TTS 207 MARA SERENGETI
13 Days Samburu/Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara/Lake Victoria/Serengeti

Day 1: Nairobi City - Upon arrival in Nairobi - safari capital of the world, you will be met and chauffeured to your hotel to unwind and relax.

Day 2-3: Samburu National Reserve - Samburu Serena Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): We cross the Equator to the edge of the Northern Frontier and make for the Samburu Game Reserve through semi-desert bush country. In the afternoon we watch crocodiles basking on the muddy riverbanks and velvet monkeys frolicking in the sun. The next day with morning and afternoon game drives we seek elephant and unique northern species such as reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy's Zebra and the long-necked gerenuk.

Day4: Lake Nakuru - Sarova Lion Hill Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): After breakfast we travel to Thompson Falls then down to the floor of the Rift Valley and onto Lake Nakuru National Park. Spend the day exploring the amazing bird life as well as rhino and leopard for which Lake Nakuru is internationally known. The park is also home to a huge colony of flamingo.

Day 5-7: Maasai Mara - Sarova Mara/Fig Tree Camp; (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): This remarkable day takes us to the land of the Maasai, a cattle-herding people still proudly aloof from western civilization. Our destination, the Maasai Mara, is a magnificent park and home to Kenya's richest concentration of wildlife. On morning and afternoon game drives, we view some of Africa's largest prides of lion, herds of zebra, antelope, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, cheetah and hyena.

Day 8: Lake Victoria - Speke Bay Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): Today we cross into Tanzania. Enroute enjoy a picnic lunch on the shores of Lake Victoria. Take a boat trip on the lake, a nature or bird watch walk in the early evening.

Day 9-10: Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): Our journey continues into the great grassland plains of Serengeti National Park. During two full days of exploration in the Serengeti, we follow plains game and their attendant predators on their daily pursuit and survival and end our day with a sundowner. During morning and afternoon game drives the next day we seek herds of large animals including giraffe, buffalo, wildbeest, zebra and antelope.

Day 11-12: Ngorongoro Crater - Ngorongoro Sopa Safari Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): The Crater, one of Africa's most magnificent wildlife theatres, is up to 12 miles across and its prairies are a haven for an estimated 30,000 large mammals, including lion, elephant, hyena, hippo, wildebeest, baboon, gazelle and the endangered black rhino. In the cards the following day is superb game viewing with a special picnic lunch. In the afternoon we take our first look at this fascinating wonder. The following day descend to the crater floor to spend a full day game viewing with a midday break for a picnic lunch.

Day13: Ngorongoro/Nairobi (Breakfast & Lunch): An early morning game drive is followed by a hearty breakfast. Take your time to say Kwaheri to simba and his friends. We leave when you're ready. In the evening we chauffeur you to the airport and bid you bon voyage as you catch your flight home.

The cost is from USD 2750 per person for a minimum of four people, includes your full board accommodation, two game drives per day, transportation, driver charges and taxes. Park entrance fees are also inclusive.

Booking must be done at least 3 months in advance but the earlier the better. Special cases shall be considered. Tips and souvenirs costs are not included!