031: Kenya Eco-Cultural Safari

Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda are cultural melting pots. The variety and beauty of cultures in local villages like Maasai village, gives visitors an enriching experience. Their songs and dances will give you  a new dimension and enjoy them to the fullest.

It’s a real healing moment through rich and varying flora and fauna with its many eco-systems existing side by side. Our eco-tour guides are knowledgeable and experienced enough to open new avenues of knowledge for you.

Kenya & Tanzania Cultural Safari
14 DAYS CULTURAL / WILDLIFE SAFARI

Day 01: Arrive Nairobi

 ‘Karibu Sana’  so we are welcomed  as we arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. We are transferred to our hotel, which is ideally situated within the city centre. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight at the Intercontinental Hotel /Nairobi Serena Hotel subject to availability.

Day 2: Nairobi- Masai Mara

We depart by road and go across the Rift Valley before mounting its western rim into Maasai land. Red-clad, with spears always on hand, Masai warriors tend their herds of cattle among the wildlife, commendably unmoved by the presence of large predators. Afternoon we have the first game drive in search of wildlife. Maasai Mara is probably the best-known game reserve. Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge subject to availability. Meal Plan {B, L, D}



Days 03 & 04 : Masai Mara

Morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular game reserve, all with splendid photographic opportunities. The most stunning feature is the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle from the plains of Serengeti that cross the Tanzanian border and rivers to reach the Mara's grasslands from late June, tracked by predators: lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and circled by vultures as the journey unfolds. Apart from the seasonal migration, game viewing is brilliant year round. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.

Day 05: Masai Mara / Lake Naivasha

Breakfast at our lodge and we proceed to Lake Naivasha - the highest and purest of the Great Rift Valley lakes. Lunch at the Club after which we enjoy a refreshing boat cruise on the lake. This area is famous for its bird life - a breeding ground for pelicans, fish eagles, cormorants and more. We will also find other animals such as hippos, zebra, antelope, colobus, monkeys, etc.
Overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club subject to availability. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 06 : Lake Naivasha -Amboseli

Today we drive to Nairobi to arrive in time for lunch at the renowned Carnivore Restaurant after which we proceed to Amboseli National Park situated at the foothills of the Majestic 5895m (19342 ft) Mount Kilimanjaro - the highest mountain in Africa.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge subject to availability. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 07: Amboseli

Morning and afternoon game viewing against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro. The park offers a wide variety of wildlife but the principal attraction is its vast herds of elephant within the park. The bull elephants here have some of the largest tusks in Kenya. Other game includes zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, impala, leopard, caracal and several different species of cats. The park boasts a rich bird life such as ibis, egret, avocet, common and saddle-billed stork, secretary bird, heron, vultures, ducks, and geese. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 08 :Amboseli-Arusha

We drive to the border post of Namanga where after clearing immigration formalities, we change vehicles and enter Tanzania. Drive to Arusha, to our overnight lodge situated on a working coffee plantation at the foot of Mount Meru. Arusha is the exact center between Cairo and Cape Town.
Overnight at Mountain Village subject to availability. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 09 : Arusha / Ngorongoro

An interesting drive through a rural area dotted with villages gets us to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Our lodge is situated on the rim of the crater. The crater covers over 250 square kilometers (over 100 square miles) of land and is home to the rare black rhino, lion, elephant, cheetah and great herds of buffalo, antelope and wildebeest.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge subject to availability. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

Day 10 :Ngorongoro

We tumble down 600m (nearly 2000 ft) to the floor of the crater for a game drive and picnic lunch. Explore the forest areas inhabited mainly by monkeys and elephants. Around the lake area, we see flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food. Dinner and overnight at  Ngorongoro Serena Lodge subject to availabilty. Meal Plan {B}

Day 11 :Ngorongoro -Arusha –Zanzibar.

Our game drive ends with a transfer to Arusha, to catch our scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Zanzibar invokes so many different images for so many different people, history, culture, the sultans of Oman once ruled romance...This ancient island and Pirates and explorers considered it their stepping-stone into the Africa. Upon arrival, we are welcomed in the typical Swahili culture and are transferred to our hotel.
Overnight: Zanzibar Serena Inn. Meal Plan {B}

Day 12:Zanzibar

We establish our Zanzibar experience with a half-day tour of the World Heritage Site Stone Town and enjoy a fragrant and colorful tour. The tour of the historical town includes the City Market, Anglican Church, Zanzibar Museum and Sultan's Palace. The architecture of the stone town captivates the eye with its wooden Arab inspired doors ornately carved, some with pointed brass bosses. There is so much history to Zanzibar that you find sensitive juxtapositions. The Cathedral church was built over the former slave market, its high altar on the site of the whipping post. Continue on the with the Tour, which is sure to your senses. Drive through the countryside to visit the plantations with an opportunity to pick, smell and savor exotic fruits and spices. Meal Plan {B}

Day 13: Zanzibar

Breakfast at our hotel. Today our day is at leisure to lounge around the pool, explore the narrow streets, or enjoy the Indian Ocean silver sands. Meal Plan {B}

Day 14: Depart

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meal Plan {B}