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12 Day Best of East Africa Safari

This 12 day safari spectacle show cases the best highlights of Kenya and northern Tanzania. The safari works on a scheduled departure basis, and starts and ends in Nairobi. This safari takes guests on a journey through East Africa exploring enroute; lakes, villages where we meet local people, cities and most importantly some of the best National Parks and Games Reserve in Kenya and Tanzania ...a great safari for a first timer to Africa, who would like to get as much out of their time in Africa. The 12 day safari is based on 4 star accommodation, and operates as small groups (6 to 7 passengers per vehicle, thereby all guests are guaranteed a window seat).

A quick look at the 12 Day Best Of East Africa Safari
1 Night Pan Afric Hotel - Narobi.
1 Nights Lake Nakuru Lodge - Lake Nakuru National Park.
2 Nights Mara Serena Lodge - Masai Mara Game Reserve.
2 Nights Serengeti Serena Lodge - Serengeti National Park.
1 Nights Ngorongoro Serena Lodge - Ngorongoro Crater.
2 Nights Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - Lake Manyara National Park.
2 Nights Amboseli Serena Lodge - Amboseli National Park.

Day 01: Nairobi

Up on arrival at Nairobi Airport (NBO) you will meet and greet by your safari guide who will escort you at your car for transfer to Nairobi city at your hotel Pan Afric Hotel – 4 Star or Nairobi Serena Hotel – 5 Star (Upgrade to Nairobi Serena Supplement US$12.00 per person). Meal Plan: Breakfast.

Day 02: From Nairobi to Lake Nakuru

After breakfast begin of Best of East Africa safari, travel to Lake Nakuru National Park for game drive, famous for its Pink Flamingos, White Rhino, Lion, and Leopard. Drive to the edge of the Lake to view thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water, see the sweeping view from the top of Baboon Rocks, then look for Warthogs and Waterbucks as you leave the park. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Lion Hill Lodge - 4 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 03: To Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast travel to Masai Mara Game Reserve for game drive through rough and country side road, famous for its Big Five and Big cats, Lion, Leopard and Cheetah, en-route game drive pm dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Mara Serena Lodge Lodge or Mara Simba Lodge - 5 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch box, Dinner.

Day 04: Masai Mara Game Reserve

Morning and afternoon game drives in this spectacular Masai Mara game reserve, all with superb photographic opportunities. Blessed with a permanent water supply, Masai Mara has a permanent population of plains game. The ‘Big Five’ – Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and Rhino are quite common. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Mara Serena Lodge Lodge or Mara Simba Lodge - 4 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 05: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast we pack up and leave our lodge with a picnic lunch for long drive from Masai Mara crossing, the Kenya and Tanzania boarder of Isebania and Serari where you will clear customs and Immigration, than proceed to Tanzania entering Serengeti National Park via Ndabaka, The park’s name, Serengeti, means ‘endless plains’ and is derived from the Masai language. The park lies in a high plateau between the Ngorongoro highlands and the Kenya and Tanzania border, if time permits en-route game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge or Bilila Lodge Kempinski –  5 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch box, Dinner.

Day 06: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast enjoy your Tanzania safari in the world famous wildlife sanctuary the Serengeti National Park. The largest National Park in Tanzania, is about 14,763 sq kms in area, in Tanzania.  Summed up as ‘one of the most unique areas in the world. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale, which has no parallel any where in the world. The abundance of herbivores includes Wildebeest, Zebra, Gazelle, Topi, Buffalo, and Hartebeest, to name but a few. Serengeti is also famous for Predators e.g. Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Hyena and contains a wide variety of birdlife, believed to be in the region of 500 species. Dinner and overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge Serengeti Serena Lodge or Bilila Lodge Kempinski –  5 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 07: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast enjoy your another day game drive in Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Your safari guide will explore various areas Moro kopjes and Gol kopjes. The extensive grasslands are interspersed with Kopjes rocky outcrops like islands in the flat plain, each with their own wildlife communities.

Discover the Seronera rivers flow through the park, providing habitats for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Afternoon proceed to Nabi Hill date were you will enjoy your memorable picnic lunch, after we will proceed to Malanja depression entering Ngorongoro Conservation Area, proceed to the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, with clouds rolling over the rim like a misty waterfall, the setting is dreamy. Your unique lodge deluxe safari lodge fits into the contours of the Ngorongoro crater rim, and is built of volcanic rock. It offers a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater floor, yet it is virtually invisible when you are down on the crater floor next day on your game drive. Dinner and overnight stay at your safari lodge, Ngorongoro Serena lodge – 5 Star or Ngorongoro Farm House – 4 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch box, Dinner.

Day 08: Ngrongoro Crater Tour

Today after breakfast Prepare yourself for Africa’s Eden, 6 hours tours of Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater which is a famous for its Big Five and home to rare Black Rhino and has its own Soda Lake. The concentration of animals means that you are likely to see several Lion in a short period of time. You descend 2,200 feet for a thrilling day among Africa’s Big Five Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard, before returning to your lodge Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. Your deluxe lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Lake Manayara Serena Lodge – 5 Star or Kirurumu Tented Lodge – 4 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch box, Dinner.

Day 09: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast to Lake Manyara National Park which is one of the finest parks in Tanzania your will enjoy your morning and afternoon game drive followed by choice of Picnic lunch at Lunch at your lodge, pm depart towards the village of Mto wa Mbu and Great Rift Valley than proceed to your unique safari lodge which offers a spectacular view of the Lake Manyara National Park, for dinner and overnight stay at your safari lodges, Lake Manyara Serena Lodge – 5 Star or Kirurumu Tented Lodge – 4 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10: To Amboseli National Park

After breakfast proceed with picnic lunch to City of Arusha which is a centre point of Cape to Cairo. Than proceed to Amboseli National Park, crossing Tanzania and Kenya boarder of Namanga Manyara where you will clear customs and Immigration procedure proceed to Kenya, entering Amboseli National Park if time permits en-route game drives, late pm for dinner and overnight stay at your lodge Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Oltukai Lodge - 5 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch box, Dinner.

Day 11: Amboseli National Park

After breakfast enjoy your game drive to Amboseli National Park, situated at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro (19,430 ft). Amboseli is famous for its vast herds of Elephants and stunning views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. Midday lunch at the lodge followed by afternoon game drive. Pm Dinner and Overnight stay at your deluxe safari lodge, Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Oltukai Lodge - 5 Star. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 12: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

If time permits after breakfast drive to Amboseli National Park for morning game drive till midday when you will have lunch at your lodge and say farewell to Best of East Africa Safari, pm proceed to Nairobi drop at Nairobi Airport for your onward journey back home End of Safari.

Safari Pricing & Departure Dates for 2012 (quoted in USD)

Above Costs Include
All meals and Accommodation as per Itinerary, 11 Breakfast, 5 Lunches, 5 Picnic Lunches, 10 Dinners, All transfers, Park Fees, Game Viewing as per Itinerary with the English speaking guide, Transportation on Safari vehicle with a pop up roof, luggage allowance 15kg per person in a soft bag, 1 Single park fees for Masai Mara is Included (In the case of on Demand for Second Park fees at Trans Mara border, clients will have to pay direct US$75 Per person per day)

Above Cost Excludes
Laundry, Item of personal Nature, Travel Insurance, Internal or International Flight Ticket, Entry visa to Kenya and Entry Visa to Tanzania, Drinking Water, Gratuity & Tipping, Phone, Fax, and any other item which is not mention in the Itinerary, US$10 per person per night supplement for Upgrade to Nairobi Serena.