9 DAY AFFORDABLE SAFARI TO MASAI MARA AND SERENGETI WILDEBEEST PHOTOGRAPHY
$3,700.00
SAFARI DEPARTS FROM NAIROBI, traveling to the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve, via the scenic Great Rift Valley. In Kenya’s premier game reserve – Masai Mara – we go in search of the abundant wildlife that has made this one of the most celebrated game parks in Africa. Here you can witness the Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth.
The Serengeti Great Wildebeest Migration is an astonishing race for life and an incredible sight to behold. The greatest wildlife phenomenon of them all, it’s an experience that will leave you completely speechless.
The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Southern and Western Corridor area in Serengeti National Park, depending on rainfall patterns.
Description
DAY01: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI:
We recommend flying into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) early today. We recommend a private transfer to Nairobi, where the rest of the day is at leisure. We stay at the OSOITA LODGE, which is beautifully located close to Nairobi National Park and is a perfect place to prepare for your adventure. Today you will meet your safari driver guide at OSOITA LODGE for a short safari briefing and equipment check.
Dinner and overnight at Osoita Lodge: Half board.
DAY02: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA
Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Opt to visit a Masai village, learn to dance like a warrior, stop in the Manyatta (family compound) and learn about this nomadic culture.
Dinner and overnight at Manyatta Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY03: ANOTHER FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA:
Early morning game drive returns to your camp for breakfast after breakfast. Full day spends in the park with packed lunch searching for its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo and the dangerous Crocodiles with a visit to Mara river.
Later Meals and overnight at Manyatta Tented Camp.
Dinner and overnight at Manyatta Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY04: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN MASAI MARA:
A full day in the vast plains of Mara searches for the big five as you explore the famous Mara reserve. Morning and afternoon game drives taken.
Dinner and overnight at Manyatta Tented Camp: Full board.
DAY05: MASAI MARA TO ISIBANIA ONWARD TO SERENGETI:
After early breakfast, check out and collect lunch boxes and leave for Isibenia. There is an opportunity for en-route game viewing.
Arrive at Isibenia on time for Visa & Immigration formalities and proceed to Serengeti.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge: Full board.
DAY 6: LAKE NAKURU TO SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE.
After breakfast, we head towards the western reaches of the Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. We will do a game drive en route from the Seronera area to the Western Corridor area.
We arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, and after lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the area. The wildebeest migration can normally be found in the Western Corridor area in June, depending on rainfall patterns.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Lobo Wildlife Lodge: Full board.
DAY07: FULL DAY WATCHING WILDEBEEST CROSSING ON GRUMETI RIVER:
Today we drive inside the Serengeti, intending to view the migration crossing Grumeti River. The Great Migration is an amazing race for life and an incredible sight to behold. The greatest wildlife phenomenon of them all, it’s an experience that will leave you completely speechless.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Lobo Wildlife Lodge: Full board.
DAY08: GAME DRIVE IN LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK:
Today we drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game drives. Lake Manyara is one of Tanzania’s smaller parks but still offers a rewarding and diverse safari experience. The lakeshore at Manyara teems with birdlife, and while you are looking for the birds, you might spot one of the elusive tree-climbing lions. There are a surprising number of other large mammals, and the striking cliffs on the Rift escarpment form a dramatic backdrop. In the late afternoon, we make a short journey from the park to Arusha.
Dinner and overnight at Green Mountain Hotel: Half board.
DAY09: ARUSHA TO KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
After breakfast or lunch at the hotel, we drive straight to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back home.
The end of our safari service.
SAFARI INCLUDES:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned en suite tented camps and lodges
- Private safari guide
- Serengeti Balloon safari ride
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
- Park fees
- All meals whilst on safari
- Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
- On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebooks and Binoculars
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
SAFARI EXCLUDES:
- Visa on Arrival in Kenya and Tanzania: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Government added VAT
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 500 per person etc)
- Tips and any items of personal nature.
