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The Great Migration - Kenya and Tanzania Driving Safari Itinerary
   
   
       
Safari holidays to Kenya and Tanzania - Great Migration Safari   This magnificent safari is designed to follow the migration path between the Serengeti and the Masai Mara where hundreds of thousands of animals thunder past in search of greener pastures.
Rating: This itinerary is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
Nights:
13
 
KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI
HOLIDAY PRICES

2012

13 nights from £2929

including flights, transfers & hotel
per person based on two sharing

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NAIROBI   1 night

SAMBURU   2 nights

ABERDARES   1 night

LAKE NAKURU   1 night

MASAI MARA   2 nights

ARUSHA   1 night

LAKE MANYARA   1 night

SERENGETI   2 nights

NGORONGORO   2 nights
  Safari holidays to Kenya and Tanzania - Great Migration Safari  
 
This magnificent safari combines a popular safari in Kenya with one of our best selling safaris in Tanzania.

Travelling through some of the richest game areas in the world, the Masai Safari presents excellent opportunities for viewing the 'big five'. The Samburu Reserve, home to the colourful Samburu people, is a dramatic and rugged landscape which is truly rewarding. A host of plains game along with the 'big five' are accompanied by a variety of exotic birds including eagles, falcons and bateleurs.

As you approach Lake Nakuru, you may be fortunate enough to witness a pink cloud on the horizon which gradually reveals its source, thousands of pink flamingoes, a magnificent sight of immense beauty. Around the lake a game reserve has been created where the endangered black rhino is protected and may be seen along with antelope, giraffes, lions and hyenas.

Lake Manyara is an unusual park which lies in the shadow of the Great Rift Valley whose reddish brown escarpment wall looms on the eastern horizon. The park is particularly known for its tree-climbing lions, who may be seen sleeping off the heat of the day on a branch instead of a shady spot
on the ground.

Then onto the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti means ‘endless plain’ in the Masai language. Here there are vast open savannahs dotted with acacia trees and a few rocky hillocks. The Serengeti is Tanzania's largest and best-known national park, with a massive concentration of migratory animals who move around the park according to the availability of food.

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera whose steep sides form a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife. An estimated 25,000 animals, including the ‘big five’ inhabit the interior of the crater.
   
Sunday Heathrow–Nairobi
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
   
Monday Nairobi
Transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure or choose from a selection of optional excursions, which can be booked and paid for locally. Overnight: Nairobi Serena Hotel.
   
Tuesday Samburu
After an early breakfast drive to the Samburu National Reserve (360 km – approximately 6 hours) and check in to your lodge. Lunch. Late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Wednesday Samburu
Morning and late afternoon game drives. Overnight: Samburu Simba Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Thursday Aberdares
Drive to the slopes of Mount Kenya and check in to Mountain Lodge (240 km – approximately 4 hours). Spend the afternoon viewing game from the lodge, or join an optional nature walk (payable locally and weather permitting) led by a local guide. Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Friday Lake Nakuru
After breakfast continue to Lake Nakuru (240 km – approximately 4 hours). Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, before enjoying an afternoon game drive with possible sightings of rhino. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Saturday Masai Mara
After an early breakfast drive through the Great Rift Valley and into the Masai Mara (370 km – approximately 7 hours). Lunch en route to your lodge. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Sunday Masai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge, or an early morning balloon flight over the Mara followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra). Spend the rest of the day relaxing before a late afternoon game drive. Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Monday Arusha
Return to Nairobi by road (360 km – approximately 6 hours), then fly to Kilimanjaro airport. Transfer to Serena Mountain Village (approximately 45 minutes), a haven of calm and serenity away from the hustle and bustle of Arusha. Overnight: Serena Mountain Village (lunch and dinner included).
   
Tuesday Lake Manyara
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions (150 km – approximately 2 hours 30 minutes). Your lodge commands panoramic views across the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Here you have time to relax before an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Wednesday Serengeti
Drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route (235 km – approximately 5 hours). Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Thursday Serengeti
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Or take an early morning balloon flight over the Serengeti followed by a ‘bubbly’ bush breakfast (optional extra). Later enjoy an afternoon game drive. Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Friday Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge (200 km – approximately 4 hours). Lunch at your lodge which is perched on the jagged rim of the Crater. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Saturday Ngorongoro Crater
Drive down into the Crater for a half-day of game viewing. This extinct volcano plays host to wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, gazelles, elephants, rhinos and big cats. Visit a local Masai village (time permitting). Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
   
Sunday Beach or return
Return to Arusha (200 km – approximately 3.5 hours). Lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport and proceed with your chosen beach extension, or return to Heathrow via Nairobi (breakfast and lunch included).
   
Notes
The Samburu Simba Lodge is rated '4'.
This itinerary operates with a maximum of 6 passengers, all guaranteed a window seat.
On occasion the itinerary may operate in a different order, or different lodges used according to availability and road conditions.
Travel times vary on road conditions and game sightings.
Pack a mixture of warm and light clothing in soft bags, plus sunglasses, camera and insect repellent.
Minimum age 8 years.
 
ACCOMMODATION ON SAFARI

Nairobi Serena Hotel
Nairobi - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a BED & BREAKFAST basis
Rating
This property is rated '5' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Masai Safari Kenya & Tanzania Safari  
    Great Migration Safari Heritage Flying Safari  

Kenya safari holidays -  Nairobi Serena HotelThe Nairobi Serena Hotel is justly famed for its superlative standards of efficiency, service and hospitality, the elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena Hotel is a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World' and the proud flagship of the Serena Hotels' fleet of world-class hotels. Set amongst extensive tropical gardens, overlooking the gentle green avenues of Central Park.

Facilities at the Nairobi Serena include The Mandhari Restaurant, which offers a delicious choice of cuisine in fabulous surroundings. Café Maghreb is an all-day Moroccan-styled café and the three bars offer international labels, fine wines, local drinks and cocktails. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, health club, jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna, gym, massage, hair salon & gift shop. Complimentary golf facilities are available nearby.

Accommodation 183 air-conditioned rooms with bathroom, satellite TV, mini bar & safe tea/coffee making facilities (2 adults and 1 child).


Samburu Simba Lodge
Samburu - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Masai Safari
Great Migration Safari  

Kenya safari holidays -  Samburu Simba LodgeOn Safari at Samburu National Park. Samburu Simba Lodge offers an up close and personal African experience. Stunning views of the plains and game can be seen from your room. Situated in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve, overlooking the Buffalo Springs and the Uaso Nyiro River.

Facilities at Samburu Simba Lodge Nature and bird walks are available to all guests. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, main bar, restaurant. Other activities available include bush dinner and sundowners (various charges apply).

Accommodation at Samburu Simba Lodge 70 suite rooms with private balcony, ceiling fans and en suite shower.


Serena Mountain Lodge
Mount Kenya - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Masai Safari Cheetah Safari Great Migration Safari

Kenya safari holidays -  Mountain LodgeOn safari at Mount Kenya. Offering a matchless game viewing opportunity whilst combining a glorious panorama of mountain vistas with the primordial splendours of an ancient rainforest. Considered the most spectacular forest waterhole in the Aberdares, the lodge's waterhole presents a constant ballet of wildlife.

Situated on the slopes of Mount Kenya and surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the African bush special and exhilarating.

Facilities at the Serena Mountain Lodge include a dining room serving internationally themed dishes & a library. Leisure facilities include relaxing beauty treatments, manicures & pedicures*, a shop, nature walks & a private waterhole & salt lick, which acts as a magnet for the region's wildlife, especially elephants.
*Various charges payable locally.

Accommodation 42 rooms furnished with indigenous wood & African art, en suite bath/shower & a spacious verandah overlooking the waterhole where there is never a dull moment (2 adults and 1 child).


Lake Nakuru Lodge
Lake Nakuru - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '4' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Masai Safari Leopard Safari  
    Samburu Safari Great Migration Safari  

Kenya safari holidays - Lake Nakuru LodgeOn safari at Lake Nakuru National Park. Situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely animal-populated wetland national parks. The Lake Nakuru Lodge provides quality and service that makes it one of the finest lodges in the world, and the perfect relaxation getaway. The lodge blends well with it environment, allowing for commanding views of the lesser flamingo interspersed with greater flamingo for which Lake Nakuru is justly famous. Situated in the southeast ecological niche of the Lake Nakuru National Park.

Facilities at the Lake Nakuru Lodge include a main restaurant, bar, outside dining, bush barbecues and sundowners. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool with panoramic views, gift shop, game drives, horseback safaris and bird watching.


Accommodation 88 rooms that are wonderfully stylish with rustic African furniture to compliment the parks safari experience and at the same time offer a warm and cosy ambience. The beautifully furnished rooms offer modern en suite bathrooms (2 adults and 1 child). Private cottages (2 adults and 1 child) offering a more homely feel, and private suites (2 adults and 1 child) are also available.


Click for photo gallery - Mara Serena LodgeMara Serena Lodge
Masai Mara - Kenya
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '5' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Masai Safari
Kenya & Tanzania Safari Great Migration Safari

Kenya safari holidays -  Mara Serena LodgeOn safari at the Mara Serena Lodge. Set high on a bush-cloaked hill, embraced by arcing vistas and washed by a sea of richly rolling grasslands, it stands centre-stage to one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife arenas and has a ringside seat for the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the legendary migration of the wildebeest. Secreted deep within the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Facilities at the Mara Serena Lodge include a restaurant serving sumptuous international menus, buffets and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes, a lounge & bar. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, game drives, hot air balloon rides, massage & masai dancing.

Accommodation 74 guest rooms with en suite bathrooms & private balcony.


Serena Mountain Village
Arusha - Tanzania
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a BED & BREAKFAST basis
Rating
This property is rated '5' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Serena Serengeti Safari
Classical Tanzania Safari Great Migration

Tanzania safari holidays - Serena Mountain VillageOn safari in Arusha. Set in the flowered gardens of a coffee planter's farm house and surrounded by rolling groves of wax-green coffee bushes, Mountain Village offers wide timbered decks with panoramic views over Lake Duluti, and a selection of ethnically-styled 'Rondavel' village-cluster rooms, each one neatly thatched with 'Makuti' stems, lavishly embellished with 'Makonde' carvings and comfortably furnished in traditional safari style. Situated on the outskirts of Arusha.

Facilities at the Serena Mountain Village include Offers a dining room bar and lounge areas in the old Colonial farmhouse. Leisure facilities include morning bird walks around Lake Duluti, nature trails, mountain biking, jogging, trips to the crater lakes and forest, visits to Masai villages, beauty treatment, massage and gift shops.

Accommodation 42 rooms with en suite bath/shower and verandah.


Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Lake Manyara - Tanzania
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '5' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Serena Serengeti Safari Classical Tanzania Safari Great Migration
    Kenya & Tanzania Safari Ultimate Tanzania  

Tanzania safari holidays - Lake Manyara Serena LodgeOn safari at Lake Manyara National Park. Standing high on the bluff of a dramatic ochre and terracotta-streaked cliff, above the flamingo covered expanse of Lake Manyara's gleaming alkaline waters.

Facilities The Lake Manyara Serena Lodge offers a dining room and bar. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool, game drives, canoeing, boat trips, visits to the local village day trips to nearby Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, mountain biking, nature and bird walks, wild life lectures and visits to the lodge’s botanical gardens. Various charges payable locally.

Accommodation 67 rooms with en suite bath/shower and a verandah.


Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Serengeti - Tanzania
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '5' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Serena Serengeti Safari
The Great Migration
 
    Classical Tanzania Safari Ultimate Tanzania  

Tanzania safari holidays - Serengeti Serena Safari LodgeOn safari at the Serengeti National Park. High on a hill with commanding views of sweeping grasslands & the unspoiled landscape of the Serengeti plains. Bedrooms are in individual thatched huts which are furnished with authentic African furniture, with balconies overlooking the awesome expanse of the Serengeti.

Facilities at the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge include a dining room serving local specialities & international dishes & a bar. Leisure facilities include a pool, gift shop, beauty treatments, game drives, balloon safaris, morning bush walks, traditional music, dance & cultural performances & wildlife & cultural talks. Various charges payable locally.

Accommodation 66 rooms with en suite bathrooms with a shower & a wildwood balcony.


Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater - Tanzania
Board
Prices shown for this property are on a FULL BOARD basis
Rating
This property is rated '5' by our preferred Tour Operator, although this rating may vary between operators
  FEATURED ITINERARIES Serena Serengeti Safari Classical Tanzania Safari
 
    Kenya & Tanzania Safari The Great Migration  

Tanzania safari holidays - Ngorongoro Serena Safari LodgeOn safari at the Ngorongoro Crater. Perched on the jagged rim of the crater, wreathed in morning mist, camouflaged in river-stone and cloaked in indigenous creepers, the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion.

Facilities The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge offers a dining area, bar and library. Leisure facilities include beauty treatments, massage & hairdressing, gift shops, safari boutique, guided walks, visits to Masai village, cultural talks and traditional entertainment. Various charges payable locally.

Accommodation 75 deluxe rooms with en suite bathrooms and private terraces.


 
                 
  HOT AIR BALLOONING ON THE SERENGETI   BEACH EXTENSION  
  Ballooning over the Masai Mara   Add a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti - a truly unforgettable experience!

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  Head to the beach after your safari   Follow your safari with a beach stay - Mombasa, Zanzibar, Mauritius or Seychelles, most durations are possible!
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KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI HOLIDAY PRICES 2012

Prices are per person based on two sharing. Peak season supplements may apply.

Flights from Heathrow to Nairobi - regional departure points also available. Ask for more details.
 
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