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AFRICAN EXPLORER with Sopa Lodges
Number of Days / Nights: 13 / 12
Days of Operation: Monday, Thursday & Saturday
Minimum Clients: 2
An African safari touches something deep within all of
us; for it is an experience that will never be forgotten. The following
safari combines intriguing cultures, beautiful landscapes and an excellent
opportunity for spotting the Big 5, elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and
leopard. The driver-guides are all very experienced and will certainly
make this safari feel special.
Day 1 Nairobi
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the Safari Park Hotel.
Overnight at Safari Park Hotel. B.
Day 2 Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, travel towards Kenya's highlands and head down the Rift
Escarpment across the valley to Narok, before reaching the Masai Mara
in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. The Mara Sopa
Lodge is set in the Oloolaimutia Valley.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 3 Masai Mara National Reserve
Early morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 4 Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, head north to Narok. Travel across the the Rift Valley,
before arriving at Lake Nakuru Lodge for lunch. The waters here are often
coloured flamingo pink, from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its
shores. After lunch, take an afternoon game drive in Nakuru National Park.
Lake Nakuru Lodge is situated in the heart of one of Kenya's most densely
populated wetland National Parks.
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge. B, L, D
Day 5 Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch. Continue towards Nairobi
and head south towards Amboseli. Take an afternoon game drive en-route
to your lodge, arriving in the evening. Amboseli Sopa Lodge is set on
200 acres of private land on the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 6 Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli.
Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 7 Amboseli – Lake Manyara
After breakfast, continue to the Tanzania border and on to Arusha for
lunch. Drive across the Masai Steppe to the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara
Serena Lodge overlooks both the Great Rift Valley, and the beautiful soda
lake of Manyara. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. B, L, D
Day 8 Lake Manyara - Serengeti
After breakfast, take a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park returning
to the lodge for lunch. Continue north west and into the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area and here lie the vast plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti Sopa
Lodge is located in the Nyarboro Hills in the south west of the Serengeti
National Park.
Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 9 Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in Serengeti National Park.
Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 10 Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro, stopping off at Olduvai Gorge
en route. After a picnic lunch, continue to your lodge. Ngorongoro Sopa
Lodge is located on Lemala Hill. The views into the crater floor are spectacular
and sunsets magnificent. With an altitude of 2,375 metres, the lodge experiences
cool and even cold weather during the winter months of June and July when
temperatures can get as low as 10C.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge. B, L, D
Day 11 Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend 2,000 feet into the crater. Ngorongoro Crater
is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is also one of the
world’s seven natural wonders. Return to the lodge for lunch followed
by an excursion of a Masaai Village. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
B, L, D
Day 12 Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, head south east en-route to Lake Manyara, Mto wa Mbu
village and Tarangire. Turn south on to the main Arusha – Dodoma road
and into the park. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. After lunch,
the remainder of the afternoon will be spent on a game drive.
Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge. B, D
Day 13 Tarangire National Park - Nairobi
Depart Tarangire after breakfast and drive back to Arusha. Continue by
road to Nairobi arriving late afternoon and proceed for dinner in Nairobi
city centre before drop off at JKIA airport or city centre hotel. End
of services. B
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
NOTE: Clients should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
Alternative accommodations may be used due to unforeseen circumstances.
Cost Includes:
Meet and greet services
All transport and game drives in Kenya will be in a modern safari cruiser
(with seven window seats) with an English speaking driver-guide on shared
basis
All transport and game drives in Tanzania will be in a modern 4x4 Landrover/Landcruiser
with an English speaking driver-guide on shared basis
Meals and accommodation as specified
All park fees and government taxes
½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives
Cost Excludes:
Visas and international flights
Airport taxes
Driver/guide gratuities, drinks, all tips, porterage, telephone bills,
laundry and any items of a personal nature
Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
Price quoted is the ground only cost per person, twin
sharing and includes all tours, hotels/lodges, meals and transfers as
indicated.
Prices from Euros 2439 per person
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