A
safari holiday for all the family. A great mix of real
African adventure with magnificent wildlife, exotic places
and comfortable accommodation.Kenya Family safari with
educational activities in Kenya parks and luxury accomodation
A
specially designed safari with the specific needs of your
family size and needs in mind. Whether your family group
comprises of adults, kids or a combination of both, this
safari guarantees you enough fun.
Research
has proved that there can be no more exciting holiday
for children than an African Safari.
* 01: Nakuru/ Maasai Mara/ Serengeti/ Ngorongoro in 10
Days Scheduled to depart any day
Lake
Nakuru, Nakuru National Park,Masai Mara, Musoma, Lake
Victoria, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation
Area, Mau Escarpment, Great Rift Valley, Arusha, Nairobi
This
is a safari that promises the best of Kenya and Tanzanias
premier parks. Visit the small but rewarding Lake Nakuru
National park thereafter proceeding towards Masai Mara
(Kenyas most celebrated game park). This is where
the great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold
for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July and August
of each year.
In
Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater is said to have the worlds
densest population of lion. In Lake Manyara lions have
developed a liking for residing in the branches of trees,
where they can both sleep and watch for prey whilst the
Serengeti is notable for its large migratory herds of
wildebeest and zebras with strings of predators in trail.
The Ngorongoro crater also offers amazing wildlife viewing
and scen
Day
1 Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park
We depart Nairobi and drive down the Escarpment to the
floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National
Park for an afternoon game drive. The park covers 180
sq km and is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes, reedbucks,
and the occasional leopard. White and black rhinos were
introduced to the park some years ago and you will find
white rhino at the southern end. The park has also retained
its reputation as an ornithologists delight with
more than 400 species of bird found here. We spend the
night at a campsite just outside of town.
Day
2 & 3 Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
We head south to Narok, camping in our permanent Talek
riverside campsite situated at the edge of the park. Here
we have stand-up tents with beds for use as well as small
wood cabins for those after a touch more comfort. Hot
showers are available in the camp and meals are served
in the dinning mess or in the open.
The
Mara reserve is 1510 sq km of incredible wide-open landscapes
and fertile riverine woodland following the looping meanders
of the Mara and Talek rivers. Wherever you go in the Mara
you will see a frequent amount of wildlife such as Masai
giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared foxes, grey jackals,
spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests, wildebeest.
Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos also exist in
great numbers. It is also common to see lions either basking
after a heavy meal, or surveying the plains for their
next meal. Cheetahs and leopards are harder to spot but
are still reasonably common.
The
ultimate action here is without doubt the annual wildebeest
exodus in July and August when millions of these grass
eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher
grass before turning south again in October.
Balloon
trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah
plains and the wildlife after which you come back down
for a beautiful champagne breakfast. These trips can be
arranged at our office upon booking.
Day
4 Maasai Mara - Musoma
We leave the campsite and drive through the southern part
of the reserve viewing game as we proceed to the Tanzanian
border at Isebania / Sirari. We stop for the night in
a quiet town on the shores of the immense Lake Victoria
known as Musoma. The surrounding countryside is home to
many different tribes including the Kuria, Jita, Luo,
and Taturu. Musomas colourful port and variety of
tribes make it a vibrant town.
Day
5 Musoma - Serengeti National Park
Leaving in the morning, we drive south and west to the
western corridor of the great Serengeti via Ndabaka Gate
with a picnic lunch enroute. The afternoon is spent viewing
game and we overnight at Ndabaka Gate. We will spend three
days appreciating the vastness of the Serengeti.
Serengeti
is Africas most famous and Tanzanias largest
park covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai
Mara National reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population
of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which
include zebra, Thomsons gazelle, impala, topi, Grants
gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirks dik dik, klipspringer,
roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog),
it is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion, leopard,
cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared foxes. Elephants
are relatively scarce and the few remaining black rhinoceros
are restricted to the Moru Koppies area.
Day
6 Serengeti National Park
Departing in the morning, you drive west game viewing
through the western corridor of the Serengeti to the Central
region of Seronera. Overnight at one of the campsites
at Seronera.
You
can visit the park all year round but there is less game
in the park during the dry season July /October,
where they migrate to the Masai Mara in Kenya. During
March to May the herds move in search of grazing to the
southern section and in May to June, they move towards
the western corridor of the park. Serengeti in the low
season will still offer game viewing to match that of
any park in Africa, and for some, the fact that there
will be fewer tourists may be an added bonus.
Day
7 Serengeti National Park
A full days game viewing in the central Serengeti.
Overnight at one of the campsites in Seronera.
Serengeti
offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori bustard
being common, a variety of larks, finches, and raptors
can be seen but the most distinctive small bird is the
lilac breasted roller.
Day
8 - Ngorongoro Crater
We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent
Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we spend the night
at the Simba (Lion) campsite on the crater rim. The Ngorongoro
crater is the worlds biggest whole volcanic caldera
at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning arena.
It
is frequently described as one of the wonders of the world,
not only because of its geological magnificence, but also
because it serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary
for some of Africas largest populations of large
mammals. Ngorongoro and other freestanding mountains are
volcanic in origin, formed during the fracturing process
that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million years ago.
When it peaked in size 3 million years ago it was a similar
height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today!
Day
9 - Arusha
We start refreshingly early to enjoy a full mornings
crater tour as we have a greater chance of seeing wildlife
at this early hour. After lunch, we relocate you to Arusha
town where we camp at a campsite or you have a choice
of checking in to your own hotel at an extra cost.
Day
10 - Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast and a walk around Arusha town,
which is situated at the base of Mt. Meru, we travel back
to Nairobi where you are dropped off at our office. Arusha
is a vibrant and bustling town as it is the gateway to
Tanzanias national parks and game reserves.
Cost
per person joining a group US$ 1590
Package
Includes: camping safari
-transport by safari vehicle
- Crater service fees/conservation fees.
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Campsite fees;- Camping gear
- Use of our two/three person tents;
- Foam mattresses;
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our
cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price
excludes: camping safari
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai
- Sleeping bags
- Personal effects
- Kenya /Tanzania Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
Best
of Kenya and Northern Tanzania adventure camping safari
covering Samburu national park,Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru
and Naivasha, Amboseli/Northern Tanzania National park,
Serengeti, Ngorongoro ,Lake Manyara and Tarangire in 15
Days .
Day
1: Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the majestic
Mt. Kenya en route to the open savannah of Samburu Game
Reserve. We camp in the narrow stretch of palms and woodland
by the Ewaso Nyiro River which provides water for the
animals and some relief from the equatorial sun.
Day
2: Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight
at a campsite.
The
highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular
scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where
the local people have a rich and colorful heritage. The
reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth
of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant, lion,
reticulated giraffe, grevys zebra and crocodile
in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds have
been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day
3 Samburu- Mt.Kenya/Sweet waters
Depart
Samburu and proceed to Mt.Kenya region. Lunch at Mountain
Rock lodge followed by after noon game drives at the Sweetwaters
game ranch. Children can also enjoy a full hour of Horse
riding Dinner and overnight stay at Mt.Rock campsite
Sweetwaters
is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these
widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living in an
environment as close to their natural habitat as possible.
The site is also a dedicated black rhino breeding area.
Day
4 Mt.Kenya - Lake Nakuru National park.
We
break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake
Nakuru National park. Lunch enroute followed by an afternoon
game drives as the pick lake. Dinner and overnight at
a campsite.
Lake
Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru
town and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi.
The lake is world famous as home to millions of flamingoes.
The number of flamingoes depends on the water level which
determines the quantity of algae on which the birds feed.
Flamingoes are known to migrate to other Rift Valley lakes
whenever the water level is low. The National Park surrounds
the lake and was gazetted to protect the colony of flamingoes
as well as provide sanctuary for endangered species such
as the rhino. There are about 25 white and black rhinos,
one of the largest concentrations in the country. Predators
are also residents to this park while Rothschilds
giraffe have been trans-located into the park for safety
Day
5: Lake Nakuru- Naivasha
We
break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to Lake
Naivasha.Morning visit to hells gate national park- this
park can be explored on foot or by cycling- bicycles are
available for hire at an extra cost. Dinner and overnight
stay at fishermans camp
Hells
gate national park is characterized by diverse topography
and geological scenery. It has historically been an important
home for the rare lammergeyer, but it is now thought that
the famous pair of birds may not have nested in the park
for several years.
One
is encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is a
rarity in Kenyan National Parks, and is only made possible
due to the lack of large predators such as lions and cheetahs
Day
6 : Lake Naivasha Amboseli National park
Break
the camp and proceed to Amboseli national park. Via Nairobi
Amboseli is the magnificent park at the foot hills
of Mt.Kilimanjaro.After noon gamedrives followed by dinner
and overnight stay at a campsite.
This
small park (at 392 sq km) is the second most popular park
in Kenya after Maasai Mara, mainly due to the spectacular
backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern boundary.
Day
7 : Amboseli National park
Full
day spent exploring the park. Optional visit to Maasai
villages can be arranged with our guide between game drives.
Overnight stay at a campsite.
Amboseli
means the place of water in Maasai language.
The park has an endless supply of water which is filtered
through thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount
Kilimanjaro. Animal species seen include elephant, zebra,
wildebeest, giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife
seen here includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African
fish eagle and pygmy falcon. Amboseli is one of the most
popular parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities.
There are five lodges and two campsites inside the park.
Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop of this game sanctuary
and it is a sight to see and marvel at. The nomadic richly
decorated Maasai who are deeply steeped in Maasai culture
entertain visitors with enchanting dances of ageless Africa.
Day
8: Amboseli - Lake Manyara
After
breakfast, we drive into Tanzania via the Namanga border.
We also pass through Arusha to Lake Manyara National park
with lunch enroute. Regardless of the direction we approach
Manyara from, the view is always fantastic. We proceed
to a campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Lake
Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of the
Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this dramatic
western escarpment giving it a beautiful and serene setting.
In addition to this peaceful setting, Lake Manyaras
main attractions are its rich bird life, tree climbing
lions and its hippos, which you can see at a closer range
than many other places. Lake Manyara also hosts thousands
of flamingos at certain times of the year and has diverse
vegetation ranging from savannah, to marshes and acacia
woodland, enabling a variety of wildlife habitats including
butterflies.
Day
9: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National park
Morning
gamedrives at Lake Manyara National park then proceed
to Serengeti national park.Game is viewed as we proceed
to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
10 /11 Serengeti National park
Full
days spent exploring the park .
Serengeti
is Africas most famous and Tanzanias largest
park covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai
Mara National reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population
of about 2 million and several other hoofed species (which
include zebra, Thomsons gazelle, impala, topi, Grants
gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirks dik dik, klipspringer,
roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog),
the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such
as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat
eared foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few
remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru
Koppies area.
Serengeti
also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori
bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches, and
raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small bird
is the lilac breasted roller.
Day
12: Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After
an early breakfast, we drive south to the magnificent
Ngorongoro crater via the historical Olduvai Gorge whilst
game watching only interrupted by a picnic lunch enroute.
We stop and set camp at the Simba (Lion) Campsite.
The
Ngorongoro crater is the worlds biggest whole volcanic
caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning
arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders
of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence,
but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural
sanctuary for some of Africas largest populations
of large mammals.
The
Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time sequence
from 2 million years ago to the present. It is here where
humanoid bones have been found dating back to over 1.75
million years including a direct ancestor of modern man.
Fossil footprints (over three million years old) have
also been found here and are the most ancient footprints
yet discovered. There is an excellent site museum where
you can explore the diggings with a guide and it is also
a great place to view birds.
Day
13 : Ngorongoro- Tarangire national park
Morning
crater tour then proceed to Tarangire national park .Dinner
and overnight at a campsite.
Day
14: Tarangire Arusha
Full
morning gamedrives the return to the camp for lunch. Break
the camp soon after lunch and drive to Arusha town for
overnight at a budget hotel.
Herds
of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for underground
streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala,
gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd the shrinking lagoons.
It's the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the
Serengeti ecosystem - a smorgasbord for predators
and the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope
such as the stately fringe-eared oryx and peculiar long-necked
gerenuk are regularly observed
Day
15 : Arusha Nairobi
Board
a Nairobi bound shuttle bus and drive to Nairobi
to arrive at 1400 hrs.
Package
Includes: camping safari
-transport
by safari vehicle
-
Crater service fees/conservation fees.
-
Services of a professional English speaking guide
-
Game parks or national parks entry fees;
-
Campsite fees;- Camping gear
-
Use of our two/three person tents;
-
Foam mattresses;
-1
night accommodations in Arusha on Half board basis
-
Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our
cook
-
1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price
excludes: camping safari
-
Drinks
-
Tipping
-
Cultural visits to Maasai/Samburu villages
-
Sleeping bags
-
Personal effects
-
Kenya /Tanzania Visas
-
Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari