Karibu, Tanzania & Kenya 8 Nights / 9 Days

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1 Karibu, Tanzania & Kenya 8 Nights / 9 Days Day 01 Arrive Dar es Salaam Arrive at Dar es Salaam International airport and take a connecting flight to Arusha airport. At Arusha airport, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to National Park (96 kms), which is a Tanzanian National Park located both in Arusha region and region, Tanzania. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions. Arrive at the park and check in at your game lodge. Lunch at the lodge. Then proceed for a late evening game drive one can see elephants, baboons and a range of other game like wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, zebras, impalas etc. The main activity for visitors to is day time game driving, although the park has recently started to offer night safaris and the camps deep inside the park offer short walks. Staying in the Rift Valley outside the park however does open up a wealth of possibilities, with activities such as walking, village trips, hiking and mountain biking available at some lodges. One can also see waterfalls, go canoeing, see algae-streaked hotsprings etc. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in. Day 02 Serengeti National Park After breakfast, check out and transfer to Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania (approx 3 hrs drive). The national park protects the greatest and most varied collection of terrestrial wildlife on earth, and one of the last great migratory systems still intact. The Serengeti is the jewel in the crown of Tanzania s protected areas, which altogether make up some 14% of the country s land area, a conservation record that few other countries can match. The annual migration to permanent water holes of vast herds of herbivores (wildebeest, gazelles and zebras), followed by their predators, is one of the most impressive natural events in the world. The biological diversity of the park is very high with at least four globally threatened or endangered animal species: black rhinoceros, elephant, wild dog, and cheetah. Nearly one million wildebeest and 200,000 zebras move from the northern hills to the south every October and November during the short rains. They then move toward the west and north from April to June when the long rains progress. The Serengeti ecosystem is one of the oldest on earth. The essential features of climate, vegetation and fauna have barely changed in the past million years. Wildlife viewing in the Serengeti Ecosystem with its Great Migration is tremendous! Nowhere on earth is there a sight 1plendor the spectacle of 1.5 million hoofed animals on the march. Serengeti has the highest concentration of large mammals on this planet and is famous for its 2,500 lions, the highest concentration found anywhere! One can also see tree-climbing leopards. Arrive at Serengeti and check in at your luxury lodge. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the luxury lodge in Serengeti National Park. Day 03 Serengeti National Park Early morning proceed for a game drive the 14,763 sq km Serengeti National Park is also renowned for its predators, especially its lions. Hunting alongside the lions are cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals and more. These feast on zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, Thomson s and Grant s gazelles, elands, hartebeest, impalas, duikers and so many more. It s an incredible bird watching destination, too, with over 500 species. Then return back to your lodge for breakfast. Relax in your lodge. Lunch is at the lodge. Then proceed again for a game safari. The Serengeti guarantees an exceptional safari. The endless grassy plains (Serengeti in Maasai) are the richest grazing grounds on the continent, and therefore home to the largest

2 herds and the highest concentrations of predators on the planet. Dinner and overnight at the luxury lodge in Serengeti National Park. Day 04 Serengeti National Park After breakfast, check out and transfer to (approx 1 ½ hrs drive). The Conservation Area is a protected area and a World Heritage Site located 180 km west of Arusha in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. The jewel in Nogrongoro s crown is a deep, volcanic crater, the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. About 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 300 sq kms in area, the Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder. Arrive at and check in at one of the many luxury lodges situated within and outside the conservation area. Take the adventure of the lifetime and observe wildlife in its natural undisturbed habitat. Its uniqueness lays in the fact that the area is where man, livestock and wild animals live in peace: Maasai cattle can sometimes be seen grazing alongside zebras on s grassland. The area contains over 25,000 large animals including black rhinoceros, almost 7000 wildebeests, around 4,000 zebras, around 3,000 gazelles. The crater also has the densest known population of lions. Higher up, in the rainforests of the crater rim, are leopards, large elephants and more than 4,000 buffalos, spotted hyenas, jackals, rare wild dogs, cheetahs, and other felines. The legendary annual wildebeest and zebra migration also passes through, when the 1.7 million ungulates move south into the area in December then move out heading north in June. Lunch and dinner at the lodge. Overnight at the luxury lodge in Nogorongoro. Day 05 After breakfast, proceed to see the crater and the safari in an open 4x4, the crater is renowned both for its geological 2plendor, and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations found anywhere in Africa. Besides this also see large concentration of game. The mineralrich floor of this spectacular bowl is largely flat, open and covered in nutritious grasses much to the liking of large herds of zebra and wildebeest, which graze here. These extensive open plains are also home to herds of buffalo, gazelle, You ll also find East Africa s best population of black rhino here, which are often seen in open grasslands. Breeding herds of elephant pass through the Crater itself only rarely, but you will see a scattering of old bulls, including some of the biggest tuskers left alive in Africa today. One can also see spotted hyenas and lions and leopards. Also see the 30 mile long Olduvai Gorge a steep sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley, one of the most important pre-historic sites in the world. It also has genuine fossils of some of the extinct animals that use to live in this area. Lunch at the lodge. Then relax and enjoy the lodge activities guided walking safaris around the rim of the crater, visiting a traditional Maasai cultural village where you can see the Maasai s dancing and their local handicrafts, enjoy a private bush lunch (at an additional cost). Overnight at the luxury lodge in Nogorongoro. Day 06 Maasai Mara After early breakfast, check out and transfer to Maasai Mara (approx 4 hrs drive). ). It is located in Narok County. This is one of Africa s greatest reserves and offers the most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possible the world s top safari big game viewing. It stretches upto 1510 sq kms and has over 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 500 species of birds. Here you can get some of the best wildlife viewing in the world. July-Oct is the best time to see the wildebeest migration. Also, December to February are great times as it is dryer and good for the Big Cats. Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, check in at your game lodge. Late afternoon, enjoy a guided game-drive. You can view the Big 5 lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino plus popular species like zebra, giraffe,

3 hyena, eland and gazelle. Evening at leisure. Stay in a luxurious river front tent, unwind around a cozy campfire under the African stars. Dinner and overnight at Maasai Mara lodge. Day 07 Masai Mara Today early morning proceed for a game-drive with chances of spotting the Big Five of Africa. The Maasai Mara eco system has one of the highest lion densities in the world. Return back to the lodge and breakfast at the lodge. Some time at leisure. Lunch is also at the lodge. Then proceed for another game safari. Return back in the evening and relax at your lodge. Dinner and overnight at Maasai Mara lodge. (at an additional expense one can take a hot air balloon safari early morning followed by an indulgent champagne breakfast). Dinner and overnight at Maasai Mara lodge. Day 08 Maasai Mara Nairobi Arrive at Nairobi and check in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure on own. Optional: visit the Nairobi National Park The World s Wildlife Capital A short drive out of Nairobi s central business district is the Nairobi National Park. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers. Overnight at hotel in Nairobi. Day 09 Depart Nairobi After breakfast, today morning, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Karibu, Tanzania & Kenya: 08 Nights / 09 Days No of pax Package Cost per person in USD Single Twin Triple Child sharing bed 2 pax TBA TBA TBA TBA 3 pax TBA TBA TBA TBA List of Lodges or Similar Cost per person twin sharing in USD Serena Safari Lodge Tree Lodge Serengeti National Park Serengeti Serena Four Seasons Serengeti Maasai Mara Nairobi Serena Safari Lodge Sopa Lodge Governers Camp Keekorok Lodge Mara Serena Intercontinental Nairobi Hilton Nairobi

4 Tour price includes: 1. Accommodation at game lodges as indicated in the itinerary 2. All meals as indicated in the itinerary 3. Return airport transfers as indicated in the itinerary 4. Cost of national parks/reserves entrance fees. 5. Game drives as per the itinerary in a safari vehicle with pop up open hatch roof 6. Services of professional driver/guides. Tour price does not include: 1. Expenses of a personal nature and Easter weekends charges are not included. 2. GOI Service Tax as applicable will be added to the final tour invoice. 3. Kenya online visa charges, tips for driver/guide, porterage/gratuities at camps and lodges, mineral water, any personal expenses incurred during the tour 4. Extra expenses at the lodges 5. International / Domestic airfares & Travel insurance. KENYA & TANZANIA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: E VISAS & VACCINATIONS IMP: It is mandatory for all travelers returning to India from Kenya to be in possession of a valid Yellow Fever certificate & Oral Polio Vaccination. Passengers have to take the Yellow fever as well as Polio vaccination at least 15 days prior to travel to Kenya / Tanzania Kenya visas have to be applied online for all Indian passport holders. Children aged 16 years old and below are exempted from requiring a Kenyan tourist visa and are not required to submit an application. All travelers entering Kenya are required to hold a valid Travel Authorization and have to apply online for an evisa. The evisa is a simple process. Website: Fees are payable online by a debit / credit card and is USD 52/- per person (approx INR 10,500/-* with service fee) Tanzania visas are also applied online for Indian passport holders - (approx INR 10,264/*) Entry Requirements to enter the Republic of Kenya / Tanzania Applicants must travel to Kenya with the following documents: A valid passport valid at least 6 months on entry with two blank visa pages Sufficient funds Proof of return/onward ticket Proof of hotel confirmation Print of evisa confirmation

5 What is required to apply for evisa Kenya & Tanzania Current passport valid for at least six (6) months with at least two (2) blank visa pages, a recent photograph, travel proof, credit/debit card. If deemed necessary you may be required to provide additional information. Subject to change without prior notice. Hotels / Flights / Itinerary / Routes are subject to change without notice. Subject to RBI / GOI regulations

NORTHERN TANZANIA TENTED AND LODGE FAMILY SAFARI WITH ZANZIBAR AND MAFIA ISLAND

NORTHERN TANZANIA TENTED AND LODGE FAMILY SAFARI WITH ZANZIBAR AND MAFIA ISLAND Day 01 August JRO Arusha Lake Manyara On arrival into Kilimanjaro International Airport you are met and transferred to Arusha