Kenya & Tanzania Safaris
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SafariCode |
Length |
Description |
| IST-C1 | 10 days | Turkana Truck via Sweetwaters, Samburu, Marsabit,Chalbi Desert, Lake Baringo |
| IST-C4 | 6 days | Maasai Mara/Great Rift Valley Lakes |
| IST-C5 | 4 days | Maasai Mara |
| IST-C8 | 3 days | Amboseli |
| IST-C14 | 6 days | Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire-ex Arusha |
| IST-C15 | 6 days | Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro-ex Arusha |
| IST-C21 | 8 days | Samburu, Great Rift Valley Lakes, Masai Mara |
| IST-C26 | 4 1/2 days | Samburu, Great Rift Valley Lakes |
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IST-C1: Turkana Truck via Sweetwaters, Samburu, Marsabit, Chalbi Desert, Lake Baringo - 10 days
This rugged 1,800-km expedition in a purpose-built truck takes you up into the heart of the Northern Frontier District via the Sweetwaters Private Game Ranch and Samburu Game Reserve. You will traverse along some very poor roads but this is compensated by the scenic route past lush agricultural zones, mountain forest, the arid Liakipia Plains and attempt to cross the Chalbi Desert if dry (during the rains it becomes a large shallow lake) before arriving at the Jade Sea, Lake Turkana. You will experience a unique array of diverse cultures, flora, fauna and wildlife.
 | Day 1: Mt. Kenya Depart Nairobi in the morning for the Mt Kenya region. In the afternoon, a game drive is scheduled at Sweetwaters to view wildlife including chimpanzee; this private ranch is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of these widely abused primates in a environment as close to their natural habitat as possible. Overnight at Mountain Rock Campsite. |
| Day 2: Samburu Depart in the morning for Samburu Game Reserve. Afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight in a semi - permanent campsite beautifully set under a canopy of trees on the edge of the Uaso Nyiro River. |
| Day 3: Samburu The day is spent game viewing in the park. Elephants abound and you may see lion, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, grevy's zebra and oryx. |
| Day 4: Marsabit Head further north along the African highway to Marsabit, an extinct volcano heavily forested on its upper slopes. After setting up camp, we will visit a lodge inside the National Park situated on the edge of a water-filled crater. It is not possible to do a game drive in this park as thick forest hampers the progress of large vehicles and viewing is difficult. Game to be seen may include elephant, buffalo and kudu. |
| Day 5: Kalacha Visit Marsabit town before heading into the desert and lava flows. Camp at Kalacha, a small settlement on the edge of the Chalbi Desert. |
| Day 6: Lake Turkana An early crossing of the Chalbi Desert is planned. The desert cannot be crossed if wet but there are alternative roads around the North and South. Arrive at a semi - permanent beach campsite just outside Loiyangalani soon after lunch and settle into 'traditional' Turkana Huts with a cool breeze blowing from the lake-a perfect place to relax protected from the scorching sun characteristic of the harsh climate of this remote area. |
| Day 7: Lake Turkana Spend the day relaxing (and bathing in the crocodile infested lake for those who may dare!) and a short boat excursion to visit the surrounding areas is planned. It is possible, at an optional extra cost, to visit Loiyangalani or one of the Turkana Manyattas for an experience of traditional dances. |
| Day 8: Baragoi Journey via South Horr to Baragoi, home of the Samburu. |
| Day 9: Lake Baringo Head south, via Maralal, to Lake Baringo. |
| Day 10: Nairobi After an early morning boat ride and breakfast drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. |
IST-C4: Maasai Mara/Great Rift Valley Lakes - 6 days
A camping safari to world famous Bird Sanctuaries of Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru before heading south over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya's greatest concentration of game - the Masai Mara.
| Day 1: Lake Baringo Depart Nairobi at approximately 09:30 stopping enroute to view the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Lunch at Nakuru and camp at Lake Baringo, a world famous bird sanctuary, late in the afternoon, boat trip to see the hippos and crocodiles. |
| Day 2: Lake Nakuru A short morning drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria and its [very] hot springs. View flamingoes and it is also possible to explore the park on foot. After lunch proceed to Lake Nakuru also famous for its birdlife and as a Rhino Sanctuary. Overnight in a campsite outside town. |
| Day 3: Masai Mara Head south to Narok, camping at a semi-permanent campsite on the Talek River at the edge of the game reserve. |
| Day 4 & 5: Masai Mara From the base camp, explore the Masai Mara. Game to be seen may include elephant, wildebeest, zebra, and lion among a host of other game. Depending on the time of the year you will be in the Mara, it may be possible to experience the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti (commonly between July and August. Maasai cultural dancers will be at hand to entertain you on your last evening. |
| Day 6: Nairobi Break camp and drive back to Nairobi, arriving by approx. 5.00 p.m. |
IST-C5: Maasai Mara - 4 days
The Maasai Mara is the Jewel in Kenya's wildlife scenario, and offers the possibility of seeing "the big five" and many other species of game. The Reserve is most famous for it Animal Migration where annually herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle become part of a massive movement of wildlife from one part of the Mara/Serengeti eco system, to another. This northern extension of the Serengeti is bisected by the Mara river, bordered by luxurious riverine forest.
| Day 1: Maasai Mara Depart Nairobi at approx. 09:30 , drive down the Rift Valley Escarpment to the Masai Mara Game Reserve |
| Day 2 & 3: Maasai Mara From the base camp, explore the Masai Mara. Game to be seen may include elephant, wildebeest, zebra, and lion among a host of other game. Depending on the time of the year you will be in the Mara, it may be possible to experience the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti (commonly between July and August. |
| Day 4: Nairobi Break camp and depart for Nairobi; arriving approx. at 17:00. |
IST-C8: Amboseli - 3 days
The Amboseli National Park is one of the regions most photogenic parks. Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain at over 19,300 feet, dominates the park. By comparison, the mountain's second tallest peak, Mawenzi at just under 16,900 feet, is higher than most peaks in the lower United States. Amboseli is also home to large herds of elephant which is intriguing since the vegetation in most of the park is delicate and sparse.
| Day 1: Amboseli Depart Nairobi at 09:00 for Namanga on the Tanzania border. After lunch, proceed to the campsite in the Amboseli National Park. |
| Day 2: Amboseli There will be game viewing drives during the day. |
| Day 3: Nairobi After an early morning game drive, break camp and return to Nairobi. |
IST-C14: Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Tarangire-ex Arusha - 6 days
The game parks of Tanzania are amongst the best in the world and offer some unique game viewing. Ngorongoro Crater is renowned for its packs of Hunting Dogs, and a wide variety of other game. Lake Manyara lions have developed a liking for residing in the branches of trees, where they can both sleep and watch for prey, while the Serengeti is the center of the amazing wildebeest migration.
| Day 1: Lake Manyara Morning departure from Arusha to Lake Manyara , lunch at the campsite followed by afternoon game drive. |
| Day 2: Serengeti After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park. |
| Day 3: Serengeti There will be game viewing drives during the day. |
| Day 4: Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge After an early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro crater via Olduvai Gorge with picnic lunches. |
| Day 5: Tarangire Morning Ngorongoro Crater tour; after lunch proceed to the Tarangire National Park. |
| Day 6: Arusha After breakfast, morning game drive and lunch at the campsite. Return to Arusha. |
IST-C15: Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro-ex Arusha - 6 days
The wildlife sanctuaries of Tanzania are amongst the finest in the world. Ngorongoro Crater is renowned as the 'Garden of Eden' and has a large assortment of wildlife species; the Lake Manyara lion seem to have developed a queer habit of resting and watching for prey from fallen trees and low branches; while Serengeti is famed for the wildebeest migration.
| Day 1: Arusha Depart for Arusha National Park in the early morning for a game drive with packed lunches. |
| Day 2: Lake Manyara After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch. |
| Day 3: Serengeti Morning drive to Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. |
| Day 4: Serengeti There will be game viewing drives during the day. |
| Day 5: Olduvai Gorge After an early morning game drive, break camp and proceed to the Olduvai Gorge. with picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at Simba campsite. |
| Day 6: Ngorongoro / Arusha After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a tour with picnic lunches. In the afternoon drive back to Arusha. |
IST-C21: Samburu, Great Rift Valley Lakes, Masai Mara - 8 days
A safari to the north via Mountain Kenya to Samburu; the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley- Lakes Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru, then south over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya's greatest concentration of wildlife - the Masai Mara.
| Day 1: Samburu Depart Nairobi at approximately 09:30, drive past the rich agricultural farmland along the Aberdares and the slopes of Mountain Kenya before arriving to the semi arid Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of wildlife. Game to be seen may include elephant, buffalo grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. |
| Day 2: Samburu There will be game viewing drives during the day. |
| Day 3: Baringo Departing Samburu in the early morning, the drive is on a scenic route westerly across the Lerochi Plateau, (lunch enroute) before descending to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to Lake Baringo. This is a fresh water lake which supports a variety of birds as well as hippos. |
| Day 4: Lake Nakuru A short morning drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria and its [very] hot springs. View flamingoes and it is also possible to explore the park on foot. After lunch proceed to Lake Nakuru also famous for its birdlife and as a Rhino Sanctuary. |
| Day 5: Masai Mara Head south to Narok, camping at a semi-permanent campsite on the Talek River at the edge of the game reserve. |
| Day 6 & 7: Masai Mara From the base camp, explore the Masai Mara. Game to be seen may include elephant, wildebeest, zebra, and lion among a host of other game. Depending on the time of the year you will be in the Mara, it may be possible to experience the spectacular wildebeest migration from Serengeti (commonly between July and August. Masai cultural dancers will be at hand to entertain you on your last evening. |
| Day 8: Nairobi Break camp and drive back to Nairobi, arriving by approx. 5:00 p.m. |
ISTC-26: Samburu, Great Rift Valley Lakes - 4 1/2 days
A safari to the north via the high shoulder of Mt. Kenya to the Samburu Game Reserve of Samburu and the world famous bird sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley- Lakes of Baringo, Bogoria and Nakuru.
| Day 1: Samburu Depart Nairobi at approximately 09:30, drive past the rich agricultural farmland along the Aberdares and the slopes of Mountain Kenya before arriving to the semi arid Samburu Game Reserve. Here the Ewaso Nyiro River supports a wide variety of wildlife. Game to be seen may include elephant, buffalo grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, oryx and the long necked gerenuk. |
| Day 2: Samburu There will be game viewing drives during the day. |
| Day 3: Baringo Early departure from Samburu on a scenic drive westerly across the Lerochi Plateau, (lunch enroute) before descending to the floor of the Great Rift Valley, to Lake Baringo. This is a fresh water lake which supports a variety of birds as well as hippos. |
| Day 4: Lake Nakuru A short morning drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria and its [very] hot springs. View flamingoes and it is also possible to explore the park on foot. After lunch proceed to Lake Nakuru also famous for its birdlife and as a Rhino Sanctuary. |
| Day 5: Nairobi Return to Nairobi. |
