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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.
KSPFS 01: Nakuru/ Maasai Mara/ Serengeti/ Ngorongoro in 10 Days Scheduled
to depart on Tuesdays ONLY
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 Tanzania’s premier
parks. Visit the small but rewarding Lake Nakuru National park thereafter
proceeding towards Masai Mara (Kenya’s 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 world’s 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. Musoma’s
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 Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s 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, Thomson’s gazelle, impala,
topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s 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 day’s 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 world’s 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 Africa’s 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 morning’s 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 Tanzania’s 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, grevy’s 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 Sweetwater’s game
ranch. Children can also enjoy a full hour of Horse riding Dinner and
overnight stay at Mt.Rock campsite
Sweetwater’s 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 Rothschild’s 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 fisherman’s 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 Manyara’s 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 Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s 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, Thomson’s gazelle, impala,
topi, Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s 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 world’s 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 Africa’s 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.
Cost per person joining a group US$ 2400 Minimun 4 pax
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
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