Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to Africa! Once your flight lands at Nairobi International Airport, our local Safari representative will meet you outside the baggage claim area, and transfer you to the hotel. After settling down, he/she will give you a brief introduction to your following Kenya and Tanzania tours. The remainder of the day will be free for you. Accommodation: Overnight in Nairobi
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Day 2: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park, Enjoy an afternoon safari
In the morning, we will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, which is a bird paradise. Along the way, you will catch a glimpse of local tea and coffee plantations. Once arrive at Lake Nakuru, you will first check into the hotel, enjoy today's lunch and take a short break to escape the scorching heat at around noon. In the late afternoon, you will be escorted to enjoy a game viewing safari around the lake. Lake Nakuru is well-known for its millions of flamingos as well as other species of birds such as cormorants and fish eagles. You'll feast your eyes on these beautiful birds. Afterwards, we'll head back to the lodge for dinner and stay there overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Lake Nakuru National Park
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Day 3: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve, Stop by Longonot Volcano
After a big breakfast, we will depart for the exhilarating Masai Mara National Reserve, which is one of the greatest wildlife reserves in Africa. En route, we will have a stop to visit Longonot Volcano, whose summit rises 2,617 meters (8,586 ft) above sea level. Here, you might encounter some wildlife running in the savanna. When we arrive in the Masai Mara National Reserve, dinner will be ready for you at the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 4: Enjoy a full day game viewing safari in Masai Mara National Reserve
The full day will be devoted to a game-viewing safari in Masai Mara National Reserve. As the most diverse and spectacular wildlife reserve in Africa, Masai Mara offers far more than you could possibly imagine. First of all, Africa's famous Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalos) can be seen here most of the time. Besides, the stunning view of wildebeest migration is on show from July to October. In addition to enjoying the amazing game drive, the picturesque nature scenery here is worth lingering over. After a full-day exciting game drive, we will drive back to the lodge for dinner. As for lunch, we will have picnic lunch boxes most of the time if we are scheduled to go on safari for the whole day. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 5: Head to Serengeti National Park through the border Isebania
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Isebania, the border of Kenya and Tanzania. After the border formality, your Tanzanian driven guide will pick you up and take you to Serengeti National Park. On the vast Serengeti plains are 150 square kilometers (58 square miles) of savannah and numerous herbivores, antelope, gazelles and zebras. Every year, when they migrate in search of water, they are always followed by lots of predators, which is one of the most spectacular sights in the world. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to check into the hotel and have a short rest. In the late afternoon, enjoy a short afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park and you could admire the stunning sunset view. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Serengeti National Park
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Day 6: Enjoy a full day safari in Serengeti National Park
Today will be devoted to Serengeti National Park. You will take a morning and an afternoon safari separately as many of the wild animals are most active during the two periods. At noon, when most animals are napping due to the hot weather, we will also return back to the lodge for lunch and some rest. As another crucial route of the wildebeest migration from May to June, Serengeti National Park will never stop amazing you. With a spectacular eco-system, you can see diverse species of wildlife, such as lions, zebras, elephants, buffalos, rhinos, wildebeests, leopards… Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Serengeti National Park
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Day 7: Drive to Ngorongoro Crater
Today, we will drive for around 4.5 hours to Ngorongoro Crater National Park. Ngorongoro Crater, a dead crater in the Great Rift Valley, is one of the most complete and beautiful volcanic vents in the world. Upon arrival, we will check into the lodge. In the late afternoon, we will take a safari to explore this paradise for wild animals as well as appreciate the amazing sunset view. Afterwards, return back to the lodge for dinner and for a good rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 8: Enjoy a full day game viewing safari in Ngorongoro Crater
Today is scheduled for a full day game viewing safari in Ngorongoro Crater National Park. Situated in the northern part of Tanzania, the volcano stopped erupting at least a quarter of a million years ago, and has been in existence for about 2.5 million years. You would be surprised to know that about 26,000 species of wild animals such as zebras, leopards, wildebeests, black rhinos, and elands live at the bottom of the crater. During the rainy season, you can see flourishing flowers around some of the lakes. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 9: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we will drive for around 1 hour to Lake Manyara. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and take a good rest. In the late afternoon, we will take a safari around Lake Manyara, which boasts a large variety of birds, especially flamingos. There are so many flamingos that you don’t have to be surprised if the whole lake is pink. Certainly, you might see other large mammalian herbivores in this beautiful park, such as wildebeest, elephants, rhinos and antelopes. At sunset, we will return to the lodge for a good dinner and then stay here overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in Lake Manyara National Park
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Day 10: See-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, we will head to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), where your Kenya Tanzania trips will be rounded out. Wish you a pleasant homeward flight! Meals: Breakfast
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