7 Days: Masai Mara | Arusha | Manyara & Ngorongoro

 Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve

This morning we pick up clients from their hotel and we depart from Nairobi at 8.30 am and drive through the view point of the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo and Rhino. Lunch at the Lodge/camp and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. The Mara Game Reserve one of the greatest wildernesses of the world. Large mammals are varied, and easy to see. The wild animals found in the Park's are: Masai Giraffe, Buffalo, Eland and thousands of plain game including Impala, Zebra,  both Thomson's and grants Gazelles.

Day 2: Full day exploring Masai Mara Game Reserve
Full day spent for viewing the great predators and explore the parks amazingly high concentration of wild animals. On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive Cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. During the stay we also have an optional opportunity to visit a village of the Masai people to witness the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp 

Day 3: Masai Mara – Nairobi
Early morning game drives in Masai Mara followed by late breakfast at the campsite then depart for Nairobi by road. Overnight in Nairobi hotel

Day 4: Nairobi-Arusha
Pick up from your hotel in Nairobi at 7.30 am depart for Arusha town via Namanga border post for immigration formalities and arrive in Arusha in the afternoon to be transferred to your hotel spend the afternoon at leisure with safari briefing by one of our staff in Arusha, dinner and overnight in Arusha hotel.

Day 5: Arusha-Lake Manyara
After breakfast leave your hotel at 8.30 am for for Lake Manyara National park arriving in time for lunch followed by afternoon game drive diner and overnight in your campsite.

Day 6: Lake Manyara-Ngorongoro Crater.
After breakfast leave lake manyara for Ngorongoro crater arriving in good time for lunch after lunch, descend 2000 ft (670m) into the crater floor for full day crater tour with break for lunch at Ngoitoktok springs picnic site. Black manned lions, rhinos, buffaloes, elephants and other grazing animals abound. Evening game drive, return to Ngorongoro wildlife campsite for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha-Nairobi.
After breakfast and morning game drive, drive to Arusha for lunch and afterwards to Nairobi via Namanga border town arriving early evening.

COST INCLUDES

1. All Park Entry Fees
2. Assistance at the airport
3. All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
4. Professional English Speaking safari Guide/Driver
5. Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles or escorted walking etc on shared basis
6. Airport pick ups on arrival and transfer back on departure
7. Round trip transport from Nairobi to the designated National Park
8. Government taxes
9. Bottled drinking water
10. Extensive Game drives

COST EXCLUDES

1. Visas
2. Airport taxes (Clients pay direct)
3. Driver/Guide gratuities
4. Drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage, personal travel and baggage insurance
5. Telephone bill, laundry and items of a personal nature