11-Day Spirit and Soul of Africa (Kenya/Tz) - High End

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 1Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park You'll have an early morning pick up in Nairobi and then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, where lies the Rift Valley’s most famous lake. Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. You'll arrive in time for lunch then go for an afternoon game drive. Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain) High Season July to February (The park gets very busy) Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP GiraffeCommon White RhinoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon Black RhinoOccasional Show more LionOccasional LeopardOccasional HyenaOccasional ElephantNone CheetahNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: The Cliff Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 2Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve You'll have an early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. It holds on as one of the few places left on earth where wildlife still lives comparatively undisturbed, in the numbers that once roamed the plains and forests of Africa. As the northern tip of the vast Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara hosts the spectacular seasonal migration of many thousands of wildebeest, zebras and attendant predators. You will arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration) High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more BuffaloCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Luxury+ tented camp inside Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR, Kenya) +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 3Masai Mara National Reserve Masai Mara National Reserve You'll have one full day in the Masai Mara with a flexible schedule and unlimited mileage. After breakfast, we will have a full-day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lions as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It’s one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these, 16 species of eagle, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustard (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Accommodation: &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Luxury+ tented camp inside Mara Triangle (Masai Mara NR, Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

Day 4Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park We will initiate the day with an early morning game drive in Masai Mara while driving out of the national reserve. After border formalities, drive to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. It will be a long day of driving but the game drives going in and out of the parks can be surprisingly incredible. However, we always recommend flying from one park to the other so that you can have more time to go on safari. Alternatively, you can add an extra day to visit Lake Victoria, halfway between the two parks. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor) Day 5-6Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park As you crest the hillside, spread out before you, as far as the eyes can see, is the vast Serengeti. Serengeti means "end

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 7Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Today you will wake up very early to do an early morning safari, to spot the animals when they are more active and also to have a fantastic sun rise in front of you. The sunrise in the african Savannah is one of the most beautiful experiences one can have. In the afternoon, transfer to Ngorongoro, the 8th natural wonder of the world. The crater has the greatest concentration of wild life in the planet. It contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, full of flamingoes, a forest and open plains. The large bull elephants that reside here have extremely large tusk, due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. They are the most incredible elephants you'll ever see in your life. Dinner and overnight at the selected tented camp or lodge. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: The Highlands Camp Luxury+ tented camp bordering Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) without fences

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 8Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. After the game drive, there will be time for a picnic lunch near the beautiful hippo Lake. After lunch, we will have time for a short game drive and then ascend the crater and exit Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Lake Manyara (2h). This park has become famous for the tree-climbing lions and the flamingos on the lakeshore. The game drives are done along the shore of the lake, providing incredible views of giraffes and buffalos in the foreground with the lake, flamingos and flat plains on the horizon. You'll have great photo opportunities and you can also do a walking and night safari. Dinner and overnight at the selected tented camp or lodge. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park (Tanzania) Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP (Tanzania) +8 Photos +7 Photos

Lake Manyara National Park to Amboseli National Park

Day 9Lake Manyara National Park to Amboseli National Park Lake Manyara National Park to Amboseli National Park After breakfast, morning game drive in Lake Manyara with picnic lunch. Although only 205 sq. miles in size this enchanting park is noted for its beauty and incredibly lush acacia forest of giant fig and mahogany trees, which are home to troops of baboons and blue monkeys. The park is also home to large numbers of buffalos, giraffes, elephants, impalas and it has a Hippo Lake, where large numbers of hippos usually gather. Well known for its birds (over 400 different species), Lake Manyara is one of the few places where you'll be able to see the ground hornbill and the crested eagle. Afternoon transfer to Amboseli (5h). Amboseli National Park is situated south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there are a number of small rocky volcanic hills. Dinner and overnight at the selected tented camp or lodge. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LeopardRare to None

Amboseli National Park

Day 10Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park You'll rise up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with packed lunch provided. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is possibly the best wildlife area in the whole of Africa to experience elephants at close range. Left unharassed by poachers, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park (Kenya) Accommodation: Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli Luxury tented camp located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

Day 11Amboseli National Park to Nairobi Amboseli National Park to Nairobi You'll have a morning game drive in Amboseli. An optional visit to a Maasai village can also be planned. A visit reveals 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. Early in the afternoon, drive to Nairobi arriving at about 5:00 pm, and transfer to your hotel or the airport. Main Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Spirit of Kenya, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this to