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Walking in the Koiyaki Conservation Area

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Weather and grasslands:

Weather conditions were quite varied this month with some high winds and overcast days, early morning temperatures averaged around 16°C and late afternoons were warm with temperatures of 32°C. The total rainfall for the month was 48.5mm, much of this rain fell in the late afternoons or early evenings. Grassland levels remain short particularly within Musiara, Bilashaka and some areas of Rhino Ridge. Towards the riverine forests of Paradise Plains there is still long grass. Grass levels on the Burrangat plains are still quite long although moisture levels are starting to dry out.

Wildebeest Migration

Many Wildebeest are still in the reserve with better concentrations on the shorter grass plains in the Masai conservation areas; rain in these regions move the wildebeest back and forth. A large crossing was seen on the 15^th, 16th and 17^th July going from east to west at the main crossing points where an estimated 5,000 animals perished. Large herds of wildebeest can be seen on the Burrangat plains on the west side of the Talek River. On the 27^th many wildebeest crossed the Talek River from west to east again. Armed with a picnic breakfast guests have been out all morning with the herds so as not to miss the action. There are zebra everywhere with young foals of varying ages.

With more good Black Rhino sightings, we are often seeing the ‘big five’ in a mornings drive. On the morning of the 29^th guests staying at Il Moran camp saw the big five before 11.00am; they said this is their 4^th trip to Africa and they have never seen such quality of wildlife in a such short space of time.

Elephant have spread out a little, small maternity herds are in the Musiara Marsh, Bila Shaka and the riverine woodlands of the Mara River, some of them pass through the camps particularly at night.

Good numbers can still be seen in the Trans Mara conservancy. Giraffe remain on Paradise Plains near the riverine woodlands and also at Bila Shaka. Cokes Hartebeest in small herds are on the southern plains of Bilashaka and on the way to the Paradise Plains and there are plenty of Topi on Topi Plains and in the Conservancy areas.

Defassa Waterbuck and a large troop of Olive baboons are ever present residents within the woodland verges of the camps.

Baboon troops are held together by matrilineal females who are all related through the mother instead of the father and it is these female kinships that hold the troop together, it is only the males who come and go. The savannah dwelling species of baboons (old world monkeys) live in large groups of dozens to hundreds, called troops. Within a troop of baboons there is a very complex hierarchy based on mother-daughter lines of decent and male strength. This means that a female baboon is born into whatever rank her mother was (much like a princess becomes a queen) and males establish their place within the troop by fighting one another for dominance. Female baboons remain in the same troop their whole lives and male baboons leave the troop when they are mature enough to search for a mate. Baboons are omnivores and have a diverse diet consisting of grass, berries, seeds, leaves, root, bark and other vegetarian items along with insects, fish, birds, and small baby antelopes.

Warthog and their nine month old piglets are abundant all over the short grass plains; lion, leopard and cheetah feed off them readily and there are daily sightings of lion and cheetah with warthog. There are good numbers of eland on Paradise Plains, Musiara Marsh and in the conservation areas of Koiyaki, many females have calves averaging two months old and often these calves are seen in varying age groups huddled together in crèches.

The large breeding herd of Cape buffalo (an estimated 500 animals) are on the Eastern grassland plains of Rhino Ridge and Bila Shaka; the grasses here are still a little longer and well suited for buffalo. We have enjoyed good sightings of Black Rhino; a large male and a younger male have been seen in the Paradise and Talek areas.

Spotted Hyena with many cubs of varying ages are present all over the open plains; wherever lion inhabit hyena will not be far away; they are eternal enemies but hyena with the ability to vary their dietary habits have the upper hand.

There have been some good sightings of monitor lizards, there are both species here in the Mara, the Nile Monitor which is often found close to waterways and the Savannah Monitor (Varanus exanthematicus) which prefers more open country, particularly where there are abundant termite mounds, all monitor lizards will lay 7 to 35 soft-shelled eggs being 2 inches long with leathery shells and the female Nile monitor will often use these mounds to lay her eggs, the termites treat this as mound damage and will quickly seal it up. The temperature inside the mound is ideal for incubation. Incubation is 8 to 10 weeks. The young use an egg tooth to emerge, there is little or no sexual dimorphism (difference in appearance between males and females of a species). As they are diurnal large eagles will prey on them and the Martial eagle is renowned for this. Leopard will also feed on them.

Lion

Bila Shaka/ Marsh Pride has 15 members including five breeding females, six sub adults, two older cubs and two males; Romeo who is younger and Claude who is quite old now. One of the older females called Joy has four cubs that are five months old and another of the older females has two 6 week old cubs, originally there were three cubs, however sadly one of them was killed by the resident buffalo.This pride remain in the centre of their territory close to Governors Camp. They are feeding off wildebeest, zebra and topi.

The Paradise Pride with the 5 male coalition are seen frequently in the Paradise and Talek areas; they have been well fed on the many wildebeest that are abundant.

The Double Crossing Pride of four adult females and their four sub adult cubs; those are over 2 years old have been feeding off warthog. One of these females was quite old has not been seen recently; she was struggling to feed herself and we fear that she may have passed on.

Cheetah

We have enjoyed good sighting of cheetah this month particularly of females with cubs of varying ages.

A single female has been near the double crossing area and she has one cub of about six weeks old. There are two single females resident close to Governors Camp and there is another single male seen often near paradise towards the Talek River he has been feeding on warthog.

The three male coalition have been near the Talek River and Emarti south side of Rhino Ridge. They have been feeding off impala, zebra foals and warthog. They were all seen with a single female on the 23^rd and there was quite a lot of activity but none were seen to mate. Perhaps it will happen soon.

People coming back off the Governors balloon safari have had some good sightings of cheetah in the conservancy. A female cheetah has been near the makaburini site and also a male called ‘Cheetah ya Balloon’ which is near the airstrip side of Little Governors.

Leopard

There have been some good sightings of the female leopard known as Olive and her 6 month old cub and she is sometimes seen with an older male cub; this year’s young wildebeest fit the menu bill perfectly for these two.

The large male near Bila Shaka has also been seen in the Paradise Plains. The young male on the Talek River near the crossing was seen recently feeding off a young gnu.

A young female with a 6 month old cub has been seen in the woodlands near the Bila Shaka/ paradise crossing. On the 28^th in the evening she was seen feeding off an impala.

Walking in the Koiyaki Conservation Area.

With short grass and little rain the walking safaris have been busy. Good numbers of wildebeest have been seen going back and forth between the reserve and the conservation areas, their movements often depending where the rain has been. Reasonable numbers of zebra have been seen as well.

A few elephant have been sighted with young calves in the acacia woodlands. Small groups of bulls have also been seen on and off; the damage to the local acacia trees indicate that there has not been much movement.

On the 22^nd walkers saw a Black Back Jackal pair hunting a young Thomson Gazelle which they caught after a good chase. Jackals are opportunistic hunters and use the same strategy as wolves and hyena in running down their prey. Black Backed Jackals are monogamous and the male plays an important role in the rearing the young pups.

Lion have been sighted on many occasions and the croton thickets below the salt lick are good places to see them. We have had lots of sightings of two females and a male and it appears two of these are mating. On the 26^th walkers saw two lionesses attempting to hunt topi on the plains below the ‘fly over’. There has been some good spotted hyena activity hunting wildebeest; they tend to hunt quite early in the mornings which coincides with our walking safaris.

Excitingly we have had two sightings of aardwolves this month, in the early hours of the morning. Both sightings were of a mother and a young cub. Aardwolves are specialist feeders with harvester termites playing a major part of their diet, they are very nocturnal and sightings are not common.

We hope to share the magic of our corner of Africa with you sometime soon. We also have propeties in Rwanda where you can see Mountain Gorillas, Lake Naivasha from where you can explore the Great Rift Valley and Lake Victoria, where you can relax and explore one of the world’s great lakes.

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Weather and grasslands

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Weather and grasslands:

We have enjoyed pleasant weather this month, early mornings have been a little chilly with temperatures as low as 14°C but by late afternoon we had warmed up and were enjoying a balmy 30°C. The total rainfall for the month was 85.5mm and much of this rain fell in the late afternoons, causing the Mara River to rise and keeping the hippo pods happy.

Wildebeest migration

On the 1st July 2011 many wildebeest took the plunge and crossed the Mara River at the Sand River area of the Mara. The zebra are not far behind and could be with us very soon.

The elephant families and their calves have spread out within the Musiara Marsh, Bila Shaka and riverine woodlands of the Mara River. Good numbers have been spending their time in the Acacia woodlands in the Koiyaki conservancy, close to where we do our walking safaris. The swamp is still a good place to see elephant feeding and bathing and there are two large bull elephant that frequent in the Marsh and Bila Shaka areas close to Governors’ Camp. But we expect that as the wildebeest migration begins to arrive the elephant will move away to quiter areas.

Most of the herbivores are staying in the short grass areas of Bila Shaka and Topi Plains, here the grass is green and they can see predators approaching. The woodlands close to our camps are home to giraffe, and there are also lots of giraffe in the acacia woodlands bordering the reserve. Good numbers of Cokes Hartebeest graze on the plains and many

of the resident zebra are in the southern Koiyaki areas where grasses are still short and green due to the little rain they have had.

Warthog and their eight month old piglets are abundant all over the short grass plains, close to our camps. A few of them have been seen being chased into their bolt holes by lion and then often get they get dug out and eaten; the Marsh Pride have been eating many adults and piglets.

The large breeding herd of Cape Buffalo estimated at over 500 animals is still on the Eastern grassland plains of Rhino Ridge and Bila Shaka; grasses here are a little longer and well suited for buffalo. We have had excellent sightings of black rhino; a large male, and a younger male have been in the Paradise area and there are good numbers of eland on Paradise Plains and in the conservation areas of Koiyaki.

Topi, with their seven/eight month old calves, are on Topi plains and Emarti which is the southern end of Rhino Ridge.

Spotted hyena are frequently near to lion kills, or it is the other way around? On the Paradise plains as many as 40 Hyena have been seen at a time, with numbers like these the hyena clans will compete strongly with the resident lion.

We have also enjoyed some sightings this month of an Egyptian Mongoose. Officially named Serpentine Herpestrines, because their long tails drag along the ground giving them a serpentine look they are generally very nocturnal in their feeding habits, so it is a fairly rare treat to see them during the day.

The Bila Shaka/ Marsh Pride now numbers 15 individuals including five breeding females, six sub adults, two older cubs and two males. The pride still has the two dominant males; Romeo and Clawed. Clawed is looking quite old now but Romeo is still strong and healthy. White eye looks as though she has new cubs as she seems to be lactating but we have not yet seen the cubs. Two of the other females also seem to be pregnant which with the migration on the way and plenty of food soon to be on the prides doorstep looks to be good timing. The pride continues to grow as another female has joined up with the pride; she has four cubs that are four months old. They are feeding off warthog, waterbuck and topi and remain in the heart of their territory close to Governors’ Camp.

The Paradise Pride of four large males and an older male known as ‘Notch’ who is the uncle to these four males, remain the hippo hunting experts bringing down another two hippos this month. The males are fairly nomadic and were seen mating with females of the double crossing pride.

The Ridge Pride of three females, three sub adults and two males, earlier on this month killed a large bull buffalo which they fed off for a few days.

The Double Crossing Pride of four adult females and their four cubs (almost 2 years old), have been feeding off warthog. One of the pride females is now getting old, and despite still moving with the pride, struggles to feed herself.

Cheetah

With so many hyena around cheetah remain fairly elusive however we have had some good sightings this month.

A single female remains near the Musiara Marsh and airstrip and she has been feeding off Thomson Gazelles and reedbuck. Taking up residence so close to our camps means that we have enjoyed daily sightings of her.

The three male coalition have been spending their days close to the Talek River and Emarti south side of Rhino Ridge. They have been actively feeding off impala, zebra foals and warthog.

Leopard

We have been treated to some wonderful leopard sightings this month. For three days last week we witnessed five leopards together at an area we call Base; a mother, her two cubs and two other males. Leopards are usually fairly solitary cats so to see five together on more than one occasion is unusual.

The large male leopard has been covering ground in his territory between the Bila Shaka riverbed and as far as Governors Private Camp. He seems to be thriving and has been feeding off warthog and impala.

The young male leopard of paradise is staying close to the Mara River, perhaps he senses that the wildebeest herds will be with us soon and food will be abundant!

Walking in the Koiyaki Conservation Area.

We have been enjoying some lovely walking safaris this month. We have seen herds of eland with a few large groups of breeding bulls. On the 26th we were privileged to witness a female eland giving birth. The birth drew much attention from some nearby hyena and it was probably only our presence that kept the hyena at bay. Since then we have seen more eland calves. On the 30th a group of hyena brought down a young eland calf. The hyena made a huge amount of noise and a feeding frenzy followed, by the time our walkers made it on the scene the hyenas had completely demolished all of the eland.

There are good numbers of elephant feeding off the Acacia Gerrardii in the Acacia woodlands. There are many calves with them which is always a pleasure to witness on a walking safari. We have also enjoyed excellent sightings of Masai giraffe within the acacia woodlands, one large herd of 18 Giraffe has some very young calves with them. We have also had good sightings of Thomson and Grants Gazelles with some very young Thompson fawns on the short grass plains above the flyover. A few male buffalo can be seen and one male in particular whom we used to see in the Croton thickets near the salt lick has been missing and we presume that the Acacia lion has eaten him. On the 28th of June one very nice male lion and four females were seen in the croton thickets above the salt lick.

We hope to share the magic of our corner of Africa with you sometime soon. We also have propeties in Rwanda where you can see Mountain Gorillas, Lake Naivasha from where you can explore the Great Rift Valley and Lake Victoria, where you can relax and explore one of the world’s great lakes.

Please do join us in our excellent Camping safaris: lodge safaris; Birds watching Safaris, Gorilla trekking; mountain climbing; luxury-tented safaris; water rafting; beach safaris; balloon safaris & more.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional information or assistance that you may require. Individual and discounted group rates also available on request.

We aim to create that special relationship which converts our business partners and visitors into life longtime friends.

Yours Sincerely.

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The little critters

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The little critters

Once again we experienced dry weather during the first week or so of the month – it just didn’t seem to want to rain! There would very often be a big build-up of clouds all along the western and north-western horizon which would raise our hopes, but the first decent, soaking rains only came fairly late in the month.

Last month’s spate of rain (where it rained heavily for about four days) meant there was (and still is) lots of water in the marshes and luggas, which attracted a big collection of herbivores, especially zebra, wildebeest and elephant, in these areas.

The Marsh Pride has been seen regularly around Bila Shaka and has fed there almost every night. It is amazing to see fifteen lions all together around a kill! The lioness with her four three month old cubs was seen a number of times around Musiara Swamp. They are still fit and healthy and seem to be making progress in, to them, what must seem like a harsh world. These poor little fellows were really thirsty one day and had the unfortunate experience of all falling into the murky water! One cub was covered in mud and mewled incessantly like a distressed child!

The Paradise Pride has been seen mostly around the crossing below Serena Lodge, but on some days as far a-field as Chemorita. Notch and one male seem to have the urge to patrol more than the other males and these two have been seen between Rhino Ridge and Salinga on a number of occasions. One particular game drive vehicle was treated to the spectacle of about 16 hyenas trying to chase 6 lions off a warthog kill on the far southern reaches of Rhino Ridge. The lions were having none of it, but the noise and interaction was quite fantastic to experience!

Leopards were seen fairly regularly last month, in fact as often as three times a week. A mother with two cubs was seen around Paradise quite often and on one day five leopards were seen together. These were the same three as mentioned above with two males. Watch this space in just over three month’s time. The existing cubs are close to the age where they would leave their mother, so perhaps more youngsters are on their way! Of further interest was another female leopard with a cub of three months old in the “Base” area.

Rhinos, as usual, have remained the more elusive of the Big Five. Even so, two males and a female with a three month old calf were seen fairly regularly between Chemorita and Paradise.

Cheetahs were also less visible last month due to the movement of the bigger predators. The three brothers were seen in the Salinga area towards the middle of the month, after which they moved into the Paradise area. A young female was on Topi Plain for some time.

The big herd of buffalo that seems ever present at the western base of Rhino Ridge was still very prominent last month. They too have many youngsters at foot. These grand beasts are often over-looked but can offer hours of entertainment should one take the time to sit and watch them. There is a definite method to their movements and their actions that bears observation. Especially their interaction with various bird species can be of great interest.

The “little critters” remained captivating last month. Birding has been pretty good as the avian migrants are still around, but are soon to leave. One of our guests left Kenya having seen 203 species in 10 days. No mean feat considering he only visited Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masai Mara! Of course we are all waiting for the rains to come and the wildebeest that are sure to follow. We had to be very careful where we put our feet last month as there were huge collections and processions of “siafu” (safari ants), a sure sign that this is on the way. Once again nature moves through its processes as it has since time immemorial, seemingly with no big method but definitely with a plan and an end goal. All one has to do is quietly observe and all becomes clear.

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A mass of candles for earth hour

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There was still much to see in our corner of the Mara.

March started in much the same way as February ended, with dry conditions, hot days and a great deal of animal movement. Vultures and other birds that use thermals seemed to be up and away much earlier, while there was a longer rest period in the middle of the day for the general game. None the less, there was still much to see in our corner of the Mara.

The Paradise Pride of lions split up (although it is unlikely to be permanent) with members moving to either side of the Mara River. This split is probably because of the same animal movement as was seen the previous month and is typical of a pride needing to “broaden their horizons” in order to feed. With six big males to make their collective presence known, it is also no surprise that younger males and some females feel the pressure! This pride is still hunting hippo.

The Marsh Pride seemed settled in the Bila Shaka area and made good use of the Loita zebra and the resident warthogs as their prey. An interesting occurrence in March was the first sighting of four very young cubs. They belong to a female who is associated with the Marsh pride, but who hasn’t yet been accepted by the other females. The cubs are believed to be her third litter.

In the walking area the Acacia Pride male lions were still to be seen earlier in the month enforcing their dominance. Towards the end of the month four lucky walkers were treated to a spectacle of no less than fourteen lions moving past them, the young ones gambling and tugging at each other tails while the adults stoically endured the rabble!

Leopard sightings were almost on a par with last month. Seen regularly was a young male near Private Camp. Of great interest was the sighting of a female with a three month old cub near Chemorta. What a privilege to be allowed a glimpse of a very secret and fiercely protected world!

Rhino lived up to their reputation and were ever elusive. Our drivers were patient and persistent however, and amazed many guests with their uncanny ability to almost sense where these prehistoric beasts were. Various individuals were seen but memorably, towards the middle of the month, three were found together – mother, calf and adult male. The adults were mating! Watch this space in fifteen month’s time!

Towards the middle of the month we were treated with a dowse of extremely welcome rain! The whole Mara seemed to take a deep breath and change into a new gear. The Mara River rose almost immediately and very soon a different pattern of animal movement became visible. Cheetahs, for which fairly large distance had to be travelled previously, were seen much closer to our camps. This is most likely because of there suddenly being a greater availability of food for herbivores and their subsequent decrease of movement. Less prey movement meant less large predator movement and thus a relatively safer environment for less robust predators such as cheetahs.

More water meant a better deal for elephants and indeed, a large number (in big groups as opposed to the smaller family groups of February) is still to be seen around the marshes. The African Green Heart tree is still bearing fruit and there is still a group of elephants that visit the camps regularly to take advantage of the shorter grass and Green Heart fruit. A little more work for our watchmen to keep us fore-warned and a marvelous sight for all!

An interesting phenomenon brought about by the rain is the slow return of the Loita zebra to their residential area. As conditions improve the attraction of home draws them south and east of us. Many of them had been caught on the “wrong” side of the Mara River and, amazingly, a crossing of some seven hundred zebra and – fourteen giraffe – was seen on the 29th of March! Only one poor little zebra was caught by crocs.

The migrants (birds) were largely still visible this March. Of note were vast numbers of Wooly-necked Storks and Abdim’s Storks. The latter, slightly smaller storks were in big congregations in our walking area for quite some time.

Africa’s and indeed any continent’s ecosystems are living jigsaw puzzles that are literally dangerously incomplete without seemingly arbitrary pieces. As the “macro” is a reflection of the “micro”, it is often to the smaller members of an ecosystem that one’s attention is drawn after extended observation. After the rains many mud-fish moved to the surface of a marsh now vibrant and full of life. One of the highlights of March’s viewing was watching two juvenile African Fish Eagles fighting over one such fish. Closer observation showed an adult not twenty meters from the tussling two. Were the juveniles siblings? Surely the adult would have chased one of the juveniles off if they weren’t! African Fish Eagles seldom practice cainism and usually have two to three eggs. It is while pondering seemingly minor yet so holistically integral natural phenomena such as these that one can discover, enjoy and marvel!

Back in the camps we enjoyed a romantic evening on the 26th of March as we switched off all lights in the bar, restaurant and reception areas and lit a mass of candles for earth hour.

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KENIA AND TANSANIA SAFARIS IN EAST AFRICA

9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS.

Amboseli | Ngorongoro | Serengeti | Lake Manyara National Park.

Day 1. Amboseli National Park Ngorongoro N. Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and proceed to Amboseli National Park at the foot of the mighty snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak,Arrive in time for lunch .Afternoon game drive inside the beautiful Park. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 2.Amboseli.

Morning and afternoon game viewing drive inside the Park. Amboseli is a photogenic Park and hosts a great number of game and birdlife including the lion,Huge herds of elephant and the splendid cheetah.Enjoy early morning spectacular views of the snow-capped Mountain.All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 3.Amboseli/Ngorongoro

Depart after breakfast and drive to Namanga border town. Cross the border Arriving Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enroute game viewing arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar for dinner and overnight.

Day 4. Ngorongoro Crater.

Breakfast at lodge and descend by 4WD vehicle for a half day crater tour. Game viewing in the crater.Ascend back to lodge for lunch.Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar.

Day 5. Serengeti National Park

Depart after breakfast and take picnic lunch with you as you proceed for Serengeti with a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge the Historical Site, Picnic lunch and proceed arriving Serengeti for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 6. Serengeti.

Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 7. Lake Manyara National Park .

Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving for lunch. Late afternoon game drive inside the park to search for wild game, the park is home to plenty of game and birdlife.Lake manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, the famous tree climbing lion, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals,350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena/Eunoto Maasai Lodge.(Full board)

Day 8.Tarangire National Park.

Early Morning game drive in Manyara.Breakfast and depart for Tarangire arriving for lunch.Afternoon Game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire sopa lodge.

Day 9. Arusha-Nairobi

After breakfast you depart for Arusha arriving for lunch at Arusha Impala Hotel.Board the Afternoon (1400 hours) Shuttle Bus and cross the border and onwards to arrive Nairobi early evening (1900 hours) and transfer to Nairobi airport for flight out .

Price per person sharing a double room USD3450. Price per person sharing a triple room USD2950. Single room supplement USD455. Departures daily, minimum 2 persons. Guranteed departure on 2nd January 2010 Join this safari

Inclusive in Safari Cost;

Transportation in tourist minibuses Vehicle with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and photographing, Full board accommodation on safari, 4 wheel drive vehicle in Tanzania, All park entrance fees,services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive game drives in the national parks,Arusha/Nairobi transfer ,Airport transfers in Nairobi.

Exclusive in Safari Cost;

Nairobi Hotel,Alcoholic drinks, beverages, Airport departure Tax tips ,visas, laundry, drinking mineral water, Local/International flights,Personal Toiletries,Flying Doctor Rescue fee (available at US$30 per person), optional activities or items of personal nature.

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Make a Reservation For Inquiries here about this safari

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Amboseli / Ngorongoro / Serengeti/ Lake Manyara.

Day 1. Amboseli National Park .

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through maasailand to the foothills of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro. Game viewing enroute to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge/Amboseli Serena lodge.

Day 2.Amboseli.

Morning (6:30am) and afternoon (1500hrs) game viewing drive inside the Park. Amboseli is a photogenic Park and hosts a great number of game and birdlife including the lion,Huge herds of elephant and the splendid cheetah.Enjoy early morning spectacular views of the snow-capped Mountain.All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge/Amboseli Serena lodge(B,L,D).

Day 3.Amboseli/Ngorongoro.

Depart after breakfast and drive to Namanga border town. Cross the border Arriving Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enroute game viewing arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Serena lodge for dinner and overnight. (Full board)

Day 4.Ngorongoro.

Breakfast at lodge and descend by 4WD vehicle for a half day crater tour. Game viewing in the crater.Ascend back to lodge for lunch.Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Serena lodge. (Full board)

Day 5.Serengeti National Park

Depart after breakfast and take picnic lunch with you as you proceed for Serengeti with a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge the Historical Site, Picnic lunch and proceed arriving Serengeti for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti sopa lodge/similar.

Day 6.Serengeti.

Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 7. Lake Manyara National Park

Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving for lunch. Late afternoon game drive inside the park to search for wild game, the park is home to plenty of game and birdlife.Lake manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, the famous tree climbing lion, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals,350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena/Lake Manyara Hotel.

Day 8.Arusha/Nairobi.

Breakfast at lodge and drive to Arusha arriving in good time for lunch and 0200pm shuttle back to Nairobi. Arriving Nairobi at 1830hrs.We pick you for transfer to JKIA Airport for your flight out

Price per person sharing a double room USD2690 Price per person sharing a triple room USD2600 Single room supplement USD410. Departures daily, minimum 2 persons

Inclusive in Safari Cost;

Transportation in tourist minibuses Vehicle with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and photographing, Full board accommodation on safari, 4 wheel drive vehicle in Tanzania, All park entrance fees,services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive game drives in the national parks,Arusha/Nairobi transfer ,Airport transfers in Nairobi.

Exclusive in Safari Cost;

Alcoholic drinks, beverages, Airport departure Tax tips ,visas, laundry, drinking mineral water, Personal Toiletries, optional activities or items of personal nature.

Kenya | Tanzania Lodge Safari

10Days | 9Nights

Day 1.Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Dramatic Rift Valley ,A brief stop at the Rift Valley View point and proceed arriving at the Pink Lake for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive inside the beautiful Park to view thousands of pink flamingos and numerous wild game including the Rhinos. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 2.Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Breakfast at lodge and depart with enroute game viewing as you leave the Park, cross the loita plains as you head for Kenya’s most scenic Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive inside the Park. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge/Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 3.Maasai Mara.

Breakfast at lodge and leave with picnic lunches for a full day of game viewing inside the Park. Search for wildgame black manned lion for which Mara is famous for cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 4.Amboseli National Park

Breakfast at lodge and depart for Amboseli stopping for enroute lunch at Nairobi and proceed to amboseli at the foot hills of the snowcapped mount Kilimanjaro, game viewing enroute to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 5.Amboseli/Ngorongoro.

Depart after breakfast and drive to Namanga border town. Cross the border Arriving Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enroute game viewing arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar for dinner and overnight.

Day 6.Ngorongoro Crater

Breakfast at lodge and descend by 4WD vehicle for a half day crater tour. Game viewing in the crater.Ascend back to lodge for lunch.Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar.

Day 7.Serengeti National Park

Depart after breakfast and take picnic lunch with you as you proceed for Serengeti with a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge the Historical Site, Picnic lunch and proceed arriving Serengeti for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 8.Serengeti.

Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 9. Lake Manyara National Park .

Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving for lunch. Late afternoon game drive inside the park to search for wild game, the park is home to plenty of game and birdlife.Lake manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, the famous tree climbing lion, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals,350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena/Lake Manyara Hotel.

Day 10.Arusha/Nairobi.

Breakfast at lodge and drive to Arusha arriving in good time for lunch and 0200pm shuttle back to Nairobi. Arriving Nairobi at 1830hrs.We pick you for transfer to JKIA Airport for your flight out

Price per person sharing a double room USD3300 Price per person sharing a triple room USD3200 Single room supplement USD265 Departures daily, minimum 2 persons

Inclusive in Safari Cost;

Transportation in tourist minibuses Vehicle with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and photographing, Full board accommodation on safari, 4 wheel drive vehicle in Tanzania, All park entrance fees,services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive game drives in the national parks,Arusha/Nairobi transfer ,Airport transfers in Nairobi.

Exclusive in Safari Cost;

Nairobi Hotel,Local/International flights,Alcoholic drinks, beverages, Airport departure Tax tips ,visas, laundry, drinking mineral water, Personal Toiletries, optional activities or items of personal nature, Flying Doctor Rescue fee (available at US$30 per person).

Make a Reservation For Inquiries here about this safari

12Days/11Nights

Day 1.Lake Nakuru National Park

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the Dramatic Rift Valley, A brief stop at the Rift Valley view point, proceed to arrive at the Pink Lake for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive inside the Park to view thousands of pink flamingos and numerous wild game. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge/Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.

Day 2.Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Breakfast at lodge and depart with enroute game viewing as you leave the park, cross the Loita plains as you head for Kenya’s most scenic Maasai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive inside the Park. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge/Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 3.Maasai Mara.

Breakfast at lodge and leave with picnic lunches for a full day of game viewing inside the Park. Search for wildgame black manned lion for which Mara is famous for cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the Maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 4.Amboseli National Park

Breakfast at lodge and depart for Amboseli stopping for enroute lunch at Nairobi and proceed to Amboseli at the foot hills of the snowcapped mount Kilimanjaro, game viewing enroute to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 5. Amboseli.

Full day of early morning and late afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena Lodge.

Day 6.Amboseli/Ngorongoro.

Depart after breakfast and drive to Namanga border town. Cross the border Arriving Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enroute game viewing arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar.

Day 7.Ngorongoro Crater.

Breakfast at lodge and descend by 4WD vehicle for a half day crater tour. Game viewing in the crater.Ascend back to lodge for lunch.Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar.

Day 8.Serengeti National Park.

Depart after breakfast and take picnic lunch with you as you proceed for Serengeti with a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge the Historical Site, Picnic lunch and proceed arriving Serengeti for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 9.Serengeti.

Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/Similar.

Day 10. Lake Manyara.

Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving for lunch. Late afternoon game drive inside the park to search for wild game, the park is home to plenty of game and birdlife.Lake manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, the famous tree climbing lion, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals,350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena/Lake Manyara Hotel.

Day 11.Tarangire National Park .

Breakfast at Manyara and depart for Tarangire arriving for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa lodge/similar.

Day 12.Arusha/Nairobi.

After breakfast depart for Arusha arriving for lunch at Impala Hotel and onwards to Nairobi arriving early evening..

Price per person sharing a double room USD3850 Price per person sharing a triple room USD3760 Single room supplement USD670 Departures daily, minimum 2 persons

Inclusive in Safari Cost;

Transportation in tourist minibuses Vehicle with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and photographing, Full board accommodation on safari, 4 wheel drive vehicle in Tanzania, All park entrance fees,services of English speaking skilled and experienced driver/guide, extensive game drives in the national parks,Arusha/Nairobi transfer ,Airport transfers in Nairobi.

Exclusive in Safari Cost;

Nairobi Hotel,Local/International flights,Alcoholic drinks, beverages, Airport departure Tax tips ,visas, laundry, drinking mineral water, Personal Toiletries,Flying Doctor Rescue fee (available at US$30 per person), optional activities or items of personal nature.

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12days | 11nights:

Day 1.Nairobi-Aberdares.

Depart Nairobi for a journey to the shoulders of the Mt. Kenya arriving at Aberdare country club for lunch. Afternoon embark on half hour drive to the Ark lodge. Enjoy game viewing at the floodlit waterhole and saltlick. Dinner and overnight onboard the Ark lodge. (Accommodation at Aberdares can also be at the treetops lodge ).

Day 2. Lake Nakuru National Park.

Leave Treetops lodge for breakfast at the Outspan Golf & Country Club. After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru via Thomson falls arriving Nakuru in time for lunch, afternoon game drive at the Pink lake referred so for it’s thousands of pink flamingos and other birdlife-it’s a bird watchers paradise. It has a surprisingly number of animals, all the “big five” except the elephant can be seen here, Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge/Sarova lion Hill.

Day 3. Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Breakfast at the lodge and depart with enroute game viewing as you leave the Park, look for warthogs and water bucks at the edges of the Lake as you proceed for Maasai Mara crossing the Loita plains, see red clad maasai warriors tend their multi-colored herds amongst plains game. Arrive Mara in time for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mara sopa lodge/Mara Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 4.Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Breakfast at lodge and leave with picnic lunches for a full day of game viewing inside the Park. Search for wildgame black manned lion for which Mara is famous for, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you, hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/Mara Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 5.Maasai Mara-Nairobi.-Amboseli.

Breakfast at lodge and depart for Nairobi with game viewing enroute as you leave the park. Enroute Lunch in Nairobi and proceed to Amboseli at the foot of the mighty snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, Game viewing enroute to Amboseli Sopa lodge/Amboseli Serena lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6.Amboseli.

Morning and afternoon game viewing inside the park. Amboseli is a photogenic Park and hosts great number of game including the lion, elephant and the splendid cheetah. Meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge/Amboseli Serena lodge..

Day 7.Amboseli/Ngorongoro.

Depart after breakfast and drive to Namanga border town. Cross the border Arriving Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enroute game viewing arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Serena lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 8 .Ngorongoro Crater.

Breakfast at lodge and descend by 4WD vehicle for a half day crater tour. Game viewing in the crater.Ascend back to lodge for lunch.Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Serena lodge.

Day 9.Serengeti National Park .

Depart after breakfast and take picnic lunch with you as you proceed for Serengeti with a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge the Historical Site, Picnic lunch and proceed arriving Serengeti for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti sopa lodge/serena lodge.

Day 10. Serengeti.

Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/serena lodge.

Day 11.Lake Manyara National Park

Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving for lunch. Late afternoon game drive inside the park to search for wild game, the park is home to plenty of game and birdlife.Lake manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, the famous tree climbing lion, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals,350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena/Lake Manyara Hotel.

Day 12.Arusha-Nairobi

Breakfast at lodge and drive to Arusha arriving in good time for lunch and 0200pm shuttle back to Nairobi. Arriving Nairobi at 1830hrs.We pick you for transfer to JKIA Airport for your flight out .

Price per person sharing a double room USD3650 Price per person sharing a triple room USD3585 Single room supplement USD635. Departures daily, minimum 2 persons

Inclusive;

Transportation in tourist minibuses with HF Radio communication and pop-up roof for easy viewing and photographing,4WD vehicle at Ngorongoro, English speaking driver/guide, fullboard accommodation on safari, park entrance fees, game drives, airport transfers, shuttle bus Arusha to Nairobi.

Exclusives;

Any Nairobi overnights,local/international flights, personal and buggage insurance, Beverages, tips, visas, optional activities, Flying Doctor Rescue fee (available at US$30 per person), or any items of personal expenditure.

Make a Reservation For Inquiries here about this safari

Explorer | Jungle Safaris Kenya & Tanzania

14Days | 13Nights:

Day 1.Samburu National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to the north rugged semi desert region arriving in time for lunch at lodge. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at samburu lodge / Samburu Serena Lodge/Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Day 2 Samburu

Morning and afternoon game drive inside the park search for the stars of samburu rarely found elsewhere like the reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, gerenuk. In between meals optional visit to samburu villages. All meals and overnight at samburu lodge/ Samburu Serena Lodge/Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Day 3 Aberdares ( Tree tops/Ark).

Morning game drive at samburu followed by breakfast and depart for Aberdares at the shoulders of mount Kenya arriving for lunch at Outspan hotel transfer to treetops/Ark lodge for dinner and overnight. Game viewing at the floodlit waterhole and saltlick.

Day 4 Lake Nakuru National Park .

Breakfast at Aberdares and depart for Lake Nakuru , which is an armchair in the Rift Valley Lakes stopping at the Thomson Falls to arrive Nakuru for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru lodge/ Sarova lion Hill.

Day 5 Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

Breakfast at lodge and depart for game viewing as you proceed for Mara, Drive to the baboon rocks for a spectacular view, see thousands of birds feeding in the alkaline water, look for waterbucks and warthogs as you leave the park. Proceed for Mara crossing loita plains arriving Mara. Game viewing enroute to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Mara sopa lodge/Keekerok Lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 6 Maasai Mara

Breakfast at lodge and leave with picnic lunches for a full day of game viewing inside the Park. Search for wildgame black manned lion for which Mara is famous for, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, leopard, grants gazelle are quite common, even the rare rhino might come out of the thicket for you, hyenas are plentiful, Extend your drive to the hippo point where schools of hippo submerge on the approach of vehicles only to surface seconds later to shot and gamble their displeasure as the crocodiles sunbathe on the river banks mouths agape. Between meals there is optional visit to the maasai villages for an insight to their culture if clients so wish. Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge/Keekerok lodge/Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Day 7.Amboseli National Park

Depart Mara after breakfast and proceed to Nairobi for lunch. After lunch drive to Amboseli at the foothills of snow capped Mt.Kilimanjaro , Africa ’s highest peak. Game drive enroute to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Amboseli Serena lodge.

Day 8.Amboseli.

Morning (6:30am) and afternoon (1500hrs) game viewing drive inside the Park. Amboseli is a photogenic Park and hosts a great number of game and birdlife including the lion,Huge herds of elephant and the splendid cheetah.Enjoy early morning spectacular views of the snow-capped Mountain.All meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge/Amboseli Serena lodge.

Day 9.Amboseli/Ngorongoro

Depart after breakfast and drive to Namanga border town. Cross the border Arriving Arusha for lunch at Impala Hotel. Afternoon proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enroute game viewing arriving at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/Similar for dinner and overnight.

Day 10.Ngorongoro Crater.

Breakfast at lodge and descend by 4WD vehicle for a half day crater tour. Game viewing in the crater.Ascend back to lodge for lunch.Afternoon at leisure.Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge/similar.

Day 11.Serengeti National Park.

Depart after breakfast and take picnic lunch with you as you proceed for Serengeti with a brief stop at Olduvai Gorge the Historical Site, Picnic lunch and proceed arriving Serengeti for late afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti sopa lodge/similar.

Day 12.Serengeti.

Full day in Serengeti with early morning and late afternoon game drives in the vast Serengeti plain. The term Serengeti means endless plains in Maasai language. In the central plains there are carnivores like leopard, lion, hyena and cheetah. This park is normally the scene of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra that occurs between the Kenyan Mara and the Serengeti. Varied bird species can be seen here including eagles, ducks, geese, egrets, vultures, secretary birds, ibis, stork, herons, kites, pelicans, cranes and guinea fowl. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Sopa lodge/similar.

Day 13. Lake Manyara National Park.

Depart in the morning for Lake Manyara arriving for lunch. Late afternoon game drive inside the park to search for wild game, the park is home to plenty of game and birdlife.Lake manyara National Park, famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingoes. This beautiful park is at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment and comprises of forest, woodland, grasslands, and swamps. Gazelles, impala, buffalo, wildebeest, the famous tree climbing lion, hyena, baboon, giraffe, hippopotamus, and a great number of smaller mammals,350 species of bird, storks and flamingoes. The park contains five distinct vegetation zones and is of scenic beauty Dinner and overnight at Lake Manyara Serena/Lake Manyara Hotel.

Day 14.Arusha/Nairobi.

Breakfast at lodge and drive to Arusha arriving in good time for lunch and 0200pm shuttle back to Nairobi. Arriving Nairobi at 1830hrs.We pick you for transfer to JKIA Airport for your flight out

Price per person sharing a double room USD4280 Price per person sharing a triple room USD4200. Single room supplement USD795. Departures daily, minimum 2 persons

Inclusive in safari cost;

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We have carefully chosen a collection of classic lodge safaris in Kenya that will take you into remote wilderness areas of Kenya in comfort and style. These Kenya lodge safaris packages are classified as follows.

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Our lodge safaris in Kenya are luxurious range of Africa safaris that take advantage of unique locations, taking guests on a spectacular tour through remote wilderness areas to enjoy the most outstanding wildlife viewing in Kenya. Our lodge safari itineraries provide superb encounters with the wildlife and scenic areas in Kenya. The lodge tours in Kenya may sometime combine standard lodge accommodations with luxury tented camps that are pre-erected prior to guests’ arrival. These camping camp sites are always located in private areas, away from any crowds or public areas, and in exclusive wildlife areas. The safaris in Kenya use “meru-style” tents for the camping camp sites. The innovative design of these camping tents, with their hexagonal shape, walk-in structure and en-suite separate toilet and shower areas, allow for a sense of space, unmatched views, and privacy. The camping tent interiors create a sense of stepping back in time, ‘Out-of-Africa’-style, with flowing linens of

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These lodge safaris are expertly guided and hosted throughout Africa by an experienced and fully trained professional tour guide, ensuring a seamless interpretation of a diversity of African safari holiday experiences. The Kenya lodge safari tours guides are dedicated and committed individuals who love what they do and seek to share their travel knowledge and passion with their guests. The travel guide remains with the group throughout the lodge safari in Kenya, ensuring that there is a consistent and detailed interpretation tailored to your specific interests. The special feeling of the luxury lodge safari combined with the nights in the permanent safari tented camps make the Kenya safaris the ultimate private Africa safari vacation

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Volunteer Teaching Program

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Volunteer Teaching Kenya

Description: Teach English, Mathematics, Science and other subjects at our primary schools in urban and rural areas of Kenya. No teaching certificate is required, but native English speakers are preferred.

Your voluntary contribution to teach English as a second language in Kenya or to teach other subjects, will be highly appreciated and fulfilling to yourself. We work with a number of schools where teaching volunteers will be placed..

Those volunteering for international teaching in Kenya are expected to have at least graduated from high school or be enrolled in a college. On completion of a mandatory overseas teaching orientation, the overseas volunteer teachers will be expected to work for between 4 to 5 hours a day.

The number of local teachers per school is normally small. In some schools the student to teacher ratios are so high, but sometimes in Kenya, that’s the only chance the students have to learn and make something out of their lives.

The students range in age from 4 to 14 from pre-kindergarten to class 8. For the younger children, you can help them with conversational English, basic math, arts & crafts, board games, playground games, sports like soccer and running, music, and any other talents you wish to share. For the older students, you can teach more formal subjects like English, science, math, and history. The school schedule is Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm with a two-hour sports period from 3-5pm where the students do things like cross-country running, soccer, and basketball.

All classes are taught in English in Kenya.

Qualification: Native English speakers are preferred.

Education

No teaching is done during April, August or December due to school holidays in these months.

Program Cost:

2 Weeks : US $740

4 Weeks : US$ 1, 090

Extra Week: US$100

Included in Program Fee

• All Food

• All Accommodations

• Airport Pickup/Dropoff

• Transfer to Project Location

• Orientation

•Sim Card for your Cell Phone

• 24/7country coordination

• First Night Hotel acommodation on Bed and Breakfast

Not Included in Program Fee

• Airfare

• Visa Fee

• Vaccinations

• Internet

• Phone Calls

Host Family Accomodation

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Volunteering in Kenya: Maasailand Teaching

The Maasai have largely managed to remain outside of mainstream African culture and maintain their traditional ways, although this becomes more challenging each year. For this reason Maasai are increasingly seeking the opportunities African society has to offer. With little government support Maasai struggle to find teachers and medical professionals to work in their schools and medical clinics.

Teaching Program: It is estimated that less than half of all Maasai children attend schools, so teaching volunteers are urgently needed to help reverse this trend. Volunteers have the opportunity to educate children at primary school level. Subjects taught include English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Volunteers are also encouraged to initiate extra-curricular activities.

The Maasai have largely managed to remain outside of mainstream African culture and maintain their traditional ways, although this becomes more challenging each year. For this reason Maasai are increasingly seeking the opportunities African society has to offer. With little government support Maasai struggle to find teachers and medical professionals to work in their schools and medical clinics.

It is estimated that less than half of all Maasai children attend schools, so teaching volunteers are urgently needed to help reverse this trend. Volunteers have the opportunity to educate children at primary school level. Subjects taught include English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Volunteers are also encouraged to initiate extra-curricular activities like, art ‘n’ crafts, reading groups, drama, music and sports.

You may find Kenyan classrooms very different to your own past experience. They are often lacking in funding and resources. At best, a standard classroom may consist of chairs, a chalkboard and very little in terms of other equipment. Even textbooks are rare and students often find themselves sharing textbooks if they are available.

Each grade will have its own classroom and you can expect to have a class size of 30 to 50 students. There are 8 classes in a day, with several breaks in between. After three o’clock, there are no classes, but the students do alternative things such as play sports, hold debates, or work on their homework. The official school day begins at 7:50am and ends at 5pm.

The teaching staff is made up of paid and local volunteer teachers. You may be working as the sole teacher in the classroom or in partnership with a Kenyan teacher. Sometimes Kenyan teachers will step down in order for you to take their classes, we do not encourage this and strongly recommend that volunteers work in partnership with Kenyan teachers to introduce new skills, knowledge and practical teaching methods to the classroom that can be carried on after your placement. Working in partnership will also provide volunteers the opportunity to learn another ways of doing things also.

The level of English language skills will offer a challenge. Regardless of the education level, English skills amongst the children will vary due to age and the quality of education they have received. As a result, levels of individuals within classes often differ and you will be expected to work with the varying levels.

School is in session three months at a time (January to March, May to July, September to November) and then the students are given a month break before beginning again. Exams normally occur at the end of term time. Volunteers working during exam time are expected to help prepare students for exams and grade them.

Note: the type of work volunteers will perform is subject to the needs of the particular project they are placed at and their own experience and skills.

Volunteer work expectation

Volunteers are expected to work a minimum of 4 to 6 hours a day, 5 days a week from Monday to Saturday. Sundays are days off. Volunteers are able to work beyond this minimum commitment.

It is vital that you are flexible and willing to adapt to situations as they arise. You cannot predict what each day may bring. We also ask that you are prepared to follow any rules set by us or our partners to ensure continuity of the program. New initiatives you may wish to set up at your project should be discussed with Lecden-Kenya. and your project director supervisor before implementation to ensure that what you set up is appropriate for the project.

Accommodation

Volunteers in the Teaching, Medical/Health and HIV/AIDS program will be accommodated in a homestay situation. While volunteers in the Children’s program may be accommodated in either a homestay, volunteer dormitory, or at the Children’s Home they are working in.

Accommodation at homestays is with everyday members of the community who have invited international volunteers into their homes. Each host situation is different in terms of the number and make-up of people living in the house, their personal circumstances, style of accommodation, and their expectation of you as a guest in their home.

Volunteer dormitory accommodation is where volunteers live together in a house located near their placement and are cared for by househelp.

Accommodation at a Children’s Home is located onsite and provides the volunteer with separate sleeping quarters from the children. Volunteers are cared for by the Home’s staff.

Accommodation providers have been selected to ensure volunteer well-being and comfort, to maintain safety and security, and to give an insight into Kenyan life. Take the opportunity to get to know those at your accommodation. You have a unique opportunity to learn a different way of living and culture. Make the most of it!

What you can expect

Volunteers can expect to share a room with one to three other volunteers. Bedding, such as sheets, blankets, pillows, is provided however volunteers will need to supply their own mosquito nets. Mosquito nets cost less than US$10 and can be purchased in Nairobi on day two of Orientation.

Living is basic, but comfortable. In urban areas accommodation is modern relative to rural areas. Houses will generally have electricity, running water, hot water and flushing toilets. Internet, telephone, ATMs, supermarkets, and restaurants are an easy travel distance from accommodation. Public transport is readily accessible and just a short walk from most urban accommodation sites.

In contrast, rural accommodation may not have electricity or running water. Common to all houses are bucket baths, squat toilets and boiled hot water. Internet, bank or ATMs, supermarkets, and restaurants are located in the nearest town which will require public transport to get to. Public transport is available but will normally require volunteers to walk a distance to get to.

Both urban and rural accommodation will not have telephones. For this reason it is recommended volunteers buy a local mobile phone to keep in contact with family and friends at home, other volunteers and program staff. Volunteers will have an opportunity to buy a mobile phone on day two of Orientation and the cost is upwards of US$30. Remember to keep an eye on international calling charges.

Meals

Volunteers will be served two meals per day: breakfast and dinner. While meals will differ from accommodation to accommodation, volunteers can expect the style of food served to be in keeping with the traditional Kenyan diet. An example of the types of meals served:

Breakfast: bread with jam, fruit, and chai tea.

Dinner: a typical dinner includes three dishes of the following: beans, rice, potatoes, meat, spinach, cabbage, mixed vegetables, or chapatti.

Please note that snack food is not provided as part of the meals supplied at your accommodation.

As you can see the Kenyan diet is made up of mostly carbohydrate dishes and meat served at most one to two times a week. For most, this will be a new way of eating and you may like to consider supplementing your diet with vitamins and perhaps purchasing food from a local market or supermarket. If your diet differs from the foods listed above, let your accommodation provider know so not to cause any confusion about your eating habits.

Water

As it is not advisable to drink tap water we recommend that you purchase bottled water. This is widely available in Kenya and you can expect to pay about US$10 per week. This would provide you with 2 liters of water per day. Be sure to check that the seals are not broken.

Boiled water is another good option for safe drinking water. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/contentWaterTreatment.aspx) recommends boiling water as the best method for making water safe to drink. Boiling water as recommended will kill bacterial, parasitic, and viral causes of diarrhea. Directions for boiling water: boil water vigorously for 1 minute and allow it to cool to room temperature (do not add ice).

Where to buy? What you can buy?

Kenya has a large number of outlets where food is sold, ranging from small outdoor markets to large supermarkets, and roadside eateries to world famous restaurants. Prices vary greatly. You can expect to pay what you would in your own country when buying food from a supermarket or eating at a restaurant, while small markets and roadside eateries offer a much cheaper price option.

Transport

Your transport from your arrival location to the volunteer accommodation, and during Orientation is covered by the program fee. Once Orientation is complete volunteers are transferred to their program locations. Volunteers, in most cases, will be accommodated a reasonable walking distance from their project location and will be able to walk to work each day. For those who are accommodated outside of a reasonable walking distance and when public transport is available, money for transport will be provided. Note: any transport money provided in this instance is at the discretion of Lecden-Kenya.

Transport on departure from the program is not covered by the program fee. Volunteers will need to organise and pay for their own transport when leaving the program.

Getting around Kenya

Kenya has about 250 airports and airstrips (of vastly varying quality) and plenty of airlines connecting Nairobi with Mombasa, Kisumu, Nanyuki, Malindi, Lamu and the national parks/reserves of Amboseli, Masai Mara and Samburu. Flying around Kenya and its neighboring countries is a relatively safe way to cover a lot of ground.

Traveling by train between Nairobi and Mombasa is also a popular form of transport.

Kenya has a good network of regular buses, matatus (usually minibuses), shared-taxis and private taxis which will get you where you need to go; from home to the closest town or the neighboring country. To reduce any safety risks, only travel with recommended bus companies and taxi drivers and never travel by matatu at night. Cycling is best done in rural areas due to the chaotic traffic on the main roads, but the distances between towns and the poor condition of roads needs to be kept in mind.

Communication

Keeping in touch by post, telephone and email is generally easy, but sometimes not reliable.

Telephone

Kenya‘s telephone system is improving but the network is limited to main towns and often breaks down in times of heavy usage or bad weather conditions.

Volunteer accommodations do not have telephones, but phone booths are usually located in the cities. Most Kenyans however, rely on mobile phones to keep in contact with the outside world. For this reason we recommend volunteers buy a local mobile phone to keep in contact with family and friends at home, other volunteers and program staff. (Volunteers will have an opportunity to buy a mobile phone on day two of Orientation and cost upwards of US$30. Remember to keep an eye on international calling charges.)

Internet Services

IT has picked up rapidly in Kenya. Internet cafes are available in the main towns and you can expect to pay around US$1 for an hour of internet use. The internet is slow but it is a much cheaper option for keeping in touch with family and friends at home than telephone.

Post

There are several post offices in Kenya scattered around the country. The post, on average, takes a few days to Europe and around ten days to North America, Australia and New Zealand; times from these places to Kenya are slightly longer. It is a good idea to keep copies of letters or photo disks just incase they get lost in the post and we recommend not sending valuables just in case they go missing also.

Electricity

Electricity runs in cities and towns but not in extremely rural areas. Power cuts do occur, so a power surge protector for sensitive equipment and a torch and or head lamp are good ideas. Kenya’s electrical system is characterized by 240 volts AC, 50Hz with a rectangular blade 3 pin plug (http://kropla.com/!g.htm).

Free Time

Volunteers are free to do as they please during down time. For most, free time will be on weekends, public holidays and after volunteer duties are done for the day.

You can use free time to prepare for any future work or activities you may wish to plan. Some volunteers choose to help in other programs when they have free time. You may like to meet up with other volunteers during your free time to swap ideas or simply spend time with them. You may also like to visit local sights of interest.

If you are considering traveling around Kenya and neighboring countries we recommend you take the necessary safety precautions and the advice of our partner organisation and trusted locals. If you would like to discover Kenya by joining a safari you may like to consult our partner who can put you in touch with providers of safari packages at competitive rates. Organizing a safari can be done while in Kenya.

Number of Volunteers

The Kenya program usually has between 30 and 80 volunteers per month, but the number of volunteers varies depending on the season. Generally you are placed with one to three other volunteers at your project.

Program Cost:

2 Weeks : US $740

4 Weeks : US$ 1, 090

Extra Week: US$100

Included in Program Fee

• All Food

• All Accommodations

• Airport Pickup/Dropoff

• Transfer to Project Location

• Orientation

•Sim Card for your Cell Phone

• 24/7country coordination

• First Night Hotel acommodation on Bed and Breakfast

Not Included in Program Fee

• Airfare

• Visa Fee

• Vaccinations

• Internet

• Phone Calls

Host Family Accomodation

For Placement feel free to contact us

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How to move beyond dry flies into nymphing and other subsurface flies?

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How to move beyond dry flies into nymphing and other subsurface flies?

Hi All,

I’ve been doing dry fly fishing for trout so far and want to move into using sub-surface flies. Since that is somewhat more complicated than dry flies, do you have any suggestions about how one should proceed? My primary venues are mid-size rivers and creeks in the wv-va-pa-ny area. If I get a chance in a lake, I’ll try that out too.

In particular, I was wondering about the following things;

1) Is it better to start off with a floating line and then use weighted nymphs? Or should I get a sink-tip line? According to my understanding, both will allow me to do the same thing; fish at a depth. Any pros and cons? Since I’m somewhat new to fly fishing, I’d like to experiment with something that’s not overly complicated, but rather ease into subsurface fishing.

2) Subsurface flies seem like a recipe for hooks getting snagged at the bottom. Does this happen a lot to you guys? How do you deal with it? I used to have a lot of issues with my spinrod snagging the bottom, and I loved this about dry flies that it doesn’t happen.

3) This is not directly related to subsurface flies but fly fishing in general. With the following setup: a strike indicator, a dry fly and then a nymph tied to the bend of the dry fly hook; wouldn’t this lead to a lot of tangles while casting? I still get knots when I’m casting with one fly, so I was thinking this must be really complicated. How has your experience been?

Fishing nymph flies on floating fly line?

I heard it before but forgot… What can I attach to my floating fly line to make my flies sink?

What’s the thing that adds more weight. Say if I want to drop a fly down 8 ft?

Also, what is the technique called where you have a dry fly then tied onto that a trailing wet fly?

Can Flies Lay Eggs In Dry Cat Food?

Now that it’s summer we’ve switched to dry cat food for our adult cat. Flies inevitably get into the house and are landing on our cat’s dry food. He’s been acting more lethargic than usual and I was wondering if flies are able to lay eggs in the dry cat food?

How come my dry flies dont float?

I use floating line floating tippet I use materials like deer hair and rooster hackle on my dry flies but they still sink

What are good methods of fishing for trout other than fly fishing?

I am going to the Hiwassee soon with some friends. They don’t fly fish, and they dont have enough time to learn. Will they be able to attract trout with a zebco?

What fly fishing flies/methods work best for you in the river you usually fish in, and whare is it located?

Just seeing what flies and methods work best for you on the river you fish.

need some step by step instructions using dry flies with a spinner reel?

so am going to go out and get some “pistol pete” dry flies. And I’ve got a spinner reel, and probably wont ever go to a fly rod. So should i work the fly’s like I work my panther martin spinners? I’m scared that I won’t get much casting distance with how light these flies must be. any help would be great!

fishing trout with a spinner or a dry fly?

I’m getting interested in trout fishing and I have spoken to some Trout Unlimited guys and they all swear by dry flies. I myself am just starting and I’ve done a little rooster tail fishing with some nice catches. Is one more humane than the other as far as catch and release goes? Also whats a nice fly fishing reel and rod to get as a noob?

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Czech Nymphing – The Essential Fly Fishing Technique

80% of Trout Food is Found on the River Bed or Just Off of It! – so Czech Nymphing is an Essential Fly Fishing Technique

Czech nymphing was introduced to the UK in the 1990 World Championships. The Czech team beat the UK International teams on the Welsh River Dee. The Czechs caught grayling in numbers from places that were thought impossibly fast or deep previously. This sent shockwaves through the world of competition angling. The technique is today considered to be pretty much a standard – an essential part of every grayling anglers armoury.

Firstly, let’s take a look at the flies, the Czech nymph has many, many variations, but all are based upon one simple design, utilising a heavily-leaded hook. They are intended to be fished very deep, in fast water, weight & a slim profile are important.

Czech Nymphing Tackle

A 5 or 6-weight rod will be sufficient, 9′ to 10′ is ideal for better control of the flies. Leader should be of about 9′ in length, NOT tapered as they are counter-productive as tapered leader won’t sink quickly enough. Just use something like 6lb down to the top dropper, with 4lb from there down. Use two 5-6″ droppers, one about 18″ above the point fly, the other about 18″ above that. The true Czech method is to fish the heaviest nymph on the top dropper, so that it helps carry the other flies down to the correct level. To help ensure rapid sinking of the flies, degrease the leader. You will be looking for takes on the end of the flyline, so depending on your eyesight you may wish to use some sort of bite indicator.

Tactics

The water will be fast, streamy water, normally considered unfishable on the fly, probably 18″ – 3′ deep. You’ll want to get your flies as near to the bottom as possible. Do not fish with more than about 3-4′ of flyline outside the tip ring. This is difficult to do, as the fly fishermans natural tendency is to shoot a bit of line.

This is extremely short range fishing, fish will be close to your rod! Do not cast conventionally, there is not enough line & the nymphs are far too heavy – the nymphs that provide the casting weight. Use a flicking action to throw the nymphs upstream at an angle of about 30 degrees. Done correctly, the ‘flick cast’ will extend the leader so that the nymphs lie in a straight line upstream. They will immediately start to sink rapidly as the current brings the flies back down towards you.

To stay in touch with the flies, don’t retrieve any line, just track round with the rod, raising & lowering the tip as appropriate. Watch your indicator very closely! Any hesitation, draw, stutter, check – strike it immediately.

Because of the fast nature of the water grayling and trout will have little chance to closely examine the fly and hit quickly. Fan cast the water ahead of you and, if no action, take a pace or two upstream & repeat. This is fast fishing, each cast is fished out in 5-10 seconds and you’re straight into the next one, a lightweight rod helps the weary arms. Often it is often useful to let the flies come down below you and allow them to fish for a few moments as they come round the bend and onto ‘the dangle’.

Keep the rod tip above the indicator & steadily ‘lean’ downstream, dropping the tip as you do so. This can be a particularly effective tactic, taking one or two more fish out of water that has already been worked.

Obviously, with this technique you do not need to restrict yourself to Czech nymphs. The key is to use heavily-weighted flies, so goldheads, caddis will do just as well. ’Matching the hatch’ is not a priority with this fishing! This is an active searching method and, as such, technique is more important than specific pattern.

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A visit to the PALAENTOLOGY department in the National Museums of Kenya is a must where findings, documentations and hominid fossils are exhibited.

“OLD IS GOLD AND EXPERIENCE AND CONSTRUCTIVE IDEAS ARE ATTACHED TO OLD AGE.”

Your guides are paleontologists who have been involved in day to day findings, research, fossil hunters and have travelled bringing with them a world and wealthy experience in this human race.

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EAST AFRICAN ARCHAELOGICAL EXPERIENCE

Day 1.Arrival in Nairobi by international flight. Met by our representative and transferred

to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay at the Nairobi Safari Club Hotel.

DAY 2:After breakfast, Have a guided visit of the Nairobi National Museum with the Director of the Archaeological department, followed by a discussion (questions and answers). Depart for

Lake Magadi where you will visit the Olergesaille archaeological site. Picnic lunch. Evening transfer to Naivasha for check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the Lake Naivasha Country Club.

DAY 3:After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara Game Reserve via Narok. Check-in and lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive in the reserve that is famous for its large concentration of wildlife as well as bird life. It is the Natural prolongation of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Dinner and overnight stay at the Mara Sopa lodge.

DAY 4:Full day spent at the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. All meals and overnight stay at the Sopa Lodge.

DAY 5:After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park with a visit to the Hyrax Hill Neolithic site en-route. Check-in and late lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game drive in the park that is famous for its large concentration of pink flamingoes and other bird life. It is Kenya’s first Rhino sanctuary for both the black and the white species. Dinner and overnight stay at the Lake Nakuru lodge.

DAY 6:After breakfast, depart for Kabarnet. Visit the archaeological site where they excavated the Millenium Man and also the Kabarnet Museum. Picnic lunch. Evening, transferred to the hotel for check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the Kabernet Hotel.

DAY 7:After breakfast, depart for Baringo. Check-in and lunch at the Lake Bogoria Hotel. Afternoon visit to the Lake Bogoria National Reserve. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8: After breakfast, depart for Nairobi. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the Nairobi Safari Club .

DAY 9:After breakfast, depart for Arusha, Tanzania. Customs and immigrations formalities at the Namanga border. Met by our Tanzanian representatives and transferred to Mountain Village Hotel for lunch. Afternoon depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Visit the Mto wa Mbu village. You will have the occasion of meeting with the villagers, visiting a kindergaten, a church and also learn the traditional methods of cultivation. Transferred to the lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

DAY 10:After breakfast, go for a morning game drive in the Park and around Lake Manyara. Return to the lodge for lunch and then depart for Serengeti. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

DAY 11 AND 12.Two full days at Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives plus visit to Serengeti Center, a museum that concentrates on the history and ecosystem of this region. All meals and overnight stay at the Serengeti Sopa Lodge.

DAY 13.After breakfast, depart for the Olduvai archaeological site. Visit of the museum and the excavation site. Picnic lunch and depart for Ngorongoro. Check-in, dinner and overnight stay at the Ngorongoro Sopa lodge.

DAY 14:After breakfast, depart for a full day crater tour using 4 x4 vehicles. Picnic lunch. Evening, transferred back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay

DAY 15:After breakfast, depart for Arusha. Lunch will be at Arusha restaurant.Aftrernoon board shuttle transfer to Nairobi to get your flight back home.

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