Family
safari holiday in Tanzania; Safari,Kenya Family Vacations,Treat
your whole family a memorable African safari! Our itineraries
includes activities for the whole family, i.e. game drives,
Balloon air safaris, walks, cultural exchanges, and plenty
of time for swimming and exploring. Journey with your
family through the most spectacular game parks of Kenya
into the immense, remote wild lands of the Maasai Mara.
Follow the seasonal migration of wildebeest, beautiful
landscapes and thousands on birds in Rift Valley Lakes
.Accommodation is offered in well selected lodges or campsites
for the very adventurous families where they will witness
the most extraordinary dramas of the African wilderness
A
safari holiday for all the family. A great mix of real
African adventure with magnificent wildlife, exotic
places and comfortable accommodation.Kenya Family safari
with educational activities in Kenya parks and luxury
accomodation
A
specially designed safari with the specific needs of
your family size and needs in mind. Whether your family
group comprises of adults, kids or a combination of
both, this safari guarantees you enough fun.
Research
has proved that there can be no more exciting holiday
for children than an African Safari.
* 01: Nakuru/ Maasai Mara/ Serengeti/ Ngorongoro in
10 Days Scheduled to depart any day
Lake
Nakuru, Nakuru National Park,Masai Mara, Musoma, Lake
Victoria, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation
Area, Mau Escarpment, Great Rift Valley, Arusha, Nairobi
This
is a safari that promises the best of Kenya and Tanzania’s
premier parks. Visit the small but rewarding Lake Nakuru
National park thereafter proceeding towards Masai Mara
(Kenya’s most celebrated game park). This is where the
great wildebeest migration is a spectacle to behold
for any would be visitor to Kenya mainly in July and
August of each year.
In
Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater is said to have the world’s
densest population of lion. In Lake Manyara lions have
developed a liking for residing in the branches of trees,
where they can both sleep and watch for prey whilst
the Serengeti is notable for its large migratory herds
of wildebeest and zebras with strings of predators in
trail. The Ngorongoro crater also offers amazing wildlife
viewing and scen
Day
1 – Nairobi - Lake Nakuru National Park
We depart Nairobi and drive down the Escarpment to the
floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National
Park for an afternoon game drive. The park covers 180
sq km and is home to warthogs, waterbuck, buffaloes,
reedbucks, and the occasional leopard. White and black
rhinos were introduced to the park some years ago and
you will find white rhino at the southern end. The park
has also retained its reputation as an ornithologists’
delight with more than 400 species of bird found here.
We spend the night at a campsite just outside of town.
Day
2 & 3 –Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
We head south to Narok, camping in our permanent Talek
riverside campsite situated at the edge of the park.
Here we have stand-up tents with beds for use as well
as small wood cabins for those after a touch more comfort.
Hot showers are available in the camp and meals are
served in the dinning mess or in the open.
The
Mara reserve is 1510 sq km of incredible wide-open landscapes
and fertile riverine woodland following the looping
meanders of the Mara and Talek rivers. Wherever you
go in the Mara you will see a frequent amount of wildlife
such as Masai giraffe, baboons, warthogs, bat eared
foxes, grey jackals, spotted hyena, topis, impala, hartebeests,
wildebeest. Elephants, buffaloes, zebras and hippos
also exist in great numbers. It is also common to see
lions either basking after a heavy meal, or surveying
the plains for their next meal. Cheetahs and leopards
are harder to spot but are still reasonably common.
The
ultimate action here is without doubt the annual wildebeest
exodus in July and August when millions of these grass
eaters move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher
grass before turning south again in October.
Balloon
trips are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the
savannah plains and the wildlife after which you come
back down for a beautiful champagne breakfast. These
trips can be arranged at our office upon booking.
Day
4 – Maasai Mara - Musoma
We leave the campsite and drive through the southern
part of the reserve viewing game as we proceed to the
Tanzanian border at Isebania / Sirari. We stop for the
night in a quiet town on the shores of the immense Lake
Victoria known as Musoma. The surrounding countryside
is home to many different tribes including the Kuria,
Jita, Luo, and Taturu. Musoma’s colourful port and variety
of tribes make it a vibrant town.
Day
5 – Musoma - Serengeti National Park
Leaving in the morning, we drive south and west to the
western corridor of the great Serengeti via Ndabaka
Gate with a picnic lunch enroute. The afternoon is spent
viewing game and we overnight at Ndabaka Gate. We will
spend three days appreciating the vastness of the Serengeti.
Serengeti
is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park
covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai
Mara National reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population
of about 2 million and several other hoofed species
(which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi,
Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer,
roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog),
it is sure to attract a string of prey such as lion,
leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and bat eared
foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and the few remaining
black rhinoceros are restricted to the Moru Koppies
area.
Day
6 – Serengeti National Park
Departing in the morning, you drive west game viewing
through the western corridor of the Serengeti to the
Central region of Seronera. Overnight at one of the
campsites at Seronera.
You
can visit the park all year round but there is less
game in the park during the dry season – July /October,
where they migrate to the Masai Mara in Kenya. During
March to May the herds move in search of grazing to
the southern section and in May to June, they move towards
the western corridor of the park. Serengeti in the low
season will still offer game viewing to match that of
any park in Africa, and for some, the fact that there
will be fewer tourists may be an added bonus.
Day
7 – Serengeti National Park
A full day’s game viewing in the central Serengeti.
Overnight at one of the campsites in Seronera.
Serengeti
offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and kori
bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches, and
raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small bird
is the lilac breasted roller.
Day
8 - Ngorongoro Crater
We view game as we drive southeast up into the magnificent
Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we spend the night
at the Simba (Lion) campsite on the crater rim. The
Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic
caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning
arena.
It
is frequently described as one of the wonders of the
world, not only because of its geological magnificence,
but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural
sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of
large mammals. Ngorongoro and other freestanding mountains
are volcanic in origin, formed during the fracturing
process that created the Rift valley 15 to 20 million
years ago. When it peaked in size 3 million years ago
it was a similar height to Mt. Kilimanjaro today!
Day
9 - Arusha
We start refreshingly early to enjoy a full morning’s
crater tour as we have a greater chance of seeing wildlife
at this early hour. After lunch, we relocate you to
Arusha town where we camp at a campsite or you have
a choice of checking in to your own hotel at an extra
cost.
Day
10 - Nairobi
After a leisurely breakfast and a walk around Arusha
town, which is situated at the base of Mt. Meru, we
travel back to Nairobi where you are dropped off at
our office. Arusha is a vibrant and bustling town as
it is the gateway to Tanzania’s national parks and game
reserves.
Cost
per person joining a group US$ 1590
Package
Includes: camping safari
-transport by safari vehicle
- Crater service fees/conservation fees.
- Services of a professional English speaking guide
- Game parks or national parks entry fees;
- Campsite fees;- Camping gear
- Use of our two/three person tents;
- Foam mattresses;
- Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by
our cook
- 1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price
excludes: camping safari
- Drinks
- Tipping
- Cultural visits to Maasai
- Sleeping bags
- Personal effects
- Kenya /Tanzania Visas
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
Best
of Kenya and Northern Tanzania adventure camping safari
covering Samburu national park,Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru
and Naivasha, Amboseli/Northern Tanzania National park,
Serengeti, Ngorongoro ,Lake Manyara and Tarangire in
15 Days .
Day
1: Nairobi- Samburu Game Reserve
Pick up from your hotel at 0700 hrs and passing the
majestic Mt. Kenya en route to the open savannah of
Samburu Game Reserve. We camp in the narrow stretch
of palms and woodland by the Ewaso Nyiro River which
provides water for the animals and some relief from
the equatorial sun.
Day
2: Samburu National reserve.
Full day spent exploring the park. Dinner and overnight
at a campsite.
The
highlights of Samburu game reserve is the spectacular
scenic beauty, rivers and forests. It is an area where
the local people have a rich and colorful heritage.
The reserves have numerous permanent springs and a wealth
of wildlife which includes leopard, hippo, elephant,
lion, reticulated giraffe, grevy’s zebra and crocodile
in the Ewaso Nyiro River. Over 365 species of birds
have been identified in the sanctuaries.
Day
3 Samburu- Mt.Kenya/Sweet waters
Depart
Samburu and proceed to Mt.Kenya region. Lunch at Mountain
Rock lodge followed by after noon game drives at the
Sweetwater’s game ranch. Children can also enjoy a full
hour of Horse riding Dinner and overnight stay at Mt.Rock
campsite
Sweetwater’s
is the only sanctuary for rehabilitation in Kenya of
these widely abused chimpanzees with two groups living
in an environment as close to their natural habitat
as possible. The site is also a dedicated black rhino
breeding area.
Day
4 Mt.Kenya - Lake Nakuru National park.
We
break the camp soon after breakfast and proceed to Lake
Nakuru National park. Lunch enroute followed by an afternoon
game drives as the pick lake. Dinner and overnight at
a campsite.
Lake
Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake on the edges of Nakuru
town and lies a distance of 160 kilometers from Nairobi.
The lake is world famous as home to millions of flamingoes.
The number of flamingoes depends on the water level
which determines the quantity of algae on which the
birds feed. Flamingoes are known to migrate to other
Rift Valley lakes whenever the water level is low. The
National Park surrounds the lake and was gazetted to
protect the colony of flamingoes as well as provide
sanctuary for endangered species such as the rhino.
There are about 25 white and black rhinos, one of the
largest concentrations in the country. Predators are
also residents to this park while Rothschild’s giraffe
have been trans-located into the park for safety
Day
5: Lake Nakuru- Naivasha
We
break the camp soon after break fast and proceed to
Lake Naivasha.Morning visit to hells gate national park-
this park can be explored on foot or by cycling- bicycles
are available for hire at an extra cost. Dinner and
overnight stay at fisherman’s camp
Hells
gate national park is characterized by diverse topography
and geological scenery. It has historically been an
important home for the rare lammergeyer, but it is now
thought that the famous pair of birds may not have nested
in the park for several years.
One
is encouraged to hike and cycle in the park. This is
a rarity in Kenyan National Parks, and is only made
possible due to the lack of large predators such as
lions and cheetahs
Day
6 : Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National park
Break
the camp and proceed to Amboseli national park. Via
Nairobi –Amboseli is the magnificent park at the foot
hills of Mt.Kilimanjaro.After noon gamedrives followed
by dinner and overnight stay at a campsite.
This
small park (at 392 sq km) is the second most popular
park in Kenya after Maasai Mara, mainly due to the spectacular
backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern boundary.
Day
7 : Amboseli National park
Full
day spent exploring the park. Optional visit to Maasai
villages can be arranged with our guide between game
drives. Overnight stay at a campsite.
Amboseli
means ‘the place of water’ in Maasai language. The park
has an endless supply of water which is filtered through
thousands of meters of volcanic rock from Mount Kilimanjaro.
Animal species seen include elephant, zebra, wildebeest,
giraffe, impala and leopard. The birdlife seen here
includes pelican, bee eater, kingfisher, African fish
eagle and pygmy falcon. Amboseli is one of the most
popular parks and offers excellent accommodation facilities.
There are five lodges and two campsites inside the park.
Kilimanjaro forms the backdrop of this game sanctuary
and it is a sight to see and marvel at. The nomadic
richly decorated Maasai who are deeply steeped in Maasai
culture entertain visitors with enchanting dances of
ageless Africa.
Day
8: Amboseli - Lake Manyara
After
breakfast, we drive into Tanzania via the Namanga border.
We also pass through Arusha to Lake Manyara National
park with lunch enroute. Regardless of the direction
we approach Manyara from, the view is always fantastic.
We proceed to a campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Lake
Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake that is part of
the Rift Valley wall; the lake is at the base of this
dramatic western escarpment giving it a beautiful and
serene setting. In addition to this peaceful setting,
Lake Manyara’s main attractions are its rich bird life,
tree climbing lions and its hippos, which you can see
at a closer range than many other places. Lake Manyara
also hosts thousands of flamingos at certain times of
the year and has diverse vegetation ranging from savannah,
to marshes and acacia woodland, enabling a variety of
wildlife habitats including butterflies.
Day
9: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National park
Morning
gamedrives at Lake Manyara National park then proceed
to Serengeti national park.Game is viewed as we proceed
to the campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
10 /11 Serengeti National park
Full
days spent exploring the park .
Serengeti
is Africa’s most famous and Tanzania’s largest park
covering 14,736 sq km and is adjoining with the Masai
Mara National reserve in Kenya. With a wildebeest population
of about 2 million and several other hoofed species
(which include zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, impala, topi,
Grants gazelle, Kongoni, Eland, Kirk’s dik dik, klipspringer,
roan, Oryx, oribi, waterbuck, buffalo, giraffe and warthog),
the Serengeti is sure to attract a string of prey such
as lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena, golden jackals and
bat eared foxes. Elephants are relatively scarce and
the few remaining black rhinoceros are restricted to
the Moru Koppies area.
Serengeti
also offers rewarding bird viewing with ostrich and
kori bustard being common, a variety of larks, finches,
and raptors can be seen but the most distinctive small
bird is the lilac breasted roller.
Day
12: Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge
After
an early breakfast, we drive south to the magnificent
Ngorongoro crater via the historical Olduvai Gorge whilst
game watching only interrupted by a picnic lunch enroute.
We stop and set camp at the Simba (Lion) Campsite.
The
Ngorongoro crater is the world’s biggest whole volcanic
caldera at 8300 sq km and is arguably the most stunning
arena. It is frequently described as one of the wonders
of the world, not only because of its geological magnificence,
but also because it serves as an extraordinary natural
sanctuary for some of Africa’s largest populations of
large mammals.
The
Olduvai Gorge cuts through rock beds layered in time
sequence from 2 million years ago to the present. It
is here where humanoid bones have been found dating
back to over 1.75 million years including a direct ancestor
of modern man. Fossil footprints (over three million
years old) have also been found here and are the most
ancient footprints yet discovered. There is an excellent
site museum where you can explore the diggings with
a guide and it is also a great place to view birds.
Day
13 : Ngorongoro- Tarangire national park
Morning
crater tour then proceed to Tarangire national park
.Dinner and overnight at a campsite.
Day
14: Tarangire – Arusha
Full
morning gamedrives the return to the camp for lunch.
Break the camp soon after lunch and drive to Arusha
town for overnight at a budget hotel.
Herds
of up to 300 elephants scratch the dry river bed for
underground streams, while migratory wildebeest, zebra,
buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland crowd
the shrinking lagoons. It's the greatest concentration
of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem - a smorgasbord
for predators – and the one place in Tanzania where
dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared
oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly
observed
Day
15 : Arusha – Nairobi
Board
a Nairobi bound shuttle bus and drive to Nairobi – to
arrive at 1400 hrs.
Package
Includes: camping safari
-transport
by safari vehicle
-
Crater service fees/conservation fees.
-
Services of a professional English speaking guide
-
Game parks or national parks entry fees;
-
Campsite fees;- Camping gear
-
Use of our two/three person tents;
-
Foam mattresses;
-1
night accommodations in Arusha on Half board basis
-
Three meals per day whilst on safari, prepared by our
cook
-
1 litre Mineral water per person per day
Price
excludes: camping safari
-
Drinks
-
Tipping
-
Cultural visits to Maasai/Samburu villages
-
Sleeping bags
-
Personal effects
-
Kenya /Tanzania Visas
-
Hotel accommodation in Nairobi after the safari
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