Summary:
This in-depth classic safari includes feature the entire northern Tanzania national parks at an unhurried pace to leisurely enjoy the diversity that Tanzania Uganda and Kenya has to offer .
Day1: Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe, you will be met and transferred to Speke Hotel in Kampala for overnight. BB.
Day 2: Mbarara
Depart in the morning and drive to Mbarara on good tarmac road. Along the way, stop at the
Equator, Local Drum makers and take pictures of the Ankole Long Horned Cattle.
Lunch en route.
Dinner and overnight at Regency Lakeview Hotel Mbarara.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Bwindi
Depart after breakfast for the Mountain Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi arriving in time for
lunch at the tracking base. In the afternoon, take a self guided walk around the camp along the
Munyaga River before returning for sunset views across the Bwindi Forest.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Camp.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4: Bwindi
After breakfast, travel to the base of the mountain for a briefing before starting the gorilla trek -
30 minutes to 8 hours trekking. After picnic lunches and drinks in the Bwindi Impenetrable, we
return to base for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Camp.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast you will have some time at at Leisure, before departing for Lake Bunyonyi believed to be one of the deepest crater lakes in Africa. In the afternoon, take a canoe ride or do some Cray fishing around the evergreen islands.
Meals and overnight at Nature's Prime Island.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6: Kampala/Nairobi
Depart for Kampala for lunch at the Gallery Cafe before proceeding to the airport for a late evening flight to Nairobi. On arriving Nairobi, met and transferred to Sarova Stanely Hotel for overnight, BB.
Meal Plan: {B, L}
Day 7: Samburu
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Samburu National Park arriving at Samburu Sopa Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8: Samburu
spend a Full Day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive. Samburu is abeautiful and and game abundant park, home to rarely found species. Optional activities include a visit to a local Samburu village ,guided nature and bird walks.
All meals and overnight at Samburu Sopa Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 9: The Ark
Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive to Aberdare National Park arriving outspan hotel in time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to TreeTops Hotel for overnight, this unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife - elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. Dinner and overnight at the tree hotel.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 10: Lake Nakuru
Depart after breakfast to Lake Nakuru National Park with a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls. Arrive Lake Nakuru Lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park e.g the Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 11: Maasai Mara
Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to Maasai
Mara arriving Mara Sopa Lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
at the lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 12 & 13: Maasai Mara
Spend two Days in Maasai Mara, Kenya's popular game sanctuary where you will have the
best opportunity of spotting the Big Five. Have Morning and Afternoon game Drives
There will also be an optional visit to a local Maasai village.All meals and overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 14: Nairobi
Depart Mara after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi . Drop at your hotel – Fairview Hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis. Optional dinner at The Carnivore Restaurant.
Meal Plan: {B}
Day 15: Amboseli
Depart after breakfast for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in
time for lunch .The Park is famous for its big game and great scenic beauty whose entire
landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the
lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 16: Amboseli
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt.
Kilimanjaro, returning to Serena Lodge for late breakfast. Morning at leisure - afternoon game
drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 17: Lake Manyara
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania border) where you will
change vehicle and driver/guide. After customs formalities drive to Arusha for lunch at Impala
Hotel, and then proceed to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 18: Manyara/Serengeti
Morning game drive in the Manyara Park, a park dotted with exotic trees such as the giant fig,
baobab and mahogany and famous for lions that sprawl on trees (though rare these
Days). Depart
after lunch for Serengeti Nat. Park arriving Serengeti for dinner and overnight at your Choice of your Lodge Either Serena's or Sopa's.
Approx transit time: 4 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 19: Serengeti
Full Day in Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives in the rolling grasslands studded with
wildlife for as far as the eye can see. All meals and overnight at Lodge of your choice Serena's or Sopa Lodge Serengeti.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 20: Ngorongoro
Another morning game drive in Serengeti. Lunch will be at Serengeti Sopa Lodge then depart for
Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge for a short visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight at your Lodge of your choice Serena's or Sopa's.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 21: Ngorongoro
After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½ Day crater tour, returning Lodge either Serena's or Sopa for lunch. Afternoon at leisure with optional visit to a local Maasai village.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Pls note: Only ½
Day tours may be allowed at the crater.
Day 22: Tarangire
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive to Tarangire Nat. Park arriving Tarangiri Safari Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}
Day 23: Arusha/Nairobi
Depart after breakfast with a game drive en route to Arusha. Lunch will be at Impala
Hotel then board afternoon shuttle bus back to Nairobi. Drop at the airport for onward flight back home.optional of flying back to Nairobi from Arusha,instead of the shuttle bus). or drop at your hotel.
Meal Plan: {B, L}
