14 Days East Africa safaris

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Airport greeting by Njewa Tour Ltd Directors with immediate transfer to Lukenya Getaway Resort 30 minutes outside of Nairobi.
Rest at the Getaway with a Pre-Trip Briefing to follow.

Hike around the area before travelling back to Nairobi for sightseeing during the afternoon with optional visits to authentic markets, a baby Elephant sanctuary, Kuzuri Bead Factory, Karen Blixen, Giraffe center, Mamba Village, Nairobi Museum and more.
Accommodation will be in one of the hotels.

Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve

• Depart early this morning on Land-cruisers; drive to Samburu
• Go on an afternoon safari in this semi-arid frontier of Kenya
• See animals not found in other areas of East Africa
• Dinner and overnight at the Samburu lodge in a wonderful setting

Day 3:Samburu

• Full morning and afternoon Game drives
• Visit a Samburu village (optional)
• Relaxation at the lodge with dinner to follow

Day 4: Samburu to Aberdare National Park

• View game out of Samburu en route to Aberdare
• Safari in Aberdare–a lush park in contrast to Samburu
• Stay at “The Ark” with floodlight game viewing at night

Day 5: Aberdare to Lake Nakuru National Park

• Travel through lush Kikuyu farmlands (tea and coffee plantations)
• At Lake Nakuru safari in the park with a walk along the banks of the lake–home to thousands of flamingoes
• Dinner and overnight at Lion Hill lodge

Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara Game Reserve

• Breakfast at Lodge
• Depart through the Great Rift Valley for Masai Mara game reserve
• Lunch at Keekorok Lodge or Sarova mara Camp
• Afternoon Game drive here on the Mara Plains.
• Season permitting; witness the Great Migration of wildebeest
• Watch at close range a great variety of the animals found in East Africa
• Camp or Lodge in a bush with evening around the fire with traditional dancing and storytelling by Masai.

Day 7: Masai Mara

Full day on safari (Game drive) with lunch on the banks of the Mara River.

Day 8: Masai Mara to Nairobi

• At daybreak, visit an authentic Masai Village
• Walk with Masai Warriors from the village to a nearby school
• Visit school entering classrooms and talking with students
• Depart on our land-cruisers for Nairobi with overnight in Nairobi with carnivore dinner.
• Go out for a night of dancing and/or music (optional activity)

Day 9: Nairobi to Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

• Travel overland to Tanzania via the border post of Namanga
• Arrive at Tarangire in the afternoon in time for a safari
• Amble wildlife and stunning scenery
• Dinner and overnight at Tarangire Sopa lodge

Day 1: Tarangire to Lake Manyara and Lake Eyasi

• Depart through rough roads and changing photography
• Enjoy a safari at Lake Manyara National Park famed for its tree-climbing lions, beautiful bird life, and large numbers of hippos
• Travel on to Lake Eyasi and camp in pitched tents
• Explore villages of the area with local tribesmen
• Dinner around the fire

Day 11: Lake Eyasi to Ngorongoro Crater

• Go with Hazabe bushmen on a hike through the forests and opportunity to watch them hunt
• After hike travel on to the famed Ngorongoro Crater
• Lodge or camp on the rim of the crater

Day 12: Ngorongoro Crater

• Early departure down to the crater floor to trace animals at first light in their most active state.
• In the late afternoon travel back to crater rim for a nature walk
• Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa lodge perched on rim of crater.

Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater to Nairobi

• Depart early for a trip back to Nairobi
• Arrive in the late afternoon/early evening
• Farewell Dinner at Carnivores Restaurant
• Nairobi hotel overnight.

Day 14: Departure

Breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for flight home.