Kenya & Tanzania - Lodge Safari (14 days)

This trip is the ultimate East Africa lodge safari! From the millions of flamingos on the soda lake of Nakuru, breathtaking views East Africa's Great Rift Valley, to the vast expanses of the Serengeti plain, search for the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo in their natural habitat, all while enjoying your evenings in comfortable safari lodges and hotels. Travel by small safari vehicles to maximize the quality and amount of time on safari.

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park (B,L,D)
Descend into the Great Rift Valley enjoying stunning views of the escarpment on the way. Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingos and over 460 species of birds. After checking into our safari lodge inside the national park, embark on an afternoon safari game drive, in search of the resident black and white rhino, buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha (B,L,D) - A short morning jaunt to the scenic Lake Naivasha will give you plenty of time to enjoy your day at leisure. Spend the day enjoying optional activities such as a biking safari in Hell's Gate National Park, a walking safari to view giraffes and antelope, touring the flamingo-filled Green Crater Lake, or bird and wildlife viewing around your chalet, spotting ibis, lovebirds, fish eagles, hippo, and the black and white colobus monkey on the banks of Lake Naivasha.
Day 4-6: Masai Mara (3B,3L,3D) - Journey to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit here! Spend your days game viewing with excellent chances of seeing the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino, and enjoy your evenings listening to the sounds of the African night from the comfort of your safari lodge.
Day 7: Nairobi (B) - Enjoy one last morning game drive in the Masai Mara, watching the animal kingdom come to life as the sun rises over the Mara plain. Continue through the Great Rift Valley on your way back to your comfortable hotel in Nairobi.
Day 8: Arusha (B) - Today we cross into Tanzania, stopping at Arusha, a picturesque town that sits at the foot of rugged Mount Meru, Africa's fifth highest mountain. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and try a sample or two of the fresh locally grown coffee.
Day 9: Lake Manyara (B,L,D) - After breakfast, head west to Lake Manyara, and spend the afternoon touring and wildlife viewing in Lake Manyara National Park. This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a backdrop for your search of the park's phenomenal birdlife, hippos, and famous tree-climbing lions.
Day 10-11: Serengeti National Park (2B,2L,2D) - Journey to the Serengeti via the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge, "The Cradle of Mankind". For 2 days, enjoy the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through the acacia-spotted savannah of the Serengeti plains. Animals such as antelope, giraffe, zebra, elephant and lion constantly roam this vast expanse of grassland.
Day 12: Ngorongoro Conservation Area (B,L,D) - Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park before continuing on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The views from your lodge right at the crater's rim are stunning, and there is an ever-present abundance of birdlife in the surrounding forests.
Day 13: Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha (B,L) - Venture down to the crater floor, and take in your final safari experience viewing the high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, zebra, gazelle, lion and cheetah, bound by the crater walls. After lunch, continue back to our hotel in Arusha for your final night.
Day 14: Depart Arusha (B)

Operated by G.A.P Adventures (DKTL)

Departures: All year round

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