13 DAYS EAST AFRICA WILDLIFE GALORE

East Africa is the most unique and exciting travel destination on the planet offering a modern, sophisticated experience in a relatively unspoiled environment. This region is the last refuge on earth for teeming herds of numerous wildlife species roaming free against the backdrop of wide open savannah grasslands, snow capped mountains and tropical, sandy beaches. Marvel at the unspoiled environment with a plethora of fauna and flora species, relatively modern infrastructure, selection of excellent accommodations and above all, very, very friendly and welcoming people everywhere. There are also small, unique resorts along the historic Indian Ocean coast, including the exotic islands of Lamu, Pemba and Zanzibar. The more adventurous can climb Mount Kilimanjaro or Mount Kenya, or trek through rain forests searching for the elusive mountain gorilla in Uganda or Rwanda.

Tour Program

Day 1: Ngorongoro

Morning departure from Nairobi to Tanzania, crossing the border at Namanga and arriving at Arusha in time for lunch. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater arriving at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, built on the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngongoro Sopa Lodge/Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, L,D

Day 2 : Ngorongoro

Breakfast and drive into the crater floor for a full day in search of the black-manned lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and explore the crater for other game that exist in great concentration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before returning to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge/Ngongoro Sopa Lodge/Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, B,L,D

Day 3: Lake Manyara

Breakfast at Ngorongoro and depart for Lake Manyara Hotel, overlooking the Rift Valley and the Lake Lunch at the hotel and afternoon game drive in the park around the lake where a great variety of game and bird life, including the famous tree-climbing lions are to be found. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge/Lake Manyara Hotel, B,L,D

Day 4: Amboseli

After breakfast, proceed to Arusha for lunch and drive on to Namanga border where our Kenyan guide will meet you and proceed to Amboseli National Park. A brief game drive on the way to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Oltukai Lodge. B,L,D

Day 5: Amboseli

A dawn game drive in the park, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure. Lunch and another game viewing beneath the snow capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/Amboseli Sopa Lodge/Oltukai Lodge. B,L,D

Day 6: Nairobi

Breakfast and depart for Nairobi, arriving around noon. Afternoon at leisure, Nairobi Safari Club, Nairobi's only all suite hotel. B

Day 7: Aberdares/Mount Kenya Region

Drive north to Nyeri for lunch at the Outspan Hotel. Special transport takes you to world famous Treetops, on the slopes of the Arberdare Mountains, arriving in time for tea. All night game watching from the comfort of your lodge, where animals visit the water hole

Day 8: Samburu

Early Morning tea at the Treetops and return to the Outspan Hotel for breakfast. Continue north for Samburu Game Reserve, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game viewing drive in the reserve noted for its unusual reticulate giraffe and grave Zebra. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge/Samburu Sopa Lodge/Samburu Lodge, B,L,D

Day 9 : Samburu

An early morning drive, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Rest of the morning at leisure, lunch at the lodge and a late afternoon game drive looking for the Somali Ostrich, Oryx and Crocodile. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge/Sarova Shaba Lodge/Samburu Sopa Lodge/Samburu Lodge. B,L,D

Day 10: Lake Nakuru

Early breakfast and drive via Nyahururu Falls, into the Great Rift Valley, to Lake Nakuru National park for lunch and game drive in search of black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, leopard and other animals to include watching flamingos. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge/Lake Nakuru Lodge. B,L,D

Day 11: Masai Mara

Drive along the valley, past mount Longonot to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Lunch at the Lodge and a late afternoon game viewing drive in the reserve that adjoins the Serengeti Park in Tanzania. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge/Keekorok Lodge/Sarova Mara Camp/Ilkeliani Camp/Mara Serena Lodge. B,L,D

Day 12: Masai Mara

An early morning game drive in the reserve noted for its black- manned lion, cheetah and leopard. Lunch at the lodge and another game drive in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Mara Simba Lodge/Keekorok Lodge/Sarova Mara Camp/Ilkeliani Camp/Mara Serena Lodge. B,L,D

Day 13: Masai Mara | Nairobi | Out

Breakfast and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon for game meat lunch at The Carnivore Restaurant. Use of day room provided at Nairobi Safari Club. Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. B,L