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Rift Valley &

Tanzania Safari

13 Days / 12 Nights

$2330

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This Thirteen days safari tour will take you to the savannah, valleys, plains and Lakes of Kenya and Tanzania in view and experience of its abundant wildlife, history and culture. Great Rift Valley lakes are Bird’s paradise from pink carpet of Lake Bogoria, flocks of cormorants in Lake Naivasha to migrants in Lake Eyasi while Masai Mara and Serengeti Eco system is Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves for predators and World’s eight wonders-“The great wildebeest migration” of 1.5 million of wildebeests and thousands of zebras and gazelles, Ngorongoro Crater is world's largest fully intact caldera, the extinct Eden with densest concentration of wildlife in Africa. Lake Eyasi is home to Tribal Hadzabe Bushmen and Datoga pastoralist and finally to land of Giant Elephants carrying massive tusks ranging to herds of 100 at Amboseli National Park. You will have unlimited game viewing that will enhance your experience during this safari.

Top Features


Accomodation

This tour uses tented camps & lodges

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation


Activities: game drives, bird watching, boat riding

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

A transfer from and back to the airport is included


Day 1

Nairobi – Lake Bogoria

The safari begins with an early morning pickup at your hotel/Airport by our professional Driver guide. Depart for Lake Bogoria, home to 2 million lesser and greater flamingoes. En route, you will be able to view the scenic Great Rift Valley, Equator crossing line and get an opportunity to take some quick snaps before proceeding to the 34km long and 3.5km wide Great Rift Valley Soda Lake where you will check-in at hotel/camp. After check-in, get ready for lunch and which you will have a short sauna. In the evening, you will be taken for evening game drive introduced to the pink carpet, Siracho Escarpments, hot springs and geysers spurring boiling water enshrouding the area with mystical steam that is believed to cure skin diseases. Spotted Hyena, Caracal, Greater Kudu, Warthog, Klipspringers and Dikdik occur here as well. The Kesubo Swamp, North of the lake is birders paradise, holding Kenya’s record for the largest number of bird species recorded in an hour, (96 species).The reserve remarkably hosts over 350 bird species. After which you will return to the hotel for a swimming at the hotel’s pool, dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Hotel or lodge of choice.


Day 2

Lake Bogoria – Lake Naivasha

Breakfast and checkout from lodge/camp and depart for Lake Naivasha, the highest of the Great Rift Valley lakes resting at 1884m above sea level. Check in and lunch at the hotel. In the evening, proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat tour, spot the freshwater shores fringed with papyrus swamps, yellow acacias and past volcanic remnants together with hippos lingering just on the shallows and over 400 species of melodious singing birds i.e. Cormorants, pelicans, Darter, Storks, Kingfishers, Herons, Snipes, Sandpiper, Jacanas, Bishops, Weavers, Fiscals, Warblers, hawks and migratory birds with fishing fish eagle being iconic. The lake attracts game animals i.e. Buffalos, giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks and wildebeest; and white and black colobus are seen jumping from tree to tree. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.


Day 3

Lake Naivasha-Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast depart for a drive to the Masai Mara, Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves for predators. During the drive you will see Kenya’s second highest mountain, Mt. Longonot which is a dormant volcano, Suswa hills and pass through Narok town, the home of the tribal Masai people arriving in time for lunch at Lodge. Afternoon experience Tribal Maasai culture by visiting their villages to learn why the Maa people are shunning away from modesty, join their unique traditional dances as you snap thousands of fascinating life-changing cultural experiences then proceed for unmatched safari game viewing in spectacular savanna scenery, and diverse flora and fauna, returning back to the lodge before dark. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.


Day 4

Masai Mara

This day is for venturing in the vast Savannah where the World’s eight wonder-THE GREAT WILDERBEESTS MIGRATION occur with a morning game drive or afternoon game drive or optional full day game drive with picnic lunch organized with liaison with your professional driver guide.1.5 million of wildebeests, thousands of zebras and gazelles traverse the plains of Serengeti NP to dense grassland of Masai Mara crossing the crocodile invaded river-the Mara River in a matter of life and death, is a spectacular wildlife viewing event. The gnus move in search of water and fresh pastures, migration happening between July to November before embarking for their round 500km journey towards Ndutu Plains. Despite the outstanding migration, Masai Mara National Reserve offers all year round game viewing, with the BBC Documentary “BIG CATS” being filmed here. It hosts over 90 species of mammals from the “BIG FIVE “to smaller nocturnal animals and over 550 bird species from raptors to terrestrials. On this day, for guests who want birds eye view of the eco-system, sunrise in the sky and dine in the wild for rich bush breakfast, we recommend, hot air balloon (Optional) with liaison with your drive guide. Enjoy sunset and later return to the Lodge. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.


Day 5

Masai Mara-Serengeti National Park

This will be the longest journey; you will be crossing two countries through the Isibania border post, unfortunately not like the gnus through the Mara River. After early breakfast and checkout from lodge/camp, depart for Northern Tanzania through Isibania border with picnic lunch. After immigration, you will farewell our professional Kenyan drivers and embark on treasure hunt with our jovial Tanzania drivers. En route you will pass through the rich green vegetation, rich mines, villages and picturesque rocky hills of Tanzania. Before arriving at the hotel, you will enter home of the great wildebeest migration. The park is characterized by plains, lakes, swamps, woodland and Kopjes, accommodating large to small animals, about 2500 kings of the jungle, herds of elephants to terrestrial and migratory birds. After memorable sunset spots in the vast plains head to lodge/camp; Check in, dinner and overnight.


Day 6

Serengeti National Park

On this day, for guests who want birds eye view of the eco-system, sunrise in the sky and dine in the wild for rich bush breakfast, we recommend, hot air balloon (Optional) with liaison with your drive guide. Continue on unmatched game viewing, searching for predator kills, prides of lions on the Kopjes and beautiful birds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.


Day 7

Serengeti-Ngorongoro Crater (Extinct Eden)

After early breakfast and checkout, depart to South-east of Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro crater ready with your picnic lunch. You will pass through the vast 8000 sq. kilometers Ngorongoro Conservation Area, dotted with Masai Villages. An optional stop to Oldupai Gorge, where Prehistoric hominids emerged, traces of Homo Habilis, our first known human species, reaching back 3.7 million years was found here can be organized with liaison with your drive guide. Ngorongoro Crater is home to the densest concentration of wildlife in Africa. This nearly perfect blue-green caldera is the best place to see all the “Big Five” in a single day. It hosts highest density of predators in Africa and over 25,000 large mammals from Black Rhinos, large tusked Elephants, Buffalos, Warthogs, Zebras, Wildebeest, Jackals, Antelopes, Gazelles, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopard among others. Lerai Forest is home to Baboons and Vervet monkeys while Ngoitoktok Springs is home to hundreds of hippos and scenic picnic spot. Lake Magadi and the lush vegetation is home to over 500 speciesof birds from pink flamingoes, secretary birds, vultures, eagles, lapwings to migratory birds residing here from November to April. As you descend down the crater walls, breathing the fresh air, be ready to film your five star movie in this extraordinary scenic floor. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.


Day 8

Ngorongoro-Lake Eyasi

After early breakfast and checkout, depart to Southwestern corner of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Eyasi, ready with your picnic lunch. Between this Great Rift Valley Eyasi escarpment and Kidero Mountains, trips are exceptional. This is home to Tribal Hadzabe Bushmen and Datoga pastoralist. A visit to the village to learn why they are shunning away from modesty, living a hunting and gathering and pastoralist life, joining their traditional dances is a life-changing cultural experience. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.


Day 9

Lake Eyasi – Arusha

Checkout from your lodge after breakfast and transfer to the Mt.Kilimanjaro base Town, Arusha city. Your first stop over will be at Tanzanite Tour, learn how this rare blue gem are mined and you can buy one or two as souvenirs. Arusha is at base of iconic Mt.Meru and on a clear day distance views of Africa’s tallest Mountain, Kilimanjaro can be seen. The city is rich of history evidently from old architectural styles, diverse structures from churches, mosques and culture mix. Modern Arusha town has international malls and cafes, Maasai Market, museums and historic sites within the city allowing you to explore various destinations. The Clock Tower, in the Centre of town, was known as the middle-point between Cape Town and Cairo, however this is not correct.


Day 10

Arusha-Amboseli National Park

After early breakfast and checkout from lodge/camp, depart for South Eastern Kenya, Amboseli National park through Namanga border post with picnic lunch. After immigration, you will farewell our professional Tanzanian drivers and embark on treasure hunt with our jovial Kenyan drivers. Before arriving at the hotel, you will enter home of Africa giant elephants. The park is characterized by open plains, acacia woodland and swamps, with the iconic Africa highest Mountain, Kilimanjaro Mountain towering in the distance and on a clear day you will be able to see the melting snow. The endless water springs flowing from Mt. Kilimanjaro to the heart of the park attracts giant elephants carrying massive tusks ranging to herds of 100. Lions here enjoy relaxing on trees after a successful hunt. Hundreds of Zebras, warthogs, giraffes, gazelles, antelopes and buffalos make the cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas and jackals thrive in the ecosystem. For birdwatchers, Amboseli is the place to be from its rich waterfowl’s spoonbills, ducks and geese to scavengers and migratory birds with amazingly over 400 species recorded. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.


Day 11

Amboseli National Park

This day is for venturing in the vast Savannah with a morning game drive or afternoon game drive or optional full day game drive with picnic lunch organized with liaison with your professional driver guide. Observation Hill offers scenic beauty of the whole park being the best spot to capture those memorable sunsets along the melting Mt.Kilimanjaro snow and enormous tusks carrying elephants and swamp hippos. Dinner and Overnight at the camp/lodge.


Day 12

Amboseli-Nairobi (Departure)

Transfer to Nairobi to catch your plane back home. Leaving with memories of treasure hunts to Great Rift Valley bird’s paradise of Lake Naivasha and Lake Eyasi, crossing the equator to the Pink Carpet of Lake Bogoria, a visit to tribal Masai, Hadzabe and Datoga Village and the world’s top game viewing of Big Cats, Big five and home of Great Wildebeest Migration in the vast Serengeti plains and grassland of Masai Mara, amazing views of giant Elephants and melting Mt.Kilimanjaro ice of Amboseli NP, and amazing world's largest fully intact caldera, the extinct Eden of Ngorongoro Crater. Thank you, next time treasure hunt still awaits you!

budget trip per person (USD)
Jan 2-Mar 30 April 1-Jun 30 Jul 1-Oct 30 Nov 1-Dec 20 Dec 21-Jan 1
7 Persons 2,475 2,280 2,610 2,475 2,610
6 Persons 2,520 2,330 2,670 2,520 2,670
5 Person 2,585 2,395 2,750 2,585 2,750
4 Persons 2,685 2,495 2,875 2,685 2,875
3 Persons 2,850 2,660 3,085 2,850 3,085
2 Persons 3,180 2,990 3,495 3,180 3,495
mid-range trip per person (USD)
Jan 2-Mar 30 April 1-Jun 30 Jul 1-Oct 30 Nov 1-Dec 20 Dec 21-Jan 1
7 Persons 3,225 2,915 3,780 3,225 3,780
6 Persons 3,300 2,990 3,880 3,300 3,880
5 Person 3,405 3,095 4,010 3,405 4,010
4 Persons 3,565 3,255 4,210 3,565 4,210
3 Persons 3,825 3,415 4,540 3,825 4,540
2 Persons 4,350 4,040 5,200 4,350 5,200
luxurious trip per person (USD)
Jan 2-Mar 30 April 1-Jun 30 Jul 1-Oct 30 Nov 1-Dec 20 Dec 21-Jan 1
7 Persons 4,405 3,590 5,050 4,405 5,050
6 Persons 4,480 3,665 5,140 4,480 5,140
5 Person 4,585 3,770 5,275 4,585 5,275
4 Persons 4,745 3,925 5,472 4,745 5,472
3 Persons 5,005 4,190 5,805 5,005 5,805
2 Persons 5,530 4,715 6,465 5,530 6,465
budget trip per person (USD)

Jan 2-Mar 30

7 Persons
$2,475
6 Persons
$2,520
5 Person
$2,585
4 Persons
$2,685
3 Persons
$2,850
2 Persons
$3,180

April 1-Jun 30

7 Persons
$2,280
6 Persons
$2,330
5 Person
$2,395
4 Persons
$2,495
3 Persons
$2,660
2 Persons
$2,990

Jul 1-Oct 30

7 Persons
$2,610
6 Persons
$2,670
5 Person
$2,750
4 Persons
$2,875
3 Persons
$3,085
2 Persons
$3,495

Nov 1-Dec 20

7 Persons
$2,475
6 Persons
$2,520
5 Person
$2,585
4 Persons
$2,685
3 Persons
$2,850
2 Persons
$3,180

Dec 21-Jan 1

7 Persons
$2,610
6 Persons
$2,670
5 Person
$2,750
4 Persons
$2,875
3 Persons
$3,085
2 Persons
$3,495
mid-range trip per person (USD)

Jan 2-Mar 30

7 Persons
$3,225
6 Persons
$3,300
5 Person
$3,405
4 Persons
$3,565
3 Persons
$3,825
2 Persons
$4,350

April 1-Jun 30

7 Persons
$2,915
6 Persons
$2,990
5 Person
$3,095
4 Persons
$3,255
3 Persons
$3,415
2 Persons
$4,040

Jul 1-Oct 30

7 Persons
$3,780
6 Persons
$3,880
5 Person
$4,010
4 Persons
$4,210
3 Persons
$4,540
2 Persons
$5,200

Nov 1-Dec 20

7 Persons
$3,225
6 Persons
$3,300
5 Person
$3,405
4 Persons
$3,565
3 Persons
$3,825
2 Persons
$4,350

Dec 21-Jan 1

7 Persons
$3,780
6 Persons
$3,880
5 Person
$4,010
4 Persons
$4,210
3 Persons
$4,540
2 Persons
$5,200
luxurious trip per person (USD)

Jan 2-Mar 30

7 Persons
$4,405
6 Persons
$4,480
5 Person
$4,585
4 Persons
$4,745
3 Persons
$5,005
2 Persons
$5,530

April 1-Jun 30

7 Persons
$3,590
6 Persons
$3,665
5 Person
$3,770
4 Persons
$3,925
3 Persons
$4,190
2 Persons
$4,715

Jul 1-Oct 30

7 Persons
$5,050
6 Persons
$5,140
5 Person
$5,275
4 Persons
$5,472
3 Persons
$5,805
2 Persons
$6,465

Nov 1-Dec 20

7 Persons
$4,405
6 Persons
$4,480
5 Person
$4,585
4 Persons
$4,745
3 Persons
$5,005
2 Persons
$5,530

Dec 21-Jan 1

7 Persons
$5,050
6 Persons
$5,140
5 Person
$5,275
4 Persons
$5,472
3 Persons
$5,805
2 Persons
$6,465

Included


  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation on full board
  • Unlimited game drives
  • All park entry fees
  • 2 liters of mineral water in the vehicle per day
  • Service of an experienced driver guide
  • Tour on a 4X4 safari minivan/Jeep

Excluded


  • Travel Insurance
  • International Transfers
  • Visas
  • Inoculations and personal insurance
  • Optional activities and excursions
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips/gratitude
  • Hot Air balloon

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AVAILABILITY

All year round

OPTIONS

Budget | Mid-range | Luxury