2013 Confirmed Departures
10-21May 12D Nepal & Bhutan
05-15Jun 11D Ladakh Overland
11D 8N TANZANIA - KENYA EXPEDITION
CAPE
TOWN - JOHANNESBURG
Singapore Q Kilimanjaro International Flight | Nairobi Q Singapore International Flight
Meal Plan:
Breakfasts | Lunches | Dinners
HIGHLIGHTS
Kilimanjaro Arusha Nairobi
Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Tarangire National Park Amboseli National Park
Lake Nakuru Flamingos Masai
Mara National Park
ITINERARY
DAY
1 SINGAPORE CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - Cradle of Humankind
DAY
2 SINGAPORE Q KILIMANJARO | NGORONGORO
CONSERVATION
(Meals Onboard | Welcome Dinner)
Upon
safe arrival at Nairobi’s Jama Kenyatta International Airport, your Guide will
meet you at the arrival hall. Depart for Arusha where your Guide will conduct a
Safari Briefing. Thereafter, proceed to Ngorongoro for lunch, spending the afternoon at your own leisure. [Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge «««]
DAY
3 NGORONGORO CRATER
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
After breakfast, descend some 600 metres into the
crater, home to an abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise. Then enjoy a leisurely lunch and a lazy afternoon at the lodge enjoying the spectacular view of Mount Kilimanjaro amidst the
vast landscape and wildlife, ending the day in a sumptuous
dinner. [Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge «««]
DAY
4 NGORONGORO | TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
After breakfast, journey to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon
game drive in Tarangire. The park
derives its name from the Tarangire River which rises in Tanzania's central
highland and snakes its way through the length of this sanctuary. The river
lures thousands of plains game to banks of its brackish waters especially
during the dry season. At this time the concentration of animals in the park
rivals that of the Serengeti. These animals share the Tarangire's permanent
pools with a diverse birds population that ranges from Fischer's love-birds to
purple gallinule.
With the onset of short rains in October, there occurs
a great migratory dispersal of animals. Herds of wildebeest and zebra flood to
the north, followed by the bulk of remaining animals to the east and south.
Soon all that's left are the resident species of waterbuck, impala, warthog,
dik-dik, giraffe, rhino and lesser kudu. This transition of season is a magical
time and is perhaps the best to experience the amazing animal exodus- rivaled
only by the annual Mara migration. The second and even longer rains are at
their heaviest early April but end abruptly in June. The plain grasses dry up
and the animals flock once again toward the river. [Tarangire Sopa
Lodge «««]
DAY
5 TARANGIRE | AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
This morning, drive back to
Arusha after breakfast, arriving in Arusha in time for lunch, thereafter transfer you to Namanga, where you will be met and
driven to Amboseli National Park for a late afternoon Game
drive. Set in rolling savannah scenery, it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged
snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing volcanic
mountain in the world and topped by one fifth of all the ice in Africa. Against
this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of 'giant' elephant accompanied by a
kaleidoscope of other fabulous beasts - lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe,
baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest. Amboseli National Park is also an
ornithological paradise with over 400 species of birds, all manner of
reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa.
Enjoy an afternoon game viewing drive in search of the 'big five' among other
animals. Her breath-taking scenery - one of the best places for a photogenic
view of Mount Kilimanjaro, weather permitting, is next to none. [Amboseli Sopa
Lodge «««]
DAY
6 AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Gear up for an exciting morning game drive at the
Amboseli National Park after breakfast. Get your cameras ready as our
driver-guide explores the park for a close up view of wild animals in their
natural habitat. After an eye-feast, it’s time to re-energize with a fabulous
lunch at the lodge. Retreat back to your comfortable room in the afternoon, and
simply relax at your own leisure. In the late afternoon, as the weather starts
to cool, embark on another game drive. [Amboseli Sopa
Lodge «««]
DAY
7 AMBOSELI | LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
After breakfast, we will drive to the Great Rift Valley
en-route to Nairobi in time for lunch, before driving to Lake Nakuru National Park. In the afternoon explore Lake Nakuru
National Park on your game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park, coloured by a
shimmering flamingo pink from thousands of the beautiful birds lining its
shores, is a popular place with visitors as well as locals. Waterbuck are
usually sighted along the lake shore, and this is the home of the Rothschild’s
giraffe. Baboon, impala, buffalo, monkeys, warthog, impala, reedbuck and eland
are also residents here. However, the main attractions are the rhinos. The park
is a designated rhino sanctuary and it is one of the best places in Kenya to
observe them. Both black and white Rhinos thrive here.Besides
the greater and lesser flamingoes, the park is home to many other species
including, the Great crested Grebe, the black necked Grebe, little Grebe,
Pelicans, Cormorant, African Darter, Egyptian Geese, night Heron, Fish Eagle,
grey Heron, Marabou stork, Sacred and Hadada Ibis. [Lake
Nakuru Lodge «««]
DAY
8 LAKE NAKURU | MASAI MARA
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Enjoy a full buffet breakfast in the lodge. We will
take a scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch.
This afternoon, have an exciting game viewing drive in the reserve, returning
to the lodge before sunset for dinner. Spend the evening at the lodge, with fun
filled activities such as Bush Baby feeding, or watch as the hyenas come out
for their food at the viewing gallery.
The Masai Mara is a
magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the Mara River and its
tributaries, and punctuated by marshes and forests. Certainly the most
frequented game reserve in Kenya, this
650 sq kilometer reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen
anywhere. During the seasonal migrations, Masai Mara is home to up to a million
wildebeest and an equally impressive number of zebras that move into the area
from neighboring Serengeti
National Park, in Tanzania. The
reserve is home to all the “big five” and it is also possible to observe;
baboon, eland, ostrich, bat-eared fox, jackal and cheetah. The rivers abound
with hippos and crocodiles. [Masai Mara Sopa Lodge «««]
DAY
9 MASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
Spend a full day in Masai Mara, exploring the reserve
and spotting all the wild animals in their natural habitat. Have a picnic lunch
in the wild if the weather permits. Then visit a Masai
Village, watch the Masai warriors put up a cultural dance, and let the Masai
folks bring you around their village in its untouched beauty. Visit the homes of the Masai, which are made from cow-dung
and beds made of cow hide. Watch how the warriors create fire in the olden
days, and try your hand at milking a cow.
DAY
10 NAIROBI Q SINGAPORE
(Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner)
After
breakfast at the lodge, check out and head towards Nairobi, arriving at The
Carnivore Restaurant in time for an exotic game meat lunch. Spend the rest of
the afternoon bargain hunting for souvenirs before dinner at a Chinese
restaurant, and transferring to Jama Kenyatta International Airport for a safe
flight home.
DAY
11 SINGAPORE CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
(Meals Onboard)
With your safe arrival home, we hope you have enjoyed
your African Adventure Safari, and look forward to seeing you on another one of
our holidays.
Contact Olevia Cheong
Email -
olevia@gmail.com
(65) 8112 8393
