Day 1 – Arrive Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport- flight details to be advised met by our Talii Tanzania Representative and transferred to Nairobi Serena Hotel where you have been booked on bed & breakfast.
The Nairobi Serena Hotel
Justly famed for its exceptional standards of efficiency, service and five-star hospitality, the elegantly sophisticated Nairobi Serena is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World group and is consistently voted “Best Hotel” in Nairobi by airlines and international travel magazines alike. Despite its pivotal central location, the Serena remains true to its title and offers an oasis of serenity amidst the bustle of one of Africa’s most vibrant capital cities.
Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel
Day 2 – Nairobi to Masai Mara
After a leisure breakfast you shall be transferred to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport for your schedule Air Kenya flight departing at 1030hrs to arrive Masai Mara at 1110hrs. Upon arrival at the Mara Serena airstrip, you will be met by Serena Representative who will transfer you to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for check in.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Perched on the saddle of a hill, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge has one of the most spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that make up the Maasai Mara – one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries. It is on this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle cross the plains below, on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. A spectacle that should be witnessed in one’s life time!
Designed to mirror a traditional Maasai village or “Manyatta”, all the guest rooms are located in individual domed huts grouped in a circular manner. The furnishings of each room have been inspired by traditional Maasai art and each one has a private balcony with views that stretch over the vast African landscape.
The lodge has recently undergone a refurbishment and new facilities in operation since July include a new reception, bar lounge, an arrival lobby area and a gift shop. A Serena Maisha Health Club and Spa featuring an exciting spa menu, steam, sauna and gymnasium is also now open – an opportunity to have an experience of tranquility and good health whilst on safari
There is a swimming pool and the new terrace gives you an opportunity to enjoy the sweeping views of the of the expansive Maasai Mara plains.
At 1600hrs depart for an afternoon game viewing drive.
All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3– Masai Mara
Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives in the Reserve. Certainly the most frequented game reserve in Kenya, Maasai Mara is a magnificent landscape of open plains bisected by the
Mara River and its tributaries, and punctuated by marshes and forests.This 650 sq. kilometre reserve supports the highest density of game to be seen anywhere considering its size.
All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4 –Masai Mara -Serengeti National park
After breakfast you will be transferred to Mara Serena airstrip for your scheduled Air Kenya flight departing at 0910hrs to Migori Airstrip where you will be transferred by road to Isebania/Sirare boarder for the normal Customs and immigration clearance. After clearance you will be transferred to Tarime airstrip for your scheduled flight departing at 1100hrs to arrive at Grumeti airstrip at 1300hrs.
Met by your Safari driver guide and drive to the Camp for lunch. At 1600hrs embark on evening game viewing drive
All meals and overnight at Kirawira Serena Camp.
Days 5– Serengeti National park
Full day at Western Serengeti with morning and afternoon game viewing drive. The Serengeti covers 14,763 sq. km of endlessly rolling Savannah plains, and is Tanzania’s first-established, largest and most famous park. Here, twice a year, propelled by the rains, 1.3 million wildebeest, 200,000 zebra and 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle gather to undertake an 800 km trek to new grazing lands
The precise timing of the migration varies but generally the herbivores congregate and move out at the end of May, sometimes over a period of weeks, sometimes over a period of as little as three or four days. Heading west on a roughly triangular 800-km circuit they head to the Masai Mara National Reserve of Kenya. When the grazing here is exhausted the tide of herbivores turns and reverses its progress returning to the short grass plains of Tanzania
All meals and overnight at Kirawira Serena Camp
Days 6/7 – Central Serengeti National park
Breakfast at the Camp thereafter depart to the central plain of Serengeti with game drive enroute lunch at the Lodge. Experience morning/afternoon game viewing drives at the central Serengeti
All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 8 –Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast depart and drive to Ngorongoro climbing to the altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater reaching its rim and here your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
The Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built onto the rim of this amazing natural phenomenon, a stunning plant and local creeper covered stone lodge where guests co-exist in perfect harmony with the surrounding natural environment and wildlife
Lunch in the lodge followed by an afternoon at leisure
All meals and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena or Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Day 9 –Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend to the floor of the crater for game viewing drives. Often described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe. Picnic lunch will be served at one of the designated picnic sites on the crater floor
As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the Lodge to arrive in time to refresh for dinner
All meals and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena or Ngorongoro Sopa Safari Lodge
Day 10 – FLY to Selous Game Reserves
After breakfast in the Lodge you shall be transferred to Arusha Airport for your schedule 1230hrs flight to Selous via Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam. On arrival you will be met by our welcoming team and driven to Selous Serena Camp to arrive in time for late lunch
SELOUS SERENA CAMP – Tented Luxury in the Heart of Selous Game Reserve
Set amidst dense indigenous forests the Camp is the ultimate wilderness retreat. With 360-degree views over the surrounding bush, the twelve widely spaced tents are presented in time-honored safari style, with natural thatch roofs, elegant Victorian-styled bathrooms, and private viewing decks. Luxuriously presented, each tent features an engaging mix of canvas walls, crystal chandeliers, opulent rugs and elegant rosewood furniture
Deep within the wilderness, the charming central dining room, lounge, library and bar, which are interconnected by broad wooden walkways offering excellent views of the Selous Game Reserve. High above the Lodge is a spectacular ‘infinity’ pool and sundeck.
All meals and overnight at Selous Serena Camp
Days 11/12 – Selous
Full days in the Selous Game Reserves with an opportunity experience morning/full days game viewing drives
All meals and overnight at Selous Serena Camp
Day 13 – Depart to Zanzibar
Breakfast in the Camp,
Later transfer to Stigler’s Airstrip for your schedule 1030hrs flight to Zanzibar where you will be met by our representative, who will drive you the short distance into Stone Town, for lunch and town tour thereafter transfer to north east coast of Unguja.
Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Take a deep breath of fresh Indian Ocean air, relax and unwind. Essque Zalu Zanzibar is an intimate boutique destination nested in an natural cove in north east of Unguja
Overnight at Zanzibar Essque Zalu/ Blue bay/ Sea Cliff Zanzibar
Days 14/15 – Zanzibar
Full days in Zanzibar to create your own personal paradise, you may also opt to utilize the day enjoying the optional activities offered by the Hotel, which includes: Deep-sea fishing, and Reef fishing (kindly enquire with the Front Desk for assistance to book).
Overnight at Zanzibar Essque Zalu Hotel/ Blue Bay/ Sea Cliff Zanzibar
Day 15 –Depart
Breakfast at leisure,
Later in the morning you shall be transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your scheduled flight to Dar es Salaam and connect your flight back home
End of your Safari Experience with us:
Net Package Cost offer
US$ per person sharing x
The package will include the following services:
01 night on bed & breakfast basis at the Nairobi Serena Hotel
06nights on full board basis at the Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari Lodges
05 nights on full basis at Kirawira Serena Camp and Selous Camp
03 nights on bed and breakfast basis at Zanzibar beach
Ground transportation in a custom 4x4WDLand Cruiser with the services of a professional driver guide
Park entrance fees
Schedule flight from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Mara to Grumeti/Arusha to Selous/Zanzibar & Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam
Airport & airstrip transfers
The package excludes the following services
International Airfares&Visa entry charges to Kenya and Tanzania
All items of personal use i.e. drinks, laundry, telephone calls, gratuities, personal travel insurances- etc.
