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Kenya plus Tanzania Safari (Porini & Nimali featuring Central Serengeti Camp)

Offering exceptional value at unbeatable prices, this 10 night / 11 day safari combines Kenya and Tanzania, with transfers by air and road from the Mara to Serengeti where you begin your Tanzania portion of the tour. By going straight from Mara to Serengeti you avoid losing a day having to travel via Nairobi to connect between the two destinations. Instead, this itinerary maximises your game viewing experience with a morning in the Mara followed by the afternoon in the Serengeti. The safari combines the eco-friendly Porini Camps in exclusive wildlife conservancies in Kenya, where there are limits on vehicle numbers and guests are able to be driven off road, and the famous Tanzania parks of Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire staying in the luxurious small Nimali Camps. (Extra nights can be added at any of the camps for those preferring a longer stay).

The safari begins in Nairobi, from where you fly to either the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia, right on the equator in Central Kenya, known for its rich wildlife, home to over 100 black rhinos and a sanctuary for rescued chimps as well as a refuge to the world’s last remaining three northern white Rhinos; or to Selenkay Conservancy in the Amboseli ecosystem, for 2 nights. Amboseli is famous for its large Elephant herds which can be photographed against the natural backdrop of Africas highest peak – the iconic Kilimanjaro. Accommodation is at Porini Rhino Camp in Ol Pejeta or Porini Amboseli Camp in Selenkay Conservancy.

Next the tour takes you to the Maasai Mara, known for its teeming wildlife including all the big cats. Your stay will be in Ol Kinyei Conservancy, at the exclusive Porini Mara Camp where you will be accommodated for 3 nights on all inclusive basis. From the Mara you will transfer by air and road across the border into Tanzania and on to Central Serengeti where you will be accommodated for 2 nights at the newly opened luxury Nimali Central Serengeti Camp.  The central location of Nimali allows for great wildlife viewing across the Serengeti. Next you will fly to Lake Manyara National Park where you will enjoy a game drive before moving on to overnight at Tloma lodge in Karatu. From here you will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, considered to be one of the most breath-taking locations in East Africa. In the afternoon you will transfer to Tarangire National Park for 2 nights at Nimali Tarangire Camp.

The safari ends with a transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for the flight back to Nairobi.

 

Itinerary

Kenya plus Tanzania Safari (Porini & Nimali)

Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli OR Nanyuki

From Wilson airport, board scheduled flight to either Amboseli, a 40 minutes flight (ETD 0730hrs ETA 0810hrs) or Nanyuki a 45 minutes flight (ETD 1020hrs ETA 1100hrs) where you are booked for 2 nights on full board basis with soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic and mineral water.  In Amboseli your accommodation is at Porini Amboseli Camp located in Selenkay Conservancy. Included are shared game drives in the both Selenkay as well as Amboseli National Park, sundowners, walks with Maasai warriors as well as a Maasai village visit.

In Nanyuki, you will be transferred to Porini Rhino Camp, located in Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Included are shared game drives, sundowners, walks with Maasai warriors as well as a visit to the Chimpanzee sanctuary.

Day 2: Amboseli OR Ol Pejeta

A full day in Amboseli National Park with picnic lunch from Porini Amboseli Camp OR morning and afternoon game drives from Porini Rhino Camp, with evening sundowners at a scenic viewpoint and a night game drive.

Day 3: Amboseli OR Nanyuki – Maasai Mara

From Amboseli, fly back to Wilson (ETD 0905hrs ETA 0950hrs) and connect onto the morning scheduled flight (1 hour) to the Mara(ETD 1000hrs ETA 1100hrs).  From Nanyuki, you will board the morning direct flight to the Mara (01 hour 45 minutes). (ETD 0915hrs, ETA 1100hrs). Met at Ol Seki airstrip and transferred to Porini Mara Camp in Ol Kinyei Conservancy where you are booked for 3 nights on full board basis with soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic and mineral water. Your stay includes day and night shared game drives in Ol Kinyei & Naboisho Conservancies, one visit to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, sundowners and escorted walks with Maasai guides.

 

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Serengeti

This morning enjoy a game drive in the Conservancy or guided walk before returning to camp for breakfast. Later, transfer to the airstrip (taking a packed lunch) for 1100hrs scheduled flight to back to Wilson airport where you will connect onto another flight to Kilimanjaro (ETA 1240hrs ETA 1335hrs). From Kilimanjaro, take a scheduled flight to Serengeti (ETD 1515hrs ETA 1645hrs). Met at Seronera airstrip and transferred to camp with game viewing en-route. You are booked at Nimali Central Serengeti for 2 nights on full board basis with soft drinks, beer and house wine.  You will have shared game drives (morning and later afternoon or full day) in Serengeti National Park.

 

Day 8: Serengeti – Karatu

Early morning game drive in the Park, returning to camp for breakfast. Later, transfer to the airstrip for scheduled flight to Manyara (40 minutes) (ETD 1100hrs ETA 1140hrs). You will be met by a Nimali vehicle at Manyara airstrip with picnic lunches and drive in to Lake Manyara National Park, a 10 minutes drive from the airfield. The park has magnificent scenery and has a variety of wildlife including elephants and lions but the main attraction is the spectacular abundance of birdlife to be seen along the lake shore including pelicans, storks, and a huge variety of waders. After a picnic lunch, exit the Park and take a 45 minute drive to Tloma Lodge in Karatu arriving at around 4pm.  Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
(Possible to upgrade to Gibbs Farm, Kitela lodge and Neptune Ngorongoro, Farm House Valley, Ngorongoro Farm House, Acacia Farm Lodge)

 

Day 9: Ngorongoro – Tarangire

After an early breakfast, at approximately 8 am depart from Tloma Lodge and drive into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half day game drive, a trip of 1 hour 35 minutes to the floor or the world famous Ngorongoro crater, a UNESCO heritage site.  Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Lerai Picnic Site and then depart from Ngorongoro for Tarangire, a trip of 2 hrs 15 mins, arriving at Nimali Tarangire at approximately 4.45 pm. Dinner and overnight at Nimali Tarangire (includes soft drinks, beer and house wine).

 

Day 10: Tarangire

Full day in Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch. Full board accommodation at Nimali Tarangire.

 

Day 11: Tarangire – Kilimanjaro – Nairobi

Breakfast at camp and at 8.30 am drive from Nimali Tarangire to Arusha, a trip of just under 2 hours and after a brief stop in Arusha town, transfer to the Kilimanjaro International Airport, a 1 hour trip from Arusha. You will board the 1350hrs flight to Wilson airport in Nairobi arriving at approximately 1520hrs.

Optional: from Kilimanjaro you could continue your adventure by adding a beach-extension to the Spice Island of Zanzibar. We can arrange flights and a choice of hotels (see here for details).

Prices

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Prices Include: From Wilson airport in Nairobi, board scheduled flight to Selenkay Conservancy or Ol Pejeta Conservancy for 02 night stay at either  Porini Amboseli Camp or Porini Rhino Camp. On the third day, Fly to the  Maasai Mara – Ol Kinyei Conservancy for 03 nights stay at Porini Mara Camp. Porini Camps stay include all meals, day and night game drives in 4×4 vehicles inclusive of qualified quides, Park and conservancy fees, drink including soft drinks, beers, non premium, wines, gin & tonic, Walks and a visit to a local village in Amboseli. From the Mara fly via Nairobi and Kilimanjaro to Serengeti for 02 nights at Nimali Central,  on the  8th safari day fly into Lake Manyara national Park then drive to Karatu to overnight at Tloma Lodge, next day enjoy a half day Ngororongoro Crater tour  then drive to Tarangire for 02 nights at Nimali Tarangire Camp. The safari ends at Wilson airport in Nairobi after flying from Kilimanjaro Airport.

Please select your currency:
DATES FROM DATES TO PER ADULT SHARING (PACKAGE) SINGLE SUPPLEMENT (PACKAGE) CHILD 8-11 YEARS SHARING (PACKAGE)
01-Nov-22 19-Dec-22 7150 USD 1555 USD 4005 USD
20-Dec-22 02-Jan-23 8685 USD 2000 USD 4865 USD
03-Jan-23 28-Feb-23 7780 USD 1830 USD 4280 USD
01-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 7520 USD 1690 USD 4250 USD
01-Apr-23 31-May-23 PORINI & NIMALI CAMPS CLOSED
01-Jun-23 30-Jun-23 8350 USD 2080 USD 4695 USD
01-Jul-23 21-Jul-23 9500 USD 2310 USD 5385 USD
22-Jul-23 30-Sep-23 9840 USD 2310 USD 5590 USD
01-Oct-23 31-Oct-23 8460 USD 2080 USD 4760 USD
01-Nov-23 19-Dec-23 7790 USD 1810 USD 4400 USD

Important Note: Children under 8 not permitted on the itinerary.

Supplements/Credits

  1. Supplement for road transport/transfers for a SOLE traveler on Tanzania section, Per person – US$ 685. Note: You will still need to add single supplement as above
  2. Credit for JRO-Wilson flight (in case clients want to fly to Zanzibar), Per person – US$ 242

 

Included:

  • Scheduled flights: Wilson-Amboseli-Wilson-Mara-Wilson OR Wilson-Nanyuki-Mara-Wilson, Wilson-Kilimanjaro-Seronera-Manyara and Kilimanjaro-Wilson (Baggage allowance of 15Kgs in soft bags, inclusive of hand luggage)
  • Full board at Porini Camps including soft drinks, beer, house wine, gin & tonic
  • Full board at Nimali Camps including soft drinks, house wine, beer and spirits
  • Full board accommodation at Tloma lodge
  • Park/Reserve/Conservancy fees
  • Local airstrip transfers
  • Game drives as per the itinerary on shared basis
  • Flying doctor’s medical evacuation cover

 

Excluded:

  • Lunch on day 11
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Exclusive use of vehicle, unless otherwise stated

 

Festive Supplements – Nimali Camps:
Dec 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st  and Jan 01st ; Per person per night – US$ 45

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Any of our own Gamewatchers team of Safari Advisors based in the USA, Canada, the UK, India and Australia will be glad to be of service in arranging your safari, helping you plan your trip, confirming prices, answering your questions and booking your choice of safari camps and lodges for you.

Our Safari Advisors have helped many hundreds of our guests to plan their trips and will be delighted to assist you and to help you plan your ideal safari.

For contact details of all our overseas based Safari Advisors in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, India and South America click here, or call us using the numbers below:

USA & Canada USA & Canada Tel: +1-877-710-3014 (Julie Roggow) or +1-519-686-4776 (Rick McIntyre)

UK & EU UK & EU Tel: +44 (0)7986-978985 (Wayne Hammond)

Kenya Kenya Tel: +254 (0)774-136523

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