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AVS 04 (KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARIS)
AVS 05( KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARIS )
BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI.
AFRICA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE SAFARI.
AVS 19( MARA-SERENGETI SAFARI )

AVS 04 : (KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARI)

DAY 01: NAIROBI

Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to Hilton Hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangements.Overnight at THE HILTON HOTEL.

Day 02; NAIROBI –ABERDARES ( 165 Kms -02 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to The Aberdare National Park arriving in time for lunch at the base Hotels. After lunch transfer in ‘Hotel’ vehicles to Treetops / Ark for afternoon tea, dinner and overnight game viewing from the Lodge precincts.Overnight at TREETOPS / ARK.

Day 03: ABERDARES –LK. NAKURU ( 170 Kms 03 Hrs)

Transfer back to the base Hotels for breakfast . After breakfast rejoin your safari driver and drive to Lk. Nakuru National Park arriving in time for lunch at Lk. Nakuru Lodge/ Sarova Lion Hill Lodge. Afternoon game viewing drive . Dinner and overnight at LK. NAKURU/ LION HILL LODGE

Day 04; LK. NAKURU –MAASAI MARA ( 320 Kms - 04 Hrs)

After breakfast drive via Mt. Longonot to the Maasai Mara game reserve arriving in time for lunch . Afternoon game viewing drive . Dinner and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE/ MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP

Day 05 ; MAASAI MARA

Full day game viewing drive in this reserve with diverse wildlife and beautiful sceneries. All meals and overnight at MARA SOPA LODGE / MARA SIMBA LODGE/ KEEKOROK LODGE / SAROVA MARA TENTED CAMP.

Day 06; MAASAI MARA –NAIROBI ( 280 Kms - 04 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Nairobi arriving around noon. Lunch on own arrangements . Afternoon free .Dinner on own arrangements. Overnight at HILTON HOTEL.

Day 07; NAIROBI –NAMANGA-ARUSHA –NGORONGORO (510 Kms-07 Hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Namanga , the Kenya /Tanzania border town . After border formalities , cross to Tanzania . Lunch in Arusha . After lunch drive to Ngorongoro conservation area for dinner and overnight.Overnight at NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE.

Day 08: NGORONGORO

After breakfast depart for a full day crater tour with picnic lunches. Dinner and overnight at NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE

Day 09; NGORONGORO –TARANGIRE ( 200 Kms-04 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Tarangire National park arriving in time for lunch at Tarangire Sopa Lodge . Afternoon gameviewing drive . Dinner and overnight at TARANGIRE SOPA LODGE

Day 10; TARANGIRE –ARUSHA –NAIROBI –DEPART (450 Kms -07 Hrs)

Early morning game viewing drive before breakfast .After breakfast drive to Arusha . Lunch in Arusha . After lunch transfer to Namanga – Nairobi – Jomo Kenyatta Airport for departure flight 

AVS 05( KENYA & TANZANIA SAFARIS )

Day 01; NAIROBI

Met on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to Hilton Hotel. Lunch and dinner on own arrangements. Overnight at HILTON.

Day 02; NAIROBI – AMBOSELI ( 250 Kms -04 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch . Afternoon game viewing drive . Dinner and overnight at AMBOSELI LODGE / AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE / AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE / OLTUKAI LODGE

Day 03; AMBOSELI – NAMANGA - ARUSHA – MANYARA ( 260 Kms -05 Hrs)

After breakfast transfer to Namanga, the Kenya /Tanzania border town. After border formalities cross to Tanzania . Lunch in Arusha . After lunch transfer to Manyara National Park . Upon arrival at the Lodge a guided walk around or swim. Dinner and overnight at Lk. Manyara Serena Lodge

Day 04: MANYARA – SERENGETI (205 Kms -05 Hrs)

After breakfast depart with picnic lunches for Serengeti National park. Enjoy a game viewing drive enroute to the Lodge . Dinner and overnight at SERENGETI SOPA LODGE

Day 05; SERENGETI

Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in Serengeti . All meals and overnight at SERENGETI SOPA LODGE

Day 06; SERENGETI – NGORONGORO (190 Kms -05 Hrs)

After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Conservation area via Olduvai gorge. Enjoy picnic lunches enroute. Dinner and overnight at NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE

Day 07; NGORONGORO

After breakfast depart for a full day crater tour with picnic lunches. Dinner and dinner at NGORONGORO SOPA LODGE.

Day 08; NGORONGORO – ARUSHA – NAIROBI - DEPART (510 Kms -07 Hrs)

After breakfast drive to Arusha . Lunch in Arusha . After lunch transfer to Namanga. Change of vehicles and transfer to Nairobi- Jomo Kenyatta Airport for departure flight. 

BEST OF EAST AFRICA SAFARI.

DAY 1       Arrival / Nairobi

Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi where you will be met by AFRICA VETERAS Safaris Representative with flower garlands in the typical warm African Hospitality.

You will get a short briefing and given your full detailed personalized program.
Thereafter you will be driven to the Hilton hotel.

Overnight at Hilton Hotel

Day 2        Nairobi / Mt Kenya

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast you will depart towards the Kenyan highlands.

Arrive in time for lunch at the Mt.Lodge. http://www.serenahotels.com/

Mt.Lodge is located at 2,194 meters on the slopes of Mount Kenya. It is surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the African bush so special and exhilarating

After lunch you will go on a guided walk along the slopes of the Mountain learning about the customs and traditions of Kikuyu – one of the Kenya’s largest tribe.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3  Mt Kenya / Lake Nakuru

Breakfast at the lodge.

After breakfast you will depart for Nakuru.

You will arrive in time for lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Lake Nakuru lodge is situated in a wonderland which lies in the heart of one of the Kenya’s most densely animal populated wetland National Parks. (Ramsa site).

The Nairobi-Nakuru rod gives the visitor an unrivalled view of the majestic Great Rift Valley, winding through a series of lakes and forested uplands all the way to the bustling market town of Nakuru.

After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Lake Nakuru Park.

L.Nakuru National park is truly a remarkable park as it has achieved international fame on animal sanctuary. Both black and white Rhinos are being given a new lease of life in this park. Also it is in this park that you will find large numbers of different species of bird life and most outstanding the pink greater and lesser flamingos.

For bird lovers this an absolutely wonderful place to visit.

Return to the lodge for diner and overnight.

Day 4          Lake Nakuru / Masai mara

Breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Mara arriving in time for lunch at Mara Sopa.

Mara Sopa lodge is situated on the park’s eastern boarder overlooking some of the most prime game viewing land on the continent.

After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Masaai Mara reserve.

Masaai Mara reserve is one of the most well known parks, which borders Kenya and Tanzania. It is one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries. It is in this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles cross the plains below on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 5          Masai mara

Morning game drive

Return for breakfast at the lodge.

After breakfast you will have an option of undertaking some of the activities that are arranged at the lodge on request like hot air ballooning, drifting over the plains as the sun rises among others.

Lunch at the lodge.

After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6      Masai mara / Serengeti                                                                                

Breakfast at the lodge.

After breakfast you will be dropped off at the Isebania border to board your Tanzania vehicle and continue to Serengeti arriving for late lunch at Serengeti sopa lodge..

Day 7        Serengeti

Full day in Serengeti with both morning and afternoon game drives.

All the meals at the Lodge with dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 8        Serengeti / Ngorongoro

Breakfast at the lodge.

You will continue to Ngorongoro National park and proceed for late lunch at the Ngorongoro sopa lodge.

Ngorongoro Sopa lodge is an architectural marvel built on the rim of the collapsed volcano that can boast the most magnificent views over the crater floor, home to vast herds of buffalos, wilderbeest and zebras among others.

Diner and overnight at the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.

Day 9        Ngorongoro

After breakfast you will descend some 600metres into the crater, which is home to abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise, for a full day’s game-viewing drive.
We will enjoy lunch at the picnic site by the Crater Lake teeming with hippos.

Olduvai Gorge is where homid footprints believed to be 3.6 million years old were found. You will enjoy an on-site talk on the interpretation of the gorge by the resident guide. Proceed towards the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro crater stopping occasionally to admire the breath-taking vista unfolding before you to arrive at Ngorongoro Farm house for lunch. This afternoon just relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the crater.

Diner and overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa lodge.

Day  10     Ngorongoro / lake Manyara

Breakfast at the Lodge.

Depart for lake Manyara national park arriving in time for lunch.

Afternoon game drive with dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 11 Lake Manyara / Nairobi

After breakfast you will depart for Arusha and take lunch at Impala hotel.

After lunch, you will drive back to Nairobi.

.You will have an optional dinner at the Carnivore restaurant.
Return to Hilton Hotel for overnight.

Day 12      Nairobi / Departure

Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back home.

AFRICA WILDLIFE ADVENTURE SAFARI.

LUXURY SAFARI.

-This features the ultimate safari experience in Kenya. Which comprises the best safari circuits or Destinations / routing in Kenya.

-It’s the most popular itineraries preferred by most of our traditional and Modern markets.

Jambo ! ‘Swahili word for Hello.

DAY 1.

Arrival / Transfer to Nairobi Hotel –Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport in Nairobi where you will be met by Africa veterans Safaris & Tours Representative with flower garlands in the typical warm African Hospitality.

You will get a short briefing and given your full detailed personalized Safari program.
Thereafter you will be guided to board your safari minivan and introduced to your professional safari driver/guide who will drive you to Nairobi Serena  Hotel for refreshment. Your Excess luggage will be stored in this Hotel until you come back from Safari.

On this day you will have an optional Dinner at the Serena Hotel or  at the Carnivore restaurant.

Carnivore restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Nairobi. It is “ A must go place” for any visitor to Kenya. Besides serving the regular meat like beef, chicken, pork and fish, the restaurant also serves game meat like Ostrich, Crocodile, and ostrich among others.

Overnight at the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Nairobi Serena -bed and breakfast.

http://www.serenahotels.com/

Day 2
Nairobi – Aberdares National Park- Treetops Lodge.

Day 3
Aberdares National Park- Nakuru National Park-Lion Hill Lodge.

Early morning Breakfast.

After breakfast you will depart for Lake Nakuru National Park.

You will have game drive enroute to Lion Hill Lodge.

Arrive at the Lion Hill lodge for lunch.

http://www.sarovahotels.com/

The Lion hill Lodge was among the first lodges in the park and has a beautiful vantage point from where you can see the park and the lake Nakuru. The lodge has a lovely swimming pool and the gardens are green and lush and awash with flowers.

After lunch you have some time rest or take a dip in the beautiful swimming pool.

 Afternoon game drive in the Lake Nakuru Park.

The lake  Nakuru national park is famous for its large population of the pink flamingos, which sometimes number over a million. The park is also home to white rhino, the rare black rhino among other wild animals. You are almost certain to see the most elusive of cats’ family, the leopard.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight-Full Board.

Day 4

Lake Nakuru –Maasai Mara National Reserve-Bateleur Camp.

Breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Mara arriving in time for lunch at Bateleur Camp.

The Camp is situated on a very strategic area overlooking some of the most prime game viewing land on the continent.

After lunch you will have an afternoon game drive at the Maasai Mara reserve.

Maasai Mara reserve is one of the most well known parks, which borders Kenya and Tanzania. It is one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries. It is in this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebras, wildebeests and gazelles cross the plains below on their way to the rich new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Bateleur Camp -Full Board.

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Day 5
Full Day at Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Morning game drive

Return for breakfast at the Camp.

After breakfast you will have an option of undertaking some of the activities that are arranged at the Camp on request like hot air ballooning, drifting over the plains as the sun rises among others.

Lunch at the lodge.

After lunch you will proceed on an afternoon game drive at the reserve.

Return at the Camp  for dinner and overnight.

Please note that, After Lunch you can have optional activities in Maasai Mara e.g. Visiting Maasai Villages / people around Maasai Mara.

Dinner and Overnight at the Camp.

Day 6
Maasai Mara Back to Nairobi –Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Breakfast at the Camp.

You will then depart for Nairobi.
En route you will pass down the steep eastern escarpments of the Great  Rift Valley. The Great  Rift Valley stretches all the way from Jordan in the Middle East to Southern Africa. It is an awesome sight to see.

You will have your lunch on your way to Nairobi (own lunch).

Own Lunch in Nairobi, you can try some local African food in one of the Nairobi Hotel or at the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Bed and Breakfast at the Nairobi Serena Hotel.

Day 7
Nairobi –Arusha in Tanzania.

After Breakfast at the Hotel you will be transferred to the Kenya / Tanzania Border for your next sector of Tanzania Safari where you will visit the Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island.

You will have Lunch at Arusha town either at the Hotel you will be spending the night or any other hotel of your choice.

Bed and Breakfast at Arusha Hotel.

Day 8
Arusha –Serengeti National Park-Kirawira Serena Lodge.

After Early breakfast at the Arusha Hotel, you will depart your journey for Serengeti National Park.

You will arrive in good time for Lunch.

After your Lunch you will proceed for an Afternoon Game drive.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 9

Full Day at the Serengeti National Park-Kirawira Serena Lodge.

The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Maasai Mara attract visitors from around the world, who flock to the open plains to witness the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet. More than a million animals make the seasonal journey to fresh pasture to the north, then the south, after the biannual rains. The sound of their thundering hooves, raising massive clouds of thick red dust, has become one of the legends of the Serengeti plains. The entire ecosystem thrives from the annual migration, from the lions and birds of prey that gorge themselves on the weak and the faltering to the gamut of hungry crocodiles that lie in patient wait at each river crossing for their annual feed
Serengeti
Day 10

Serengeti / Arusha /Zanzibar – Breezes Beach.

After Early Breakfast at the Lodge, you will be driven to Arusha town for your Lunch. After Lunch at Arusha you will take a Domestic Flight to Zanzibar Island and booked at Breezes Beach Hotel.

Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

Half Board Accommodation.

About Arusha Town.
Built by the Germans as a centre of colonial administration Administration  in the early 20th century, Arusha was a sleepy town with a garrison stationed at the old boma and a few shops around a grassy roundabout. From its backwater status amidst the farmlands and plantations of northern Tanzania, today Arusha is one of the country’s most prosperous towns. The site for the United Nations Criminal Tribunal on the Rwandan genocide and the headquarters for the Tripartite commission for East African Co-operation, Arusha is a major centre of Tanzanian diplomacy and international relations

Day 11

Full Day Relaxing at the Beach.

After the Breakfast you will spend the day relaxing at the Beach or have an option of doing excursions around the beach.

Zanzibar is an archipelago made up of Zanzibar and Pemba Islands, and several islets. It is located in the Indian Ocean, about 25 miles from the Tanzanian coast, and 6° south of the equator. Zanzibar Island (known locally as Unguja, but as Zanzibar internationally) is 60 miles long and 20 miles wide, occupying a total area of approximately 650 square miles. It is characterized by beautiful sandy beaches  with fringing coral reefs, and the magic of historic Stone Town - said to be the only functioning ancient town in East Africa.

Own Lunch or Dinner at the Hotel.

Overnight at the Breezes Beach.

Day 12

Breezes / Arusha / Transfer to Kenya / Airport .

After Breakfast, you will be transferred from your Hotel to take your flight to Arusha. You will have early lunch at Arusha and then transferred to Kenya for your international flight back home.

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AVS 19( MARA-SERENGETI SAFARI )

This safari offers fantastic insight into the diverse nature, culture and landscape of East Africa. The annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti to the Masai Mara is a breathtaking sight not to be missed! Virtually unlimited wildlife experiences, encounters with indigenious tribes and sleeping under the African stars make this a trip to remember.

Day 1: Nairobi

We depart Nairobi, and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people, reaching Naro Moru. This village sits at the foot of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest mountain (5199m).

Day 2-3: Samburu Game Reserve

Samburu is home to a number of wildlife species rarely found elsewhere. We enjoy two days of game viewing in search of species such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru

Descending into the Great Rift Valley, we come to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingoes. We spend the afternoon game viewing in the park.

Day 5-6: Masai Mara

The Masai Mara's vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees provide the landscape for this memorable part of the journey. With fantastic game viewing en route, we arrive in the late afternoon and set up camp. Masai Mara is famous for its game viewing, with excellent chances of seeing the “big five” – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino.

Day 7: Nairobi

Game drive before breakfast, then we head back to Nairobi.

Day 8: Nairobi to Arusha

Our journey takes us across the border into Tanzania. Arusha sits at the foot of rugged Mount Meru, and is the gateway to most of Tanzania’s wildlife abundant parks.

Day 9: Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara National Park is famed for its tree-climbing lions, vast flocks of flamingoes, and abundance of elephants, hippos and water birds. Our afternoon will be spent game viewing in the park.

Day 10-11: Serengeti National Park

We'll enjoy one last game drive around Lake Manyara National Park, before transferring to the world famous Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is dominated by vast, open plains with an abundance of wildlife. The afternoon will be spent tracking and viewing game in this wildlife Mecca.

Day 12-13: Ngorongoro Crater

We arrive at Nogorongoro Crater via the archeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Ngorongoro is an impressive 20 km wide volcanic crater with 600 m walls. The views from the crater rim are stunning, and there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife, due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. We spend our days here viewing the crater's prolific wildlife, including elephant, rhino and lion. Olduvai Gorge is famed for the discovery of 3.5 million year-old fossil fragments of an early human civilization.

Day 14: Marangu

Our journey today takes us to Marangu village, where we explore the surrounding rainforest and scenic waterfalls.

Day 15: Depart Nairobi

After breakfast we transfer back to Nairobi for your flight home.