We concentrate on the internationally acclaimed Game Parks that are known to be “the home of the Discovery Channel”.  We will also visit lesser-known areas and will enjoy interaction with the local tribes, including the renowned Masai.  Weather and road conditions will influence the route chosen on each safari and clients should be flexible in this regard.  Clients should be equipped with and an open mind and spontaneous disposition in order to best enjoy the superb offerings of the region. 

DAY 2 + 3: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

Leaving the city behind us, we travel south to the Masai Mara game reserve, famed for its annual Wildebeest migration and once home to the “Lion Man”, George Adamson. We will camp in a well-located site, enabling us to explore the plains of this unique park and its magnificent wildlife extensively.  B L D

DAY 4 + 5: LAKE NAIVASHA AND NAKURU NAT. PARK

Leaving the Masai Mara, we continue north to the impressive natural Lakes of Naivasha and Nakuru.  We will camp for two nights and will explore the area thoroughly enjoying the amazing scenery and wealth of both birdlife and wildlife. This area is possibly one of the best for viewing the huge flocks of pink Flamingo attracted to the shallow waters. B L D

DAY 6: LAKE VICTORIA

Next, we descend to the shores of Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria.  This Lake forms part of the Great Rift Valley and provides a livelihood for the many locals that fish its waters.  Here we will spend time relaxing, exploring the markets, and trading with the local fishermen. Dinner tonight will be own expense at a local restaurant. Camp the night at the waters edge. B L 

DAY 7: SERENGETI

Today we enter what is arguably Tanzania’s most acclaimed wildlife sanctuary, the Serengeti National Park.  This Park with its huge concentrations of plains game, numerous predators and prolific birdlife all resident on the seemingly endless grass and acacia covered plains epitomizes Africa’s game parks.  We will cross the Park west to east and will spend a night at the active Seronera campsite. B L D  

DAY 8: SERENGETI

After an extensive game drive we enter the Ngorengoro Conservation area where we witness the spectacle of the Masai tribal people herding their cattle amongst the wildlife, still living their customary way as they have for centuries. We camp at the renowned Simba camp on the edge of the crater and enjoy the spectacular views. B L D

DAY 9: NGORONGORO

At first light we make the daring descent into the crater in our smaller 4x4 safari vehicles and here we explore this marvel of nature with its shear walls and fertile plains. With the possibility to view almost all of Africa’s mammals, including the rare Black Rhino at close range in open plains, this has to be the finest game viewing available. Returning to Simba camp, we will enjoy lunch before exiting the park and continuing to our camp on the lip of the escarpment. B L D  

DAY 10: ENDULEN VILLAGE

After enjoying the extensive views of Lake Manyara, we head north into the rural hinterland to experience the traditional Masai way of life. We will camp literally amongst the indigenous people and will be able to witness their way of life and to explore the village on foot. B L D

DAY 11: ARUSHA

After an early start we make our way back to Arusha, the town at the foothill of the beautiful Mount Meru. Here we will spend the afternoon exploring this lively town and its local markets.  Tonight we will enjoy an own expense meal at a local restaurant. B

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