African Adventure

14 July 2012 (proposed) Join a highly experieced guide for a 'Wildlife packed' safari of Kenya and Tanzania 

We have selected July as this marks the beginning of the annual animal migration. Our safari covers all the major and most popular game parks and reserves in both Kenya and Tanzania. The safari duration is 16 days and begins from Nairobi by traversing Kenya's central and northern sector across the equator line to Samburu National Reserve, a park that is home to rarely found species. From Samburu our safari travels to Mount Kenya National Park before proceeding to the floor of the Rift Valley visiting Lake Nakuru National Park and then heading to the country's most popular game sanctuary,the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. After a one night break in Nairobi,our safari then proceeds to Amboseli and across Namanga border to all three most visited of Tanzania's northern parks, namely Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
We arrange all travel and accommodation from leaving to return, and will send an escort from our company if a minimum number join the safari. All tours irrespective of group numbers are met on arrival at Nairobi airport by our representative who will remain with the party throughout the safari, finally returning you to Nairobi airport for your return flight.   Note:   We can also arrange individual safari's based on your date choice and duration from 3 to 16 days on request.

Shaun visited Africa for three months in 2006 to locate and reccomend what he considered the best adventure that suits the tastes of Kiwis and Aussies. With his assistance we have created an exciting adventure at a very competitive price. If an African safari is one of your life's "must do's" or you just have an obsession with wildlife or adventure, we would welcome you joining us. An overnight stopover in Perth Western Australia is available and can be arranged on the return journey. We can usually arrange altered airline departure dates if you wish to linger longer in Africa or Australia once our safari is completed.

Please email an enquiry or any questions about our safari adventure, or secure your place now by booking now. A 10% deposit is taken when your reservation is accepted - The safari is restricted to a maximum sixteen persons on a first booked basis. The cost of the safari covers all transport accommodation and most meals

Rates

Itinerary

Day 1 - NZ/Sydney/Johannesburg
(included : flight meals - overnight Johannesburg ) Assemble at the International terminal group check in area at your NZ departure airport. Your Elm wildlife tour guide can be identified in a black shirt with Elm logo. For our flight to Sydney the departures are CHC 6.45am WLG 6am and AKL 5.50am Check-in and get to know one another. Begin our flight to Sydney where we meet as a group for our SAA flight at 10am to Johannesburg. We stay overnight at a Hotel Johannesburg) and the following day depart for Nairobi flying SAA where we overnight at the Sentrim Boulevard hotel.
Day 2 - Johannesburg/Nairobi (depart 2.25am)
(included : Breakfast Peermont Mondior hotel Johannesburg Depart hotel to airport for our four hour flight to Nairobi departing at 2.25am arriving around 8pm local time. Check in to the Sentrim Boulevard hotel) Remainder of the evening is free to explore this interesting city
Day 3 Nairobi/Samburu game reserve
(Included : Lunch & Dinner - Overnight Samburu Sopa Lodge ) Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya and north across the equator to Samburu National Reserve arriving Samburu Serena Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Day 4 Samburu
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Samburu Sopa Lodge) Full day in Samburu, with an early morning and late afternoon game drive. Samburu is a beautiful game abundant park. It is home to rarely found species such as the Beisa Oryx, Grevy's zebra, blue-necked Somali ostrich and reticulated giraffe. Optional activites include a visit to a local Samburu village, camel riding and guided nature and bird walks. All meals and overnight at Samburu Serena Lodge.
Day 5 Mount Kenya/Sweetwaters
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Sweetwaters tented camp Sweetwaters tented camp) Depart Samburu after breakfast and drive back to the lower slopes of Mount Kenya - arriving Sweetwaters Tented Camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the private sanctuary (Sweetwaters Game Reserve), including a visit to the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, the only one of its kind in Kenya. You will also visit the Visitors Information Centre. Dinner and overnight at the luxury tented camp (with an optional night game drive). Approx Transit time: 3 hrs .
Day 6 Lake Nakuru
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Flamingo Hill tented camp) Depart Mountain Lodge after breakfast and drive to the floor of The Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park making a brief stop at Nyahururu Thomson Falls and arriving Sarova Lion Hill Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild's giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 7 Lake Nakuru/Maasai Mara
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Mara Sopa Lodge ) Depart Lake Nakuru in the morning and drive further along the floor of the Rift Valley to a Maasai Mara Game Reserve, arriving Mara Serena Lodge in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 8 Maasai Mara
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Mara Sopa Lodge) The Mara Serena Safari Lodge has one of the most spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that make up the Masai Mara. This is one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries and it is on this 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. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime.The hotel has been designed to mirror a traditional Masai village or Manyatta and all the guest rooms are located in individual domed huts grouped in a circular manner. Each, has a private balcony with views that stretch over the vast African landscape. Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge
Day 9 Maasai Mara
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Mara Sopa Lodge) Maasai Mara Second day in Maasai Mara, As described above this is Kenya's most popular game sanctuary where you will have the best opportunity of spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino and elephant). Morning and afternoon game drives with an optional visit to a local Maasai village. All meals and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge
Day 10 Nairobi
(included : Breakfast - overnight Nairobi) Depart Maasai Mara in the morning and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs.Drop at Sentrim Boulevard hotel. Lunch on own account/afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis. Optional dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.
Day 11 Amboseli
Day 11. Amboseli Depart Nairobi in the morning for Amboseli National Park arriving Amboseli Serena Lodge in time for lunch. The park is famous for its big game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Amboseli tented camp.
Day 12 Amboseli
(included : Breakfast Lunch & Dinner - overnight Amboseli tented camp) Early morning pre-breakfast game drive at 6.30am, when you have the best chance to see the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for late breakfast. The rest of the morning is at leisure. Afternoon game drive. All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 13 Lake Manyara
(included : Breakfast Lunch) Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive to Namanga (Kenya/Tanzania border) where we will change vehicles and driver/guides then proceed to Arusha for lunch at the Impala Hotel. We then drive on to Lake Manyara National Park for dinner and overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge
Day 14 Serengeti
(included : Breakfast - overnight Serengeti serena Lodge) Morning game drive in Manyara Park, a park dotted with exotic trees such as the giant fig, baobab and mahogany and famous for lions that sprawl on trees (though rare these days). Depart after lunch for Serengeti National Park arriving Serengeti Serena Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 15 Serengeti
(overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge) Full day in Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives in the rolling grasslands studded with wildlife for as far as the eye can see. All meals and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 16 Ngorongoro
(overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge) Another morning game drive in Serengeti, departing after lunch for Ngorongoro via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit of the museum. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge.
Day 17 Ngorongoro
(overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge ) After breakfast descend down to the crater floor for ½ day crater tour, returning to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for lunch. Afternoon at leisure with optional visit to a local Maasai village. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 18 (Last Safari day ) Return to Nairobi via Arusha
Depart Ngorongoro after breakfast and drive to Arusha. Lunch at Impala Hotel then to be assisted to board afternoon shuttle bus back to Nairobi arriving approx 18:30hrs (a flying option is available). Drop at Sentrim Boulevard hotel for overnight.
Day 19 Nairobi/Johannesburg (some free time )
Fly Nairobi to Johannesburg free time from arrival until departure. Last chance for some African 'artefact' shopping or join one of the local tours to Soweto or Johannesburg
Day 20 Johannesburg/Australia/New Zealand (inflight)
(board flight for 6.10pm departure) Night flight to Australia departing Johannesburg flying direct to Sydney or via Perth by request
Day 21 Sydney/New Zealand
Although we have booked continuous return to New Zealand we can arrange for stopovers in Perth one of Australia's most beautiful cities and/or any of the east coast Australian cities, otherwise you will be back with your loved ones on this evening (Sydney departure CHC 5.10pm WLG 6.25pm AKL 6.30pm)

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General Information

SAA Luggage policy (20kg maximum)
Lonely planet - Information about Kenya
Lonely planet - Information about Tanzania

Email

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