2008
Kenya And Tanzania
A comprehensive 4x4 safari itinerary of East Africa visiting some of the most beautiful areas of Kenya and Tanzania. Serena Lodges offer a high standard of accommodation and comfort levels.
Our opinion
The ultimate high quality safari combining Africa’s two greatest countries for wildlife viewing.
Escorted
English speaking driver/guide is included on safari.
Itinerary
- Nairobi: 1 night
- Masai Mara: 2 nights
- Lake Victoria: 1 night
- Serengeti: 2 nights
- Ngorongoro: 2 nights
- Lake Manyara: 1 night
- Amboseli: 2 nights
Day 1 Sat London/Nairobi
Kenya Airways overnight flight from Heathrow to Nairobi.
Day 2 Sun Nairobi
Overnight at the Nairobi Serena
Day 3 Mon Nairobi/Masai Mara
Fly by light aircraft (Air Kenya or similar) to the Mara Serena for two nights. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in four-wheel drive vehicles and overnight
Day 4 Tue Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara.
Day 5 Wed Masai Mara/Lake Victoria
Today drive to the Tanzania border, meeting your Tanzania four-wheel drive vehicle to continue the journey to Lake Victoria and Speke Bay for overnight (approx. 110 miles).
Day 6 Thu Lake Victoria/Serengeti
Enjoy an early morning canoe safari on Lake Victoria before continuing to the Serengeti, game viewing en route to Mbuzi Mawe camp (approx. 95 miles).
Day 7 Fri Serengeti
A full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Overnight at Mbuzi Mawe Camp.
Day 8 Sat Serengeti/Ngorongoro
Game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater stopping at Olduvai Gorge. Two nights at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge (approx. 130 miles).
Day 9 Sun Ngorongoro
Visit a Masai Village, lunch at the lodge and an afternoon game drive in the Crater.
Day 10 Mon Ngorongoro/Lake Manyara
Drive to Lake Manyara in the Rift Valley enjoying a village walk before an afternoon game drive. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena (approx. 55 miles).
Day 11 Tue Lake Manyara/Arusha/Amboseli
Drive to Arusha for lunch and on to the border at Namanga where you change vehicle before continuing to Amboseli and the Serena Lodge. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro (approx. 460 miles).
Day 13 Thu Amboseli/Nairobi/London
Return to Nairobi for your Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow arriving the following day
Kenya Coast Extension
Kenya and Tanzania Safari: 11 nights
Nairobi: 1 night
Kenya Coast: 3 nights
Day 13 Thu Nairobi
Overnight at the Nairobi Serena for one night
Day 14 Fri Nairobi/Malindi
Kenya Airways morning flight to Malindi and three nights at Hemingways
Day 17 Mon Malindi/Nairobi/London
Return Kenya Airways flight to Heathrow via Nairobi, arriving the following day.
Mauritius Extension
Kenya and Tanzania Safari: 11 nights
Nairobi: 1 night
Mauritius: 6 nights
Day 13 Thu Nairobi
Overnight at the Nairobi Serena for one night
Day 14 Fri Nairobi/Mauritius
Kenya Airways morning flight to Malindi and three nights at Hemingways
Day 20 Thu Mauritius/London
Air Mauritius overnight flight to Heathrow, arriving the next day.
Zanzibar Extension
Kenya and Tanzania Safari: 11 nights
Nairobi: 1 night
Zanzibar: 2 nights
Day 13 Thu Nairobi
Overnight at the Nairobi Serena for one night
Day 14 Fri Nairobi/Zanzibar
Kenya Airways morning flight to Malindi and three nights at Hemingways
Day 16 Sun Zanzibar/Nairobi/London
Afternoon flight to Nairobi then overnight to Heathrow, arriving the following day.
