Your safari adventure begins with a scenic flight to Amboseli
National Park, famous for its big game and superb views of snow-capped
Mount Kilimanjaro. This afternoon is spent viewing game
in this spectacular area.
Tortilis Camp B L D
Days 1-2: USA or Canada/Nairobi, Kenya
Leaving your camp at dawn, watch the wildlife awake in search of
breakfast. Later, set off in the late afternoon for a game drive, an
ideal time to see predators as they begin to stir from the shade and
roam onto the plains in search of prey.
Tortilis Camp B L D
Day 3: Nairobi/Amboseli National Park
After lunch in Arusha, fly to Manyara near the Ngorongoro Crater
where you spend the next two nights at your unique lodge on the
crater rim.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge B L D
Day 4: Amboseli National Park
Today you drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's
most fascinating wildlife areas. Later you visit a Maasai village.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge B L D
Day 5: Amboseli National Park/Arusha, Tanzania/
The Serengeti's habitats range from short grass plains traversed by
huge herds of zebra and gazelle to deep central valleys hunted by
lion and cheetah. Fly to Kusini and explore them all during your
two-night stay.
The Serengeti is home to dozens of species including
antelope, hyena, leopard, giraffe, lion, buffalo and cheetah. Each
year, the Serengeti is the scene of the spectacular wildebeest and
zebra migration, when millions of these animals make their annual
trek in search of fresh grasses and water.
Sanctuary Kusini B L D
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Fly via Arusha and Nairobi to the vast expanse of savannah known
as the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Sanctuary Olonana B L D
Days 7-8: Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park
The jewel in Africa's crown, Masai Mara is host to the most
spectacular array of wildlife. The Siria Escarpment, together with
the acacia dotted plains, creates scenery of stunning beauty. Game viewing
is never dull here, and patience is often rewarded with
unique wildlife sightings.
You may wish to learn about a local community project: visit a wetlands preservation project, a community biogas plant or a tree nursery, where you can plant your own indigenous tree.
Sanctuary Olonana B L D
Day 9: Serengeti/Arusha/Nairobi/Masai Mara Game Reserve
Return to Nairobi with time for lunch at the Carnivore Restaurant
followed by a visit to Karen Blixen's home and the Giraffe Center,
before this evening's international flight.
Norfolk Hotel B L D
Days 10-11: Masai Mara
Connect with your homebound flight.
Day 12: Masai Mara/Nairobi/USA or Canada
Day 13: USA or Canada