Compare Safari in Kenya and Zanzibar Tour by Discovery Nomads vs On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania by Cosmos
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| Duration | 7 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 2,837 | $ 4,169 |
| Price Per Day | $ 405 | $ 379 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | No |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
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From the bustling capital of Kenya - Nairobi to an exciting safari, enjoy the beauty of the Serengeti, explore Ngorongoro Crater, visit the local spice plantations in the savanna and relax on the best beaches of Zanzibar |
Explore magnificent national parks and reserves on this exciting Kenya and Tanzania safari. Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. Here embark on morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara”—home to lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, wildebeest, and zebra. Next, explore Amboseli National Park—known for its spectacular views of 19,341-ft Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, Cape buffalo, and more.Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore this ecologically diverse park on a morning game drive. In Karatu, visit a local school to interact with the children. Your escorted African safari continues to the amazing Ngorongoro area—the astonishing crater measures 2,000 feet deep and spans 102 square miles. Revel in the fantastic game-viewing vantage point to spot lion, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. Next, you’ll enter Serengeti National Park—site of the seasonal great migration of wildebeest, and a great game-viewing area year round. Covering 5,700 square miles, the Serengeti will thrill you with both morning and afternoon game drives with the chance to see Nile crocodiles, big cats, giraffes, and gazelles. This escorted Africa safari through Kenya and Tanzania is a dream-come-true for the adventurous of spirit. |
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive at any time. No special activities planned for today and you will have free time exploring the capital of Kenya.
Day 2: Arusha/Manyara
You will pass through the savanna and semi-arid lands of Masai people in Tanzania to Arusha town. Your safari continues at Lake Manyara, where you will see hundreds of flamingos and other animals of African wild fauna.
Day 3: Arusha/Ngorongoro
After breakfast you will travel to the crater of Ngorongoro, amazing natural monument under the protection of UNESCO. Here, an incredible number of animals and birds, you can easily meet the lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos and flamingos. You will climb to the top of the crater, where you spend the night among the beautiful scenery in the atmospheric lodges near the crater itself.
Day 4-5: Serengeti
You go down from the top of Ngorongoro and visit one of the largest and richest parks of Africa - Serengeti. These days you will spend in a maximum immersion into the wild chasing the Big Five. Overnight stay in a lodge in the park.
Day 6: Arusha
After a morning safari, you will return to Arusha where can enjoy dinner and relax after a busy days. Transfer to Nairobi and flight to Zanzibar in noon/evening.
Day 7-10: Zanzibar
Enjoy warm azure sea, white beaches and fresh seafood.
Day 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Welcome to Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for your safari adventure!
Day 2: NAIROBI–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. After lunch at your lodge, set out on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 3: MAASAI MARA
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara,” as it is called by locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a significant food source for resident predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 4: MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA
Today, board a plane for the quick flight to Nairobi. Drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 5: AMBOSELI
Morning and afternoon game drives offer you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax and enjoy the amenities at your lodge. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 6: AMBOSELI–ARUSHA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA
This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your camp overlooking Lake Manyara. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 7: LAKE MANYARA AREA–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline namesake Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. Then, journey to your lodge and enjoy time at leisure this afternoon. Perhaps join an optional trip to a local primary school to meet the children or venture to a village to witness colorful local culture in daily life. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 8: NGORONGORO AREA
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unflooded caldera, more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year-round. Witness lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo in a unique habitat. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros! A picnic lunch will be served in the crater. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 9: NGORONGORO AREA–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the seasonal Great Migration of vast numbers of the Serengeti's wildebeest, accompanied by zebra, Grant's gazelle, Thomson's gazelle, eland, and impala. The Serengeti remains an extraordinary ecosystem for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 10: SERENGETI
The biologically diverse Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles and is home to a variety of animals. The name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains,” and Maasai tribes co-exist with wildlife living in the Serengeti. Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Day 11: SERENGETI–ARUSHA
Fly back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm. (Breakfast)
