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Swagman Tours Migration Seeker Nairobi - The Rift Valley - Masai Mara - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Region - Amboseli National Park 14 Days / 13 Nights 0 Persons Date of Issue: 03 September 2018 16 September 2019 - 29 September 2019
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Accommodation Destination Start End Basis Duration
Overnight Travel 16 Sep 17 Sep 1 Night
The Sarova Stanley Nairobi 17 Sep 19 Sep B&B 2 Nights
Mbweha Camp The Rift Valley 19 Sep 20 Sep FB+ 1 Night
Tipilikwani Mara Camp Masai Mara 20 Sep 22 Sep FB+ 2 Nights
Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes Central Serengeti 22 Sep 24 Sep FB+ 2 Nights
Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro Region 24 Sep 26 Sep FB+ 2 Nights
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli National Park 26 Sep 28 Sep FB+ 2 Nights
Overnight Travel 28 Sep 29 Sep 1 Night
Key B&B: Bed and Breakfast FB+: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities Daily
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Included All flights and tax
Accommodation / meals as per itinerary
Unlimited game viewing with English Speaking driver guide
All transfer and ground transportation using NEW custom designed pop-up roof safari land cruisers
Park fees
Flying Doctor service whilst on safari
Unlimited drinking water whilst on safari
Excluded VISA : Kenya 50 USD before departure.
VISA: Tanzania 95 AUD before departure
Tips
Drinks
Insurance
Note - Yellow Fever is compulsory
Day 1: Overnight Travel (Mon, 16 September)
Day Itinerary Begin your journey to Nairobi from Melbourne via Perth and Johannesburg. Clear customs in Perth.
Note Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide are the same price.
Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref
16 SA 7255 South Africa Melbourne 18:15 Perth 20:00 ECON Sep (Scheduled) Airways International International Operated by Airport [MEL] Airport [PER] Virgin
16 SA 281 South Africa Perth 23:40 OR Tambo 04:50 ECON Sep (Scheduled) Airways International International (17 Sep) Airport [PER] Airport [JNB]
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Day 2: The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi (Tue, 17 September)
Day Itinerary Arrive in Johannesburg and connect onto your flight to Nairobi.
Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref
17 Sep SA 184 South OR Tambo 10:10 Jomo Kenyatta 15:05 ECON (Scheduled) Africa International International Airport Airways Airport [JNB] [NBO]
Twiga Tours representatives will warmly meet you upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport with their traditional, unique & special welcome (champagne, hot/cold towels and presentation of authentic safari hat and souvenirs).
Transfer to the Sarova Stanley .
Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
Overnight: The Sarova Stanley Centrally located in the Central Business District, Kenya’s first Luxury hotel -Sarova Stanley opened its doors in 1902. The moment you pass through the century old revolving doors, you enter another world, the heat and bustle of modern Nairobi left behind as you tune into the cool Victorian elegance. A spacious foyer, with its patterned marble floors, chesterfields, old clocks and ancient photographs all come together to transport you to another era. Sarova Stanley, which is one of the eight hotels owned by Sarova Group of hotels, Resort & Game Lodges, offers a wide range of accommodation and services with all rooms elegantly furnished with an ambience that remains as friendly and welcoming as it has always been since its humble beginnings in 1902.
Sarova Stanley has 217 guest rooms over eight floors in different categories including Heritage Suites, Executive Suites and Club Rooms. Dining facilities include the legendary Thorn Tree Café with its famous message board, has been said as long as you sit at the Thorn Tree long enough, everyone in Nairobi will eventually walk by! Set in the heart of Nairobi town, from its humble beginnings in 1902 as a make shift messaging board for tourists, soldiers and
P a g e | 5 rail workers alike, the Legendary Thorn Tree café has stood the test of time, continuously serving up hearty dishes in surroundings touched by history.
Thai Chi Restaurant has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa. With its traditional Thai decor and delectable Thai specialties prepared by experienced chefs from Thailand, Thai Chi is best described as a small piece of Thailand in Nairobi which has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa.
The Exchange Bar which is the preferred networking venue for Nairobi’s elite within the CBD. With a refined ambiance set in early 19th century décor, plush leather seats, and timeless ornate artifacts, all combing to create an elegant environment ideal for consuming any brew. Pool Deck Restaurant, tucked away on the 5th floor is an Oasis offering refuge against the hustle and bustle of town. The Pool Deck is characterized by its al fresco dining concept – allowing you to relax and dine in the comfort of the open air. and 24 hour In-room Dining.
Business facilities include wireless internet, fully-equipped business centre, meeting rooms in varying capacities and secretarial services. The heated Swimming Pool on the 5th floor adjoins a fully equipped Health Club well equiped gym, steam, sauna and massage facilities.
Sarova Stanley's mini shopping arcade houses Gift Shops, Newspaper Stand, Bookshop, Boutique, Curio shop, Chemist, Optician, Locksmith, Art Gallery and Car Rental outlets.
Basis Bed & Breakfast
Day 3: The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi (Wed, 18 September)
Day Itinerary This morning after a hearty leisurely breakfast, a guide driver will pick you from the hotel for Nairobi Excursions.
Drive to Daphne Sheldricks orphanage. It is set in the Nairobi National Park. The orphanage give you a rare opportunity to come close to baby elephant, the age vary from a few months to 3 years, each orphaned elephant is assigned its own keeper, who acts as a replacement mother and will stay with the elephant until it is re-introduced into the wild. The keeper as well gives a talk about the elephants, where they came from, how they are getting on, and how some of the previous orphans are progressing.
You will then drive to the Karen Blixen Museum with lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden . This museum was the home of the Danish renowned writer – Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name as Isak Dinesen. The house was her residence between 1914 to 1931. Most of the household items that Karen used are still intact in the house. Surrounding the house is some nicely, natured coffee garden that lady Karen grew. In the house we have a small library, offering some of Karen’s writings among other collections. We end our tour a visit to the Giraffe centre for a
P a g e | 6 thrilling experience with tallest mammals on earth. Here we have the Rothschild giraffe, one of the three sub-species that we have in Kenya. Here we will be able to feed them with our hand, take some amazing photo shots beside them and maybe if we will, a kiss! This is a life-time experience and perhaps the closest one can get to these gracious creatures in their natural setting.
This will be followed by a visit to Kazuri Beads and Pottery Centre. This is a popular place for many guests who have just a few hours to spend seeing the sights of Nairobi. Kazuri beads produce brightly-coloured, hand-made ceramic jewellery which are sold all over the world.
Tonights dinner is a special event with our host, The Manji Family who will entertain you over drinks and dinner at their family home.
Activities The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Karen Blixen Museum Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Giraffe Centre Kazuri Beads
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Founded in 1977 by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E, in honor of the memory of her late husband, famous naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, the DSWT claims a rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and it's wilderness, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East Africa.
To date the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully hand-raised over 150 infant elephants and has accomplished it's long-term conservation priority by effectively reintegrating orphans back into the wild herds of Tsavo, claiming many healthy wild-born calves from former-orphaned elephants raised in care.
Karen Blixen Museum The Karen Blixen Museum was once the home of the Danish author Karen Blixen. The renowned author made famous by the release of the Oscar winning movie ‘Out of Africa’, based on Karen’s autobiography of the same title. The museum displays many pieces of the author's furniture and has a splendid view of the Ngong Hills, immortalized in Karen Blixen's opening line, "I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills."
The Karen Blixen Museum is open to the public every day, with guided tours on offer. The museum shop features handicrafts, posters, postcards, the movie ‘Out of Africa’, as well as books and other Kenyan souvenirs.
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Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages The Historic Swedo House at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. was the original hunting lodge/farm house which was built around 1906 to 1908. It is located approximately a half mile from the Karen Blixen (Bogani House) museum, and is 15 minutes from downtown Nairobi.
It is the site of the original farmhouse of the property, which now is near the Karen Blixen Museum (of “Out of Africa”) and about half a mile from the Karen Golf and Country Club where guest can enjoy golfing, tennis, squash as well as other activities. The Coffee Garden sits only 5 ½ acres of land with large hundred year old trees and a beautiful garden with hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds.
The cottages are located in the midst of one of the oldest formal gardens in Kenya which have huge jacaranda, candelabra, cactus, bottlebrush, and other trees. Over 200 types of flowers bloom through the year and numerous bird feeders attract hundreds of varieties of birds. The cottages have been designed after the historic Swedo House to give a sense of reliving history in elegant style. All well appointed cottages have hi-beam ceilings with fireplaces, wood and mazeras stone floors. Mini bars, satellite TVs and internet connections have also been installed. Each bedroom has a large bathroom with its own shower and bath. Internet connections and phones are available in all rooms. Three cottages have two private suites with a separate dressing room.
All cottages have a verandah for relaxing while enjoying the birds, butterflies and flowers of the garden. We provide feeders to attract a wide variety of birds. Residents can also enjoy twenty-four-hour room service. A private swimming pool and private garden bar are available for a relaxing afternoon or for small group get togethers. Private outdoor dinner parties by the pool can also be arranged.
Giraffe Centre The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya (A.F.E.W. Kenya) also known as the Giraffe Centre is a non- governmental, non-profit making organization, which was founded by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville in 1979. This was in a bid to save the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, which had lost its natural habitat in Western Kenya to agriculture and there were only 130 left in the wild. Funds were raised and 4 herds of the Rothschild giraffes were moved to 4 parks namely Lake Nakuru National Park, Mwea Game Reserve, Ruma National Park and Nasalot Game Reserve.
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Kazuri Beads Kazuri, which means ‘small and beautiful’ in Swahili, began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making handmade beads. The factory is located in what used to be part of the Karen Blixen Estate (of the Academy Award winning film Out of Africa).
Basis Bed & Breakfast
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 4: Mbweha Camp, The Rift Valley (Thu, 19 September)
Day Itinerary A guide driver will pick you from the hotel after breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru with a brief stop at the Rift valley view point. We arrive at the lodge to a very warm welcome, check-in, then lunch.
This afternoon we depart on a game viewing. Some of the interesting places to visit include the baboon cliff, the lion hill and the Mau escarpment. The park is one of the best game viewing parks with various animal species including prides of lion, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, wart hogs, the endangered Rothschild giraffes, the black & white Rhino, the Burchell’s zebra, impalas, and the elusive leopard among many others. Over 300 bird species have been recorded here too. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best places to see the endangered black and white Rhino.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
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The Rift Valley is a colossal geological feature stretching for 6000 kilometres. It runs from the Middle East all the way down Africa to northern Botswana into Kenya and can be visited just a short drive north of Nairobi. The ground drops away and opens up to a massive valley which is home to lakes, soda lakes, savannah and impressive volcanic formations. This spectacularly scenic landscape is scattered with abundant plains game, a string of reserves and Maasai villages. Visitors can soak up these stunning panoramas against beautiful backdrops. Some highlights include: the dramatic cliffs of Hell's Gate, Mount Longonot, Lake Elmenteita, and the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park.
Overnight: Mbweha Camp View iBrochure Tucked away in the spectacular Great Rift Valley on the private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views over the Eburru and Mau ranges. Congreve Conservancy is part of the greater conservancy area called Soysambu which has a large part of Elementaita within its borders. Rustic lava-stone cottages with thatched roofs are surrounded by euphobia candelabra, yellow barked acacia and other indigenous trees.
Mbweha Camp is only a few hours from Nairobi, yet feels right away from it all with its relaxed atmosphere. Being situated outside a National Park allows many activities, including walking, mountain biking and night game drives. Guests can also enjoy day trips into Nakuru National Park with the option of a gourmet bush lunch with spectacular views of the Lake and the National Park.
Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
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Day 5: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Fri, 20 September)
Day Itinerary A hearty early morning breakfast then drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering wonderful scenery and plenty of game. Arrive to a very warm welcome for lunch, some leisure.
This afternoon is the moment we have been longing for – we depart on an exciting game viewing drive. The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. The Mara game reserve is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve….. For a long time, Mara Game Reserve has stubbed her authority as the ‘granary’ of wildlife in Kenya.
We return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the Mara plains has become almost essential.
Overnight: Tipilikwani Mara Camp View iBrochure This uniquely situated luxury camp on the banks of the Talek River overlooks the mottled plains of the Maasai Mara, where vast herds of wildlife co-exist with the colourful Maasai people between June and October the Maasai Mara plays host to one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth the great annual migration of over a million wildebeest and zebra as they enter the Mara ecosystem from Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania. Tipilikwani's tents enjoy river frontage and are decorated with warm, rich Maasai colours.
The family tents have a stand alone bath tub in addition to showers. Excellent food, personalised service and traditional Kenyan hospitality further compliment the prime location.
Game drives offer the unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the diversity of animals and birds living permanently in the Maasai Mara, as well as many migratory species. Guests can also learn more about the Maasai people, proud pastoralists and warriors, many of whom still retain their traditional nomadic lifestyle.
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Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 6: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Sat, 21 September)
Day Itinerary Sumptuous breakfasts, then we depart for a full day adventure. Be on the look-out for the big five that Masai Mara is famous for. These include the lion, savannah (African) elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard and the black rhino. In the early 20th century, Kenya was a famous hunting destination. Killing any of the big five game one pride, a sense of class, a feeling of heroism. We may even be so lucky to witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and make a kill! Visit a traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai still live as they did for centuries -interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn about their customs and traditions.
We return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast.
Optional Transworld Hot Air Balloon Safaris
Transworld Hot Air Balloon Safaris The Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Mara operate from 3 bases, Mara Sarova Camp, Mara Safari Club and Mara Serena Lodge. The company manages a fleet of 7 well maintained hot air balloons. The highly trained professional pilots and ground crew offer guests a chance to view the glorious reserve through an aerial perspective, creating a memorable experience.
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Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 7: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes, Central Serengeti (Sun, 22 September)
Day Itinerary We enjoy a hearty breakfast then depart with picnic lunch boxes via the Isebania & Sirari border where a guide driver will help you through the immigration procedures then continue into Tanzania. Covering an area of 14,763 square kilometres, the world famous Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest park, and one of the world's last great wildlife refuges. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, including more than three million large mammals.
We arrive at the lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.
Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes View iBrochure This Luxury Camp is ideally located within Central Seronera area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania around the vicinity of the famous Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi. The Camp site is perched between the Rongai Hills & Nyaroboro Hills, a few metres away from the banks of the Mbalageti / Seronera River having an abundant variety of resident wildlife (including all the Big 5) as well as a Hippo Pool located only a few metres away from the camp.
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Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous Annual Migration can be witnessed almost as close as to the camp’s doorsteps – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and fro the North and South of the Serengeti.
The Rooms and the Guest areas have been specifically designed to offer the Guests an optimum 180-degree view while on their bed or while enjoying their meal or drinks and to bring them as close to the nature as possible from the covered verandas. These stunning views embrace the sparsely spaced Acacia Tortillas Trees with the abundance of animals in the vicinity making the experience awe- inspiring.
Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 8: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes, Central Serengeti (Mon, 23 September)
Day Itinerary This morning after breakfast, we depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing drives on the vast Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. Serengeti National Park is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve with game-viewing drives.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
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Day 9: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Ngorongoro Region (Tue, 24 September)
Day Itinerary After breakfast, we depart to Ngorongoro. We stop at the Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world to learn on human evolution. We will enjoy an on-site talk on the interpretation of the gorge by the resident guide. We arrive at our crater rim lodge to a warm welcome, check-in then lunch.
This afternoon we relax and from our lodge enjoy the breath-taking spectacular views of the crater below. Ngorongoro Crater has the largest unbroken caldera in the world. It has been described as one of the great natural wonders of the world. Eight million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater was an active volcano but its cone collapsed, forming the crater that is 610 meters deep, 20 kilometres in diameter, and covers an area of 311 sq. km. Spectacular as it is, the crater accounts for just a tenth of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is home to many species of wild game and birds. With the exception of impala and topi (due to fierce competition with the wildebeest) and the giraffe (because there is not much to eat at tree level), almost every species of African plains mammal lives in the crater, including the endangered black rhino, and the densest population of predators in Africa. The birdlife, which includes the flamingo, is mainly seasonal, and is also affected by the ratio of soda to fresh water in Lake Magadi on the crater floor.
NOTE: Warm jacket/cardigan is highly recommended.
Bordering Kenya to the north, the Ngorongoro Region is known for its abundance of beautiful natural features. It encompasses the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities such as viewing the epic Serengeti wildebeest migration, visiting a local Maasai village, soaking up the remarkably diverse scenery and catching a glimpse of the magnificent bird and wildlife including over 500 bird species, all of the Big Five, as well as crocodile, hippo, zebra, antelope, lion, leopard, and cheetah. Don’t miss the opportunity to join a walking safari, enjoy thrilling mountain biking adventures and scenic trekking.
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Overnight: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge View iBrochure O'ldeani Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge is a colonial lodge situated on a picturesque hill with spectacular views of Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. The lodge is elevated, featuring spectacular views that extend all the way to Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.
The property is set on 40 acres of lush green gardens and local vegetation, with over 130 species of birds. The lodge is accessed over a pond and one's first impression is the grand central hallway with wooden trusses looking out over the fireplace, infinity pool and out to Mount O'ldeani, which is part of the caldera of the Ngorongoro crater, only 12 km away.
Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 10: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Ngorongoro Region (Wed, 25 September)
Day Itinerary After breakfast we descend some 610 metres into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise, for a full day of game-viewing drive with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact caldera in the world teams with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Prides of lions, herds of Cape buffalo, impala, Thompson gazelles, rhino, giraffes, golden & black-backed jackal, zebra, cheetah, leopard and the spotted hyena freely roam on the crater floor plains. Unmatched for its natural variety & breath- taking beauty, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exist inside a region this size. Apart from its wildlife riches, the crater is also of great archaeological importance, with the remains of some of mankind’s earliest ancestors discovered in the area, also a home to hundreds of bird species, refreshing in the small lakes in the crater floor.
Return late afternoon to your lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
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Day 11: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli National Park (Thu, 26 September)
Day Itinerary Enjoy an early morning breakfast then depart via the Namanga border to Amboseli National Park. We arrive at the lodge to a very warm welcome, check-in then lunch.
Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive. Amboseli is home to lions, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest among many others. It is also an ornithological paradise with over 400 species of birds, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa.
Enjoy dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located near Mount Kilimanjaro in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.
The lodge offers 92 rooms which feature complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a private balcony.
Hotel facilities include a swimming pool and sundeck, a gift shop, spacious interior bar with terrace, a campfire bar and bush BBQ area.
Guests can also enjoy guided walks, bird-watching walks, dinner in the bush and Maasai dance performances in dedicated exterior bush BBQ area.
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Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 12: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli National Park (Fri, 27 September)
Day Itinerary Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Amboseli offers some of the most breath-taking views in Africa. Her scenery - one of the best places for a photogenic view of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting) is next to none. This is best seen on a clear day. Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa. The park is famous for her large herds of giant elephants.
Enjoy meals and overnight at the lodge.
Basis Full Board and Activities
Included All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
Day 13: Overnight Travel (Sat, 28 September)
Day Itinerary This morning we enjoy our breakfast then check-out. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to an end. We bid farewell to our wonderful lodge manager and his team then depart back to Nairobi. Not empty handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience.
Our guide driver will transfer you to the Carnivore restaurant for lunch then on to Nairobi airport for your journey home to Melbourne via Johannesburg and Perth.
Activities Carnivore Restaurant
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Carnivore Restaurant Situated 4 kilometres from the city centre of Nairobi, Kenya, the Carnivore is considered ‘Africa's Greatest Eating Experience'. A varity of meats including a selection of exotic meat is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table. Delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces complement this fixed price feast that also includes soup,a selection of desserts and Kenyan coffee. Set in attractive tropical gardens, the service and the décor are outstanding.
The Carnivore is also home of the Simba Saloon, a delicious a la carte restaurant by day and Nairobi's most popular nightclub. The informal indoor/outdoor atmosphere, exceptional snacks and the pulsating rhythms of Africa combine to ensure an exciting ambiance.
Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref
28 SA 185 South Jomo Kenyatta 15:50 OR Tambo 19:00 ECON Sep (Scheduled) Africa International Airport International Airways [NBO] Airport [JNB]
28 SA 280 South OR Tambo 21:15 Perth International 12:20 ECON Sep (Scheduled) Africa International Airport Airport [PER] (29 Sep) Airways [JNB]
Included Breakfast
Lunch
Transfer
Day 14: End of Itinerary (Sun, 29 September)
Day Itinerary Clear customs and connect onto your flight home into Melbourne (or your chosen city ie Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide)
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Flight Information Date Flight Airline Departure Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref Airport
29 SA 7256 South Africa Perth 17:25 Melbourne 23:00 ECON Sep (Scheduled) Airways International International Operated by Airport [PER] Airport [MEL] Virgin