Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari
Trip Details
- Duration: 15 days
- Visited Areas: Kenya
Experience the wild wonders of Kenya and Tanzania on this trip that delivers adventure and comfort in equal measures. Travel through these welcoming nations, past stunning scenery, tiny farming villages and modern cities buzzing with activity. Get a dose of wildlife action on game drives, learn about local customs and traditions on community visits, spot prolific birdlife on lakes and in rivers, and spend each night relaxing over a tasty meal in comfortable lodges. From the thrill of being on safari to the genuine, real life moments interacting with locals, this trip showcases the very best of this region's culture, environment, history and traditions.
Itinerary
Day 1 Nairobi
Explore the chaotic capital of Kenya.
Day 2 Aberdare National Park
Stay at the famous Treetops lodge in the heart of Aberdare National Park. With panoramic views of the forest and waterholes below, there are opportunities for superb game viewing both day and night.
Day 3 Lake Nakuru
Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park in the heart of the Rift Valley. The lake is famous for its visiting flocks of flamingos, pelicans and cormorants but land animals are well-represented too.
Days 4-5 Lake Naivasha
Watch local women create traditional crafts on a village visit before heading to the bird-watchers' paradise of Lake Naivasha. Look for lovebirds, ibis and fish eagles at the Crater Lake Game Sanctuary before taking a boat ride to Elsamere Conservation Centre - the former home of naturalist and author Joy Adamson.
Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve
One of Africa's most famous reserves, the Masai Mara is a landscape of undulating plains and home to exotic predators and their prey. Drive out at dusk or dawn to try to catch wildlife in action.
Day 8 Nairobi
Return to the modernity of Nairobi and freshen up before the Tanzanian leg of the tour.
Day 9 Tengeru/Arusha
Travel to a farm in rural Tanzania and be welcomed by a local family.
Day 10 Lake Manyara National Park
Try to spot Lake Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions.
Days 11-12 Serengeti National Park
On exciting game drives, watch the cycle of life unfolding on the African Serengeti.
Days 13-14 Ngorongoro Crater
Try to spot wildlife during an early morning game drive across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 15 Arusha
The Kenya and Tanzania Lodge safari comes to an end after visiting a farming community en route to Arusha.
