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Home7-Day Maasai Mara, Lake Manyara & Nngorongoro Crater Safari From Nairobi
Description
Take a 7-day tour from Nairobi and see the savannah grassland in Masai Mara, the steep rainforest cloaked mountains of Ngorongoro and the arid plains of Northern Tanzania. Also, spot the famous "big five", numerous antelope species plus an array of birdlife, including flamingo and ostrich.
Highlights
- Go on game drives and spot the Masai Mara big 5
- See tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
- Admire flamingos in Ngorongoro Crater
- Spot hundreds of different bird species
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1 - Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve expand_more
- Meet your African driver/guide at your Nairobi hotel at 7 am for a trip briefing before departing for Maasai Mara; a beautiful drive will take you through the striking western walls of the Great Rift Valley.
- Enjoy your first Mara experience, which will take place with an afternoon game drive through this special place.
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Day 2 - Safari In The Mara expand_more
- Prepare for a full day of game viewing in the stunning Maasai Mara grasslands, providing a uniquely African panorama to compliment the many photographs you’ll no doubt be taking of animal encounters.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at a hippo pool in the bush, and afterwards, you will have the option of continuing with your safari or visiting a traditional Maasai village.
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Day 3 - Maasai Mara to Nairobi expand_more
- Wake up early to make the most of the best time of day for game viewing. Predators are winding down from a night of hunting, and prey starts to relax and become more active as the sun gets higher. For this reason, your last game drive will be before a late breakfast. Then, return to your lodge.
- After checking out, drive back to Nairobi, where you’ll have some free time to enjoy the city.
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Day 4 - Nairobi to Arusha expand_more
- Let your driver collect you from your hotel early to get to the Namanga border post.
- The rest of the day is free; you can explore and shop in the African hub-city of Arusha.
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Day 5 - Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park expand_more
- After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
- Enjoy your second game drive of the day after lunch. This park is known for incredible bird watching; visitors can see upwards of 100 different species on any given day. Also, look out for leopards, hippos and tree-climbing lions, along with lots of elephants, giraffes and blue monkeys.
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Day 6 - Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater expand_more
- Following breakfast, you will watch the scenery change dramatically from dry plains to the tropical rain forest as the jeep makes the ascent into the highlands.
- After a stop to enjoy a breathtaking panorama over Ngorongoro Crater, you will begin the steep descent to the crater floor. The rest of your day promises to be magical as you explore this unique ecosystem that is bursting with wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and hyenas, along with large herds of grazing animals such as wildebeest, buffalo and zebra. Ostrich and flamingos are among the hundreds of plentiful bird species.
- Relish a picnic lunch with spectacular views taken inside the crater, and later that afternoon, your jeep will take you on the thrilling ascent to the crater rim and on to your lodge for dinner.
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Day 7 - Ngorongoro Crater to Nairobi expand_more
- After breakfast and one final game drive, head back to Arusha for lunch.
- In the afternoon, cross the border back into Kenya, then drive to Nairobi, where your expedition concludes.
What's Included
- Six nights accommodation based on two people sharing a room. Single and multi-occupancy rates are available on request
- All meals are as follows: breakfast every day, except the first day, with tea & coffee included; daily lunch, either a picnic lunch or at your accommodation; dinner every night except the final night. Please note that any additional snacks or beverages should be settled directly with your accommodation provider
- English-speaking African tour guide
- Transport in a specially converted 4×4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof for enhanced game viewing. Single seating on either side of an aisle ensures that all guests get a window seat
- All entrance fees to the parks and reserves are detailed in the itinerary
- Pick up or drop off at Nairobi airport if required
What's Excluded
- Please note that personal expenses such as laundry costs, personal travel insurance, telephone calls and beverages are not included
- Any additional optional tours
- Tips
Meeting Point
Nairobi, Kenya
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Adult | |
| 1 To 4 | USD 3740 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 3740 / person