Kiboko Safari Schedule
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Hyatt Regency-Westlands Hotel.
Dinner (not included) can be taken at the hotel or at any of the cities many restaurants.
Overnight at Hyatt Regency-Westlands Hotel -king/twin room (Bed and Breakfast included)
Day 2: Full Day Nairobi with sightseeing
After breakfast at the hotel, set off at around 10.00 am for a sightseeing tour of Nairobi’s featuring The Giraffe Center, Utamaduni Craft Center, Kobe Tough Beads & Bomas of Kenya (including the afternoon dance show). Self-paid lunch will be at The Bomas of Kenya
At the end of the excursions we return to the hotel just before 05.00pm
Transfer back to Hyatt Regency, in the late afternoon to freshen up before dinner at Fogo Gaucho Restaurant
Overnight at Hyatt Regency-Westlands Hotel -king/twin room (dinner, Bed and Breakfast included)
Day 3: Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
After an early breakfast, drive north travelling to Nanyuki onto Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Check-in to Sweetwaters Tented Camp. A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant, housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm offers both regional and international cuisine. Also, within the house is the Khashoggi Bar and lounge, which centres on a blazing log fire. The Waterhole Bar, built in the style of a game-viewing hide, overlooks the waterhole and offers unrivalled wildlife-watching
Enjoy afternoon game drives in the sanctuary
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp-Morani Tent-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 216 km / 3½ hours
Day 4: On safari in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp.
Visit the local Rhino and Chimpanzee Sanctuaries in the course of your game drives
About Ol Pajeta Conservancy:
From a working cattle ranch in colonial Kenya to a trailblazer of conservation innovation - the story of Ol Pejeta is as enchanting as it is inspirational. Today, Ol Pejeta is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to two of the world’s last remaining northern white rhino. It is the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees, in a Sanctuary established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the black market. It has some of the highest predator densities in Kenya and still manages a very successful livestock programme. Ol Pejeta also seeks to support the people living around its borders, to ensure wildlife conservation translates to better education, healthcare and infrastructure for the next generation of wildlife guardians.
Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp-Standard Tent-LDBB
Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive south to Lake Nakuru National Park, going via Thompson Falls
Thomson's Falls is a beautiful 74 metres (243 ft) waterfall on the Ewaso Ngiro River in Central Rift Valley Kenya, a few kilometres from Lake Ol Bolossat, which drains from the Aberdare Range.
Packed/box lunch en route
In the afternoon arrive at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge-located on a range of hills that form the western limits of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the lodge offers spectacular views over the vastness of Africa.
The lodge also overlooks Lake Nakuru and its surrounding National Park, one that is a paradise for bird watchers and wildlife lovers alike. Lake Nakuru National Park is mainly a wooded and bushy grassland with a wide ecological diversity and characteristic habitats that range from the lake waters to the escarpment and ridges.
Afternoon game drives in the park
About Lake Nakuru-Resting squarely on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and surrounded by the characteristic woody and bushy grassland, her sky mirrored lake waters extending to an expansive mass of semi-alkaline water, Lake Nakuru National Park is a ball of beautiful sights waiting to be explored. A wide ecological diversity, varied wildlife habitats, plant and animal species await the wild outdoor lovers. The park is a uniquely rewarding game-viewing destination and a successful sanctuary for both the endangered black rhinos and white rhinos
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge-Standard room-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 240 km / 3½ hours
Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy a full day in park with safari activities including boat ride in the Lake and further game drives in the park.
Lake Nakuru National Park-still remains on the best places to see the Whites Rhinos and the elusive Leopard (if you are lucky) The Flamingo numbers have dwindled over the years however, however the lake still has a good population of other bird species like the Pelicans.
All meals at the lodge
Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge-Standard room-LDBB
Day 7: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Leaving the lodge after breakfast, continue up the floor of Rift to arrive in the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, and at the Kilima Camp Masai Mara
Kilima Camp Masai Mara- Set at an altitude of 1850 meters, the camp has spectacular views of the Maasai Mara and Mara River below. Small and intimate the camp is home away from home
Enjoy lunch at camp
In the afternoon, enjoy a game-drive in the Mara. World renowned for the breath-taking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife shows on earth’, the awe-inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya’s most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania’s renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem but its rolling grasslands, meandering rivers and towering escarpments offer one of the world’s most rewarding and evocative wildlife arenas. Returning to the camp, enjoy some relaxation on your private veranda, sundowners and dinner in the central restaurant.
All meals and overnight at Kilima Camp Masai Mara or similar camp-classic tent-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 365 km / 5½ hours
Day 8: On safari in the Mara
Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp
When it comes to game-viewing, there is nowhere in Africa richer in wildlife or more eventful in encounters than the Mara. A pristine wilderness of haunting beauty, it promises its visitors a profusion of wildlife, prolific bird life and the unprecedented opportunity of catching up with all the members of the ‘Big Five’ in one morning.
All meals and overnight at Kilima Camp Masai Mara or similar camp-classic tent-LDBB
Day 9: On Safari in Maasai Mara
Spend all day on safari in the reserve with morning and afternoon game drives and breakfast, lunch and dinner at the camp
Also included in your safari activities today is visit to a traditional Maasai homestead for a rare vista into their rich traditional culuture
All meals and overnight at Kilima Camp Masai Mara or similar camp-classic tent-LDBB
Day 10: The Mara to Serengeti (Travel by light flight via Migori & Tarime)
After breakfast transfer to local Airstrip in Masai Mara for a scheduled flight to Serengeti Seronera Airstrip (via Migori and Tarime Airstrips) in Kenya and Tanzania respectively (flight times: Mara-Migori 08:15-10:10 & Tarime-Seronera 10:45-12.10)
Upon arrival at Migori Airstrip you are put on a road transfer across the border for immigrations and custom procedures, then on to Tarime Airstrip to connect to Tanzanian domestic flight departing 10.45 hours to arrive approximately 12.10 in Serengeti National Park
Upon arrival at Seroenra Airstrip you are met by our safari guide and transferred by road to Conserve Safari Serengeti which is ideally located in central Serengeti for safari game drives as well as optional activities such as balloon safaris.
About the Serengeti: Covering 14,763sq km of endlessly rolling savannah plains, the Serengeti is Tanzania’s first-established, largest and most famous park wherein tens of thousands of hoofed animals roam in a constant and unremitting search for the fresh grasslands upon which their survival depends. Lunch and afternoon game drive.
All meals and overnight at Conserve Safari Serengeti Camp or similar property-LDBB
Distance/drive time: 250km / 5 hours
Day 11: On safari in the Serengeti
With a full day’s game-driving in the park, your options are wide. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the camp, where guided nature walks can also be taken. Game drives can be taken morning and afternoon. Whilst the annual migration is the Serengeti’s most famous attraction, the Park is also renowned for its lion, many of which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked, and additionally for its wealth of cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, eland, impala, klipspringer, hippo and warthog.
All meals and overnight at Conserve Safari Serengeti Camp or similar property-LDBB
Day 12: On safari in the Serengeti
With a full day’s game-driving in the park, your options are wide. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the camp, where guided nature walks can also be taken. Game drives can be taken morning and afternoon. Whilst the annual migration is the Serengeti’s most famous attraction, the Park is also renowned for its lion, many of which have been fitted with radio-transmitter collars so that their movements may be tracked, and additionally for its wealth of cheetah, zebra, giraffe, Thomson’s and Grant’s gazelle, eland, impala, klipspringer, hippo and warthog.
All meals and overnight at Conserve Safari Serengeti Camp or similar property-LDBB
Day 13: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After a leisurely breakfast, leave the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a day tour/crater tour
Ngorongoro Crater: Often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world’ the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s best-known wildlife arenas. A World Heritage Site, it is also one of the largest volcanic craters in the world (almost 20 kilometres wide, 610-760 metres deep and covering a total area of 264 square kilometres). An utterly unique biosphere, the Crater harbours grasslands, swamps, forests, saltpans, a fresh water lake and a glorious variety of birdlife, all enclosed within its towering walls. Due to its high concentration of wildlife, close-range viewing opportunities and striking scenery it is also Tanzania’s most visited destination
Packed box lunch at the crater floor before driving back to your camp in the afternoon
Afterwards continue to check into Acacia Farm Lodge-Karatu for late afternoon check-in
Evening at leisure unwinding at the lodge
Acacia Farm Lodge-Karatu-The Unique configuration of the luxury suites provides for privacy and solitude for couples and smaller groups visiting the lodge. Whether you are traveling alone or you are a couple on your exclusive, romantic, private safari or a family looking to occupy your little ones or even a group with a diverse range of requirements, Acacia Farm Lodge is the place to be
All meals and overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge-Karatu or similar-LDBB
Day 14: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara
After a leisurely breakfast at lodge we leave for a heartwarming visit to Simba Milima Primary School-our local school project., where you engage with the students, learn about their daily lives, and see how the community is working together to support education
Return to Acacia Farm Lodge for lunch
Afternoon Coffee Farm Tour within the property
All meals and overnight at Acacia Farm Lodge-Karatu or similar-LDBB
Day 15: Lake Manyara to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge, before checking out by around 08:30
Today we stop at Mto Wa Umbu for guided village tour(walking tour)
For participants extend their holiday to 'The Spice Island' of Zanzibar-our guide will drop you off at Manyara airstrip for your onward flight.
Our journey continues to Arusha and on to Arusha Coffee Lodge for a late lunch before proceeding to Kilimanjaro Airport, carrying with you the memories of a lifetime as you embark on your flight home.End of Services
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