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Abstract
In a single tour, you will have the opportunity to visit two countries: Tanzania and Kenya. Fiery sunsets, open savannah spaces, untouched nature, and unforgettable safaris.,
Characteristics
- Collective tour
- driver/guide English Speaking. Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 2 participants for 45 days from the departure until all seats are filled.
- small groups, max 7 participants
- 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan).. Less than 45 days before departure availability on request
Itinerary
Giorno 1 — Nairobi
I arrive at Nairobi International Airport and, after completing customs formalities, I will be transferred to a hotel in the city with an English driver., accommodation Hotel Brooklyn,
Giorno 2 — Nairobi → Amboseli National Park
Breakfast, departure to the Amboseli National Park, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 3 — Amboseli National Park
Full board at the lodge, Day dedicated to safaris in the Reserve, one in the morning and one in the afternoon., The Amboseli National Park is a protected natural area in Kenya established in 1974. The Amboseli park area has been inhabited since the 17th century by the nomadic Masai shepherds who called it Empusel, which means "salty and dusty place" in their language. The park is located in Kajiado County, in southern Kenya near the border with Tanzania, not far from Mount Kilimanjaro. The territory covers an area of about 39,000 hectares of savannah, which falls entirely within the ecoregion of northern Acacia-Commiphora woodland and scrubland. Within the park, there are different environments ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Ambosel to wetlands with sulfur springs, savannah, and forests. Amboseli is well known for its populations of large mammals, particularly the savannah elephant. The park also hosts the black buffalo, the striped wildebeest, the plains zebra, the impala, and the Masai giraffe., accommodation,
Giorno 4 — Amboseli National Park → Lake Manyara National Park
Breakfast, Transfer to the border with Tanzania (Namanga), completion of customs formalities, and meeting with the guide who will accompany you for the rest of the trip in Tanzania., Arrive at ., lunch at a restaurant, continue to the Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara is one of the three great lakes that occupy the bottom of the Great Rift Valley, which cuts through Tanzania from north to south: a huge fissure (crack in the Earth's crust) formed about 30 million years ago, starting from the mouth of the Zambezi in Mozambique and ending 6,600 km later in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The lake is at the base of the most spectacular stretch of the escarpment, covered with large mahogany and fig trees; the park is among the smallest in Tanzania, but the terrain is so varied - lake, forest, swamps, grasslands - that the list of animals living there is one of the most impressive in Tanzania: monkeys, mongooses, hyenas, zebras, hippos, buffalos, giraffes and impalas, elephants, tree-climbing lions; the large flocks of flamingos are spectacular., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., I will arrive in the evening at the lodge., dinner, accommodation Found Hotel,
Giorno 5 — Lake Manyara National Park → Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, departure to Serengeti National Park, I arrive at the field and have lunch., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., return to the lodge, dinner, accommodation Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel,
Giorno 6 — Serengeti National Park
Full board at the camp, morning and afternoon photosafari, Serengeti, in the Maasai language "endless plain", is one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located between Kenya and Lake Victoria, it is at the center of the annual Great Migration, when millions of hooves tread its arid and vast plains, with tens of thousands of zebras and gazelles joining the wildebeests in search of new pastures. But even during non-peak periods, the visit never disappoints., accommodation,
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Giorno 7 — Serengeti National Park → Karatu
Breakfast, continue to Karatu, descent into the crater for a full day of photosafari, with packed lunch, NgoroNgoro is the enormous crater of an extinct volcano (it could contain Milan twice), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, incomparable for its magnificent natural spectacle and abundance of animals, a fascinating microcosm of East African fauna: lions, elephants, hyenas, wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, leopards, and flamingos; even the rare black rhinoceros. The abundance of wildlife and predators attracts patrols of visitors, but it is a fair price to pay for certain and spectacular sightings. NgoroNgoro is located in Masai territory., Arrival at the lodge in the late afternoon, dinner, accommodation NAVW Delta & Chobe Trail South Accomodated,
Giorno 8 — Karatu
Breakfast, return to, The guided tour ends at the airport.,
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Participants must ensure before departure that they have the necessary and valid documentation for entry into the countries visited during the tour., MINIMUM AGE: not specified, but not recommended for children under 10 years old., SMOKING: smoking is not allowed on means of transportation, in tents, in rooms, and according to the guide's instructions., HOTEL / ITINERARY, CHANGES: The organizing company reserves the right to modify the itinerary and/or the planned accommodations if required by unforeseen circumstances and if necessary for the safety and smooth continuation of the trip., INTOLERANCES AND SPECIAL DIETARY REGIMES: food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, etc.) and special dietary regimes (vegan, etc.) must be communicated at the time of booking. Special menus or treatments are not provided or guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate the needs of participants. Notifications made after arrival will not be taken into consideration., TIPS: not included, but practically mandatory, unless there are serious shortcomings. We recommend a tip of $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included unless specified., REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay., HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
8 days / 7 nights - from Nairobi to Arusha,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners, transfers with a local guide who speaks Italian in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan (depending on the number of participants), accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, Ranger guide in English during photo safaris.,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border, entry visa in Tanzania US$ 50 to be paid at the border, flights and airport taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
DEPOSIT: At the time of confirmation, a deposit equal to 25% of the total is mandatory., VISA: As of January 1, 2024, a visa will no longer be required for Kenya; however, travelers must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before starting their trip by registering on the website www.etakenya.go.ke at a cost of $34 per person. Those who already hold a visa issued under the previous system will not need to register again: the visas already granted will remain valid in 2024.
For more details, please refer to the "Entry Requirements" section of this website or contact support-kenya.com and the Embassy of Kenya in Italy., PRE-NIGHT: included in Nairobi (mandatory) with overnight stay and breakfast., IMPORTANT - BAN ON PLASTIC ITEMS
Starting from June 2020, in the protected areas of Kenya - national parks, beaches, wildlife reserves, and forests - the use of single-use plastic items and packaging will be prohibited., VACCINATIONS: No vaccination certificate is required for tourists coming directly from Europe. For those coming from areas where yellow fever is endemic (e.g. Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Zambia, Mozambique, etc.), it is mandatory to present a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon entry, even in the case of airport transit only, if it exceeds 12 hours and in any case if leaving the airport. Yellow Fever vaccination is also mandatory if traveling from Kenya to Tanzania, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Uganda, Rwanda, etc. Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended., PARK ENTRANCE: the fee ***includes*** park admission, which amounts to an average of 60/65 euros per person per night., ROADS: generally unpaved, not always in good condition - with potholes, dust or mud; travel times can be considerable, even when distances are not particularly long., HOTEL/LODGE: 3 or 4-star hotels do not meet international standards, but still offer clean rooms, although often with outdated furnishings, private bathroom with shower, swimming pool, and restaurant; occasionally there may be power outages or interruptions in water supply.,
Cancellation policies
Up to 61 days before the start of the tour, a 25% penalty (deposit amount) will be charged. From 60 days before, a 100% penalty will be charged.,