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
Private tour. Driver/guide in Italian. 4x4 off-road transportation (except for daily excursions that may be done in a minivan)..
Itinerary
Day 1 — Nairobi
I arrive at the and go through customs formalities., meet your driver and transfer to the hotel, the rest of the day is free, Dinner at leisure, accommodation CitizenM Paris Opera,
Day 2 — Nairobi → Aberdares
Breakfast, departure to the Aberdares, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., The Ark Lodge is located in the Aberdare National Park and offers a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape. The lodge’s architecture is inspired by traditional African style, featuring large panoramic windows. The Ark is renowned for being built on a platform that overlooks a waterhole, where wild animals gather to drink, providing unique wildlife viewing opportunities., free day, dinner, accommodation,
Day 3 — Aberdares → Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., Lake Nakuru is one of the lakes in the Rift Valley, at an altitude of 1754 m above sea level. The name Nakuru comes from the Maasai language and means "dust" or "dusty place". The National Park (188 km² in size) was established in 1961, around the lake of the same name, primarily to protect the large colony of pink flamingos that lived here, feeding on microcrustaceans and algae. The number of flamingos varies depending on the amount of food, which is related to the salinity of the water. The land around the lake is marshy, but as you move away from the water, it becomes dry and turns into forest, dry forest, woodland, and flat savannah. According to the 2009 census, there were over 25 black rhinos (one of the largest concentrations in the country) and about 70 white rhinos., afternoon game drive in the park, dinner, accommodation Trasferimento Sabi Sands Game Reserve > aeroporto MQP,
Day 4 — Lake Nakuru National Park → Masai Mara
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., 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., afternoon game drive in the park, dinner, accommodation Hotel Faranda Cali Collection,
Day 5 — Masai Mara
Day of photosafari in the park, return to the lodge, accommodation, dinner, accommodation,
Day 6 — Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., Lake Naivasha is located at the highest point of the Rift Valley at 1,884 meters, within a complex geological combination of volcanic rocks and sedimentary deposits left by an ancient and larger lake dating back to the Pleistocene. In addition to seasonal streams, the lake is fed by two permanent rivers, the Malewa and the Gilgil. It has a surface area of 139 km² and is surrounded by a swampy area of about 64 km². The lake is home to various species of wildlife, including over 400 species of birds and a significant population of hippos., In the afternoon, I go boating on the lake., dinner, accommodation,
Day 7 — Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., afternoon game drive in the park, dinner, accommodation Hotel La Corada,
Day 8 — Amboseli National Park
Full board at the lodge, day of photosafari in the park, accommodation,
Day 9 — Amboseli National Park → Karatu
Early morning 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., I arrive at the lodge for lunch., free afternoon, dinner, accommodation NAVW Delta & Chobe Trail South Accomodated,
Day 10 — Karatu
Breakfast, departure to, 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,
Day 11 — Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, departure to, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., 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., afternoon game drive in the park, dinner, accommodation Hotel Boutique La Solera Del Pozo,
Day 12 — Serengeti National Park
Full board at the camp, day of photosafari in the park, accommodation,
Day 13 — Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, Transfer to the airstrip for the scheduled flight from Serengeti Seronera to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for the booked flight,
Notes
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: before the start of the tour, all the participants must make sure they possess the required documents to enter the destination countries, and that such documents are comprehensive and valid., 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 / ITINERARIO, MODIFICHE: La societĂ organizzatrice si riserva il diritto di modificare l'itinerario e/o le sistemazioni previste, se richiesto da circostanze impreviste e se necessario per la sicurezza e il normale proseguimento del viaggio, 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 $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included when not specified, REFUNDS: If the tour or any part thereof cannot be conducted due to Force Majeure or Vis Majeure, the Company shall not be responsible to give any refund; also, no refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler, HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
13 days / 12 nights – from Nairobi to Arusha,
Meals
Key: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners, transfers with a local guide who speaks Italian in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan (depending on the number of participants), standard room accommodation at the scheduled hotels, lodges and camps (or similar), entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, English-speaking rangers during the game drives,
Price does not include
Administration fees and “no-risk” coverage, trip cancellation, medical expense & baggage coverage, meals that have not been specified; beverage; any extra, tips, entry visa in Kenya US$ 50 to be paid at the border, entry visa in Tanzania US$ 50 to be paid at the border, air travel and taxes, everything not expressly mentioned in "The fee includes",
Important notes
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., SEEN: US$50 to be paid at the border. The passport must have two blank pages and a validity of six months from the end of the tour date., VACCINATIONS: There is no obligation for vaccinations if you are coming from Europe without layovers, but antimalarial prophylaxis is strongly recommended. The yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for those coming from Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Zambia, even in the case of airport transit exceeding 12 hours. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if you continue your journey to Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and Seychelles., SEEN: US$50 to be paid at the border. The passport must have two blank pages and a validity of six months from the end of the tour date., 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., 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 31 days prior to departure: no penalty
from 30 days prior to departure: 100% penalty,
