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
Giorno 1 — Nairobi
I arrive at the and go through customs formalities., Meeting with the driver and transfer to the hotel., the rest of the day available, dinner free, accommodation CitizenM Paris Opera,
Giorno 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,
Giorno 3 — Aberdares → Lake Nakuru National Park
Breakfast, departure for, 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., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., dinner, accommodation Trasferimento Sabi Sands Game Reserve > aeroporto MQP,
Giorno 4 — Lake Nakuru National Park → Masai Mara
Breakfast, departure for, 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., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., dinner, accommodation Hotel Faranda Cali Collection,
Giorno 5 — Masai Mara
Day of photosafari in the park, return to the lodge, accommodation, dinner, accommodation,
Giorno 6 — Masai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Breakfast, departure for, 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,
Giorno 7 — Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
Breakfast, departure for, I arrive at the lodge for lunch., Amboseli National Park covers an area of approximately 392 km² and is one of the most visited and iconic parks in East Africa. Characterised by vast expanses of savannah, swamps, lagoons and a landscape dominated by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is a place of great charm and fascinating landscape contrasts. The park is renowned for its wide variety of wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to observe elephants in the wild. It is estimated that the park is home to one of the largest populations of African elephants. In addition to elephants, you can also spot buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, hippos and a wide range of birds. Furthermore, Amboseli is an important migration area for birds, which find refuge there during their migratory journey. The Amboseli reserve is also populated by several Masai tribes who live in harmony with the environment, offering visitors a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the life of this ancient African ethnic group., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., dinner, accommodation Hotel La Corada,
Giorno 8 — Amboseli National Park
Full board at the lodge, day of photosafari in the park, accommodation,
Giorno 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., afternoon available, dinner, accommodation NAVW Delta & Chobe Trail South Accomodated,
Giorno 10 — Karatu
Breakfast, departure for, 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 11 — Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Breakfast, departure for, 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., In the afternoon, photo safari in the park., dinner, accommodation Hotel Boutique La Solera Del Pozo,
Giorno 12 — Serengeti National Park
Full board at the camp, day of photosafari in the park, accommodation,
Giorno 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: 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 $5/7 per person per day for the driver/guide., MEALS: not included unless specified., REFUNDS: There are no refunds for parts of the tour or excursions not carried out due to force majeure; in any case, no refund is due to the customer who decides to interrupt the trip or stay., HEALTH / VACCINATIONS: Participants must be aware of the itinerary and their own physical ability to handle it; it is recommended to always check the Viaggiare Sicuri website for the latest updates on necessary and recommended vaccinations and prophylaxis.,
Starts from
13 days / 12 nights - from Nairobi to Arusha,
Meals
Legend: B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner,
Price includes
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners, transfers with a local guide who speaks Italian in a 4x4 vehicle or minivan (depending on the number of participants), accommodation in hotels, lodges, and camps indicated or similar in standard rooms, entrance to the parks and reserves visited, visits, excursions and photo safaris as per the program, airport/hotel transfer upon arrival, Ranger guide in English during photo safaris.,
Price does not include
Opening fee and Zero Risk coverage, medical-luggage-cancellation insurance, unmentioned meals, beverages and extras in general, tip, entry visa in Kenya US$ 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
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,
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