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Swagman Migration Seeker Escorted 2020 Nairobi - The Rift Valley - Masai Mara - Northern Serengeti - Karatu - Amboseli National Park

14 Days / 13 Nights

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Date of Issue: 22 July 2019

21 September 2020 - 04 October 2020

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Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

FB+: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities Daily

Included Flights

Accommodation Destination Start End Basis Duration

Overnight Travel 21 Sep 22 Sep 1 Night

The Sarova Stanley Nairobi 22 Sep 24 Sep B&B 2 Nights

Mbweha Camp The Rift Valley 24 Sep 25 Sep FB+ 1 Night

Tipilikwani Mara Camp Masai Mara 25 Sep 27 Sep FB+ 2 Nights

Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende Northern Serengeti 27 Sep 29 Sep FB+ 2 Nights

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Karatu 29 Sep 1 Oct FB+ 2 Nights

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli National Park 1 Oct 3 Oct FB+ 2 Nights

Overnight Travel 3 Oct 4 Oct 1 Night

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Arrival transfer from/ to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Met with unique style with wet towels and ‘bubbly’

Complimentary Authentic Branded Safari Hat and safari essentials pack

Bed and Breakfast in Nairobi .

Full Board Accommodation while on safari.

Park entrance fees

Full day crater tour

Visit Oldupai Gorge

Flying doctors

Services of a professional English Speaking guide driver

Unlimited mileage on game viewing drives

Unlimited supply of bottled mineral drinking water in the vehicle while on safari

Use of a custom designed pop-up roof Safari Land cruiser while on safari

Excluded Travel Insurance

Passport & visa fees - https://www.swagmantours.com.au/tour-information/travel-visas/

Cultural visit to a Maasai Village ( Manyattta)

Balloon safari over the Mara plains

All personal expenses – laundry, telephones, premium drinks at Camps, tips to Camp Staff and gratuity to

Guide/Driver

Day 1: Overnight Travel (Mon, 21 September)

Day Itinerary

This evening make your way to the airport for your domestic flight from Melbourne to Perth with Virgin. Check in at

the international connections desk to have your luggage checked through to Nairobi in Kenya.

We advise arriving 1 and a half to 2 hours before your flight departs to allow ample time for check in and security

procedures. Upon arrival in Perth it's a short walk within the terminal to the international departures, once you

proceed through security you will have a couple of hours before your overnight flight to Johannesburg boards.

Flight Information

Day 2: The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi (Tue, 22 September)

Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

21

Sep

Scheduled Virgin

Australia [VA]

Melbourne

International Airport

[MEL]

Perth International

Airport [PER]

ECON

21

Sep

Scheduled South African

Airways [SA]

Perth International

Airport [PER]

OR Tambo

International

Airport [JNB]

ECON

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Day Itinerary

Arrive in Johannesburg and connect onto your flight though to Nairobi.

Flight Information

JAMBO - KARIBU!! You will be warmly met upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport with a special

welcome (a drink, wet towels and presentation of authentic safari hat and a beautiful authentic canvas pouch filled

with safari essentials). You will then be transferred to the Sarova Stanley Hotel, located in the heart of the central

business district. Enjoy overnight stay.

Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It

serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a

vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are

some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum

and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game

reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Overnight: The Sarova Stanley

Centrally located in the Central Business District, Kenya’s first Luxury hotel -Sarova Stanley opened its doors in 1902.

The moment you pass through the century old revolving doors, you enter another world, the heat and bustle of

modern Nairobi left behind as you tune into the cool Victorian elegance. A spacious foyer, with its patterned marble

floors, chesterfields, old clocks and ancient photographs all come together to transport you to another era.

Sarova Stanley, which is one of the eight hotels owned by Sarova Group of hotels, Resort & Game Lodges, offers a

wide range of accommodation and services with all rooms elegantly furnished with an ambience that remains as

friendly and welcoming as it has always been since its humble beginnings in 1902.

Sarova Stanley has 217 guest rooms over eight floors in different categories including Heritage Suites, Executive

Suites and Club Rooms. Dining facilities include the legendary Thorn Tree Café with its famous message board, has

been said as long as you sit at the Thorn Tree long enough, everyone in Nairobi will eventually walk by! Set in the

heart of Nairobi town, from its humble beginnings in 1902 as a make shift messaging board for tourists, soldiers and

rail workers alike, the Legendary Thorn Tree café has stood the test of time, continuously serving up hearty dishes

in surroundings touched by history.


22 Sep Scheduled South African

Airways [SA]

OR Tambo


[JNB]

Jomo Kenyatta


[NBO]

ECON

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Thai Chi Restaurant has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa. With its traditional Thai

decor and delectable Thai specialties prepared by experienced chefs from Thailand, Thai Chi is best described as a

small piece of Thailand in Nairobi which has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa.

The Exchange Bar which is the preferred networking venue for Nairobi’s elite within the CBD. With a refined

ambiance set in early 19th century décor, plush leather seats, and timeless ornate artifacts, all combing to create an

elegant environment ideal for consuming any brew. Pool Deck Restaurant, tucked away on the 5th floor is an Oasis

offering refuge against the hustle and bustle of town. The Pool Deck is characterized by its al fresco dining concept –

allowing you to relax and dine in the comfort of the open air.

and 24 hour In-room Dining.

Business facilities include wireless internet, fully-equipped business centre, meeting rooms in varying capacities and

secretarial services. The heated Swimming Pool on the 5th floor adjoins a fully equipped Health Club well equiped

gym, steam, sauna and massage facilities.

Sarova Stanley's mini shopping arcade houses Gift Shops, Newspaper Stand, Bookshop, Boutique, Curio shop,

Chemist, Optician, Locksmith, Art Gallery and Car Rental outlets.

Included

Transfers

Excluded

Kenya Visa - 50 USD Online before departure

Lunch and Dinner

Drinks

Any Items not specified

Day 3: The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi (Wed, 23 September)

Day Itinerary

This morning after a hearty leisurely breakfast, our guide driver will pick you from the hotel for Nairobi Excursions.

Drive to Daphne Sheldricks orphanage. This orphanage is opened only one hour a day from 1100Hrs to 1200Hrs. It is

located 8 Kilometres drive from the city centre and it is set in the Nairobi National Park. The orphanage gives you a

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rare opportunity to come close to baby elephants. The ages vary from a few months to 3 years. Each orphaned

elephant is assigned its own keeper, who acts as a replacement mother and will stay with the elephant until it is re-

introduced into the wild. The keeper as well gives a talk about the elephants, where they came from, how they are

getting on, and how some of the previous orphans are progressing.

You will then drive to the Karen Blixen Museum with lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden. This museum was the

home of the Danish renowned writer – Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name as Isak Dinesen. The house was

her residence between 1914 to 1931. Most of the household items that Karen used are still intact in the house.

Surrounding the house is some nicely, natured coffee gardens that lady Karen grew. In the house she has a small

library, offering some of Karen’s writings among other collections.

This will be followed by a visit to Kazuri Beads and Pottery Centre. This is a popular place for many guests who have

just a few hours to spend seeing the sights of Nairobi. Kazuri beads produce brightly-colored, hand-made ceramic

jewellery which are sold all over the world.

Tonight’s dinner is a special event with our host, The Manji Family who will entertain you over drinks and dinner at

their family home. Thereafter return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Founded in 1977 by Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E, in honour of the memory of her late husband, famous

naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, the DSWT claims a

rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and it's

wilderness, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation

program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East

Africa.

To date the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully hand-raised over 244 infant elephants and has accomplished its

long-term conservation priority by effectively reintegrating orphans back into the wild herds of Tsavo, claiming many

healthy wild-born calves from former-orphaned elephants raised in care.

Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum was once the home of the Danish author Karen Blixen. The renowned author made

famous by the release of the Oscar winning movie ‘Out of Africa’, based on Karen’s autobiography of the same title.

The museum displays many pieces of the author's furniture and has a splendid view of the Ngong Hills, immortalized

in Karen Blixen's opening line, "I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills."

The Karen Blixen Museum is open to the public every day, with guided tours on offer. The museum shop features

handicrafts, posters, postcards, the movie ‘Out of Africa’, as well as books and other Kenyan souvenirs.

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Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Garden

Tamambo Karen Blixen Coffee Garden is located in a beautiful peaceful setting on Karen Road, near the Karen Blixen

Museum, about half a mile from the Karen Golf and Country Club. The menu is a fusion of Tamarind and Tamambo

dishes. Diners have a fine choice of different areas for lunch or dinner. There is the cosy and indoor restaurant with

adjacent terrace and garden for a la carte dining. There are also a variety of functions areas such as the Grand

Marquee Sultan style tent, available for 'royal style' weddings, dinners, and conferences. The Grogan House is a

lovely space for private dinners and exclusive functions. The restaurant and function areas are situated in the midst

of one of the largest and oldest formal gardens in Kenya and include huge jacaranda, candelabra cactus, bottle brush

and other trees and over 200 species of blooming flower varieties. For many Karen residents, the bar which opens

out to a lounge is a popular place to meet and mingle and with delicious Tamambo cocktails, bar snacks, and satellite

TV to catch all the sporting events, it has become a popular meeting place in Karen.

Giraffe Centre

The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya (A.F.E.W. Kenya) also known as the Giraffe Centre is a non-

governmental, non-profit making organization, which was founded by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville in 1979. This

was in a bid to save the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, which had lost its natural habitat in Western Kenya to

agriculture and there were only 130 left in the wild. Funds were raised and 4 herds of the Rothschild giraffes were

moved to 4 parks namely Lake Nakuru National Park, Mwea Game Reserve, Ruma National Park and Nasalot Game

Reserve.

Kazuri Beads

Kazuri, which means ‘small and beautiful’ in Swahili, began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making

handmade beads. The factory is located in what used to be part of the Karen Blixen Estate (of the Academy Award

winning film Out of Africa).

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Included

Breakfast and Dinner

Excluded

Lunch

Drinks

Items of a personal nature such as curio purchases, telephone calls, laundry and gratuities.

Any items not specified

Day 4: Mbweha Camp, The Rift Valley (Thu, 24 September)

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast, your guide driver will pick you from the hotel, and you will drive to Lake Nakuru with a

brief stop at the Rift valley view point. We arrive at the lodge to a very warm welcome, check-in then lunch. This

afternoon we depart on a game viewing. Some of the interesting places to visit include the baboon cliff, the lion hill

and the Mau escarpment. The park is one of the best game viewing parks with various animal species including

prides of lion, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, wart hogs, the endangered Rothschild giraffes, the black & white Rhino, the

Burchell’s zebra, impalas, and the elusive leopard among many others. Over 300 bird species have been recorded

here too. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best places to see the endangered black and white Rhino. Enjoy

dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

The Rift Valley is a colossal geological feature stretching for 6000 kilometres. It runs from the Middle East all the way

down Africa to northern Botswana into Kenya and can be visited just a short drive north of Nairobi. The ground

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drops away and opens up to a massive valley which is home to lakes, soda lakes, savannah and impressive volcanic

formations. This spectacularly scenic landscape is scattered with abundant plains game, a string of reserves and

Maasai villages. Visitors can soak up these stunning panoramas against beautiful backdrops. Some highlights include:

the dramatic cliffs of Hell's Gate, Mount Longonot, Lake Elmenteita, and the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park.

Overnight: Mbweha Camp View iBrochure

Nestled on the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park, Mbweha Camp is 2.5 hours away from Nairobi and

overlooks the scenic Eburru and Mau ranges. The accommodation features a spacious lounge, a dining area and ten

rustic cottages with thatched roofs. Guests can experience day and night game drives, bush walks, picnic lunches, a

visit to the prehistoric site of Kariandusi, and day trips into Nakuru National Park.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Located in the Great Rift Valley surrounded by yellow acacia woodlands and bushy shrublands, the Lake Nakuru

National Park was created to protect the Lake. The national park is inhabited by over 50 mammal species including

hippo, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland. Known as a bird watcher’s paradise, the park is

home to over 450 bird species. Visitors can look forward to hiking through the scenic landscape, picnicking next to

this magnificent lake, and spotting an array of wildlife on a game drive. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the

beautiful Makalia Waterfall.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks




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Day 5: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Fri, 25 September)

Day Itinerary

A hearty early morning breakfast then we depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering wonderful scenery

and plenty of game. Arrive to a very warm welcome for lunch, some leisure. This afternoon is the moment we have

been longing for – we depart on an exciting game viewing drive. The Rolling plains and grasslands, stretching far into

the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the Savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo,

wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the rhino ,topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai

giraffe among many others. The Mara game reserve is one that can never disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of

bird and wildlife species in this game reserve….. For a long time, Mara Game Reserve has stubbed her authority as

the ‘granary’ of wildlife in Kenya. We return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara

National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a

Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of

the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the

Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with

more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also

be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the

Mara plains has become almost essential.

Overnight: Tipilikwani Mara Camp View iBrochure

This uniquely situated luxury camp on the banks of the Talek River overlooks the mottled plains of the Maasai Mara,

where vast herds of wildlife co-exist with the colourful Maasai people between June and October the Maasai Mara

plays host to one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth the great annual migration of over a million

wildebeest and zebra as they enter the Mara ecosystem from Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania. Tipilikwani's tents

enjoy river frontage and are decorated with warm, rich Maasai colours.

The family tents have a stand alone bath tub in addition to showers. Excellent food, personalised service and

traditional Kenyan hospitality further compliment the prime location.

Game drives offer the unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the diversity of animals and birds living permanently in the

Maasai Mara, as well as many migratory species. Guests can also learn more about the Maasai people, proud

pastoralists and warriors, many of whom still retain their traditional nomadic lifestyle.


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Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks



Day 6: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Sat, 26 September)

Day Itinerary

Sumptuous breakfasts then we depart for a full day adventure. Be on the look-out for the big five that Masai Mara is

famous for. These include the lion, Savannah (African) elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard and the black rhino. In

the early 20th century, Kenya was a famous hunting destination. Killing any of the big five game one pride, a sense of

class, a feeling of heroism. We may even be so lucky to witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and make a kill! We

return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast or visit a traditional

Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The Masai

still live as they did for centuries -interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as you learn

about their customs and traditions.

Hot Air Ballooning Maasai Mara- Optional

Hot Air Safaris offers balloon flights in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara is the northernmost part of

the spectacular Serengeti-Mara ecosystem, home to the Great Migration and scores of other wildlife, including lions,

cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, hippos and crocodiles.

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Included

All Meals

Excluded

Cultural visit to a Maasai Village ( Manyattta )

Balloon safari over the Mara plains

Drinks



Day 7: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende, Northern Serengeti

(Sun, 27 September)

Day Itinerary

We enjoy a hearty breakfast then depart with picnic lunch boxes via the Isebania & Sirari border where our guide

drivers will help you through the immigration procedures then continue into Tanzania. Covering an area of 14,763

square kilometres, the world famous Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest park, and one of the world's last

great wildlife refuges. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in

Africa, including more than three million large mammals. We arrive at our lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti, is known as the hub of the great migration. The landscape is

characterised by vast stretches of savannah interspersed with acacia trees and riverine woodlands. Wildlife can be

seen along the banks of the Mara River and visitors can view the annual spectacle of the half a million migrating

wildebeest. Commonly spotted wildlife include: a multitude of plains game such as buffalo, zebra, gazelles, impala,

giraffe as well as lion and leopard. Visitors can look forward to bird watching, hot air ballooning, game safaris and

guided bush walks.

Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende View iBrochure

This Luxury Camp is strategically located within the northern (Kogatende) area of the famous Serengeti National Park

in Tanzania and is set amidst the most prime areas of the Serengeti following the path of the great migration,


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sparsely inhabited by large Acacia as well as Tortilis Tree’s and is home to several species of wildlife that reside in

this area year round due to catchments of water bodies around the area.

Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous annual migration can be witnessed

almost as close as to the camp’s doorsteps – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes,

which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and fro the North and South of the Serengeti.

The Serengeti Migration

The greatest movement of land mammals on the planet. Click on the Guide Wildebeest Migration to see where is

best to see this phenomenon at what times of year.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Tanzania Visa- 95 AUD Online before departure.

Drinks

Items of a personal Nature such as Curio purchases, telephone calls, laundry and gratuities.


Day 8: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Kogatende, Northern Serengeti

(Mon, 28 September)

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast, we depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing drives on the vast

Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Rolling

plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the

Savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard,cheetah,the spotted & stripped hyena, the

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rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. Serengeti National Park is one that can never

disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve with game-viewing drives.

Enjoy dinner and overnight at our lodge.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Dawn Balloon Safari over the Serengeti Plains ending with a champagne breakfast.

Activities

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of

acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Masai warrior and some cattle to

the picture, and the conversation need go no further. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and

the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals

following the rains. But that is not where the game viewing ends; large prides of lions, elephants and giraffes in

grasslands, gazelles and eland to mention but a few. Aside from traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over

the Serengeti plains has become almost essential, and you can even do a horse riding safari.

Serengeti Balloon Safaris - Optional

The adventure of a hot air balloon safari over one of Africa’s most famous and majestic national parks is not easily

captured in words. The quiet of floating over plains, the exhilaration of climbing into the pink-blue of the early dawn

on invisible currents, the breathless awe of peering over the basket’s edge at this vast swathe of wild Africa. This is

something you really must experience for yourself.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks

Serengeti National Park

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Day 9: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Karatu

(Tue, 29 September)

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, we depart to Ngorongoro. We stop at the Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important prehistoric sites

in the world to learn on human evolution. We will enjoy an on-site talk on the interpretation of the gorge by the

resident guide.

We arrive at our crater rim lodge to a warm welcome, check-in then lunch. This afternoon we relax and from our

lodge enjoy the breath-taking spectacular views of the crater below. Ngorongoro Crater has the largest unbroken

caldera in the world. It has been described as one of the great natural wonders of the world. Eight million years ago,

the Ngorongoro Crater was an active volcano but its cone collapsed, forming the crater that is 610 meters deep, 20

kilometres in diameter, and covers an area of 311 sq. km. Spectacular as it is, the crater accounts for just a tenth of

the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is home to many species of wild game and birds. With the exception

of impala and topi (due to fierce competition with the wildebeest) and the giraffe (because there is not much to eat

at tree level), almost every species of African plains mammal lives in the crater, including the endangered black

rhino, and the densest population of predators in Africa. The birdlife, which includes the flamingo, is mainly

seasonal, and is also affected by the ratio of soda to fresh water in Lake Magadi on the crater floor. Dinner and

overnight at crater lodge.

NOTE: Warm jacket/cardigan is highly recommended.

Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will inevitably pass through the town of Karatu in the

green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful

town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety

of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional

Iraqw homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and elephants

caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic

rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

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Overnight: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge View iBrochure

O'ldeani Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge is a colonial lodge situated on a picturesque hill with spectacular views of

Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. The lodge is elevated, featuring spectacular views that extend all

the way to Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.

The property is set on 40 acres of lush green gardens and local vegetation, with over 130 species of birds. The lodge

is accessed over a pond and one's first impression is the grand central hallway with wooden trusses looking out over

the fireplace, infinity pool and out to Mount O'ldeani, which is part of the caldera of the Ngorongoro crater, only 12

km away.

Ngorongoro Region

Bordering Kenya to the north, the Ngorongoro Region is known for its abundance of beautiful natural features. It

encompasses the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the spectacular Ngorongoro

Crater, and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities such as viewing

the epic Serengeti wildebeest migration, visiting a local Maasai village, soaking up the remarkably diverse scenery

and catching a glimpse of the magnificent bird and wildlife including over 500 bird species, all of the Big Five, as well

as crocodile, hippo, zebra, antelope, lion, leopard, and cheetah. Don’t miss the opportunity to join a walking safari,

enjoy thrilling mountain biking adventures and scenic trekking.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks




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Day 10: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Karatu

(Wed, 30 September)

Day Itinerary

After breakfast descend some 610 metres into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a

photogenic paradise, for a full day of game-viewing drive with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater teams with an

abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Unmatched for its natural variety & breath-taking

beauty, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exist inside a region this size.

Apart from its wildlife riches, the crater is also of great archaeological importance, with the remains of some of

mankind’s earliest ancestors discovered in the area.

Return late afternoon to your lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight.

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse

wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this

UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the

world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is

famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including

excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the

opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks



Day 11: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli National Park

(Thu, 1 October)

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Day Itinerary

Enjoy an early morning breakfast then depart via the Namanga border to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at the lodge

to a very warm welcome, check-in then lunch. Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive. Amboseli is home to

lions, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest among many others. It is also an ornithological

paradise with over 400 species of birds, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa. Enjoy

dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife

such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The

landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia

woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and

swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other

wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up

spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located near Mount Kilimanjaro in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. The

lodge offers 92 rooms which feature complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a private balcony. Hotel

facilities include a swimming pool and sundeck, a gift shop, spacious interior bar with terrace, a campfire bar and

bush BBQ area. Guests can also enjoy guided walks, bird-watching walks, dinner in the bush and Maasai dance

performances in dedicated exterior bush BBQ area.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks

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Day 12: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli National Park

(Fri, 2 October)

Day Itinerary

Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Amboseli offers some of the most breath-taking views in Africa. On a

clear day it is one of the best places for a photogenic view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National Park provides

the classic Hollywood image of Africa. The park is famous for her large herds of giant elephants. Enjoy meals and

overnight at the lodge.

Included

All Meals

Excluded

Drinks



Day 13: Overnight Travel (Sat, 3 October)

Day Itinerary

This morning we enjoy our breakfast then check-out. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to

an end. We bid farewell to our wonderful lodge manager and his team then depart back to Nairobi. Not empty

handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to

immortalize the experience. Our guide driver will transfer you to the Carnivore restaurant for lunch then on to the

Jomo Kenyatta International airport for your home-bound flight to Melbourne via Johannesburg and Perth.

The flight from Johannesburg to Perth with South African Airways takes approximately 9hrs 10 mins and is full

service. Upon arrival in Perth you will need to collect your luggage and pass through customs and immigration as

your next flight is domestic.

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Flight Information

Included

Breakfast

Transfers

Day 14: End of Itinerary (Sun, 4 October)

Day Itinerary

After clearing customs and immigration check in for your domestic flight to Melbourne operated by Virgin Airlines.

The flight from Perth to Melbourne takes approximately 3hrs35mins and is also full service.

Flight Information


3 Oct Scheduled South

African

Airways [SA]

Jomo Kenyatta


[NBO]

OR Tambo

International

Airport [JNB]

ECON

3 Oct Scheduled South

African

Airways [SA]

OR Tambo


[JNB]

Perth International

Airport [PER]

ECON


4 Oct Scheduled Virgin

Australia

[VA]

Perth International

Airport [PER]

Melbourne


[MEL]

ECON

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