Karibu
Travels
& Tours
Proﬁle
Welcome to Karibu Travels & Tours Ltd
a very competent organizer of travel arrangements, from
Kenya to destinations all over the word. Karibu has also
had the pleasure of bringing tourists to Kenya and Africa
from other parts of the world. Our offices are located at
Sclaters House 1st floor, Parklands road in the city of
Nairobi. Though small in size, karibu through its
competent and dedicated staff has managed to provide
excellent services to its customers increasing the perceived
value of the company products and services.
Karibu enjoys a cordial relationship with other players in
the industry (i.e hotels, Airlines and other suppliers). This
has enabled us to get very good rates, a benefit that we
have always passed to our esteemed customers’ with
pleasure.
This publication is going to take you through the services
that we offer as a travel solution provider and much more
information that you will find helpful while planning for
your trip. We would like to take this opportunity to
sincerely thank all our dear customers who have
supported our ideas to the level that we have reached. As
a company we promise to keep on doing better by
bringing in more variety to the services that we offer.
Our Vision
Karibu travels and tour believes in Customer satisfaction
and can be emphasized by our mission statement that
says, “We aim to be the leading Travel and Tourism
service provider in terms of promoting customer value
from the customers’ definition of value”. We are working
very hard to learn all our customers’ needs and satisfy
them beyond their expectations.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the best travel service provider in
Kenya. We aim to achieve this through continuous
research of our customers’ needs and expectations. Each
time we serve the customer the experience should be
different even if the service remains the same. We do
commit ourselves to working in good relationships with
all the stake holders in the industry for the sake of
providing quality services.
Our Values
As a Travel service provider we believe in the following:Integrity
Excellence
Commitment to our customers
Service
Minimum Travel Services
Trip Planning: We offer advice on travel formalities
expected to be fulfilled before, during and after your trip.
These formalities include travel documents, Visas,
Immigration, Health, Weather/Climate, Customs and
Security.
AirTravel Formalities: Information is also provided on air
travel formalities to the passenger by our travel
consultants through Email
Fare Quotation:
Our
experienced travel consultants are
trained to advice clients on the most convenvinient
times/cost effective schedules and fares. Whenever
possible, optional itineraries will be given to travelers for
consideration.
Ticket delivery:
Normal
Ticket delivery, we will send you
the tickets through email or our messengers will deliver
tickets and/or hotel vouchers once issued, to your offices
in accordance with your requirements.
Last-Minute/Emergency Ticket Requirements, travel
plans often change unexpectedly, making short notice or
en-route ticketing a must. In these instances KTTL will
do the special arrangements to be provided to deliver
tickets to the passengers.
Product and services for Travellers:
Visas: KTTL experience with international travelers has
allowed us to establish close working relationship with
consular staff (offices). Our ability to expedite visas is
one of the keys to our success with international travelers.
We will provide you with such assistance, based on the
following conditions: - Services request are associated
with an international itinerary and ticket booked through
us. Service requests are made at least a week before
departure. KTTL will charge for the administration of
visa. You will pay actual fees imposed by Embassies and
Consulates plus a reasonable service fee.
Airport Transfers:KTTL provides its client with one of
the most valued service of transfers within the Nairobi
City area to and from Jomo Kenyatta Airport to all
travelers ticketed by on International travel. Our transfers
Rates to different areas in Nairobi will be provided on
request. This service is available up to and until two hours
before check-in time.
Self driven
Karibu
travels
cars:
has an assortment of cool
self driven cars that are available for a full day disposal.
We offer the most competitive rates in town.
Cruises: KTTL has very affordable cruise itineraries in
the east African waters.fo those interested in international
cruises you don't have to look any further, all the
information you require shall be provided to you while
you save your time for other important things.
Tours and
Karibu
travels
safaris:
& tours will offer custom
made safaris to areas of individual interest. Air and Road
packages for the parks are available to (Mara, Samburu,
Tsavo, Amboseli, Mt. Elgon, Mt. Kenya, Serengeti,
Ngorongoro etc), special Package to Mombasa, Lamu
and Zanzibar. Hotel reservations made upon request in
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
Our
Wildlife
mainsafaris
strength is in the following area:
Wedding &Honey moon packages, Weekend getaways
Beach safaris Flight packages Shopping festivals Group
safaris Educational trips Camping, Balloon safaris, East
African coast cruise
We are now exploring into Medical tourism and tele
medicine. For the last few months we have sent quite
number of patients to India foe medical attention. We
have provided them with a team of excellent medical
specialists to examine and treat them of any illnesses. All
this is done without compromising the level of comfort.
The hospitals involved offer 5 tar service at very
affordable rates.
Proﬁle
SUDHIR PATHAK
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VIKRAM DAVE
DIRECTOR
FINANCIAL CONTOLLER
NEHA DAVE
DIRECTOR
ACCOUNTANT
GENERAL MANAGER
TOUR MANAGER
Karibu
Travels
& Tours
WELCOME TO MAGICAL KENYA
Kenya is a land richly endowed by nature, situated on the east coast
of Africa. It is a land where one can view snow-capped mountains
one day and laze on palm fringed beaches the next. The lush
farmlands contrast with the harsh desert area and the misty
highlands with the sun-kissed savannah. Cosmopolitan cities are set
amidst the last bastions of great herds of roaming wildlife. Kenya
offers the traveller a great safari attraction. It is also a country of
great diversity with much more to offer than only splendid wildlife.
The outdoor enthusiast has a host of choices for adventure. From
the coastbeaches and water-based activities, to the mountains which
present a challenge to hikers and climbers. The rolling savannahs are
a game-viewers paradise.
The country offers fabulous scenery and a variety of tribal cultures.
From its central location, the sacred peaks of Mt Kenya which reign
over a landscape primarily covered by grasslands and thorn trees,
much of it enclosed within its many parks and reserves. Kenya has a
sophisticated tourism infrastructure, with Nairobi and
Mombasacontrolling the majority of the tourism trade. The people
are friendly and visitors can choose to do as little or as much as they
like, and the combination of wildlife, together with its beaches and
mountains, make Kenya a fantastic holiday destination.
History & People
Kenya has known the presence of humankind since the very earliest
development of our species. Moreover, the region has long been a
migratory path, passed through by wave upon wave of peoples from
all over Africa and, later, from the Middle East as well. By the 10th
century or so, the region had developed its own lingua franca,
Swahili, which is a Bantu language heavily overlaid with Arabic.
Among other familiar words, safari is Swahili, meaning simply travel.
With the arrival of the Portuguese at the end of the 15th century,
the East African coastal region was for a time dominated by the
Europeans. However, in 1729 the Portuguese were expelled, to be
replaced by two Arab dynasties. Arab rule lasted until the end of the
18th century, when Kenya passed into the British sphere of
influence. The country became independent in 1963. Although it
has experienced its share of internal and external strife, Kenya has in
recent years been moving toward a more stable, multi-party political
system.
Kenya's population is overwhelmingly (97%) comprised of people
of African descent, though that group is composed of over 70
different tribal groups. Among the most significant are the Kikuyu,
Kamba, Gusii, Luhya, and Luo. Kenya's primary languages are
English and Swahili, though regional tribal languages abound.
Kenya Safari Style
Experience a different safari every day
Kenya offers the traveller an unparalleled range of options. The
incredible diversity of landscapes, cultures, wildlife and
activities mean endless opportunities. With so many choices at
hand, some people find the prospect of planning a trip quite
daunting. It doesn’t have to be that way. In Kenya it is very easy
to plan and prepare for a safari that is as individual as you are,
and that satisfies your own personal needs and interests. If you
are planning a trip, use this website to explore Kenya in advance,
and decide where you would like to go, what you would like to
see and what you would like to do. Here are a few important
first points to think about:
How Long and How Far?
Kenya offers a diverse range of environments all within relatively
close proximity to one another, and has an excellent domestic
travel infrastructure. This means that you can choice to either
stay based in a single location or to move around the country
and see a range of different places. Your first decision should be
how long you want to stay and how much you want to see.
Staying in a single place lets you explore that area in great detail.
In wilderness areas, this is the best way to really get to experience
many facets of an ecosystem. Kenya’s rich diversity of wildlife
means that no two experiences in the wild are ever the same.
For couples, Kenya is a perfect destination for a relaxing break. We
have many secluded, private guesthouses, camps and hotels ideal
for romantic stays or honeymoons.
Kenya is also a great family destination. Kids love Kenya, and the
sights and experiences of a safari can outdo any theme park. There
are hotels that cater especially for families and have special
facilities, programs and safari guides for children.
Your own Style
Look at as many options as you can before you come to Kenya.
Each day you’ll experience and see completely different things. Try and plan for the perfect safari for yourself. If you want five
Spending time in a single location also allows you to really get star Luxury accommodation you’ll be spoilt for choice. But if you
to know and learn from the local cultures, and to get to know want to really rough it and experience life away from the trappings
of civilization it can be equally easily arranged.
locals on an individual level.
Alternatively, it is possible in Kenya to take a safari to a
completely different destination every single day. This is a good
option for travellers who like variety of experience and
environment. In a single trip to Kenya, you can visit tropical
forests, beautiful beaches, and deserts, climb mountains and
explore the wild.
Think about how you are going to get around and how long it will
take. Do you want to be use light aircraft to avoid long road trips,
or do you enjoy the experience of driving through the
countryside?
It is possible to plan a safari that blends adventure and relaxation,
luxury and natural simplicity, social experiences and solitude.
Another choice is to decide on 2 or 3 destinations and spend a Consider trying several different experiences and seeing this great
few days exploring each one. The choice is yours. When you are land from several different perspectives.
planning your trip, think about how many destinations you’d
In Kenya, you can experience a different safari every day.
like to visit and how long you’ll spend in each one.
Who to Bring
Whether you are travelling solo or looking for a family trip,
Kenya has plenty of options to suit. Think in advance about
whether or not you’d like to join an organized safari group, or
have your own private transport and guides.
Kenya has plenty to keep the single traveller busy. Organized
safaris and camping trips are often great social experiences and
a good way to meet other travellers. Kenya is popular with
independent travellers, and is quite easy to meet up with
travelling companions on the road.
ELEPHANT TRAIL
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who will transfer
you to your hotel. All meals on own arrangement. Overnight
accommodation at Nairobi Serena Hotel or similar
Day 2: Amboseli
After breakfast drive south to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi arriving
in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game viewing with the immense
grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Dinner and overnight at
Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar B,L,D.
Day 3: Amboseli
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early
morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 4. Amboseli - Aberdares
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be transferred to JKIA
for your departure flight.
EXPLORE KENYA
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who
will transfer you to your hotel. All meals and overnight at
Nairobi Serena Hotel or Similar
Day 2: Nairobi- Maasai mara
After breakfast depart to Mara arriving at the camp for late
lunch. Afternoon check in you will depart for the first game
drive later to return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena
Lodge or similar L, D
Day 3: Maasai Mara
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game
drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and
overnight at Mara Serena Lodge
Day 4: Maasai Mara- Lake Nakuru
Distance: 200 km (3 hrs.) After breakfast, depart to Lake
Nakuru National Park via Nyahururu Falls, formerly
Thomson Falls. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon
game drive for a truly remarkable tour that includes
Flamingoes as well as the rare white rhino in this world
famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of
birdlife. Dinner & overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or
Similar, B,L,D.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru- Amboseli
After breakfast drive south to Amboseli National Park via
Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon
game viewing with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro
in the background. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena
Lodge or Similar B,L,D.
Day 6: Amboseli
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and overnight at
Amboseli Serena Lodge
camel rides and night game drives. Lunch, dinner &
overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, B,L,D.
Day 6 Sweetwaters- Lake Nakuru
Distance: 200 km (3 hrs.) After breakfast, depart to Lake
Nakuru National Park via Nyahururu Falls, formerly
Thomson Falls. Arrive for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon
game drive for a truly remarkable tour that includes
Flamingoes as well as the rare white rhino in this world
famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of
birdlife. Dinner & overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge or
Similar, B,L,D.
Day 7: Amboseli- Tsavo West
After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park. The Park
is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse
array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert
scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. Dinner
and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Similar
Day 8: Tsavo West- Mombasa
After breakfast, drive to Mombasa. Arrive for lunch (on own
arrangement). Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at
Serena Beach Hotel D
Day 7: Lake Nakuru- Maasai mara
After breakfast depart to Mara (approx. 6 hrs.’ drive) arriving
at the camp for late lunch. Afternoon check in you will
depart for the first game drive later to return for dinner and
overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar L, D
Day 8: Maasai Mara
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game
drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and
overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 9 & 10: Mombasa
Spend the day at leisure. B,D
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be
transferred to JKIA for your departure flight.
Day 11: Mombasa- Nairobi
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Mombasa
International airport to connect with your departure flight.
MAGICAL MARA
KENYA CLASSIC TRAIL
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who
will transfer you to your hotel. All meals and overnight at
Nairobi Serena Hotel or Similar
Day 2: Nairobi- Amboseli
After breakfast drive south to Amboseli National Park via
Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon
game viewing with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro
in the background. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena
Lodge or Similar B,L,D.
Day 3: Amboseli
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game
drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and
overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge
Day 4. Amboseli - Aberdares
Distance: 365 km. (4.5 hours) Cross the Kenyan Highlands,
through pineapple and coffee plantations, to your "base
hotel" in time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to The Ark or
Treetops for an floodlit game viewing. L,D.
Day 5. Aberdares - Sweetwaters
Distance: 150 km (2 hr. 30 min). After breakfast drive South
to this private game sanctuary. Afternoon game viewing is
offered but there are optional activities as walking safaris,
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who
will transfer you to your hotel. Meals on own arrangement.
Overnight accommodation at Nairobi Serena Hotel or
similar L, D .
Day 2: Nairobi- Maasai mara
After breakfast drive to Mara arriving at the camp for late
lunch. Afternoon check in you will depart for the first game
drive later to return for dinner and overnight at Mara Serena
Lodge or similar B,L, D.
Day 3: Maasai Mara
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game
drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and
overnight at Mara Serena Lodge B, L, D
Day 4: Departure
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be
transferred to JKIA for your departure flight.
NOTHERN TRAIL
Day 1: Nairobi
On arrival at JKIA you will be met by our representative who
will transfer you to your hotel. All meals and overnight at
Nairobi Serena or Similar.
Day 2: Nairobi- Mt. Kenya
After breakfast, cross the Kenyan Highlands, through
pineapple and coffee plantations, to your hotel in time for
lunch. Afternoon game viewing on stilts. Dinner and
overnight at Serena Mt. Lodge. B L,D.
Day 3: Mt.Kenya - Sweetwaters
Distance: 150 km (2 hr. 30 min). After breakfast drive South
to this private game sanctuary. Afternoon game viewing is
offered but there are optional activities as walking safaris,
camel rides and night game drives. Lunch, dinner &
overnight at Sweetwaters Tented Camp, B,L,D.
Day 4: Sweetwaters- Samburu
After breakfast drive to Samburu National reserve arriving in
time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
at Samburu Game Lodge or similar.
Day 5: Samburu
Full day in Samburu with game drives. (Optional visits to
Samburu villages). All meals and overnight at Samburu
Game Lodge.
Day 6: Samburu- Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart to Lake Naivasha. Arrive for lunch .
spend the afternoon at leisure or with optionl activities
offered by your host. Dinner & overnight at Lake Naivasha
Simba Lodge or Similar, B,L,D.
Day 7: Lake Nakuru- Maasai mara
After breakfast depart to Mara (approx. 6 hrs.’ drive) arriving
at the camp for late lunch. Afternoon check in you will
depart for the first game drive later to return for dinner and
overnight at Mara Serena Lodge or similar L, D.
Day 8: Maasai Mara
After breakfast full day game drive (option of 2 short game
drive i.e early morning and afternoon) All meals and
overnight at Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. On arrival; you will be
transferred to JKIA for your departure flight.
Rwanda Gorilla Trekking
Day 1 – Kigali
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met
by Jambo tours representative, outside the airport arrivals
section and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation at Kigali Serena/Flame Tree BB
Day 2 – Volcanoes National Park
Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a City Tour of Kigali. (Cost of city tour included)
The history of Rwanda dates back centuries, Kigali has been
a part of it for 100 years. Founded in 1907 as a German
settlement, Kigali did not become the capital until Rwanda’s
independence in 1962 when it replaced the colonial seat of
power in Butare.
Visit the Kandt museum, see old Kigali and the craft centres
then visit the genocide memorial site. Learn about Rwanda’s
history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide; learn
about other genocides in the world and how this country has
dealt with that past. Tour more and see the new
developments in Rwanda; the recovery has been incredible, a
testament to humankind’s resilience.
Lunch in Kigali.
Later, depart Kigali and drive to Ruhengeri. Approximately
2.5 hrs arriving in the early evening at the Volcanoes
National park.
In the evenings, Optional Intore, Cultural Dancers troupe
will spice your stay with memorable Rwandan dances. (At an
extra cost per person).
Overnight at Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge/ Mountain Gorilla
View Lodge/Home Inn (L- DBB)
Day 3: – Kigali / Departure - Gorilla Trek
Breakfast at the lodge.
0700 hrs: Registration is a simple process where the park
staff determines which group of gorillas you will visit. The
park staff discusses your fitness level and advises you of the
trekking times and conditions to the various groups based
upon their location in the park the previous evening. There
are a total of 88 gorilla permits available each day with a
maximum of eight trekkers visiting any one group.
Once the trekkers are put into groups, each group’s Lead
Guide briefs the trekkers of the trekking procedures as well
as the “do’s and don’ts” while in the presence of gorillas.
After the briefing, trekkers return to their respective vehicles
for the drive up the mountain to the starting point.
Trekking can take from two to six or more hours if the
gorillas move before the park rangers locate them the next
morning. The guides stop frequently to allow trekkers a
chance to rest and take photos along the way.
After the trek, rejoin your driver Guide for a transfer to your
lodge for lunch.
After lunch, depart from foothills of the volcanoes and drive
south past coffee, tea and banana plantations on a scenic
drive to Kigali. Everything and everywhere, sheer green and
hanging on the hills; Rwanda truly - land of a thousand
fertile green hills. (Approximately 2.5 hrs).
Later, transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (Cost
of flight not included).
Costs Includes:
Airport transfers and assistance
Accommodation in Kigali on Bed and breakfast basis
Accommodation at Lodge / hotel on Full board
City Tour of Kigali
Private transport in a 4x4 Land cruiser
Services of an English speaking driver-guide
One gorilla permit (Cost given separate from Per person
cost- Subject to change)
Bottled drinking water while trekking and in vehicle
All taxes on the services quoted above
Costs Excludes:
Meals and beverages, other than specified.
International, regional and local Airfares.
Airport taxes.
Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining
visas.
Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance
attendants.
Laundry and other items of a personal nature such
drinks, telephone calls ETC
Personal and baggage insurance.
Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing
above.
Insurance coverage is available for Baggage, Accident and
Trip Cancellation/Interruption at special low cost group
rates.
Ruhengeri area is located at 2400 meters above sea level and
is chilly early morning and evening. While trekking, it can
rain unexpectedly, hence waterproof clothing is a good
essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. You
will also need boots that can cope with some mud
Gorilla permits are only confirmed upon payment of a
deposit .The balance payable 60 days before trekking date.
(Non refundable).
ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar, the majestic spice island of the Indian Ocean.
These are two main islands of Unguja and Pemba. Over
centuries different cultures have influenced Zanzibar to
become what it is today. Sumerians, Assyrians, Egyptians,
Phonecians, Indians, Chinese, Persians, Portuguese, Omani
Arabs, Dutch and British have settled here at one time or
another and influenced the local culture into the present
fusion.
Day 1: Zanzibar
Arrive at the Zanzibar airport, you will be received by our
representative and then transferred to the hotel. Afternoon at
leisure. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2 & 3:
Spend the day at leisure or with optional excursions such us
stone town tour, spice tour, sandbank tour, Prison island
tour, sunset cruise. B,D
Day 4: Depart
After breakfast transfer to airport for your onward flight
home.
The Best of Tanzania
Day 1
Arusha - Lake Manyara
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International airport where you will be
met by your private driver/guide who will escort you for the
duration of your safari in Tanzania. Transfer from Arusha to
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge in time for lunch. This
afternoon enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
in search of the elusive tree-climbing lion.
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge is dramatically situated on top
of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, overlooking the vast
expanse of the Great Rift Valley. The 66 rooms blend
gracefully with the serene natural surroundings and the lodge
is located only a few minutes from Lake Manyara National
Park. For those who want some time out of their vehicles,
the lodge supports a number of nature trails and also has a
resident naturalist to enhance the experience. Guests may
also choose to relax at an observation post or by the pool.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 2
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater
This morning is at leisure before transferring to Gibbs Farm,
located in the Ngorongoro Crater highlands, for lunch.
Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken
caldera in the world and the first sight of it is breathtaking.
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge is situated on the eastern rim of
the crater. The 92 rooms of the lodge are built in the
traditional African rondavel style. There is a beautifully
designed dining room, a bar, a well-stocked gift shop and a
swimming pool.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy an early breakfast before venturing out on your game
drive. From your lodge on the crater rim descend to the
crater floor by 4WD safari vehicle for a morning unlike any
other you will experience in Africa. Spot some of the rarer
species in Africa like the black rhino against the spectacular
backdrop of the crater’s forest covered walls. Enjoy a picnic
lunch amongst the hippos and birds before visiting a Maasai
village this afternoon.
The floor of the crater is only 100 square miles but is home
to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of
predators and some of the finest black-maned lions in
Africa. Rhinos can be seen with calves at heel. Eland and
waterbuck appear not to notice the human visitors, enabling
photographers to shoot at ease. On the lake in the middle of
the crater you may see thousands of flamingos, fluttering
and shimmering like a pink heat haze. Zebra and wildebeest
account for almost half the animals - gazelle, buffalo, eland,
hartebeest and wart hog can also be seen.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti
Following breakfast this morning transfer to Olduvai Gorge,
the cradle of mankind, made famous by Dr Leaky’s discovery
of fossil fragments dating back some 3.5 million years. After
a picnic lunch continue the drive to your lodge, centrally
located in the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing
en route.
Serengeti Serena Lodge is located high on a hill offering
magnificent views of the Serengeti Plains. The lodge is pure
Africa. Rustic and natural, circular like an African village, its
66 rooms make up a series of rondavels. The simple style is
enhanced with sophisticated detail in the form of traditional
handicraft, such as wood carvings, beadwork and pottery
designs. The lodge offers its own unique game trails devised
in conjunction with park consultants to allow enjoyment of
the Serengeti’s unequalled variety of game.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 5
Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti by 4WD vehicle
with thrilling morning and afternoon game drives. Whether
this is your first time on safari or a return trip, the Serengeti
will not disappoint.
The Serengeti National Park is arguably the most famous
national park in the world. The Serengeti perhaps defines the
safari experience as surely as the wildlife that inhabits it.
Established in 1951, and covering an area of almost 15,000
square kilometers, an area comparable to the state of
Connecticut or Northern Ireland, the Serengeti hosts a
fantastically diverse ecosystem. The principal attraction of
the Serengeti is the passing of the wildebeest migration,
when 1.5 million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of
zebra, gazelle and other game that follow close behind make
their way across the plains, stalked by the inevitable predators
who make the most of the feast close at hand.
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 6
Serengeti - Zanzibar
Following breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to
Zanzibar. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by
private vehicle to your beach resort.
Breezes Beach Club is situated along a pristine, untouched
beach, stretching as far as the eye can see. It is located on the
eastern side of the island, near the village of Bwejuu
approximately one hour from the airport. The hotel has a
swimming pool, fitness and aerobics centre, water sports
centre, floodlit tennis court, scuba diving, Makuti a-la carte
restaurant, Breakers lunch restaurant, The Safari bar, Upepo
Lounge and Mutiny Pool Bar.
Overnight: Breezes Beach Club
Day 7
Zanzibar
Enjoy the day doing as much or as little as you please. You
may like to take an optional trip to explore the old Stone
Town, a spice farm or Jozani Forest to see the Red colobus
monkey which is endemic to Zanzibar (tours not included).
Alternatively you may prefer to just relax at your resort or
pamper yourself at the spa, enjoy yoga or meditation. There
is also a water sports centre for snorkeling, windsurfing,
sailing or canoeing and a licensed PADI dive centre.
Overnight: Breezes Beach Club
Meal Plan: B,D
Day 8
Zanzibar
Enjoy another full day at your idyllic beach resort.
Overnight: Breezes Beach Club
Meal Plan: B,D
Day 9
Depart Zanzibar
Transfer to the airport for your onward international flight.
CLASSIC TANZANIA
Arrive Kilimanjaro - Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International airport you will be
met and transferred by private vehicle to your lodge set on a
coffee plantation in Arusha. The remainder of your day is at
leisure.
Arusha Coffee Lodge is located on a coffee plantation on the
outskirts of Arusha. Designed around the original
plantation houses but completely renovated to achieve the
highest standards of comfort, the décor is luxuriant and
stylish with undertones of the bygone days of early
exploration. Each of the 18 plantation houses has been
lavishly furnished and features a split level living area and a
private deck. The lodge also boasts a coffee shop, patisserie,
conference facilities and a swimming pool.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: D
Day 2
Arusha - Tarangire
Today meet your private driver/guide in the lobby of your
lodge for a short briefing before transferring to Swala Camp
located within Tarangire National Park. This afternoon
enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is
noted for its elephant population and spectacular baobabs of
every shape creating a beautiful setting for your safari.
Swala Camp is located under a majestic umbrella of acacia
trees at the southwestern part of the park. The camp offers a
peaceful setting for the traveller after a long day of game
viewing. The camp is comprised of nine double tents and a
mess tent with a common room. All tents face east
overlooking the marshland and watering hole which are
regularly visited by lions, buffalo and elephants.
Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 3
Tarangire - Ngorongoro Crater
Following an early breakfast, head out on a game drive before
leaving Tarangire for Ngorongoro Crater highlands. Transfer
to your lodge located adjacent to the Ngorongoro
Conservation area. This afternoon is at leisure to participate
in one of the many activities on offer at your lodge including
coffee tasting, guided walks on the estate, bike riding or
horse back riding.
The Manor at Ngorongoro is reminiscent of an elegant, up
country farm home in the Cape Dutch style of architecture.
With its 20 luxurious guest cottage suites, this is a luxury
safari experience fusing East African safari hospitality with
old world Afro-European architecture and décor.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Manor
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to the
Ngorongoro Crater. Descend to the crater floor by 4WD
safari vehicle for a game drive unlike any other you will
experience in Africa with the forest-covered crater walls
rising around you. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the hippos
and birds before visiting a Maasai village this afternoon.
The floor of the crater is only 100 square miles but is home
to around 30,000 animals with a high concentration of
predators and some of the finest black-maned lions in
Africa. Rhinos can be seen with calves at heel. Eland and
waterbuck appear not to notice the human visitors, enabling
photographers to shoot at ease. On the lake in the middle of
the crater you may see thousands of flamingos, fluttering
and shimmering like a pink heat haze. Zebra and wildebeest
account for almost half the animals - gazelle, buffalo, eland,
hartebeest and wart hog can also be seen.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Manor
Meal Plan: B,L,D
Day 5
Depart Ngorongoro Crater
This morning transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Upon arrival you will be met and assisted with your onward
flight.
Karibu
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P.O.Box 14252 - 00800, Nairobi Kenya.
Tel: +254-20-4454104/2048152
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