Red
Rhino Tours
SAMPLE ITINERARY
"The
Best of Kenya and Tanzania!"
A Deluxe Wildlife Safari
A 17 Day Sample Itinerary
Day One Depart USA
Europe
Depart from your gateway city for overnight flight to Europe.
Day
Two
Europe
Nairobi Kenya
Arriving at your European transfer point (Amsterdam or London) this morning,
connect with your flight to Nairobi, Kenya, arriving this evening at Nairobi's
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After clearing customs and immigration,
you will be welcomed by your Group Leader(s) and Red Rhino Associates and transferred
to your hotel to rest and sleep for the night. ?Selected Nairobi Hotel
Day
Three
Nairobi
Wake up in Nairobi, Kenya! Meet with your Tour Leader and Safari Guide/Driver
for an
"Introductory to Kenya" meeting. Spend the day getting acquainted with
Nairobi on our City Tour. There's never a dull moment in this dynamic and bustling
city and it is a great place to shop, people watch, and get ready for your adventures
around East Africa. The tour starts with a visit to the National Museum with
its excellent displays of East African flora and fauna, cultural artifacts, and
exhibits that give insight into the East African world. We then proceed on a
tour of some the most interesting places to visit in Nairobi: Giraffe Manor,
Karen Blixon Museum (farmhouse that was the former residence of Karen Blixon,
author of Out of Africa), and the Bomas of Kenya (traditional dancing and
introduction to Tribal Kenya). You may visit all three places or choose any
other activity
you might be interested in such as shopping or simply relaxing around the pool
of your Hotel. After dinner meet for a Safari Briefing to get ready for your
days of adventure ahead. ?Selected Nairobi Hotel
Day
Four Nairobi
Samburu
National Reserve
Today you set your sights on Samburu National Reserve, located in the
semi-arid northern frontier of Kenya. Samburu, located along the banks of the
Ewaso Nyiro River, is much less traveled than many of the other Kenyan Parks.
The Ewaso is a permanent river, and the area boasts a wide variety of animals
rarely found elsewhere--Grevy's Zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich,
gerenuk, for example. You also have the chance to see lion, leopard, elephant,
buffalo, Guenthers dik-dik, and crocodiles along the river banks, among many
other species or wild animals. Bird enthusiasts will be happy to learn that
it is possible to spot as many as one hundred species of birds in a single
day. Samburu is named after the colorful local tribe who dye their hair with
ochre--the same color as the soil found in the land. Today you will spend most
of your afternoon on safari. ? Deluxe Tented Camp or Wildlife Lodge
Day
Five
Samburu
Morning and afternoon game drives. You may choose to spend some of your
day reading and relaxing at the lodge. Events around the lodge provide for
cultural entertainment (optional). Delight in an evening of fine dining and
relaxation.
Deluxe Tented Camp or Wildlife Lodge
Day
Six
Samburu
Mount Kenya Safari Club
Arrive at Mt. Kenya Safari Club in the early afternoon. The Mt. Kenya Safari
Club is sprawled on the slopes of majestic Mount Kenya (Africa's second tallest
mountain) and is one of the world's most exotic and luxurious holiday resorts.
All the amenities you would expect from such an establishment are here, including
riding, golf, trout fishing, tennis, heated swimming pool and sauna, and regular
performances by traditional dancers. You will be treated to gracious hospitality,
and sumptuous dinning at this exotic establishment that is set over a 100 acre
park with breathtaking views (weather permitting) of Mount Kenya . The resort
was founded by the late actor William Holden and distinguished visitors such
as Winston Churchill and Clarke Gable used to make regular visits here. The
day and evening are yours to relish in.
Day
Seven
Mount Kenya Safari Club to Aberdare National Park
Continue by safari vehicle to lush Aberdare National Park and the ARK. The
ARK overlooks a watering hole that is teeming with wildlife. Rhino, leopard,
elephant, and a host of colorful birds are attracted to the area. All rooms
have excellent views of the plains below and across to Mt. Kenya. The ARK is
surrounded by its own private 500 hectare wildlife sanctuary. You will have
the following activities to select from: walking safaris, game drives, swimming,
tennis, golf, trout fishing, and more.
The Ark
Day
Eight
Aberdare
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast you are transferred to the airport where you board a plane
which takes you on a spectacular flight over the renowned Great Rift Valley
to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Masai Mara, dotted with acacia trees in
vast savanna grassland with rolling
hills, is located on the Kenyan side of the Serengeti Plain. This is safari
land at its most
grand and you will be stunned by the number of wild animals you will see. It
is here that we may witness one of the greatest spectacles in nature-the "annual
migration" where over one million animals cross into Masai Mara from the
adjacent Serengeti. The Mara is well-known for its great herds of plain's game,
black manned lion, leopard, cheetah, and elephant, as well as virtually every
other kind of animal found in Kenya. Culturally, the Reserve is extraordinary
because of the proud and colorful Masai who inhabit the area. An afternoon
game drive is planned for today. Highlights during your time here include phenomenal
game viewing and a walk along the banks of the Mara River where hippos and
crocodiles are often seen in great numbers. ? Deluxe Tented Camp
Days
Nine and Ten
Masai Mara
Full days on safari. An exhilarating experience is an early morning Hot-Air
Balloon Safari over the Reserve (optional). As the morning skylights up, you
silently travel over the plains viewing and photographing the awesome spectacle
below. Few experiences on Earth can rival this one. As your balloon touches
down a champagne breakfast awaits you.
(Price: $380.00 per person)
Deluxe Tented Camp
Day
Eleven
Masai Mara
Nairobi and drive to Arusha
Depart Masai Mara for Nairobi by air. Leave Nairobi by a private escort vehicle
for Arusha, Tanzania. Arusha is an extremely lively place and you will find
intriguing gifts to buy in its shops and markets. A Tanzanian Safari Briefing
will be held this evening.
? Safari Lodge
Day
Twelve
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast drive to Tarangire and spend the day game viewing along
the course of the Tarangire River. The area is famous for its magnificent baobab
trees which dot the rolling hills; the park is one of the most beautiful in
Tanzania, and it is second only to Ngorongoro in its density of Tanzanian wildlife.
There are large herds of elephant that inhabit the region, especially in the
dry season (July-September) and there is a host of other animals including
lion, giraffe, impala, gazelle, waterbuck buffalo, zebra, which can often be
seen in abundance.
Deluxe Tented Camp or Wildlife Lodge
Day
Thirteen
Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast and a morning game drive, drive northwest on bumpy roads (two
hour drive and utterly fascinating) to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for
its elusive tree-climbing lions, hippo, buffalo, plains animals, baboon, mongoose,
and bird life including flamingos. Within the park area there is great diversity
of habitats including open grasslands, forests, swamps, as well as the lake
itself. Your tented lodge has splendid views and is located close to the park.
Deluxe Tented Camp or Wildlife Lodge
Day
Fourteen
Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater
Proceed to the famed Ngorongoro Crater. Ngorongoro, an extinct volcano which
has been referred to as the eighth wonder of the world and the Garden of Eden.
Ngorongoro towers above the Northern Serengeti Plain and it is celebrated as
containing some of the most magnificent scenery in the world; its 105 square
mile crater is the largest unbroken crater on Earth and is packed with just
about every species of wildlife found in East Africa. Arrive at Ngorongoro
in time for an early afternoon game drive. Spend the rest of the day inside
the crater. The drive from the rim down winding dirt tracks brings you to Africa's
largest permanent concentrations of wildlife. Some 25,000 animals live on the
crater floor and, because the grasses are short, game is easily spotted and
can often be approached quite closely. It is also one of the few parks in Africa
that rhinos are relatively easy to locate.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Day
Fifteen
Ngorongoro Crater
Full day of game viewing in crater. Evening entertainment at lodge.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Day
Sixteen Ngorongoro to Arusha ? Nairobi and Departure ? USA
Early morning departure to Arusha (safari vehicle) and board your short flight
to Nairobi. Dinner at CARNIVORES. This world-famous restaurant is great fun
and you can sample an assortment of meats from zebra to crocodile (vegetarian
meals are an option). After dinner you are transferred to the airport for your
return to the USA.
Day
Seventeen Arrive USA
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