DAY 1: GIRAFFE MANOR, NAIROBI    

Nairobi

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,Giraffe Centre 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.

Day Itinerary

You will be picked by AMA Safaris vehicle from Airport at 1030 hrs for a transfer to Giraffe Manor and check in, in time for lunch. All Meals and Overnight at Giraffe Manor – FB

Overnight: Giraffe Manor      

Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. This elegant, personally hosted hotel is famous for its herd of resident Rothschild’s giraffe who visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces, and delightful courtyards, Giraffe Manor offers a rich blend of comfortable accommodation and highly trained and friendly staff. It is the only place in the world where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing a giraffe over the breakfast table or at the front door.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 2: GIRAFFE MANOR, NAIROBI    

Day Itinerary

Spend the full day at the Giraffe Manor and enjoy the company of the giraffes up close.

All Meals and Overnight at Giraffe Manor – FB

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3: ELEWANA SAND RIVER MASAI MARA, MASAI MARA

Masai Mara

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

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, transfer to Wilson airport for your flight to Masai Mara departing at 1000hrs arriving approximately 1100hrs.

Upon landing you will be met by Sand River Camp guide and vehicle for your transfer to camp. Have lunch and depart for evening game drive later on. All Meals and Overnight at Sand River Camp – FB

Overnight: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

Situated along the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya on a secluded and picturesque site. The camp enjoys stunning views over the Sand River and out to the neighbouring grassy hills and plains of Tanzania.

The camp sits on the migration route for the millions of wildebeest, zebra and Thompson’s gazelle that move between Serengeti and Maasai Mara every year. Guests enjoy the privilege of exclusive views of the plains and hills dotted with thousands of animals as well as being in the thick of the excitement of frenetic and famed river crossings, all from the comfort of camp. Comprising of 16 tented accommodations, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s.

Divided into two separate but adjoining campsites of 10 and 6 tents, each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara provides an atmosphere of exclusivity and class.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, bed, breakfast, lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 4: ELEWANA SAND RIVER MASAI MARA, MASAI MARA

Day Itinerary

Spend the full day with morning and afternoon game drives.

All Meals and Overnight at Sand River Camp.

We awaken to the sounds of Africa and begin our day with a morning game drive, affording an intimate and profoundly personal bond to the world of the wild. Our expert driver guide is hard at work, pointing our each individual miracle of the land that we are now part of.

An extensive afternoon game drives run explore the depths of the deep Masai mara. Everywhere there are animals, including monkeys and yes birds…but look closely and you will thrill to the huge jungles cats- Lions, Leopards and cheetahs just watching the earth go by. And go by it does: rhino, gazelles, antelopes and massive elephants by the herds. There are animals in the trees, on the wing, camouflaged in the bush, in rivers and streams.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 5: ELEWANA ELEPHANT PEPPER CAMP, MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY

Mara North Conservancy

Situated in southwest Kenya, the Mara North Conservancy is a beautiful private wilderness area spanning more than 30 000hectares. It is home to a spectacular array of plants, reptiles, birds and mammals; including elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and large concentrations of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and other migratory wildlife. Leopard Gorge, in the heart of the conservancy, is famous as the setting of countless BBC Big Cat Diaries and National Geographic documentaries. Neighbouring the well-known Maasai Mara National Reserve, this conservancy is vital for sustaining the famous Serengeti wildebeest migrations as well as the highly threatened African wild dog and black rhino.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Elephant Pepper Camp with game drive en route.  Arrive at the camp in time for lunch. Afternoon relaxation followed by an evening game drive. On this day you will get to visit a Masai village and interact with the Masai and learn more about their culture, practices and beliefs.

All Meals and Overnight at Elephant Pepper Camp – FB

Overnight: Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp   

Located in the Mara North Conservancy, the heart of the Masai Mara ecosystem, Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp is the perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Mara. The vast, fertile plains of the Maasai Mara boasts a plethora of wildlife; with over 450 bird species and both resident and transient populations of lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, to name a few, the plains are dense with game. Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp is perfect for those wanting to observe the spectacle of the migration, classified among the “Seven Wonders of the World”, when, from July to November, over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures. The camp’s remote location allows the stars to shine bright at night, undimmed by harsh lighting; guests enjoy the unique experience of listening to the sounds of lion, leopard and hyena foraging and hunting, whilst being cosseted with traditional and modern comforts such as a campfire and cosy duvets.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 6: ELEWANA ELEPHANT PEPPER CAMP, MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY

Day Itinerary

Spend the full day in Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.

All Meals and Overnight at Elephant Pepper Camp – FB

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 7: ELEWANA SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP, NORTHERN SERENGETI

Northern Serengeti

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

Day Itinerary

You will have an early morning breakfast on this day as the flight to Serengeti North departs from Masai Mara at 0845hrs.  Enjoy the scenic flight to Serengeti and arrive approximately 1100hrs. You will be met by Serengeti Migration Camp guide who will transfer you to camp in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon and later proceed for the evening game drive. All Meals and Overnight at Serengeti Migration Camp – FB

Overnight: Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp      

Internationally renowned for the greatest wildlife spectacle on the planet, The Serengeti National Park located in north-west Tanzania is the ultimate ‘wildlife show’ on earth. Across the globe authors and filmmakers have come to document the Annual Migration of hundreds of thousands of animals, but there is still only one way to understand and experience the true magnificence of this natural phenomena and that is to be part of it. Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp is the embodiment of the ‘camp’ experience. Located next to the famous Grumeti River which is home to resident hippos that bark and wallow their days away, Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp has become synonymous with low-impact high-action game viewing in a landscape that is untouched since the dawn of time. Hidden among the rocky outcrops the camp is located at the starting point of the Migration. Comprising of 20 luxurious elevated tents, each with spacious and richly furnished bedrooms, blends seamlessly into the environment. Each of the tents is surrounded by its own 360-degree verandah deck, which in turn creates your very own private sanctuary to enjoy the constant game sightings and the ever-present sounds of the bush.

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 8: ELEWANA SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP, NORTHERN SERENGETI

Day Itinerary

0500hrs Early morning balloon ride followed by champagne-style breakfast. Continue with game drives thereafter in the Serengeti plains.

All Meals and Overnight at Serengeti Migration Camp – FB+

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 9: ELEWANA SERENGETI MIGRATION CAMP, NORTHERN SERENGETI

Day Itinerary

Full day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. On this day you will enjoy dinner under the stars in Serengeti.

All Meals and Overnight at Serengeti Migration Camp – FB+

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 10: ELEWANA THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO, KARATU

Karatu

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.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the local airstrip for your flight to Manyara departing at 1000hrs. Upon arrival, you will this time be met with our very own Siente Africa guide who will be your guide for the remainder part of the safari. Transfer to The Manor at Ngorongoro and check in for lunch. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. All meals and Overnight at The Manor at Ngorongoro – FB+

Overnight: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro        

Poised adjacent to the famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro is a grand mansion that exudes old-world charm in north-west Tanzania. The manor is comprised of 18 cottage suites, each with its own private entrance and adjoining private sun terrace. In-room amenities include an en-suite bathroom with a rain shower, Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can enjoy an array of activities such as lunch on the Ngorongoro Crater Floor, a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, and horse riding around the 1500-acre coffee estate.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch + All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 11: ELEWANA THE MANOR AT NGORONGORO, KARATU        

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, armed with picnic lunch boxes, you will descend into the Crater floor with your land cruiser 4×4. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the crater and later return to camp.

All meals and Overnight at The Manor at Ngorongoro – FB+

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch + All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 12: ELEWANA TARANGIRE TREETOPS, TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Tarangire National Park

Located just a few hours’ drive from the town of Arusha, Tarangire is a popular stop for safaris travelling through the northern circuit on their way to Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. The park extends into two game controlled areas and the wildlife are allowed to move freely throughout. After the Serengeti, Tarangire has the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and in the dry season the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. This is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are regularly spotted.  Tarangire is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, and its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the mountains to the south.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Later depart for an evening game drive. All Meals and Overnight Tarangire Treetops – FB+

Overnight: Elewana Tarangire Treetops      

On the path of an annual elephant migration, Elewana Tarangire Treetops sits alone in a 312km² community wildlife area bordering Tarangire National Park, amid a landscape of rolling and baobab-studded hills. Our elevated “tree house” suites are perched high up with views over the adjacent baobab and marula trees, giving

Elewana Tarangire Treetops an adventurous and exotic feel. Twenty suites, each 65m² with a private balcony, are lavishly furnished. Natural materials are blended with contemporary Africana décor, to provide guests with a unique and most memorable safari experience.

Encasing an impressive baobab tree, the spacious and tranquil dining room, reception and lounge overlook the swimming pool and a waterhole that sees a steady flow of wild animal visitors.

With the natural beauty of the hills and dry river beds begging to be explored, guests can enjoy guided walking safaris, day or night time game drives and the enchantment of bush dining.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch + All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 13: ELEWANA KILINDI ZANZIBAR, KENDWA

Kendwa

Situated on the tropical island of Unguja, just off the Tanzanian coast, Kendwa is a village along the northwest coast of this beautiful island. It is renowned for its powder-fine white-sand beaches lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters boasting an untouched underwater wonderland and fringed by an array of tourist resorts. Visitors can enjoy snorkelling excursions to explore the abundant marine life living in these azure waters or jumping on a local wooden dhow boat for a picturesque sunset trip. For those looking for some evening entertainment, the full moon party is a definite must. Don’t miss the opportunity to give back to the community and learn about local Zanzibari culture on a fascinating village tour, great for those looking to go beyond the usual resort activities. Other popular activities include: parasailing, banana boating, scuba diving, and jet skiing.

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, check out and depart for Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar for deserved relaxation.

All Meals and Overnight at Kilindi Zanzibar – FB+

Overnight: Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar

Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar is the ultimate romantic destination, the perfect place to enjoy the harmony of the ocean and spend time with the one you love. Set in a picturesque tropical garden with its secluded beachfront, the luxurious Pavilion suites embrace wide-arched glassless windows affording spectacular views over the Indian Ocean.

Each villa has its own private plunge pool and is tended to by its own Guest Ambassador. Kilindi’s ‘open-to-nature’ approach provides the true essence to any stay and crafts a private, intimate and ‘barefoot’ appeal that so many crave. Explore the hidden secrets of the island or relax in the infinity pool watching the dhows head out to sea, with a gentle breeze in their sail. There is a delightful spa offering an extensive array of treatments to satisfy you from head to toe, the spa combines African natural ingredients with both modern and traditional methods in the art of beauty, offering the ultimate in pampering.

Basis

Full Board Plus- Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch + All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 14, 15 & 16: ELEWANA KILINDI ZANZIBAR, KENDWA     

Day Itinerary

Spend the day on leisure.

All Meals and Overnight at Kilindi Zanzibar – FB+

Basis

Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch + All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

DAY 17: END OF ITINERARY      

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your outbound flight. ***End of Services!***

Basis

Breakfast