DAY 1: GOVERNORS’ CAMP, MASAI MARA
Masai Mara
One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500Km² of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including charismatic species such as elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 resident bird species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognised as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. To survive the dry months of July to September, some 1.7 million wildebeest migrate from the parched plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Along with much smaller numbers of antelope buffalo and zebra, they move to the more forgiving grasslands of the Masai Mara. In their wake come predators such as lion, hyena and cheetah, for whom these giant herds are an easy source of prey.
Day Itinerary
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International airport clear with customs and immigration, thereafter you will be greeted by your friendly AMA Safaris tour manager / local representative outside the baggage hall. Later transfer to Wilson airport for your flight to world-famous Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley. Enroute enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check in at the camp. In the afternoon, enjoy an enthralling game-viewing drive. Spotting lions, cheetahs and other spectacular predators is the highlight of your day. In the evening enjoy dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Mara Main Governors Camp, Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Governors’ Camp
The award-winning Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with birdlife, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. Some of the camp’s tents enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River; others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best. Everything is under canvas and all tents have ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and a dining tent with views over the plains.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 2: GOVERNORS’ CAMP, MASAI MARA
Day Itinerary
After breakfast, proceed on a full-day game-viewing drive to search for the myriad species of game that make this reserve their home. If you are lucky, you can witness the kill in action, moment by moment, right in front of your unbelieving eyes! After a picnic lunch or hot lunch at the camp proceed for another exciting game drive, where you can expect to see the famous ‘Big 5’.
Dinner and overnight at Main Governors Camp – FB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3: GOVERNORS’ CAMP, MASAI MARA
Day Itinerary
Rise before dawn for a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride followed by a bubbly bush breakfast (optional at extra cost). OR proceed for an early morning game drive. Return to the Camp for breakfast. Later transfer to the Main Governors Camp in time for lunch. Set out on a late afternoon game spotting safari in the reserve and have the opportunity to spot Africa’s ‘Big Five’ – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. Dinner and Overnight at Main Governors Camp – FB
Overnight: Governors’ Camp
The award-winning Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with birdlife, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya’s Masai Mara. Some of the camp’s tents enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River; others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara.
Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best. Everything is under canvas and all tents have ensuite bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and a dining tent with views over the plains.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 4: LEMALA EWANJAN TENTED CAMP, CENTRAL SERENGETI
Central Serengeti
Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterized by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains, interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite, scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams.
The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast transfer to the local airstrip for your scheduled flight to Seronera airstrip. The Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and the greatest concentration of plains game anywhere.
On arrival the camps own vehicle will transfer you to the camp for check in and lunch. Proceed for a game drive in the late afternoon with dinner and overnight at Lemala Ewanjan Camp.
Overnight: Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp
Lemala Ewanjan is an authentic intimate tented camp set in a secluded part of the game-rich Seronera Valley in Central Serengeti and is renknowned for its year-round game viewing due to its abundance of water in the many rivers, as well as for its large populations of resident big cats.
We have carefully positioned Lemala Ewanjan right at the end of a blind valley, so you can enjoy uninterrupted views. The camp was replaced in july 2018 with brand new tents and now features 10 standard and 2 x 2 bedroom tents ideal for families, friends and groups travelling together.
The en-suite tents are spacious and comfortable, and have an outside deck offering beautiful views over the area. Each tent is fitted with two queen-size beds with warm duvets, a flush toilet, large safari-style shower, plentiful running water, wooden storage cabinets and flooring, 24-hour solar lighting and outside loungers from which to enjoy early morning teas and coffees and refreshing afternoon gin and tonics.
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 5: LEMALA EWANJAN TENTED CAMP, CENTRAL SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Early morning game drives inside the Serengeti area. With its wide-open spaces, bright blue skies and creature-filled landscape, we shall discover why the fabled Serengeti typifies the dream of “Old Africa.” Large prides of lions laze in the long grasses; plentiful families of elephants feed on acacia bark and trumpet to each other across the plains, while giraffes, gazelles, monkeys, eland and the whole range of African wildlife present themselves in awe-inspiring numbers)
Breakfast & lunch will be at your lodge. Afternoon game drive.
Dinner and overnight at Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp
Alternative take a full day game drive with picnic lunches Or Take a balloon ride at an extra cost of USD 600 per person
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 6: LEMALA EWANJAN TENTED CAMP, CENTRAL SERENGETI
Day Itinerary
Full day game drive at Serengeti with all meals on full board.
Overnight at the Lemala Ewanjan Tented Camp.
Basis
Full Board Plus – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
DAY 7: LEMALA MPINGO RIDGE, TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife.
During the annual 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. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing.
Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Day Itinerary
Breakfast at the camp, check out and drive to Tarangire National Park for your planned morning game viewing drive. The park is home to thousands of elephant, and in the dry season game congregates along the river having migrated from the Masai Mara. It is symbolized by the Baobab tree, growing in open acacia woodland.
Tarangire is an ornithologist’s paradise rich in birds of prey and an incredible diversity of avifauna. You will enjoy your game viewing drive until late in the afternoon drive to your lodge for check in and late lunch. Dinner and overnight stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge -FB
Overnight: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Lemala Mpingo Ridge sits on top of an escarpment with sweeping views across the perennial Tarangire River and valley below, and matches the same outstanding standards of comfort and service as the other properties in Lemala’s collection. Guests at Lemala Mpingo Ridge will enjoy a real sense of wilderness and excellent game viewing, and it’s both a relaxing standalone destination and a great place to start a safari that also combines Lemala properties in the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
Each of the 15 spacious tented suites have been carefully positioned to maximize the sensational views over Tarangire &. take advantage of the cooling breezes during hot weather. They feature en-suite bathrooms, private decks, sunken outside lounges that convert to afternoon siesta beds and one of the suites has two bedrooms.
A special feature is the private outside bathtub—perfect for soothing the soul and washing away the African dust after a day on safari. The elevated main lodge has a lounge and bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a spa and swimming pool. Sundowners and game drives in new custom-designed vehicles accompanied by Lemala’s knowledgeable and experienced guides are activities guests can look forward to during their stay.
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 8: LEMALA MPINGO RIDGE, TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Day Itinerary
Spend the day at Tarangire with a full day game drive.
All meals and overnight at Lemala Mpingo Ridge -FB
Basis
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 9: END OF ITINERARY
Day Itinerary
After breakfast drive to Arusha, and transfer to Kilimanjaro International airport for your flight back home
Basis
Bed and Breakfast