On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania

On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania

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On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania

11 Days Starting in Nairobi, Kenya and ending in Arusha, Tanzania

Visiting: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Amboseli, Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Manyara Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Area, Serengeti National Park, Africa

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

3550-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 43

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

4WD

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Tour Overview

Explore magnificent national parks and reserves on this exciting Kenya and Tanzania safari. Travel from Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. Here embark on morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara”—home to lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, wildebeest, and zebra. Next, explore Amboseli National Park—known for its spectacular views of 19,341-ft Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, Cape buffalo, and more.

Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore this ecologically diverse park on a morning game drive. In Karatu, visit a local school to interact with the children. Your escorted African safari continues to the amazing Ngorongoro area—the astonishing crater measures 2,000 feet deep and spans 102 square miles. Revel in the fantastic game-viewing vantage point to spot lion, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. Next, you’ll enter Serengeti National Park—site of the seasonal great migration of wildebeest, and a great game-viewing area year round. Covering 5,700 square miles, the Serengeti will thrill you with both morning and afternoon game drives with the chance to see Nile crocodiles, big cats, giraffes, and gazelles. This escorted Africa safari through Kenya and Tanzania is a dream-come-true for the adventurous of spirit.

Highlights

  • Explore magnificent national parks and reserves on this exciting Kenya and Tanzania safari

  • Embark on morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara”—home to lion, cheetah, leopard, hyena, wildebeest, and zebra

  • Explore Amboseli National Park—known for its spectacular views of 19,341-ft Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa

Places You'll See

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Mara Sopa Lodge

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge

Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Mara Sopa Lodge

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge

Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Nairobi,Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tamarind Tree Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Welcome to Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for your safari adventure!

Day 2: Nairobi,Maasai Mara National Reserve

Location: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. After lunch at your lodge, set out on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.

Day 3: Maasai Mara

Location: Maasai Mara

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Mara Sopa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara,” as it is called by locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives, the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a significant food source for resident predators including lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena.

Day 4: Maasai Mara,Nairobi,Amboseli National Park Area

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi, Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, board a plane for the quick flight to Nairobi. Drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of 19,341-foot Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge.

Day 5: Amboseli

Location: Amboseli

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning and afternoon game drives offer you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax and enjoy the amenities at your lodge.

Day 6: Amboseli,Arusha,Lake Manyara National Park Area

Location: Amboseli, Arusha, Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation Name: Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your camp overlooking Lake Manyara.

Day 7: Lake Manyara Area,Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Location: Lake Manyara Area, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Marera Valley Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and the alkaline namesake Lake Manyara. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. Then, journey to your lodge and enjoy time at leisure this afternoon. Perhaps join an optional trip to a local primary school to meet the children or venture to a village to witness colorful local culture in daily life.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Area

Location: Ngorongoro Area

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Marera Valley Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unflooded caldera, more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year-round. Witness lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo in a unique habitat. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros! A picnic lunch will be served in the crater.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Area,Serengeti National Park

Location: Ngorongoro Area, Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the seasonal Great Migration of vast numbers of the Serengeti's wildebeest, accompanied by zebra, Grant's gazelle, Thomson's gazelle, eland, and impala. The Serengeti remains an extraordinary ecosystem for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.

Day 10: Serengeti

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The biologically diverse Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles and is home to a variety of animals. The name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains,” and Maasai tribes co-exist with wildlife living in the Serengeti. Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland.

Day 11: Serengeti,Arusha

Location: Serengeti National Park, Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly back to Arusha, where a day room is reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.

What's Included

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Fully Guided

  • Transport

    Private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Meals

10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners

Small Group

Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

Notes

All game viewing is done at your own risk. We require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.

We don’t recommend this vacation to guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.

UNESCO Sites

Ngorongoro Conservation Area|Serengeti National Park

Accommodation

Tamarind Tree Hotel



Located just 5 kms southwest of the City and easy access to Nairobi, it's national park and other attrictions. This beautiful hotel has lots to offer to make the most of your stay.





Mara Sopa Lodge



Set in expansive wooded gardens, the lodge has an ethnic design that incorporates traditional round buildings with thatched roofs and cottage-style guestrooms featuring verandas and ensuite bathrooms.





Amboseli Sopa Lodge



Nestled in 190 acres of wooded Maasai land, the lodge sits on the foothills of Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Mature wooded gardens with a variety of trees and plants, from thorn trees and acacias, to fragrant frangipanis, colorful bougainvillea and giant cactus plants thrive in these surroundings.



Electricity is provided during limited hours: 4:30 am to 9 am, 1 pm to 2 pm & 6 pm to midnight. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.





Manyara Lakeview Oasis



In the middle of the rolling grasslands of Tanzania, against the dramatic angles of the Rift Valley Escarpment and the overlooking Lake Manyara stands The Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp. Accommodations all feature private balconies. The restaurant caters to all tastes and an infinity pool offers great views out to the national park.







Marera Valley Lodge



Located close to Karatu, Marera Valley Lodge offers convenient access to Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge has a cozy setting with lovely landscaped gardens overlooking the beautiful Tanzania countryside. The central part of the lodge features a reception room, lounge, and bar overlooking a large swimming pool.





Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge



Centrally located adjacent to the famous Western Corridor and Grumeti River, the lodge has been designed to blend completely into the living landscape. A series of traditional domed 'rondavels' are widely spaced throughout the grounds, which are cooled by groves of acacia trees and watered by sparkling streams. On the very edge of the ridge is a 'vanishing horizon' pool, which looks out over the 'endless plains' after which the Serengeti is named.



Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes, 5 years or above

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Usually max 43 people

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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28-Sep-2022

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Excellent in every respect

08-Dec-2022

I recently did a 2-week "best of Italy" tour with this company. Our guide, Daniella, was fantastic, the itinerary was excellent and they catered for my rather difficult dietary requirements really well. Really happy and will certainly book with them again

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John Lomanno  

A wonderrful experience

09-Nov-2022

WE saw so much. The tour director Mladin was very knowledgeable and made the experience so enjoyable. The bus driver Paul was so nice and helpful. A couple of the hotels had no refrigerators to keep the water cold. We had to carry our own luggage to and from the rooms. There should have been porters to help us. Over all we had a great time.

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The tour director expertise and…

18-Dec-2022

The tour director expertise and personality made the trip all the more pleasant. No stress. The local guides as well added to the beauty of this trip. They were knowledgeable and personable. I also have to mention the travelers (the group of 21). The people were friendly an accommodating. This is my third trip with this tour company and I will continue to travel with this company due to excellent planning and customer service. Thank you

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    Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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