Karatu Holidays

Sample Itinerary - REF AFRICA 256

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Day 1: Nairobi

We will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 2: Nairobi - Karatu

We will transfer you to the station for the shuttle bus to Arusha. On arrival we will meet you and drive you through to Karatu and to the lodge.

We will set off today with picnic lunches for Lake Mayara National Park. The park is tucked below the majesty of the Rift Valley wall and the white-hot shores of an ancient soda lake on the other. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, lying languidly among the branches in the heat of the day, and the dazzling variety of birds, you will have the day to explore this beautiful park ont he game drives.

Day 4: Karatu - Serengeti N.P.

This morning you depart for the Serengeti National Park, with a stop enroute at Ol'Duvai gorge. Here in the 'Cradle of Mankind' the skull of a human being was found believed to be the oldest ever. You will have a game drive en-route to the lodge.

Day 5: Serengeti N.P.

There’s nothing like an early morning start to experience one of the most ultimate game viewing sessions. After a hot drink you will soon be wide-awake as you watch wildlife in its most active time. After lunch, return to the plains in search for more wildlife viewing and experiences.

Day 6: Serengeti N.P. - Ngorongoro Crater

Say goodbye to the enchanting Serengeti National Park only to be presented with another natural wonder, the Ngorongoro Crater. This incredible formation is part of the larger Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which covers more than 8300 square kilometres. The actual crater is 260 square kilometres and 620m deep. The original volcano was probably as high or higher than Kilimanjaro. You will have a picnic lunch.

Lunch time at Limpopo Transfrontier Park

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Nairobi

We will drive you back to Arusha for an ealry lunch before boarding the shuttle at 2pm back to Nairobi, Arrive Nairobi and we will transfer you to the hotel and check you in.

Day 8: Nairobi

We will transfer you to the airport in time for your departure flight.