Lake Manyara N.P. Holidays

Sample Itinerary - REF AFRICA 399

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Day 1:

Welcome to Africa. Upon arrival you will be met by our representatives and have a briefing and intorduction to your safari Guide. We then drive to Nyungwe Forest National Park (7-8hrs) enroud we visit the Kings's Palace at Nyanza. After lunch we continue to Nyungwe Forest Reserve via Gikongoro. Accommodation at: Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel

Day 2:

After Breakfast we enter the Nyungwe Forest to track primates. this is the largest mountain forest in East Africa. Of the larger mamals, primates are the most common, with 13 recorded species representing, icluding chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, gre0checked mangebey and red0tailed monkey. It is also home to more the 275 bird species. You will trek till around 1300. Lunch at the gues house and the we drive to Kibuye. Accommodation at Comoran Lodge

Day 3:

This morning after breakfastwe drive to Gisenyi and the onward to your lodge in Kinigi. Overniht Gorilla Volcanoes Hotel.

Day 4:

A very early morning today, we report to the Vocano Park office for trekking formalities. Afterwards we drive to the edge of the Park and begin trackign the gorillas. We return for the lodge for lunch. Later this afternoon we drive back to Kigali. Accommodation at Lemigo Hotel.

Day 5: - Nairobi

Arrive Nairobi at the Jomo Kenyatta International airpor (flight Kigali to Nairobi ooked directly by agent) where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Here you will be briefed for your next part of the tour. Afterwards spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Overnight Hotel Boulevard.

Day 6: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru

After check out we Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park where the lake's abundance of algae attracts the vast quantity of flamingos that famously line the shore. After lunch enjoy and afternoon game drive in the park and around the lake shores. Accomodation at Merica Hotel In Nakuru Town.

Day 7: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara N.P.

Today we head out to the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve where you will arrie in time for lunch. After lunch relax for a while before departing for an afternoon game drive in the Mara. We return back the camp for dinner and our over night at Ol Moran Tented Camp (basic camp with no Swimming pool).

Days 8-9: Masai Mara N.P.

Over the next two days we are back out in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Spend the in between time at your leisure. Accommodation at Ol Moran Tented Camp.

Safely across the river during the migration

Day 10: Masai Mara N.P. - Serengeti N.P.

After breakfast we take our packed lunches and and drive to the Keny / Tanzania border at Isebania where you will clear customs and immigration. Here you will meet your Tanzanian driver and guide. En Route to your accommodation we take part in a game drive. Accommodation at Ikoma Tented Camp

Days 11-12: Serengeti N.P.

Stoping only for lunch we enjoy a full day game viewing in the Serengeti National Park over the next two days. Serengeti National Park is widely regarded as the best wildlife reserve in Africa due to its density of predators and prey. Accommodation at Ikoma Tented Camp

Day 13: Serengeti N.P. - Ngorongoro Crater

With our packed lunches in hand we drive to the Ngorongo Conservation area via the Olduvai Gorge also known as "The Cradle of Mankind", is a steep-sided ravine in the Great Rift Valley that stretches through eastern Africa. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. Accommodation at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or Rhino Lodge.

Lunch time at Limpopo Transfrontier Park

Day 14: Ngorongoro Crater

Another day of games drives today this time we head to the Ngonrongoro Crater floor for our game viewing pleasure. Ngorongoro Crater is the worlds largest intact volcanic caldera; home to the highest density of big game in Africa. Accommodation at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge or Rhino Lodge.