The Tanzania and Mara Explorer Safari covers the main reserves in Tanzania and finishes with a stay in the infamous Masai Mara in Kenya. Tanzania lies to the south of Kenya and offers a wealth of game watching opportunities, all of our safaris here are conducted in 4x4 safari vehicles with a guaranteed window seat. When the Tanzania element of the itinerary finishes in Arusha, you will fly by light aircraft to and from the Masai Mara, after a night in Nairobi. In the Masai Mara game drives are conducted in the camps own vehicles, where window seats are not guaranteed.
This exciting safari itinerary starts in Arusha, Tanzania's premier 'safari town'. Serena Mountain Lodge is a is unique hotel is located on the shores of Lake Duluti, just outside the hustle and bustle of Arusha, traditionally designed to mirror the colonial coffee farm which originally stood in the site. Lake Manyara features early in the itinerary. This unusual park lies in the shadow of the Great Rift Valley whose reddish brown escarpment wall looms on the eastern horizon. The park is particularly known for its tree-climbing lions, who may be seen sleeping off the heat of the day on a branch instead of a shady spot on the ground.
Then onto the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Serengeti means 'endless plain' in the Masai language. Here there are vast open savannahs dotted with acacia trees and a few rocky hillocks. Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera whose steep sides form a natural enclosure for a wide variety of wildlife. An estimated 25,000 animals, including the 'big five' inhabit the interior of the crater.
Finally, this safari finishes with three nights the magnificent Masai Mara, famed for its vast numbers of plains game, the spectacular big cats and the annual Great Migration.
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Tanzania & Mara Explorer from £2,678 Incl flights
1 night Arusha (Serena Mountain Village)
1 night Lake Manyara (Lake Manyara Serena Lodge)
2 nights Serengeti (Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge)
2 nights Ngorongoro (Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge)
1 night Nairobi (Ole Sereni Hotel)
3 nights Masai Mara (Ashnil Mara Camp)
Kenya or Zanzibar beach extension.
Tanzania & Mara Explorer + Southern Palms
Tanzania & Mara Explorer + Serena Beach Hotel
Tanzania & Mara Explorer + Royal Zanzibar Beach
Tanzania & Mara Explorer + Neptune Pwani
For more options see our Kenya hotels or Zanzibar hotels.
DAY 1 SUNDAY - HEATHROW-NAIROBI
Fly from Heathrow overnight to Nairobi.
DAY 2 MONDAY - ARUSHA
On arrival connect with your flight to Kilimanjaro airport, near Arusha. Transfer to the lodge which offers a haven of calm and serenity just outside the hustle and bustle of Arusha.
Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge
DAY 3 TUESDAY - LAKE MANYARA
After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge stands high on the bluff of a dramatic ochre and terracotta streaked cliff above and commands panoramic views across the volcano-studded floor of the Great Rift Valley. Afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
DAY 4 WEDNESDAY - SERENGETI
Drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge set high on a ridge commanding panoramic views, draws its inspiration from the circular 'Rondavel' dwellings and winding paths of a traditional Masai village. An afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge
DAY 5 THURSDAY - SERENGETI
Take an early morning Balloon Flight over the Serengeti, and a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra) or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. Later enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Serena Serengeti Safari Lodge
DAY 6 FRIDAY - NGORONGORO
Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater via Olduvai Gorge, and check in to your lodge which is perched on the jagged rim of the crater. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
DAY 7 SATURDAY - NGORONGORO
Drive down into the crater for a half-day of game viewing. Visit a local Masai Village.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
DAY 8 SUNDAY - NAIROBI
Return to Arusha to fly to Nairobi, where you will spend one night at The Ole Sereni Hotel.
Overnight: The Ole Sereni Hotel
Optional: Nairobi Tours and Excursions
DAY 9 MONDAY - MASAI MARA
Transfer to Nairobi Wilson Airport for your light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. On arrival at the airstrip you will be transferred to The Ashnil Mara Camp which is positioned at the confluence of the Mara and Olkeju Rivers. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp
DAY 10 TUESDAY - MASAI MARA
An early morning Balloon flight over the Masai Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Time to relax by the pool before a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp
DAY 11 WEDNESDAY - MASAI MARA
An early morning Balloon flight over the Masai Mara, followed by a 'bubbly' bush breakfast (optional extra), or an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the camp. Time to relax by the pool before a late afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Ashnil Mara Camp
DAY 12 EXTENSION OR HEATHROW
Light aircraft flight to Nairobi (approximately 1 hour), then proceed with your chosen extension or return to Heathrow.
Destinations
A luxury safari that combines both Tanzania and Kenya, staying in luxury Serena and Ashnil accommodation.
Mara Intrepids Camp and The Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel Travelled with Luxury Safaris and their partner in Kenya Somak and had the most wonderful holiday. Nothing is too much trouble and everything is thought of from stepping off the plane ( the local rep even gets you your boarding cards !) to the service in the hotels. A fabulous find as a travel company.
Masai Safari and Neptune Pwani Zanzibar Just a quick note to let you know Helen and I had an amazing trip to Kenya! The Masaai Safari was excellent for first timers and our Somak driver James made it a fantastic experience from start to finish. What can I say about Zanzibar and the Neptune Pwani resort?! We loved every single minute of our stay there after initially thinking the people weren't going to be as nice as the Kenyans! Seems they are just more reserved at first, but soon everyone we encountered met us with a friendly "Jambo" and got chatting away, with a few marriage proposals along the way!! I would go back tomorrow if I could! I also managed to arrange a trip to Kibera slum (largest in Kenya) before I went and that was fantastic too, visiting a school/orphanage and local craft makers etc. it was truly an amazing trip and one I hope I can make again soon! Thanks so much for all your help over the last year Leanne, it really was appreciated.
