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Swagman Tours

Migration Seeker Nairobi - The Rift Valley - Masai Mara - Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Region - Amboseli National Park

14 Days / 13 Nights

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Date of Issue: 03 September 2018

16 September 2019 - 29 September 2019

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Introduction

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast

FB+: Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities Daily

Accommodation Destination Start End Basis Duration

Overnight Travel 16 Sep 17 Sep 1 Night

The Sarova Stanley Nairobi 17 Sep 19 Sep B&B 2 Nights

Mbweha Camp The Rift Valley 19 Sep 20 Sep FB+ 1 Night

Tipilikwani Mara Camp Masai Mara 20 Sep 22 Sep FB+ 2 Nights

Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes Central Serengeti 22 Sep 24 Sep FB+ 2 Nights

Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro Region 24 Sep 26 Sep FB+ 2 Nights

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli National Park 26 Sep 28 Sep FB+ 2 Nights

Overnight Travel 28 Sep 29 Sep 1 Night

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Included All flights and tax

Accommodation / meals as per itinerary

Unlimited game viewing with English Speaking driver guide

All transfer and ground transportation using NEW custom designed pop-up roof safari land cruisers

Park fees

Flying Doctor service whilst on safari

Unlimited drinking water whilst on safari

Excluded VISA : Kenya 50 USD before departure.

VISA: Tanzania 95 AUD before departure

Tips

Drinks

Insurance

Note - Yellow Fever is compulsory

Day 1: Overnight Travel (Mon, 16 September)

Day Itinerary

Begin your journey to Nairobi from Melbourne via Perth and Johannesburg. Clear customs in Perth.

Note Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide are the same price.

Flight Information

Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

16

Sep

SA 7255

(Scheduled)

South Africa

Airways

Operated by

Virgin

Melbourne

International

Airport [MEL]

18:15 Perth

International

Airport [PER]

20:00 ECON

16

Sep

SA 281

(Scheduled)

South Africa

Airways

Perth

International

Airport [PER]

23:40 OR Tambo

International

Airport [JNB]

04:50

(17 Sep)

ECON

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Day 2: The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi (Tue, 17 September)

Day Itinerary

Arrive in Johannesburg and connect onto your flight to Nairobi.

Flight Information

Twiga Tours representatives will warmly meet you upon arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport with

their traditional, unique & special welcome (champagne, hot/cold towels and presentation of authentic safari hat

and souvenirs).

Transfer to the Sarova Stanley .

Situated in along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It

serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a

vibrant and exciting place, and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief, there are

some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum

and most notably just 20 minutes from the city centre wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game

reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

Overnight: The Sarova Stanley

Centrally located in the Central Business District, Kenya’s first Luxury hotel -Sarova Stanley opened its doors in 1902.

The moment you pass through the century old revolving doors, you enter another world, the heat and bustle of

modern Nairobi left behind as you tune into the cool Victorian elegance. A spacious foyer, with its patterned marble

floors, chesterfields, old clocks and ancient photographs all come together to transport you to another era.

Sarova Stanley, which is one of the eight hotels owned by Sarova Group of hotels, Resort & Game Lodges, offers a

wide range of accommodation and services with all rooms elegantly furnished with an ambience that remains as

friendly and welcoming as it has always been since its humble beginnings in 1902.

Sarova Stanley has 217 guest rooms over eight floors in different categories including Heritage Suites, Executive

Suites and Club Rooms. Dining facilities include the legendary Thorn Tree Café with its famous message board, has

been said as long as you sit at the Thorn Tree long enough, everyone in Nairobi will eventually walk by! Set in the

heart of Nairobi town, from its humble beginnings in 1902 as a make shift messaging board for tourists, soldiers and

Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

17 Sep SA 184

(Scheduled)

South

Africa

Airways

OR Tambo

International

Airport [JNB]

10:10 Jomo Kenyatta

International Airport

[NBO]

15:05 ECON

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rail workers alike, the Legendary Thorn Tree café has stood the test of time, continuously serving up hearty dishes

in surroundings touched by history.

Thai Chi Restaurant has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa. With its traditional Thai

decor and delectable Thai specialties prepared by experienced chefs from Thailand, Thai Chi is best described as a

small piece of Thailand in Nairobi which has been awarded as the most authentic Thai restaurant in East Africa.

The Exchange Bar which is the preferred networking venue for Nairobi’s elite within the CBD. With a refined

ambiance set in early 19th century décor, plush leather seats, and timeless ornate artifacts, all combing to create an

elegant environment ideal for consuming any brew. Pool Deck Restaurant, tucked away on the 5th floor is an Oasis

offering refuge against the hustle and bustle of town. The Pool Deck is characterized by its al fresco dining concept –

allowing you to relax and dine in the comfort of the open air.

and 24 hour In-room Dining.

Business facilities include wireless internet, fully-equipped business centre, meeting rooms in varying capacities and

secretarial services. The heated Swimming Pool on the 5th floor adjoins a fully equipped Health Club well equiped

gym, steam, sauna and massage facilities.

Sarova Stanley's mini shopping arcade houses Gift Shops, Newspaper Stand, Bookshop, Boutique, Curio shop,

Chemist, Optician, Locksmith, Art Gallery and Car Rental outlets.

Basis

Bed & Breakfast

Day 3: The Sarova Stanley, Nairobi (Wed, 18 September)

Day Itinerary

This morning after a hearty leisurely breakfast, a guide driver will pick you from the hotel for Nairobi Excursions.

Drive to Daphne Sheldricks orphanage. It is set in the Nairobi National Park. The orphanage give you a rare

opportunity to come close to baby elephant, the age vary from a few months to 3 years, each orphaned elephant is

assigned its own keeper, who acts as a replacement mother and will stay with the elephant until it is re-introduced

into the wild. The keeper as well gives a talk about the elephants, where they came from, how they are getting on,

and how some of the previous orphans are progressing.

You will then drive to the Karen Blixen Museum with lunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden . This museum was the

home of the Danish renowned writer – Karen Blixen, also known by her pen name as Isak Dinesen. The house was

her residence between 1914 to 1931. Most of the household items that Karen used are still intact in the house.

Surrounding the house is some nicely, natured coffee garden that lady Karen grew. In the house we have a small

library, offering some of Karen’s writings among other collections. We end our tour a visit to the Giraffe centre for a

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thrilling experience with tallest mammals on earth. Here we have the Rothschild giraffe, one of the three sub-species

that we have in Kenya. Here we will be able to feed them with our hand, take some amazing photo shots beside

them and maybe if we will, a kiss! This is a life-time experience and perhaps the closest one can get to these gracious

creatures in their natural setting.

This will be followed by a visit to Kazuri Beads and Pottery Centre. This is a popular place for many guests who have

just a few hours to spend seeing the sights of Nairobi. Kazuri beads produce brightly-coloured, hand-made ceramic

jewellery which are sold all over the world.

Tonights dinner is a special event with our host, The Manji Family who will entertain you over drinks and dinner at

their family home.

Activities

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages

Giraffe Centre

Kazuri Beads

The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

Founded in 1977 by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick D.B.E, in honor of the memory of her late husband, famous

naturalist and founding Warden of Tsavo East National Park, David Leslie William Sheldrick MBE, the DSWT claims a

rich and deeply rooted family history in wildlife and conservation. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and it's

wilderness, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is today the most successful orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation

program in the world and one of the pioneering conservation organisations for wildlife and habitat protection in East

Africa.

To date the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust has successfully hand-raised over 150 infant elephants and has

accomplished it's long-term conservation priority by effectively reintegrating orphans back into the wild herds of

Tsavo, claiming many healthy wild-born calves from former-orphaned elephants raised in care.

Karen Blixen Museum

The Karen Blixen Museum was once the home of the Danish author Karen Blixen. The renowned author made

famous by the release of the Oscar winning movie ‘Out of Africa’, based on Karen’s autobiography of the same title.

The museum displays many pieces of the author's furniture and has a splendid view of the Ngong Hills, immortalized

in Karen Blixen's opening line, "I had a farm in Africa at the foot of the Ngong Hills."

The Karen Blixen Museum is open to the public every day, with guided tours on offer. The museum shop features

handicrafts, posters, postcards, the movie ‘Out of Africa’, as well as books and other Kenyan souvenirs.

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Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages

The Historic Swedo House at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. was the original hunting lodge/farm

house which was built around 1906 to 1908. It is located approximately a half mile from the Karen Blixen (Bogani

House) museum, and is 15 minutes from downtown Nairobi.

It is the site of the original farmhouse of the property, which now is near the Karen Blixen Museum (of “Out of

Africa”) and about half a mile from the Karen Golf and Country Club where guest can enjoy golfing, tennis, squash as

well as other activities. The Coffee Garden sits only 5 ½ acres of land with large hundred year old trees and a

beautiful garden with hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds.

The cottages are located in the midst of one of the oldest formal gardens in Kenya which have huge jacaranda,

candelabra, cactus, bottlebrush, and other trees. Over 200 types of flowers bloom through the year and numerous

bird feeders attract hundreds of varieties of birds. The cottages have been designed after the historic Swedo House

to give a sense of reliving history in elegant style. All well appointed cottages have hi-beam ceilings with fireplaces,

wood and mazeras stone floors. Mini bars, satellite TVs and internet connections have also been installed. Each

bedroom has a large bathroom with its own shower and bath. Internet connections and phones are available in all

rooms. Three cottages have two private suites with a separate dressing room.

All cottages have a verandah for relaxing while enjoying the birds, butterflies and flowers of the garden. We provide

feeders to attract a wide variety of birds.

Residents can also enjoy twenty-four-hour room service. A private swimming pool and private garden bar are

available for a relaxing afternoon or for small group get togethers. Private outdoor dinner parties by the pool can

also be arranged.

Giraffe Centre

The African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya (A.F.E.W. Kenya) also known as the Giraffe Centre is a non-

governmental, non-profit making organization, which was founded by Betty and Jock Leslie-Melville in 1979. This

was in a bid to save the endangered Rothschild Giraffe, which had lost its natural habitat in Western Kenya to

agriculture and there were only 130 left in the wild. Funds were raised and 4 herds of the Rothschild giraffes were

moved to 4 parks namely Lake Nakuru National Park, Mwea Game Reserve, Ruma National Park and Nasalot Game

Reserve.

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Kazuri Beads

Kazuri, which means ‘small and beautiful’ in Swahili, began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making

handmade beads. The factory is located in what used to be part of the Karen Blixen Estate (of the Academy Award

winning film Out of Africa).

Basis

Bed & Breakfast

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 4: Mbweha Camp, The Rift Valley (Thu, 19 September)

Day Itinerary

A guide driver will pick you from the hotel after breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru with a brief stop at the Rift valley

view point. We arrive at the lodge to a very warm welcome, check-in, then lunch.

This afternoon we depart on a game viewing. Some of the interesting places to visit include the baboon cliff, the lion

hill and the Mau escarpment. The park is one of the best game viewing parks with various animal species including

prides of lion, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, wart hogs, the endangered Rothschild giraffes, the black & white Rhino, the

Burchell’s zebra, impalas, and the elusive leopard among many others. Over 300 bird species have been recorded

here too. Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the best places to see the endangered black and white Rhino.

Enjoy dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

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The Rift Valley is a colossal geological feature stretching for 6000 kilometres. It runs from the Middle East all the way

down Africa to northern Botswana into Kenya and can be visited just a short drive north of Nairobi. The ground

drops away and opens up to a massive valley which is home to lakes, soda lakes, savannah and impressive volcanic

formations. This spectacularly scenic landscape is scattered with abundant plains game, a string of reserves and

Maasai villages. Visitors can soak up these stunning panoramas against beautiful backdrops. Some highlights include:

the dramatic cliffs of Hell's Gate, Mount Longonot, Lake Elmenteita, and the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park.

Overnight: Mbweha Camp View iBrochure

Tucked away in the spectacular Great Rift Valley on the private 6400 acre Congreve Conservancy, Mbweha Camp is

nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with beautiful views over the Eburru and Mau

ranges. Congreve Conservancy is part of the greater conservancy area called Soysambu which has a large part of

Elementaita within its borders. Rustic lava-stone cottages with thatched roofs are surrounded by euphobia

candelabra, yellow barked acacia and other indigenous trees.

Mbweha Camp is only a few hours from Nairobi, yet feels right away from it all with its relaxed atmosphere. Being

situated outside a National Park allows many activities, including walking, mountain biking and night game drives.

Guests can also enjoy day trips into Nakuru National Park with the option of a gourmet bush lunch with spectacular

views of the Lake and the National Park.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

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Day 5: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Fri, 20 September)

Day Itinerary

A hearty early morning breakfast then drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering wonderful scenery and

plenty of game. Arrive to a very warm welcome for lunch, some leisure.

This afternoon is the moment we have been longing for – we depart on an exciting game viewing drive. The Rolling

plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the

savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the

rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. The Mara game reserve is one that can never

disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve….. For a long time, Mara

Game Reserve has stubbed her authority as the ‘granary’ of wildlife in Kenya.

We return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park, the Masai Mara

National Reserve. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains epitomises Africa for many, then add a

Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further. The undeniable highlight of

the Masai Mara National Reserve is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the

Serengeti and the Masai Mara. It is known as the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with

more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles and eland can also

be spotted in the reserve. Aside from horse riding safaris and traditional vehicle safaris, hot-air ballooning over the

Mara plains has become almost essential.

Overnight: Tipilikwani Mara Camp View iBrochure

This uniquely situated luxury camp on the banks of the Talek River overlooks the mottled plains of the Maasai Mara,

where vast herds of wildlife co-exist with the colourful Maasai people between June and October the Maasai Mara

plays host to one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth the great annual migration of over a million

wildebeest and zebra as they enter the Mara ecosystem from Serengeti in neighbouring Tanzania. Tipilikwani's tents

enjoy river frontage and are decorated with warm, rich Maasai colours.

The family tents have a stand alone bath tub in addition to showers. Excellent food, personalised service and

traditional Kenyan hospitality further compliment the prime location.

Game drives offer the unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the diversity of animals and birds living permanently in the

Maasai Mara, as well as many migratory species. Guests can also learn more about the Maasai people, proud

pastoralists and warriors, many of whom still retain their traditional nomadic lifestyle.

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Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 6: Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Masai Mara (Sat, 21 September)

Day Itinerary

Sumptuous breakfasts, then we depart for a full day adventure. Be on the look-out for the big five that Masai Mara is

famous for. These include the lion, savannah (African) elephant, the Cape buffalo, the leopard and the black rhino. In

the early 20th century, Kenya was a famous hunting destination. Killing any of the big five game one pride, a sense of

class, a feeling of heroism. We may even be so lucky to witness a leopard or a cheetah sprint and make a kill! Visit a

traditional Masai Manyatta (off the beaten track) and experience the culture of this world famous community. The

Masai still live as they did for centuries -interact with these nomadic people and experience their way of life as

you learn about their customs and traditions.

We return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Balloon Safari over the Mara plains followed by a champagne breakfast.

Optional

Transworld Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Transworld Hot Air Balloon Safaris

The Hot Air Balloon Safaris in Mara operate from 3 bases, Mara Sarova Camp, Mara Safari Club and Mara Serena

Lodge. The company manages a fleet of 7 well maintained hot air balloons. The highly trained professional pilots and

ground crew offer guests a chance to view the glorious reserve through an aerial perspective, creating a memorable

experience.

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Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 7: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes, Central Serengeti

(Sun, 22 September)

Day Itinerary

We enjoy a hearty breakfast then depart with picnic lunch boxes via the Isebania & Sirari border where a guide

driver will help you through the immigration procedures then continue into Tanzania. Covering an area of 14,763

square kilometres, the world famous Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's oldest park, and one of the world's last

great wildlife refuges. The Serengeti ecosystem supports the greatest remaining concentration of plains game in

Africa, including more than three million large mammals.

We arrive at the lodge for check-in, dinner and overnight.

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 characterised 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.

Overnight: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes View iBrochure

This Luxury Camp is ideally located within Central Seronera area of the famous Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

around the vicinity of the famous Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi.

The Camp site is perched between the Rongai Hills & Nyaroboro Hills, a few metres away from the banks of the

Mbalageti / Seronera River having an abundant variety of resident wildlife (including all the Big 5) as well as a Hippo

Pool located only a few metres away from the camp.

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Due to the Campsite’s ideal location, the great spectacle of the world-famous Annual Migration can be witnessed

almost as close as to the camp’s doorsteps – since the site lies along one of the main migratory corridors/routes

which the wildebeest use during their Great Migration going to and fro the North and South of the Serengeti.

The Rooms and the Guest areas have been specifically designed to offer the Guests an optimum 180-degree view

while on their bed or while enjoying their meal or drinks and to bring them as close to the nature as possible from

the covered verandas. These stunning views embrace

the sparsely spaced Acacia Tortillas Trees with the abundance of animals in the vicinity making the experience awe-

inspiring.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 8: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes, Central Serengeti

(Mon, 23 September)

Day Itinerary

This morning after breakfast, we depart with picnic lunch boxes for a full day of game viewing drives on the vast

Serengeti plains. In the early morning and evening light, the Serengeti landscape is stunningly beautiful. The Rolling

plains and grasslands, stretching far into the horizons as far as the eye can see is home to the black-manned lion, the

savannah elephant, the Cape buffalo, wildebeests, the elusive leopard, cheetah, the spotted & stripped hyena, the

rhino, topi, burchelle’s zebra, the Masai giraffe among many others. Serengeti National Park is one that can never

disappoint. One is spoilt by the variety of bird and wildlife species in this game reserve with game-viewing drives.

Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

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Day 9: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Ngorongoro Region

(Tue, 24 September)

Day Itinerary

After breakfast, we depart to Ngorongoro. We stop at the Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important prehistoric sites

in the world to learn on human evolution. We will enjoy an on-site talk on the interpretation of the gorge by the

resident guide. We arrive at our crater rim lodge to a warm welcome, check-in then lunch.

This afternoon we relax and from our lodge enjoy the breath-taking spectacular views of the crater below.

Ngorongoro Crater has the largest unbroken caldera in the world. It has been described as one of the great natural

wonders of the world. Eight million years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater was an active volcano but its cone collapsed,

forming the crater that is 610 meters deep, 20 kilometres in diameter, and covers an area of 311 sq. km. Spectacular

as it is, the crater accounts for just a tenth of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is home to many species

of wild game and birds. With the exception of impala and topi (due to fierce competition with the wildebeest) and

the giraffe (because there is not much to eat at tree level), almost every species of African plains mammal lives in the

crater, including the endangered black rhino, and the densest population of predators in Africa. The birdlife, which

includes the flamingo, is mainly seasonal, and is also affected by the ratio of soda to fresh water in Lake Magadi on

the crater floor.

NOTE: Warm jacket/cardigan is highly recommended.

Bordering Kenya to the north, the Ngorongoro Region is known for its abundance of beautiful natural features. It

encompasses the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the spectacular Ngorongoro

Crater, and the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. Visitors can look forward to a variety of activities such as viewing

the epic Serengeti wildebeest migration, visiting a local Maasai village, soaking up the remarkably diverse scenery

and catching a glimpse of the magnificent bird and wildlife including over 500 bird species, all of the Big Five, as well

as crocodile, hippo, zebra, antelope, lion, leopard, and cheetah. Don’t miss the opportunity to join a walking safari,

enjoy thrilling mountain biking adventures and scenic trekking.

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Overnight: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge View iBrochure

O'ldeani Ngorongoro Mountain Lodge is a colonial lodge situated on a picturesque hill with spectacular views of

Oldeani Mountain and the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. The lodge is elevated, featuring spectacular views that extend all

the way to Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara.

The property is set on 40 acres of lush green gardens and local vegetation, with over 130 species of birds. The lodge

is accessed over a pond and one's first impression is the grand central hallway with wooden trusses looking out over

the fireplace, infinity pool and out to Mount O'ldeani, which is part of the caldera of the Ngorongoro crater, only 12

km away.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 10: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, Ngorongoro Region

(Wed, 25 September)

Day Itinerary

After breakfast we descend some 610 metres into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a

photogenic paradise, for a full day of game-viewing drive with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater, the largest intact

caldera in the world teams with an abundance of wildlife permanently resident on the crater floor. Prides of lions,

herds of Cape buffalo, impala, Thompson gazelles, rhino, giraffes, golden & black-backed jackal, zebra, cheetah,

leopard and the spotted hyena freely roam on the crater floor plains. Unmatched for its natural variety & breath-

taking beauty, there are few places on earth where such a tremendous diversity of landscapes exist inside a region

this size. Apart from its wildlife riches, the crater is also of great archaeological importance, with the remains of

some of mankind’s earliest ancestors discovered in the area, also a home to hundreds of bird species, refreshing in

the small lakes in the crater floor.

Return late afternoon to your lodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

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Day 11: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli National Park

(Thu, 26 September)

Day Itinerary

Enjoy an early morning breakfast then depart via the Namanga border to Amboseli National Park. We arrive at the

lodge to a very warm welcome, check-in then lunch.

Depart on an afternoon game viewing drive. Amboseli is home to lions, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle

hippo and wildebeest among many others. It is also an ornithological paradise with over 400 species of birds, flora

and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa.

Enjoy dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife

such as Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The

landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia

woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and

swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other

wildlife species. Other attractions of the park include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up

spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.

Overnight: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located near Mount Kilimanjaro in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park.

The lodge offers 92 rooms which feature complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a private balcony.

Hotel facilities include a swimming pool and sundeck, a gift shop, spacious interior bar with terrace, a campfire bar

and bush BBQ area.

Guests can also enjoy guided walks, bird-watching walks, dinner in the bush and Maasai dance performances in

dedicated exterior bush BBQ area.

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Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 12: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli National Park

(Fri, 27 September)

Day Itinerary

Morning and afternoon game viewing drives. Amboseli offers some of the most breath-taking views in Africa. Her

scenery - one of the best places for a photogenic view of Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting) is next to none.

This is best seen on a clear day. Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa. The park is

famous for her large herds of giant elephants.

Enjoy meals and overnight at the lodge.

Basis

Full Board and Activities

Included

All meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).

Day 13: Overnight Travel (Sat, 28 September)

Day Itinerary

This morning we enjoy our breakfast then check-out. Unbelievable but true, our good bush moments have come to

an end. We bid farewell to our wonderful lodge manager and his team then depart back to Nairobi. Not empty

handed though. With us are photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to

immortalize the experience.

Our guide driver will transfer you to the Carnivore restaurant for lunch then on to Nairobi airport for your journey

home to Melbourne via Johannesburg and Perth.

Activities

Carnivore Restaurant

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Carnivore Restaurant

Situated 4 kilometres from the city centre of Nairobi, Kenya, the Carnivore is considered ‘Africa's Greatest Eating

Experience'. A varity of meats including a selection of exotic meat is roasted over charcoal and carved at your table.

Delicious side dishes and an exceptional array of sauces complement this fixed price feast that also includes soup,a

selection of desserts and Kenyan coffee. Set in attractive tropical gardens, the service and the décor are outstanding.

The Carnivore is also home of the Simba Saloon, a delicious a la carte restaurant by day and Nairobi's most popular

nightclub. The informal indoor/outdoor atmosphere, exceptional snacks and the pulsating rhythms of Africa combine

to ensure an exciting ambiance.

Flight Information

Included

Breakfast

Lunch

Transfer

Day 14: End of Itinerary (Sun, 29 September)

Day Itinerary

Clear customs and connect onto your flight home into Melbourne (or your chosen city ie Brisbane, Sydney,

Adelaide)

Date Flight Airline Departure Airport Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

28

Sep

SA 185

(Scheduled)

South

Africa

Airways

Jomo Kenyatta

International Airport

[NBO]

15:50 OR Tambo

International

Airport [JNB]

19:00 ECON

28

Sep

SA 280

(Scheduled)

South

Africa

Airways

OR Tambo

International Airport

[JNB]

21:15 Perth International

Airport [PER]

12:20

(29 Sep)

ECON

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Flight Information

Date Flight Airline Departure

Airport

Time Arrival Airport Time Class Ref

29

Sep

SA 7256

(Scheduled)

South Africa

Airways

Operated by

Virgin

Perth

International

Airport [PER]

17:25 Melbourne

International

Airport [MEL]

23:00 ECON