On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania
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, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Serengeti, Arusha
Tour operator:
Tour code:
3550-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-99
Tour operated in:
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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
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Nairobi, Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tamarind Tree Hotel
Meals Included: None
Welcome to Africa! Check in to your hotel and prepare for your safari adventure!
Day 2 : Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Hotel
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: Hotel
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: Amboseli National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
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: Hotel
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: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
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 National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
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 Crater
Accommodation: Hotel
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: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
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
Accommodation: Hotel
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: 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
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Accommodation
Stay at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi, Mara Sopa Lodge in Maasai Mara, Amboseli Sopa Lodge at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Manyara Lakeview Oasis in Tanzania, Marera Valley Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in the Serengeti, each offering unique amenities and beautiful surroundings.
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Transport
Travel by plane to Nairobi and Arusha, and enjoy game drives in 4WD vehicles through Kenya and Tanzania's national parks, including Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti.
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners.
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Small Group
Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and personalized experiences.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park.
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Guides
Expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides.
What's Not Included
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Liability Waiver
All game viewing is done at your own risk.
A signed liability waiver is required prior to travel. -
Health Considerations
This vacation is not recommended for guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
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.
UNESCO Sites
Ngorongoro Conservation Area|Serengeti National Park
Meals
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
Notes
All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will 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.
Mode of Transport
Travel by plane to Nairobi and Arusha, and enjoy game drives in 4WD vehicles through Kenya and Tanzania's national parks, including Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti.
Check out our Q&As
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Are there any health or safety considerations I should be aware of?
All game viewing is done at your own risk, and a signed liability waiver is required prior to travel. The tour is not recommended for guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
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What wildlife can I expect to see during the game drives?
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including the 'Big 5'—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Other animals include cheetah, hyena, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, and the rare black rhinoceros.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect on this safari?
You will stay at the Tamarind Tree Hotel in Nairobi, Mara Sopa Lodge in Maasai Mara, Amboseli Sopa Lodge at the foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro, Manyara Lakeview Oasis in Tanzania, Marera Valley Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in the Serengeti. Each offers unique amenities and beautiful surroundings.
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What type of transportation is used during the safari?
Travel by plane to Nairobi and Arusha, and enjoy game drives in 4WD vehicles through Kenya and Tanzania's national parks.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 9 dinners.
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What is the group size for this safari tour?
Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure, ensuring extra space and a more personalized experience.
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What are some of the UNESCO sites visited on this tour?
The tour visits the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Serengeti National Park, both of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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Are there any special activities or optional excursions available?
Yes, you can 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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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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.
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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.
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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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Low Deposit
Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.