Day 1:
Upon your arrival into Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met upon arrival by a representative as you descend the aircraft steps. You’ll then be taken to the aircraft terminal where you’ll be shown through fast track immigration and given assistance with baggage collection and customs formalities.
Once you’ve completed the immigration and customs formalities, you’ll be escorted to your waiting driver and private vehicle that will transfer you to the Legendary Lodge in Arusha. Overnight you’ll be staying at the Legendary Lodge on a full board basis in a luxury cottage.
Day 2:
After breakfast at the Legendary Lodge, you’ll be met by your private driver guide and vehicle which will then transfer you to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands.
In the Ngorongoro Highlands you’ll be staying at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, perched on the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater rim with absolutely spectacular views over the crater floor! Overnight you’ll be staying at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on a full board basis in a luxury suite.
Day 3:
Today, after breakfast, you depart the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, heading to the world famous Ngorongoro Crater floor for a half day safari in your dmAFRICA 4x4 vehicle. In the crater, you have a great chance at seeing rhino, one of the ‘Big 5’ (being elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino). The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact caldera in the world.
In the afternoon, you’ll depart the crater and make the ascent back to the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge where in the afternoon; you’ll be able to relax, enjoying the superb views. Overnight you’ll be staying at the Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on a full board basis in a luxury suite.
Day 4:
From the Ngorongoro Crater, after breakfast, you head to the Lake Manyara Airstrip for the flight to Kogatende Airstrip in the Northern Serengeti the flight departs Lake Manyara at 09:00 due to arrive at approximately 10:10 (NOTE: Luggage allowance is strictly 15 kilograms per person in soft sided bags). On arrival into Kogatende Airstrip, you’ll be met by an open sided 4x4 Toyota Landcruiser vehicle and driver from Alex Walker’s Serian North Camp which will then transfer you to the camp, with game viewing en route.
In the late afternoon at Alex Walker’s Serian North Camp, you’ll head out for game activities with your private vehicle and guide within the Northern Serengeti. Overnight, you’ll be staying at Alex Walker’s Serian North Camp on a full board basis in an authentic luxury safari tent. We also anticipate that there may be the massive herds of the Great Migration in this area at this time.
Day 5 & 6:
Today you will enjoy a full day of activities at Alex Walker’s Serian North Camp. These activities can include a morning game walk and game drives in your private open sided Toyota 4x4 vehicle. Overnight you’ll be staying at Alex Walker’s Serian North Camp on a full board basis in your authentic luxury safari tent.
Day 7:
This morning, after breakfast at Alex Walker’s Serian North Camp, you’ll be transferred to Kogatende Airstrip to connect with the scheduled service flight to Tarime Airstrip. Upon arrival at Tarime Airstrip, you’ll be met by a representative from Coastal Air which will show you to your minibus for transfer to the Kenyan border, where you shall complete immigration formalities, before continuing the short journey to Migori Airport to connect with the scheduled service flight to Musiara Airstrip in the Maasai Mara. The flight from Kogatende Leaves at 10:05 and you are expected to arrive into Musiara Airstrip at approximately 12:45.
On arrival into Musiara Airstrip, you’ll be met by a driver and vehicle from the famous Governors Camp! In the afternoon, you’ll enjoy game drives in the area round the camp, which is famous for the Marsh Pride Lions that inhabit this region! Overnight, you’ll be staying at Governors Camp on a full board basis in a standard tent.
Day 8 & 9:
Today, after breakfast, you’ll enjoy a full day of game drives in the world famous Maasai Mara. At this time of year, you may have a good chance of seeing the Great Migration making their river crossings over the Mara River! Overnight you’ll be staying at Governors Camp on a full board basis in your standard tent.
Day 10:
This morning, you’ll leave the Governors Camp after breakfast and transfer to Musiara Airstrip for your charter flight to Loisaba Airstrip. On arrival at Loisaba Airstrip, you’ll be met by a vehicle and driver from Ol Malo who will transfer you to the lodge. At Ol Malo Lodge, in the afternoon you’ll be heading out for game activities within the Ol Malo Conservancy! Ol Malo is about more than just the game, it immerses you with the local community, the Samburu people. This is not in a cosmetic way, but really in the Samburu’s day to day activities! Overnight you’ll be staying at Ol Malo Lodge on a full board basis in a luxury room
Day 11:
This morning, you’ll enjoy breakfast at the Ol Malo House, before heading for a trek on foot into the middle of nowhere, to the Ol Malo Nomad Campsite. This campsite is a very basic but comfortable campsite. All of the equipment will be carried by camels. The camps team is made up of Samburu warriors and junior elders, all who have an amazing knowledge of the bush!
Overnight you’ll be staying at the Ol Malo Nomad Mobile Camp on a full board basis.
Day 12:
At Ol Malo Nomad Campsite you’ll be trekking your way through the stunning and rugged North Kenyan terrain, following the nomadic Samburu cattle routes and ancient elephant migration paths. The walking will be done in the morning, with the afternoons spent relaxing, swimming when you camp on the river or climbing the hills for a good sundowners. If you have time, you’ll even have some time to visit the Samburu homesteads on the way. Every day will start with an early breakfast en route, carried by one of the camels, whilst the main camp is packed and loaded onto the camel train. On this trip, you’ll be getting hands on with a lot of the activities, helping load the camels, cooking around the campfire and bonding with the team!
Overnight you’ll be staying at the Ol Malo Nomad Mobile Camp on a full board basis.
Day 13:
Today you’ll be trekking back to Ol Malo House arriving by lunch time for a delicious meal. You’ll then have an afternoon at your leisure to relax at Ol Malo House. You’ll be staying at Ol Malo House on a full board basis.
Day 14:
This morning you’ll depart Ol Malo and be transferred to the Loisaba Airstrip to connect with your scheduled flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, departing in the afternoon. From Nairobi Wilson Airport, you’ll be met by a driver and vehicle which will transfer you to the Ole Sereni Hotel, where you’ll be staying overnight in a deluxe room on a room & breakfast basis.
Day 15:
This morning you’ll be collected from the Ole Sereni by your private vehicle and driver. You’ll then be transferred to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to connect with the flight on KQ 250 to the Seychelles, departing from Nairobi at 11:30. You are expected to arrive into the Seychelles International Airport at approximately 15:40.
On arrival into Seychelles International Airport, you’ll be met by your helicopter transfer from North Island which will transfer you to the island where you’ll be staying in a Presidential Suite on a fully inclusive basis.
Day 16 - 20:
Your day will be at your leisure to relax on North Island. Overnight you will be staying here in a Presidential Suite on a fully inclusive basis.
Day 21:
This morning, after breakfast on North Island, you’ll be transferred by helicopter to the Seychelles International Airport to connect with your onward international arrangements.
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FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FI: Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities |
Fast Facts
Fast Facts
21 Days / 20 Nights
Reference Number: LUXEA-NI