9 days to Tanzania
Day 1: Arrive Nairobi Comfort Inn
We arrive in Nairobi today and have the day to orientate ourselves we also make use of the time to clarify any unclear points and discuss the tour and what we can expect on a day to daily basis, this is also an opportunity to ensure that you have every thing you will require for the following 13 days of wildlife wonder and sandy shore. This evening we will have the opportunity of eating at the famous carnivore’s restaurant. Not recommended for vegetarian but catering for the less primal tastes.
Day 2: Meru National Park – Elsas Kopje
Leaving behind the frenetic energy of Nairobi in the late morning we take in the breath taking beauty of the Great Rift Valley from the air en route to Meru National Park. This scar on the surface which is a result of a major tectonic shift millions of years ago and to this day stands as a reminder of how insignificant human time frames are. Time at Elsa's Kopje include two game drives per day, all meals from the northern Italian-influenced kitchen, and all drinks including beer and spirits. B L D
Day 3: meru national park – elsas kopje
Time at Elsa's Kopje include two game drives per day, all meals from the northern Italian-influenced kitchen, and all drinks including beer and spirits. B L D
Day 4: Meru National Park – Elsas Kopje
Time at Elsa's Kopje include two game drives per day, all meals from the northern Italian-influenced kitchen, and all drinks including beer and spirits. B L D
Day 5: Arusha
We head south across to the border of Tanzania, our first stop is Arusha the exact centre point between Cape Town and Cairo (well that’s what they say!) where we explore the local markets and bargain hard for these curios. Next to our accommodation we have the opportunity to visit a snake park and a Masai village to learn a little about their ancient culture. B D
Day 6: Serengeti National Park
One cannot help but here remnants of David Attenboroughs’ voice “this vast expanse of lush veld comes alive with the annual migration…” The next two day we will experience the Serengeti in our customized 4x4 with pop up roofs for easy viewing and photography, this park covers 15,000 sq km of plains and a myriad of grazing animals. We overnight in the park, an exhilirating experience, especially if we are visited by some larger predators while we lay in bed. B L D
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongora Crater
After our last Game Drive in the Serengeti we head to the Ngorongora Crater, where we drive down the inner walls of this magnificent park remnant of a massive volcanic cone. This area has the highest concentration of game in one area. We camp on the rim of the crater tonight and awake to rays of sunlight kissing its slopes. B L D
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Before heading back to the bustling town of Arusha we have the last opportunity for game viewing as well as making a stop at Olduvai Gorge. B L D
Day 9: Dar Es Salaam- Silversands
From Arusha we continue towards the ocean to the trading port of Dar es Salaam, the mix of cultures is apparent in this awesome yet gently overpowering city. Hakuna Matata friends. We overnight just outside of the city with waves licking our weary eyes to sleep. B D