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\n\nAll of your needs are met on this luxury tour of Kenya & Tanzania. Enjoying the company of no more than twenty-four passengers per group, tour participants travel in comfort and style. Travelers are accompanied by a professional tour manager who will introduce you to pristine Kenya & Tanzania as you explore the grasslands of the Masai Mara, traverse the plains of the world-famous Serengeti and experience the unique environment of the Ngorongoro Crater. At the end of each day you’ll retire to hotels chosen for their comfort as well as location. Welcome to Kenya & Tanzania with Signature Collection.<\/p>\n
Trip Highlights<\/h2>\n
Signature Collection Package Includes<\/h5>\n
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- International flights Montreal-Nairobi, Kilimanjaro-Montreal<\/li>\n
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges<\/li>\n
- All intra-flights*: Mount Kenya-Masai Mara, Masai Mara-Migori, Tarime-Serengeti<\/li>\n
- 10 nights accommodations in well-located Luxury Hotels and Tented Camps<\/li>\n
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- 1 night Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi<\/li>\n
- 2 nights Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Mount Kenya<\/li>\n
- 3 nights Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Masai Mara National Reserve<\/li>\n
- 2 nights Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti National Park<\/li>\n
- 2 nights Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Hotel porterage<\/li>\n
- All transfers<\/li>\n
- Maximum 24 passengers per tour<\/li>\n
- 29 meals: 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches with soft drinks, 9 dinners with wine<\/li>\n
- Bottled water daily<\/li>\n
- Welcome and Farewell receptions<\/li>\n
- Comprehensive sightseeing with all entrance fees per itinerary<\/li>\n
- Tour manager throughout plus driver-guides for all sightseeing and game drives<\/li>\n
- All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4×4 vehicles<\/li>\n
- Hotel porterage, tips for restaurant staff and driver-guides<\/li>\n
- National Park Fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n
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Luxury Tour Highlights<\/h2>\n
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- Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, known for rescuing orphaned baby elephants for rehabilitation and reintegration into the wild<\/li>\n
- At the Karen Blixen Museum, see the farmhouse where the author of Out of Africa once lived<\/li>\n
- Game drive in the unspoiled Ol Pejeta Conservancy, renowned as a refuge for black rhinos<\/li>\n
- Participate in an Equator Crossing Ceremony with jumping Maasai dancers<\/li>\n
- Visit Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a refuge for orphaned and abused chimps<\/li>\n
- Exploration of the astonishing Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves<\/li>\n
- Experience Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s “Seven Wonders”<\/li>\n
- Game viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the highest density of big game in Africa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Signature Experiences<\/h2>\n
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- Private Mount Kenya Welcome Dinner in the bush, in a serene riverside setting<\/li>\n
- Exclusive opportunity to view the world’s last three remaining northern white rhinos<\/li>\n
- Enjoy a hilltop reception overlooking the Masai Mara plains before a specially arranged candlelit bush dinner<\/li>\n
- Drift over the Serengeti plains on a sunrise hot air balloon flight, followed by a delightful champagne breakfast in the open savannah<\/li>\n
- Tour a Maasai village to gain a better understanding of the nomadic cattle herders’ daily life and culture<\/li>\n
- Farewell Dinner with striking views of the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique biosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nDetailed Itinerary<\/h2>\n
DAY 1, Sunday – Depart for Kenya<\/h5>\n
Depart on your flight to Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n
DAY 2, Monday – Arrive in Nairobi<\/h5>\n
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya! Arrive in Nairobi, the country’s modern and cosmopolitan capital city; transfer to your hotel. Time to rest and relax
Overnight:<\/strong> Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi<\/p>\nDAY 3, Tuesday – Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, Mount Kenya<\/h5>\n
The day begins at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, dedicated to rescuing and raising orphan elephants for eventual reintegration into the wild. Born from one family’s passion for Kenya and its wilderness, this is the most successful orphan elephant rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. Then to the Karen Blixen Museum; see the farmhouse where the author of Out of Africa once lived. Walk through the expansive gardens before proceeding to a lovely restaurant for lunch. From bustling Nairobi we travel to peaceful and pristine Mount Kenya, the second highest mountain in Africa. We arrive at the luxurious Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, straddling the equator, our home for the next two nights. After settling in to our accommodations, attend a Welcome Reception hosted by our Tour Manager and learn more about the extraordinary adventure that lies ahead in Kenya and Tanzania. Then, a festive Welcome Dinner in the bush to celebrate your arrival!
Overnight:<\/strong> Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Mount Kenya
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 4, Wednesday – Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Endangered White Rhinos<\/h5>\n
Awake this morning to breathless views of Mount Kenya. An extraordinary day follows in the unspoiled wilderness of the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a pioneer of conservation projects and the largest black rhino sanctuary in east Africa. On the game drive, view the rich diversity of wildlife and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. After a picnic lunch, an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit with Sudan, Najin and Fatu – the world’s last three remaining northern white rhinos! See these remarkable rhinos up-close while listening to the amazing story of their journey from the Czech Republic to the grasslands of Kenya; learn about the efforts to save this subspecies. Afterwards, drive back to the lodge and participate in the Equator Crossing Ceremony. Jumping Maasai dancers will lead you across the equator, and you will even be presented with a crossing certificate to take home! An elegant dinner tonight at the hotel
Overnight:<\/strong> Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Mount Kenya
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 5, Thursday – Masai Mara National Reserve<\/h5>\n
From the local airstrip, a light aircraft transports us to the Masai Mara National Reserve, a region bestowed with over 500 square miles of savannas, woodlands, and rivers. Arrive at the superb Fairmont Mara Safari Club, a luxury tented camp surrounded on three sides by the Mara River. Time to freshen up before a delicious lunch. An afternoon game drive begins our exploration of the astonishing Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife destination. Home to zebras, cheetahs, wildebeests, gazelles and the “Big Five,” its unending landscape also hosts over 400 bird species. Unwind from the day and enjoy the amenities at this distinctive tented camp before a superb dinner together
Overnight:<\/strong> Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 6, Friday – Masai Mara National Reserve<\/h5>\n
Dreamlike Masai Mara, with its open grasslands and spectacular vistas, was the setting for the popular film Out of Africa. We have two unforgettable game drives today in this astonishing land where Maasai communities coexist with wildlife. Return to the lodge with time before dinner to lounge on the spacious outside deck overhanging the river, swim in the pool, or indulge in a massage
Overnight:<\/strong> Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 7, Saturday – Masai Mara National Reserve, Aitong Hills, Bush Dinner<\/h5>\n
A full day on safari with morning and afternoon game drives in this rich wildlife viewing area, home to the largest population of lions in Kenya. Between drives, return to the tented camp for a relaxing lunch and time to cool off from the day, or just nap under the shade of a tree. The striking scenery of the Masai Mara is punctuated by panoramas of rolling hills and woodland groves fed by the Mara River. The magic continues this evening – from the lofty heights of the Aitong Hills, you will be enveloped by the peace and beauty of the magnificent Mara plains below. Enjoy cold drinks with hot and cold canapés as we watch our final Kenyan sunset together. Tonight, savor a very special candlelit bush dinner
Overnight:<\/strong> Fairmont Mara Safari Club, Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 8, Sunday – Tanzania, Serengeti National Park<\/h5>\n
We transfer to the airstrip for our flight to the Tanzanian border; after border crossing formalities, a flight to the heart of Serengeti National Park, recently proclaimed one of the world’s “Seven Wonders.” Famous for its annual wildebeest migration, the Serengeti offers arguably the most scintillating game viewing in Africa with great herds of buffalo, smaller groups of elephant and giraffe, and thousands of eland, topi, kongoni, impala and Grant’s gazelle. The gorgeous Four Seasons Safari Lodge is waiting for us. A relaxing lunch is followed by our first game drive in the famed Serengeti. The sense of space that characterizes the endless plains is an experience you’ll never forget. Dinner at the lodge tonight promises to be a gourmet delight
Overnight:<\/strong> Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti National Park
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 9, Monday – Hot Air Balloon Ride, Serengeti National Park<\/h5>\n
An early morning hot air balloon ride begins the day. Arise before dawn to embark on a colorful hot air balloon that drifts peacefully over the Serengeti plains as the sun rises. View the diverse wildlife from this incredible bird’s-eye view. A delightful champagne breakfast will be served as you land on the open savanna, before returning to the lodge. An afternoon game drive explores the centrally located Seronera River Valley, which marks the boundary between the grassy plains of the south and the wooded hills of the north. As a result, the area is home to wildlife from both habitats, making the central Serengeti one of the richest ecosystems in the park. Time to relax at the lodge before dinner
Overnight:<\/strong> Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti National Park
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 10, Tuesday – Olduvai Gorge Museum, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Cultural Experience<\/h5>\n
Today we drive through Serengeti National Park to the striking Ngorongoro area, stopping en route at the remarkable Olduvai Gorge Museum to view the displays of fossils that provide significant evidence of our ancestors almost four million years ago. The extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater lies in the Great Rift Valley, one of the geological wonders of the world. This extinct volcano collapsed 25 million years ago, forming the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world. Arrive at the impressive Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched on the jagged rim of the crater, a triumph of ecological and architectural fusion. Opt to spend the rest of the day at leisure at the lodge, or join a tour to a Maasai village to gain a better understanding of the nomadic cattle herders’ daily life and culture. At the lodge, a superb dinner awaits with spectacular views of the crater
Overnight:<\/strong> Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 11, Wednesday – Ngorongoro Crater, a “Garden of Eden”<\/h5>\n
The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique biosphere that has remained virtually unchanged since its formation. Today, descend into this primeval paradise of woodland, lake, river, swamp and plains that shelters more than 20,000 animals. Many of these are the large grazing animals, such as wildebeest, buffalo, gazelle and zebra, that depend on the open grasslands in the crater. These attract the attendant predators: the black-maned lion, the leopard and the hyena. When the water stocks are low elsewhere, the animals turn to the swamps for fresh water and food. Elephants feed on giant sedges, and hippos wallow in the pools. The fever tree forests shelter monkeys, bushbuck, waterbuck and the few black rhino that have taken refuge here. A soda lake, fed by the Munge River, attracts water birds and is a favorite place for predators to make their kill. Wildly beautiful, it is not surprising that the Ngorongoro Crater has been called a “Garden of Eden.” Tonight, our Farewell Reception and Dinner together is held in the most enthralling place on earth!
Overnight:<\/strong> Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\nDAY 12, Thursday – Depart Tanzania<\/h5>\n
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