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Set out to experience the wild wonders of Kenya and Tanzania from the unique perspective of the people who call it home. The busy and fast-growing Nairobi, a stunning park of Masai Mara, the third-largest freshwater lake in the world and source of River Nile; Lake Victoria. Then settle into Maasai country, getting to know the culture. Complement your walking adventures with game drives in some of East Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas: the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire and the legendary Serengeti. And Final shake of the dust on the crystal blue ocean with a white sand beach of Zanzibar archipelagoes.

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Please note: El Mundo Safaris (EMS) will attempt to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible. Any unforeseeable changes in fees, such as fuel surcharges, increased park fees or other fees that are out of EMS control, will be the responsibility of the guest. Some conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or wildlife migrations) may also necessitate changes in the itinerary. EMS reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participant

 

Tipping Advice

As a guideline for tipping your guide, you can leave 10-30 USD per traveler per day. Tipping is usually done at the end of your safari. Most lodges and camps have a tip box; you can tip the staff individually, place a tip for all the staff in the box or do both. 

 
 

Itineraries

DAY 1: ARRIVAL. KARIBU KENYA

Date : 09/01/2023

Transfer to the Lodge.

Arrival Terminal: Main


Karibu Kenya, East Africa.

Upon arrival and pass through immigration and customs you will meet and greet by your El Mundo guide and proceed to the hotel. El Mundo driver will pick you up and proceed to the hotel.

Emara Ole- Sereni.


Transity Time: 1hr

Luxury and comfort that’s what describes Emara Ole- Sereni. We take pride in introducing ourselves as the best Five-star hotels in Nairobi, Kenya offering serene views with warm hospitality. Located just off Mombasa road, near Nairobi National Park, our hotel enjoys proximity to JKIA (12km), Wilson Airport (6km) and City Centre (10km). Our hotel is a perfect blend of service excellence, quality accommodation.


DAY 2: FULL DAY NAIROBI-BB

Date : 09/02/2023

Time : 07:00

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

7:00 - East Africa Time

Breakfast


Provider: ElMundo Safaris/Eco Lodge


We hope you are well rested because today is going to be a full day of activities! Enjoy relaxed breakfast.

9:00 - East Africa Time

Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage

Provider: ElMundo Safaris/ Sheldrick

We hope you are well rested because today is going to be a full day of activities! Today, after breakfast, you will have the option to spend the morning relaxing at the hotel or start your day with a city tour or visit Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. Explanations are also given about the broader picture of the orphans project and some of the other projects in which the trust is involved. There's also the opportunity to 'adopt' one of the elephants.


Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage


12:30 - East Africa Time


Provider: Clients


Galleria Mall

Enjoy lunch at Galleria Mall. Here you have 1:45 minutes to wonder on you own in this small mall for few lunch options as well as souvenir shopping.

14:00 - East Africa Time

Giraffe Center

The Africa Fund for Endangered Wildlife (A.F.E.W.) Kenya was founded in 1979 by the late Jock Leslie-Melville, a Kenyan citizen of British descent, and his American-born wife, Betty Leslie-Melville. They began the Giraffe Centre after discovering the sad plight of the Rothschild Giraffe. A subspecies of the giraffe found only in the grasslands of East Africa.


Giraffe Center


15:30 - East Africa Time

Kazuri Beards


Provider: El Mundo/Kazuri


After Giraffe Center you will drive to Kazuri beards workshop for tour and shopping.

KAZURI, which means “small and beautiful” in Swahili, began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making handmade beads.

KAZURI began in 1975 as a tiny workshop experimenting on making handmade beads. KAZURI started with two Kenyan women and soon discovered that there were many other women in the villages around Nairobi, most of whom were single mothers, who were in great need of regular employment. Driven by the desire to provide such opportunities, Kazuri has grown and today we have a large work force skilled in the making of handmade jewelery.


Kazuri beards


Evening options in Nairobi


Provider: Clients


Option 1: dinner at Carnivore Restaurant.

Option 2: Carnivore.Beast of a Feast. The Carnivore is the ultimate 'Beast of a Feast' A variety of meats including ostrich, crocodile and camel, are 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 ...


Carnivore - Beast of a feast


Olesereni

Enjoy your relaxed night at Olesereni.


DAY 3:LAKE NAIVASHA - BLD

Date : 09/03/2023

Time : 08:00

Transfer to Lake Naivasha.

Breakfast

We hope you had good rest , enjoy your relaxing breakfast at the lodge.

8:30

Transfer to Lake Naivasha- 100 KM-2 hrs


Carrier: ElMundo Safaris


Departing after break fast the the basin of Rift Valley.

10:00

Lake Naivasha


Provider: El Mundo Safaris


Depend on the arrival time. Enjoy a morning walk of up to 4 hours before a hot lunch (time-permitting) followed by a boating excursion on the lake at 14:00. This will be a fantastic way to explore the surroundings and spot wildlife from differing perspectives.



Game Drive & Sun Down at Lake Naivasha

Check in at Serena Camp for lunch. After lunch and a little bit of rest depart for game drive which will finish with sun down at the hill over looking Lake Naivasha basin.



Lake Naivasha Elmenteita Serena Camp FB.

Located on the shores of Kenya’s sparkling Lake Elmenteita within Soysambu Wildlife Conservancy, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp features elegant tented accommodation and award-winning service.



DAY 4: TRANSFER TO MASAI MARA BLD

Date : 09/04/2023

Time : 07:00

Transfer to Masai Mara.

Breakfast

Enjoy relaxing breakfast at lodge.

Transfer to Masai Mara-243 KM-5-6 hrs


Carrier: ElMundo Safaris


Drive across the maasai land to the great Masai Mara.Check in Kilima Camp for lunch.

16:00 - East Africa Time

Kilima Camp-FB

Kilima Camp is located in Kenya on the western border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Kilima Camp has been built on a private concession bordering the current boundary, the official perimeter of the Mara Triangle Wilderness Area (one of the tree contiguous administrative areas forming what is known as the Masai Mara National Reserve also called the Masai Mara).


Kilima Camp


DAY 5: MASAI MARA BDL

Date : 09/05/2023

Time : 06:00

Morning in Masai Mara.

Today, after or before breakfast, you will have the option to go on morning game drive in the Masai Mara, or Balloon Safari which will be followed by game drive.



12:30

Lunch

Before continuing with an afternoon game drive, you have the option of returning to the camp for lunch. You may also be surprised by bush dinner!

16:00

Evening Game Drive

After exhilarating game-viewing excursions in the evening you have option to take on nature walk before enjoy a relaxing dinner.


Elephants - Maasai Mara.


16:00

Kilima Camp-FB


Kilima Camp.


DAY 6: LAKE VICTORIA

Date : 09/06/2023

Time : 07:00

Transfer to Lake Victoria.

Breakfast

We hope you are well rested because today is going to be a full day of activities! Enjoy relaxed breakfast overlooking Masai Mara.

After breakfast start the driving transfer to Lake Victoria.

16:00

Transfer to Lake Victoria(270 KM-6-8H BLDRS)

Today you will drive to Tanzania via Isibania boarder. Most clients opt to fly. This will offer you ground perceptive of Masai Mara-Serengeti-Lake Victoria link.

Flight option extra.


Lake Victoria


Check in at Serenity on the Lake-FB

‘Serenity on the Lake Resort & SPA. The resort boasting a vacation destination for families, retreats, weddings, and romantic getaways. And with its lush gardens and stunning view, Serenity on the Lake Resort & SPA, provides a perfect backdrop to the blue waters of the Lake.

Being a Eco-friendly Resort, working in harmony with Nature is one of our top priorities. All hot water and lights are powered by Solar and with a provision for mains supply for those “grey” days when the Sun decides to “hide”. All waste is safely disposed and any that is recyclable, is sent for recycling.

Also we take great effort to hire and train each team member to provide exceptional service, and hope you find them friendly, eager to assist, knowledgeable and live up to your expectations!’


Serenity on the Lake-FB


DAY 7: TRANSIT TO SERENGETI BLD

Date : 09/07/2023

Time : 08:00

Transfer/Game Drive.

Breakfast

We hope you had good rest , enjoy your relaxing breakfast at the lodge.


Breakfast at Lodge.


Transfer/Game Drive

Upon arrive at Serengeti National park which is 20 minutes driving from the lodge, this will also be the began of your game drive in Serengeti.


Gamedrive - Serengeti.


Nyumbani-FB

Check in at Nyumbani for evening sun set cocktail followed with dinner and overnight.

"Nyumbani, the Swahili word for “home,” reveals a deeper meaning as the name of our luxury camp in the Serengeti. After an unforgettable day of exciting game drive in the Seronera plains, it is our pleasure to welcome you to your home away from home. Savor the magic of safari life and our welcoming oasis where earth meets sky in boundless space. Dine in an atmosphere of personalized comfort while surrounded by nature’s limitless grandeur. Drift into restful sleep with the gently hypnotic sounds of the African night."


Nyumbani-FB


DAY 8: SERENGETI BLD

Date : 09/08/2023

Time : 05:30

Full Day Central Serengeti.

Provider: ElMundo Safaris.

On your first morning in the Central Serengeti, we would recommend to waking up early (by 5:30-6 am) for a sunrise game drive with a delicious breakfast box. Alternatively, you can also enjoy a hot breakfast back at the camp/lodge before going out for your drive. Or depart after breakfast and come back for lunch and rest in the afternoon.

Game driving to Central Serengeti. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s second largest national park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains, savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and riverine forests.This is the day for you to explore the famous “endless plains”, Central Circuit, with an impressive variety of the exquisite Big Cats that roam about in the area, notably lions, cheetahs and leopards. This is also where the migration takes place all year round, and a chance to be amidst 2.5 million wildebeest and uncountable herds of zebras and gazelles.


Elmundo safaris with tourist.


12:30

Lunch

Return to the lodge for lunch and short rest.


Lunch at lodge


Nyumbani-FB

Check in at Nyumbani for evening sun set cocktail followed with dinner and overnight.


Check-in Nyumbani.


DAY 9: SERENGETI BLD

Date : 09/09/2023

Time : 08:00

Serengeti Full Day Game Drive.

Breakfast

Provider: ElMundo Safaris / Nyumbani

We hope you had good rest after long flights, enjoy your relaxing breakfast at the lodge.

Serengeti Full Day Game Drive

Today you have option to start your day early in the morning depart with packed breakfast. You can enjoy game viewing in the morning as they are most active.

Return to the camp for lunch and siesta before evening game drive when sun start to get down and animals resume activities.

Nyumbani-FB

Dine in an atmosphere of personalized comfort while surrounded by nature’s limitless grandeur. Drift into restful sleep with the gently hypnotic sounds of the African night.

DAY 10: SERENGETI- NGORONGORO DRIVING TIME: 2HRS BLD

Date : 09/10/2023

Time : 05:30

Ngorongoro Crater.

Morning Game Drive

Provider: ElMundo Safaris

On your last morning in the Central Serengeti we recommend you wake up nice and early (by 5:30-6am) enjoy a hot breakfast back at the camp/lodge before start driving to Ngorongoro.

12:00 - East Africa Time

Lunch

Return to the lodge for lunch before before depart to Ngorongoro


Lunch at Lodge.


Ngorongoro Crater

Provider: ElMundo Safaris

We depart early morning, ready to experience the magnificent wildlife in Tanzania’s richest game park, two of Tanzania’s most important protected areas and world-famous national parks. Our game drives allow us to follow the rhythms of the limitless wildlife as we witness the daily struggle between predators and prey. The kopjes, or massive islands of granite standing in a sea of grass, provide shelter to a great variety of animals from the elusive leopard to the tiny dik dik.

Descend into Crater; you will be in awe of the world’s largest unbroken caldera. The Crater is a home to a variety of animals that share the vast space of the caldera. Spend a day in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a habitat rich in culture and teeming with wildlife. Sometimes there are more than 30,000 animals in and around the crater, including black rhino, cheetah, lion, hyena, eland, and numerous antelope.


Tourist in Ngorongoro Crater.


Ngorongoro Farm House

Relax and enjoy this Farm House for dinner and overnight.

“Hand plaited thatched roof tops, ample verandas and colonial interiors at Ngorongoro Farm House, a small and exclusive hotel built on a 500 acre coffee plantation, all of which has been designed to take you to the comfort and style of past times. Take a walk around the farm to contemplate the daily activities, relax in the fragrant gardens or enjoy the spectacular sunsets with the Oldeani volcano as a backcloth.”

DAY 11: NGORONGORO - TARANGIRE - BLD

Date : 09/11/2023

Osupuko Tarangire Lodge.

After relaxing breakfast, depart Ngorongoro Farm House to Tarangire.

On the way you have option to stop for shopping on safari shops.

You will stop outside Lake Manyara National Park for short walk visiting local artists (wood carvers and Tingatinga painter). You will have buffer lunch at Mto wa Mbu. The lunch is prepared with local ladies and consisting several local dishes.

After lunch you will drive to Maasai Boma/Craal for brief introduction to the people of Savannah.


Maasai Boma/Craal for brief introduction


Osupuko Tarangire Lodge.

Later in the day drive to Tarangire National Park where you will check in Osupuko Lodge.

After check in you have option to go for walking safari, on this you will be able to see may birdlife as well as wild animals. The local Maasai guide will be happy to share with you the knowledge of these wildness, animals and their life.

Enjoy a relaxing dinner, rest & overnight stay at Osupuko Tarangire Lodge.

“Tarangire Osupuko Lodge cottages are built in a well refined Maasai huts design with all en-suite. They are built in round huts with very big windows for your spectacular views of the grazing wild animals in Tarangire National Park.”


Osupuko Tarangire Lodge


13:00 - East Africa Time

Maasai Boma

As part of our product to relate with Global Goal for Sustainable Tourism, we use tourism to increase of people and culture diversity. Visit to Maasai Boma ( livestock enclosure, stockade, corral, small fort) will give you insight about people of the savanna and their life. We are very happy that these people continually be welcome foreigners into their cultures with such open arms.

In the Boma we’ll be greeted with a foot-stomping, high-jumping welcome dance. Immerse yourself in their world, learning about their customs. Meet the village elders, visit homes, and take part in a memorable cultural exchange.


Tourists at Maasai Boma.


DAY 12: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK - BLD

Date : 09/12/2023

Time : 06:00

Exploring Tarangire National Park.

Breakfast

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast you will start game drive in Tarangire National Park.

7:00 - East Africa Time

Exploring Tarangire National Park

Provider: ElMundo Safaris.

After breakfast start your late morning game drive inside the Tarangire National Park. Here you will have the opportunity to see the most magnificent herds of African elephants against the backdrop of a beautiful savannah environment of majestic baobab trees, which are beautifully bare in the dry season, and lush green in the wet season. Tarangire’s spectacular natural beauty and diversity is supported by the Tarangire River, which provides water throughout the year. Wildlife here includes Giraffe, Impala, Zebra, Buffaloes, Kudu, Hyena, Baboons, Cheetah, Leopards, Lions, etc.



12:30 - East Africa Time

Picnic Lunch

Enjoy lunch on the middle of game drive at Silale Swamp, if you are luck you will see elephants coming for afternoon drink. You also have option to return to the lodge for hot lunch.


Picnic Lunch - Tarangire.


16:00 - East Africa Time

Osupuko Tarangire Lodge-FB

Return to the lodge for afternoon, enjoy you drink at the pool or take a nap.

Enjoy a relaxing dinner, rest & overnight stay at Osupuko Tarangire Lodge.


Osupuko Tarangire Lodge-FB


DAY 13: ARUSHA DRIVING APPROX. 2HRS - BLD

Date : 09/13/2023

Time : 07:00

Optional Walking.

Breakfast

Provider: ElMundo Safaris.

Enjoy your relaxing breakfast.

8:00 - East Africa Time

Optional Walking

Provider: ElMundo Safaris/Village

After breakfast take short walking in the bush with Maasai guide who will give you little insight of their life and culture in this Savannah.


Optional walking with Safari guide.


12:00 - East Africa Time

Lunch and Depart

After light lunch we will check out and drive to Maasai Boma

Ilboru Safari Lodge B&B

Booked Through: ElMundo Safaris

Ilboru Safari Lodge is situated at the base of Mount Meru, among the banana fields and Maasai tribes, a perfect setting for a family holiday.

We offer 38 spacious guest rooms with a large lawn area between each self-contained Boma. The rooms have an unique African design with a round layout and thatched rooftops. The Maasai fabrics and draped nets add an ethnical charm, blended with international amenities throughout the lodge.

The lodge is only 2 km from Arusha, set within 5 acres of plush land that blends modern conveniences with the local lifestyle. Unwind while watching the variety of birds from your balcony or take a dip in the large swimming pool.


Ilboru Safari Lodge


DAY 14: ARUSHA - FB

Date : 09/14/2023

Departure.

Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge. Depend to you flights schedule, transfer to the airport for a flight home.

Option: Extend the East Africa Expedition to Zanzibar archipelagos.

Arusha

Iliboru Safari Lodge is situated at the base of Mount Meru, among the banana fields and Maasai tribes, a perfect setting for a family holiday. We offer spacious guest rooms with a large lawn area between each self-contained Boma. The rooms have a unique African design with a round layout and thatched rooftops. The Maasai fabrics and draped nets add an ethnical charm, blended with international amenities throughout the lodge. The lodge is only 2 km from Arusha, set within 5 acres of plush land that blends modern conveniences with the local lifestyle. Unwind while watching the variety of birds from your balcony or take a dip in the large swimming pool.


Departure day.


DAY 15: ZANZIBAR EXTENSION - FB

Date : 09/15/2023

Time : 08:00

Flight to Zanzibar.

Breakfast

Provider: ElMundo Safaris

We hope you had good rest , enjoy your relaxing breakfast at the lodge.


breakfast at Lodge.


Flight to Zanzibar

Booked Through Airline Flight Number
ElMundo Safaris Coastal Aviation CQ143

Fly from Arusha with connection at Zanzibar. Upon arriving at Zanzibar airport driver will pick you for transfer to Che Che Vue Vila.


Zanzibar Island View.


Che Che Vule Vila-FB

Located on the magnificent Matemwe beach and overlooking an azure blue ocean, the villa provides privacy, private butlers, a vast range of activities and a personalized guest service. Our two acclaimed Swahili chefs, Eddi and Juma, are specialized in authentic Swahili dishes and international dishes with Swahili infusions. Most importantly they adapt the menu to your preferred palate using only the freshest seasonal island ingredients and spices.


Che Che Vule Vila-FB


DAY 16: ZANZIBAR - FB

Date : 09/16/2023

Explore Zanzibar.

Zanzibar Archipelago

Step off the boat or plane onto the Zanzibar Archipelago and you're transported through time and place. The Zanzibar Archipelago consists of several islands lying off the coast of East Africa in the Indian Ocean. There are four main islands, three primary islands with human populations, a fourth coral island that serves as an essential breeding ground for seabirds, plus a number of smaller islets that surround them.

Explore Zanzibar

Today after relaxing breakfast you have option to take tour to explore the island.

Visit Jozani National Park the home of indigenous Zanzibar red colobus.

Stone town (1st-3rd Century): visit by walk on our Historical places. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and countless mosques!

Spice tour since you’re in the spice island!


Explore Zanzibar.


Che Che Vule Vila


Che Che Vule Vila


DAY 17: ZANZIBAR - FB

Date : 09/17/2023

Explore/Relax Zanzibar.

Today after relaxing breakfast you have option to take tour to relax in this small paradise or continue explore the island.


Explore and Relax at Zanzibar.


Che Che Vule Vila


DAY 18: DEPARTURE - FB

Date : 09/18/2023

Time : 08:00

Departure.

Breakfast

Provider: ElMundo Safaris

We hope you had good rest , enjoy your relaxing breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast depend on flight time, transfer to Zanzibar International airport for departure.

  • Accommodation whilst on safari in the above mentioned
  • Professional safari guides (host).
  • 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop up roof/open for game viewing.
  • Transfers in both directions between the Airports.
  • Park fees.
  • On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, soft drinks (beers and wine when available), wildlife guidebook.
  • Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals.
  • Accommodations Based on Double Sharing/Suite Occupancy.
  • Domestic/Intra Africa Flights.
  • Meals Breakfast B, Lunch L, Dinner D (As specified on the day).
  • Personal Expenses not mentioned above.
  • Meals not listed above.
  • Fees for Passport, Visa, or Immunizations.
  • Meals and Expenses en Route to Africa.
  • Cost of Hospitalization or Evacuation.
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********Travel Insurance Highly Recommended********

Please note: El Mundo Safaris (EMS) will attempt to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible. Any unforeseeable changes in fees, such as fuel surcharges, increased park fees or other fees that are out of EMS control, will be the responsibility of the guest. Some conditions (political, climatic, environmental, cultural, or wildlife migrations) may also necessitate changes in the itinerary. EMS reserves the right to alter any itinerary at any time, if necessary. We will attempt to notify participants of changes as far in advance as possible. Costs incurred by such changes will be the responsibility of the participant
 

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