Kenya & Tanzania Photography Beach Holidays Tours- 16 Days

Itinerary of the Kenya & Tanzania Photography Beach Holidays Safari: DAY 1 - Arrive in Nairobi - Pick up at the airport and transfer to Hemingway’s Nairobi Hotel, a 5-star boutique all-suites hotel. - Each of the suites has a private balcony overlooking the iconic silhouette of the Ngong Hills, famous as the backdrop of the epic movie “Out of Africa” showcasing the life of Karen Blixen. - Later in the day you are briefed about your safari itinerary by our “Meet and Greet” team and have the option of visiting the Giraffe Center to interact with these endangered species of the Rothschild giraffes. - Dinner and an overnight stay at Hemingway’s Nairobi. - Meal Plan – Bed and Breakfast. DAY 2 - Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve - After Breakfast, our safari begins, drive through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at the Sand River Mara Luxury Camp. - This enormous reserve is actually part of the vast Serengeti plains famously known for its spectacular great wildebeest’s migration and is home of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino. - Lunch at our Lodge and relax before departing for the afternoon game drive. - The Mara Game Reserve – one of the greatest wildernesses in the world. Large mammals are varied and easy to see. - Overnight at Sand River Mara Luxury Camp. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 3 - Masai Mara Game Reserve - Discover Masai Mara Game Reserve - After Breakfast, the search for great predators and perhaps even cubs continues today during extensive game drive. - On the plains are enormous herds of grazing animals plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding amidst acacia boughs. Masai Mara remains the most exciting wildlife Eco-system in the world. - Overnight at Sand River Mara Luxury Camp. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 4 - Masai Mara Game Reserve - We spend another full day in Masai Mara National Park which is the jewel in the crown of Kenya tourism. - We have a chance to go further afield in this extensive park flashing out the numerous species that grace this unique game sanctuary. - Alternatively, we can use the afternoon to engage in the other activities that are available here such as: Bush meals and sundowners; Cultural experiences; Visit a local school supported by Land and Life Foundation and Balloon safaris. - Return to Sand River Luxury Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 5 - Masai Mara - Fly to Amboseli - After breakfast transfer to the Airport for your flight to Amboseli via Nairobi. - Lunch in Nairobi and proceed in the afternoon to Amboseli by road arriving late in the Afternoon at Amboseli Serena Lodge. - You will have a welcoming short game drive on your way to the lodge taking as many shorts as you can. - Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 6 - Explore Amboseli National Park - Amboseli is a big game National Park: elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and giraffe. - Two game drives morning and evening game drives are planned today, both of which will introduce you to the intense beauty and drama that fill each day here. - Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful. - We return to our lodge for a steaming bath, cocktails, and dinner. - Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 7 - Amboseli - Tarangire in Tanzania - After breakfast, we depart Amboseli National Park to Tarangire in Tanzania arriving at our lodge in time for lunch. - After lunch, the game drive is planned in the park till evening. - Tarangire is virtually guaranteed excellent game viewing at all times, including lion (some tree-climbing!), leopard and a herd of 3,500 elephants. - Overnight at Elewana Tarangire Treetops Lodge. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 8 - Tarangire - Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro - After breakfast, we have another game drive in Tarangire before departing to Ngorongoro arriving in time for lunch at the Elewana the Manor at Ngorongoro. - After lunch, evening game drive is planned in the Ngorongoro creator coming back to the lodge in the evening. - Overnight at Elewana the Manor Lodge. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 9 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area - After breakfast, we explore the crater followed by dinner and Overnight at Elewana the Manor Lodge. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 10 - Ngorongoro - Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, we depart our lodge and drive to Serengeti National Park arriving in time for lunch at Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp. - Evening game drive is planned in the park. - Serengeti Pioneer Camp has a wonderfully secluded location overlooking the Moru Kopjes in central Southern Serengeti. It has good access to the wildebeest migration for most of the year, particularly in the calving season. - Overnight at Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 11 - Serengeti National Park - After breakfast this morning, enjoy a game drive. - The great diversity of Serengeti wildlife is also evident here look for buffalo, hippopotamus, elephant, giraffe, antelope, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelle, lions, and in the season the spectacular migration of the wildebeest. - In the late afternoon, we venture out in another game drive. - Overnight at Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 12 - Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, morning game drive is planned in the park. - With its wide-open spaces, bright blue skies, and creature-filled landscape, over the next two days, we will discover why the fabled Serengeti typifies the dream of safari to Africa. Large prides of lions laze in the long grasses; plentiful families of elephants feed on acacia bark and trumpet to each other across the plains, while giraffes, gazelles, monkeys, eland and the whole range of African wildlife present themselves in awe-inspiring numbers. - Overnight at Elewana Serengeti Migration Camp. - Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 13 - Serengeti National Park - Fly to Zanzibar at Kilindi Zanzibar - After breakfast, short game drives then transfer to the airport and fly to Zanzibar for your beach holidays at Kilindi Zanzibar. - Kilindi Zanzibar is on a quiet white beach on the north-west coast of Zanzibar Island. Nestled among a lush forested area, Kilindi overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers the ultimate in seclusion and romance for lovers. DAY 14 - Zanzibar Beach Holidays - Delightful spa an extensive array of treatments to satisfy you from head to toe, the spa combines African natural ingredients with both modern and traditional methods in the art of beauty, offering the ultimate in pampering. - Dinner and overnight at Kilindini Zanzibar. DAY 15 - Zanzibar Beach Holidays - The beach, Kilindi overlooks a picturesque beach that no other hotel uses. Pure white sand, sparkling blue water and with traditional dhows traversing the bay, silhouetted against an Indian Ocean backdrop, the beach is a picturesque sight. DAY 16 - Zanzibar Beach - Nairobi - After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly back to Nairobi and connect with your international flight back home. - Before departure, we will have our complimentary farewell dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.