Arrival Nairobi
Your adventure begins when you arrive in Nairobi, where you will be warmly greeted and taken to your hotel where you can recover and acclimatize from your flight. In order to get to know each other better, the travel group meets in the evening for a cozy get-together. If you arrive in Nairobi in the morning, we will organize a visit to the famous David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
Accommodation: Nairobi Serena Hotel (breakfast)
Central location
The Hotel
The Nairobi Serena Hotel is very centrally located and you can reach the city on foot in just about ten minutes. The airport is approximately 18 km from the hotel. The large tropical gardens with views of Uhuru Park and the Nairobi skyline are an oasis in the middle of the city.
The hotel complex includes a Moroccan-style café, two restaurants, two bars, a lounge, a large swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, a Turkish steam bath, a sauna, a wellness and fitness center, a souvenir shop, a hairdresser and a business center.
Moroccan/African style
The rooms
The 183 rooms are furnished in a Moroccan/African style and have a bath/shower, toilet, air conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar and television with video recorder. A hairdryer and bathrobe are provided during your stay. You can choose between standard and superior rooms, garden and executive suites.
Award
That certain extra
Through its service, excellent accommodation, outstanding cuisine and comfort and luxury, the Serena Hotel has earned status as a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Enjoy dinner in the fine Mandhari or a delicacy from your own patisserie.
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11.05. Nairobi – Samburu National Park
Samburu National Park
After breakfast our “East Africa adventure” begins with the drive from Nairobi to the wildest part of Africa - the Samburu National Park. We arrive at our accommodation in time for lunch. Well fortified, we go hunting on the Uaso Nyero River in the afternoon. This river provides the basis of life for the park's fascinating wildlife. Elephants often gather on its banks to bathe, drink and play - a legendary image that you will never forget.
Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Treetops is part of the Elewana Collection. The name Elewana translated from the Kiswahili language means “harmony” or “understanding”. Each of the Elewana accommodations was built using local materials with the aim of not impacting the environment and minimizing the ecological footprint. It primarily employs local people and supports them by purchasing and using local products. The Masai are involved in all tasks and decisions.
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Excellent location with large modern tents
Fantastically located
The Camp
Ashnil Samburu Lodge has a fantastic location right on the banks of the Esaso Nyiro River. It is nestled in the hills of the wildlife-rich Buffalo Springs Game Reserve. On the other bank of the river is the Samburu National Park. The main area of Ashnil Samburu Lodge is located between palm and acacia trees and is decorated with African elements. The cozy lounge invites you to relax and enjoy your sundowner. A variety of different dishes are available at the buffet in the restaurant.
Luxurious
the tents
There are 30 luxury tents in total; 18 doubles, 9 with single beds and 3 with three beds. Each of the exclusive, comfortable luxury tents offers a perfect view of the Uaso Nyiro River and the beautiful surrounding landscape. Each spacious tent has a changing area, seating area, luggage rack and private bathroom to offer an unforgettable stay close to nature.
Ashnil Samburu Camp
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12.05. Samburu National Park
Samburu National Park
Today we have the whole day available for extensive game drives. Samburu National Park offers the opportunity to observe animals from Africa's arid zone, which only occur north of the equator. These include, among other things: the reticulated giraffe, the so-called Grevy's zebra, many Beisa gemsbok, the Somali ostrich and the giraffe-necked antelope as well as crocodiles weighing up to 1000 kg. Lions and leopards also live here, which are less shy in Samburu National Park than in the rest of Africa. After the exciting experiences on the game drive, we optionally visit a Samburu village in the afternoon to get to know the traditions of the nomadic people. Accommodation: Ashnil Samburu Camp
Treetops is part of the Elewana Collection. The name Elewana translated from the Kiswahili language means “harmony” or “understanding”. Each of the Elewana accommodations was built using local materials with the aim of not impacting the environment and minimizing the ecological footprint. It primarily employs local people and supports them by purchasing and using local products. The Masai are involved in all tasks and decisions.
Ashnil Samburu Camp
Excellent location with large modern tents
Fantastically located
The Camp
Ashnil Samburu Lodge has a fantastic location right on the banks of the Esaso Nyiro River. It is nestled in the hills of the wildlife-rich Buffalo Springs Game Reserve. On the other bank of the river is the Samburu National Park. The main area of Ashnil Samburu Lodge is located between palm and acacia trees and is decorated with African elements. The cozy lounge invites you to relax and enjoy your sundowner. A variety of different dishes are available at the buffet in the restaurant.
Luxurious
the tents
There are 30 luxury tents in total; 18 doubles, 9 with single beds and 3 with three beds. Each of the exclusive, comfortable luxury tents offers a perfect view of the Uaso Nyiro River and the beautiful surrounding landscape. Each spacious tent has a changing area, seating area, luggage rack and private bathroom to offer an unforgettable stay close to nature.
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4th Day
13.05.Samburu - Sweetwater Sanctuary / Ol Pejeta
Samburu - Sweetwater Conservation Area / Ol Pejeta
After breakfast we drive to the private reserve at Mount Kenya. “The Big Five” – elephant, rhinoceros, buffalo, lion and leopard – can also be found in this area. The Sweetwater Sanctuary has the highest density of animals per square kilometer in the world. In the afternoon we visit Jane Godall's famous Chimpanzee Island. After their bleak youth in captivity, these animals now live freely in their natural environment. On this occasion we also visit our adopted chimpanzee Poco. Back at camp you can relax with a view of the waterhole.
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Tented Camp (location right on the equator
Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Right on the equator with a view of Mt. Kenya
View of Mt. Kenya
The Camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp is located in the Sweetwater Conservation Area or Ol Pejeta Conservation Area, which has over 36,000 hectares and offers magnificent views towards Mount Kenya. This area is the largest protected area for the endangered black rhinos in East Africa. The waterhole directly in front of the camp is illuminated at night and offers the opportunity to observe the animals. The lodge also has a public restaurant area with an indoor and outdoor bar, colonial-style lounge, swimming pool, souvenir shop, campfire area, WiFi, satellite TV in the common area and a spa area.
Quality and comfort
The tents
Like all accommodations in the Serena chain, this one also offers every comfort and Serena quality. The facility consists of 39 comfortable tents under a grass roof, with bathroom and veranda. All tents have a view of the waterhole. There are 11 additional rooms in the Morani Wing, located on the south-eastern side of the camp. They are very spacious and are equipped with comfortable furniture.
Family and environmentally friendly
That certain extra
At Sweetwaters Serena, parents and their children can spend an exciting and relaxing vacation. The camp feels part of its surroundings and one of its goals is to support the local population and preserve the original nature. In order to keep the ecological footprint as small as possible, a number of sustainable practices are used here in terms of energy saving, wastewater recycling and much more.
Sweetwaters Tented Camp
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14.05. Sweetwater - Lake Naivasha
Sweetwater - Lake Naivasha
At sunrise you can enjoy the fantastic view of Mount Kenya if it is not behind clouds. After a leisurely breakfast we drive past the picturesque Thomson Waterfalls to Lake Naivasha. Mount Longonot, an inactive volcano, towers above him. Numerous wild animals can be observed on its banks, such as antelopes and giraffes. In the park at Sopa Lodge you can take a long walk and observe the diverse birdlife. We also take an exciting boat trip to Crescent Island.
Accommodation: Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
A perfect mix of luxury and safari atmosphere
Safari luxury
The Lodge
The beautiful Naivasha Sopa Lodge is located on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha. The complex invites visitors to relax and offers a perfect mix of luxury and safari atmosphere. Not only passionate bird watchers will get their money's worth here, you can also observe a variety of other animals, including the cute Colobus monkeys. Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge offers breathtaking views of the lake and its surrounding landscapes. The restaurant serves excellent food, a mix of African, European and Asian dishes. A pool is available for relaxation.
Comfortable
the rooms
The total of 84 rooms are located in 21 bungalows. Each of these bungalows has two rooms on the ground and upper floors with either a balcony or terrace. The guest lives in luxuriously furnished rooms with an en suite bathroom, television, minibar, safe and coffee and tea making facilities. Here you can enjoy the peace and quiet, sunbathe and watch the animals.
Special features
that certain extra
This property also offers connecting rooms especially for families. Two additional rooms have been specially adapted to meet the needs of physically disabled travelers.
Do you want to get married in Kenya? The Naivasha Sopa Lodge is happy to offer you the opportunity to organize a breathtaking ceremony.
"I can only recommend the Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort - if you're lucky you can see a hippopotamus running in the garden."
Lake Naivasha Sopa
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15.05. Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
Lake Naivasha - Masai Mara
After breakfast we leave Lake Naivasha behind us and set off into the endless expanse of the Masai Mara. The Masai Mara is the northernmost extension of the Serengeti in Tanzania, in the middle of the Lake Victoria basin. Upon arrival we begin with an en-route game drive, giving us our first taste of this fascinating landscape and its breathtaking wildlife. Afterwards we check into our accommodation. In the afternoon we go on a game drive or enjoy the view from our lodge over the Mara River and the endless expanses of the Masai Mara.
Experience the fascinating wildlife of East Africa on exciting game drives and track down the 94 mammal species in the savannah. Extensive savannahs with endless grassy areas, gallery forests along the Mara River and gentle, elongated inselbergs define the fascinating picture of this animal-rich park, which extends over an area of 1,700 km2. Virtually all animals native to East Africa are represented here. By arrangement we go on a morning, morning and afternoon game drive or a full day game drive with a packed picnic.
Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp
Masai Mara - Lake Victoria
Today we leave the Masai Mara with an en-route game drive and continue our journey to the Tanzanian border, where our cars and drivers from Tanzania are already waiting for us. Depending on road conditions and the length of border formalities, this journey will take longer and we will arrive at Lake Victoria in the afternoon. Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere on the shore of the lake.
Accommodation: Serenity on the Lake
Serenity on the Lake
Relaxing stay before or after a safari
Eco-friendly
The Lodge
With its blooming gardens and breathtaking views, the eco-friendly Serenity on the Lake Resort & Spa is the perfect vacation destination on Lake Victoria. Its location near the Ndabaka Gate to the Western Serengeti makes it ideal for a relaxing stay before or after an eventful safari. Excellent service and an absolute feel-good atmosphere await you here.
Nestled in the surroundings
The chalets
Accommodation categories at Serenity on the Lakes include 12 bungalows, a romantic Executive/Honeymoon Suite and an exclusive Presidential Suite with a small, private pool. All accommodations have en-suite bathrooms with a shower and a bathtub. The elegant furnishing style draws on elements from the surrounding nature, allowing the interiors to merge with the surroundings.
Socially committed
that certain extra
The resort takes responsibility for nature and the local population: gentle solar energy supplies the resort with electricity and warm water. Serenity on the Lake's social projects include the renovation of the nearby village's elementary school.
Serenity on the Lakeamp
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May 18, Lake Victoria - Serengeti National Park
Lake Victoria - Serengeti National Park
In the morning we take an exciting boat trip on Lake Victoria and visit an original fishing village and a school. After lunch, rested, we set off for the Serengeti National Park. With a bit of luck the lions will welcome us. Large herds of wild animals move through the savannah and you already understand why the Serengeti must not die. After a game drive en-route with lots of animal observations, we arrive at the camp in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Kati Kati Camp
Kati Kati Camp
Rustic accommodation with a bush atmosphere
Ideal location
The Camp
The Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp is located in the center of the Serengeti National Park and offers the ideal starting point for wildlife viewing. The mobile tent camp is located in the central Serengeti and is therefore ideally located to visit the places on the large plains where most animals are found at any time of the year. In the middle of the camp is the communal tent with a cozy dining area. The campfire every evening invites you to end the day after an exciting day with up-close nature experiences.
Simple and authentic
The tents
The 10 tents are simple but authentic and equipped with everything you need. Each tent has a large bed, bush shower, toilet and solar lamps.
Special features
that certain extra
The simple but very bush-close camp delivers a genuine African safari experience. Hardly anywhere else can you get this close to nature. Before dinner, an aperitif around the campfire invites you to have a cozy chat about the day's experiences.
"The accommodations were simply wonderful, especially the Kati-Kati Tented Camp was an unforgettable experience."
The Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
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10th Day
19.05. Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Today we will spend the whole day on extensive game drives in the kingdom of the last prides of lions. Serengeti National Park is Africa's most famous wildlife area and lies between the Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Victoria and Tanzania's northern border with Kenya. The name Serengeti comes from “siriget” in the Maasai language and means “endless prairie”. The park is approximately 14,760 km² in size, lies on a high plateau of over 2,000 m and enchants with its savannahs and huge herds of game. In May we have the best chance of observing the Great Migration with 1.8 million wildebeests and zebras.
Accommodation: Kati Kati Camp
Kati Kati Camp
Rustic accommodation with a bush atmosphere
Ideal location
The Camp
The Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp is located in the center of the Serengeti National Park and offers the ideal starting point for wildlife viewing. The mobile tent camp is located in the central Serengeti and is therefore ideally located to visit the places on the large plains where most animals are found at any time of the year. In the middle of the camp is the communal tent with a cozy dining area. The campfire every evening invites you to end the day after an exciting day with up-close nature experiences.
Simple and authentic
The tents
The 10 tents are simple but authentic and equipped with everything you need. Each tent has a large bed, bush shower, toilet and solar lamps.
Special features
that certain extra
The simple but very bush-close camp delivers a genuine African safari experience. Hardly anywhere else can you get this close to nature. Before dinner, an aperitif around the campfire invites you to have a cozy chat about the day's experiences.
"The accommodations were simply wonderful, especially the Kati-Kati Tented Camp was an unforgettable experience."
The Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
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11th Day
20.05. Südliche Serengeti / Ndutu / Lake Masek
Southern Serengeti / Ndutu / Lake Masek
After breakfast we go on an en-route game drive to the southern Serengeti and on to Lake Masek. On the way, if you wish, we can take an optional short detour at the Olduvai George Museum, where the oldest human bone finds can be seen. In the afternoon we go on a game drive in Ndutu, where, with a bit of luck, we will encounter big cats. Back at camp, you can watch animals coming to the lake shore to drink from your private terrace.
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Camp
Lake Masek Tented Camp
The perfect vantage point
Environmentally friendly & comfortable
The Camp
As the name suggests, the environmentally friendly Lake Masek Tented Camp is located on Lake Masek. The camp was built using biodegradable materials, runs on solar energy and collects water during rainfall. The accommodation spares no effort to offer its guests first-class comfort without harming the environment. The main camp building has a cozy lounge, a restaurant and a large viewing terrace overlooking the lake. Every evening, guests can enjoy a drink around the campfire while watching the beautiful African sunset.
Tents with a view
The rooms
The 20 tents of the Lake Masek Tented Camp offer not only a king-size bed but also twin or triple rooms. The bathroom is en-suite and guests can relax on the private veranda or, if they are lucky, watch animals. Since the tents were erected on an elevated platform, the animals can be observed even better.
Unique prospect of migration
that certain extra
Lake Masek attracts many animals to its shores, making the camp an outstanding viewing point. As a guest, enjoy wildlife viewing from your private terrace. The location of the camp also offers its guests the opportunity to experience the large animal migration between December and April. For this purpose, the location of the camp is selected every year. Game drives in the famous Serenegti start in the morning and afternoon. Full-day game drives are also possible. Hot air balloon rides can be arranged seasonally, allowing you to get to know this fascinating landscape and its abundance of animals from a very special perspective.
"The Lake Masek Luxury Tented Camp: We were the only guests and had the dream terrace with a view of the lake just for ourselves; Maasai people guarded and accompanied us on all paths within the camp. And the open-air shower and bathtub in a tent are really something Special."
Lake Masek Tented Camp
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21.05. Ngorongoro crater
Ngorongoro Crater
In the morning we drive down into the Ngorongoro Crater and we go on an extensive game drive with a picnic near a “hippopotamus pool”. The crater was created by the collapse of a volcano comparable in height to Kilimanjaro. Today the crater is approx. 600 m deep and is home to around 20,000 large wild animals. Since the water holes in the crater never dry up, the majority of the animals stay there for their entire lives. We will be able to observe hippos, lions, leopards and elephants, as well as some of the last black rhinos in Tanzania .
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater - Lake Manyara
Today our journey takes us to the edge of Lake Manyaras. We reach the beautiful camp with a view of Lake Manyara National Park in time for lunch and enjoy the day reflecting on the experiences of the safari and exchanging ideas with the other travelers. The ideal location of the accommodation allows for relaxed animal watching from the camp, as many animals stay there all year round. Over sundowners we experience the unique spectacle of changing light and magical atmosphere in Tanzania for the last time.
Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Camp
Maramboi Tented Camp
Cozy camp between palm trees and grassland
Comfortable
The Camp
The public area consists of a restaurant (indoor and outdoor) and a bar, built on a raised wooden terrace to enjoy the views of the shores of Lake Manyara. To relax or cool off there is a pool with a sun terrace.
Tasteful
The rooms and tents
The camp consists of 30 rooms in total, 20 of which are in tents and another 10 rooms in permanent lodges. Each room is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, a spacious double bed, mosquito net and a private terrace.
Nature Walk
that certain extra
Camp activities include game drives in Tarangire National Park. Nowhere else outside the Serengeti can you marvel at such a high density of animals. Between game drives you can refresh yourself in the swimming pool and recharge your batteries. Enjoy the unique natural landscape on a guided nature walk (approx. 1 hour) to the shores of Lake Manyaras.
"Maramboi Tented Camp at Tarangire Park had a great African atmosphere and again hands-on wildlife."
Maramboi Tented Camp
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Day 14 th,(return journey)
May 23rd Lake Manyara - Kilimanjaro (return journey)
Lake Manyara - Kilimanjaro (return journey)
A special foot stalk is planned for the next morning: a guide leads us along the shore of Lake Manyaras and gives us a detailed insight into the world of plants and animals. After lunch we make our way to the airport in Kilimanjaro and fly back home. The 14 days went by very quickly, but you will remember the adventures and experiences you had for a long time.
Optionally, we would be happy to book a subsequent beach holiday on Zanzibar.
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Itinerary
8 Days - Elewana Safari
We are happy to adapt the offered lodges and camps to your individual wishes.
You stay in beautiful accommodations that we have personally tested for you.
Contact us and we will be happy to make you an individual offer.
Habibi World Travel Á Tour
Your inclusive package:
➥ All transfers between hotel/airport
➥ All game drives and game viewing in jeep
➥ Boat trips on Lake Naivasha and Lake Victoria
➥ Maximum of 6 guests in the Landcruiser
➥ Licensed drivers/guides
➥ German-speaking travel companion
➥ All park entrance fees (as of July 19, 2023)
➥ Overnight stay in Nairobi with breakfast
➥ All overnight stays during the safari with full board
➥ Extra lunch on the day of departure
➥ Sundowner, drinking water
➥ Info package
➥ Air ambulance insurance
➥ Tour operator insolvency insurance
➥ The tour price does not include international flights, drinks, personal expenses, visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania (currently $50 and $50) and trip cancellation insurance upon request
Group size:
Minimum number of participants: 6 people
Maximum number of participants: 16 people
DATE: 10.05. - May 23rd
$5,580 US dollars per person in a double room
640 US dollars single room supplement
Optional activities (prices per person):
50 US dollars visit elephant orphanage in Nairobi
50 US dollars visit to a Samburu village
50 US DollarOl Duvai Museum
550 US dollars balloon ride in the Serengeti
We will be happy to advise you and give you valuable tips.
HIGHLIGHTS DURING YOUR SAFARI
Small group and guaranteed window seat
German-speaking travel companion
Wild authenticity in Samburu
Chimpanzees in the Sweetwater Sanctuary
Boat trips on Lake Naivasha and Lake Victoria
“Big Five” in the Masai Mara
Great animal migration in the Serengeti
Big cat population in Ndutu/Southern Serengeti
Olduvai Gorge with its fossil finds (optional)
Fascinating animal density in the Ngorongoro Crater
Hike at Lake Manyara
INFORMATION
May is slowly the end of the rainy season, but the rain usually falls in the evening, is short and heavy and usually does not affect travel enjoyment. Even in the savannahs, the temperature usually stays around 25-30 degrees during the day. During the rainy season, nature awakens to new life everywhere and the savannahs become green and flowers of all colors can be seen everywhere. This creates picturesque landscapes throughout the journey. The other advantage is that there is no other time when the tour is as cheap as in May..
