Photo Safari to Kenya and Tanzania - February 2016
Optional Extension to see Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda
Masai Mara Serengeti
Rwanda
All International flights are arranged by Civic Travel a proud member of Travellers Choice.
(Founded in 1969, CivicTravel Service is a boutique travel agency that prides itself as being the oldest established agency in Canberra).
Itinerary in brief:
DAY 01: Depart Canberra for Nairobi
DAY 02: Arrival in Nairobi and overnight
DAY 03: Drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 04: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 05: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 06: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 07: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 08: Depart for Speke Bay – Lake Victoria
DAY 09: Depart for Serengeti National Park
DAY 10: Full day in Serengeti National Park
DAY 11: Full day in Serengeti National Park
DAY 12: Full day in Serengeti National Park
DAY 13: Full day in Serengeti National park
DAY 14: Drive to Arusha and onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport for outbound departure.
DAY 15: Arrive in Australia
Detailed itinerary:-
Meals provided: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner
Day 01: (16th Feb) Depart Canberra for Nairobi
Day 02: (17th Feb) Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi (Transfers may be provided independently depending on arrival times)
Accommodation at The Eka Hotel
No meals included as this is considered as a travel day
Day 03: (18th Feb) Nairobi / Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Early breakfast at the hotel
At 0700 Hrs begin drive to Mara and arrive in time for lunch
Afternoon game drive
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 04: (19th Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 05: (20th Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 06: (21st Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 07: (22nd Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 08: (23rd Feb) Maasai Mara Game Reserve / Speke Bay – Lake Victoria
Early morning game drive
Depart for Speke Bay – Lake Victoria (5.5 Hrs drive) – Vehicle swap at the border
Afternoon at leisure (or excursions at additional cost)
Accommodation at Speke Bay Lodge
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 09: (24th Feb) Speke Bay – Lake Victoria / Serengeti National Park
Depart for Serengeti National Park (Approx. 2 Hrs drive to the gate)
Game drives
Accommodation at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 10: (25th Feb) Full day in Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 11: (26th Feb) Full day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 12: (27th Feb) Full day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodation at Lake Ndutu Luxury Lodge
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 13: (28th Feb) Full day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodation at Lake Ndutu LuxuryLodge
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 14: (29th Feb) Drive to Arusha, lunch and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Early morning breakfast and game drive en route to Arusha with picnic lunch
Drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
B & L
Day 15: (2nd Mar) Arrive Australia
End of services!
See optional Gorila extension below.
Your safari is inclusive of: -
Arrival / departure transfers in Nairobi
Transport in one (01) custom safari built long wheel based Landcruiser with
pop-up roof on exclusive use
All Park entrance fees to the mentioned parks & reserves
English speaking driver/guide, conversant with all requirements necessary for photographers
Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
01 Night on bed & breakfast accommodation at The Eka Hotel
05 Nights on full board accommodation at Mara Bush Camp
01 Night on full board accommodation at Speke Bay Lodge
05 Nights on full board accommodation at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
All airport transfers on arrival / departure
Mineral water during game drives
Cost Please Note: Land content costs are in US dollars
Airfare:
Australia-Nairobi-Australia: from approx. AUD1980 return (depending on availability of booking classes at time of booking)
Land content in Kenya and Tanzania:
This Safari is designed for photographers and people who would like to learn about photographing wildlife, in natural environments. Each person is allocated a row of seats in Kenya and Tanzania when on game drives.
Option 01: Based on a minimum of 03 persons in a safari Equipped Landcruiser
USD.5,190.00 per person sharing in a double / twin
Option 02: Based on a minimum of 04 persons in a safari Equipped Landcruiser
USD.4,780.00 per person sharing in a double / twin
Single room supplement @ USD.770.00 per person for the entire safari
The above safaris are exclusive of: -
Any items of personal nature such as premium beverages, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc
International flights
visas
Tips / gratuities for the camp / lodge staff and your driver / guide
Medical / Travel insurance
Entrance fees for cultural visits and schools
Change in itinerary
Any extras not mentioned above such as extra meals or activities
Optional extension to see the Mountain Gorillas for 2 viewings over 2 days in Rwanda
Please contact me regarding costs to Rwanda via the Contact form About .
Detailed itinerary:
DAY 14 (29th Feb):
Arrive in Kigali and transfer to Hotel Portofino (or equivalent) for your overnight stay.
DAY 15 (1st Mar):
After breakfast you will be taken by car to Musanze, the starting point for our Gorilla trekking the following two days. Accommodation at the Hotel La Palme (or equivalent) in Musanze.
B
DAY 16 (2nd Mar):
Pick up from the hotel in the morning to get to the starting point for tracking the mountain gorillas. The hike through lush and at times dense bush can be strenuous and exhausting, and may last up to a few hours depending on the location of the mountain gorillas. Porters will be available for hire for a fee (between USD10 and USD 20 per porter). Once we have reached the gorillas, there will be a maximum of one hour to see them. Afterwards return to Hotel La Palme for rest and recuperation.
B
Optional Extension to see Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda
Masai Mara Serengeti
Rwanda
All International flights are arranged by Civic Travel a proud member of Travellers Choice.
(Founded in 1969, CivicTravel Service is a boutique travel agency that prides itself as being the oldest established agency in Canberra).
Itinerary in brief:
DAY 01: Depart Canberra for Nairobi
DAY 02: Arrival in Nairobi and overnight
DAY 03: Drive to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 04: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 05: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 06: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 07: Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
DAY 08: Depart for Speke Bay – Lake Victoria
DAY 09: Depart for Serengeti National Park
DAY 10: Full day in Serengeti National Park
DAY 11: Full day in Serengeti National Park
DAY 12: Full day in Serengeti National Park
DAY 13: Full day in Serengeti National park
DAY 14: Drive to Arusha and onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport for outbound departure.
DAY 15: Arrive in Australia
Detailed itinerary:-
Meals provided: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch & D=Dinner
Day 01: (16th Feb) Depart Canberra for Nairobi
Day 02: (17th Feb) Nairobi
Arrival in Nairobi (Transfers may be provided independently depending on arrival times)
Accommodation at The Eka Hotel
No meals included as this is considered as a travel day
Day 03: (18th Feb) Nairobi / Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Early breakfast at the hotel
At 0700 Hrs begin drive to Mara and arrive in time for lunch
Afternoon game drive
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 04: (19th Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 05: (20th Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 06: (21st Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 07: (22nd Feb) Full day in Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Mara Bush Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 08: (23rd Feb) Maasai Mara Game Reserve / Speke Bay – Lake Victoria
Early morning game drive
Depart for Speke Bay – Lake Victoria (5.5 Hrs drive) – Vehicle swap at the border
Afternoon at leisure (or excursions at additional cost)
Accommodation at Speke Bay Lodge
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 09: (24th Feb) Speke Bay – Lake Victoria / Serengeti National Park
Depart for Serengeti National Park (Approx. 2 Hrs drive to the gate)
Game drives
Accommodation at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 10: (25th Feb) Full day in Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 11: (26th Feb) Full day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodations at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 12: (27th Feb) Full day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodation at Lake Ndutu Luxury Lodge
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 13: (28th Feb) Full day Serengeti National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives (Or full day unlimited game drives at your convenience)
Accommodation at Lake Ndutu LuxuryLodge
B, L &D – beverages payable direct / extra
Day 14: (29th Feb) Drive to Arusha, lunch and drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Early morning breakfast and game drive en route to Arusha with picnic lunch
Drop off at Kilimanjaro International Airport
B & L
Day 15: (2nd Mar) Arrive Australia
End of services!
See optional Gorila extension below.
Your safari is inclusive of: -
Arrival / departure transfers in Nairobi
Transport in one (01) custom safari built long wheel based Landcruiser with
pop-up roof on exclusive use
All Park entrance fees to the mentioned parks & reserves
English speaking driver/guide, conversant with all requirements necessary for photographers
Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary
01 Night on bed & breakfast accommodation at The Eka Hotel
05 Nights on full board accommodation at Mara Bush Camp
01 Night on full board accommodation at Speke Bay Lodge
05 Nights on full board accommodation at Serengeti Kati Kati Camp
All airport transfers on arrival / departure
Mineral water during game drives
Cost Please Note: Land content costs are in US dollars
Airfare:
Australia-Nairobi-Australia: from approx. AUD1980 return (depending on availability of booking classes at time of booking)
Land content in Kenya and Tanzania:
This Safari is designed for photographers and people who would like to learn about photographing wildlife, in natural environments. Each person is allocated a row of seats in Kenya and Tanzania when on game drives.
Option 01: Based on a minimum of 03 persons in a safari Equipped Landcruiser
USD.5,190.00 per person sharing in a double / twin
Option 02: Based on a minimum of 04 persons in a safari Equipped Landcruiser
USD.4,780.00 per person sharing in a double / twin
Single room supplement @ USD.770.00 per person for the entire safari
The above safaris are exclusive of: -
Any items of personal nature such as premium beverages, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc
International flights
visas
Tips / gratuities for the camp / lodge staff and your driver / guide
Medical / Travel insurance
Entrance fees for cultural visits and schools
Change in itinerary
Any extras not mentioned above such as extra meals or activities
Optional extension to see the Mountain Gorillas for 2 viewings over 2 days in Rwanda
Please contact me regarding costs to Rwanda via the Contact form About .
Detailed itinerary:
DAY 14 (29th Feb):
Arrive in Kigali and transfer to Hotel Portofino (or equivalent) for your overnight stay.
DAY 15 (1st Mar):
After breakfast you will be taken by car to Musanze, the starting point for our Gorilla trekking the following two days. Accommodation at the Hotel La Palme (or equivalent) in Musanze.
B
DAY 16 (2nd Mar):
Pick up from the hotel in the morning to get to the starting point for tracking the mountain gorillas. The hike through lush and at times dense bush can be strenuous and exhausting, and may last up to a few hours depending on the location of the mountain gorillas. Porters will be available for hire for a fee (between USD10 and USD 20 per porter). Once we have reached the gorillas, there will be a maximum of one hour to see them. Afterwards return to Hotel La Palme for rest and recuperation.
B
DAY 16 (3rd Mar):
The second day of tracking the mountain gorillas will make you smile even more! Afterwards driven back to Kigali (Hotel Portofino) or equivalent for a last overnight stay in Kigali.
B
DAY 17 (4th Mar):
Enjoy the sights of Kigali during a sightseeing trip late morning. Board the aircraft for Nairobi late afternoon. At Nairobi board your direct connecting flight on Emirates to Dubai.
B
Day 18 (6th Mar):
Arrive in Australia
The second day of tracking the mountain gorillas will make you smile even more! Afterwards driven back to Kigali (Hotel Portofino) or equivalent for a last overnight stay in Kigali.
B
DAY 17 (4th Mar):
Enjoy the sights of Kigali during a sightseeing trip late morning. Board the aircraft for Nairobi late afternoon. At Nairobi board your direct connecting flight on Emirates to Dubai.
B
Day 18 (6th Mar):
Arrive in Australia