A luxury safari offering the "Best of the Best" in Kenya and Tanzania. Prepare to have your expectations exceeded!
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Locations Visited
Nairobi, Samburu Game Reserve, Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park
Countries Visited
Kenya, Tanzania
Travel Style
African Safari, Adventure, Luxury Travel
Accommodations
8 nights included
Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania - Mahali Mzuri
Itinerary
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Day 1
Nairobi
On arrival you will be met by a Lion World Travel Representative and transferred to the 5-star Hemingways Nairobi.
Accommodation
Hemingways Nairobi- Deluxe Room
Day 2
Nairobi/ Samburu
Transfer to Wilson Airport and connect with your scheduled flight to Samburu. On arrival you will be met by your local driver-guide and take a short game drive enroute to the luxurious Sasaab. The airy rooms with four poster beds, open-air bathrooms, and private plunge pools, make for a completely invigorating experience.
Spend the afternoon on a game drive. Return to the camp in time to relax before dinner.
Accommodation
Sasaab Lodge – Luxury Room
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 3
Samburu
On your game drive you will see an astounding number of animals from elephant to lion, leopard and cheetah and the ‘Samburu Special Six’: the Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Gerenuk antelope, Guenther’s dik-dik and Somali ostrich.
Accommodation
Sasaab Lodge – Luxury Room
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 4
Samburu/Maasai Mara
This morning you will fly to the Maasai Mara and stay at the stunning luxury Mahali Mzuri Camp.
Mahali Mzuri camp is located just north of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Gorgeous, tented suites on raised platforms include a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathroom, sitting area and a large deck with views over the landscape - perfect for spotting the game that will almost certainly wander into view!
Later venture out on an evening game drive that will surely provide amazing close encounters with The Mara’s fantastic wildlife.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya Tanzania light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage.
Accommodation
Mahali Mzuri - Tented Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Maasai Mara
In migration season witness the Great Migration, as the camp is located right in the path of the annual migration. There is an abundance of resident game all year round which will provide excellent wildlife sightings on morning and evening game drive. A number of lion pride territories meet in the Motorogi Conservancy which can make for some interesting encounters.
Accommodation
Mahali Mzuri Camp- Tented Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Highlights
Maasai Mara National Reserve
The Mara is home to the largest population of lions in Kenya, particularly the superb black-maned males. These magnificent predators spend most of the day sleeping in the shade of Acacia Trees.
Day 6
Maasai Mara
Depart on a hot Air Balloon safari and bush breakfast today (weather dependent).
Accommodation
Mahali Mzuri - Tented Suite
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Highlights
Hot Air Balloon
Prepare for an unforgettable flight over the vast expanse of Maasai Mara and see the wonders of Africa from a perspective that few have the privilege to experience.
Day 7
Masaai Mara/ Serengeti
Take a light aircraft flight from Masai Mara to Nairobi, to connect to Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti National Reserve and Serengeti Bushtops, an oasis of 5-star luxury within one of the world’s most magical settings.
Please Note: Luggage restrictions on the Kenya light aircraft transfer flights is 15kg/33lbs in soft bags – including hand luggage.
Return from safari and watch the sun set from the comfort of your patio before dinner.
Accommodation
Serengeti Bushtops Camp- Luxury Tent
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 8
Serengeti
Enjoy a full day game drive, with a picnic lunch.
Accommodation
Serengeti Bushtops Camp- Luxury Tent
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Highlights
Serengeti
Embark on exhilarating game drives through vast plains that stretch to the horizon and encounter Africa’s most iconic wildlife. Let the magic of this legendary landscape leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Day 9
Serengeti/Kilimanjaro/Depart
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will connect with your ongoing flight.
Amazing wildlife sightings in open-vehicle safaris.
In migration season, witness “the greatest show on earth”.
The Samburu "special six" - unique game species of the north.
Soar over the Maasai Mara on an extraordinary hot air balloon safari.
Intimate guided walks, bird watching and stargazing
Evening sundowners as the sun sets over the African skies
What's Included
8 Breakfasts/7 Lunch/7 Dinners
Lion World Travel Representative Meet & Greet upon arrival.
Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary.
Internal flights as indicated above: Wilson to Samburu, Samburu to Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara to Wilson (Nairobi), Wilson to Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro to Kogatende and Kogatende to Kilimanjaro
All arrival and departure transfers
Selected, non-premium beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol, selection varies by lodge)
Services of an English speaking driver-guide, game viewing drives.
Game viewing drives
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Angama Mara (weather dependent)
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Terms & Conditions
Safari Notes:
Your Lion World Travel safari includes a “meet and greet” upon arrival. While on safari you will have local experts, rangers, drivers and/or trackers join you on your day tours, game drives and safari activities.
*International Air Included Safaris: Please note that airfares are included on selected safaris only, as noted in the safari "inclusions". Pricing on these safaris includes airfares, fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees, and September 11th Security fee.
Travel to Africa often requires an overnight flight. For safaris where international airfare is not included, please arrange flights to arrive on Day 1 of itinerary.
Terms & Conditions:
All safari prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Exclusive Vacation Packages (Small Group Safaris) are based on a minimum of four passengers to operate.
Prices are in U.S. dollars, are true and accurate at time of publishing, are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only and are available to Costco members residing in the United States.
All offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without notice.
A Single Supplement cost applies for solo traveler bookings, contact us for rates.
Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
Due to currency fluctuation, as well as government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond the control of Lion World Travel or Costco Travel, the price is subject to change.
Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash.
Cancellation and change fees may apply.
Costco Travel disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors.
Please note: The supplier for this product, Lion World Travel, is a Canadian-based company. Therefore, individual banks may apply a foreign currency service fee to credit card transactions.
Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, and Medical Insurance is required – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.
Visas
United States of America passport holders require visas for Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Visas should be obtained prior to departure either on-line or from the relevant Embassy or High Commission in Washington DC. Visas on arrival will not be issued for Kenya.
Passports
For visitors to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania, passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended return date.
Passport must contain at least 2 blank visa pages (each) for South Africa and Zimbabwe and 3 blank visa pages (each) for Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique.
Vaccinations & Health Precautions
Malaria is prevalent in the countries included in this itinerary. It is recommended to consult a doctor or travel clinic prior to travel regarding the appropriate precautions to take.
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended prior to arrival in Tanzania and required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Other vaccinations that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus.
For information, visit your family physician or the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel/.
Covid protocols and entry requirements are also in place for visitors to Africa. Requirements vary between countries. Please speak to your Africa Specialist for information specific to your itinerary.
Traveling with children
If you are traveling to South Africa with a child/children under the age of 18 you must travel with an unabridged birth certificate, in English, even if both parents are traveling with the child(ren). Airlines will be forced to deny boarding if the required documentation is not produced.
For information on travel to Africa, including potential alerts and warnings, visit the official website for the U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.