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Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore this ecologically diverse park on a morning game drive. In Karatu, visit a local school to interact with the children. Your escorted African safari continues to the amazing Ngorongoro area—with its astonishing crater measuring 2,000 feet deep and spanning 102 square miles. Revel in the fantastic game-viewing vantage point to spot lion, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. Next, you’ll enter Serengeti National Park—site of the seasonal great migration of wildebeest, but a great game-viewing area year round. Covering 5,700 square miles, the Serengeti will thrill you with both morning and afternoon game drives with the chance to see Nile crocodiles, big cats, giraffes, and gazelles.
This escorted Africa safari through Kenya and Tanzania is a dream-come-true for the adventurous of spirit.
Small Group Discovery
Each Cosmos Africa safari tour is limited to an average of just 20 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Cosmos escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Safari Guide/Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery African safari vacation is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.
Highlights
Three game drives
AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK Three game drives
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK Game drive
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA Full-day game drive
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK Three game drives
2022 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners
ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA
Day1
Welcome to Africa! Arrive this evening, check in to your hotel, and prepare for your safari adventure!
NAIROBI–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE.
Day2
This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. After lunch at your lodge, set out on your first game drive in search of the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA
Day3
Today, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in the “Mara,” as it is called by locals. Part of the Serengeti ecosystem, the reserve boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra arrives the population enlarges by almost 2 million. This provides a great food source for predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, and hyena.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
MAASAI MARA–NAIROBI–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AREA
Day4
Today, board a plane for the quick flight to Nairobi. After a short break, drive to Amboseli National Park, best known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa at some 19,341 feet. Embark on an afternoon game drive before settling in at your lodge.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AMBOSELI AREA.
Day5
Morning and afternoon game drives offer you a great opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You might also spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. During the heat of the day, relax at your lodge.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
AMBOSELI AREA–ARUSHA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK AREA
Day6
This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. After lunch in Arusha, proceed to your camp overlooking Lake Manyara.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
LAKE MANYARA AREA–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
Day7
Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischievous primates, giraffe, hippo, and more on your morning game drive. Then, journey to your lodge and enjoy some time at leisure this afternoon.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
NGORONGORO AREA
Day8
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is technically a caldera—the world’s largest unflooded one, in fact, at more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in this area year round. You can see lion, Cape buffalo, hippo, elephant, and flamingo. This is also your best chance to see the rare black rhinoceros. A picnic lunch will be served in the crater.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
NGORONGORO AREA–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK AREA
Day9
Today, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, it attracts visitors from around the world and is great for game viewing year round. Enjoy lunch at your lodge before an afternoon game drive.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SERENGETI
Day10
The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles, so it is no surprise that the name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. You have the chance to see the big cats—lion, leopard, and cheetah—as well as an abundance of other animals, including the Nile crocodile, giraffe, gazelle, and eland.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
SERENGETI–ARUSHA.
Day11
Fly back to Arusha and transfer to the Mount Meru Hotel, where a day room has been reserved for your use. Schedule departing flights after 5 pm.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- All game viewing is done at your own risk. We will require a signed liability waiver prior to travel.
- We don’t recommend this vacation to guests with serious back problems due to rough driving on/off road in/between game parks.
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Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Tamarind Tree Hotel
First-Class
Located just 5 kms southwest of the City and easy access to Nairobi, it's national park and other attrictions. This beautiful hotel has lots to offer to make the most of your stay.
Location
Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
- Elevator
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Coffee Maker
- Internet Access
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Television
- Phone
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
Mara Sopa Lodge
First-Class
Set in expansive wooded gardens, the lodge has an ethnic design that incorporates traditional round buildings with thatched roofs and cottage-style guestrooms featuring verandas and ensuite bathrooms.
Location
C14, Keekorok, Oloolaimutia Valley, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Moderate First-Class
Nestled in 190 acres of wooded Maasai land, the lodge sits on the foothills of Africa's highest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro. Mature wooded gardens with a variety of trees and plants, from thorn trees and acacias, to fragrant frangipanis, colorful bougainvillea and giant cactus plants thrive in these surroundings. Electricity is provided during limited hours: 4:30 am to 9 am, 1 pm to 2 pm & 6 pm to midnight. 24-hour power may be requested for breathing machines.
Location
, Amboseli National Park Area, Kenya
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Pool
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Complimentary Toiletries
Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Superior Tourist-Class
In the middle of the rolling grasslands of Tanzania, against the dramatic angles of the Rift Valley Escarpment and the overlooking Lake Manyara stands The Lake Manyara Wildlife Camp. Accommodations consist tents and cottages all with private balconies. The restaurant caters to all tastes and an infinity pool offers great views out to the national park.
Location
Lake Manyara, Lake Manyara National Park Area, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Gift Shop
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Concierge desk
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Room Service
- Complimentary Toiletries
Marera Valley Lodge
First-Class
Located close to Karatu, Marera Valley Lodge offers convenient access to Ngorongoro Crater. The lodge has a cozy setting with lovely landscaped gardens overlooking the beautiful Tanzania countryside. The central part of the lodge features a reception room, lounge, and bar overlooking a large swimming pool.
Location
B144 , Karatu, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Currency Exchange
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Available
Room Facilities
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Hair Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safe
Serengeti Sopa Lodge
First-Class
Nestled in the acacia woodland on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the plains of the south-western Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous parks in the world, and host to the largest and most spectacular annual migration of the wildebeest. Electricity is provided 24 hours a day.
Location
, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Hotel Facilities
- Gift Shop
- Free WiFi
- Currency Exchange
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Window Opens
