Tanzania, Uganda & Kenya by Helicopter
Prepared for Gian Rico
Itinerary
Day 1: Burunge & Lake Manyara
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport to meet you pilot and helicopter. Fly northwards to the Burunge Wildlife Area located between Lake Manyara and Tarangire. The region has a diversity of habitats and exciting wildlife.
Chem Chem, 2 nights.
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater
Continue North towards the Northern Rift, flying over this volcanic area where the landscape is constantly changing. From the lodge walk around the Ngorongoro crater. Take a day trip to Lake Manyara and Eyasi where you will stop to visit the Hadza tribe.
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, 1 night.
Day 4: Grumeti Reserve
The next stop is Grumeti, a wildlife conservancy. Fly over Lake Natron and Ol Doinyo Lengai, the coolest volcano in the world. Spot vast numbers of game from the helicopter as you fly over wildlife conservancies. Spend time on game drives and walking through the bush.
Sasakwa Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 6: Lake Victoria
Our final stop in Tanzania is an island off the shores of Lake Victoria. Fly around this vast lake before meeting a boat for a sundowner. First we must clear customs at Mwanza and Kisoro before flying to an Island off the shores of Lake Victoria.
Rubondo Island Lodge, 1 night.
Day 7: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We leave the Savannah behind, our next stop the forests of Uganda. First we must clear customs at Kisoro and Mwanza before flying to our destination, Clouds - positioned on 'Nteko Ridge' high above the afro-montane forest on the south side of Bwindi.
Trekking for Gorillas from the lodge.
Clouds Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 9: Crater Lakes
Fly north to the Great Lakes region of western Uganda. Afternoon Kibale Forest Chimpanzee trek. Evening flight over the Rwenzori mountains.
Ndali Lodge, 1 night.
Day 10: Murchison Falls
Continue north to Murchison Falls. Boat cruise and wildlife experience.
Nile Safari Lodge, 1 night.
Day 11: Kidepo National Park
Enjoy the wildlife and landscapes of Kidepo National Park
Apoka Lodge, 2 nights.
Day 13: Lake Turkana & The Suguta Valley
Leaving the forests behind, we fly to the North of Kenya. Here we spend time exploring Lake Turkana and the Chalbi desert. Head out on quadbikes to explore the arid surroundings. Take the fishing boat out on to the Lake for the day.
Koros Camp, 2 nights.
Day 15: Borana conservancy
Fly down the Suguta Valley towards Laikipia for our last days in Kenya.
Arijiju, 2 nights.
End of your safari
TANZANIA
Outlined with the delicate blush of tens of thousands of flamingos, Lake Manyara is a must-see birding experience between November and April. Surrounded by lush marshland, the lake is home to large populations of wildlife, among them lions famous for climbing trees. If a contemplative soak is the order of the day, there are hot springs ideal for the task.
DAY 1 - 2: LAKE MANYARA
A stylish, secluded, 5-star safari lodge, where the concept of Slow Safari was born. Walk with the Maasai, track giraffes on foot and savour sundowners on the edge of Lake Manyara
CHEM CHEM LODGE