Tour Type : Leisure Tours
Destinations
Ngorongoro Crater - Tarangire National Park - Amboseli National Park - Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Elmenteita - Zanzibar
Your Itinerary
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Tuesday - USA Departure
Assemble at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at least 3 hours before your departure time. Flight details TBA. (Flight schedule and timings subject to change, please check before arriving at the airport.)
Enjoy onboard amenities and overnight on your flight.
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Wednesday - Arrival in Tanzania (D)
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and proceed through immigration and baggage collection. Meet our Airport Representative and drive to Karatu (250kms, 3 hours’ drive approx).
Check in at your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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Thursday - Ngorongoro Crater (B,L,D)
After an early breakfast, depart with a picnic lunch box and descend on the crater floor for a full day of game drive.
Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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Friday - Lake Manyara National Park & Tarangire National Park (B,L,D)
After breakfast depart and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (70kms, 1 hours’ drive approx). Enjoy a morning game drive followed by lunch at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge. After lunch depart and drive to Tarangire National Park (135kms, 2 hours’ drive approx.).
Tarangire National Park, situated within Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is an awe-inspiring national park comprising of granite ridges, river valleys, mixed vegetative landscapes, and free-roaming wildlife. During the annual dry season, the Tarangire River is a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Large herds of elephants and migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland gather and not surprisingly the predators follow. With lion being among the most commonly spotted animal, it is a rare day that a visitor does not spot this majestic animal prowling or grazing. Tarangire is also the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as oryx and gerenuk are seen regularly. This expansive area is also known for its spectacular baobab trees, its breathtaking views of the Masaai Steppe and the wondrous mountains to the south.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive en-route to the lodge and check-in to lodge.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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Saturday - Tarangire National Park & Amboseli National Park (B,L,D)
Enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge. This morning depart with a picnic lunch box and drive to Amboseli via Arusha (455kms, 7 hours’ drive approx). Immigration formalities at the Namanga border and vehicles will be changed, meet with your Kenya drivers and proceed to the park. Arrive at 3pm and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park.
Located in the southern reaches of Kenya, the Amboseli National Park is renowned for its excellent variety of wildlife such as Maasai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya's most popular parks. The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the majestic snowcap of Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of Ol Doinyo Orok. The birding is excellent, especially closer to the lakes and swamps. The park is famous for being the best place in Africa to get close to large herds of elephants among other wildlife species. Other attractions include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and soak up spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world.
Check-in to your lodge.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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Sunday - Amboseli National Park & Nairobi (B,L,D)
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge. Head out for a full morning game drive in the park followed by lunch at the lodge. After lunch depart and drive to Nairobi (250kms, 4.5 hours’ drive approx).
Situated along the Nairobi River in beautiful Kenya, the capital of Nairobi is East Africa's most cosmopolitan city. It serves as an excellent starting point for African safari trips around Kenya. Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place to be. There are some fascinating attractions: its cafe culture, unbridled nightlife, the National Museum, the Karen Blixen Museum and most notably, just 20 minutes from the city centre, wild lions and buffalo roam in the world’s only urban game reserve. Make sure you pay a visit to the elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for a once in a lifetime experience.
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.
Dinner tonight will be at Carnivore Restaurant.
Overnight at your hotel.
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Monday - Masai Mara National Reserve (B,L,D)
After breakfast, depart and drive to the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve (330kms, 6.5 hours’ drive approx).
One of Kenya’s undisputed natural highlights is the Masai Mara National Reserve, which sprawls across more than 1500 square kilometres of the country’s southwest. The park protects a phenomenal array of game, including elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo, as well as crocodile and hippopotamus in the Mara River. The birdlife is no less impressive, with over 450 resident bird species. However, the true highlight here is the Great Migration, recognised as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. To survive the dry months of July to September, some 1.7 million wildebeest, migrate from the parched plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Along with much smaller numbers of antelope, buffalo and zebra, they move to the more forgiving grasslands of the Masai Mara. In their wake come predators such as lion, hyena and cheetah, for whom these giant herds are an easy source of prey.
Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.
Late afternoon enjoy an extensive game drive in the reserve.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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Tuesday - Masai Mara National Reserve (B,L,D)
Enjoy a morning Hot Air Balloon flight (OPTIONAL TOUR – $450 per person) over the Mara Plains followed by a bubbly bush breakfast or enjoy an early morning game drive followed by breakfast at the lodge.
Lunch at the lodge.
Late afternoon enjoy an extensive game drive in the reserve. Compliment your afternoon game drive with a Sundowner cocktail at a location with spectacular views of the setting tropical sun.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
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Wednesday - Lake Elmenteita (B,L,D)
After breakfast depart and drive to Lake Elmenteita (275kms, 5 hours’ drive approx).
Elmenteita, meaning ‘place of dust’, is a photogenic, little soda lake situated in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Famously attracting many visiting flamingos as well as many other birds, it has been named as a World Heritage Site for its prolific birdlife. This is where Kenya’s most famous settler Lord Delamere lived and he was responsible for much of Kenya’s early agricultural experimentation in this fertile area; it is still inhabited by some of his descendants. The shores are often filled with wildlife and the surrounding forests are perfect for long walks and bird watching. Visitors can look forward to visiting the idyllic Kekopey hot springs, game viewing along the lake’s edge, and numerous other activities. Look out for eland, kudu, zebra, gazelle, and warthog families.
Arrive in time for lunch at the camp.
In the afternoon enjoy a guided walk on the shores of the lake, followed by a game drive in the Soysambu Conservancy.
Dinner and overnight at your camp.
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Thursday - Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, & Flight to Zanzibar (B,L,D)
Enjoy an early breakfast at the camp. This morning depart and drive to Nairobi (150kms, 2.5 hours’ drive approx). Upon arrival transfer to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage followed by a visit to Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum. Lunch will be served at Tamambo Karen Blixen Restaurant. After lunch, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Flight details TBA.
Resting approximately 40 kilometres from the Tanzanian coast, Zanzibar Island is characterised by exquisite white- sand beaches fringed by palm trees, and the turquoise waters and reefs here brim with an abundance of exotic marine life. This is a great mecca for watersport enthusiasts who flock here for excellent scuba diving, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, and kitesurfing opportunities. Visitors can even go sailing on traditional dhows. The island’s old city, Stone Town, features a maze of narrow alleyways lined with boutiques, bars, restaurants, bazaars, mosques and ornate Arab houses.
Upon Landing in Zanzibar, our transfer representatives will drive you to your resort for dinner and an evening at leisure. All local brands of alcohol (excluding spirits) are included at this resort.
Overnight at your resort.
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Friday - Stone Town & Spice Plantation (B,L,D)
The next two days are spent relaxing by the beach and absorbing the sun, sand, and Swahili culture.
On this day, you will get to visit stone town, an ancient trading point where the sultans and Oman lived until the 18th century. As you walk the narrow streets with your guide, you will be amused by the history of this town frozen in time. You will visit the House of Wonders, Old fort, Sultan’s palace museum and other historic sites. Following this, you will tour a spice plantation and understand how spices are planted, harvested, and processed. At the end, you will be able to buy fresh spices if you wish.
All meals and all local brands of alcohol (excluding spirits) are included at this resort.
Overnight at your resort.
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Saturday - Day at Leisure in Zanzibar (B,L,D)
Relax and unwind at the beach. Enjoy your day spent at leisure.
All meals and all local brands of alcohol (excluding spirits) are included at this resort.
Overnight at your resort.
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Sunday - Africa Departure (B,L)
Like all good things come to an end, your African safari in the bush and beach ends here with moments and memories to last a lifetime. The rhythm of Africa will constantly bring you back memories of this wonderful continent.
Check out of your resort after breakfast and our transfer vehicles will drop you at Zanzibar airport for your flight back home. Flight details TBA.
Packed lunch provided today.
Tour Prices - Dates
Tour Date
July 9 - 21, 2025
Tour Price
$8389 (Per Person/Double Occupancy)
Inclusions
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Included
- Round-trip airfare from New York (call for business class pricing or other departure airports)
- One local flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar
- Full board accommodation with breakfast, lunch and dinner with vegetarian meals (if required) at all camps and lodges in the national parks and the beach.
- All transfers and game drives (Safaris) in 4x4 safari Landcruiser (exclusive use) with competent English- speaking guide. Closed body with pop-up roof for game viewing. Non-AC.
- All entrance fees
- Visit to Ngorongoro viewpoint and Masai Manyatta (Village)
- Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant on Day 6
- Sundowner Cocktail in Masai Mara
- Visit to Karen Blixen Museum & Giraffe Centre & Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
- Mineral water in the car
- Stone town and spice farm tour in Zanzibar
- Selected drinks included at Zanzibar
Exclusions
- Tips to guides and drivers ($10 per person/per day). A total of $130 in cash will be collected on tour
- Visas for Tanzania & Kenya (fees may apply)
- Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required. Please contact your medical provider. (fees may apply)
- Medical Insurance & Travel insurance (highly recommended. Please contact us for best pricing on travel insurance)
- Wildlife experiences are subject to nature and cannot be guaranteed.
- Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary or mentioned as optional extras.
- Expenses of a personal nature including porterage, laundry, wines, mineral water, mini bar, telephone charges, and all items of personal nature and food and drinks not forming part of the group menus\
- Pre-assigned seating and checked bag fees might apply
(B, L, D stands for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Booking Procedures
Please read the Terms and conditions of travel and agree in the Booking form before submission, as your booking is subject to the terms listed below. A contract is entered into once your travel agent or Faith Holidays receives your signed booking form and deposit, and we accept and confirm the booking. Please note that travel arrangements are not confirmed until stated so in writing by Faith Holidays
Payment
A deposit of $750 per person is required to secure reservations, which will be applied to the price of the tour. Additional deposits may be required. The balance of the cost must be paid 90 days before you travel. Payments must be paid to the order of ‘Faith Holidays Inc.” If the final balance is not received on time Faith Holidays reserves the right to treat the booking as cancelled by you and cancellation charges may be applied. If you book your travel within 90 days of departure, the full amount must be paid at booking.
Credit Cards
All prices quoted include a 4 % discount for payment by cash, check and Money order.
Travel Protection Plan (Optional charge)
Faith Holidays Inc. recommends you to purchase a Travel Protection Plan for Trip, Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical & Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and many more
Passports & Visas
A valid US passport is required for US Citizens. Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond completion of travel. Visas may be required and for US Citizens we will furnish the relevant details after receipt of your booking deposit and confirmation of your booking. Non US citizens should consult with appropriate Consulates and Embassies. It is the responsibility of the individual traveler to secure proper documentation prior to joining the tour. It is the responsibility of the Traveller to become informed about the most current travel advisories and warnings by referring to the US State Department’s travel website @ www.travel.state.gov or by phone at 1-888-407-4747. In the event of an active State Department. Should the Traveler choose to travel notwithstanding any travel advisory or Travel Warning against travel to the specific destination location/s of the trip, the traveler is subject to be responsible for all risk of personal injury, death, or property damage that may arise out of the events like those advised or warned against.
What Your Tour Price Generally Includes & Excludes
Your Tour Price Includes
- Economy class Airfare from USA as listed in the brochure (Business Class Option available- Please contact us)
- Accommodations on Double Occupancy with Bath, Single room supplement applies
- Standard class on rail, road, Cruise and other transportation as described in our brochure
- Inflight meals and/or refreshments according to Airline itinerary.
- Transfers between the appropriate overseas airports/stations/port and your hotels according to each itinerary unless otherwise stated.
- Excursions and tours as per brochure
- Meals as described in Brochure
- Services of professional guides and/or a Tour Escort
Your Tour Price Excludes
- International Airfare, unless otherwise stated.
- The cost of personal items such as laundry, drinks with meals or otherwise, incidentals , etc.
- Airport departure taxes.
- Optional excursions.
- Cost of Visas and passports.
- Transport between your home and home airport/station/port.
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis.
- Gratuities for services on all individual tours and gratuities to your Tour Escort.
- Airline baggage fees. Most Airline charges fees for checked bags.
- Pre-assigned Airline Seats incur additional fees.
- Still, video, film and professional camera fees
Alterations Made to the Scheduled Program
Our tours are planned in advance and changes may be unavoidable due to circumstances amounting to “Force Majeure” or similar reasons beyond our control, such as delays in departures on travel booking or closure of a hotel, strikes, riots, natural occurrences, decisions by State Government or Tourist Organizations altering the itinerary, the duration of time spend in a city or even omitting a city or part of the itinerary due to a local situation. In such cases we will offer comparable alternative arrangements. If any of the circumstances listed above occur during the course of the tour, we reserve the right to alter the schedule itinerary accordingly and no compensation will be paid.
We will make every reasonable effort to provide you with the booked tour arrangements but minor changes may occur. If they are significant we shall, if possible inform you or your travel agent before departure. In the event of such amendment being made, you will be liable for any cancellation/retention charges that may be levied for the previously booked service and for any costs incurred by Faith Holidays and their agents in attempting to secure any revised arrangements. Please note that Faith Holidays will not be liable to reimburse additional expenses undertaken by the client in preparation for the tour. These include and are not limited to international tickets, used mileage awards and fees, cost of visas, immunization etc.
Tour Prices
Tour prices are based on US dollars (Unless otherwise noted) and exchange rates in effect. They are subject to variation if there are increases due to governmental actions, additional taxes, exchange rates, increases in scheduled airfare or increases in fuel surcharges. Any increase in the original tour price will be notified to you at least 90 days before departure. If you make your booking within 90 days of departure surcharge will be included in your invoice. Faith holidays will absorb an amount equivalent to two percent of tour price. Any surcharge will not exceed 10 percent of the listed tour price. If you settle the final balance by the due date we will absorb any price increases after that due date. In return for this commitment, we are unable to make any refund or reduce any other costs should the value of the US dollar improve against the currencies used. For scheduled group departures, it may be necessary to re-cost your tour due to low number of participants. You will be contacted 90 days prior to your departure date and advised should a supplementary fee apply. If all group members accept the increased cost the tour will operate as scheduled. However, if the supplement is not accepted by you then you will be entitled to full refund of all monies paid or a transfer to another tour.
Our Responsibilities
Faith Holidays makes arrangements with airlines, hotels and other independent parties to provide you with the travel services you purchase. We do not own or operate any of the accommodations, transport or other facilities used in connection with our tours. We therefore cannot accept liability for negligence of the staff of these organizations. These parties are independent suppliers over whom we have no direct control. Faith holidays is not liable in the event of any failure by any person or company to render any transportation, accommodation or other travel service to be provided on the journeys, or for expenses incurred due to delays caused by weather, strikes, war, civil disturbances, natural disasters, flight delays, government actions, mechanical failures or any acts of God.
Faith Holidays cannot assume any responsibility for flight delays, cancellations or missed connections and is not liable for any expenses or consequences resulting therefrom, and such expenses shall be borne by the client. When you travel with an airline the Conditions of Carriage of that airline will apply. These conditions are subject to International Agreements and may limit or exclude liability.
The participant waives any claim against Faith Holidays for any damage to, or loss of, or injury to, or death of, due to any act, or negligence of any airlines, surface transportation companies, hotels or any person rendering any of the services or accommodations included. Faith Holidays cannot be held responsible for any claim, losses, damages for delay of baggage or other properties, inconvenience, loss of enjoyment, upset and disappointments, distress or frustrations, whether physical or mental, resulting from the act or omission of any party providing services. We do take all responsible steps to insure that organizations providing service maintain standards, which are acceptable within the norm in each locality. The participant assumes the risks and understands that all travel has inherent risk that may result in injury or death and that participation in activities, including but not limited to driving, hiking, walking on uneven surfaces, riding on rough roads, rafting, boating, canoeing, riding in helicopters, on trains, in boats, swimming, surfing, horseback or camel riding, and any other activities. The information contained in this brochure has been compiled with all reasonable care, is accurate to best of knowledge and is given in good faith. Faith Holidays highly recommend you to purchase Travelers insurance to protect your travel investment. Without insurance in case of incident, you may have to pay out of pocket for medical evacuation, medical care or other large expenses.
All services are subject to the laws of the countries in which these services are rendered. Venue for all claims or disputes shall be exclusively in whose courts using NYC law, shall have exclusive jurisdiction. Damage claims against Faith Holidays shall be limited to the value of the particular item in dispute and not for any incidental, consequential, or special damages. Faith Holidays assumes responsibility for representations it makes, but not for those made by others and including, but not limited to, any employee of Faith holidays or independent travel agent. Payment for reservations on any Faith Holidays travel arrangements shall constitute consent to all the provisions in the Booking Terms & Conditions published herein and is binding on all travel participants.
Cancellation
If you wish to cancel your travel arrangements, you must notify Faith Holidays in writing by letter, fax or email to Faith Holidays. Please note deposits are non-refundable. Please state the reason for cancellation as your reason for cancellation may be covered by insurance policy under their covered reasons. If notification of cancellation is received more than 90 days before departure you will only lose your deposit. For notification received within 90 days of departure, cancellation charges are as follows:
| Cancellation charges per person. | ||
| No of days of departure | Charges | |
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| 91+ days before departure | Deposit Non- refundable | |
| 90-31 days before departure | Penalty 50 % | |
| 30- Day of Departure | Penalty 100% | |
(Airline and Cruise Penalties not part of the above percentages. There is no exception to cancellation fees)
Cancellations received Fridays for tour departures that Weekend (Saturday, Sunday and Monday) will be treated as day of departure cancellation. We cannot give any allowance for meals, rooms, excursions, etc. not taken, when these are included in the price of the program.
Points to be Noted
- All images in the brochures or advertisements are only for representation purpose.
- All passengers need to be in possession of valid visas, confirmed air tickets and overseas travel insurance.
- All Passengers joining the tours must travel to / from the hub city as per the itinerary, at their own expense.
- All meals are preset, and a-la carte is not possible. Packed meals may be provided on certain days to keep up the schedule of the itinerary.
- All damages caused to the hotel rooms/Coach/other amenities during the tour, shall be payable by the passengers. Faith Holidays Inc will not be liable for the same.
- All Passengers must take extra care of their personal belongings while on the tour, every country of travel is prone to thefts and bag/purse snatching. Faith Holidays Inc will not be liable for any loss of belongings/baggage.
- The tour cost does not include cost of airfare, visas and overseas medical insurance unless specified in each of the itineraries
- The company will not be responsible or accept any liability for any damages, loss, baggage loss, theft, injury, accident, death, breakdown or any irregularity, which may occur during the tour.
- The company will not be responsible for any damage or irregularities due to weather conditions, strikes, war, quarantine and any other cause whatsoever and all such loss or expense must be borne by the passengers. Insurance policies must be carried while on tour.
- The right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, airplane, bus, ship or other services is reserved by the management of the company.
- The Tour Manager, guide and the driver will provide the best service during the tour to enjoy the sites as per itinerary within the jurisdiction of each of the sites of visit.
- The Management reserve the right to change a hotel of similar class if it is deemed advisable or necessary. Tour Manager / Guide reserves the right to amend the itinerary.in the interest of the Tour.
- The Management reserve the right to amend, alter, vary or withdraw any departure, excursion advertised.
- Refunds will not be provided for the unutilized part of the any services like meals, sightseeing, transfers, etc mentioned in the tour.
- For Detailed “Terms and Condition” please refer the Booking form.
Remarks
- Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
- There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour .
- Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
- Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing. The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally
- or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.
