tripofalifetime

Well after 18 months of research, planning, and lots of reading, its almost here. I’m off for an adventure of a lifetime in less than 30 days. I leave Orlando on August 15th for a 3 week experience in Kenya and Tanzania. I want to thank everyone on the Fodor’s board for providing tips, recommendations, and suggestions – all of which helped me prepare for this adventure.

Itinerary is as follows:

August 15th – Depart Orlando
August 16th – Arrive Nairobi
August 17th – Nairobi activities with Kennedy from Waymark Safaris
August 18th – Depart for Masai Mara – Serian Camp (4 nights)
August 22nd – Transfer to Rekero (3 nights)
August 25th – Travel to Tarangire – Oliver’s Camp(3 nights)
August 28th – Travel to Ngorongoro – Sopa Lodge (2 nights)
August 30th – Move to Lake Manyara – Kirurumu (1 night)
August 31st – Travel to Ruaha – Mwagusi (3 nights)
September 3rd – Travel to Selous – Sand Rivers (3 nights)
September 6th – Return to US

I plan to post pictures and a trip report upon my return, as the many reports I reviewed were so very helpful to me and I hope that I can help someone in planning their adventure.

Thanks again to everyone for their help.

Patty

Have a fantastic trip! Looking forward to your photos and report.

MyDogKyle

Great itinerary! Have a wonderful trip, and I too look forward to reading about it when you get back.

atravelynn

Packing time for you!

Fabio

all the best for your trip !! We leave home aug 19th to Northern Tanzania and Masai Mara !! Just wondering why Serengeti was not included in your itinerary... !!

tripofalifetime

Hi Fabio,

From what I've gathered, the migration will primarily be in the Mara at that time. While I'm sure there will still be some herds left in the Serengeti, I wanted to try to position myself closest to the migration. Also, I really wanted to stay at Serian and Rekero.

Fabio

Thanks... I see...

It seems our paths do not cross anywhere, except maybe for the Ngorongoro part on 28th, you coming from tarangire and me going to Arusha :

19th Leaving Florence
20th Arriving in Kilimanjaro
21st Arusha to Tarangire
22nd Tarangire to Lake Manyara
23rd Lake manyara to Serengeti
24-25th Serengeti
26th Serengeti to Ngorongoro
27th Ngorongoro
28th Ngorongoro to Arusha
29th Arusha to Nairobi
30th nairobi to masai Mara
31st Masai Mara
1st Masai Mara to Nairobi airport for the late evening flight back home

anyway we are doing a camping safari, no lodges !!

fabio

Kavey

Would love to read your report, did you post anything?

atravelynn

Your comments in the "What brings you back to Africa" indicate all went well. Hope it was a trip of a lifetime. Or maybe not, if that means there could be more trips.

Fabio

not yet sorry !!!

I was very busy with other business trips in the last weeks. It was a great trip. Hope to get ready with the report within the next few days !! thanks a lot !

fabio

Fabio

ok I assume your last two posts were addressed to tripofalifetime, not to me ! however I am working on it !

Kavey

Yes they were but I'm looking fwd to your report too!

Patty

Welcome back, Fabio. I'm looking forward to your report too! (and tripofalifetime's if you're reading this)

Fabio

... is coming in another post within minutes !!

tripofalifetime

Trip report will be coming soon - trip was incredible.