East African Game Parks and Beaches
Safari Quick Facts |
| Safari Price: £ 2,549 |
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| Safari Starts:
Nairobi |
Safari Ends: Zanzibar
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Number of Days:15
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| Countries visited: Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar |
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Dates |
Vehicles, Guides & Equipment |
Booking Code: AYR |
Safari Price
Includes:
11 nights full service camping
3 nights hotel.
14 breakfasts
11 lunches
11 dinners included.
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Safari Price
Excludes:
All optional excursions
Visas
Meals / Drinks unless otherwise stated in the itinerary. |
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Kenya and Tanzania offer some of the best game experiences in Africa.
After time at the Elsamere Estate, former home of Joy Adamson, we
head to the Masai Mara with its abundant wildlife including elephant,
giraffe, antelope, lion and the elusive leopard. Travelling by 4WD,
the game viewing here, and in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater, is a
real highlight of the trip. The smaller park of Amboseli also offers
great wildlife viewing as well, and, on a clear day, superb views
of Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak. We head to the spice island
of Zanzibar to end our trip. There is time here to discover the
vibrant markets, relax on the golden beaches and snorkel in the
crystal clear waters.
East African Game Parks and Beaches Detailed Itinerary
| Day 1: |
Nairobi |
Camping |
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Start Nairobi. Our adventure begins by travelling
northwest into the Great African Rift Valley to the beautiful
freshwater lake, Lake Naivasha. In the afternoon we have time
to visit Elsamere, the former home of Joy Adamson, which is
now a conservation center. We can enjoy afternoon teas on
the lawn and watch the cheeky Colobus monkeys.
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| Day 2: |
Masai Mara |
Camping |
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In the morning we drive into the Masai Mara
using 4WD vehicles for two incredible days in one of the most
famous ecosystems in the world. In and around the reserve,
we find plains game including wildebeest, gazelle, topi, zebra
and buffalo abound, and never far away are the predators:
cheetah, lion and hyena. Nothing is guaranteed on safari but
we hope to see the three-foot-tall Secretary bird stalking
snakes and rodents through the grass, impala jousting furiously
or vultures homing in on carcasses. On both nights we stay
in a permanent camp in the Masai Mara. |
| Day 3: |
Masai Mara |
Camping |
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See day 2 for Itinerary |
| Day 4: |
Naivasha |
Camping |
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After our last morning game drive in this wonderful
park, we return to Naivasha. |
| Day 5: |
Namanga |
Camping |
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Today we have a long but scenic drive towards
Tanzania. We stop just short of the border at Namanga, a relaxed
town away from the hustle and bustle of the border itself.
We camp here tonight. |
| Day 6: |
Amboseli National Park |
Camping |
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We drive into Amboseli National Park, famous
for its elephants and with the impressive backdrop of Africa's
highest mountain, Kilimanjaro. We spend the day on game drives
in the park: it is a small park, and we will not get the volume
of animals of the Masai Mara, but as the vegetation is not
so dense the animals, and especially predators, tend to be
easier to spot. |
| Day 7: |
Arusha |
Camping |
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Today we cross the border into Tanzania. The
actual border crossing can take some time, but there is always
lots going on! From the border we drive over the shoulder
of Mt Meru to Arusha, and we stay outside Arusha at the Snake
Park. |
| Day 8: |
Selela Forest |
Camping |
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We are collected early from our campsite and
go by 4WD to the Ngorongoro Crater. Inside the park we descend
to the crater floor. Much of the time here is spent watching
large numbers of plains game, the ever present predators around
them, and searching for hippos in the murky pools. The journey
up and out of the crater is always exhilarating, a finishing
touch to the safari. Tonight we camp in Selela forest. |
| Day 9: |
Lake Manyara National Park |
Camping |
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Today we stay with our 4WD and head to Lake
Manyara National Park. We drive to the edge of the Rift Valley,
where there is a superb view over Lake Manyara, often tinted
pink around the edges from large numbers of flamingos, and
begin a slow descent. We return to our camp in the afternoon
and we have the opportunity to take an optional hike up the
Rift Valley wall for some amazing views. |
| Day 10: |
Moshi |
Camping |
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We drive to Moshi, a journey of around 5 hours.
We will stop en route in Arusha to shop and stretch our legs.
On arrival in Moshi there will be free time to relax or explore
the town. |
| Day 11: |
Dar es Salaam |
Camping |
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A long driving day as we continue south along
the edge of the Usambara Mountains through extensive sisal
plantations, to Korogwe. We pass busy villages, cleared from
the endless bush, to Chalinze, a frantic junction town. We
then turn east towards Dar es Salaam. The descent towards
sea level becomes apparent as the temperature and humidity
increase, but once on the edge of the Indian Ocean there is
usually a cooling sea breeze. |
| Day 12: |
Zanzibar |
Hotel |
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We say goodbye to the truck this morning. One
of the leaders will accompany us as we take a morning ferry
over to the island of Zanzibar, 35km from the mainland. First
visited by Arab traders in the 8th century, and countless
travellers in the following centuries, the island is most
famous for its spices, and infamous for being the center.
of the East African slave trade. There is plenty to occupy
our days here on Zanzibar as we spend one night in Stone Town
and two by the beach. Stone Town is a myriad of small alleys
and markets. We recommend a spice tour, around the island's
plantations, with chances to taste and buy. We can visit Prison
Island, where difficult slaves were kept, and relax on the
eastern and northern beaches, with excellent snorkelling,
sailing in a dhow and plenty of fresh seafood. It's a fascinating
mixture of culture, history and wonderful beaches. |
| Day 13: |
Zanzibar |
Hotel |
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See day 12 for Itinerary |
| Day 14: |
Zanzibar |
Hotel |
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See day 12 for Itinerary |
| Day 15: |
Zanzibar - tour ends |
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East African Game Parks and Beaches Departure Dates
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