Kenya and Tanzania safari adventure
| country: | Kenya, Tanzania |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | 2010: 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 22 May, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 4 Dec, 18 Dec 2011: 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb |
| price: | From £1799 - £2449 (17 days) including flights from the UK, from £1199 - £1399 excluding flights. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Kenya and Tanzania are magical destinations with stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and diverse cultures. From Nairobi we head into the Great Rift Valley: here the two parks of Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru are home to an incredible variety of birds and wildlife including the endangered rhino and elusive leopard plus, in season, a million flamingoes. We include a walk along the Crater Lake and a visit to Elsamere, former home of Joy Adamson. In Tanzania we have spectacular game drives in the Serengeti and explore the Ngorongoro Crater by 4WD. From our base in Moshi we have a variety of optional visits including a challenging hike to Mongyoni Falls. Finally we head to the spice island of Zanzibar, a tropical backwater with beautiful white sandy beaches, a relaxing way to end a fascinating trip.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Depart London. |
| Day 2: | Arrive Nairobi; to Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha; visit Elsamere. |
| Day 3: | To Kembu; farm walk. |
| Day 4: | To Lake Nakuru for game drive; return to Kembu. |
| Day 5: | Long but scenic drive through Western Highlands; camp on banks of Lake Victoria. |
| Day 6: | Game drive through the Serengeti plains; camp in park. |
| Day 7: | Game drive or optional balloon ride; to Ngorongoro Crater. |
| Day 8: | Explore Ngorongoro Crater, a haven for wildlife; to edge of Rift valley for spectacular views of Lake Manyara; to Arusha. |
| Days 9-10: | Drive to Moshi; optional activities including visit to Fairtrade coffee plantation, Mongyoni Falls, local villages or school. |
| Day 11: | To the coast along edge of Usambara Mountains. |
| Days 12-15: | Discover Stone Town and relax on Zanzibar's beaches. |
| Day 16: | Depart Zanzibar. |
| Day 17: | Arrive London. |
travellers' tales
Every thing about the holiday was truly memorable, the few days spent in the Serengeti were fantastic we were so lucky to see the Zebra and Wildebeest had returned the sight was indescribable it should be known as another Wonder of the World! (more)
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places. award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
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We are actively recruiting and training East Africa leaders and there will probably be at least one with each group. Additionally we have a local camp master, and all the food is resourced in markets. Where possible we use campsites and hotels that are locally owned. We use a specialist local operator for our visit to the Ngorongoro crater, and local guides and transport for Kilimanjaro day climb. We have a large (400 litre) water reservoir on the expedition vehicle so we can fill up where water is plentiful, and not use water where it is a scarce resource.
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