Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari
| country: | Kenya, Tanzania |
| trip type: | Introductory walking holidays |
| departures: | 2010: 26 Mar, 16 Apr, 7 May, 28 May, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 16 Jul, 23 Jul, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec, 31 Dec 2011: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 28 Jan, 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 25 Mar, 8 Apr |
| price: | From £2945 (14 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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introduction to Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari
Experience the fascinating sights and sounds of Kenya and Tanzania in comfort. On this adventure through some of the finest game parks in the world, you'll thrill to sights straight from a nature documentary as you search out Africa's wildlife. From the vast open plains of the Masai Mara to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, spend two exciting weeks on safari, coming to rest each night in charming, comfortable lodges set deep the in heart of the African wilderness.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Nairobi. Explore Africa's biggest city between Cairo and Johannesburg. |
| Day 2: | Aberdare National Park. Perched among the trees on 12 m high stilts, tonight's hotel offers superb panoramic views of the wildlife below. From its verandah spot animals drinking at the nearby waterhole. |
| Day 3: | Lake Nakuru. See the famous flamingos of Lake Nakuru and embark on game drives to look for rare black and white rhinos. |
| Days 4-5: | Lake Naivasha. Discover this birdwatchers' paradise ringed by flat-topped acacia trees. In free time its possible to cruise the lake to spot hippos, trek into Hell's Gate National Park to explore its dramatic caves and gorges or simply relax in the lakeside surrounds. |
| Days 6-7: | Masai Mara National Reserve. Venture out on game spotting drives in the mornings and afternoons, taking a cue from the animals and resting during the midday heat. |
| Day 8: | Nairobi. Leave the wilderness behind for the night. |
| Day 9: | Lake Manyara National Park. Look out for tree-climbing lions and watch colourful exotic birds, including flamingos and pelicans, skim this picturesque lake. |
| Days 10-11: | Serengeti National Park. The expansive Serengeti is home to over two-million herbivores and thousands of predators. Safaris at dusk and dawn travel right into the heart of the action. |
| Day 12: | Ngorongoro Crater. Try to spot big cats lazing in the sun during an early morning drive, perhaps passing the Simba Kopjes en route. Later, gaze over the famous Olduvai Gorge where skeletons of early human ancestors, dating back almost 20,000 years, were discovered. Spend the night at a lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. |
| Day 13: | Mto Wa Mbu/Lake Manyara. Descend into the immense Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big Five and many more iconic animals. Meet the locals of Mto Wa Mbu on the return trip to Lake Manyara. |
| Day 14: | Nairobi. Return to the urban buzz of Kenya's capital. |
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. highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
award winner
This tourism business won an Award in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. The central tenet of the Awards, in which winners are nominated by tourists, is that all types of tourism – from niche to mainstream – can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.
how this holiday makes a difference
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For every week that our passengers spend in Africa, we plant a tree in Kenya through the Woodlands 2000 Trust, a local NGO. The Woodlands 2000 Trust is a wonderful project that provides seeds and seedlings with planting materials as well as land-planning, tree survival and woodlot management services. It aims to increase reforestation and bio-diversify in semi-arid regions, and also to create sustainable and profitable tree products micro-industries that contribute to alleviating poverty.
Africa is a difficult region of the world with very limited and we believe strongly in low impact tourism and so during this trip we use existing locally owned facilities and lodges. We have always felt that Africans are better placed to show you Africa than we are! It has also been our policy to employ local guides where appropriate, and to purchase food in local markets (except in cases of shortages) so that money is well distributed in the regions we visit. Our local leader will educate you about disposing their water bottles, use of water and electricity in the hotel rooms. During game drives in the parks, the drivers will only drive on the marked roads and tracks even when other cars do. |
Tourism can be good and bad for destinations & local people. We carefully screen every holiday against our criteria for responsible travel. 'Look behind the brochure' to find how each holiday makes a difference (see left). We don't claim to be perfect - there is no global accreditation - but we've led the way since 2001 and screened 1000's of holidays. We invite every traveller to write a review about their experiences and responsible tourism. This valuable feedback is sent to the people who run the holidays. We keep a very close eye on it and take off holidays that don't live up to our standards. |
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