KENYAN SAFARIS

001:Wings Over Kenya

12 days with African Labyrinth safaris

Safari lodges: Governor's Camp, Samburu Intrepids Club, Tortilis Camp

Tour Itinerary
Days 1–2 USA or Canada / Nairobi, Kenya
Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi.

Day 3 Nairobi
Visit Daphne Sheldrick’s Wildlife Orphanage, followed by the famous Kazuri Beads workshop and then on to the Giraffe Center. Later return to Norfolk Hotel for lunch. This evening, join your host Bryan Harris at a private club for a talk and welcome dinner. Mr. Harris was born and raised in Kenya and is a writer, journalist and member of the Kenya Railway Museum Board. He shares colorful stories about the late 19th-century construction of the Kenya- Uganda Railway: the “Lunatic Express” whose builders were bedeviled by the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo. (B L D)

Day 4 Nairobi / Amboseli National Park
Fly to Amboseli this morning. In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro’s snowcapped peak, this afternoon’s game viewing focuses on the large population of elephant, giraffe and predators. (B L D)

Day 5 Amboseli National Park
With Mount Kilimanjaro providing a superb backdrop for photographs, spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives, watching for zebra and wildebeest along the salt pan trails. (B L D)

Day 6 Amboseli / Nairobi / Samburu Game Reserve
Fly to the semi-desert bush country of the Northern Frontier District where, on an afternoon game drive in Samburu, you look for unique northern species such as reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, beisa oryx and the graceful gerenuk. (B L D)

Day 7 Samburu Game Reserve
During your game drives today, watch for crocodile basking on the muddy riverbanks, vervet monkeys frolicking in the sun and, perhaps, a leopard. In the afternoon, visit a local Samburu village. (B L D)

Day 8 Samburu / Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fly to the magnificent Masai Mara Game Reserve. After a late-afternoon game drive, return to camp for dinner under the stars. (B L D)

Days 9-10 Masai Mara Game Reserve
Embark on game drives in search of lion, elephant, giraffe, impala. Bid farewell to the Mara at a special dinner on the banks of the Mara River. (B L D)

Day 11 Masai Mara / Nairobi / USA or Canada
Return to Nairobi in time for a special lunch at Bahati, the Kent family home, followed by an optional visit to the Karen Blixen Museum; or explore Nairobi’s shops. This evening board an international flight. (B L D)

Day 12 USA or Canada
Connect with homebound flight.

Accommodations as indicated or similar, based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath facilities
Meals as indicated, Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D); including bottled water and soft drinks and specialty dinner in the Masai Mara
Guaranteed window seat and access to photographic roof hatch in specially-equipped custom built four-wheel-drive safari land cruisers driven by accomplished driver-guides
Sightseeing and game-viewing as shown
Services of safari escort
Arrival and departure transfers
Handling of 2 bags per person
All gratuities, except to safari escort and driver-guide
Medical Evacuation Service

Not included: Internal airfare; personal expenses such as laundry; travelers' insurance; excess baggage fees; communications charges; cost of passport or visa; airport departure taxes; game drives, sightseeing, beverages or meals not included in itinerary; optional activities


003:Kenya Bush Homes special

13 days with African Labyrinth safaris

Safari lodges: Campi Ya Kanzi, Ngong House, Rekero Tented Camp, Wilderness Trails

Tour Itinerary
Day 1, Depart USA
Board your Kenya bound flight with your camera and expectations.

Day 2, Nairobi, Kenya
Your first night in Kenya is intended to ensure total relaxation...as well as set the tone for the days ahead.

Day 3 - 5, Amboseli
Wing south to Amboseli for three nights on a private ranch, bordered by Amboseli, Tsavo and the Chyulu Hills. Kilimanjaro provides a majestic backdrop for your daily wildlife excursions, in search of some of the unique area residents: wild dog, lesser kudu, cheetah and black rhino.

Day 6 - 8, Lewa Downs
Fly northbound for three nights at the Lewa Downs Nature Conservancy. Elect to join game drives - day and night - or walks, horse- and camel-back excursions or cultural excursions.

Day 9 - 11, Masai Mara
Enjoy the aerial spectacle as you cross the Central Highlands, through the Great Rift Valley into the Masai Mara. Three nights in Kenya's most densely populated wildlife reserves allows ample time to make memories and take photographs while on thrilling gamedrives.

Day 12 Depart Nairobi
After a morning wildlife excursion, fly back to Nairobi, where you have the remainder of the day to relax and freshen up before commencing your journey home.

Day 13, Arrive USA
And begin organizing your safari scrapbook.

All This Included

Breakfasts: 10, Lunches: 9, Dinners: 9
Accommodation including service charges and taxes
Transfers between airports, rail stations, motorcoach terminals and hotels, when specified, throughout with 2 pieces of luggage per person
Sightseeing as specified in itinerary
Travel documentation packet
Oversized passport and airline ticket wallet
Deluxe safari duffel bag
Sturdy luggage tags
Personal African Journal and Guide Book
Complimentary Insurance Coverage which includes accident and sickness medical expense, emergency evacuation, Travel Guard Assist (24-Hour Medical Assistance), and 24-Hour Livetravel Assistance (rebooking flights, tracking lost luggage, replacing lost credit cards, and more); does not cover trip interruption or cancellation, baggage loss, theft, damage or delay, and pre-existing conditions.




Not included: costs of obtaining passports, visas, inoculations, excess baggage charges, all items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls and cables, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal and baggage insurance, local airport taxes and tips to waiters, hotel staff, game rangers and sightseeing drivers and guides


004: The Spectacular Maasai Mara Experience

9 days with African labyrinth safaris

Day 1 Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and make your way to the hotel. Attend a pre-departure group meeting with your tour leader scheduled for the evening.

Day 2 Naru Moru
Depart Nairobi at 8am and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people, eventually reaching Naro Moru in time for lunch. This village sits at the foot of Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain (5199m). It is interesting to note that the Kikuyu people deified Mount Kenya and actually built all of their houses with doors facing the majestic peak. Enjoy optional activities during your free afternoon such as fishing, swimming, or learning the history of the nearby Mau Mau caves. (B L D)

Day 3-4 Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast on Day 3, continue north to Samburu Game Reserve, arriving at the campsite in time for lunch. Samburu lies 325km north of Nairobi and harbours a number of wildlife species rarely found elsewhere. Enjoy afternoon game viewing in search of northern species of game not seen south of the equator, such as the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. Another creature unique to these areas is the long-necked gerenuk (meaning 'giraffe neck'), a graceful antelope that stands upright on its hind legs to feed on tall bushes. Spend day 4 game viewing in the park. (2B 2L 2D)

Day 5 Lake Nakuru
Depart after an early breakfast and drive past the northern tip of the Aberdare Mountains, then descend into the Great Rift Valley where Lake Nakuru is located. Arrive at Nakuru town (Kenya's fourth largest town) in time for lunch. Lake Nakuru is a shallow soda lake, renowned for its huge concentration of flamingoes. Spend the afternoon game viewing in the park. (B L D)

Day 6-7 Masai Mara
After breakfast on Day 6, depart for the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit here. With fantastic game viewing en route, arrive at Masai Mara in the late afternoon. Settle back to view game on day 7, as there is an excellent chance you may see some, or all, of the "Big 5" - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. (2B 2L 2D)

Day 8 Nairobi
Before breakfast, enjoy one last morning game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast and then depart for the journey back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi by approximately 17:00. Prepare to be dropped off at the hotel for your final night. Please note: This night is unaccompanied. (B L)

Day 9 Nairobi
Tour ends at approximately 08:00 am.

Please note: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described above, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. On Day 1 of your tour you will be advised of any amendments. (B)

This safari offers fantastic insight into the diverse nature and landscape of Kenya. With visits to the forested highlands, the semi-arid north, the Great Rift Valley and the savannah grasslands, this trip is an excellent all-encompassing introduction to East Africa. Virtually unlimited wildlife experiences and encounters with indigenous tribes make this a trip to remember.

Tour leader, driver, local guides.
Accommodation: Simple hotel (2 nts), participation camping (7 nts)
Transport: Overland vehicle (4WD vehicle will be used during the rainy season Nov-Mar)
8 breakfasts (B), 7 lunches (L), 6 dinners (D)

KENYAN SAFARIS SCHEDULE

001:Masaai Mara Fly-In Safari

3 days with African Labyrinth safari and tours limited


Day 1 Nairobi / Masai Mara
Today transfer to the airport for your flight to Masai Mara Game Reserve. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your lodge or camp. If your arrival is in the morning, then enjoy lunch followed by a game drive until sunset. If you have an afternoon arrival, take a short game drive on the way to your accommodation. (L D)

Day 2 Masai Mara
Rise at dawn with tea or coffee, then a game drive before breakfast when the animals are most active. Further game viewing through the day before returning to your lodge/camp. (B L D)

Day 3 Masai Mara / Nairobi
Early morning game drive, then after a late breakfast, fly back to Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. If you arrived in the afternoon on Day 1, then your return will be in the afternoon after a game drive and lunch. (B)

If traveling alone, a "Travel Alone/single" supplement will apply.
Flying Doctors membership not included with independent packages.
Light aircraft luggage restrictions - 25 lbs per person.
Other hotels are available.

* The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, tour prices are guaranteed. Airfares included as part of air-inclusive tour prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.


002:Kenya Splendid-Hemingway Safari

12 days with African Labyrinth safaris

Days 1–2 USA or Canada / Nairobi, Kenya
Depart by overnight flight to Nairobi and your historic hotel.

Day 3 Nairobi
Visit Daphne Sheldrick’s Wildlife Orphanage, the famous Kazuri Beads workshop and the Giraffe Center. This evening, join your host Bryan Harris at a private club for a talk and welcome dinner. Mr. Harris is a writer and journalist born and raised in Kenya. (B L D)

Day 4 Nairobi / Laikipia Plateau
Fly to the remote Laikipia Plateau and a private game ranch at the foot of Mount Kenya. Your first safari game drive precedes dinner under the setting sun. (B L D)

Day 5 Laikipia Plateau
On a full day of game-viewing activities, see elephant, rhino, leopard and lion, as well as unique northern species. This evening have cocktails at sunset, your first sundowner experience in the wilderness. (B L D)

Day 6 Laikipia Plateau / Nanyuki / Ol Pejeta Ranch
Drive to the foothills of Mount Kenya, arriving at Mount Kenya Safari Club in time for lunch. You have the option to see a weaving demonstration, play a round of golf or visit the Club’s animal orphanage before continuing to your camp. (B L D)

Day 7 Ol Pejeta Ranch
This morning spend time exploring the Sweetwaters Chimp and Wildlife Sanctuary. After lunch, your afternoon is at leisure. (B L D)

Day 8 Ol Pejeta Ranch / Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fly to the Masai Mara, an expanse of open land with a dense concentration of resident animals. Relax this afternoon by the Mara River. (B L D)

Days 9-10 Masai Mara Game Reserve
During two full days of morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara, see prides of lion lazing in the sunshine, topi standing sentry on termite mounds and dust-bathing elephant. (B L D)

Day 11 Masai Mara / Nairobi/ USA or Canada
Return to Nairobi with lunch at Bahati, the Kent family home, before transferring to the airport for an international flight. (B L D)

Day 12 USA or Canada
Connect with homebound flight.

Accommodations as indicated or similar, based on twin-bedded rooms with private bath facilities.
Meals as indicated-- Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D); welcome lunch and farewell dinner
All beverages (except champagne) are included in lodges and private camps
Guaranteed window seat and access to photographic roof hatch in specially-equipped, custom built four-wheel-drive safari land cruisers driven by accomplished driver-guides
Sightseeing and game viewing as shown
Services of safari escort
Arrival and departure transfers
Handling of 2 bags per person
All gratuities, except to safari escort, driver-guide and camp staff
Laundry in private camps
Medical Evacuation Service
An opportunity to relax and unwind in Nairobi before your safari

Pre and Post Add-ons
Optional Excursion - Hot Air Ballooning in the Masai Mara

Imagine drifting slowly and silently over the vast African plains, as the sun breaks on the horizon. Spread beneath you is a panorama of African wilderness that surpasses anything you have seen before: elephant looking improbably small next to scattered trees; antelope flowing in waves across the plains; a pair of lionesses stalking a knot of wildebeest; and cheetah glancing up as the shadow of the huge balloon crosses their paths.

Balloon trips are available every morning of the year (providing that appropriate weather conditions prevail) in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. After about an hour aloft, you descend to be met by your ground crew and a sumptuous champagne-style breakfast in the bush.

CAMPING SAFARI IN EAST AFRICA:002

001:A Pack of Essential Gameparks - East Africa
A great lttle tour for those who want to see some of the best gameparks in East Africa at a good price and in a short period of time.

Price: GBP £360/PER PERSON

COOKING:
This trip has a local cook on board the truck. Two meals a day are included while on the truck. We normally have lunch out at local cafes on the way, lots of fun. Meals out and meals on Zanzibar (except breakfast on the Island ) are not included.

CAMPING:
We have made a short note of the campsites we use at the end of each day. Those that are more basic tend to be more scenic; that is especially in the game parks where basic toilets and cold showers are the norm. After a night at such camps we do our best to follow with a hot shower bar campsite. Although in the Serengeti followed by the Crater are two basic nights, but the wild beauty and the animals in the park more than makes up for this.

CHANGES:
You should be aware that things change frequently in Africa, camps open and close, as do the roads. So there is a chance that the itinerary may have to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances.

START & BEFORE THE TRIP:
We meet at the hotel at 9am on the first day of the trip. We recommend you arrive in Nairobi at least the day before, however if you’re there with a few days to spare there’s lots to see and do around the city. Close to the hotel is the National Museum, there are markets in and around Nairobi or you can venture further afield to Karen Blixen’s house, Langata Giraffe Centre or even Nairobi National Park for a first glimpse of African wildlife

NB: This camping trip is not suitable for Children


KENYA

Day 1:
We leave the capital of Kenya, Nairobi and descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping at the lookouts with some amazing views at the bottom of the rift we pull into Fishermen’s Camp under the trees on the shore of Lake Naivasha.

The camp has a good bar restaurant overlooking the lake and good facilities.

Day 2:
Lake Naivasha is well known for its hippo population that comes ashore every night to graze. The camp is protected by a deep trench to stop the hippos coming too close. Close by is Hell’s Gate National Park where you can hire bikes to take you around the park and see the herds of zebra, buffalo, hartebeest and gazelle. There is some spectacular scenery here, red cliffs, grassy plains and rock towers made of hardened lava, the remains of ancient volcanoes. It’s a hard ride but well worth it, or you do want you can spend the day on the lake shore, spotting the rich variety of African birds. There are more species of birds on this one lake that there are in the whole of the UK.

Also on the lake is Elsamere, once the home of Joy Adamson and Elsa the lion of ‘Born Free’ fame. Elsamere is now the centre of the Born Free Foundation and you can find out more about their work, see the rare Colobus monkeys and take afternoon tea in the gardens.

Day 3:
Lake Nakuru National Park is only 60 kilometres across the valley floor. It has the largest herd of black rhino in East Africa, over a million pink flamingos (who are part time residents) and more than 400 other bird species. ‘Nakuru’ means ‘place of the waterbuck’ in Swahili and these antelope abound in the park as well as impala, buffalo and warthog. The lions here unusually often sit in the lower branches of trees.

The camp is a simple site in the south of the park, set beside a waterfall.

Day 4:
Kembu Camp. Leaving Lake Nakuru after a morning game drive and visiting Nakuru town, we spend the afternoon at this farm campsite giving you time to relax in the afternoon.

The camp has good facilities and a bar restaurant.

TANZANIA

Day 5:
We climb out of the Rift Valley, up to cool tea plantations before descending to camp on the shores of the largest lake in Africa - Lake Victoria. We enter Tanzania and spend the night either at Speke Camp or in a hotel in Tereme town.

The camp has good facilities and a bar restaurant or the hotel is some distance from any star.

Day 6:
Serengeti National Park must be one of Africa’s most famous and justifiably so. The sweeping plains evoke a picture of East Africa that most people hold in their minds and they are rarely disappointed when confronted with the real thing. We enter the park thru the western corridor, which starts near the lake and is on the migration rout of the wildebeest in September. We are likely to see zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, buffalo, elephant and of course the big cats - lion, cheetah and if we’re lucky, leopard.

The camp is a simple site in the middle of the park, among the animals.

Day 7:
Ngorongoro Crater is a collapsed, extinct volcano, thousands of years old and now supporting a wide range of animals. We take Land Rovers with a guide to the heart of the crater to see the game. It’s an excellent place for a game drive as in a small area there is a high concentration of animals, which are not afraid of vehicles.

The camp is a simple site set beautifully on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, can be very cool at night. We normally pop into the nearby lodges also on the rim of the crater for a view and a drink.

Day 8:
Dropping down from the Crater we spend the night among the Mbulu people in the camp at the edge of Karatu town.

The camp has good facilities and a bar restaurant.

Day 9:
We re-cross the floor of the Rift Valley to Arusha, the northern capital of Tanzania, stopping in town to change money and have a break before heading out of town to the Lake Duluti, a small volcanic lake nestled in a forest reserve.

The camp has good facilities and a bar with simple restaurant on the lake.

Day 10
Transit back to Nairobi by the local shuttle or travel on to climb Kilimanjaro.

A local payment of GBP£170 is payable to the driver on Day 1

002:24 day Gorillas, Game Parks & Zanzibar
This trip starts in Dar Es Salaam and travels through Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, finishing in Nairobi, Kenya.

Price: GBP £660 /person

This trip starts in Dar Es Salaam and travels through Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, finishing in Nairobi, Kenya.

In order to view the Gorillas we may do so in one of the countries bordering Uganda, ie. Rwanda or The Democratic Republic of Congo.

Please note that this trip departs Dar Es Salaam on a Thursday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can booked through us

Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Kipepeo Campsite, Plot 4, Mjimwema, Kigamboni
Check In Time: 8:45am


I T I N E R A R Y

This trip operates in both directions


DAY 1: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island", where we will spend three nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands.

Please note: From our experience our clients have felt the need to explore the island on their own, therefore accommodation and food is for client’s own account whilst on Zanzibar, but our trip leader accompany clients to the island and will be able to book accommodation and tours on the island

DAY 2 & 3: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is still famous for its spices, and tours around a spice plantation can be organised. Other options include a trip to the nearby Prison Island with its giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Or perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of the island.

Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - giant lobsters being a popular speciality. Alternatively, joining the locals for dinner in the waterfront market is an experience not to be missed. The market stalls offer an unusual selection of fast food African style at a very reasonable cost.

DAY 4: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Leaving Zanzibar we take the ferry back to mainland for an overnight in Dar es Salaam. (D)

DAY 5: Dar es Salaam to Arusha
From Dar es Salaam we travel through the countryside with its vast sisal plantations to Arusha. On the way we pass the Pare and Usambara Mountain ranges before driving through the town of Moshi, the base for Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, and weather permitting, we may catch a glimpse of this magical mountain. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (optional Excursion)
Arusha is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for the optional excursions to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. We conduct these excursions in locally operated 4WD vehicles, which are adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights.

If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes us through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck we will be able to listen to the nighttime noises of the wildlife! (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After a full morning game drive in the Serengeti we will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Enroute we will have the option of a visit to Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of civilisation (time permitting), or a visit to a Masai village to learn a little more about these unique and intriguing people. From here we travel up to Ngorongoro craters edge for our campsite for the evening.

For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: Arusha to Namanga
After a leisurely morning start and the chance to explore the snake exhibits at our campsite in Arusha we will take some time in Arusha for our last Tanzanian stop. Explore the craft markets in town or stop at the bakery for a local coffee. Lunch will be just outside town as we head the last 120kms north to the Tanzania / Kenya border town of Namanga. After competing formalities we will camp at Namanga on the Kenyan side of the border. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: Namanga to Nairobi
This morning we travel the final 180kms north to the capital city, Nairobi, arriving in the morning. On arrival in Nairobi, the truck will proceed to the Boulevard Hotel to allow passengers to disembark there, and will then drive to our campsite to overnight. (B)

DAY 11: Nairobi to Masai Mara game Reserve
We will depart from the Boulevard Hotel and leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi and climb the escarpment to our first viewpoint stop over looking the Great African Rift Valley. Descending into the Rift valley we enter Masai land, and these habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We will arrive at our campsite – Acacia Camp - early evening in time to enjoy sunset on the Masai Mara. (L, D)

DAY 12: Masai Mara
Game drives through the Mara find us looking for the infamous big 5 as well as giving us the opportunity to see this ‘ garden of Eden’ in a state nature intended it to be, huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck just to name a few of the animal that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire and watching the sunset is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in the Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 13: Masai Mara to Nakuru
Departing the Masai Mara early we will pass through the third largest town in Kenya, Nakuru, where we will stop for the night to re supply and shop. (B, L, D)

DAY 14: Nakuru to Kampala
Today, we cross the border into Uganda and travel via the lakeside town of Jinja (the Source of the Nile) before reaching Kampala, Uganda's capital, for an overnight stay. Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow-covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert parts of the north facing the border of Sudan.

The political instability that haunted Uganda over a period of years has had the positive effect of leaving the country free of the over-commercialism so common in other parts of Africa. The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to regain Uganda's former glory as one of Africa's most prosperous and, from a tourist’s point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit. (B, L, D)

DAYS 15 & 16: Kampala to Kisoro
After an early morning departure from Kampala we drive further west on into the depths of Uganda and arrive at our base in Kisoro. (B, L, D)

From our Kisoro base, depending on where the gorilla permits are available, and where the gorillas are located, we will be viewing them in either the Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, the Virunga National Park in the DRC or at Ruhengeri in Rwanda. Due to the nature of the gorillas and their habits, viewing cannot be guaranteed. The gorillas themselves can tend to move around the locality quite a distance and the trek can be quite arduous. The cost to trek the gorillas differs from park to park and can range from US$300 to US$375, per 1-hour viewing. There is also a cost for the local transport to take you to & from the starting point to trek the gorillas. This cost is normally US$15 to US$20 per person. Please note that we are not in control of the price of gorilla permits and therefore cannot be held responsible for any increases in fees levied by the relevant authorities. National parks usually allow clients who fail to see the gorillas, a second chance to re-trek the next day if time and availability allows or they may refund your trekking fee. This is purely at their discretion. Although this is the general situation, the respective National Parks authorities will not put this in writing to any tour operator. Again the respective park authorities say that you are paying to trek the gorillas, not view them. We are considered to be the main tour operator within the overland industry and we have a very high success rate of getting in and actually seeing these magnificent animals.

Please note: This is an optional excursion and visas to the DRC and Rwanda can be obtained at the border.

The mountain gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Berengei) of whom only about 600 still exist, is one of our closest living relatives, yet ironically, it is mankind that poses the greatest threat to its survival. To visit these noble creatures in there own environment is an experience you will never forget. Accompanied by a park guide and a bush cutter, we track these gorillas through the rain forest. The gorilla families have been habituated to tourists and their whereabouts are monitored daily by the guides and park officials.

It may be necessary to trek for quite a while through the dense forest vegetation (up to 5 hrs) in order to reach the family designated for your visit.
As gorillas are sensitive to human diseases, the park authorities will not allow anyone they consider to be in poor health to visit the gorilla groups and children under 15 years of age are not allowed to visit.

You need not feel that you are exploiting these animals - for years they have been ruthlessly hunted for their hands and heads, which have been sold as souvenir ashtrays and lampshades. In addition, large numbers have been killed whilst trying to stop poachers stealing babies for sale to zoos, where they have never lived long. As a result, the ever-growing number of tourists to see them is an important factor in their survival. The gorilla fees help to set up and finance patrols that are instrumental in protecting the gorillas from poachers and their lethal snares.

DAY 17: Kisoro to Lake Bunyoni
A short drive through arguably some of the most picturesque scenery in Africa brings us to lake Bunyoni. Lake Bunyoni is the deepest Crater Lake in Africa and is home to a large number of bird and fish species as well as otters. (B, L, D)

DAY 18: Lake Bunyoni
Today we have the whole day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lake Bunyoni. There is the option to swim, visit the local villages or just sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil surrounds. A well deserved rest day! (B, L, D)

DAY 19: Lake Bunyoni to Kampala
After enjoying the peaceful surrounds of Lake Bunyoni we drive to Kampala for another overnight stay, and perhaps the chance to sample the nightlife. Today we will cross the equator for the second time and there will be ample opportunity for photos at the Equator crossing. (B, L, D)

DAY 20: Kampala to Jinja
Today we have the option to either white water raft the Nile or visit Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. For the adventurous, you will be collected from Kampala and transferred to Jinja where you will experience some of the best white water rafting in Africa. For the less adventurous, you will have the morning at leisure or the option to take a full day excursion to visit Ngamba Chimp Sanctuary before our departure to Jinja.
Our overnight camp is right on the edge of the Nile River where there is an abundance of resident bird life & some truly amazing photo opportunities from right outside your tent! (B, L, D)

DAY 21: Jinja to Nakuru
Today will be a full day driving back towards Kenya, we will cross the border before lunch and stop for supplies en route. Tonight we will overnight again in Nakuru. (B,L,D)

DAY 22: Lake Nakuru National Park
Today we move onto Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabits the Lake's edge. The numbers vary depending on the level of the lake, and are more numerous when the water level is low. The Park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen in the Park, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope, leopard and the occasional hippo. After entering the park in the morning we will spend the rest of the day game driving before we overnight at one of the campsites within the Park. (B, L, D)

DAY 23: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Moving further east, we drive to Lake Naivasha where we make camp in peaceful surroundings beside the lake. The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Naivasha lies at about 1880m again the lake is home to a multitude of bird life, pride of place must go to the African Fish Eagle. The afternoon is spent at leisure here and you have the opportunity (time permitting) to enjoy some optional excursions, such as a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell's Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson ("Born Free"). (B, L, D)

DAY 24: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, we leave Naivasha and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. The truck will stop at the Boulevard Hotel for those staying there, and then continue to our campsite to finish the trip. (B)

Local Payment: US$455


Optional Excursion:
Zanzibar Accommodation US$15p/p
Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day) US$340
Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day) US$200
White Water Rafting, River Nile US$95
Gorilla trek US$300 -375
(Prices subject to change)


Please note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change without prior notice.

Free Trips
Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari AND our 3 day Hwange safari. The Local Payment is still applicable for both trips. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip. Please ask us for details. Conditions apply.

The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.

003:Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar
This trip starts in Dar Es Salaam and travels through Tanzania and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya.

Price: GBP £390 /person

This trip starts in Dar Es Salaam and travels through Tanzania and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya.

Please note that this trip departs Dar Es Salaam on a Thursday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us.

Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Kipepeo Campsite, Plot 4, Mjimwema, Kigamboni
Check In Time: 8:45am

I T I N E R A R Y

(This trip runs in both directions)

DAY 1: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island", where we will spend three nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands.

Please note:
From our experience our clients have felt the need to explore the island on their own, therefore accommodation and food is for client’s own account whilst on Zanzibar, but our trip leader accompany clients to the island and will be able to book accommodation and tours on the island

DAY 2 & 3: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is still famous for its spices, and tours around a spice plantation can be organised. Other options include a trip to the nearby Prison Island with its giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Or perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of the island.

Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - giant lobsters being a popular speciality. Alternatively, joining the locals for dinner in the waterfront market is an experience not to be missed. The market stalls offer an unusual selection of fast food African style at a very reasonable cost.

DAY 4: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Leaving Zanzibar we take the ferry back to mainland for an overnight in Dar es Salaam. (D)

DAY 5: Dar es Salaam to Arusha
From Dar es Salaam we travel through the countryside with its vast sisal plantations to Arusha. On the way we pass the Pare and Usambara Mountain ranges before driving through the town of Moshi, the base for Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, and weather permitting, we may catch a glimpse of this magical mountain. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (optional Excursion)
Arusha is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for the optional excursions to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. We conduct these excursions in locally operated 4WD vehicles, which are adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights.

If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes us through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck we will be able to listen to the nighttime noises of the wildlife! (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After a full morning game drive in the Serengeti we will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Enroute we will have the option of a visit to Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of civilisation (time permitting), or a visit to a Masai village to learn a little more about these unique and intriguing people. From here we travel up to Ngorongoro craters edge for our campsite for the evening.

For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: Arusha to Namanga
After a leisurely morning start and the chance to explore the snake exhibits at our campsite in Arusha we will take some time in Arusha for our last Tanzanian stop. Explore the craft markets in town or stop at the bakery for a local coffee. Lunch will be just outside town as we head the last 120kms north to the Tanzania / Kenya border town of Namanga. After competing formalities we will camp at Namanga on the Kenyan side of the border. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: Namanga to Nairobi
This morning we travel the final 180kms north to the capital city, Nairobi, arriving in the morning. On arrival in Nairobi, the truck will proceed to the Boulevard Hotel to allow passengers to disembark there, and will then drive to our campsite to finish the trip. (B)

Local Payment: US$160

Optional Excursions:
Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day) US$340
Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day) US$200
Zanzibar Accommodation US$15p/p
(Prices subject to change)

Please note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.

Free Trip
Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip.

004:Savannah & Game Parks

Travel through the best of the Kenyan & Tanzanian Game parks: chance of catching the wildebeest migration on film. Special photographic safari: including Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro.

Price: GBP £990 /person
Depature Dates:

June 10 2007
July 1 2007
June 22 2007

**Digital Camera download facility available while on tour

ITINERARY

Day 1
Departing from Nairobi we cross the border into Tanzania and head for Arusha, camping our first night a little way out of town with the backdrop of Mt Meru in the distance. CAMPING

Day 2
After a relaxed morning we head into Arusha to have a look at the town and spend some time wandering through the curio markets. Returning to our campsite for some lunch we head for the Ngorongoro Crater area stopping along the way to visit a Masai tribal village. We camp that night a short drive from the crater on the outskirts of the town of Karatu. CAMPING

Day 3
Up early the next morning we use local operators to do an all-day game drive into the Ngorongoro Crater in 4X4 vehicles, stopping for lunch at the hippo pools. Leaving the crater floor we drive up to the rim and spend the night in a campsite situated right on the crater’s edge, hopefully giving us a beautiful sunset. CAMPING

Day 4
Next morning we make our way down to the Serengeti Plains, stopping along the way at the Olduvai gorge to visit a museum about early man before entering the great grass plains of the Serengeti. We take game drives through the park and hope to glimpse the spectacle of the great migration of wildlife. We spend two nights camping in the Serengeti giving us the chance to experience the true African bush. CAMPING

Day 5
Game drives in the Serengeti. CAMPING

Day 6
Next morning we leave early on another game drive through the Western Corridor of the park before exiting the park at about lunchtime and heading for Lake Victoria and spending the night on the lakeshore. CAMPING

Day 7-8
Leaving the lake we head for the border and cross into Kenya heading for Lake Nakuru National park camping the night on the edge of the park in a conservancy area. CAMPING

Day 9
Up early next morning we do an all day game drive into the park after which we leave the park returning back to the same campsite.

Day 10-11
We then head for Lake Naivasha one of Africa’s great lakes which is renowned for its birdlife. We camp two nights here on the lakeshore to give us time to explore the area the next day. We visit the spiritual home of Joy Adamson, the author of Born Free, and take a walk in the Hells Gate National Park. . CAMPING

Day 12-13
We leave the lake and head for the Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Kenya’s best-known parks. We spend two nights here giving us time to explore the park in search of lion, cheetah and perhaps catch the early stages of the migration into this area. CAMPING

Day 14
Leaving the reserve in the morning we drive back to Nairobi where the tour ends in the afternoon.

Please be aware that most campsites within the National Parks have only very basic ablution facilities with very little water available for washing.
Tour maybe run in reverse dependant on migration movements.

Included highlights:
Kilimanjaro - Arusha - Mt Meru region
Ngorongoro Crater all day 4X4 game drive
Serengeti National Park*
Lake Victoria
Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha
Masai Mara National Park*

* The Migration: although our itinerary includes both the Serengeti and the Masai Mara, and we make every endeavour to take you close to the migrating herds, we cannot absolutely guarantee that we can reach the route that the herds will be taking, as this depends on access to the area they are in, the state of the grazing and therefore timing of the migration, and any instructions from the Park authorities.
Please be aware that most campsites within the National Parks have only very basic ablutions with little water available for washing.

Tour price includes: all highlights, all National Park entry fees, all ground transport, road tolls and vehicle taxes, camping equipment (including foam mattresses and pillows) and services of the crew, including photographer to help you capture the Migration on film.

We are unique in providing the services of an expert photographer on all our overland tours!
One of our crew (normally the Tour Leader) is a full-qualified, semi-professional, photographer who will be available to give advice on photographic (and video) techniques; and if there is demand, will organise “campfire workshops” on photographic subjects and techniques (eg landscape, wildlife and bird photography, night shots, close-ups and portraits) to assist our guests to improve their photographic experience and technique. We also provide a laptop computer with multi-card reader for those clients with digital cameras to enable them to download their memory cards and burn there special memories to CD while on tour.


Not included:
Visas, travel insurance, vaccinations, flights, airport taxes, sleeping bag, items of a personal nature, curios or alcohol.

Local payment - £180

The local payment covers camping fees and food (3 meals a day) for the whole tour. (This does not cover the 1 night hotel accommodation on the crater rim, which is included as part of the tour price on the basis of two sharing.)



005:14 day Kenya, Tanzania Safari
A good mix of the best gameparks in Kenya and Tanzania - a perfect safari. Local payment of £GBP200

Price: GBP £390 /person

Included:
Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Extras:
Visas, Personal Insurance, International flights

Optional side trips:
Hell's Gate Park cycle ride, Crescent Island, Longonot Mountain. Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. Other side trips are available.

Tour summary

Day 1 KENYA
We transfer up to Nakuru to Kembu Camp.

Day 2
We spend a day at Lake Nakuru, viewing game in a park famous for its soda lake surrounded by over a million pink flamingoes, rhinos and tree-climbing lions.

Day 3
Lake Naivasha: here hippos come to graze in the evenings. The more energetic can spend the morning cycling through lion-free Hell's Gate National Park or bird watching on the lakeshore. We spend the afternoon visiting Elsemere, the home of Born Free.

Day 4
In the morning you can visit Crescent Island the film location of 'Out of Africa' where you can wander with a guide amongst African wildlife in predator-free surroundings.

Day 5
You have the chance to go bird watching on the lake shores, or to climb Mount Longonot, an extinct volcano. Or you can take a boat out on the Green Crater Lake.

Day 6
We climb the Mau escarpment and pass through the Masai capital of Narok.. The evening is spent in a tented camp on the edge of the Masai Mara reserve.

Day 7
Game driving in Masai Mara.

Day 8 & 9
We return to Nairobi and spend the evening feasting in the famous Carnivores Restaurant. Visit the Giraffe Sanctuary and Karen Blixen's house.

Day 10: Tanzania
We cross the border to Tanzania to Arusha, at the foot of Mount Meru.

Days 11, 12:
We take Land Rovers to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Day 13:
Return to Arusha from the parks

]Day 14:
Return to Nairobi, Kenya.

Trip price GBP£375 Local Payment 15 days £GBP200

Note: this Overland trip is not suitable for children.

006:24 Day Gorillas, Game Parks & Zanzibar.
Starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya, Uganda, finishing in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. click to see itinerary for optional excursions. GET A FREE TOUR!!

Price: GBP 650/per person
A combination of two of our most popular trips sees you experience the varying face of Africa, from gorilla viewing in the rain forests of Uganda to the island paradise beaches of Zanzibar. The memory of the gorilla trek and viewing these amazing creatures as they meander and feed in their ever - diminishing natural habitat will remain with you forever. The game parks of East Africa are renowned for their unspoiled natural beauty and prolific game, from the predatory lion and cheetah to the magnificence of the African elephant. From a feast of game viewing intermingled with meeting and experiencing local traditions and cultures, to the uniqueness of Zanzibar. This island will see you soak up the traditions during the day and at night it will see you explore the nightlife of it’s restaurant and bars. You will be caught up in a way of life, which is hard to leave. We know, we came and stayed!

This trip begins in Nairobi and travels through Kenya, Uganda, finishing in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. In order to view the Gorillas we may do so in one of the countries bordering Uganda, ie. Rwanda or The Democratic Republic of Congo.

Please note that this trip departs Nairobi on a Sunday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked us.

Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 17h00 the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road.
Check In Time: 08h45
Departure Time: 09h30

I T I N E R A R Y

(This trip operates in both directions)

DAY 01: Nairobi to Masai Mara game Reserve
We will depart from the Boulevard Hotel and leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi and climb the escarpment to our first viewpoint stop over looking the Great African Rift Valley. Descending into the Rift valley we enter Masai land, and these habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We will arrive at our campsite – Acacia Camp - early evening in time to enjoy sunset on the Masai Mara. (L, D)

DAY 02: Masai Mara
Game drives through the Mara find us looking for the infamous big 5 as well as giving us the opportunity to see this ‘ garden of Eden’ in a state nature intended it to be, huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck just to name a few of the animal that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire and watching the sunset is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in the Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 03: Masai Mara to Nakuru
Departing the Masai Mara early we will pass through the third largest town in Kenya, Nakuru, where we will stop for the night to re supply and shop. (B, L, D)

DAY 04: Nakuru to Kampala
Today, we cross the border into Uganda and travel via the lakeside town of Jinja (the Source of the Nile) before reaching Kampala, Uganda's capital, for an overnight stay. Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow-covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert parts of the north facing the border of Sudan.

The political instability that haunted Uganda over a period of years has had the positive effect of leaving the country free of the over-commercialism so common in other parts of Africa. The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to regain Uganda's former glory as one of Africa's most prosperous and, from a tourist’s point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit. (B, L, D)

DAYS 05 & 06: Kampala to Kisoro
After an early morning departure from Kampala we drive further west on into the depths of Uganda and arrive at our base in Kisoro. (B, L, D)

From our Kisoro base, depending on where the gorilla permits are available, and where the gorillas are located, we will be viewing them in either the Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, the Virunga National Park in the DRC or at Ruhengeri in Rwanda. Due to the nature of the gorillas and their habits, viewing cannot be guaranteed. The gorillas themselves can tend to move around the locality quite a distance and the trek can be quite arduous. The cost to trek the gorillas differs from park to park and can range from US$300 to US$375, per 1-hour viewing. There is usually a park entry fee as well of approx US$15. There is also a cost for the local transport to take you to & from the starting point to trek the gorillas. This cost is normally US$15 to US$20 per person.

Please note that we are not in control of the price of gorilla permits and therefore cannot be held responsible for any increases in fees levied by the relevant authorities. National parks usually allow clients who fail to see the gorillas, a second chance to re-trek the next day if time and availability allows or they may refund your trekking fee. This is purely at their discretion. Although this is the general situation, the respective National Parks authorities will not put this in writing to any tour operator. Again the respective park authorities say that you are paying to trek the gorillas, not view them. We are considered to be the main tour operator within the overland industry and we have a very high success rate of getting in and actually seeing these magnificent animals.

Please note: This is an optional excursion and visas to the DRC and Rwanda can be obtained at the border.

The mountain gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Berengei) of whom only about 600 still exist, is one of our closest living relatives, yet ironically, it is mankind that poses the greatest threat to its survival. To visit these noble creatures in there own environment is an experience you will never forget. Accompanied by a park guide and a bush cutter, we track these gorillas through the rain forest. The gorilla families have been habituated to tourists and their whereabouts are monitored daily by the guides and park officials.

It may be necessary to trek for quite a while through the dense forest vegetation (up to 5 hrs) in order to reach the family designated for your visit.

As gorillas are sensitive to human diseases, the park authorities will not allow anyone they consider to be in poor health to visit the gorilla groups and children under 15 years of age are not allowed to visit.

You need not feel that you are exploiting these animals - for years they have been ruthlessly hunted for their hands and heads, which have been sold as souvenir ashtrays and lampshades. In addition, large numbers have been killed whilst trying to stop poachers stealing babies for sale to zoos, where they have never lived long. As a result, the ever-growing number of tourists to see them is an important factor in their survival. The gorilla fees help to set up and finance patrols that are instrumental in protecting the gorillas from poachers and their lethal snares.

DAY 07: Kisoro to Lake Bunyoni
A short drive through arguably some of the most picturesque scenery in Africa brings us to lake Bunyoni. Lake Bunyoni is the deepest crater lake in Africa and is home to a large number of bird and fish species as well as otters. (B, L, D)

DAY 08: Lake Bunyoni
Today we have the whole day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lake Bunyoni. There is the option to swim, visit the local villages or just sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil surrounds. A well deserved rest day! (B, L, D)
DAY 09: Lake Bunyoni to Kampala
After enjoying the peaceful surrounds of Lake Bunyoni we drive to Kampala for another overnight stay, and perhaps the chance to sample the nightlife. Today we will cross the equator for the second time and there will be ample opportunity for photos at the Equator crossing. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Kampala to Jinja
Today we have the option to either white water raft the Nile or visit Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. For the adventurous, you will be collected from Kampala and transferred to Jinja where you will experience some of the best white water rafting in Africa. For the less adventurous, you will have the morning at leisure or the option to take a full day excursion to visit Ngamba Chimp Sanctuary before our departure to Jinja.
Our overnight camp is right on the edge of the Nile River where there is an abundance of resident bird life & some truly amazing photo opportunities from right outside your tent! (B, L, D)

DAY 11: Jinja to Nakuru
Today will be a full day driving back towards Kenya, we will cross the border before lunch and stop for supplies en route. Tonight we will overnight again in Nakuru. (B,L,D)

DAY 12: Lake Nakuru National Park
Today we move onto Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabits the Lake's edge. The numbers vary depending on the level of the lake, and are more numerous when the water level is low. The Park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen in the Park, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope, leopard and the occasional hippo. After entering the park in the morning we will spend the rest of the day game driving. (B,L,D)

DAY 13: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Moving further east, we drive to Lake Naivasha where we make camp in peaceful surroundings beside the lake. The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Naivasha lies at about 1880m again the lake is home to a multitude of bird life, pride of place must go to the African Fish Eagle. The afternoon is spent at leisure here and you have the opportunity (time permitting) to enjoy some optional excursions, such as a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell's Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson ("Born Free"). (B,L,D)

DAY 14: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, we leave Naivasha and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. The truck will stop at the Boulevard Hotel for those staying there, and then continue to our campsite for the night. (B)

DAY 15: Nairobi to Arusha:
We depart Nairobi and drive south, crossing the border into Tanzania at Namanga and continue to Arusha. This is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and/or Serengeti.
We conduct these excursions in locally operated Land Rovers, which are specially adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights. (L, D)

DAY 16: Serengeti (Optional)
If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes us through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck we will be able to listen to the nighttime noises of the wildlife! (B,L,D)

DAY 17: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After a full morning game drive in the Serengeti we will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Here we travel up to Ngorongoro Crater’s edge for our campsite for the evening.

For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha today in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. Tomorrow we will join the rest of the group for your Ngorongoro game drive. (B,L,D)

DAY 18: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today.
(B,L,D)

DAY 19 Arusha to Pangani
We leave Arusha and head towards the warm Indian Ocean. Travelling through the town of Moshi and passing the Usambara Mountains, we encounter vast sisal plantations on our way to Dar es Salaam. (B, L, D)

DAY 20: Pangani to Dar Es Salaam
Today is another long days drive through beautiful lush scenery and palm trees. We sent up camp for the night. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, we spend the night at a beach hotel/campsite that is situated to the north of the city, and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning. (B, L, D)

DAY 21: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island", where we will spend three nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands. (B)

Please note: Our crew can organise accommodation for you whilst on Zanzibar, although from our experience our clients have felt the need to explore the island on their own. Therefore accommodation and food is for client’s own account whilst on Zanzibar.

DAYS 22 & 23: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is still famous for its spices, and tours around a spice plantation can be organised. Other options include a trip to the nearby Prison Island with its giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Or perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of the island.

Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - giant lobsters being a popular speciality. Alternatively, joining the locals for dinner in the waterfront market is an experience not to be missed. The market stalls offer an unusual selection of fast food African style at a very reasonable cost.

DAY 24: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Leaving Zanzibar, we take the ferry back to the mainland and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania's first city with its colonial buildings and palm-lined port, where we end our safari.

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Local Payment: US$455

Optional Excursions:
White Water Rafting, River Nile US$95
Gorilla trek US$300 – US$375
Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day) US$340
Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day) US$200
Zanzibar Accommodation US$15p/p

Free Trip
When you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment of US$120 is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip. Please ask us for details. Conditions apply.

Please note:
** this trip is NOT suitable for children under the age of 16 (and if under 18 they must be accommpanied by an adult). The Gorilla trek also requires a high level of fitness for adults and the permits are not given to persons under 15 years.

** This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions.

** Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip.

** All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.


007:14 Day Gorillas & Game Parks
Starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya and Uganda finishing back in Nairobi. See itinerary for optional excursions. GET A FREE TOUR!!

Price: GBP £380 /person
Undoubtedly one of your lasting memories from this trip will be the unforgettable experience of meeting with the mountain gorillas in their own habitat. These magnificent gentle vegetarian giants inhabiting rain forests allows us an ever diminishing opportunity to view them in their natural surroundings. This memorable safari takes in the awesome scenery of “The Pearl Of Africa”, Uganda, as well as the unforgettable scenes of wildlife, which abounds in the lake and game parks of Kenya. From the safari capital of the world we visit the two most renowned game parks in Africa, the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park. The diversity of the game between these two sanctuaries is amazing with black and white rhino, flamingo and leopard, being seen in Lake nakuru and more plains game with the like of lion, buffalo, giraffe and the ever present wilderbeest in the Mara.

Please note that this trip departs Nairobi on a Sunday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us.

Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road.
Check In Time: 8:45am
Departure Time: 9:30am

DAY 01: Nairobi to Masai Mara game Reserve
We will depart from the Boulevard Hotel and leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi and climb the escarpment to our first viewpoint stop over looking the Great African Rift Valley. Descending into the Rift valley we enter Masai land, and these habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We will arrive at our campsite – Acacia Camp - early evening in time to enjoy sunset on the Masai Mara. (L, D)

DAY 02: Masai Mara
Game drives through the Mara find us looking for the infamous big 5 as well as giving us the opportunity to see this ‘ garden of Eden’ in a state nature intended it to be, huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck just to name a few of the animal that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire and watching the sunset is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in the Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 03: Masai Mara to Nakuru
Departing the Masai Mara early we will pass through the third largest town in Kenya, Nakuru, where we will stop for the night to re supply and shop. (B, L, D)

DAY 04: Nakuru to Kampala
Today, we cross the border into Uganda and travel via the lakeside town of Jinja (the Source of the Nile) before reaching Kampala, Uganda\'s capital, for an overnight stay. Uganda is a small country of striking physical beauty. Its landscapes vary from the fertile green areas around the northern shores of Lake Victoria to the snow-covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the west and the semi-desert parts of the north facing the border of Sudan.

The political instability that haunted Uganda over a period of years has had the positive effect of leaving the country free of the over-commercialism so common in other parts of Africa. The current administration under President Museveni has devoted considerable effort and funds to regain Uganda\'s former glory as one of Africa\'s most prosperous and, from a tourist’s point of view, one of the most appealing and interesting countries to visit. (B, L, D)

DAYS 05 & 06: Kampala to Kisoro
After an early morning departure from Kampala we drive further west on into the depths of Uganda and arrive at our base in Kisoro. (B, L, D)

From our Kisoro base, depending on where the gorilla permits are available, and where the gorillas are located, we will be viewing them in either the Magahinga or Bwindi National Parks in Uganda, the Virunga National Park in the DRC or at Ruhengeri in Rwanda. Due to the nature of the gorillas and their habits, viewing cannot be guaranteed. The gorillas themselves can tend to move around the locality quite a distance and the trek can be quite arduous. The cost to trek the gorillas differs from park to park and can range from US$300 to US$375, per 1-hour viewing. There is usually a park entry fee as well of approx US$15. There is also a cost for the local transport to take you to & from the starting point to trek the gorillas. This cost is normally US$10 to US$15 per person.

Please note that we are not in control of the price of gorilla permits and therefore cannot be held responsible for any increases in fees levied by the relevant authorities. National parks usually allow clients who fail to see the gorillas, a second chance to re-trek the next day if time and availability allows or they may refund your trekking fee. This is purely at their discretion. Although this is the general situation, the respective National Parks authorities will not put this in writing to any tour operator. Again the respective park authorities say that you are paying to trek the gorillas, not view them. We are considered to be the main tour operator within the overland industry and we have a very high success rate of getting in and actually seeing these magnificent animals.

Please note: This is an optional excursion and visas to the DRC and Rwanda can be obtained at the border.

The mountain gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Berengei) of whom only about 600 still exist, is one of our closest living relatives, yet ironically, it is mankind that poses the greatest threat to its survival. To visit these noble creatures in there own environment is an experience you will never forget. Accompanied by a park guide and a bush cutter, we track these gorillas through the rain forest. The gorilla families have been habituated to tourists and their whereabouts are monitored daily by the guides and park officials.

It may be necessary to trek for quite a while through the dense forest vegetation (up to 5 hrs) in order to reach the family designated for your visit.
As gorillas are sensitive to human diseases, the park authorities will not allow anyone they consider to be in poor health to visit the gorilla groups and children under 15 years of age are not allowed to visit.

You need not feel that you are exploiting these animals - for years they have been ruthlessly hunted for their hands and heads, which have been sold as souvenir ashtrays and lampshades. In addition, large numbers have been killed whilst trying to stop poachers stealing babies for sale to zoos, where they have never lived long. As a result, the ever-growing number of tourists to see them is an important factor in their survival. The gorilla fees help to set up and finance patrols that are instrumental in protecting the gorillas from poachers and their lethal snares.

DAY 07: Kisoro to Lake Bunyoni
A short drive through arguably some of the most picturesque scenery in Africa brings us to lake Bunyoni. Lake Bunyoni is the deepest crater lake in Africa and is home to a large number of bird and fish species as well as otters. (B, L, D)

DAY 08: Lake Bunyoni
Today we have the whole day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lake Bunyoni. There is the option to swim, visit the local villages or just sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil surrounds. A well deserved rest day! (B, L, D)

DAY 09: Lake Bunyoni to Kampala
After enjoying the peaceful surrounds of Lake Bunyoni we drive to Kampala for another overnight stay, and perhaps the chance to sample the nightlife. Today we will cross the equator for the second time and there will be ample opportunity for photos at the Equator crossing. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Kampala to Jinja
Today we have the option to either white water raft the Nile or visit Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. For the adventurous, you will be collected from Kampala and transferred to Jinja where you will experience some of the best white water rafting in Africa. For the less adventurous, you will have the morning at leisure or the option to take a full day excursion to visit Ngamba Chimp Sanctuary before our departure to Jinja.

Our overnight camp is right on the edge of the Nile River where there is an abundance of resident bird life & some truly amazing photo opportunities from right outside your tent! (B, L, D)

DAY 11: Jinja to Nakuru
Today will be a full day driving back towards Kenya, we will cross the border before lunch and stop for supplies en route. Tonight we will overnight again in Nakuru. (B,L,D)

DAY 12: Lake Nakuru National Park
Today we move onto Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabits the Lake\'s edge. The numbers vary depending on the level of the lake, and are more numerous when the water level is low. The Park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen in the Park, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope, leopard and the occasional hippo. After entering the park in the morning we will spend the rest of the day game driving. (B,L,D)

DAY 13: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Moving further east, we drive to Lake Naivasha where we make camp in peaceful surroundings beside the lake. The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Naivasha lies at about 1880m again the lake is home to a multitude of bird life, pride of place must go to the African Fish Eagle. The afternoon is spent at leisure here and you have the opportunity (time permitting) to enjoy some optional excursions, such as a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell\'s Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson (\"Born Free\"). (B,L,D)

DAY 14: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi
After breakfast, we leave Naivasha and return to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. The truck will stop at the Boulevard Hotel for those staying there, and then continue to our campsite to finish the trip. (B)

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Local Payment: US$290 (2007)

Optional Excursion:
White Water Rafting, River Nile US$95
Gorilla trek US$300 – US$375

Free Trip
when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment of US$140 is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip. Please request more details. Conditions apply.

Please note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.


008:Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar
10 days. Starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya, Tanzania finishing in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. GET A FREE TOUR!!

Price: GBP £400 /person
Experience Tanzania’s varied geography, diverse cultures and famed wildlife reserves on this highlighted safari. You will travel along the vast plains of the Serengeti with its abundance of plain game and predator populations as well as experiencing the natural spectacle of the Ngorongoro Crater Reserve. Tanzania also has some of the most diverse cultures presenting you with opportunities to interact with a variety of people from the famed Masai tribes to the large Muslim population of Zanzibar. With out a doubt you will be amazed by Tanzania’s varied landscape from the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro, to the Serengeti, and along the Usambra mountain ranges to the picture perfect coastline of Zanzibar.


This trip starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya, Tanzania finishing in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Please note that this trip departs Nairobi on a Sunday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us

Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 17h00 the day before your departure.
Departure Point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road.
Check In Time: 8h45
Departure Time: 9h30

I T I N E R A R Y

DAY 01: Nairobi to Arusha:
We depart Nairobi and drive south, crossing the border into Tanzania at Namanga and continue to Arusha. This is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and/or Serengeti.
We conduct these excursions in locally operated Land Rovers, which are specially adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights. (L, D)

DAY 02: Serengeti (Optional)
If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes us through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck we will be able to listen to the nighttime noises of the wildlife! (B, L, D)

DAY 03: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After a full morning game drive in the Serengeti we will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Here we travel up to Ngorongoro Crater’s edge for our campsite for the evening.

For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha today in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. Tomorrow we will join the rest of the group for your Ngorongoro game drive. (B, L, D)

DAY 04: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today.
(B, L, D)

DAY 05 Arusha to Pangani
We leave Arusha and head towards the warm Indian Ocean. Travelling through the town of Moshi and passing the Usambara Mountains, we encounter vast sisal plantations on our way to Dar es Salaam. (B, L, D)

DAY 06: Pangani to Dar es Salaam
Today is another long days drive through beautiful lush scenery and palm trees. We sent up camp for the night. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, we spend the night at a beach hotel/campsite that is situated to the north of the city, and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning. (B, L, D)

DAY 07: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island", where we will spend three nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands. (B)

Please note: Our crew can organise accommodation for you whilst on Zanzibar, although from our experience our clients have felt the need to explore the island on their own. Therefore accommodation and food is for client’s own account whist on Zanzibar.

DAYS 08 & 09: Zanzibar
History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is still famous for its spices, and tours around a spice plantation can be organised. Other options include a trip to the nearby Prison Island with its giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Or perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of the island.

Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - giant lobsters being a popular speciality. Alternatively, joining the locals for dinner in the waterfront market is an experience not to be missed. The market stalls offer an unusual selection of fast food African style at a very reasonable cost.

DAY 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam
Leaving Zanzibar, we take the ferry back to the mainland and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania's first city with its colonial buildings and palm-lined port, where we end our safari.

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Local Payment: US$160

Optional Excursions:
Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day) US$340
Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day) US$200
Zanzibar Accommodation US$15p/p

Free Trip
When you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment of US$140 is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip. Conditions apply.

Please note:
This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions.


009:Gameparks and Gorillas

21 Day overland tour encompassing some of the best wildlife viewing in Eastern Africa. Local payment of GBP£200

Price: GBP £380 /person
ITINERARY
We meet at the hotel at 9am on the first day of the trip. We recommend you arrive in Nairobi at least the day before, however if you're there with a few days to spare there's lots to see and do around the city. Close to the hotel is the National Museum, there are markets in and around Nairobi or you can venture further afield to Karen Blixen's house, Langata Giraffe Centre or even Nairobi National Park for a first glimpse of African wildlife.

WEEK ONE
Leaving Nairobi we descend into the Great Rift Valley and stop for a couple of nights at Lake Naivasha, well known for its hippo population that come ashore every night to graze. Close by is Hell's Gate National Park where you can hire bikes to take you around the park and see the herds of zebra, buffalo and antelope. There is some spectacular scenery here, red cliffs, grassy plains and rock towers made of hardened lava, the remains of ancient volcanoes. Also on the lake is Elsamere, once the home of Joy Adamson and Elsa the lion of 'Born Free' fame. Elsamere is now the centre of the Born Free Foundation and you can find out more about their work, see the rare colobus monkeys and take afternoon tea in the gardens.

We travel west out of the rift valley towards Uganda . Before leaving Kenya we stop at the town of Kisumu on Lake Victoria . In its heyday it was a bustling port, nowadays Kisumu is much quieter and a pleasant, laid back town to visit.

Travelling past Lake Victoria , we enter Uganda . Jinja is at the source of the River Nile and we can watch it begin its 4000 mile journey north from Lake Victoria through the Owen Falls Dam. Further upriver at Bujagali Falls you can go whitewater rafting on the White Nile 's tumultuous rapids or, if you're after a more relaxing time, just sit back and watch the local fishermen glide by in their dug-out canoes.

WEEK TWO
Passing through Uganda 's capital, Kampala , we head to the west of the country. This hilly region is characterised by terraced fields on steep slopes and we drive slowly up and downhill along the winding gravel roads. As the landscape changes from agriculture to forest, we reach the habitat of the mountain gorilla on the edge of the Ruwenzori Mountains .

In groups of 6 to 8 people with two guides we trek deep into the forest to find one of the gorilla families. The trek is an experience in itself, following your guides as they cut a path through the thick vegetation. The guides track the gorillas almost every day but even so, sometimes it can take several hours to find them. You will be rewarded though by the sight of these human-like giants playing with their young, feeding, grooming and staring curiously back at you. We spend an hour observing these amazing animals - remember to bring plenty of camera film.

As the groups going to the gorillas are small, it takes a couple of days for everyone to do the trek. Whilst others are searching for the great apes, you can take walks around the surrounding countryside or just chill out with a beer and a book. Leaving the slopes of the Ruwenzoris behind, we return to the farmers and their fields. We stop at Lake Bunyoni where local men in their dug-out canoes glide out of the morning mists.

WEEK THREE
Kampala is a lively city with plenty of places to eat out or have a beer and the open-air nightclubs are an experience not to be missed.

Back in Kenya we stop at Kembu Camp; a working farm in the old settlers area of Kenya From the camp we visit Lake Nakuru National Park which has the largest herd of black rhino in East Africa , over a million pink flamingos and more than 400 other bird species. 'Nakuru' means 'place of the waterbuck' in Swahili and these antelope abound in the park as well as impala, buffalo and warthog.

We spend two days visiting the Masai Mara Game Park , camping on the edge of the park with frequent forays into the park to spot the wealth of wildlife in this Eden on the plains. The sweeping plains evoke a picture of East Africa that most people hold in their minds and they are rarely disappointed when confronted with the real thing. We are likely to see amongst others, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, buffalo, elephant and of course the big cats - lion, cheetah and if we're lucky, leopard

En route back to Nairobi we stop at lookouts with some amazing views over the Great Rift Valley.


Optional extras:
Gorilla Trek £200;
Whitewater rafting £60;
Hell's Gate and bike hire £20.
All prices are approximate and may change due to currency fluctuations.
Further options available in dossier.

Local payment of £GBP 200 payable on day 1.

NB: This camping safari is not suitable for Children

CAMPING SAFARIS IN EAST AFRICA

Discover the Best of East Africa

a 10 day East African wildlife spectacular peppered with culture and breath taking scenery
Price:
GBP £390 /person

This trip starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya and Tanzania before finishing back in Nairobi. Please note that this trip departs Nairobi on a Sunday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure. Departure Point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road. Check In Time: 8:45am Departure Time: 9:30am

DAY 01: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park We will depart from the Boulevard Hotel and leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind. We arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park late afternoon. Lake Nakuru is famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabits the Lake's edge. The numbers vary depending on the level of the lake, and are more numerous when the water level is low. The Park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen in the Park, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope and the occasional hippo. The park boasts the highest density of leopard in the country and it is also famous for its tree climbing lions. We will do a late afternoon game driving before sitting down for our first dinner together around the camp fire. (L,D)

DAY 02: Lake Nakuru National Park to Kembu After a delicious breakfast we set off for our morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park. Leaving the park we make our way through the highland farm area of the Kikuyu people with breathtaking views of the valley and surrounding landscape, to Kembu, our campsite for the night. We set up camp and relax around the fire or in the bar, taking in the days activities. (B,L,D)

DAY 03 - 04: Kembu to Lake Naivasha Moving south we drive to Lake Naivasha, the highest of the Rift Valley lakes (1880m). We make camp in peaceful surroundings near this fresh water lake for 2 nights. The lake is home to a multitude of bird life, pride of place must go to the African Fish Eagle. There are many optional activities to do in this area such as visiting Elsamere, home of Joy Adamson ("Born Free"), taking a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary and visiting Hell's Gate National Park,. (B,L,D)

DAY 05: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Park Today we are up early and enter Masai land. These habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We will arrive at our campsite – Acacia Camp – late afternoon in time to enjoy sunset on the Masai Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 06: Masai Mara Game Reserve Game drives through the Masai Mara find us looking for the infamous big 5 as well as giving us the opportunity to see this ‘garden of Eden’ in a state nature intended it to be, huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck just to name a few of the animal that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire and watching the sunset is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in the Masai Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park Today the road takes us to Serengeti National Park. On our way to the campsite do a game drive through the Serengeti, where the abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. We set up camp in the midst of the national park for the night. With some luck we will be able to listen to the night time noises of the wildlife! (B,L,D)

DAY 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater An early morning start sees us game driving through the Serengeti National Park on our way to campsite situated on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. We suggest you bring your winter woollies as it can get very cold at night. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: Ngorongoro Crater National Park to Arusha This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. Our excursion into the Ngorongoro National Park is conducted in locally operated Land Rovers, which are specially adapted for safari use. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will head to Arusha for our last dinner together. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Arusha to Nairobi A long day’s drive sees us cross the border once again into Kenya arriving late afternoon in Nairobi where our safari will end. (B, L) Plus Local Payment: US$360

Optional Excursions: Please ask us for the list of excursions available. Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice. Free Trip Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip.


The Kaleidoscopic Dar es Salaam to Nairobi - inc. Zan. & reverse
Nice small, group overland tour for people short on time but wanting to combine a safari with beach and relaxation activities. Local payment US$300
Price:
GBP £380 /person

Included highlights - Dar es Salaam, Ferry, Zanzibar, Masaai museum and Snake park, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, Nairobi


Day 1 Dar es Salaam Tanzania The tour begins in the Historical Port city of Dar es Salaam. The day is spent exploring this city and its vibrant craft markets. (D)

Day 2 - 4 Zanzibar Zanzibar We take a ferry from Dar es Salaam to the “Spice Island” of Zanzibar. Our days are spent exploring the Island, spending time relaxing on the sandy beaches, visiting the local villages and enjoying the mystique and history of this legendary Island. A spice tour, Stone Town with its Arabic influence and architecture and the Slave pits are all experiences not to be missed. (B on day 2 only)

Day 5 Pangani Tanzania Today we depart the “Spice Island” of Zanzibar and take a ferry returning to Dar es Salaam and make our way to Pangani for an overnight stop. (BD)

Day 6 Arusha Tanzania From Pangani we travel inland on a scenic route that passes via the Pare and Usambara Mountain ranges. It is along this route that we might catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa (weather permitting). We visit the Meserani Snake Park and a Masai Museum. Arusha is the Safari Capital of Tanzania and it is here that we make preparations for a Safari Experience of a lifetime. Evening to be spent camping in Arusha. (BLD)

Day 7 - 9 Serengeti/Ngorongoro Tanzania Our time is spent taking part in the various optional Safari activities that the world famous Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater has to offer. These Parks offer some of the best game viewing in Africa and will certainly be an experience of a lifetime. All excursions are conducted in vehicles specifically designed for Safaris and allow for the best photographic opportunities. It is more than just a game viewing experience as we also witness the traditional Masai herdsman, herding their livestock amongst the wild game. Truly, an adventure never to be forgotten! Clients not wanting to participate in the Safari activities have ample opportunity to take in the local culture and other activities in and around Arusha. (B on day 7 only)

Day 10 Arusha Tanzania We depart from the Serengeti and return to Arusha in the late afternoon. Evening to be spent reminising about our Safari experiences around the campfire. (D)

Day 11 Nairobi Kenya After catching our final glimpse of Kilimanjaro we cross the border into Kenya and travel to Nairobi. We spend the last evening at a local restaurant bidding our fellow travellers farewell. (BL and Dinner at own cost) Additional Local Payment : US $300

The scintilating East Africa Family adventure
An interactive family adventure taking in some of the best game parks in East Africa. Meet and learn more about the Masaai - a semi-nomadic tribe whose culture has changed little over the centuries.

Price:
GBP £390 /person

This trip starts in Nairobi and travels through Tanzania finishing back in Nairobi. The scheduled dates for this family safari 24 December '06 - 2 January '07 23 December '07 - 1 January '08 Please note that should you wish to travel on other dates we can organise a charter package for you and your family. Note: The minimum age is 6 years old This trip departs Nairobi on a Sunday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us. Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure. Departure Point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road. Check In Time: 8:45am Departure Time: 9:30am

DAY 01: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park We will depart from the Boulevard Hotel and leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind. We arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park late afternoon. Lake Nakuru is famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabits the Lake's edge. The numbers vary depending on the level of the lake, and are more numerous when the water level is low. The Park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen in the Park, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope, leopard and the occasional hippo. We will do a late afternoon game driving before sitting down for our first dinner together around the camp fire. (L,D)

DAY 02: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha Moving further east, we drive to Lake Naivasha where we make camp in peaceful surroundings beside the lake. The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Naivasha lies at about 1880m again the lake is home to a multitude of bird life, pride of place must go to the African Fish Eagle. The afternoon is spent at leisure here and you have the opportunity (time permitting) to enjoy some optional excursions, such as a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell's Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson ("Born Free"). (B,L,D)

DAY 03: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Park Today we are up early and enter Masai land. These habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We will arrive at our campsite – Acacia Camp - early evening in time to enjoy sunset on the Masai Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 04: Masai Mara Game Reserve Game drives through the Mara find us looking for the infamous big 5 as well as giving us the opportunity to see this ‘garden of Eden’ in a state nature intended it to be, huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck just to name a few of the animal that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire and watching the sunset is the perfect way to finish a day’s game viewing in the Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Kisii After breakfast we head out of the Masai Mara Game Reserve and head to the town of Kisii, where we will stock up before heading into Tanzania the following day. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Serengeti area A long day’s drive takes us to the border of the Serengeti National Park where we will set up camp for the night before entering the park the following day. Our excursion into the Serengeti / Ngorongoro National Park is conducted in locally operated Land Rovers, which are specially adapted for safari use. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Serengeti National Park The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. After setting up camp in the midst of the national park for the night, the afternoon will be spent game viewing. With some luck we will be able to listen to the night time noises of the wildlife! (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater National Park An early morning start sees us game driving through the Serengeti National Park to our camp for the night, which is on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. We suggest you bring your winter woollies as it can get very cold at night. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: Ngorongoro Crater National Park to Arusha This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will head to Arusha for our last dinner together. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Arusha to Nairobi A long day’s drive sees us cross the border once again into Kenya arriving late afternoon in Nairobi where our safari will end. (B, L, D) Local Payment: US$400

SUPERFICIAL Serengeti, Ngoro Crater & Zanzibar Family safari
From the hustle and bustle of Nairobi, via Serengeti national Park and Ngorongoro Crater, finishing on the spice island of Zanzibar, this family safari promises to to leave you amazed and enriched

Price:
GBP £390 /person

This trip starts in Nairobi and travels through Kenya, Tanzania finishing in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. bold]Note: The minimum age is 6 years old This trip departs Nairobi on a Sunday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us. Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure. Departure Point: Nairobi, Boulevard Hotel, Harry Thuku Road. Check In Time: 8:45am Departure Time: 9:30am

DAY 01: Nairobi to Arusha We depart Nairobi and drive south, crossing the border into Tanzania at Namanga and continue to Arusha. This is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and/or Serengeti. We conduct these excursions in locally operated Land Rovers, which are specially adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights. (L, D)

DAY 02: Serengeti (Optional) If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes us through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck we will be able to listen to the nighttime noises of the wildlife! (B, L, D)

DAY 03: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater After a full morning game drive in the Serengeti we will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Here we travel up to Ngorongoro Crater’s edge for our campsite for the evening. We suggest you pack your winter woollies as it can get very cold on the rim of the crater during night times. For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha today in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. Tomorrow we will join the rest of the group for your Ngorongoro game drive. (B, L, D)

DAY 04: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today. (B, L, D)

DAY 05 Arusha to Pangani We leave Arusha and head towards the warm Indian Ocean. Travelling through the town of Moshi we cross the southern slopes of the highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro. There is also an opportunity to view the snowy summit, weather dependant. This calls for a photo stop! Continuing south we pass the Usambara Mountains where we encounter vast sisal plantations on our way to Dar es Salaam. (B, L, D)

DAY 06: Pangani to Dar es Salaam Today is another long days drive through beautiful lush scenery and palm trees. We sent up camp for the night. On arrival in Dar es Salaam, we spend the night at a beach hotel/campsite that is situated to the north of the city, and prepare for our departure to Zanzibar the next morning. (B, L, D)

DAY 07: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island", where we will spend three nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands. (B)
Please note: From our experience our clients have felt the need to explore the island on their own, therefore accommodation and food is for client’s own account whilst on Zanzibar, but our trip leader accompany clients to the island and will be able to book accommodation and tours on the island

DAYS 08 & 09: Zanzibar History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is still famous for its spices, and tours around a spice plantation can be organised. Other options include a trip to the nearby Prison Island with its giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Or perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of the island. Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - giant lobsters being a popular speciality. Alternatively, joining the locals for dinner in the waterfront market is an experience not to be missed. The market stalls offer an unusual selection of fast food African style at a very reasonable cost.

DAY 10: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Leaving Zanzibar, we take the ferry back to the mainland and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania\'s first city with its colonial buildings and palm-lined port, where we end our safari. Plus : Local Payment: US$160 Optional Excursions: Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day) US$340 Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day) US$200 Zanzibar Accommodation US$15p/p (Prices subject to change) Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.
Free Trip Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip.


005Departing Zanzibar to Nairobi, East Africa Family
Travelling from the spice island of Zanzibar to the world renowned Serengeti NP & Ngorongoro Crater reserve, this family adventure provides a good insight into the culture and wildlife of East Africa

Price:
GBP £380/person


This trip starts in Dar Es Salaam and travels through Tanzania and finishes in Nairobi, Kenya. Note: The minimum age is 6 years old This trip departs Dar Es Salaam on a Thursday, early morning. Should you wish to spend extra time there an earlier arrival should be planned and additional accommodation can be booked through us. Pre Departure Meeting: Held at departure point at 5:00pm the day before your departure. Departure Point: Kipepeo Campsite, Plot 4, Mjimwema, Kigamboni Check In Time: 8:45am

DAY 1: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar A ferry from Dar es Salaam takes us to the "Spice Island", where we will spend three nights on this legendary island. Zanzibar is steeped in history and was one of the major starting points for most East African explorers in their quest for new lands. Please note: From our experience our clients have felt the need to explore the island on their own, therefore accommodation and food is for client’s own account whilst on Zanzibar, but our trip leader accompany clients to the island and will be able to book accommodation and tours on the island

DAY 2 & 3: Zanzibar History aside, Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. Today the quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence, from the Medina-like shops to the palaces of the Sultans, who founded their vast empires on the spoils of the slave and ivory trade. The island is still famous for its spices, and tours around a spice plantation can be organised. Other options include a trip to the nearby Prison Island with its giant tortoises, and beautiful beaches to enjoy. Or perhaps you would enjoy the opportunity to hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of the island. Zanzibar is a seafood lover’s paradise. Numerous restaurants offer a great variety of the freshest catch from the ocean - giant lobsters being a popular speciality. Alternatively, joining the locals for dinner in the waterfront market is an experience not to be missed. The market stalls offer an unusual selection of fast food African style at a very reasonable cost.

DAY 4: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam Leaving Zanzibar we take the ferry back to mainland for an overnight in Dar es Salaam. (D)

DAY 5: Dar es Salaam to Arusha From Dar es Salaam we travel through the countryside with its vast sisal plantations to Arusha. On the way we pass the Pare and Usambara Mountain ranges before driving through the town of Moshi, the base for Mt. Kilimanjaro climbing expeditions, and weather permitting, we may catch a glimpse of this magical mountain. (B,L,D)

DAY 6: Arusha to Serengeti National Park (optional Excursion) Arusha is a pleasant town situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for the optional excursions to Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti. We conduct these excursions in locally operated 4WD vehicles, which are adapted for safari use. Depending on which option you choose, you will be away from the Arusha campsite for either one or two nights. If you take up the two-night/three day option you will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides. The drive to the Serengeti National Park takes us through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending down onto the plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. The afternoon will be spent game viewing before setting up camp in the midst of the national park. With some luck we will be able to listen to the nighttime noises of the wildlife! (B,L,D)

DAY 7: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater After a full morning game drive in the Serengeti we will return to pull down camp and head back towards the Ngorongoro. Enroute we will have the option of a visit to Olduvai Gorge, known as the cradle of civilisation (time permitting), or a visit to a Masai village to learn a little more about these unique and intriguing people. From here we travel up to Ngorongoro craters edge for our campsite for the evening. For those taking the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. (B,L,D)

DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plain’s game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for another night. Both optional excursions will follow the same schedule today. (B,L,D)

DAY 9: Arusha to Namanga After a leisurely morning start and the chance to explore the snake exhibits at our campsite in Arusha we will take some time in Arusha for our last Tanzanian stop. Explore the craft markets in town or stop at the bakery for a local coffee. Lunch will be just outside town as we head the last 120kms north to the Tanzania / Kenya border town of Namanga. After competing formalities we will camp at Namanga on the Kenyan side of the border. (B,L,D)

DAY 10: Namanga to Nairobi This morning we travel the final 180kms north to the capital city, Nairobi, arriving in the morning. On arrival in Nairobi, the truck will proceed to the Boulevard Hotel to allow passengers to disembark there, and will then drive to our campsite to finish the trip. (B) Plus: Local Payment: US$160 Optional Excursions: Serengeti/Ngorongoro Crater option (3 day) US$340 Ngorongoro Crater option (1 day) US$200 Zanzibar Accommodation US$15p/p (Prices subject to change) Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.
Free Trip Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip.