Day 1: - KENYA
We leave Nairobi and descend into the Great Rift Valley , pausing at lookouts with amazing views en route. We set up our tents under the trees of Fishermen's Camp, on the shores of Lake Naivasha . Lake Naivasha is well known for its hippo population that comes ashore every night to graze. The camp is protected by a deep trench, which stops the hippos coming too close.
The camp has a good bar restaurant overlooking the lake and good facilities.
Stage highlights:
Nairobi, Great Rift Valley, Fishermans camp and Lake Naivasha.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 2
Nearby 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 can spend the day on the lakeshore, 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.
Stage highlights:
Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, amazing birding, Elsamere - home of Elsa the lion of ‘Born Free’ fame and the Born Free Foundation and see the rare Colobus monkeys.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 3
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. We then depart for Nakuru town and the old working farm of Kembu Camp.
The camp has good facilities and a bar. We stay here for two nights.
Stage highlights:
You can see rhinos on your walk.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 4
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.
We leave Lake Nakuru after a morning game drive and visiting Nakuru town, we spend the afternoon at Kembu Camp.
Stage highlights:
Lake Nakuru, game drives and a relaxing afternoon.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 5
We climb out of the Rift Valley and over the Mau escarpment passing through the Masai capital of Narok. We enter Masai Mara Game Reserve from the east. The Mara must be one of Africa 's most famous Parks, and justifiably so. Here herds of elephants browse among rich, tree-studded grasslands. Thomson's gazelles, zebra, eland and many more species of savannah game offer a rich choice for the predatory lions, leopards and cheetahs that hunt in the reserve and the surrounding areas.
The camp is a simple site on the edge of the park, among the animals. We stay here for two nights.
Stage highlights:
Masai Mara Game Reserve
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 6
Game driving at its best in the vast, game-filled plains of the Masai Mara.
Stage highlights:
Masai Mara Geme Park teeming with game.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 7
We return to Nairobi where we spend the evening feasting at the famous Carnivores Restaurant you then have the opportunity to sample the nightlife of Kenya 's capital city.
We stay in a campsite with full facilities.
Stage highlights:
Carnivores Restaurant and Nairobi's nightlife.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 8: - Tanzania
We cross the Masai plains to the border town of Namanga , and depart Kenya for Tanzania . We spend the night among the Mbulu people in the camp at the edge of Karatu town.
The camp has good facilities, a bar and restaurant.
Stage highlights:
Karatu and the Mbulu tribe.
Stage duration:1 Day
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DAY 9
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 getting close to the animals, as in a small area there is a high concentration of animals, which are not afraid of vehicles.
Stage highlights:
Optional excursion to the Ngorongoro Crater.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 10
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 Snake Park Campsite. Here you can ride camels and visit a Masai village.
The camp has good facilities and a bar and restaurant.
Stage highlights:
Arusha and Masai Village.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 11
take a midday flight direct to Zanzibar Island by light aircraft, where your Zanzibarian guide awaits you. Over the centuries trade between Africa and Arabia has resulted in the blending of Arabs and Africans into a beautiful Swahili (coastal) culture with wooden sailing dhows crossing the ocean, coconut plantations and fishing villages with mosques on the beaches.
Settle in to your hotel accommodation, and explore the world heritage sight of Stonetown. We suggest having a sundowner at the famous Africa House, then wandering down to the harbour and sampling the abundance of freshly caught seafood at the Zanzibar fish market.
Your hotel accommodation is on a double/twin share basis with en suite. Breakfast included.
Stage highlights:
Zanzibar
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 12
What better way to take in the sights and smells and history of the Spice Island , than partaking in a Spice Tour? Your guide takes you to visit the old Slave Chambers of Stonetown then onto the plantations. Sample the fruit and spices of this tropical island whilst learning how they are grown and cultivated. The tour ends with a locally prepared lunch nearby. You are then transferred to your north of the island.
Accommodation is in beach bungalows with en suites based on a double/twin share basis (breakfast included), by the beach and restaurants. We stay here for two nights.
Stage highlights:
Spice Tour.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 13
Dive or snorkel with the abundant sea life in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean . Or just let time pass you by as you relax on the palm fringed white sands of this island paradise.
Stage highlights:
Time at leisure in paradise.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Day 14
You are transferred to the Zanzibar airport for a twenty-minute flight to Dar es Salaam , the end of your trip.
Stage highlights:
Good-byes to new found friends.
Stage duration:1 Day
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Cost includes:-
The tour cost includes transport in fully equipped expedition truck, road taxes and tolls, ferries, services of the driver-leader, use of camping and cooking equipment, and entrance to gameparks as specified.
Cost Excludes:-
The price does not include flights, visas, personal insurance, side trips, lunches and meals out. There are a number of optional side trips that you can choose from and pay for on the way.
Departure dates:-
19/01/2004, 16/02/2004, 15/03/2004, 12/04/2004, 10/05/2004, 07/06/2004, 05/07/2004, 02/08/2004, 30/08/2004, 27/09/2004, 25/10/2004, 22/11/2004, 20/12/2004
Baggage Limits:-
One backpack or similar sized luggage and one daypack.
Age Limits:-
Minimum Age:- 16 Maximum Age:- 60
Passenger Limit:-
24
What to bring along:-
The less you take the less you have to pack, wash, lug home and you'll always pick up extras along the way. You'll be travelling in the heat and camping in the cool, so bring clothes for all climates, rough stuff is best. The best type of carrier is a rucksack (with an internal frame) or a kit bag.
Price:-
The cost of the 14 Days Kenya and Tanzania is GBP 350.00
Local Payment:-
USD 550.00
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