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DealGorillas to Vic Falls
Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe · 42 days · Moderate5.0(2)
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Next: 20 JunThe adventure
Set out to explore the East African savannahs on this epic journey and experience the famous wildlife habitats of both Kenya and Tanzania. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for stunning wilderness and race across the plains of the Masai Mara and Serengeti tracking Africa’s elusive "big five and keep your binoculars on hand along the shores of Lake Nakuru, a birder’s paradise. When you’re not on safari, learn about local customs on a visit to a Maasai community and share a farm-to-table lunch with a family in the vibrant Mto wa Mbu village.
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Tanzania & Kenya
Day 1Arrival dayArrivalOur trips throughout Kenya and Tanzania have a maximum group size of six travellers in addition to a CEO and a driver who are both trained safari guides. That means everyone gets a window seat and twice the insight about the astounding wildlife all around you.
Our trips throughout Kenya and Tanzania have a maximum group size of six travellers in addition to a CEO and a driver who are both trained safari guides. That means everyone gets a window seat and twice the insight about the astounding wildlife all around you.
Day 2Rise early for our drive to Lake Nakuru
Rise early for our drive to Lake Nakuru, which is known for housing a large variety of birds. We’ll arrive at our lodge inside the park around lunchtime. Get settled and head out to spot some rhinos and other wildlife on an afternoon safari drive.
Day 3Enjoy two safari drives
Enjoy two safari drives; one in the morning and one in the afternoon, catching this park and the wildlife at different times of day. Afterwards, drive along the shimmering shores of Lake Nakuru.
Day 4This morning attend a talk given by…
This morning attend a talk given by a representative of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) about the issues surrounding poaching and wildlife conservation. Then, travel south to Lake Naivasha passing through the lands of the Great Rift Valley en route. This large freshwater lake is surrounded by olive trees and grassy banks. We’ll set off on a boat to cruise the waters in search of hippos and buffalo. Then, enjoy a guided walk on Crescent Island—a peaceful wildlife sanctuary located in the middle of the lake.
Day 5Adventure onward to the legendary National Reserve…We can’t start a day of adventure on an empty stomach! Tuck into breakfast before we depart for the famous National Reserve of the Masai Mara. Arrive in the afternoon and take some time to settle into our safari camp before venturing into the reserve on a wildlife safari drive. There will be an excellent chance here of seeing the “big five”: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino.
We can’t start a day of adventure on an empty stomach! Tuck into breakfast before we depart for the famous National Reserve of the Masai Mara. Arrive in the afternoon and take some time to settle into our safari camp before venturing into the reserve on a wildlife safari drive. There will be an excellent chance here of seeing the “big five”: buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino.
Day 6Rise and shine for an early morning safari…
Rise and shine for an early morning safari drive into the reserve to try and track the animals that roamed through the savanna during the night. This is the time of day when ungulates like Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelle are at their most active. In the late afternoon, set out on another safari drive to appreciate the timeless landscapes of the Masai Mara.
Day 7Check another item off those travel lists as…Nairobi
NairobiCheck another item off those travel lists as you watch the sunrise over the savannah on your final safari in Masai Mara. Afterwards, journey back to Nairobi stopping along the way at Café Ubuntu, a G Adventures–supported project that trains and employs local women and mothers of children with disabilities. Here, visit the craft centre to meet some of the women and sit down for a wonderful farm-to-table lunch.
Day 8Fly to Arusha
ArushaFly to Arusha, gateway to the Serengeti and the northern parks of Tanzania, and settle into your lodge.
Day 9This morning take a guided walk through…
This morning take a guided walk through the Mto wa Mbu village where you will visit the local market and meet artisans in their workshops. Then share a traditional lunch with a local family before continuing to the Rift Valley escarpment to settle into our safari camp. Be on the lookout for lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and other wildlife on our first safari drive in Lake Manyara National Park.
Day 10Along the way to our safari camp…Serengeti
SerengetiAlong the way to our safari camp in Serengeti National Park we will stop at the Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitor’s Centre. From here, continue to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and head out on a late afternoon safari drive across the Serengeti Plain, keeping an eye out for grazing giraffes, lounging lions, and herds of antelope in the golden light.
Day 11It’s all about safaris today on this visit…Serengeti
SerengetiIt’s all about safaris today on this visit to one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves; the Serengeti. Set out on morning and afternoon safaris in a 4x4 through the flowing grasslands. If luck is on your side, spot all of Africa’s “big five” animals before settling in at the Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre to enjoy a talk by one of the visiting researchers.
Day 12Depart from the Serengeti early and travel across…
SerengetiDepart from the Serengeti early and travel across the vast savanna to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. Set out on a full-day safari drive into the Ngorongoro Crater and observe the biodiversity and resident wild animals in this incredibly important location to the conservation of global wildlife. Later, enjoy the vibrant colours of an African sunset from the viewing deck at the camp.
Day 13Leave Ngorongoro in the morning and travel…
Leave Ngorongoro in the morning and travel from to a Maasai village. Here, we learn about the G Adventures–supported Clean Cookstoves Project, dedicated to providing clean-burning cookstoves to Maasai communities throughout Tanzania. Enjoy a presentation by a Maasai woman on the impact of the project. Spend the remainder of the day in the safari capital city of Tanzania, at your own leisure.
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Depart at any time.
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