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East Africa Safari Adventure

Journey through the vast plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti
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    13 nights
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    13 nights

Explore the wilderness of Kenya and Tanzania, crossing the landscapes where thousands of wildebeest make their brave pilgrimage, navigating lakes in search of resting hippo and savouring the spicy flavours of Swahili cuisine.

CONNECT WITH LOCALS - Meet the orphaned street children, cared for by Shangilia Children's Home, who will capture your heart through music, dance and acrobatics. Enjoy lunch at the Home and learn about their work. (Day 2)

MAKE A DIFFERENCE - Help the orphaned, abandoned, neglected and abused children who find sanctuary in Kenya's Shangilia Children's Home. Your visit will help support the home's efforts to transform the lives of these children. (Day 2)

DIVE INTO CULTURE - Visit a Maasai village for an in-depth perspective into the daily life of this colourful tribe. (Day 7)

Meet the farming community of Mto Wa Umbu to learn about their way of life and enjoy Swahili cuisine (Day 12)

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Inclusions/Exclusions

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Your tour includes:

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 39 meals including 13 breakfasts, 13 lunches (including Be My Guest) and 13 dinners
  • All transport as shown in itinerary
  • Hand-picked trip highlights
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director, Driver Guide or Trafalgar Representative
  • Option experiences and free time
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Sightseeing Highlights:

  • View Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu
  • Visit Solio Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Game Reserve, Lake Victoria, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park and Tarangire National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 - Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

Kick start your African safari adventure in Kenya. Meet your Trafalgar Representative and embark on a 4x4 journey in your Toyota Landcruiser vehicle to your hotel. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Kenya Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant.

Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4 X 4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys.

  • Hotel - Tamarind Tree
  • Included Meals - Welcome Reception

Day 2 - Nairobi - Aberdare National Park area (2 nights)

This morning 'Connect With Locals' during a 'Be My Guest' Experience at Shangilia Children's Home, a centre for street and orphaned children. 'Make A Difference' with your visit, which contributes to the home's efforts to transform the lives of vulnerable street children. After lunch at the Home, you'll continue your 4x4 journey to Aberdare National Park. Consider joining an Optional Experience in search of the black rhino and Colobus moneys that find sanctuary within its virgin forest.

  • Hotel - Aberdare Country Club
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest, Dinner

Day 3 - Solio Game Reserve Excursion

Embark on a half-day exploration of Solio Game Reserve, a privately owned wildlife conservancy, renowned as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. Return to your accommodation for an afternoon at leisure.

  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Aberdare National Park Area – Lake Nakuru National Park

Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls before connecting with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Valley. Visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park, then join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and traverse its expansive plains in search of lions and leopards, among other species.

  • Hotel - Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 -Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha

As the sun rises, navigate Lake Nakuru National Park's landscapes on a 4x4 game drive. Immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the bush - the damp scents of the surrounding savannah and cheery calls of birds a stirring backdrop for an unforgettable safari experience. Journey to Lake Naivasha for lunch and enjoy a boat ride in search of the resident hippo. Journey over to Crescent Island and join a Local Specialist to walk among wildlife such as zebras, impalas and giraffes.

  • Hotel - Lake Naivasha Country Club
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara, Tanzania (2 Nights)

Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the savannah wilderness of Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve, whose promise of some of the best game viewing in the world attracts safari enthusiasts the world over.

  • Hotel - Keekorok Lodge
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Maasai Mara Full Day Safari

Get close to the wildlife that find sanctuary in Maasai Mara's wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out the Big 5. 'Dive Into Culture' during a visit to a Maasai village, where you'll watch the warriors display their jumping prowess, then tour the village to gain in-depth insights into the daily life of this colourfully clad tribe. Later, indulge in a bush picnic - the sounds of the bush the perfect accompaniment while you keep your eyes peeled for the flash of resident Bee-eaters, Rollers and Hoopoes flitting from tree to tree, before continuing on your safari.

  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Maasai Mara – Lake Victoria

Cross the border into Tanzania to meet your Tanzania Driver Guide, then travel to Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or consider joining an optional activity at your lodge.

  • Hotel - Serenity on the Lake
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Lake Victoria – Serengeti National Park (2 Nights)

The endless plains of the Serengeti provide an exquisite backdrop for a 4x4 safari game drive, tracking such species as lion, leopard and cheetah.

  • Hotel - Serengeti Sopa Lodge
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 - Serengeti National Park Full Day Safari Game Drive

Discover the secrets of the Serengeti's complex eco-system, the site of the largest overland migration in the world. Join your Driver Guide for an in-depth exploration of the wilderness and scout out epic landscapes that have inspired writers and poets.

  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 - Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

Descend hundreds of metres to the floor of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, to explore its forests in search of elephant, lion and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before your late afternoon transfer to your overnight lodge.

  • Hotel - Acacia Farm Lodge
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 - Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

'Dive Into Culture' during lunch at Mto wa Umbu village with its local farms, school, nyombas, market and milling machines. Later, you'll enjoy an afternoon game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Our home for the evening is in traditional bandas or bungalows which overlook Lake Manyara.

  • Hotel - Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 - Lake Manyara – Tarangire National Park

Embark on a game drive in Tarangire National Park past battalions of baobab trees, scouting for vast herds of elephants.

  • Hotel - Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Day 14 - Tarangire National Park – Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro

Travel to Arusha, where you will be surrounded by the rich aromas of coffee during your lunch at a restaurant within one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations. After lunch, depart on a transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight. (Should you have a late evening flight departure, you may wish to consider booking a day use room at an airport hotel).

  • Included Meals - Breakfast, Lunch

We also have access to extended touring throughout Africa, call todayon 1300 414 198 and speak with your Travel Advisor to learn more

Dates and Prices

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The following prices should be used a as a guide. Call our experienced travel team on 1300 414 198 for the latest up to date information and pricing on this guided journey through South Africa.

2023 Departures:

  • January- from $11,525 per person twin share
  • February - from $11,525 per person twin share
  • March - from $11,250 per person twin share
  • April - from $9,195 per person twin share
  • May - from $9,195 per person twin share
  • June - from $11,150 per person twin share
  • July - from $12,550 per person twin share
  • August - from $12,550 per person twin share
  • September - from $11,775 per person twin share
  • October - from $11,775 per person twin share
  • November - from $10,995 per person twin share
  • December - from $10,995 per person twin share

* denotes advertised from price.

Why not extend your stay and see more of Africa? Freecall our local travel team on 1300 414 198 to secure your seat and additional travel requirements.

Accommodation

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On your tour, you will stay at the following properties:

  • Tamarind Tree, Nairobi, Kenya
  • Aberdare Country Club, Aberdare National Park, Kenya
  • Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Nakuru, Kenya
  • Lake Naivasha Country Club, Lake Naivasha, Kenya
  • Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
  • Serenity on the Lake, Lake Victoria, Tanzania
  • Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
  • Acacia Farm Lodge, Karatu, Tanzania
  • Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp, Lake Manyara, Tanzania
  • Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

FAQs

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Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4 X 4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles.

Airport Transfers

All guests benefit from complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the arrival and departure day of their guided holiday. Guests arriving before or leaving after the scheduled holiday may also book a transfer, providing they also purchase the additional pre-and/or post-holiday hotel accommodation from Trafalgar. Transfers are always included in conjunction with pre and/or post hotel nights on all itineraries.

Do I need travel insurance?

We strongly recommend that all guests have a travel insurance policy to ensure your peace of mind before and while travelling. It's important that you protect yourself in case of trip cancellations, an interruption for any reason, baggage delays or loss of baggage and medical expenses.

Will I need a passport?

Passports are needed when travelling outside of your home country. Your passport should be valid for at least six months beyond the conclusion of your trip.

Will I need a visa?

You are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas prior to the departure of your guided holiday. Depending on your nationality, you may need visas to enter certain countries included on your trip. Please note that obtaining visas can take up to six weeks prior to your departure. It is strongly advised that you consult your Travel Agent and the local Consulate or Embassy of the country you are visiting well in advance to determine which visas they require and how to obtain them.

Will I need any vaccinations?

This will depend on the destinations you are travelling and your personal health circumstances. Be sure to speak to your doctor to find out if vaccinations are required. If you are taking medication or suffer from any form of illness, ensure you have an adequate supply of medication before departing for your holiday.

Will I need electrical adaptors?

Electrical plugs and outlets differ throughout the world. We recommend bringing a universal travel adaptor that’s suitable for the countries you are travelling to.

Are tips included?

We’ll check you in, look after your luggage and take care of all hotel porterage, tips and gratuities – whether it is for restaurant staff, chambermaids or porters. Please note that Travel Director and Drivers gratuities are not included in the trip cost. You do have the option to add pre-paid gratuities on booking.

Will I need to pack formal clothes?

This will depend on not only your personal preference, but the destinations you’re visiting and the time of year you’ll be travelling. We’d recommend bringing at least one smart outfit for special evenings. In Africa, it is best to pack neutral/pale colours to wear when on game drives.

Will I be able to get laundry done?

Most hotels do offer a laundry service. However, it’s sensible to try and pack enough clothing to avoid having to do laundry, as it can sometimes be costly or inconvenient.

What if I become ill on my trip and am unable to continue?

Your Travel Director will assist you with a doctor’s visit or hospitalisation should you require. Trafalgar has a dedicated Guest Support Department in Europe, or our Operations Department in the relevant country will contact you to offer assistance and advice, coordinate with your travel insurance company and keep in touch until you are able to re-join the trip or return home. This service is included in the cost of your trip; however it is not a replacement for travel insurance, which we strongly advise you to purchase.

T&Cs

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