African Safari Adventure

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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.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

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

What's this trip about?

    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.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityNairobi
End CityKilimanjaro

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi

Kickstart 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 Rec...

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 child...

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.

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 sp...

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 experie...

Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Maasai Mara (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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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Price per day$541
Last Updated: 11/24/2020

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Meals Included
  • 13 breakfasts
  • 13 lunches
  • 13 dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals Hand-picked hotels, lodges and luxury safari camps Hand-picked Trip Highlights Optional Experiences and free time All porterage and restaurant gratuities Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras An expert Travel Director, Driver Guide or Trafalgar Representative All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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