6 With 54 countries to explore, Africa promises heart pounding adventures for every explorer. Spot ‘the Big 5’ on safari, come face to face with mummies in Egypt or brave gorilla-infested parks in Uganda. When the heat gets too much, cool off in the Dead Sea, ride the Zambezi rapids or relax on the beaches of Zanibar.
10 kenya & tanzania overland NAirobi > NAIROBI OVERLANDER fr $2,299 days GADKTO Highlights • Marvel the Rift Valley views • See legions of flamingos at Lake Nakuru • Search for wildlife in the Serengeti • Camp by Lake Victoria’s shores DAY 1: NAIROBI/NAKARU Say adios to Nairobi in the morning and hello to Lake Nakuru National Park that afternoon! After a brief welcome you’ll head north, passing through the Great Rift Valley before arriving at the park, where you’ll be flabbergasted by the hundreds of thousands of flamingos lining the shore. Keep your eyes peeled for white and black rhino, buffalo, impala, hyena and even leopard. (L, D) DAY 2: LAKE NAIVASHA Enjoy the surrounds of beautiful Lake Naivasha. Fill your day with various optional activities, like a walking safari on Crescent Island to view giraffe and antelope, a visit to the flamingo-filled Green Crater Lake, or checking out wildlife around the camp. You’ll spot ibis, lovebirds, fish eagles, hippo, and the black and white colobus monkey on the lake’s banks. (B, L, D) DAY 3-4: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without stopping here! Spend time game viewing in small safari vehicles and try spot the ‘Big 5’ - lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino. Marvel at gazelle, impala and ostrich from wonderful vistas along the Esoit Oloololo Escarpment. You’ll also get the chance to experience local Masai culture with a stop at a traditional Masai village. (2B, 2L, 2D) Masai Mara Reserve Lake Victoria Serengeti N.P. Ngorongoro Crater TANZANIA KENYA Nakuru Lake Naivasha Kisii Arusha Nairobi DAY 5-6: KISII/MUSOMA Approaching Kisii, you will experience breathtaking views of the vast rolling hills covered by tea plantations – one of the economic backbones of the local economy. Cross into Tanzania on Day 6 and park up at the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake. Take a boat or canoe ride on the lake, or stay on shore for fantastic bird watching. (2B, 2L, 2D) DAY 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK This is touted as Africa’s best game park for a reason! The world famous Serengeti National Park is to Tanzania what the Masai Mara Game Reserve is to Kenya, although with an area of 14,763 sq km, it is actually over seven times larger! (B, L, D) DAY 8-9: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK/ NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA/ARUSHA Top up your wildlife cravings with even more Serengeti game driving in the morning, before journeying to the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater serves as an extraordinary natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s most dense population of large mammals, who remain on the crater floor due to the constant water supply. On Day 9 you’ll descend to the bottom and view the herds in front of the crater walls – they’re surprisingly photogenic! Spend your last night camping in the bustling town of Arusha. (2B, 2L, 2D) DAY 10: NAIROBI Sadly, it’s time to say goodbye. <strong>Travel</strong> through the land of the Masai people and catch a glimpse of Mt Kilimanjaro on your way back to Nairobi. (B) 7
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