East Africa Safari | 2024
East Africa Safari | 2024
East Africa Safari | 2024
11 Days Starting in Nairobi and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli, Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
AAESMA19
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 20
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the East Africa Safari (2024) for an unforgettable adventure through Kenya and Tanzania. Begin your journey in Nairobi, exploring the vibrant city and visiting an elephant orphanage. Experience the breathtaking Maasai Mara National Reserve with its iconic wildlife and the Great Migration. Continue to Amboseli National Park for stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its majestic elephants. Cross into Tanzania to discover the wonders of Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the unique ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers a perfect blend of cultural encounters, wildlife photography, and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi To Maasai Mara
Location: Nairobi, Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara (or similar)
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Today your adventure begins. You’ll meet your guides and your fellow travelers, and then we’ll load up the safari vehicles and be on our way. Passing through the Great Rift Valley, we’ll get to our Maasai Mara lodge just in time for lunch – and then head out for our first game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife large and small as we make our way across those magnificent rolling hills.
Day 2: Maasai Mara
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Mara (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, you'll get the chance to head out on a hot air balloon ride to check out the African Savannah as the sun rises. Then, after a champagne breakfast to top it all off, you'll rejoin the morning's game drive. At midday, we’ll head back to the lodge for lunch and a swim, and then embark on our second game drive this afternoon – in search of Africa's elusive big cats. The Maasai Mara is the setting for one of nature’s greatest phenomena: The Great Migration. If you’re here at the right time of year, you’ll have the chance to witness millions of wildebeest and zebras en route to greener pastures.
Day 3: Maasai Mara To Nairobi
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation Name: 2.5.4. Ole Sereni (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise and shine, Kenyan explorers! With the Maasai Mara lodged firmly in our memories (and our hearts), we'll make our way back to Nairobi this morning - where plenty more magic awaits. This afternoon we head back to Nairobi, where something truly special awaits us. We'll visit the Kibera Slum to see the incredible work being done by the Mirror of Hope Foundation - working to break the cycle of poverty through education, helping the women and children to improve their quality of life. Afterwards, the afternoon is yours to relax and choose from a variety of hotel restaurants with views of the Nairobi National Park.
Day 4: Nairobi To Amboseli
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Nairobi
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Amboseli (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Back in Nairobi, we'll have the chance to take a unique game drive in Nairobi National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for waterholes, cityscapes and the elusive white rhino too. We'll also visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation centre to watch baby elephants play and bathe in the water (the most beautiful chaotic mess you'll ever encounter), and hear the fascinating story of their road to recovery too. After a picnic lunch and a visit to a local Curio shop, we’ll head for our lodge (right on the edge of the Amboseli National Park, might we add, with views of Mt Kilimanjaro too!) to enjoy a delicious included dinner.
Day 5: Amboseli
Location: Amboseli
Accommodation Name: Sentrim Amboseli (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After our morning's buffet breakfast, we will do a short safari walk to a Maasai village, guided by Maasai warriors as they teach us about their culture and everyday lives co-existing with wild animals. After lunch we will head out to Amboseli National Park, famous for its iconic shots of elephants and wildlife feeding in the foreground while the peak of Africa rises in the background: Mt Kilimanjaro. It's a photographer's dream, and it's all yours. Our final dinner in Kenya will be included back at the lodge.
Day 6: Amboseli To Tarangire
Location: Amboseli, Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Roika Tented Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we will have one final game drive in Amboseli before we head across to the Tanzanian border. We say goodbye to our Kenyan guides as we are welcomed by our Tanzanian guides and drive to the town of Arusha.
This morning we will have one final game drive in Amboseli before we head across to the Tanzanian border. We say goodbye to our Kenyan guides as we are welcomed by our Tanzanian guides and drive to the town of Arusha.
After lunch we will head off to our first lodge and national park in Tanzania - Tarangire. Famed for its two African giants; the elephant and baobab trees.
Day 7: Tarangire
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Roika Tented Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early start this morning will take us into the Tarangire National Park for a full day, in the hopes for a glimpse of some of its elusive predators and changing landscapes. We'll stay here for most of the day with a packed lunch provided to give us the most opportunity of exploring this wildlife wilderness. Afterwards, we'll visit a Maasai village, meeting some of the locals to learn all about their customs and way of life. There'll be a buffet dinner tonight too, so be sure to save some room!
Day 8: Tarangire To Serengeti
Location: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Sound of Silence Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we'll set out in our safari vehicles to our next destination: the Serengeti.
We take in views of the Rift valley and the rim of Ngorogoro Crater as we make our way to the main gate of the Serengeti, stopping off to visit Mto Wa Mbu Village and a local market. We'll drive through the endless plains of this vast reserve to reach our accommodation for the night. Tonights accommodation will be a safari-style lodge in the middle of the Serengeti. A buffet meal will be served for dinner, and you're free to sit outside and listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals waking up to forage or hunt, all while sitting under the bright canopy of stars in the African sky.
Day 9: Serengeti
Location: Serengeti
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Sound of Silence Camp (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll spend a full day seeking out the game of Africa's plains, with predators in hot pursuit of their prey. If the wildebeest migration is around, then you are in for a wildlife treat: millions of wildebeest and zebra grazing for as far as the eye can see really is one of Africas' greatest spectacles to observe. If you want to make today even more unforgettable, you can opt in for a once-in-a-lifetime Balloon safari. A buffet dinner awaits us back at our safari camp.
Day 10: Serengeti To Ngorogoro Crater
Location: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Name: Eileen's Tree Inn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy some breakfast before we depart the Serengeti with a morning game drive on our way to our next destination, the Ngorogoro Crater.
In the late morning we reach the Ngorogoro Crater, an ancient volcano, boasting one of the highest densities of predators stalking the abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano's center. We'll stop here for a picnic lunch before we ascend the plateau. A true natural wonder, only found in Africa.
Day 11: Ngorogoro Crater To Arusha
Location: Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Arusha
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Its our last day on safari and our last chance for some wildlife viewing. Opt to jump on one last game drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Renowned for its famed tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is a completely different ecosystem to the other parks we have visited with grassy floodplains and massive forests to spot unique wildlife and bird-life to this region.
With full hearts and memories made, it's time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various lodges and camps throughout the tour.
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Meals
Meals are included as specified in the itinerary, typically breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Game Drives
Multiple game drives are included in various national parks and reserves.
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Guided Tours
Guided tours and cultural experiences, such as visits to Maasai villages, are included.
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Park Fees
Entrance fees to national parks and reserves are included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as hot air balloon rides are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, and additional meals are not included.
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Visas
Visa fees for entry into Kenya and Tanzania are not included.
Mode of Transport
Transportation includes safari vehicles for game drives and transfers between locations, with guides changing at the Tanzanian border.
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided at various lodges and camps throughout the tour, including Sentrim Mara, 2.5.4. Ole Sereni, Sentrim Amboseli, Roika Tented Camp, Sound of Silence Camp, and Eileen's Tree Inn.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the East Africa Safari?
Accommodation is provided at various lodges and camps throughout the tour.
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Are meals included in the East Africa Safari?
Yes, meals are included as specified in the itinerary, typically breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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What kind of activities are included in the East Africa Safari?
The tour includes multiple game drives in various national parks and reserves, guided tours and cultural experiences such as visits to Maasai villages, and entrance fees to national parks and reserves.
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Are international flights included in the East Africa Safari package?
No, international flights to and from the starting and ending locations are not included.
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Is travel insurance included in the East Africa Safari package?
No, travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Are optional activities included in the East Africa Safari package?
No, optional activities such as hot air balloon rides are not included.
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Are personal expenses covered in the East Africa Safari package?
No, personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, and additional meals are not included.
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Are visa fees included in the East Africa Safari package?
No, visa fees for entry into Kenya and Tanzania are not included.
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What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the East Africa Safari?
You can expect to see a variety of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, hippos, and if you're there at the right time, the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
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What cultural experiences are included in the East Africa Safari?
The tour includes visits to Maasai villages where you can learn about their culture and everyday lives, as well as a visit to the Kibera Slum in Nairobi to see the work being done by the Mirror of Hope Foundation.
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What is the significance of the Ngorongoro Crater in the East Africa Safari?
The Ngorongoro Crater is an ancient volcano boasting one of the highest densities of predators stalking the abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano's center. It is a true natural wonder only found in Africa.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.
Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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