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This tour takes you from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam in 13 days. PDFGrab the Tour Dossier PDF.

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Get 15% off this tour if you book and pay in March for travel before Jan 2011.Bring along a friend and get 17.5% off your tour price. Invite two mates and get off 20% and for 4 or more you get 25% off your tour price.

Priced From

ZAR 8050 More Pricing Info

Duration

13 days

Type

Camping Tour

Accommodation

Camping
 Current Price ZAR 8050  Plus Local Payment + US$ 500     
Local Payment is a portion of your total tour cost which is paid locally to your Crew, in cash, at the beginning of your tour.
Should you book this tour as a solo traveler and are happy to share a room, a single supplement may not apply (depending on availability). If you wish to have a room to yourself or can not be paired up with another same-sex traveler you would need to pay the single supplement.

Tour Summary

Combine all the best of East Africa on this short but exciting tour. From 'Big 5' encounters in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to relaxing days on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.

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General Notes

Zanzibar accommodation is for your own expense. This can be organized with the help of your tour leader on arrival in Zanzibar.
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Tour Code

ND13-15

A day-by-day breakdown of what to expect and where you'll be staying.


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Day 1, Nairobi to Masai Mara

We depart from the bustling city of Nairobi and leave for our first viewpoint where we stop to overlook the Great African Rift Valley. We then descend into the valley and enter Masai land. The Masai, habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We arrive at our campsite in the early evening in time to enjoy sunset over the plains of the Masai Mara.

Day 2, Masai Mara

We will look for the infamous Big 5 as well as the plentiful plains game and birdlife on our game drives. You will see this 'garden of Eden' in a state nature intended it to be, rolling hills, huge plains, and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Buffalo, elephant, lion, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest, waterbuck just to name a few of the animals that inhabit this wild wonderland. Sitting around a campfire listening to the bush sounds, whilst watching the sun set is the perfect way to finish a day's game viewing in the Mara.

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Day 3, Masai Mara to Nairobi

A final game drive in the 'Mara' before we head back to the bustling capital of Nairobi.

Day 4, Nairobi to Arusha

After a short but somewhat bumpy trip we cross the border at Namanga, enter Tanzania and continue to Arusha in the heart of Masai lands. This pleasant town is situated at the base of Mount Meru and is the starting point for your optional excursion to Ngorongoro Crater and/or Serengeti National Park.

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Day 5, Arusha

We spend a day in the bustling city of Arusha - the Safari hub of Tanzania. We dive into the colourful markets, visit the Snake Park and have the option to visit a Masai Village to learn more about their proud and nomadic culture.

Day 6, Arusha to Serengeti National Park

From Arusha you have the option of visiting the famous Serengeti National Park. You will depart Arusha in the morning with your vehicles and guides, if you take up the two-night/three day option. From Arusha you drive through the Masai town of Mtu Wa Mbu (Mosquito River) and up into the Ngorongoro Nature Reserve for a glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater. Then you descend down onto the vast plains of the Serengeti. The abundance of plains game has never stopped to suprise anyone entering this wildlife heaven. The afternoon will be spent game spotting before setting up camp in the midst of the park. A camp fire and the night time noises of the wildlife finish off a day in one of East Africa's most famous game parks!

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Day 7, Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

An absolute 'must do' when in Tanzania. Pass through the 'Cradle of Mankind' and the Rift Valley whilst enjoying one of the best game viewing opportunities Africa has to offer. An early start takes us off for a full morning game drive in the Serengeti. We head back towards Ngorongoro where we camp on the Crater's edge. We suggest you wear your winter woollies as it can get pretty cold on the rim of the crater during night times. If you choose to do the one-night/two day option you will be collected from Arusha today in the afternoon and transferred to the town of Karatu for the evening. In the morning you will then join the rest of the group for your Ngorongoro game drive.

Day 8, Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Arusha

This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls. This Garden of Eden is 20-kilometre wide and a true natural wonder. The size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself where the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers great photo opportunities of most of East Africa's mammals, such as Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Hippo, Lion, and plain's game. After spending the morning in the Ngorongoro Crater you will return to the campsite near Arusha for the night.

Day 9, Arusha to Dar Es Salaam

On our way to Dar es Salaam we pass through a number of small villages, towns and sisal plantations.The temperature becomes noticeably hotter as we get closer to Dar es Salaam.

Day 10, Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar

We have the option to spend the next 3 nights on the famous 'Spice Island'. The long and rich history of Zanzibar is reflected in the varied architecture, markets and cultures of Stone Town, while further north you can relax on the white sand beaches or scuba dive in the clear warm water.

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Day 11 to 12, Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar offers a wealth of experiences for the visitor. The quiet streets of the old Stone Town still retain their Arabic influence. With pretty Medina-like shops, the palaces of the Sultans, its spices, tours around a spice plantation - there is something for everyone on this island. You can even hire a motorbike and explore the more remote areas of Zanzibar.

Day 13, Zanzibar Island to Dar es Salaam

We take the ferry back to mainland for another night in Dar es Salaam. Time permitting there may be an opportunity to visit one of the local craft markets offering a large range of exquisite products (where prices depend on your bargaining skills).

Meals included in your tour cost

9 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 9 Dinners


Highlights included in your tour cost

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Masai Cultural Village

Bright and colouful
Beads and jewelery
Experience an old culture
Visit their homes
Dignified tribespeople


There are 11 optional activities available on this trip.

Prices shown are approximate

Tour Starts Tour Ends Price Enquire or Add to Backpack

28 Mar 2010

09 Apr 2010

ZAR 8050

11 Apr 2010

23 Apr 2010

ZAR 8050

25 Apr 2010

07 May 2010

ZAR 8050

09 May 2010

21 May 2010

ZAR 8050

23 May 2010

04 Jun 2010

ZAR 8050

06 Jun 2010

18 Jun 2010

ZAR 8050

20 Jun 2010

02 Jul 2010

ZAR 8050

04 Jul 2010

16 Jul 2010

ZAR 8050

18 Jul 2010

30 Jul 2010

ZAR 8050

01 Aug 2010

13 Aug 2010

ZAR 8050

Route Info and Logistics

This tour goes through: Nairobi, Masai Mara, Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area & 7 other destination(s) in Africa.

Vehicle: Overland Truck
Crew: 3 crew (including cook)

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