Journey through the vast plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti for an unforgettable safari adventure.
Journey through the vast plains of the Maasai Mara and Serengeti for an unforgettable safari adventure that will take you to landscapes where thousands of wildebeest make their brave pilgrimage. Explore the wilderness of Kenya and Tanzania, navigate lakes in search of resting hippo and savour the spicy flavours of Swahili cuisine.
Kickstart your African safari adventure in Kenya. Meet your Trafalgar Representative at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, then spend the evening with your fellow explorers 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; we would not recommend it to anyone suffering from back problems.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Tamarind Tree
This morning 'Connect with Locals' at the Shangilia Childrens Home, a leading 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. Consider joining an Optional Experience in Aberdare National Park in search of the black rhino and Colobus moneys that find sanctuary within its virgin forest.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Abedare Country Club
We embark on a half-day exploration of the privately owned wildlife conservancy that is Solio Game Reserve, renowned as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. Returning to Abedare, we embark on a guided bird walk with a Local Specialist before sunset, keeping your eyes peeled for European rollers, flycatchers and birds of prey, such as eagles, owls and Montagu's harriers as they settle down for the night.
Two hour game drive to the salient and moorlands of Aberdare National Parks. Search the plains for a plethora of animal activity and capture that perfect photograph to take home.
Adult Price: $70.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary Night Eye Game Drive
One hour game viewing experience within the Aberdare Sanctuary. Clients get to watch the various animals within the sanctuary as the night sets in. The game drive is between 1830hrs to 1930hrs.
Adult Price: $20.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Aberdares Horseback Riding Experience
Sit back and relax on a 1 1/2 hour horseback ride within Aberdares Wildlife Sanctuary abundant with wildlife. Accompanied by an experienced guide, this activity is suitable for all levels of rider experience. Safety helmets are provided. Guests can choose duration of horseback ride, charged at USD 20 per hour.
Adult Price: $20.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Aberdare Mountain Biking Experience
One hour mountain bike riding experience within the Aberdare Country Club estate.
Adult Price: $20.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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 we connect with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Valley and visit the bird watcher's paradise that is Lake Nakuru National Park. Join your Driver Guide for an afternoon game drive to spot pink flamingos lining the lakeshore and traverse its expansive plains in search for a lion, and leopard, among other species.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Lake Nakuru Lodge
As the sun rises, navigate Lake Nakuru National Park's landscapes on a morning 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.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp
Join a Local Specialists for a guided walk within one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Kenya, as they share with you their wealth of knowledge about the wildlife you encounter along the way. The shores of Lake Naivasha are home to abundant birdlife including pelicans, fish-eagles and cormorants, whilst giraffes, waterbuck, zebras and impala also roam the area. The walk takes approximately two hours.
Adult Price: $45.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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. After check-in, join a Local Specialist for an immersive guided nature walk to gain insights into the surrounding flora and fauna, perfectly rounded off with a traditional sundowner drink.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Simba Oryx Mara Camp
Roam amongst the wildlife that find sanctuary in Maasai Mara's wilderness, joining a Local Specialist for a full-day safari to seek out the Big 5. 'Dive into Culture' during a visit to a Maasai cultural boma and test your jumping prowess, then meet the village elder 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.
We cross the border into Tanzania and 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.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Serenity on the Lake
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.
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 served in the crater before your late afternoon transfer to your overnight lodge set in the foothills of the Ngorongoro Highland Forest.
Delve into Swahili culture and cuisine this morning as you 'Dive in Culture' during lunch at Mto wa Umbu village with its local farms, school, nyombas, market and milling machines. We then have 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.
Enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park past battalions of baobab trees, scouting for vast herds of elephants. Then indulge in sundowner drinks on your raised deck overlooking the African wilderness.
Tarangire National Park – Arusha – Depart Kilimanjaro
Our epic journey culminates with lunch at The Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, before we catch our final transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for our outbound flight.
Two hour game drive to the salient and moorlands of Aberdare National Parks. Search the plains for a plethora of animal activity and capture that perfect photograph to take home.
Adult Price: $70.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Aberdare Country Club Sanctuary Night Eye Game Drive
One hour game viewing experience within the Aberdare Sanctuary. Clients get to watch the various animals within the sanctuary as the night sets in. The game drive is between 1830hrs to 1930hrs.
Adult Price: $20.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Aberdares Horseback Riding Experience
Sit back and relax on a 1 1/2 hour horseback ride within Aberdares Wildlife Sanctuary abundant with wildlife. Accompanied by an experienced guide, this activity is suitable for all levels of rider experience. Safety helmets are provided. Guests can choose duration of horseback ride, charged at USD 20 per hour.
Adult Price: $20.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 3
Aberdare Mountain Biking Experience
One hour mountain bike riding experience within the Aberdare Country Club estate.
Adult Price: $20.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 5
Crescent Island Guided Wildlife Walk
Join a Local Specialists for a guided walk within one of the most beautiful sanctuaries in Kenya, as they share with you their wealth of knowledge about the wildlife you encounter along the way. The shores of Lake Naivasha are home to abundant birdlife including pelicans, fish-eagles and cormorants, whilst giraffes, waterbuck, zebras and impala also roam the area. The walk takes approximately two hours.
Adult Price: $45.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
13 hot buffet breakfasts, 13 lunches (including Be My Guest), 13 dinners
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Stays with Stories
Thorn Tree Tented Camp is a classic tented safari camp located in the majestic Seronera area of Serengeti National Park. (Day 9)
Connect with Locals
Meet the street and orphaned children at Shangilia Childrens Home who will capture your heart through music, dance and acrobatics. Enjoy lunch at the Home and find out more about the work here (Day 2)
Dive into Culture
Meet the farming community of Mto Wa Umbu to learn about their way of life and enjoy Swahili cuisine (Day 12)Visit a Maasai boma to gain in-depth insights into the daily life of this colourful tribe. (Day 7)
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)
Sightseeing highlights
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View Thomson's Falls in Nyahururu
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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
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals
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Hand-picked hotels, lodges and luxury safari camps
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Hand-picked Trafalgar Highlights
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Optional Experiences and free time
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director, Driver Guide or Trafalgar Representative
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On arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, complimentary transfers will be provided for guests who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details. A departure transfer to Kilimanjaro airport will operate at 1.00pm.
Flights: Onward flights from Kilimanjaro Airport should not be scheduled before 4.00pm.
Trafalgar is a proud supporter of ME to WE, a social enterprise charity making a difference in Kenya with their sustainable development and community empowerment project work with Maasai and Kipsigis communities.Find out more at TRAFALGAR.COM/METOWE_KENYA
Small Group: The is trip is operated on a small group basis with a maximum of 12 guests split across two separate vehicles to ensure a more exclusive experience and better opportunities to view game in their natural surrounds.
Christmas Departure: The 18 December 2018 departure will celebrate Christmas in Lake Victoria with a festive meal.
Guaranteed Room Share and Triple Rooms are not available on this trip
Trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
