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Kenya and Tanzania, 14 Days · Classic tour
Kenya and Tanzania by truck
Discover the magic of Kenya and Tanzania
Join us on this group truck safari that combines the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania, focusing on internationally acclaimed parks such as Masai Mara and Serengeti (famous as settings for many films and documentaries) and on lesser-known areas such as Mount Longonot. What's more, we'll get to interact with local tribes such as the Masai. Come on, you can't miss it!
Departure date
Departures from August 2024 till November 2024
From
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Travel details
City of origin - Nairobi
Departure with destination Nairobi. Night on board.
Nairobi
Arrival and transfer at your own expense to the hotel in Nairobi. Rest of the day free. In the afternoon, we'll meet up with the guide for a short briefing. Accommodation.
Nairobi - Masai Mara
Breakfast. Departure to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve, passing through the Great Rift Valley, which boasts magnificent views of the region. Lunch en route. Arrival at the camp in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.
Masai Mara
Breakfast. Full-day safari with picnic lunch. Return to the camp, dinner, and overnight stay.
Masai Mara - Mount Longonot National Park - Lake Naivasha
Breakfast. Departure to Mount Longonot National Park, with its dormant volcano. Arrival and walking tour to the edge of the crater to see its caldera and the forest inside. It's also a great place to admire the Great Rift Valley from. Picnic lunch. Onward journey to Lake Naivasha. Arrival, dinner and overnight stay.
Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate National Park - Lake Naivasha
Breakfast. Departure to Hell's Gate National Park, famous for its gorge on basalt cliffs and for inspiring the film "The Lion King". We'll take a walking tour of this park, getting to see zebras, giraffes and buffalos, among other species of antelope. Return journey to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon, boat ride on the lake. We'll then visit Elsamere, the former home of the original 'lion whisperers', for a tea and an insight into their fascinating lives. Return to the camp, dinner, and overnight stay.
Lake Naivasha - Arusha
Breakfast. Departure to Arusha, crossing the border after having passed by the outskirts of Nairobi and the base of Mount Meru, the fifth highest mountain in Africa. Arrival in Arusha. Lunch. Rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Arusha - Serengeti
Full-board basis. Departure to Serengeti National Park, scene of the annual wildebeest migration. At the entrance to the park, we'll have the chance to see a whole host of animals. Accommodation.
Serengeti
Breakfast at sunrise. Full-day safari through the Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch. Return to the camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
Sunrise departure for the last safari through Serengeti National Park, returning to the camp at noon for brunch. Afterwards, departure to the extinct volcano of Ngorongoro. Along the way, members of the Maasai tribe can be seen with their cattle. Today we'll be camping on a campsite perched on the rim of the crater, with breathtaking views of the caldera. Dinner and overnight stay.
Ngorongoro - Mto Wa Mbu
Breakfast. At dawn, we'll head into the crater in 4x4 vehicles for a safari inside. Back to the camp for lunch. Afterwards, we'll head to a Maasai village where we'll be spending the night. In the afternoon, we'll visit another village with a Maasai guide to learn about their way of life, their culture, and how they're integrating into the modern world. Dinner and overnight stay.
Mto Wa Mbu - Arusha
Breakfast. Departure to Arusha. Arrival. In the afternoon, tour of the city markets to pick up any souvenirs. In the evening, we'll head to a restaurant (dinner not included) to spend the last night with the rest of the group. Accommodation.
Arusha - City of origin
Breakfast. Self-transfer to the airport. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Accommodation in the hotels, lodges, and/or camps listed, or similar.
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- "Camps" option: 2 nights in a hotel and 9 nights on a camp in an igloo tent (non-permanent) with shared bathroom.
- "Nights 2 to 5 Upgrade" option: 2 nights in a hotel, 2 nights on a camp in a permanent tent with private bathroom, 2 nights at a lodge in a room with private bathroom, and 5 nights on a camp in an igloo tent (non-permanent) with shared bathroom.
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Transport by truck without air conditioning specially designed for safaris.
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Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
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English-speaking tour guide and English-speaking local guides.
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Tea, coffee, and tap water.
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Tents, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
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Diet: 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners.
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Insolvency protection.
Your trip doesn't include
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Electronic Visa to enter in Kenya.
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Bed linen.
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Transfer to Nairobi.
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Soft drinks, alcohol, bottled water, restaurant meals, and any other service not mentioned as included.
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Tips.
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Electronic Visa to enter in Tanzania.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Hoteles in Kenya do not have official star category.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Kenya.
- Please bring soft suitcases for transport reasons to Kenya. Hard-sided suitcases are not allowed.
- It is recommended to avoid storing belongings in plastic bags both in checked bags and in hand luggage before flying to Kenya. In this country you can not introduce any type of plastic bag. Failure to comply with the law can lead to fines and up to two years in jail.
- Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- The tour starts at the Hotel La Mada at 6.00 pm. Address: Thika Road, Nairobi.
- It is mandatory to complete and sign a registration, compensation and liability waiver document before departure.
- Travel insurance with a suggested minimum coverage of $60,000 is required to take part in the trip. This travel insurance must include, among others, the following benefits: coverage for personal accidents, including death by accident; emergency medical assistance, including rescue expenses; emergency transport or repatriation costs; legal assistance; assistance for the recovery or replacement of lost documents; organisation of trips and emergency accommodation; and interruption or cancellation of the trip.
- Travellers must ensure that they're in good enough physical and mental health to take part in the trip and the associated activities.
- This is a collaborative tour in which all members of the group must help with preparing food, washing dishes, cleaning the truck, setting up/taking down the camp, and other daily tasks.
- Luggage is limited to one large bag (sports bag or internal frame backpack) with a maximum weight of 15 kg and one small handheld bag or camera bag per person. Hard shell suitcases are not recommended as they may not fit in the truck compartments. A lock to close bags in the compartment is recommended.
- Travellers must bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and towels. A blow-up mattress is also recommended.
- Small groups of up to 16 people.
- Tips of around €10 for the guide, €3 for local guides, and €10 for camp/accommodation staff per person per day are recommended.
- Hoteles in Tanzania do not have official star category.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Tanzania.
- Please bring soft suitcases for transport reasons to Tanzania. Hard-sided suitcases are not allowed.
- It is recommended to avoid storing belongings in plastic bags both in checked bags and in hand luggage before flying to Tanzania. In this country you can not introduce any type of plastic bag. Failure to comply with the law can lead to fines and up to two years in jail.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.