kenya kenya explorer original plus local payment us$385 physical culture shock 8 days ex nairobi itinerary day 1 nairobi the adventure begins in nairobi kenya s thriving capital and one of east africa s largest cities days 2-3 samburu travel past kikuyu villages and along the slopes of mt kenya to samburu national reserve this region is home to a fascinating mix of kenya s nomadic tribes who retain their traditional way of life head deep into the park to spot giraffes zebras gerenuk and oryx for an insight into the life of the samburu people take an informative tour of a local village day 4 lake nakuru travel through the fantastic scenery of the great rift valley to lake nakuru national park the lake often hosts enormous flocks of flamingos and the park itself boasts giraffes and zebras day 5 lake naivasha travel to one of the most beautiful of the rift valley lakes lake naivasha chill out by the water s edge and spot a huge variety of birds there is an option to explore the lake by b
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tanzania tanzania lodge safari comfort plus local payment us$575 physical culture shock 6 days ex nairobi itinerary day 1 nairobi/lake manyara from kenya s exciting capital we head to lake manyara national park via arusha arriving in time for an afternoon game drive the park is best known for its black-maned tree-climbing lions a highlight of any safari the lake itself is often covered in a layer of pink as flamingos flock to its shores days 2-3 serengeti national park travel on to the seemingly endless plains of the world-renowned serengeti national park the plains are home to massive numbers of grazing animals and where they go so do the predators take game drives among the plains and the kopjes rock formations to view the abundant wildlife including zebra giraffe and wildebeest before returning to relax at the lodge in the evenings days 4-5 ngorongoro crater after a final game drive in the serengeti visit olduvai gorge often referred to as the `cradle of mankind fossilised remains
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kilimanjaro kilimanjaro rongai route active plus local payment us$560 physical culture shock 8 days ex kilimanjaro airport itinerary day 1 kilimanjaro airport/marangu transfer to the family-run marangu hotel in the foothills of mt kilimanjaro tonight there is a full briefing and kit inspection day 2 first cave the first day is a stroll through the rainforest up to the open moorland in the forest there are many bird species and monkeys day 3 kikelewa cave the trekking gets steeper as the rainforest gives way to alpine meadows dotted with giant heather trees the twin peaks of kibo and mawenzi lie ahead with magnificent views over the amboseli plains behind tonight is spent near kikelewa cave day 4 mawenzi tarn ascend slowly up to mawenzi tarn the only permanent tarn lake on kilimanjaro make camp in the shadow of mawenzi kilimanjaro s second highest peak day 5 kibo hut leaving the lake behind cross the saddle between the peaks of mawenzi and kibo the remainder of the day is spent relaxin
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zanzibar zanzibar beach break independent 5 days ex stone town departs daily subject to availability itinerary day 1 stone town arrive in zanzibar an island with a rich history and a truly relaxed atmosphere the resort physical culture shock is situated a short distance from stone town it is located right on the beach where you can relax under palm trees and swim in the indian ocean all the rooms are en-suite with hot and cold water and have air conditioning the resort also has a wonderful restaurant and bar enjoy optional activities such as island tours snorkelling and scuba diving among the fascinating array of coloured coral and bright tropical fish at the nearby coral reefs days 2-4 beach resort travel into the interior of the island and visit a spice plantation see and smell a wonderful variety of spices including cardamon cinnamon cloves black pepper and nutmeg sample tropical fruits like jackfruit breadfruit pineapples bananas and coconuts which have all been introduced to the
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uganda gorillas and game parks basix plus local payment us$640 physical culture shock 14 days ex kampala itinerary day 1 kampala travel from the city of kampala to a camp ground day 2 lake mburo open plains grasslands marshes and woodland await at lake mburo go on safari to see a variety of antelope as well as hippos buffaloes and water birds days 3-5 queen elizabeth national park continue north to uganda s finest game park enjoy game drives in the park a boat cruise on the kazinga channel and a wonderful walk through the kyambura gorge in search of chimpanzees there is also the option to visit lake edward chimpanzee island sanctuary day 6 mbarara spend the morning spotting game then continue to the town of mbarara known for the local longhorn ankoli cattle days 7-10 bwindi drive to a camp at the edge of bwindi impenetrable forest national park in the south-west of uganda a highly fertile mountainous region with steep-sided hills covered in terraced cultivation if permits are availabl
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east africa kenya family safari coast family plus local payment us$590 physical culture shock 15 days nairobi to mombasa itinerary days 1-3 nairobi/lake nakuru spend the night in multicultural nairobi then head to lake nakuru via the great rift valley stopping to visit a rural school on the way in lake nakuru spend an afternoon viewing wildlife including leopards and rhinos days 4-5 lake naivasha take an early morning game drive before travelling to lake naivasha there is a free day to take part in optional activities such as a boat cruise and walking safaris day 6 loita hills travel to the loita hills to camp with the masai tribespeople proud warriors who have managed to retain their traditional farming practices days 7-8 masai mara spend two days spotting wildlife including lion elephant buffalo and cheetah in one of the finest game sanctuaries in africa days 9-10 nairobi/ostrich farm visit the nairobi giraffe centre and animal orphanage adjacent to nairobi national park then head
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east africa faces of kenya tanzania basix plus local payment us$855 physical culture shock 22 days ex nairobi itinerary days 1-3 nairobi/amboseli national park from kenya s multicultural capital we head to the natural wilds of amboseli set up camp within the park and take game drives in the shadow of mt kilimanjaro day 4 ostrich farm after an early morning game drive we drive north to camp at an ostrich farm day 5 mount kenya camp for the night in the foothills and take an optional guided walk on the lower slopes of the mountain days 6-7 samburu spend the night by ewaso nyiro one of kenya s largest rivers keep a look out for crocodiles basking on the river banks day 8 thompson s falls embark on an early morning game drive before travelling on to camp at the falls the 75m-high falls are surrounded by lush landscapes day 9 lake nakuru pelicans cormorants and at times millions of flamingos call the lake home explore the park and spot black and white rhinos and perhaps even the elusive l
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east africa serengeti trail kilimanjaro basix plus local payment us$750 physical culture shock 15 days nairobi to kilimanjaro airport departs every sat itinerary days 1-2 nairobi/kisii board an overland truck and cross the great rift valley to kenya s tea growing region day 3 lake victoria watch the sunset over africa s largest lake from the comfort of the campsite days 4-5 serengeti photograph wildlife such as lions cheetahs elephants and zebras it is also possible to take an early morning balloon safari day 6 ngorongoro crater visit olduvai gorge home to earliest man before continuing to a campsite overlooking the crater day 7 mto wa mbu search the crater for the endangered black rhino spotting many other animals on the way camp in the market village of mto wa mbu and look for ebony makonde carvings day 8 arusha leave behind the overland vehicle and crew in arusha at the base of mt meru day 9 kilimanjaro base travel past snow-capped mountains to the foothills of mt kilimanjaro wher
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east africa kenya tanzania zanzibar basix plus local payment us$620 physical culture shock 19 days nairobi to zanzibar departs every sat itinerary days 1-2 nairobi/lake nakuru spend a day exploring the colourful shops and vibrant streets of kenya s capital then head past the acacia tree-strewn landscape to lake nakuru stopping to meet the children on a visit to a rural school on the way days 3-4 lake naivasha spend the morning in search of rhinos and giraffes before travelling on to the birdwatchers paradise lake naivasha as an option go for a boat cruise on the lake walk through nearby hell s gate national park or just spot the prolific birdlife from the lake shore day 5 loita hills travel to the homelands of the masai to camp with them among the loita hills this is a great chance to learn about their traditional lifestyle days 6-7 masai mara search the plains and explore the woodlands for a glimpse of the masai mara s wildlife spot lions elephants buffaloes giraffes cheetahs and mo
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africa overland south east adventure basix plus local payment us$1130 physical culture shock 31 days nairobi to johannesburg itinerary days 1-8 kenya/tanzania leaving the thriving city of nairobi behind cross the great rift valley and travel to the masai mara camp on the edge of this world-renowned reserve and take game drives through the rolling grasslands keep the camera poised ready to photograph leopards rhinos and giraffes over the border in tanzania stop in arusha a melting pot of markets tribesmen and modern life sitting by the looming mt meru out on the plains meet locals on a walk through a masai village before taking a 4wd adventure through the serengeti national park olduvai gorge and ngorongoro crater for amazing wildlife viewing days 9-14 tanzania/zanzibar drive past mount kilimanjaro en route to the coastal city of dar es salaam camp on a beach just outside the city and take the time to shop for wood carvings before taking a ferry to the exotic `spice island of zanzibar
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africa overland kenya to cape town basix plus local payment us$1450 physical culture shock 43 days nairobi to cape town itinerary days 1-8 kenya/tanzania depart nairobi for the masai mara to experience unforgettable game viewing cross into tanzania and take a guided walk to meet the masai in a local village journey through the serengeti national park olduvai gorge and ngorongoro crater to spot africa s `big five lions elephants buffaloes leopards and rhinos days 9-14 tanzania/zanzibar travel past the snow-dusted mt kilimanjaro to the coastal city of dar es salaam take the ferry to the exotic spice island of zanzibar and explore the bazaars of stone town or relax on the island s white-sand beaches return to dar es salaam and head south-west via mikumi national park and the tanzanian highlands days 15-25 malawi zambia travel along the shores of lake malawi with plenty of opportunities to enjoy its pristine beaches and to explore lakeside culture continue through rural malawi and cross
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