Discover East Africa

Discover East Africa

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Discover East Africa

10 Days Starting in Nairobi, Kenya and ending in Arusha, Tanzania

Visiting: Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli National Park, Tarangire National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur500

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Kenya and Tanzania with the "Discover East Africa" tour. This adventure takes you from the bustling city of Nairobi to the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tarangire National Parks. Witness the majestic Big Five in their natural habitats, explore the diverse avian life of Amboseli, and marvel at the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy daily game drives, comfortable accommodations, and delicious meals as you traverse the scenic highlands, vast plains, and lush swamps. With professional guides and all transportation provided, this safari promises an immersive and thrilling wildlife experience.

Highlights

  • Explore Masai Mara's wildlife in Africa, a premier reserve known for diverse animal encounters

  • Discover Amboseli National Park's diverse avian life, boasting 400 unique bird species

  • Embark on adventurous wildlife drives to explore the majestic Big Five in their natural habitats

  • Experience Tarangire safari in Tanzania's sixth-largest National Park for thrilling game encounters

  • Marvel at Ngorongoro Crater's stunning landscape while seeking out its diverse wildlife

Itinerary

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Day 1: Nairobi Arrival

Location: Nairobi

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Nairobi! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the day at leisure or join the optional excursion for morning arrivals.




Overnight in Nairobi

Day 2: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve (B/L/D)

Location: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving Nairobi after breakfast, you will travel towards Kenya's fertile highlands and head down the Rift Escarpment on a road built by Italian prisoners of war during World War II. Search for the charming chapel they built at the foot of the escarpment. You will pass the impressive Longonot earth satellite station as you head across the Valley to Narok, and then travel across acres of wheat and barley before you reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch. After lunch and a siesta, you will head on an afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.




Overnight in Masai Mara Area

Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve (B/L/D)

Location: Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, clients will head on a morning game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch. After the siesta, set off for an afternoon game drive and visit the Masai Village. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.




Overnight in Masai Mara Area

Day 4: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru (B/L/D)

Location: Lake Nakuru

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart the Masai Mara after breakfast to travel across the ‘breadbasket of Kenya, where acres of wheat and barley flood the landscape. Head north to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From there you will travel across the vast plains on the floor of the Rift Valley, keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelles as you head up the Mai -Mahiu. You will arrive at Lake Nakuru around midday. Upon arrival in the park, view game en route to the lodge, where you will arrive as the sun sets. The National Park, known for its birdlife, offers an incredible opportunity to see flamingoes. It is also home to Black and White rhinos as well as the endangered Rothschild Giraffe.




Overnight in Lake Nakuru Area

Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Amboseli National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride. Later, leaving the Rift Valley behind, proceed to Nairobi for an early lunch (or picnic lunch depending on road conditions). Later, head south towards Amboseli, where you will arrive at your lodge by late afternoon. As dull looking as Amboseli is, it has historically supported both game drive and the Maasai that kept their herds of cattle here. It is thanks to the waters that run off Africa's greatest mountain that the apparently dry Amboseli, Kenya's first game sanctuary, can support its wildlife. Mount Kilimanjaro broods high over Amboseli, usually cloaked by clouds but showcasing its snow-shrouded magnificence from time to time. Kilimanjaro was once part of Kenya, but after the marriage of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, Queen Victoria gifted it to her beloved grandson, whose colony Tanzania was, as the perfect wedding present.




Overnight in Amboseli National Park Area

Day 6: Amboseli National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Depart the lodge after a sumptuous breakfast for a full-day game drive. Enjoy hot lunch at a picnic site before you return to the lodge at 4:00 PM. Mount Kilimanjaro now provides water for the park, breathtaking views, and, of course, the most fascinating background for animal photography. The park has undergone serious erosion. Elephant feeding habits combined with light soil have made serious inroads in the Amboseli vegetation. Nonetheless, there are still high numbers of the elephant for which the park is famous, and it is here that much research has been performed on the largest land mammal. Indeed, a cursory examination will show that humankind is not the only animal to destroy its own environment. The grasslands in the park can be undeniably lovely when made verdant by the rains and the three major swamps could star in a dinosaur movie. The swamps on the east of the park attract wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes with the predators that live off them. Lions tend to be easy to view here. In the south, Enkongo Narok Swamp attracts hippos to the larger pools and plenty of buffalo, buck, and teeming birdlife including the jacanas that pick their way elegantly and carefully. Giraffes continue to treed the area while leopards, cheetahs, caracals, and civets may also be seen. In the west of the park lies Lake Amboseli, a seasonal soda lake, sometimes with flamingos.




Overnight in Amboseli National Park Area

Day 7: Amboseli - Namanga - Arusha - Tarangie National Park (B/L/D)

Location: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, continue your journey to the Tanzania border post and then to Arusha for lunch.  After lunch, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. Through the highlands and the Karatu district, you may view the scenic wheat plains and coffee plantations before journeying down the spectacular escarpment, where you may turn south onto the main Arusha–Dodoma road and into the park. From here to the lodge, you may enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. After lunch and perhaps a swim, spend the rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Tarangire National Park Area

Day 8: Tarangie National Park - Karatu (B/L/D)

Location: Karatu

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with a thrilling morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, spotting wildlife amidst stunning baobab trees. After enjoying lunch at your lodge, take a scenic drive to Karatu, passing through lush landscapes and charming villages, ready for your next adventure.




Overnight in Karatu

Day 9: Karatu (B/L/D)

Location: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation Name: lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where stunning landscapes unfold around you. Enjoy a picnic lunch before diving into an exhilarating game drive in the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Witness a rich diversity of wildlife in this UNESCO World Heritage site, where the vast caldera provides a unique ecosystem for various animals, including lions, elephants, and flamingos. Capture unforgettable moments in one of Africa's most remarkable natural wonders.




Overnight in Karatu

Day 10: Karatu - Arusha - (B/L/-)

Location: Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart Karatu after breakfast and drive to Arusha, where you will arrive just in time for lunch. After lunch, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    09 nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed hotels/lodges or similar.

  • Meals

    Daily buffet breakfast, 09 lunches, and 08 dinners.

  • Water

    ½ litre bottle mineral water per person per day on game drives.

  • Meet and Greet

    Meet and greet in Nairobi.

  • Transfers

    Arrival and departure airport transfer in safari minibus or mini coach.

  • Game Drives

    All game drives as specified in the itinerary in a 4x4 vehicle.

  • Transportation

    All transportation as per itinerary.

  • Professional Guide

    Services of a professional, bilingual English-speaking driver-guide.

  • Sightseeing

    All sightseeing as per the itinerary.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees as per itinerary.

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What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees, if applicable.

  • Unmentioned Items

    Items not mentioned as included.

  • Masai Mara Fees

    Potential Masai Mara Community and Bed Levy Fees of USD 80 per person
    ight (To be confirmed at the time of final payment).

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with all transportation provided as per the itinerary, including airport transfers, game drives in a 4x4 vehicle, and a safari minibus or mini coach for arrival and departure.

Accommodation

Enjoy 9 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or lodges, ensuring a restful stay throughout your East African adventure.

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Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    All transportation is provided as per the itinerary, including airport transfers, game drives in a 4x4 vehicle, and a safari minibus or mini coach for arrival and departure.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 9 nights of comfortable accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed hotels or lodges, ensuring a restful stay throughout your East African adventure.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes daily buffet breakfast, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners.

  • Will there be opportunities for game drives during the tour?

    Yes, all game drives as specified in the itinerary are included and will be conducted in a 4x4 vehicle.

  • Is there a professional guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the services of a professional, bilingual English-speaking driver-guide are included in the tour.

  • Are entrance fees to the parks included in the tour cost?

    Yes, entrance fees as per the itinerary are included in the tour cost.

  • What is the policy on drinking water during the tour?

    A half-liter bottle of mineral water per person per day is provided on game drives.

  • Are there any additional fees I should be aware of?

    Potential Masai Mara Community and Bed Levy Fees of USD 80 per person
    ight may apply and will be confirmed at the time of final payment.

  • What activities are planned for the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will be met at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. You can spend the day at leisure or join an optional excursion if you arrive in the morning.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Ngorongoro Crater?

    You will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and the world's largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor features diverse areas such as forests, swamps, lakes, springs, open grasslands, and sandy dunes, offering an incredible wildlife experience.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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