JUNE 17 - JULY 2, 2024
Explore the wilderness of Kenya and Tanzania, crossing the landscapes where thousands of wildebeest make their brave pilgrimage. Navigate lakes in search of resting hippo and savor the spicy flavors of Swahili cuisine – all on this East African adventure of a lifetime.
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17 Days
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2 Countries
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40 Meals
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Your Itinerary
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Day 1 Mon, June 17, 2024
Your Journey Begins Board your overnight flight to Africa (flight not included). Day 2 Tue, June 18, 2024 Jambo (Hello) Nairobi (2 Nights) Karibu! Your Kenyan safari adventure begins in the capital, Nairobi, where you will be met at the airport by a Trafalgar Representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Tamarind Tree or similar Day 3 Wed, June 19, 2024 Nairobi at Leisure The day is free to relax after your long flight, soaking up the rays by the outdoor pool, or explore Nairobi on your own. Spend the evening with your fellow explorers and your Driver Guide enjoying a delicious Welcome Reception at the world-famous Carnivore restaurant. Included Meal: Breakfast, Welcome Reception Day 4 Thu, June 20, 2024 This morning Connect With Locals during a Be My Guest Experience at Shangilia Children’s Home, a center for street and orphaned children in Nairobi. A highlight of your visit will be the opportunity to watch Shangilia’s older children go about their daily music, acrobatics and dance practice. Your visit is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and contributes to the home’s efforts to transform the lives of these vulnerable children. After lunch, you’ll make tracks north to the Aberdare Highlands. For the next two nights, this wildlife sanctuary will be your home – as it is for large herds of zebra, warthog and impala which you’ll often spot grazing nearby. Take advantage of a quiet afternoon and relax at the pool, or join an Optional Experience through the forested ravines and open moorlands that characterize the distinctive landscape of Aberdare National Park. Included Meals: Breakfast, By My Guest Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Aberdare Country Club or similar Day 5 Fri, June 21, 2024 Explore Solio Game Reserve Embark on a half-day game drive exploration of Solio Game Reserve, a privately-owned wildlife conservancy recognized internationally as the most successful rhino breeding reserve in Kenya. Since its founding in the 1970s, the reserve has been a safe haven for black and white rhino, the reserve being home to the world's largest population of the latter. Trafalgar guests are in for a real treat here. The reserve remains a fairly well-kept secret on the safari circuit and special safari moments will be shared with the resident wildlife, with few other safari vehicles in sight. This is your opportunity to spot large numbers of rhino and other wildlife, such as buffalo, zebra, giraffe, leopard and lion. Immerse yourself fully in your natural surrounds and enjoy the iconic savannah views against the backdrop of Mount Kenya. You'll have an afternoon at leisure which you could choose to spend strolling around the beautifully landscaped grounds of your accommodation or on an optional nature walk within its sanctuary. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6 Sat, June 22, 2024 Onwards to Lake Nakuru National Park (1 Night) Keep your camera ready for a photo stop at the spectacular Thomson's Falls. Connect with the soul of Africa's Great Rift Valley as you journey to Lake Nakuru National Park. Renowned as a bird watcher's paradise with more than 400 species recorded here. Lake Nakuru National Park's secrets are revealed by your expert Driver Guide who will help you spot some of these this afternoon, along with searching for lion and leopard. Your overnight stay is in the National Park with views of the lake. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar Day 7 Sun, June 23, 2024 Admire Lake Naivasha (1 Night) Rise with the birds and join your Driver Guide at sunrise on the lake shore to spot pink flamingos, pelicans and several other species of water birds. Look out for rhino, zebra and buffalo which may be grazing nearby. As you continue with your 4 x 4 game drive, you'll navigate more of Lake Nakuru National Park's landscapes. Immerse yourself in the sounds and smells of the bush – the damp scents of the surrounding savannah and cheery calls of birds provide 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. Next up, head over to Crescent Island and join a Local Specialist to walk among wildlife such as zebra, impala and giraffe. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Lake Naivasha Country Club or similar |
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Day 8 Mon, June 24, 2024
Off to the Iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve (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. Your home for the next two nights is in the heart of the National Reserve, ensuring you'll have the opportunity to see wildlife from the moment you head out on your safari game drives. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Keekorok Lodge or similar Day 9 Tue, June 25, 2024
A Day to Discover the Maasai Mara Get close to the wildlife that find sanctuary in Maasai Mara's wilderness, on a full-day safari to seek out the Big 5. Dive Into Culture during a visit to a Maasai village, where you'll watch the warriors display their jumping prowess, then tour the village to gain in-depth insights into the daily life of this colorfully clad tribe. Your visit to the village is a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. 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, before continuing your game drive in one of the worlds' most famous safari destinations. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 10 Wed, June 21, 2023
Continue to Serene Lake Victoria (1 Night) Bid Kenya a fond kwaheri (goodbye) along with your Kenyan Driver Guide as you arrive this morning at the Kenya/Tanzania border crossing. After immigration formalities, your Tanzania Driver Guide is waiting to welcome you for the second part of your trip. Board your Tanzania 4 x 4 vehicle and travel on to Africa's largest lake, Lake Victoria, where your accommodation is located on the shoreline. Make sure you take the short stroll down to the waters' edge tonight to see the spectacle of a beautiful sunset over the lake. Included Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Serenity on the Lake or similar Day 11 Thu, June 27, 2024 Travel to Serengeti National Park (2 Nights) Take a stroll along the tranquil shores of Lake Victoria this morning. It's the perfect way to start another soul-stirring day in Africa, which will see you head to the UNESCO-listed Serengeti National Park. The endless and vast plains of the Serengeti provide an exquisite backdrop for a 4 x 4 safari game drive. Keep your eyes on the bush and follow the tracks of lion, leopard and cheetah - sometimes difficult to spot because they love to laze beneath the shade of trees and in between the tall grass. After lunch at your accommodation, you'll have a second opportunity to discover the many secrets of this spectacular National Park. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Kirawira Serena Camp or similar Day 12 Fri, June 28, 2024 Safari in the Serengeti The Serengeti's reputation for wildlife viewing is second to none. This is the home of the greatest annual wildlife spectacle on earth - the Great Migration. Embark on your full-day game drive with your Driver Guide who will tell the story of how over a million wildebeest cross the Mara River annually in search of green pastures. Keep your eyes peeled for flashes of wildlife across the plains dotted with shady Acacia trees. You'll gain a true sense of the vastness of this national park and the diversity of its ecosystems and landscapes along the way. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
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Day 13 Sat, June 29, 2024
Discover the Ngorongoro Crater (1 Night) Leaving the Serengeti behind this morning, we'll journey to the neighboring UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descending hundreds of meters down to the floor of the vast Ngorongoro Crater, you'll have an opportunity to explore its forests and grass plains in search of elephant, lion, zebra and wildebeest, among other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before beginning your climb back to the crater rim. Your overnight accommodation is nestled within lush green farmlands offering spectacular panoramic views. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Acacia Farm Lodge or similar Day 14 Sun, June 30, 2024
Venture to Lake Manyara (1 Night) A short drive this morning brings us to the village of Mto wa Umbu. Rub shoulders with the locals as you Dive into Culture and embark on a walking tour to soak up the community spirit. Stroll through farmlands, past the local school and market, learning all about village life along the way. There’s time to catch a glimpse of how the tasty local banana beer is made and a chance to sample some yourself, before heading up the dusty road for lunch. The local ladies have been cooking up a storm of traditional dishes and will gladly explain how each one is made. You’ll hear how by simply savoring this local meal, you’ve contributed to the livelihood of their families. Later, enjoy an afternoon game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Lake Manyara Safari Camp or similar |
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Day 15 Mon, July 1, 2024
Traverse Tarangire National Park (1 Night) Our first stop today is Tarangire National Park. Arriving in time for lunch at our lodge, enjoy a short siesta or one-on-one encounter with the tree hyraxes that cling to the lodge's trees. We've left the best for last. On this final game drive of the trip, you'll encounter a natural landscape so entirely different from anything you've seen so far in Tanzania. Giant baobabs, flat-topped acacias and termite mounds dot the unusual landscape. Tarangire is renowned as one of the best places to view elephants and your Driver Guide will scout for the vast herds that roam these plains so you can admire these gentle giants as they plod their way along in search of the juiciest vegetation. Tonight, as the sky radiates red, yellow and orange, enjoy a bush sundowner and take some time to contemplate the incredible sights you've encountered during your East Africa adventure. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Hotel: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar Day 16 Tue, July 2, 2024 On to Arusha and Farewell from Kilimanjaro (1 Night) Travel to Arusha this morning. The rich aroma of local coffee lingers in the air as you savor lunch at one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations. Then it’s time to say a sad farewell to your new friends and Driver Guide, as you take your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your outbound flight. (Flight not included. Onward flights should not be booked to depart until after 4 pm). Should you have a late evening flight departure, you may wish to consider booking a day use room at the KIA Lodge airport hotel. Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 17 Wed, July 3, 2024 Arrive USA Your African adventure ends as you arrive back in the US. |
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Please Note: Guests will travel in a 4 X 4 safari vehicle for the full duration of the itinerary, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles.
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$8,820 per person
land-only, double occupancy For more information, contact: [email protected] [email protected] 712.317.9002 Extra Touch Tours' Policies |
Terms and ConditionsWHAT'S NOT INCLUDED: Airfares (unless otherwise stated), passports and applicable visa fees, charges imposed by third parties, laundry, phone calls, items of a personal nature, beverages, meals and sightseeing not detailed on the itinerary, excess baggage, travel insurance, and gratuities for the Driver Guide. Travel Insurance is highly recommended. Ask your Travel Advisor for further details or visit Trafalgar Travel Protection Plan.
PRICE: The advertised price is in US dollars and requires a minimum of 17 guests to operate. DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit of $850 is due at time of registration. FINAL PAYMENT: Final Payment is due by Mar. 15, 2024. Payments after this date may incur a late fee payment. CANCELLATION FEES: More than 95 days prior to departure: loss of deposit(s) Between 95 & 66 days prior to departure: 30% of total tour cost Between 65 & 36 days prior to departure: 60% of total tour cost Between 35 & day of departure: 100% of total tour cost AMENDMENTS: Fees may apply to any change made to your booking once confirmed. REFUNDS: No refund is available if cancellations occur after the trip has commenced or in respect of any sightseeing, accommodation, meals or any other services not utilized. ITINERARY CHANGES & TRIP CANCELLATION: Prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, taxes, levies and exchange rates at the time of publication. In the event that such fluctuations affect the price to be paid for services, we reserve the right to adjust the price as necessary at any time. Trafalgar reserves the right to vary itineraries should circumstances dictate, as well as cancel or reschedule any trip departure in accordance with operating requirements, or circumstances beyond its control. The advertised trip requires a minimum of 17 guests to operate. Should these not be met, Trafalgar reserves the right to alter or cancel arrangements. PASSPORT: You must have a valid passport with 6 months validity from date of return. Full passport details are required by Mar. 15, 2024. HOTELS: The hotels listed in the itinerary are listed as a guide only and are subject to change. TRANSFERS: A private transfer on Day 2 and one group departure transfer on Day 16 is included. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: apply to this special departure. Full terms and conditions are available from Trafalgar. Refer also to the Trafalgar website at Booking Conditions. ROOMING ARRANGEMENTS: All pricing is based on twin share accommodation. VACCINATION: Yellow fever certificate required before trip. Certificate must be carried with guests during trip as it will be checked during border crossing formalities. |
Additional notesPASSPORT: You must have a valid passport with 6 months validity from date of return. Full passport details are required by Mar. 15, 2024.
VISAS: US passport holders require a visa for Kenya and Tanzania, contact your Travel Advisor for more information. TRANSPORTATION: This trip is operated by 4X4 Toyota Landcruiser safari vehicles, every one of the 6 seats is a window seat which, along with the pop top roof, gives the best wildlife viewing opportunities. 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. Guests must be comfortable climbing in and out of the safari vehicle multiple times a day on this trip. LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE: Guests must travel with a soft sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles. Soft sided bags make it easier for the Driver Guides to pack the luggage space efficiently without having to move some of the bags inside the vehicle if there is no space remaining in the luggage compartment. ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI: On arrival at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport you are met at the airport and taken to your hotel. DEPARTURE FROM KILIMANJARO: A complimentary group transfer is offered to Kilimanjaro Airport arriving around 2.00 PM, please speak to your Driver Guide for further information. If you have an evening flight departure, you may wish to consider booking a room for day use (between the hours of 11 AM and 6 PM) at KIA Lodge, located a 5-minute drive from Kilimanjaro Airport with airport shuttle service available. GRATUITIES: We are confident that by the end of the trip you will have come to appreciate the important part your Driver Guide has played in its smooth running. If you are satisfied with their services, you may wish to express this satisfaction with a gratuity as is customary on escorted trips throughout the world. Many guests ask for guidance in this area; we would advise that an average gratuity for your Driver Guide would be USD 7.00 - 10.00 per person per day. For Tour Guides, recommended gratuity is USD 10 per day. RECOMMENDED ITEMS TO BRING: We have not produced a specific guide or list of what to bring on this trip, but some recommendations are:
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