Adventure Overland Safaris in Africa - Best of East Africa - 10 days

- Multi-Country

Locations in Africa

  Kenya

Nairobi

Description: 10 day Best of East Africa - Nairobi to Nairobi
*We offer discounts to ISIC card holders. Contact us for details.

Experience some of the best game parks in East Africa. From Lake Nakuru National Park, world famous for the greatest bird spectacle on earth where thousands of fuschia pink flamingos flock in the lake, to the Masai Mara Game Reserve, home of the big five and the Masai, a semi-nomadic people whose culture and ways have changed little over the centuries. We travel along the vast plains of the Serengeti, destination to thousands of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle in their spectacular annual midyear migration, as well as experiencing the Ngorongoro Crater Reserve. The game parks in east Africa are renowned for their unspoiled natural beauty and prolific game. Come join us on a wildlife treat of a life time!

Highlights: DAY 01: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
We will depart from the Boulevard Hotel and leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind. We arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park late afternoon. Lake Nakuru is famous for the thousands of flamingo that inhabits the Lake's edge. The numbers vary depending on the level of the lake, and are more numerous when the water level is low. The Park has also been established as a sanctuary for black and white rhino, which are frequently seen in the Park, along with buffalo, giraffe, waterbuck, various antelope, leopard and the occasional hippo. We will do a late afternoon game driving before sitting down for our first dinner together around the camp fire. (L,D)

DAY 02: Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Moving further east, we drive to Lake Naivasha where we make camp in peaceful surroundings beside the lake. The highest of the Rift Valley lakes, Naivasha lies at about 1880m again the lake is home to a multitude of bird life, pride of place must go to the African Fish Eagle. The afternoon is spent at leisure here and you have the opportunity (time permitting) to enjoy some optional excursions, such as a boat ride to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, Hell's Gate National Park or Elsamere, the retirement home of Joy Adamson ("Born Free"). (B,L,D)

DAY 03: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Park
Today we are up early and enter Masai land. These habitual pastoralists are seen quite regularly on the side of the road as they tend their cattle. We will arrive at our campsite Acacia Camp - early evening in time to enjoy sunset on the Masai Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 04: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Game drives through the Mara find us looking for the infamous big 5 as well as giving us the opportunity to see this garden of Eden in a state nature intended it to be, huge plains, rolling hills and an abundance of game matched no where else on earth. Elephant, lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, waterbuck just to name a few of the animal that inhabit this wonderland. Sitting around a campfire and watching the sunset is the perfect way to finish a days game viewing in the Mara. (B, L, D)

DAY 5: Kisii
After breakfast we head out of the Masai Mara Game Reserve and head to the town of Kisii, where we will stock up before heading into Tanzania the following day. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Serengeti area
A long days drive takes us to the border of the Serengeti National Park where we will set up camp for the night before entering the park the following day. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Serengeti National Park
The abundance of plains game in this area is truly astounding. After setting up camp in the midst of the national park for the night, the afternoon will be spent game viewing. With some luck we will be able to listen to the night time noises of the wildlife! (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Ngorongoro Crater National Park
An early morning start sees us game driving through the Serengeti National Park to our camp for the night, which is on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. We suggest you bring your winter woollies as it can get very cold at night. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: Ngorongoro Crater National Park to Arusha
This morning we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 metre walls and 20-kilometre width is a natural wonder, and offers a spectacular view from the rim. The true size of this caldera is only appreciated from the floor itself and the abundance of its animal inhabitants becomes apparent. It is home to nearly every species of African animal and offers a chance to view an incredible concentration of East African mammals, such as elephant, rhino, buffalo, hippo, lion, and plains game. After spending the full morning in the crater you will head to Arusha for our last dinner together. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Arusha to Nairobi
A long days drive sees us cross the border once again into Kenya arriving late afternoon in Nairobi where our safari will end. (B, L, D)

Local Payment: US$400

Optional Excursions:
Please ask your travel agent or Africa Travel Co for the list of excursions available.

Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries we operate in there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.

Free Trip

Please note that when you book this trip you are entitled to receive a free 3 day Masai Mara Safari. The Local Payment is still applicable for the trip. This offer must be taken up when booking your main trip. Please ask your travel agent or the Africa Travel Co office for details. Conditions apply.

The staff and management look forward to welcoming you aboard and trust that you will enjoy your trip with us.
"Safari Njema"

Cost in US$: 1090 plus a local payment of US$400

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 28

Africa Travel Co's Mission Statement: Africa Travel Co is a leading overland tour operator running fun and adventurous overland safaris throughout southern and east Africa, with over 1500 guaranteed departures in both a north and south direction there is frequency as well as a travel option to suit even the most travelled of taste buds. Africa Travel Co has been in operation for over 18 years and boasts hands-on operations bases in Cape Town, South Africa; Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Nairobi, Kenya. All Africa Travel Co trips are accompanied by three crew member, driver, trip leader and safari cook. Discover Africa up close and personal with Africa Travel Co

Year Founded: 1990