Zanzibar to Samburu
Zanzibar, Arusha, Ngorongoro Crater, Mt Kilimanjaro and the Masai Mara – discover East Africa’s iconic destinations. Our tour starts in Tanzania’s coastal centre, Dar es Salaam from where we travel to the nearby “Spice Island” of Zanzibar. Fringed by coral reefs, Zanzibar’s cultural heart is Stone Town, a labyrinth of grand 19th century houses, mosques and bustling bazaars.
We then journey to the Tanzanian national park of Arusha (home to 400 bird species). Nearby we take in the view of Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro (5892m) and the vastness of the Ngorongoro Crater east of the massive Serengeti National Park. From Nairobi, Kenya we travel to the lands of the Masai Mara.
The gently undulating grasslands ensure easy sightings of the abundant animal populations. We aim to witness a once in a lifetime event, the great migration of zebras, gazelles and wildebeest (between July and November). Passing through the tea plantation region of Sotik, we search for crocodiles and hippos on Lake Baringo. Nearby Lake Bogoria has Africa’s largest concentration of hot springs and geysers. From here we travel to Samburu National Reserve, home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffe and zebra.
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Quote:
"Every land has its own special rhythm, and unless the traveller takes the time to learn the rhythm, he or she will remain an outsider there always"
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Quote_Source:
Juliette De Bairacli Levy
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Highlights:
- Visit the “spice island” of Zanzibar
- Take in the scale of Mt Kilimanjaro and the massive Ngorongoro crater
- Witness the great migration on the Masai Mara and visit Masai Mara villages (optional)
- Spot crocodiles and hippos on Lake Baringo and geysers on Lake Bogoria
- Plentiful opportunities to view abundant birdlife, the Big Five and other wildlife
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Dates:
28 October -16 November 2010
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Price:
To be advised / person twin share (ex Dar es Salaam, ends Nairobi)
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Accommodation:
Hotels, tented desert camps and safari lodges, all with private facilities
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Rating:
Easy to Moderate
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Rating_Notes:
mostly short walking options when not game viewing
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Guide:
Sally Brown






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