14 days tour

Kenya & Tanzania Camping Safari

$ 4,461 .65 USD

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Kenya & Tanzania Camping Safari

This tour includes:

Others

Your G for Good Moment: Cafรฉ Ubuntu Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your G for Good Moment: Clean Cookstove Project Visit, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group. Samburu entrance, wildlife safari drives, and village visit. Lake Nakuru wildlife safari drive. Masai Mara wildlife safari drives. Lake Manyara wildlife safari drive. Serengeti wildlife safari drives. Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari drive. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Transport

7-seat 4x4 safari van, private minibus/shuttle, 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (3 nts), full-service camping (8 nts), permanent tented camp (2 nts).

Meals

13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 9 dinners

Hygieneprotocol

As of October 1, 2021 G Adventuresโ€™ Vaccinated Tours Policy applies:  All travelers must meet the G Adventures requirements for joining their tours.  The majority of tours require travelers to be fully vaccinated and the full/final COVID-19 vaccination must be at least 14 days before the first day of the tour.  There are some tours and departures that are only โ€˜Travel-Readyโ€™ which means all travelers must be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours before the first day of the tour.  Please, double check with the G Adventures Support Team about the requirements of your tour and departure date. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 below** Travel with Confidence & Vaccinated Tours As we continue to see vaccine mandates shifting and countries evolving COVID-19 policies, we have continued to monitor and adjust our policies in line. Based on this, we will be making some adjustments to our Vaccinated Tours and Travel with Confidence policy in 2023. Tours departing on or after March 31, 2023 we will no longer be requiring all travellers to be vaccinated to travel with G Adventures. However, we still strongly recommend that all travellers are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to travelling. As per our existing policy, it is the travellers responsibility to ensure they are aware of and adhere to the regulations of the country they are visiting. Please remember to ensure that your travellers have adequate travel insurance to protect them should their travel plans change, this should include trip disruption and COVID-19 coverage. Our National Geographic Journeys, National Geographic Family Journeys and G Expedition will remain fully vaccinated for all departures . You can read more about these policies here: https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  Leading up to March 31, 2023 our tours will continue to be Vaccinated Tours and you can look for the Vaccinated Tours icon to indicate which departures are vaccinated and which will not require a vaccination as we move forward with this change. You can find more information on our Travel with Confidence landing page https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/  or as well as on Sherpa.  Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these updates. ** Updated Vaccine Mandate Changes as of 16 December 2022 above**

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified driver/guide, camp crew.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. CAMPING SERVICE The idea of camping in Africa can be a daunting one. For those not accustomed to โ€˜roughing itโ€™ for a few days we offer a full camping service. All tents are pitched for you, meals are prepared and served and the washing up is done by G Adventures staff. This leaves you with more time to enjoy your surroundings and is ideal for first-time campers who may be worried about the challenges such a trip can entail. When camping we are exposed to the elements, and whilst there are times when the weather is fine and temperatures are pleasant, there may be days when it is foggy, rainy and cool. In certain locations there may also be a number of bugs. Camps are open to the natural environment (ie. no fences) โ€“ care must be taken, especially at night, when a torch/flashlight is recommended when walking around the camp area. These factors, however, should be seen as minor downsides to a camping experience which will allow you to get up close to the beautiful nature that Africa has to offer. All camping equipment (with the exception of your sleeping bag and pillow) is supplied. We supply canvas dome tents with built-in mesh insect nets on the doors and windows. Mattresses are also available, which are approximately 4cm thick, warm and comfortable. Please note drinking water, ice, and fire wood are not provided but can be bought locally with the assistance of the Chief Experience Officer. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. 2. SLEEPING BAGS Please note that you have the option to rent a sleeping bag once in destination, or to pack your own. 3. MIGRATION Tanzania and Kenya The Seronera Plains, which lie in the southeast of the National Park and extend into the western Ngorongoro Conservation Area, form the main ungulate calving grounds of the Serengeti. The wildebeest typically disperse into the Seronera plains during the short rains, which fall in late November or early December, before calving in January, and staying put until the end of the long rains from January to early May. Towards the end of April the wildebeest start to congregate on the southern plains in the preparation for the 800km northward migration. The major obstacle faced by the wildebeest on this migration is the crossing for the Grumeti River through the western corridor, which typically occurs from June into early July. From July to October, the ungulates disperse again, with about half of them crossing the Mara River into Kenyaโ€™s Masai Mara National Reserve and the remainder spreading out through the northern and western Serengeti. By late October the animals have generally started to plod back southward to the Seronera Plains, to arrive there in late November when the cycle starts all over again. 4. TRAVEL DAYS This is not a physically demanding journey; however, travelling can be difficult, as long drives and poor road conditions are the rule as opposed to the exception in both Kenya and Tanzania. A safari is about travelling to see animals, so we cover long distances south from Kenya and around northern Tanzania to visit different wildlife parks. Once there, we spend the majority of the time viewing wildlife while driving in the parks. This translates to a lot of driving. Despite this, the diversity and scenery of the African landscape, the local culture and abundant wildlife are all well worth the experience. 5. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour is a combination of two G Adventures tours in two different countries. Due to local regulations, your local staff (driver/guide, cook) and vehicles will change halfway through the trip, and your group CEO and fellow passengers may also change between the Kenyan and Tanzanian sections of the trip. 6. YELLOW FEVER It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country(s) visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area. 7. LUGGAGE COMPLICATIONS It occasionally happens that luggage on international flights into Nairobi does not arrive, especially with, but not exclusive to, major airlines out of London-Heathrow or Schiphol (Amsterdam). Please be aware that this may happen, especially if you have a tight connection in either of these centres, are flying with different airlines with a connection, have a last minute flight change or re-route, or fly from or connect through another African centre. Please be prepared and keep all important documentation and valuables on your person. As well we recommend a change of clothes in your hand luggage. If unfortunately this does happen, and your luggage does not arrive, you should be entitled to a limited initial compensation from your airline. In Nairobi, the arrival of lost luggage normally takes between 48 and 72 hours after the initial planeโ€™s arrival. The airlines technically should be responsible to forward your luggage to you, to your hotel or elsewhere in Kenya. You may find that your tour will begin, and you still have not received your luggage. Considering that the customer service standards in Kenya are different from home, and that we find that the airlines are not always pro-active in helping luggage in its care be reunited with its owner, it is recommended that you purchase locally a few needed items, begin your tour, and hire someone locally to persist with the your airline to retrieve your luggage. Your CEO or local representative will be able to help you organize this, and once your luggage is retrieved, it should be able to be forwarded to you โ€“ depending where you are. Please note that any costs that you may incur for luggage retrieval or sending luggage are not the responsibility of G Adventures, though we will always strive to assist you in any way possible. You should always keep all receipts and documentation, and contact your airline or insurance provider for reimbursement. 8. FLYING THROUGH LONDON-HEATHROW TO EAST AFRICA? Please note that regardless of the rules in other centres, travellers flying from, or connecting in, London-Heathrow are currently only permitted one carry-on piece of luggage and one small personal bag (purse, laptop-size bag, briefcase) on board on flights to Nairobi. If you arrive to the security gate with 2 pieces, you will be forced to check-in one of them, which may result in complications noted above. This policy is in place as of the time of writing, though local rules and regulations may indeed change. It is thus advisable to contact your airline directly for the most up-to-date information. 9. ELECTRICITY The power supply in Kenya and Tanzania is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected.Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya Tour (120USD per person) - The Carnivore Restaurant (130USD per person) - National Museum (53--3USD per person) - Karen Blixen Museum (34-75USD per person) Masai Mara - Maasai Mara Balloon Safari Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari

Optional

Nairobi - Karen Blixen Museum (34-75USD per person) - Bomas of Kenya Tour (26-83USD per person) - National Museum (21-48USD per person) - The Carnivore Restaurant (87USD per person) Masai Mara - Masai Mara Balloon Safari (480USD per person) Serengeti National Park - Serengeti Balloon Safari

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Itinerary of your trip Kenya & Tanzania Camping Safari

  • Day 1 Day 1: Nairobi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Nairobi

      Arrive at any time.
      There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Travel to Samburu National Reserve in time for an afternoon wildlife safari drive. Visit a Samburu village en route.
      Depart Nairobi and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people, passing Mt Kenya, Africaโ€™s second highest mountain (5199m/17,060ft).

      Just outside the national reserve, visit a local Samburu village. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The walk within the village is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.

      Continue to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife haven to many species rarely found elsewhere.

      Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in search of large elephant and big cat populations living within this wild part of Kenya.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Safari vehicle: Nairobi to Samburu Game Reserve 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Samburu Village Visit
      - Samburu National Reserve Wildlife Safari Drive
  • Day 3 Day 3: Samburu National Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Samburu National Reserve (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Spend a full day on safari in search of Samburuโ€™s special five.
      A full day wildlife safari drive to spot a group of animals only seen north of the equator, such as the beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, Grevyโ€™s zebra, the majestic reticulated giraffe, and the long-necked gerenuk, a graceful antelope that stands upright on its hind legs to feed on tall bushes.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Samburu National Reserve Wildlife Safari Drive
  • Day 4 Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Descend into the Great Rift Valley enjoying stunning views of the escarpment on the way.
      Nakuru, meaning โ€œdusty placeโ€ in the Maasai language, is a cheerful and vibrant agricultural town with a variety of colourful local markets.

      Camp outside the town at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park, the areaโ€™s principal highlight and best natural attraction. Time and weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to visit a local tea farm and see how the tea is grown, picked and produced.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Safari vehicle: Samburu Game Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 5 Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Embark on a safari within Lake Nakuru National Park, in search of the elephant, buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
  • Day 6 Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Search for the "big five" on an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
      Depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit to this reserve.

      Arrive in the afternoon and get settled at the permanent tented camp, the base for exploring the Mara.

      Head into the reserve for an afternoon wildlife safari drive.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Safari vehicle: Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
  • Day 7 Day 7: Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Masai Mara (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Enjoy a day on safari. Opt to take to the skies on a balloon safari.
      Rise early for a wildlife safari drive during the best time to spot animals and criss-cross the rolling hills of the African savannah. With a full day to explore the area, we can cover a lot of ground. If time allows, visit the Mara River area.

      Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Maasai Mara Balloon Safari

      Additional Notes: If you have pre-booked a Masai Mara Balloon Safari, your flight will be in the morning. You will miss the morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have spectacular views from above.
  • Day 8 Day 8: Masai Mara/Nairobi (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Masai Mara/Nairobi (1B, 1L)

      Morning wildlife safari drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve before departing for Nairobi.
      Breathe in the fresh morning air as you enjoy the African sun as it rises over the savanna of the "Mara". Visit a watering hole while on a morning wildlife safari drive, a perfect time and place for wildlife photography. Visit the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe for lunch, before heading back to Nairobi.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - 7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle 05:30 - 06:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Maasai Mara Wildlife Safari Drive
      - Cafรฉ Ubuntu Farm-to-Table Lunch
  • Day 9 Day 9: Nairobi/Arusha (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Nairobi/Arusha (1B)

      Spend the day travelling to Tanzania.
      Journey across the border into Tanzania, arriving in the picturesque town of Arusha in the afternoon. Spend some time exploring the town and its bustling markets, and have another night in the comfort of a hotel. Upon arrival into Arusha, you may be joined by other G Adventures travellers starting the Tanzania portion of the trip.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Shuttle 07:00 - 08:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Kenya - Tanzania)
  • Day 10 Day 10: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Arusha/Mto Wa Mbu (1B, 1L)

      Experience the Mto wa Mbu village with a guided cultural walk and traditional lunch with a local family. Take a wildlife safari drive in Lake Manyara NP.
      Travel to Mto wa Mbu village and take part in a cultural walk to learn about village life in the area. Meet the women who run the village tours and enjoy a delicious home made traditional lunch.

      Spend the afternoon viewing wildlife along the main road that winds through a lush cool forests of Lake Manyara National Park, overgrown with ficus trees and covered with bromeliads.

      This area is truly stunning, as the western wall of the Rift Valley escarpment provides a gorgeous backdrop. Search for the phenomenal birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Arusha to Mto wa Mbu 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch
      - Lake Manyara National Park Safari
  • Day 11 Day 11: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Mto Wa Mbu/Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Enjoy a wildlife safari drive en route to the central Serengeti.
      Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Serengeti National Park. En route marvel at the sheer vastness of this territory, and spot the multitude of animal and birdlife while cruising through this acacia-accented savanna.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - 7-Seat 4x4 Safari Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Serengeti National Park Safari
  • Day 12 Day 12: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Serengeti National Park (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Rise early for a full-day wildlife safari drive in the Serengeti. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue the search for the "big five" while taking in the vastness of the Serengeti plains.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park

      Included Activities:
      - Serengeti National Park Safari

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Serengeti Balloon Safari

      Additional Notes: If you have pre-booked a Serengeti Balloon Safari, your flight will be in the morning. You will miss the morning wildlife safari drive with the group, but you will have spectacular views from above. If you have not yet pre-booked, add it to your checkout page, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
  • Day 13 Day 13: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Take a morning wildlife safari drive as you depart the Serengeti, then continue wildlife viewing in the Ngorongoro Crater, before getting a spectacular view of the crater from your campsite on its rim.
      The rich pasture and permanent water of the Crater floor supports a resident population of more than 20,000 to 25,000 large mammals.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Serengeti National Park Safari
      - Ngorongoro Crater Afternoon Wildlife Safari Drive

      Additional Notes: Please note that due to the high-altitude location of our camp, temperatures can drop at night. We recommend bringing extra layers to wear during the evening and following morning.
  • Day 14 Day 14: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Ngorongoro/Arusha (1B, 1L)

      Visit an authentic Maasai village and the G Adventures-supported Clean Cookstove Project, then return to Arusha where the tour ends on arrival. Onward flights can be booked from 6pm, or extend your stay in Arusha by a night, or two.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch

      Transport:
      - 7-seat 4x4 safari vehicle: Ngorongoro to Arusha 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Clean Cookstove Project Visit
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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