Intrepid Travel East Africa Tours, by TravelRope

Intrepids real life experiences in east africaGolden plains dotted with iconic wildlife, snow-capped Mt Kilimanjaro and elegant, crimson-clad Maasai warriors: East Africa promises the wilderness experience of a lifetime.

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Kenya Wildlife Safaripage : 17, YGOK

Walk tall and camp out with Maasai warriors in a remote Kenyan village. This memorable African adventure is the ultimate homestay experience.

Loita Hills

Zanzibar Beach Break page : 21, YGAZ

Lose yourself in the labyrinth of streets, bazaars and mosques of Stone Town its like stepping back into the days when spices were as good as gold.

Exotic Stone Town

Gorillas, Chimps & Game Parkspage : 24, YXOG

Track a family of rare mountain gorillas through the lush rainforest, then recount stories of the hike with new-found friends over an evening beer.

Gorilla Trek

Serengeti Trailpage : 16, YGOT

Camp on the rim of the volcanic crater, thousands of feet above the green grasslands and rushing rivers that are home to an array of African animals.

Ngorongoro Crater

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KENYA

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Windhoek

Swakopmund

OkavangoDelta

Victoria Falls/Livingstone

Harare

JohannesburgCape Town

Lilongwe

Dar esSalaam

NairobiKampala

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GonderSUDAN

Khartoum

EGYPT

Cairo

Kigali

Zanzibar

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16 Kenya & Tanzania

Witness the epic grandeur of the Great Rift Valley

Shop for local sculptures and textiles at a Musoma market

Search out Africas Big Five in the Serengeti

Visit the home of our earliest ancestors

Camp on the rim of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater

See cultures collide on the streets of Nairobi

See flocks of flamingos make Lake Nakuru blush pink

Experience tribal life with Maasai warriors

Watch local craftsmen at work in Musoma

Camp on the shores of Lake Victoria

Safari through the renowned Serengeti

Encounter iconic wildlife on game drives

Be amazed by the Ngorongoro Crater

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Photo Competition, Giraffe, Nairobi, Kenya - Rebecca Rose

Photo Competition, Motorcycle tyre shoes, Masai Mara, Kenya - Marc Ehrenbold

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4 safari vehicle GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Wed & Sat GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 218 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.76 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (2 nts), participatory camping (12 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4 safari vehicle GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sat GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 408 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. 2. A single supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.75 out of 5

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Serengeti Trail

The Maasai Heartlands

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Discover Kenyas bustling capital.

Day 2 Kisii Travel across the breathtaking Great Rift Valley into

Kenyas fertile highlands. Stock up on essentials in hilltop Kisii - the

last stop before the safari begins. Day 3 Lake Victoria Watch

master soapstone craftsmen at work and perhaps collect a few

of their carvings. Cross into Tanzania and mingle with the locals

in Musomas lively marketplace. Tonight, stay on a quiet stretch

of shoreline beside one of the worlds largest lakes. Days 4-5

Serengeti National Park Watch the famous grasslands and river

valleys of the Serengeti unfold on game-viewing safaris. Look out

for lions, gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeest, giraffes and elusive spotted

leopards. Safe and sound in a tent, be lulled to sleep by the sounds

of nocturnal animals. Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Gaze into the

Olduvai Gorge and learn about this fascinating site, regarded as

the Cradle of Mankind. Camp on the rim of the extraordinary

Ngorongoro Crater. With endless views of jagged volcanic peaks

and open grasslands below, this is one of the most spectacular

camping spots in the world. Day 7 Meserani Jump in a 4x4 and

descend to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Thousands of

resident animals live in this lush landscape, including elephants,

rhinos and lions. Visit the town of Mto Wa Mbu and browse the

colourful marketplace to experience quintessential African village

life. Set up camp in Meserani. Day 8 Nairobi Travel across open

plains and through Arusha, a regional centre at the foot of Mt Meru,

on the return journey to the busy streets of Nairobi.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Arrive in Kenyas modern capital.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru Witness the magic of a thousand flamingos

taking flight and enjoy a game drive to seek out some of the iconic

wildlife that call the lakeside home. Days 3-4 Lake Naivasha Visit

a village to interact with locals and learn about their daily life. Drive

to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, which

is home to eagles, cormorants and kingfishers. Day 5 Loita hills

Camp among a local tribe in the heart of Maasai country to learn

about the lives of these red-robed warriors. Days 6-7 Masai Mara

National Reserve The rivers and plains of this game reserve are

home to some of the worlds most famous predators. Day 8 Narok

Chill out poolside or head into town to mingle with the Maasai.

Day 9 Kisii Head across the Great Rift Valley to the town of Kisii,

surrounded by miles of tea plantations. Day 10 Lake Victoria

Watch master soapstone craftsmen at work and observe local life

at the Musoma market. Camp on the shores of Lake Victoria in

Tanzania. Days 11-12 Serengeti National Park Embark on a

sunset safari across the Serengetis golden grasses to spot cheetahs,

lions and zebras. Sleep in the heart of the park and drift off to sleep

as nocturnal animals come to life. Day 13 Ngorongoro Crater

Discover the Olduvai Gorge that once sheltered humankinds

earliest ancestors. Camp near the immense Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 14 Meserani Look for Africas famous animals in the

Ngorongoro Crater, then head to Mto Wa Mbu and browse the

village markets. Day 15 Nairobi Return to Nairobi.

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17 Kenya

Spot herds of elephants in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Experience tribal life with Maasai warriors

Keep watch for lions on a game drive

Meet the nomadic tribes of the Samburu

Visit a sanctuary for black rhinos

Learn about herbal medicine from a local

Lake Naku