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Wildebeest in the Serengeti

Zanzibar

Mount Kilimanjaro

Zebra, Masai Mara

EAST AFRICA EXPLORER Nairobi | Masai Mara National Reserve | Lake Nakuru | Lake Elementaita | Amboseli National Park | Lake Manyara | Serengeti National Park | Ngorongoro Crater | Tarangire National Park | Zanzibar

The Essentials • Duration: 13 days and 12 nights Highlights

• Crown your game viewing experience with a bush breakfast by the Mara River, where hippos gather • Watch the nightly ritual of wildebeest, antelope and elephant coming to graze in Amboseli • Experience a truly unique wildlife adventure at the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera – the Ngorongoro Crater • Spend lazy days at the beach and enjoy magical sunsets on the beautiful island of Zanzibar Includes • 12 nights tour accommodation • 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners • Services of a local guide • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle/4x4 vehicle on safari • Selected tours and sightseeing • 5 nights at Hotel Riu Jambo, Zanzibar Optional extras: • Hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara or Serengeti National Park

LAKES & AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK The glistening waters of Lake Nakuru and Lake Elementaita will greet you after travelling across the Rift Valley. Keep your eyes peeled for colourful birdlife, including flamingos, the Great White Pelican, and the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Lying in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park is one of the best places to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. SERENGETI PLAINS, CRATERS & VALLEYS Crossing the border into Tanzania, you’ll enjoy lunch in Arusha before passing through the Masaai Steppe to Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara. Amidst the lush greenery and ancient baobab trees, you’ll search for the Big Five and spot abundant birdlife.

Prepare for a world of excitement, awe and wonder as you embark on a wildlife encounter and beach escape on this ultimate adventure in Kenya and Tanzania. Glorious national parks, vast open landscapes and glistening lakes invite you to experience East Africa like you’ve never imagined. When the time comes to simply sit back and relax, the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar beckon. MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE After arriving in Nairobi, you’ll begin your journey through Kenya’s highlands and valleys to one of the world’s most iconic reserves with an unrivalled flow of wildlife throughout the year. Here, you’ll traverse the open grasslands and acacia woodland to witness magnificent nature and abundant wildlife. There’s plenty of time to soak up the serenity at your lodge and enjoy the many activities on offer. Take a guided nature walk, visit a Masai village, savour outdoor dining under the stars and listen to the sounds of the African bush all around.

Lake Nakuru

Your epic safari encounter completes in Tanzania’s oldest and most famous national park, the Serengeti. The vast rolling plains and contrasting valleys and rivers are home to prolific wildlife that are a sight to behold. The wonderful amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater is a magnificent arena with a unique biosphere and has remained virtually unchanged since the dawn of time. ZANZIBAR BEACH STAY Leaving the open plains behind, you’ll drive back to Arusha Airport for a flight to Zanzibar. Relax by the turquoise waters of Nungwi Beach at Hotel Riu Jambo. Enjoy incredible sunsets, an array of dining options and recharge your batteries at the spa. This idyllic beach escape destination is the perfect place to end your authentic African experience.

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