East Africa Wildlife Adventure

Lake Nakuru National Park was established in 1960 to protect flamingos and many other bird species in the surrounding area. The soda-rich waters here support a huge flamingo population. The sight of these magnificent birds congregating in large numbers is a huge thrill. You'l also take game drives in the national park on the lookout for giraffe, eland and rhino both black and white. Driving time from Naivasha to Nakuru is around one hour each way and game drives within the national park also add to the time in the vehicle but is well worth it! (BLD)

At Maji Moto there will be the chance to visit a traditional Masai village and enjoy an extended walk with Masai guides. The Masai are probably the best known of Kenya's tribal peoples - largely due to their highly photogenic appearance. The young males in particular wear a striking costume of bright red cloth, with a cape slung from one shoulder, beads and jewellery and carry a spear, sword and club. Originally nomadic herders, the Masai used to live on a diet of cattle blood and fresh and curdled milk. Live cattle represent wealth; so much energy was devoted to cattle raiding. They have a fearsome reputation as warriors and hunters, but in the face of immense pressure are gradually - if reluctantly - starting to accept a more settled lifestyle By walking with the Masai you get a glimpse of a way of life that is totally in tune with the environment. (BLD)

You’ll spend a full day exploring the extensive grassy plains where elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and various gazelles spend their days grazing. Predatory lion, cheetah, jackal, hyena and perhaps even wild dog are more elusive but still often seen. The usual routine is a game drive in the early morning, return to camp for a leisurely brunch then have some free time to relax before setting off again in the afternoon. Finally you return to camp to eat dinner beneath the stars, surrounded by the now familiar sounds of the African bush; camping in a national park really is the quintessential African experience! (BLD)

This morning you have some free time, during which you can choose to relax or participate in one of the activities available from your camp. After lunch you drive to the Ndabaka Gate (110km/3hrs) and enter the Serengeti where you will start spotting for game on your drive to tonight’s campsite. 

You camp beneath clear starry skies surrounded by the unfamiliar sounds of the African bush. Facilities are basic and although ablution blocks consisting of toilets and wash areas exist, water is not always available - especially in the dry season from June to October. Camping – 2 nights (BLD)

Today you enjoy a morning game drive and then return to camp for lunch before you leave the Serengeti behind. There should be time to stop at Olduvai Gorge en route to the crater as well as some unscheduled stops to view unmissable animal sightings! This famous archaeological site is where some of the oldest humanoid skeletons have been discovered; you have an opportunity to visit the small museum exhibiting many of the fossils and relics from the area. There may also be time for an additional optional stop at a local Masai village to witness something of their traditional way of life.

The Ngorongoro Crater is a vast volcanic caldera, some 19km wide; it offers tremendous game viewing opportunities including one of Africa's densest populations of predators. You spend the night on the rim of the crater; at 2333m it can be surprisingly cold here in the evening/early morning so make sure you have warm clothes at the ready. You’ll be able to enjoy the magnificent views over and down into the caldera. Camp - 1 night (BLD)

In the morning you head into the park for a final game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for its major attraction - the tree-climbing lions, although there is of course no guarantee! There are plenty of other things to see too - elephant, hippo, plains game as well as a huge variety of bird life, both resident and migratory. Leaving the park you travel to Arusha. (approx. 120 km/ 3 hours)Set at an altitude of 1390m, the town is surrounded by fertile land yielding coffee, wheat and maize tended by the Waarusha and Wameru tribespeople. Arusha is once again the headquarters of the East African community as in the days when Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were members of a communications and customs union. It remains one of Tanzania’s most attractive and lively towns. Your final night in Tanzania is spent in a comfortable lodge to give you a good rest before your flight home. Lodge - 1 night (B)