The Best of Kenya and Tanzania: A Classic Safari
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- I like to spend much of the day exploring
- Whether walking through historic neighborhoods at a moderate pace or out and about on a coach, I prefer to keep my days full
- Stairs don’t bother me, and I love to keep up with the group
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Depart on overnight flights from the USA.
Arrivals in Nairobi in the late evening. Meet your Study Leader on arrival and check in to the hotel.
After orientation briefing, depart for the elephant orphanage and learn about the conservation efforts here. You will also have the chance to observe how the rangers feed the baby elephants.
During a special presentation, learn about the African Fund for Endange...
The drive from Nairobi to Amboseli will take at least 4 hours and part of the road is unpaved. 2-3 hour game drives at sunrise and in the late afternoon. There are no toilet facilities outside of the lodge.
Depart this morning by Safari Van for the Amboseli Nati...
As the sun rises, head out to continue the search through the varied wildlife habitats of the park. Later after a brief rest and before lunch join your Study Leader for a presentation: "Understanding the Tribes of Kenya and Tanzania" with a focus on the culture and cu...
The drive from the lodge in Amboseli to the border will take at least 3 hours and part of the road is unpaved and can be rough at some times of year. The drive from the border to Arusha will take 2 hours and is paved.
This morning we leave early, enjoying a scen...
The drive from the lodge in Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park will take at 3 hours and the road is paved except inside the park. The drive from Lake Manyara National Park to the Lodge in Ngorongo will take about 3.5 hours and is also paved most of the way except pa...
Descend the slope into the Ngorongoro Crater in 4-wheel-drive vehicles to spend the morning observing wildlife on the floor of the crater. The 102 square miles of the Ngorongoro Crater are home to 25,000 mammals, many of which are resident due to the geographically en...
The drive from Ngorongoro Crater Lodge to Olduvai Gorge is 2 hours on a non-paved, very dusty road. The drive from Olduvai Gorge to Seronera Wildlife Lodge varies according to how much game is seen en route. Depending on the time of year, roads can be very rough and d...
Get out early to search for game and perhaps a fresh kill just as the sun rises over the Serengeti. Look for fresh tracks and see the Park come to life.
In the Afternoon before going back out on safari, stop at the Serengeti Visitor Center to experience an illus...
The drive between Moru Kopje and Speke Bay Lodge takes 4 to 5 hours and the roads could be particularly rough and dusty. There are no toilet facilities outside the camps, your Group leader will schedule a couple of stops to break this enduring journey.
In the ea...
The drive between Speke Bay Lodge and the Kenyan border takes 3 hours and the roads are tarmac. The border crossing procedures could take up to one hour. There are no toilet facilities outside the camps, your Group leader will schedule a couple of stops to break this ...
As the light brightens over the Mara, head toward the river to observe hippo, crocodile and birdlife. Depending on the migration, you may see wildebeest attempting the dangerous crossing. Later in the morning before lunch join a local Masai Moran on a nature walk thro...
Today you will fly from Maasai Mara back to Nairobi. We hope you enjoy Road Scholar learning adventures and look forward to having you on rewarding programs in the future. Please be in touch via the Road Scholar Social Network, where you can share memories, pictures, ...
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