intrepid travel east africa tours, by travelrope

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

east africa

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 – it’s 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

SOUTH AFRICA

NAMIBIA

BOTSWANAZIMBABWE

TANZANIA

KENYA

MALAWI

MOZAMBIQUE

UGANDA

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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

Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

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Witness the epic • grandeur of the Great Rift Valley

Shop for local • sculptures and textiles at a Musoma market

Search out Africa’s 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 Kenya’s bustling capital.

Day 2 Kisii Travel across the breathtaking Great Rift Valley into

Kenya’s 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 Musoma’s lively marketplace. Tonight, stay on a quiet stretch

of shoreline beside one of the world’s 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 Kenya’s 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 world’s 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 Serengeti’s 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 humankind’s

earliest ancestors. Camp near the immense Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 14 Meserani Look for Africa’s famous animals in the

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

village markets. Day 15 Nairobi Return to Nairobi.

8 days, ex Nairobi

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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 Nakuru, Kenya - Jo Edgley

Photo Competition, Tribal dancers, Samburu, Kenya - Carol Piper

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck 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 218 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.77 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck 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 218 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

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Kenya Wildlife Safari

Kenya Wildlife Adventure

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi The journey begins in Kenya’s

multicultural capital. Get to know this modern city with its colourful

markets and atmospheric bars. Day 2 Lake Nakuru Pitch tents

alongside glistening Lake Nakuru then head out on an afternoon

game drive. Fringed by acacia trees, the lake is transformed into a

shimmering pink haze as hundreds of flamingos descend upon it.

Keep an eye out for other wildlife - the savanna area also boasts a

wide variety of animals including giraffes and lions. Days 3-4 Lake

Naivasha Encounter friendly locals on a village visit, then discover

Lake Naivasha - a birdwatchers’ paradise with floating islands of

papyrus reeds. Camp by the lake and explore this beautiful area

independently. Day 5 Loita hills Travel across the Great Rift Valley

floor to Loita Hills, right in the heart of Maasai country. Tonight,

camp among these friendly, semi-nomadic tribespeople and learn

about their ancient culture from a local elder. Perhaps pick up a

local recipe while sharing a campfire meal. Days 6-7 Masai Mara

National Reserve Help the Maasai milk their cattle before tackling

the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve: a huge area of

woodlands and open plains backed by the striking Esoit Oloololo

Escarpment. Safaris through the park might reveal prides of lions,

herds of elephants and perhaps even a stealthy cheetah. In the

rainy season, this area is flooded by over a million wildebeest on

their annual migration. Day 8 Nairobi Hit the road and leave the

open expanses of the African bush behind. Travel through Maasai

farmlands on the journey back to the urban jungle of Nairobi.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere

and buzzing streets of Nairobi. Day 2 Aberdare National Park

Head out on an exciting game drive and keep watch for lions,

elephants, leopards, baboons, hyenas, monkeys and the mysterious

African golden cat - a rare species that lives a solitary existence.

Days 3-4 Samburu National Reserve Home to a variety of

Kenya’s nomadic tribes, the Samburu region is a sanctuary for

zebras, giraffes, gerenuks and a plethora of bird species. Journey

out into the park to see these graceful creatures and, with luck,

proud lions and cunning leopards too. Days 5-7 Mt Kenya/Ol

Pejeta Conservancy Rise early and travel through spectacular

scenery on a ride towards the edge of the Samburu National

Reserve. Meet brightly dressed and accessorised tribal people and

learn about the traditions and customs that shape their daily lives.

Visit the innovative not-for-profit Ol Pejeta Conservancy. From

cheeky chimpanzees to graceful gazelles, it is teeming with exotic

wildlife and is also the largest sanctuary for black rhinos in East

Africa - so take the rare chance to view these endangered creatures.

After some amazing wildlife encounters, stop by a local market and

see the art of traditional wool-spinning in action. Take an excursion

to the famed Mau Mau Caves and, with the help of a guide, learn

about survival techniques, herbal medicine and forest foods.

Spend nights sleeping near magnificent Mt Kenya. Day 8 Nairobi

Farewell the wild plains of Africa and drive back to Kenya’s thriving

capital where this incredible wildlife adventure ends.

8 days, ex Nairobi

8 days, ex Nairobi

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Spice up your life...

Why not add an exotic short break to top off the trip? See trip code YGAS for the Zanzibar Exotic Spice Island trip.

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OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YGOK

What an amazing experience! Far beyond what I had imagined. The crew was friendly, enthusiastic and informative - which made the trip very memorable!

Jessica Walton, United Arab Emirates Travelled on the YGOK

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Spot hippos wallowing • in Lake Naivasha

View an abundance of • wildlife in the famed Masai Mara

Learn about Tanzanian • farmlife on a homestay

Be on the lookout • for the Big Five on a Serengeti safari

Take a 4x4 to the floor • of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater

Camp under a blanket • of sparkling stars

Feel the buzz of • modern life in Nairobi

Be welcomed as a • privileged guest on a village homestay

Journey across the • Great Rift Valley

Spot exotic wildlife on • a safari through the Serengeti plains

Explore the spectacular • Ngorongoro Crater

Visit a village art • and craft market in Mto Wa Mbu

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Photo Competition, Wandering elephant, Kenya - David Lazar

Photo Competition, Local kids, Tanzania - Jess Wight

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel/lodge (2 nt), non-participatory camping (12 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4 safari vehicle GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS All meals while camping BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 1023 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 4.67 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel/lodge (1 nt), non-participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Safari vehicle, 4x4 safari vehicle GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS All meals while camping BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 546 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.69 out of 5

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East Africa Wildlife Adventure

Tanzania Adventure

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Get a feel for the energy of

urban African life in the streets of Nairobi. Days 2-3 Samburu

National Reserve Look out for the bright, traditional dress of

the Samburu tribespeople on the drive towards the Samburu

National Reserve. Keep watch for crocs in the waters of the

Ewaso Ng’iro River that runs through the otherwise parched

landscape. Day 4 Lake Nakuru Enjoy a traditional lunch at a

homestead before witnessing thousands of pink flamingos

feeding in the waters of Lake Nakuru. An afternoon game drive

provides a look at some of the park’s four-legged attractions.

Day 5 Lake Naivasha Spend the morning searching for

wildlife, including rhinos and hippos, then visit a local market.

Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve The variety of animals

in the Masai Mara is simply amazing. Day 8 Nairobi Return

to Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital. Day 9 Tengeru homestay

Learn about the life of the Meru at a homestay. Day 10 Karatu

Travel through the land of the Maasai and meet the Umburu

people on a visit to a village. Days 11-12 Serengeti National

Park Discover the wide-open plains of the Serengeti, home to

sleek predators and herds of wildebeest. Day 13 Ngorongoro

Crater Visit the Olduvai Gorge before driving to the crater rim

to set up camp. Day 14 Arusha Ride in a 4x4 to the floor of the

Ngorongoro Crater, home to some 30,000 animals. Afterwards,

visit the village of Mto Wa Mbu and camp on the outskirts of

Arusha. Day 15 Nairobi Return to Kenya’s capital.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi The frenetic streets of Nairobi

offer an exhilarating introduction to modern African life. Day 2

Tengeru homestay Learn about the life of the Meru as privileged

guests at a family homestay. Perhaps explore the nearby markets,

learn about Tanzanian coffee production or get to know the

family’s farm. Make friends and learn firsthand about life on the

land. Day 3 Karatu Travel across the Great Rift Valley and be

welcomed by the friendly Umburu people on a visit to a local

village. Days 4-5 Serengeti National Park Enter the plains of

the Serengeti, home to large herds of zebras and the iconic Big

Five. Spot as many animals as possible on a game drive, then drift

to sleep amid the calls of nocturnal birds. At dawn, an optional

balloon ride over the park offers a chance to watch the animals

of the African savanna from above - an unforgettable experience

well worth splashing out for. Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Visit the

fascinating Olduvai Gorge, the ‘Cradle of Mankind’, where some

of the world’s oldest humanoid skeletons were discovered. Set up

camp on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, overlooking jagged

volcanic peaks and rolling grasslands. Day 7 Arusha Rise early and

explore the crater floor by 4x4 in search of wildlife. Afterwards, head

to the village community of Mto Wa Mbu to admire local artwork

and interact with the residents. At night, camp under a blanket of

stars on the outskirts of Arusha. Day 8 Nairobi End the adventure

in the vibrant streets of Nairobi. Why not stay on for a few days to

soak up more of the fascinating Kenyan culture?

15 days, ex Nairobi

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Mingle with • lively crowds in cosmopolitan Nairobi

View zebras and • crocs in the Samburu National Reserve

Overlook a sea of • pink flamingos on the shores of Lake Nakuru

Watch hippos • wallowing on the banks of Lake Naivasha

Explore the plains • of the Masai Mara National Reserve

help out on a farm in • rural Tengeru

Witness flocks of birds • on Lake Manyara

Visit a village market•

Photo Competition, Tribal woman, Samburu, Kenya - Mary Anne Nelson

Photo Competition, Zebras, Kenya - Olaf Morgan

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), non-participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS All meals while camping BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 546 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.57 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel/lodge (7 nts) TRANSPORT 4x4 safari vehicle, shuttle bus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 322 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.70 out of 5

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Kenya Adventure

Tanzania Lodge Safari

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Step into the frenetic atmosphere

of Kenya’s busy capital. For those who arrive early, be sure to visit

Kenya’s National Museum to learn more about this nation’s history.

Days 2-3 Samburu National Reserve The bright traditional

dress and vibrant accessories of the Samburu tribespeople are

highly visible on a drive across the foothills of Mt Kenya. Perhaps

take an optional tour of a local village to learn more about these

and other nomadic communities. Within the Samburu, look out

for endangered Grevy’s zebras and graceful gerenuks as well as

giant crocs who inhabit the muddy waters of the Ewaso Ng’iro

River that snakes through the dry landscape. Day 4 Lake Nakuru

Enjoy a traditional lunch at a homestead before witnessing one

of the world’s greatest spectacles: thousands of pink flamingos

feeding in the shallow waters of Lake Nakuru. An afternoon game

drive provides a look at some of the park’s famous four-legged

attractions - perhaps even the rare Rothschild’s giraffe. Day 5 Lake

Naivasha Spend the morning searching out wildlife then visit

a local market. Maybe take a cruise on the lake in the afternoon

sunlight to spot hippos wallowing on the shore. Days 6-7 Masai

Mara National Reserve With everything from elephants and

wildebeest to lions and hyenas, the variety of wildlife in the

famed Masai Mara is simply amazing. It’s even possible to take a

breathtaking early morning balloon ride high above the savanna to

watch the park come to life as the sun rises. Day 8 Nairobi Return

to the safari capital of the world in bustling Nairobi.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Discover Nairobi’s many bars, cafes

and restaurants. Try visiting the Karen Blixen Museum for a peek

into the life of this famous author. Day 2 Arusha/Tengeru On a

visit to a local farm, why not take the chance to milk a cow and feed

the chickens? This is the perfect chance to learn about rural life.

Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park Try to spot Lake Manyara’s

legendary tree-climbing lions and watch out for the herds of zebras,

wildebeest and buffaloes that roam the surrounding plains of this

national park. Days 4-5 Serengeti National Park Travel via the

Olduvai Gorge to the Serengeti, where golden grasses stretch as far

as the eye can see. Venture across the plains and around the rocky

outcrops to uncover the many animals that call this park home.

Explore the park at dawn and dusk, when both predator and prey

are most active. Witness firsthand the unrelenting cycle of life on

the African savanna, then at night, relax in comfort back at the

lodge. Days 6-7 Ngorongoro Crater Try to spot big cats lazing in

the sun during an early-morning drive. Enjoy sweeping views and a

picnic lunch before travelling to the immense Ngorongoro Crater.

The following day, descend to the floor of the volcanic crater on

a 4x4 safari. Many species coexist here including gazelles, zebras,

buffaloes and elephants. Day 8 Arusha Explore a small village

with a local guide, visiting farms, homes and schools. Spend time

with friendly villagers and learn about their way of life. Looking for

a souvenir? Perhaps pick up some colourful local artwork from the

market before returning to the streets of Arusha.

8 days, ex Nairobi

8 days, Nairobi to Arusha

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What can I say? The whole experience was fantastic. The people on the ground did everything possible to expose us to the culture, language and wildlife.

Geoff Searle, AustraliaTravelled on the YGKT


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Experience the thrill of • an African safari

See lions prowling the • famous Masai Mara

Take a boat ride to a • conservation centre

Survey the grasslands • of the Serengeti

Spot exotic wildlife in • the Ngorongoro Crater

Eat cuisine cooked by • the Chagga people

Walk the forests of the • usambara Mountains

Relax in the port town • of Dar es Salaam

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Photo Competition, Village women, Masai Mara, Kenya - Jill Schneider

Photo Competition, Gekko, Masai Mara, Kenya - Marc Ehrenbold

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel/lodge (12 nts), permanent tented camp (2 nts) TRANSPORT 4x4 safari vehicle, boat, shuttle bus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 14 Breakfasts, 12 Lunches, 12 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 605 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 4.68 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel/lodge (12 nts) TRANSPORT 4x4 safari vehicle, ferry GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 11 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 524 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

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Kenya & Tanzania Lodge Safari

Serengeti to Zanzibar

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Explore the chaotic capital of Kenya.

Day 2 Aberdare National Park Stay at the famous Treetops

lodge in the heart of Aberdare National Park. With panoramic views

of the forest and waterholes below, there are opportunities for

superb game viewing both day and night. Day 3 Lake Nakuru

Head to Lake Nakuru National Park in the heart of the Rift Valley.

The lake is famous for its visiting flocks of flamingos, pelicans and

cormorants but land animals are well-represented too. Days 4-5

Lake Naivasha Watch local women create traditional crafts on a

village visit before heading to the bird-watchers’ paradise of Lake

Naivasha. Look for lovebirds, ibis and fish eagles at the Crater Lake

Game Sanctuary, then take a boat ride to Elsamere Conservation

Centre - the former home of naturalist and author Joy Adamson.

Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve One of Africa’s most

famous reserves, the Masai Mara is a landscape of undulating plains

and home to exotic predators and their prey. Drive out at dusk or

dawn to try to catch wildlife in action. Day 8 Nairobi Return to the

modernity of Nairobi. Day 9 Arusha/Tengeru Be welcomed by

a local family on a visit to a small farm in Tanzania. Day 10 Lake

Manyara National Park Try to spot Lake Manyara’s legendary

tree-climbing lions. Days 11-12 Serengeti National Park On

game drives, see the cycle of life unfold on the African savanna.

Days 13-14 Ngorongoro Crater Try to spot wildlife during an

early morning drive. Day 15 Arusha Visit a farming community on

the journey to Arusha, where this trip concludes.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Arusha Arrive in the safari capital of

Tanzania. Day 2 Karatu Drive through the land of the Maasai on

the way to a small village inhabited by the Umburu people. Make

new friends and learn about their customs and culture on a tour

of the village and surrounding farmlands. Days 3-4 Serengeti

National Park Sweeping plains filled with an abundance of

iconic animals and birdlife - the Serengeti is one of the nature’s

best achievements. Buckle up for game drives that will provide the

opportunity to spot zebras, lions, elephants and more. An optional

sunrise balloon ride over the Serengeti provides memories to last

a lifetime. Days 5-6 Ngorongoro Crater/Karatu Travel to the

astonishing Ngorongoro Crater, home to some 30,000 animals

including leopards, impalas, zebras, hippos and endangered black

rhinos. A trip to the crater floor provides countless wildlife-spotting

moments and photo opportunities. Day 7 Marangu Visit the kids

of the Amani Children’s Home, a special Intrepid-supported project

that houses and educates orphans and street kids. Stay overnight

in the small village of Marangu. Days 8-9 usambara Mountains

Witness the day-to-day life of the crop-growing Chagga people

and sample the flavours of their traditional cuisine. Journey to the

remote and misty Usambara Mountains and enjoy guided walks

through the lush forest. Day 10 Dar es Salaam In free time,

explore the markets and historic buildings of this picturesque port

town. Days 11-13 Zanzibar Catch the ferry to exotic Zanzibar

and enjoy a trip to a fragrant spice plantation.

15 days, Nairobi to Arusha

13 days, Arusha to Zanzibar

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Fancy adding some beach time to your trip? See trip code YGAZ for a relaxing Zanzibar Beach Break.

Go wild in Africa...

Want to see more wildlife? Then add the Experience Rwanda trip on page 26 for the ultimate adventure!

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Track down elephants • and rhinos in Aberdare National Park

Relax at a luxurious • safari lodge

Be enchanted by the • famous flamingos of Lake Nakuru

See villagers create • colourful crafts

Take a walk in • the Crater Lake Game Sanctuary

Watch lions prowling • the famous Masai Mara

Soak up the sun on • white-sand beaches

Enjoy a visit to a • spice plantation

Dive into the balmy, • blue waters of the indian Ocean

Savour the fragrance • of exotic spices

Admire the historic • architecture of this former trading hub

Sample the flavours of • traditional cuisine in cafes and restaurants

Photo Competition, Elephant road crossing, Kenya - Jason McFadyen

Photo Competition, Dhow boat on beach, Zanzibar - Jess Wight

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), lodge (4 nts), permanent tented camp (2 nts) TRANSPORT Safari minibus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Fri GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 322 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.27 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Beach resort (4 nts) TRANSPORT Minibus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 4 Breakfasts BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily, subject to availability CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 202 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.51 out of 5

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Kenya Lodge Safari

Zanzibar Beach Break

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Step into the cosmopolitan capital

of Kenya. Arriving early? Choose to visit museums to learn more

about Kenya’s history or relax in one of the many restaurants, bars

and cafes that are dotted throughout this city. Day 2 Aberdare

National Park Enjoy a country-style lunch before journeying into

the heart of Aberdare National Park. Take in the panoramic views of

the forest and waterholes below and try to spot buffaloes, rhinos,

elephants, giant forest hogs, pythons and antelopes. Day 3 Lake

Nakuru Head west to the vast Lake Nakuru National Park in the

heart of the Rift Valley. The lake is justly famous for its visiting flocks

of flamingos, pelicans, terns and cormorants but there are plenty of

land-dwelling animals as well. Rare Rothschild’s giraffes and both

black and white rhinos can be spotted within the park’s boundaries.

Days 4-5 Lake Naivasha Watch villagers create crafts before

heading to Lake Naivasha - home to an immense variety of birds.

Enjoy a walk in the Crater Lake Game Sanctuary and a boat ride

to the Elsamere Conservation Centre - former home of naturalist

Joy Adamson. Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve One of

Africa’s most famous reserves, the iconic Masai Mara is a landscape

of sweeping plains and host to buffaloes, gazelles and other

herbivores. In turn, these well-fed creatures are prey for lions,

leopards, cheetahs and other stealthy predators. Drive out at dusk

or dawn to try and spot these great cats and other wildlife in action.

Day 8 Nairobi Hit the road and return to multicultural Nairobi for

a final taste of Kenyan culture.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Stone Town/Beach Resort Arrive and

be instantly enchanted by the exotic allure of the ‘Spice Island’.

Explore Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar’s capital. Wander

through bright bazaars and down twisting, cobbled streets, past

the intricately carved ornate doors of houses and mosques. The

architecture here has been shaped by generations of explorers

and spice traders and provides many interesting photography

opportunities. The resort is situated right on the palm-fringed

coastline, where a sandy beach stretches out to the warm waters of

the Indian Ocean. Days 2-4 Beach Resort Explore the island and

its hidden treasures at a relaxed pace. Travel deep into the interior

to see the fragrant spice plantations. Discover how pods, bark,

buds and berries are harvested and dried. The intoxicating aromas

of fresh cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg will delight the

senses and stimulate appetites, so be sure to sample the sweet

tropical fruits, fresh seafood and zesty curries Zanzibar is famous

for. Enjoy free time to relax on the beaches and swim, snorkel or

dive in the clear, warm waters. A cocktail and a golden sunset go

hand in hand, so be sure to indulge as the sun melts away and the

sky turns to night. In the evening, wander the streets and choose

a restaurant in which to kick back and enjoy good company and

delicious cuisine. Day 5 Beach Resort/Stone Town Pick up some

silver jewellery, fragrant spices or colourful clothing at the markets

or perhaps take a final swim in the tropical waters before saying

goodbye to this unique island.

8 days, ex Nairobi

5 days, ex Stone Town

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Mt Kilimanjaro TrekkingThe Climb

Just three degrees south of the equator is the 5,896 m/19,340 ft high, permanently snow-capped

Mt Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest mountain. This stunning peak offers one of the world’s best

opportunities to climb at high altitude without the need of technical climbing ability. Any

normally fit, healthy person prepared to push themselves both physically and mentally should

be able to complete the ascent to the crater rim and then on to Uhuru Peak, the ‘Roof of Africa’.

While the destination remains the same, there are two options to get there:

Marangu Route

This five-day climb is the most popular and direct Mt Kilimanjaro route, and the only one serviced

by mountain huts to offer protection from the elements. Although it can be busy, the route is well

maintained and makes for a breathtaking hike to the summit. Trek through vast grasslands, pass

giant cacti and discover alpine meadows set against a background of mountain peaks. As with all

Kili hikes, prepare yourself for an early morning, adrenaline-filled final walk to Uhuru Peak.

Machame Route

This six-day climb is the most popular of the camping routes and follows gradually rising paths

through dense forests and moorland zones to the Shira Plateau. From here the trek continues

beneath the glaciated precipices of Kibo’s south face, providing striking views of the southern

icefields. Diverse vegetation lines the pathways, making it one of the most scenic of all the Mt

Kilimanjaro routes. Camp out at night, enjoy the scenery and feel the exhilaration of achievement

while marvelling at the views from the top.

Porter's Policy…

On our Mt Kilimanjaro climbs we employ porters to help carry baggage and equipment. We

believe that local people should benefit from our travels, which is why we have a Porter’s Policy

to ensure that working conditions and wages are kept fair. Our full policy, covering loads, wages,

accommodation, clothing and medical care can be viewed at: intrepidtravel.com/porters

Trek to the peak of • Mt Kilimanjaro

Experience 360 degree • views from campsites

View snow-capped • mountains from ridges

Above: Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Below: Photo Competition, Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - Ian Jones

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (5 nts) TRANSPORT Minivan GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS All meals during trek. Breakfasts are provided at your pre climb accommodation. BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily, subject to availability CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 218 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a Kilimanjaro climb permit. 2. This trip is offered on a join-in basis. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.81 out of 5

Kilimanjaro Machame Route

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Marangu Glimpse the snow-capped peaks

of Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance. Day 2 Machame Camp Begin

with a gentle stroll through rainforest. Day 3 Shira Camp Leave

the rainforest and watch the vegetation grow more sparse as the

path heads towards the Shira Plateau. Day 4 Baranco Camp The

undulating river valley terrain makes for easy acclimatisation on

the trek towards the more rugged areas. Day 5 Barafu Camp

Experience a more challenging climb as the path heads up and

down over craggy landscapes. Day 6 uhuru Peak/Summit

Start early, watch the sunrise at Stella Point and pass by Rebmann

Glacier. Make the final push to the peak and be rewarded with

incredible views. Conquering Africa’s highest mountain is an

amazing achievement. Day 7 Marangu At the base of the

mountain, relax and enjoy a celebratory meal back in Marangu.

7 days, ex Marangu Hotel

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Trek to the highest • point in Africa

Spot monkeys hiding • in overhead canopies

hike through surreal • hanging moss forests

Tackle a climactic last • stretch by lamplight

Shop for local • sculptures and textiles at a Musoma market

Spot iconic wildlife in • the Serengeti

Camp high above the • Ngorongoro Crater

hike through scenic • alpine terrain

Tackle the trek to the • peak by lamplight

Experience an • incredible African sunrise from Mt Kilimanjaro

Photo Competition, Uhuru Peak, Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - Kelly Benson

Summit sign, Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania - Peter Zaharov

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (2 nts), mountain hut (4 nts) TRANSPORT Minivan GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS All meals during trek. Breakfasts are provided at the pre/post climb accommodation. BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sat GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 190 kg pp per trip NOTES This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a Kilimanjaro climb permit. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.93 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (3 nts), mountain hut (4 nts), participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4 safari vehicle, minivan GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping & trekking. Breakfasts are provided at the pre/post climb accommodation. 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 381 kg pp per trip NOTES 1.This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a Kilimanjaro climb permit. 2. This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. 3. A single supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

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Kilimanjaro Marangu Route

Serengeti & Kilimanjaro

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Marangu Admire the cloud-covered summit

of the upcoming challenge - Mt Kilimanjaro. Day 2 Mandara hut

Start the day by getting to know the team of guides and porters.

Set off with a hike through lush rainforest and spot monkeys and

bright birds in the overhead canopy. From the base at Mandara

Hut, enjoy an optional walk to nearby Maundi Crater. Day 3

horombo hut Get muscles pumping on a trek to Horombo

Hut. Rainforest gives way to rolling alpine meadow and the path

crosses several ravines before reaching the hut. Spend the night

in the shadow of twin snow-tipped peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi.

Day 4 Kibo hut Heading higher towards the peak, the landscape

becomes progressively more rugged and rocky and the air begins

to noticeably thin today. Hike through the hauntingly beautiful

moorland forests full of hanging moss and exotic flowers. Skirt the

stark moonscape of the Saddle to reach Kibo Hut. Day 5 uhuru

Peak/Summit Close to midnight, wake and enjoy a cup of tea

before zigzagging up a scree slope by lamplight. Arrive at Gilman’s

Point in time to rest tired legs and watch the sun rise from behind

Mawenzi Peak. Continue the final trek upwards and pass along

the rim of a crater to reach the highest point in Africa. At 5,896

m, the views of the crater, the ice fields and the vast and distant

East African plains below are unforgettable. Days 6-7 Marangu

Descend through alpine meadows and lush rainforests to Marangu

and celebrate the end of the trek with a warm, hearty meal and a

well-earned hot shower or relaxing bath.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Discover Kenya’s bustling capital.

Day 2 Kisii Travel across the Great Rift Valley into the fertile

highlands. Day 3 Lake Victoria Visit a soapstone carving

workshop, then mingle with the locals in Musoma’s marketplace.

Stay overnight on a quiet stretch of shoreline. Days 4-5 Serengeti

National Park Watch the grasslands of Tanzania’s Serengeti

unfold on game-viewing safaris. Look out for lions, gazelles,

cheetahs and elusive spotted leopards. At night, drift off to sleep

to the sounds of nocturnal animals. Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater

Stop by Olduvai Gorge, then set up camp on the rim of the

Ngorongoro Crater. Day 7 Meserani Jump in a 4x4 and descend

to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Thousands of animals live

in this lush landscape, including elephants and rhinos. Visit the

town of Mto Wa Mbu and browse the marketplace to experience

African village life. Day 8 Marangu Take in views of the upcoming

challenge - Mt Kilimanjaro. Day 9 Mandara hut Hike through

lush rainforest and spot monkeys in the overhead canopy. Day 10

horombo hut Rainforest gives way to rolling alpine meadow on a

trek to Horombo Hut. Day 11 Kibo hut Hike through hauntingly

beautiful moorland forests full of hanging moss and exotic flowers.

Day 12 Summit Rise in the middle of the night, then zigzag up a

scree slope by lamplight. Arrive at Gilman’s Point to watch the sun

rise, before continuing upwards to reach the highest point in Africa.

Days 13-14 Marangu Descend through alpine meadows to

Marangu and relax tired muscles with a hot shower.

7 days, ex Marangu

14 days, Nairobi to Marangu

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Kilimanjaro Options

Looking for other dates? Look up trip code YKAK to trek Mt Kilimanjaro on a date that suits you.

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ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (14 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, boat 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 & Sun GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 435 kg pp per trip NOTES This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a gorilla permit. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.87 out of 5

Above: Photo Competition, Gorilla hand, Rwanda - Laura Waterhouse Below: Photo Competition, Goat herders, Kenya - Johan Ensing

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iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Get ready for an animal-spotting

adventure. For those who arrive early, be sure to visit Kenya’s

National Museum. Day 2 Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru is a favourite

spot for birdlife. See a pink-feathered sea of flamingos and try to

spot rhinos on a game drive. Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala Meet

local children and their families at the Kariandusi School Trust

project. Lend a hand with construction or teaching. Cross the

border into Uganda and camp near Kampala. Days 5-6 Kibale

Forest National Park This equatorial rainforest is home to the

highest concentration of primates in the world, the ideal place to

go chimp spotting. Watch the resident chimpanzees squabbling

and playing. Wander through the surrounding tea plantations

to visit villages or simply kick back at the camp in the grounds of

an old colonial bungalow. Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National

Park Set between the Edward and George lakes in the Great Rift

Valley, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to a wide array

of wildlife. Embark on game drives to try to spot elephants, lions,

buffaloes and antelope. Cruise the Kazinga Channel where pelicans

and eagles soar and hippos wallow. Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi Hire

a traditional dugout canoe and glide across the lake to enjoy

the amazing scenery, which is some of the most picturesque in

Uganda. Days 9-11 Gorilla Trek Make tracks across the border

into Rwanda and set up camp at Ruhengeri, gateway to the gorilla

adventure. Accompanied by a local guide and trackers, hike

through rugged terrain to come face-to-face with rare mountain

gorillas - the sight of these gentle mountain giants is unforgettable.

Head out on rainforest hikes to glimpse some of the forest’s other

inhabitants and pay a visit to the moving Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Day 12 Lake Mburo Back over the border in Uganda, head to

Lake Mburo, home to the giant eland antelope. Discover plenty

of other magnificent animals on walking safaris through this

secluded park. Days 13-14 Jinja Stop at the equator en route to

this thrillseekers’ paradise. Camp at a scenic riverside retreat and

perhaps try white-water rafting. Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi

Pass through Eldoret once more on the way back to the busy

streets of Nairobi, where the adventure ends.

16 days, ex Nairobi

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOG

Be a part of the lively • atmosphere in Nairobi

help out on the • Kariandusi School Trust project

Track playful chimps in • Kibale Forest

Spot the Big Five in • the remarkable Queen Elizabeth National Park

Cruise into hippo • heaven in the Kazinga Channel

Enjoy the serenity at • Lake Bunyonyi

Trek through • mountains to meet Rwanda’s noble mountain gorillas

Find peace in the • wilderness of Lake Mburo National Park

An amazing experience which balanced exploring African culture with fantastic opportunities to see both the Big Five and gorillas in their natural habitat.

Donna Hannah,United Kingdom Travelled on the YXOG

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iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Dive into Kenya’s bustling capital.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru Listen out for the chatter of colobus monkeys

in the treetops. Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala Meet local children

and their families at the Kariandusi School Trust project and lend

a hand teaching or doing some construction work. Enter Uganda

and camp near Kampala. Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National

Park See chimps playing in equatorial rainforest. Day 7 Queen

Elizabeth National Park Embark on exciting game drives to try

and spot elephants, lions and antelope. Hop on a boat and cruise

the Kazinga Channel where fish eagles soar and hippos wallow.

Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi One of the best ways to enjoy the scenery

here is to hire a traditional dugout canoe and glide across the lake’s

surface. Days 9-11 Gorilla Trek Cross the border into Rwanda.

With a guide, hike through rugged terrain and encounter rare

mountain gorillas. Head out on rainforest hikes to glimpse other

native species then pay respects at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

Day 12 Lake Mburo Back in Uganda, camp overnight on the

shores of Lake Mburo. Days 13-14 Jinja Enjoy a dawn walking

safari, then travel to Jinja - the perfect place to enjoy adrenaline-

pumping adventure sports. Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi Pass

through Eldoret once more on the way back to Nairobi. Day 17

Arusha Explore this market town nestled in the foothills of an

active volcano. Day 18 Karatu Visit a small village and learn

about the local way of life. Days 19-20 Serengeti National

Park Survey this landscape of rolling savanna and acacia trees. Go

on safari in search of the park’s many creatures and camp deep in

the bush. Day 21 Ngorongoro Crater Descend into the crater

to look for abundant wildlife. Day 22 Marangu Visit the Amani

Children’s Home, an inspirational school for underprivileged kids.

Days 23-24 usambara Mountains Take a walking tour of a

village and get a firsthand look into the daily lives of the Chagga

people. Try a typical Chagga meal before heading to the Usambara

Mountains. Day 25 Dar es Salaam Journey to Tanzania’s balmy

port city and camp overnight at a beach. Days 26-28 Zanzibar

Jump on a ferry and visit aromatic plantations. Day 29 Dar es

Salaam Return by ferry to the mainland where this trip ends.

Contribute to a rural • community project

Spy on Kibale’s • resident chimps

Enjoy a boat cruise on • the Kazinga Channel

See Rwanda’s gentle • mountain gorillas

Trek through steamy • rainforest terrain

Camp on the shores of • uganda’s Lake Mburo

Spot the Big Five in the • legendary Serengeti

Explore the floor of the • Ngorongoro Crater

Visit kids at the Amani • Children’s home

Try a meal cooked by • the Chagga people

Discover the scenic • sights of Tanzania’s secluded usambara Mountains

Relax in the port city • of Dar es Salaam

Savour the fragrant • aroma of spices on a visit to a plantation

Experience bliss on • Zanzibar’s tropical beaches

29 days, Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOCC

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (5 nt), participatory camping (23 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4 safari vehicle, boat, ferry GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 789 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a gorilla permit. 2. This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.69 out of 5

Above: Photo Competition, Two cheetahs, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania - Jess Wight Left: Photo Competition, Hungry Silverback, Rwanda - Chris Catanzariti

Start Finish201101 Jan 29 Jan08 Jan 05 Feb15 Jan 12 Feb29 Jan 26 Feb05 Feb 05 Mar12 Feb 12 Mar26 Feb 26 Mar05 Mar 02 Apr06 Mar 03 Apr

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Soak up the culture of • uganda’s capital

Seek out lions and • leopards on exciting game drives

Cruise past hippos in • the Kazinga Channel

Camp in the Queen • Elizabeth National Park

hike through dense • forest terrain

Meet uganda’s • magnificent mountain gorillas

Relax in Mbarara•

Spot monkeys and • chimps in Nyungwe National Park

Relax on the serene • shores of Lake Kivu

Fall in love with the • gentle nature of mountain gorillas

PhYSiCAL

CuLTuRAL

Photo Competition, Joining in the dance, Uganda - Charlotte Taylor

Photo Competition, Baby gorilla hanging out, Rwanda - Jess Wight

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt), participatory camping (6 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, boat 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 Sun GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 218 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a gorilla permit. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. 2. A single supplement is available on this trip. TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel/lodge (5 nts), homestay (2 nts) TRANSPORT Safari vehicle GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Mon GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 322 kg pp per trip NOTES A single supplement is available on this trip TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

Start Finish201120 Jun 27 Jun11 Jul 18 Jul

08 Aug 15 Aug12 Sep 19 Sep10 Oct 17 Oct14 Nov 21 Nov

12 Dec 19 Dec201209 Jan 16 Jan13 Feb 20 Feb

12 Mar 19 Mar28 May 04 Jun11 Jun 18 Jun

Gorilla Express

Experience Rwanda

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Kampala Use free time in Uganda’s capital

to visit markets, museums and shops. If time permits, choose to

wander Kabaka’s Trail - a community initiative established to give

visitors an insight into the history, customs and culture of Uganda.

Days 2-3 Queen Elizabeth National Park Leave modernity

behind and journey into the wilds of Uganda. Game drives

through Queen Elizabeth National Park offer opportunities to spot

elephants, lions, buffaloes, antelopes and leopards. A boat cruise

along the Kazinga Channel reveals pelicans, eagles, crocodiles and

hippos living in coexistence. Bird life is also prolific here so keep

watch for storks, fish eagles and other water birds. At night, camp

under a night sky filled with stars. Days 4-6 Gorilla Trek The

dense jungle of the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of

the last remaining sanctuaries for endangered mountain gorillas.

Trek through tough, wet terrain with an experienced local tracker

and be transfixed by the noble beauty of these gentle creatures.

Watch the gorillas interact with each other and marvel at the

behavioural similarities between this species and that of humans.

Other wildlife such as colobus monkeys, frogs, chimpanzees and

jackals also thrive in this ecosystem - so keep eyes peeled during

this challenging yet memorable trek. In down time, enjoy visits

to nearby villages or leisurely walks through the forest. Day 7

Mbarara Spend an afternoon exploring this town or perhaps find

a local football match to watch. Day 8 Kampala Drive back to

Kampala via the peaceful shores of Lake Victoria.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Kigali The attractive capital of Rwanda

is a great place to explore on foot. In free time, head out the

markets or sit in a café. Days 2-3 Nyungwe National Park

To gain understanding of recent Rwandan history, visit the

Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre - dedicated to those who lost

their lives in the tragic events of 1994. Afterwards, journey to

Nyungwe National Park, home to an abundance of primate species

including monkeys, chimpanzees and baboons. Walk through

the mountainous rainforest terrain in search of blue, golden and

vervet monkeys, as well as other mammals, insects, birds and

amphibians. In the evening, stay in a simple lodge located right

in the heart of this national park. Days 4-5 Lake Kivu Enjoy the

cooler temperatures by chilling out on the peaceful shores of

Lake Kivu. In free time, try fishing, go boating or simply relax and

take in the incredible views. Days 6-7 Gorilla Trek Enter pristine

wilderness and embark on a quest to find rare mountain gorillas,

an endangered species on the brink of extinction. With the help of

a knowledgeable guide, climb up steep passes and through dense

forest to discover these gentle creatures living and playing in their

forest sanctuary. The combination of strenuous trekking through

muddy terrain in a humid atmosphere is quite a challenge, but the

rewards are definitely worth it. At night, rest weary legs and enjoy

the warm hospitality of friendly locals on a homestay. Day 8 Kigali

Journey back to Kigali where this amazing adventure ends. Why

not farewell Rwanda with a celebratory dinner?

8 days, ex Kampala

8 days, ex Kigali

PhYSiCAL

CuLTuRAL

Want more of Africa?

See the wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania by adding another trip to this one. See trip code YGKLC for more info.

OVERLANDCOmfORtTRiP CODE YGKR

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YGOG

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11 Sep 18 Sep18 Sep 25 Sep09 Oct 16 Oct16 Oct 23 Oct06 Nov 13 Nov13 Nov 20 Nov04 Dec 11 Dec11 Dec 18 Dec

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15 Apr 22 Apr13 May 20 May20 May 27 May17 Jun 24 Jun24 Jun 01 Jul


27

East Africa

Gorillas to Vic FallsPhYSiCAL

CuLTuRAL

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Discover the bright lights of Kenya’s

capital. Day 2 Lake Nakuru Be amazed at the sight of a pink

flamingo-filled lake. Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala Help out at a

rural community project, then cross the border into Uganda to

camp near Kampala. Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National Park

Spot chimps playing in the rainforest on a walking safari. Day 7

Queen Elizabeth National Park Try to spot elephants, lions and

leopards on a game drive. Be amazed by the wealth of birdlife on

a cruise down the Kazinga Channel. Day 8 Lake Bunyonyi Camp

amid picturesque scenery. Days 9-11 Gorilla Trek Hike through

steamy jungle terrain in Rwanda to encounter rare mountain

gorillas. Day 12 Lake Mburo Camp on the peaceful shores of the

lake. Days 13-14 Jinja Travel to Jinja and perhaps try white-water

rafting. Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi Pass through Eldoret once

more on the way back to the capital. Day 17 Mto Wa Mbu Shop

for local artwork at a market and camp in a village. Days 18-19

Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park Keep watch for

rhinos, lions and leopards on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, then

head out on safari through the Serengeti. Day 20 Mto Wa Mbu

Return to this village to learn more about the community. Day 21

Marangu Camp near tropical gardens. Day 22 Dar es Salaam

Travel south and pitch a tent on a balmy beach. Days 23-25

Zanzibar Step into a scented island paradise and wander streets

filled with exotic architecture. Day 26 Dar es Salaam Return to

the mainland for more beachside camping. Days 27-28 iringa/

Chitimba Travel through the Mikumi National Park. Days 29-30

Lake Malawi Take a swim to enjoy this freshwater wonderland.

Days 31-32 Lilongwe/Nyamapanda Soak up Malawian culture

in Lilongwe, then head to the tiny town of Nyamapanda. Day 33

harare Explore the shops and markets in Zimbabwe’s capital.

Day 34 Masvingo Head to the oldest colonial settlement in

Zimbabwe to discover ancient ruins. Days 35-36 Bulawayo Visit

Matobo National Park in search of endangered rhinos. Day 37

hwange National Park Explore the park’s grounds in a 4x4. Days

38-39 Victoria Falls Be amazed by the power of Victoria Falls, a

spectacular finale to this adventure.

help out on a rural • community project in Kenya

Spot playful chimps in • Kibale Forest

Cruise the waters of • the Kazinga Channel

Trek through steamy • jungle terrain to meet Rwanda’s noble mountain gorillas

Camp on the pristine • shores of Lake Mburo

Search for wildlife in • the Ngorongoro Crater

Safari through the • Serengeti plains

Bask on Zanzibar’s • spectacular beaches

Walk the cobbled • streets of Stone Town

Soak up Malawian • culture in Lilongwe

See crumbling ancient • ruins in Zimbabwe

Try to spot rare • rhino’s in the Matobo National Park

4x4 through the plains • of Zimbabwe

Listen to the roaring • waters of Victoria Falls

39 days, Nairobi to Victoria Falls

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOIC

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (5 nts), participatory camping (33 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, boat, ferry GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping (except when in Victoria Falls) 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 1061 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a gorilla permit. 2. This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.58 out of 5

Start Finish201101 Jan 08 Feb15 Jan 22 Feb29 Jan 08 Mar12 Feb 22 Mar26 Feb 05 Apr12 Mar 19 Apr19 Mar 26 Apr02 Apr 10 May16 Apr 24 May30 Apr 07 Jun

14 May 21 Jun28 May 05 Jul11 Jun 19 Jul25 Jun 02 Aug02 Jul 09 Aug09 Jul 16 Aug16 Jul 23 Aug30 Jul 06 Sep13 Aug 20 Sep27 Aug 04 Oct10 Sep 18 Oct24 Sep 01 Nov

08 Oct 15 Nov15 Oct 22 Nov29 Oct 06 Dec12 Nov 20 Dec26 Nov 03 Jan10 Dec 17 Jan24 Dec 31 Jan201207 Jan 14 Feb21 Jan 28 Feb28 Jan 06 Mar04 Feb 13 Mar

11 Feb 20 Mar25 Feb 03 Apr10 Mar 17 Apr24 Mar 01 May07 Apr 15 May21 Apr 29 May05 May 12 Jun12 May 19 Jun19 May 26 Jun26 May 03 Jul09 Jun 17 Jul

Above: Photo Competition, Chimp, Uganda - Mat Lawrence Below: Oasis, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania


Nairobi to Cape Town

Tripoli to Cape Town

Nairobi - Gorilla trek - Cape Town

Cairo to Cape Town

Cairo to Nairobi

Nairobi - Gorilla trek - Dar es Salaam

africa overland combo trips…

YXOAC 45 days (UXOAC reverse)

XDOBC 139 days (UDOBC reverse)

YXOEC 60 days (UXODC reverse)

XXOBC 121 days (UXOJC reverse)

XDOAC 72 days (YDOAC reverse)

YXOCC 29 days (YXOBC reverse)

Johannesburg - Botswana - Johannesburg

Istanbul to Tripoli

Nairobi - Gorilla trek - Vic Falls

Istanbul to Cape Town

Dakar to Douala

Johannesburg to Cape Town

UBOQC 15 days

EDVDC 51 days (XDVHC reverse)

YXOIC 39 days (YXOBC reverse)

EDOCC 150 days (UDOXC reverse)

DDOAC 69 days (FDOAC reverse)

UBOSC 21 days (UBOTC reverse)

See our website for more details: intrepidtravel.com

This map outlines some of our favourite Overland adventures. Unlike Small Group travel, overlanding means travelling in purpose-built vehicles and often camping in tents. On these adventures you’re more than just a passenger you’re part of the crew! Combine two, three or more to create your ultimate African adventure. Just match the colour bars to the map to see where the road may take you…

Nairobi - Dar es Salaam14 days (YXOC reverse)

Gonder - Nairobi44 days (YDOH reverse)

Bamako - Bamako14 days

Accra - Douala34 days (FDOM reverse)

Dakar - Accra36 days (DDOL reverse)

Johannesburg - Zimbabwe - Johannesburg16 days

Victoria Falls - Mozambique - Johannesburg14 days

Vic Falls - Kruger8 days

Johannesburg - Vic Falls9 days

Durban - Cape Town13 days (UBOI reverse)

Nairobi - Gorilla trek - Nairobi16 days

Johannesburg - Durban9 days (UBOF reverse)

Vic Falls - Cape Town22 days (UXOF reverse)

Cairo - Tripoli21 days (XDVE reverse)

Nairobi - Vic Falls24 days (YXOA reverse)

Cairo - Khartoum27 days (XDVD reverse)

YXOD

YDOG

DDOO

DDOM

UBOZ

YBOM

YBOP

UBOH

YXOG

UBOE

Istanbul - Cairo31 days (XDVF reverse)

EDVC

YXOF

XDVG

YXOB

XDVC

overland trips

Fish Eagle, Botswana - Isabel Rossen

UBOO

DDOK

Khartoum to Gonder connection only available as part of the XDOBC, XXOBC, XDOAC, EDOCC & XDVC combo trips

ZAMBIA

Niger River

Bamako

KumasiAccra Douala

DrillRanch

Abuja

Ouagadougou

Dogon TrekDakar

Victoria FallsHarare

Dar es SalaamZanzibar

Marangu

Gorilla Trek

Serengeti

Nairobi

Jinja

Lake Nakuru

Samburu NR

Addis Ababa

LalibelaGonder

Khartoum

Aswan

Luxor

Tripoli

Leptis MagnaGhadames

Ubari Lakes

Tobruk

SiwaCairo

Petra

Amman/JerashDamascus

Mt Sinai

Istanbul

NgorongoroCrater

Durban

Cape Town

Maputo

Kruger NP

Chobe NP

Etosha NP

Fish River Canyon

SossusvleiJohannesburg

Swakopmund

NAMIBIA

LESOTHO

MOZAMBIQUE

SWAZILAND

Vilankula

RhinoSanctuary

PalapyeOkavangoDelta

BOTSWANA

MALAWI

TANZANIA

RWANDA

KENYAUGANDA

ETHIOPIA

SUDAN

SENEGAL MALI

BURKINA FASO

NIGERIAGHANA

EGYPT

LIBYAJORDAN

SYRIA

TURKEY

SOUTHAFRICA

ZIMBABWE

Wild Coast

Omo Valley

Garden Route

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East Africa

Kenya to Vic FallsPhYSiCAL

CuLTuRAL

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Begin the journey in Kenya’s

cosmopolitan capital. Day 2 Mto Wa Mbu Travel to Arusha, a

pleasant town nestled beneath brooding Mt Meru. Camp in a

Tanzanian village then spend the next morning exploring the

village in free time. Days 3-4 Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti

National Park Descend to the floor of Ngorongoro Crater to

spot rhinos, elephants and zebras, then head to the plains of the

Serengeti to enjoy camping and game drives. Day 5 Mto Wa

Mbu Travel back to Mto Wa Mbu and stroll around the farming

areas with a guide. Visit a school and peruse colourful crafts at a

local market. Day 6 Marangu Camp amid tropical gardens on the

grounds of a former farmhouse. Day 7 Dar es Salaam Pitch tents

on a beach just outside this coastal town. Days 8-10 Zanzibar Be

enchanted by exotic spice plantations, ornate architecture and rich,

amber sunsets in Zanzibar. Stone Town offers a unique mixture

of shops, bazaars, mosques, markets and palaces - enjoy walking

the twisting alleyways which reveal hidden treasures and sensory

pleasures. Be sure to sample a spicy seafood curry. Day 11 Dar

es Salaam Return to the mainland by ferry and spend another

night at a beachside camp. Days 12-13 iringa/Chitimba Travel

through the Mikumi National Park where giraffes are often seen

munching on acacia foliage and spend a night in the highland

town of Iringa. Cross the border in Malawi and set up camp in

Chitimba. Days 14-15 Lake Malawi Relax on the beach and meet

friendly Malawians. Days 16-17 Lilongwe/Nyamapanda Soak

up the cafe culture in Malawi’s capital, then enjoy a change of pace

in a tiny Zimbabwean village. Day 18 harare Explore the galleries

and gardens of Zimbabwe’s capital. Day 19 Masvingo Discover

some of the most significant ancient ruins in Africa. Days 20-21

Bulawayo Venture out into the Matobo National Park in search

of rare rhinos. Day 22 hwange National Park This national

park has been transformed from royal hunting grounds into a

sanctuary for some of Africa’s most precious animals. Keep watch

for elephants on a drive through the park. Days 23-24 Victoria

Falls Witness the tremendous power of Victoria Falls as torrents of

water cascade into the canyon below.

Get to know locals in • tiny Tanzanian villages

Safari through the • plains of the Serengeti

Camp on the beach at • Dar es Salaam

Revive the senses at • a fragrant Zanzibar spice plantation

Walk the cobbled • alleys of Stone Town

Watch fishermen at • work on Lake Malawi

Check out craft stalls • and cafes in Lilongwe

Look for rare rhinos in • Matobo National Park

Search for elephants in • Zimbabwe

Be amazed by the force • of Victoria Falls

24 days, Nairobi to Victoria Falls

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOB

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (4 nts), participatory camping (19 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, ferry GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping (except when in Victoria Falls) BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sun GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 653 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.67 out of 5

Start Finish201102 Jan 25 Jan16 Jan 08 Feb30 Jan 22 Feb13 Feb 08 Mar27 Feb 22 Mar13 Mar 05 Apr27 Mar 19 Apr03 Apr 26 Apr17 Apr 10 May01 May 24 May

15 May 07 Jun29 May 21 Jun12 Jun 05 Jul26 Jun 19 Jul10 Jul 02 Aug17 Jul 09 Aug31 Jul 23 Aug14 Aug 06 Sep28 Aug 20 Sep11 Sep 04 Oct25 Sep 18 Oct09 Oct 01 Nov

23 Oct 15 Nov30 Oct 22 Nov06 Nov 29 Nov13 Nov 06 Dec27 Nov 20 Dec11 Dec 03 Jan25 Dec 17 Jan201208 Jan 31 Jan22 Jan 14 Feb05 Feb 28 Feb12 Feb 06 Mar

19 Feb 13 Mar26 Feb 20 Mar11 Mar 03 Apr25 Mar 17 Apr08 Apr 01 May22 Apr 15 May06 May 29 May20 May 12 Jun27 May 19 Jun03 Jun 26 Jun10 Jun 03 Jul24 Jun 17 Jul

Above: Photo Competition, New friends, Tanzania - Jenny Piché Below: Photo Competition, Local fishing boats, Tanzania - Ashlee Smart

A great trip with a fantastic team and a lovely group. Africa is a beautiful continent to visit. A once in a lifetime experience I will remember for the rest of my life!

Lara Spaan, Belgium Travelled on the YXOB

ZAMBIA

Niger River

Bamako

KumasiAccra Douala

DrillRanch

Abuja

Ouagadougou

Dogon TrekDakar

Victoria FallsHarare

Dar es SalaamZanzibar

Marangu

Gorilla Trek

Serengeti

Nairobi

Jinja

Lake Nakuru

Samburu NR

Addis Ababa

LalibelaGonder

Khartoum

Aswan

Luxor

Tripoli

Leptis MagnaGhadames

Ubari Lakes

Tobruk

SiwaCairo

Petra

Amman/JerashDamascus

Mt Sinai

Istanbul

NgorongoroCrater

Durban

Cape Town

Maputo

Kruger NP

Chobe NP

Etosha NP

Fish River Canyon

SossusvleiJohannesburg

Swakopmund

NAMIBIA

LESOTHO

MOZAMBIQUE

SWAZILAND

Vilankula

RhinoSanctuary

PalapyeOkavangoDelta

BOTSWANA

MALAWI

TANZANIA

RWANDA

KENYAUGANDA

ETHIOPIA

SUDAN

SENEGAL MALI

BURKINA FASO

NIGERIAGHANA

EGYPT

LIBYAJORDAN

SYRIA

TURKEY

SOUTHAFRICA

ZIMBABWE

Wild Coast

Omo Valley

Garden Route


30

East Africa

Africa Encompassed PhYSiCAL

CuLTuRAL

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Explore Kenya’s capital. Day 2

Lake Nakuru Home to rhinos and monkeys, camping here is a

wild adventure. Days 3-4 Eldoret/Kampala Help at a school

then cross into Uganda. Days 5-6 Kibale Forest National Park

Meet chimps in dense forests. Day 7 Queen Elizabeth National

Park Cruise the Kazinga Channel and look for hippos. Day 8 Lake

Bunyonyi Glide across the lake in a canoe. Days 9-11 Gorilla

Trek Track rare mountain gorillas on a hike. Day 12 Lake Mburo

Discover animals on walking safaris. Days 13-14 Jinja Pick up

some souvenirs. Days 15-16 Eldoret/Nairobi Return to Nairobi.

Day 17 Mto Wa Mbu Camp in a Tanzanian village. Days 18-19

Ngorongoro Crater/Serengeti National Park Spot lions and

rhinos on safaris. Day 20 Mto Wa Mbu Shop for crafts at a village

market. Day 21 Marangu Camp amid tropical gardens. Day 22

Dar es Salaam Dive into the warm ocean. Days 23-25 Zanzibar

Tour spice plantations. Day 26 Dar es Salaam Return to the

mainland by ferry. Days 27-28 iringa/Chitimba Experience a

warm welcome in Malawi. Days 29-30 Lake Malawi Camp by the

shores of the lake. Days 31-32 Lilongwe/Nyamapanda Relax

in Malawi’s capital. Day 33 harare Recharge in the modernity of

Harare. Day 34 Masvingo Visit an interesting archaeological site.

Days 35-36 Bulawayo Track rhinos on foot. Day 37 hwange

National Park Travel by 4x4 in search of elephants. Days 38-40

Victoria Falls Get soaked by the spray of mighty Victoria Falls.

Days 41-42 Chobe National Park Enjoy a game drive and a

cruise. Day 43 Bagani Community Camp Relax with a boat

trip. Days 44-45 Okavango Delta Travel to a remote island in

Botswana. Days 46-47 Bagani Community Camp/Rundu

Camp amid lush surroundings. Day 48 Grootfontein/San

Bushmen Meet the San Bushmen. Days 49-50 Etosha National

Park Search for big cats. Day 51 Spitzkoppe Marvel at stunning

rock formations. Days 52-54 Swakopmund See thousands of

seals. Days 55-56 River Camp/Sesriem See sunrise from atop

sand dunes. Day 57 Fish River Canyon Admire this immense

canyon. Days 58-59 Orange River/Western Cape Laze on the

riverbanks. Day 60 Cape Town Relax in cosmopolitan Cape Town.

Be a part of the lively • atmosphere in Nairobi

help out the • Kariandusi School Trust project

Track playful chimps in • Kibale Forest

Meet Rwanda’s noble • mountain gorillas

Seek Africa’s most • iconic animals in the Serengeti

Bask on Zanzibar’s • spectacular beaches

Get to know friendly • Malawians on a village walk

Feel the thunder of • mighty Victoria Falls

Learn about the • traditions of the San Bushmen

Spot big cats in • Etosha National Park

Admire amazing • rock formations

See sunrise from atop • massive sand dunes

View one of the world’s • largest canyons

Soak up Cape Town’s • cafe culture

60 days, Nairobi to Cape Town

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (7 nts), participatory camping (52 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, boat, ferry, mokoro (dugout canoe) GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping (except when in Victoria Falls) 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 1632 kg pp per trip NOTES 1. This trip requires an additional deposit in order to secure a gorilla permit. 2. This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.83 out of 5

Start Finish201101 Jan 01 Mar15 Jan 15 Mar29 Jan 29 Mar12 Feb 12 Apr26 Feb 26 Apr12 Mar 10 May19 Mar 17 May02 Apr 31 May16 Apr 14 Jun

30 Apr 28 Jun14 May 12 Jul28 May 26 Jul11 Jun 09 Aug25 Jun 23 Aug02 Jul 30 Aug16 Jul 13 Sep30 Jul 27 Sep13 Aug 11 Oct27 Aug 25 Oct10 Sep 08 Nov

24 Sep 22 Nov08 Oct 06 Dec15 Oct 13 Dec29 Oct 27 Dec12 Nov 10 Jan26 Nov 24 Jan24 Dec 21 Feb201207 Jan 06 Mar21 Jan 20 Mar28 Jan 27 Mar

04 Feb 03 Apr11 Feb 10 Apr25 Feb 24 Apr10 Mar 08 May24 Mar 22 May07 Apr 05 Jun21 Apr 19 Jun05 May 03 Jul12 May 10 Jul19 May 17 Jul

Above: Photo Competition, Sunset portrait, Kenya - Emma Patrick RIght: Photo Competition, Hut with bougainvillia, Berega, Tanzania - Alison Stretton

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOEC


31

East Africa

Cairo to Cape TownPhYSiCAL

CuLTuRAL

iTiNERARY... Days 1-15 Egypt Admire Egyptian treasures

and see the famous pyramids at Giza before travelling through

the Black and White deserts to see thriving oases. In Luxor, ride

a donkey to the Valley of the Kings and visit Karnak Temple,

then relax beside the Nile in Aswan. Days 16-27 Sudan Cross

enormous Lake Nasser by ferry to enter Sudan. Follow a camel

caravan route through rugged terrain and camp under the open

sky in the Nubian Desert. In Meroe, explore impressive Kushite

temples and pyramids, then watch the euphoric Sufi Whirling

Dervishes in Khartoum. Days 28-64 Ethiopia Visit the fascinating

castles and palaces of Gonder. Hike through the rugged terrain of

the Simien Mountains, then explore ancient obelisks, crumbling

palaces and a web of underground tombs. Wander through the

cliff-face cave churches of Tigray, then walk around the Blue Nile

Falls. Stop by Addis Ababa and learn about the Rastafarian lifestyle

and philosophy in Shashemene. Visit remote villages and observe

the customs of local tribes in the Omo Valley. Days 65-77 Kenya

Witness Samburu dancing and learn about tribal life from the

locals. Spend the night in a lodge on the slopes of Mt Kenya. Camp

by the shores of Lake Naivasha and get to know the busy streets

of Nairobi. Days 78-88 Tanzania Explore a volcanic crater filled

with wildlife and safari through the plains of the Serengeti. Enjoy

the warm climate of Tanzania’s coast and smell the aromatic spices

of Zanzibar. Days 89-92 Malawi Travel through highland towns

to reach Malawi. Chill out on beaches and kick back in coffee shops

in Malawi’s capital. Days 93-101 Zimbabwe Explore galleries,

museums and gardens in Harare, see an ancient ruined city, search

out rhinos in Matobo National Park and witness mighty Victoria

Falls. Days 102-103 Botswana Enjoy a game drive and cruise

through a wildlife haven. Days 104-118 Namibia Glide on the

Okavango Delta in a dugout canoe. Meet the San Bushmen and

try to pick up their distinct ‘clicking’ language. Encounter zebras,

impala and rhinos in Etosha National Park. Admire stunning

geological formations then scale some of the highest sand dunes

on earth. Days 119-121 South Africa The adventure ends by the

Atlantic Ocean in cosmopolitan Cape Town.

Admire the famous • pyramids in Cairo

Walk in the footsteps • of pharaohs through the Western Desert

Ride a ferry through • stunning landscapes to Sudan

Explore castles and • palaces in Gonder

Relax in atmospheric • Addis Ababa

Chill out with • Rastafarians in Shashemene

Keep up with the • frenetic pace of Nairobi

Sample the spicy • delights of Zanzibar

Camp on balmy • beaches in Tanzania

Seek out elephant • herds in Botswana

Be charmed by • captivating Cape Town

121 days, Cairo to Cape Town

Start in South Africa?

This epic adventure also runs in reverse. So to start the trip in captivating Cape Town see trip code UJOXC.

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (38 nts), camping with facilities (65 nts), bush camping without facilities (12 nts), non-inclusive accommodation (5 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, boat, ferry, mokoro (dugout canoe), donkey GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping (except when in Victoria Falls) BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Wed GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 3291 kg pp per trip NOTES This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.61 out of 5

Start Finish2011 13 Jan 13 May*

03 Feb 03 Jun* 12 Oct 09 Feb09 Nov 08 Mar

24 Nov 23 Mar*15 Dec 13 Apr *28 Dec 26 Apr

Above: Photo Competition, Cranes, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania - Scott Marshall Below: Photo Competition, Local women, Ethiopia - Mark Lehn

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE XXOBC

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ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (4 nts), participatory camping (9 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, ferry 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 Mon & Sun GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 318 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.68 out of 5

Above: Photo Competition, Hippo swamp, Serengeti, Tanzania - Victoria Thorn Below: Photo Competition, Island paradise, Zanzibar - Jess Wight

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iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi Welcome to the cosmopolitan

capital known to the Maasai as the ‘Place of Cool Waters’. For those

who arrive early, perhaps check out the city’s cafes and markets

or visit the National Museum of Kenya. Day 2 Arusha Cross the

border into Tanzania and explore the city of Arusha, nestled in

the shadow of Mt Meru. Day 3 Karatu Interact with locals on

a visit to a community program in the village of Mto Wa Mbu.

Admire crafts, colourful fabrics and carvings at a market before

journeying to Karatu - the gateway to the Serengeti. Days 4-5

Serengeti National Park It’s thrilling to survey this landscape

of endless rolling savanna dotted with acacia trees. Go on safari in

search of the Serengeti’s creatures - including the Big Five - and

camp deep in the bush within earshot of animal calls. For a real

treat, take an optional sunrise balloon ride over the plains. Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Descend into the giant volcanic Ngorongoro

Crater to search for its abundant wildlife. Home to some 30,000

animals including lions and the endangered black rhino, the

crater floor offers excellent game viewing all year round. Day 7

Marangu Visit the new school at the Amani Children’s Home, an

Intrepid Foundation-supported project that houses and educates

street kids. Stay in the village of Marangu overnight. Days 8-9

usambara Mountains Take a walking tour of Mshiri village and

get firsthand insight into the daily lives of the Chagga people.

Sample a typical Chagga meal before heading well off the beaten

track to the Usambara Mountains. Relax on these lush, green

slopes overlooking the vast Masai Steppe. This is the ideal base for

optional hikes and guided walks. Day 10 Dar es Salaam Set up

camp at a beach on the outskirts of Tanzania’s tropical port city.

Days 11-13 Zanzibar Jump on a ferry to discover Africa’s famed

‘Spice Island’. Marvel at the eclectic architecture along the twisting,

cobbled streets of Stone Town, the old part of the capital city of

Zanzibar. Tour aromatic plantations, smelling cinnamon, vanilla

and cloves, then soak up some sun on white-sand beaches. There

are plenty of opportunities to swim, snorkel and dive or just take it

easy in the shade of a coconut palm. Day 14 Dar es Salaam The

adventure ends as the ferry from Zanzibar returns to the mainland.


OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOD

Walk the busy streets • of thriving Nairobi

Explore Arusha•

Learn about village life • in Mto Wa Mbu

Peruse colourful • craft markets

Seek out the iconic Big • Five in the Serengeti

Go on safari in the • Ngorongoro Crater

Meet the kids at Amani • Children’s home

Be refreshed in • Tanzania’s secluded usambara Mountains

Embark on refreshing • mountain hikes and walks

Mingle with the • Chagga people

Dine on traditional • African cuisine

Camp on the beach in • Dar es Salaam

Relax on sun-kissed • beaches in Zanzibar

Walk the cobbled • streets of Stone Town

Roam fragrant spice • plantations

Start Finish201102 Jan 15 Jan09 Jan 22 Jan16 Jan 29 Jan23 Jan 05 Feb30 Jan 12 Feb13 Feb 26 Feb20 Feb 05 Mar27 Feb 12 Mar13 Mar 26 Mar

20 Mar 02 Apr21 Mar 03 Apr27 Mar 09 Apr03 Apr 16 Apr10 Apr 23 Apr17 Apr 30 Apr01 May 14 May15 May 28 May22 May 04 Jun29 May 11 Jun05 Jun 18 Jun

12 Jun 25 Jun26 Jun 09 Jul03 Jul 16 Jul10 Jul 23 Jul17 Jul 30 Jul24 Jul 06 Aug31 Jul 13 Aug14 Aug 27 Aug21 Aug 03 Sep28 Aug 10 Sep11 Sep 24 Sep

18 Sep 01 Oct25 Sep 08 Oct09 Oct 22 Oct16 Oct 29 Oct23 Oct 05 Nov30 Oct 12 Nov13 Nov 26 Nov20 Nov 03 Dec27 Nov 10 Dec11 Dec 24 Dec18 Dec 31 Dec


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Discover Gonder’s • castles and palaces

hike through lush • national parks

Learn about the Rasta • way of life

Learn about the • ancient culture of the Maasai from an elder

Spot lions and • leopards on a Serengeti safari

Appreciate the • green wonder of the usambara Mountains

Camp by a balmy • beach in Tanzania

Admire the buildings • of Stone Town

Savour scents at a • Zanzibar plantation

Photo Competition, Priest outside church, Tigray, Ethiopia - Petty Lisicic

Photo Competition, Peeling avocado, Zanzibar - Ayeleen Ajanee

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (19 nts) camping with facilities (21 nts) bush camping without facilities (3 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck 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 GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 1197 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (6 nts), participatory camping (15 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, ferry 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 598 kg pp per trip NOTES This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.56 out of 5

Start Finish201126 Jan 10 Mar

01 Mar 13 Apr* 20 Apr 02 Jun*09 Nov 22 Dec

07 Dec 19 Jan201225 Jan 08 Mar

11 Jan 23 Feb* 01 Feb 15 Mar*

Start Finish201101 Jan 22 Jan15 Jan 05 Feb22 Jan 12 Feb12 Feb 05 Mar12 Mar 02 Apr26 Mar 16 Apr09 Apr 30 Apr21 May 11 Jun

04 Jun 25 Jun18 Jun 09 Jul02 Jul 23 Jul09 Jul 30 Jul16 Jul 06 Aug06 Aug 27 Aug13 Aug 03 Sep03 Sep 24 Sep10 Sep 01 Oct08 Oct 29 Oct

22 Oct 12 Nov05 Nov 26 Nov19 Nov 10 Dec03 Dec 24 Dec10 Dec 31 Dec17 Dec 07 Jan31 Dec 21 Jan201207 Jan 28 Jan14 Jan 04 Feb

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iTiNERARY... Days 1-2 Gonder Discover the castles, churches

and palaces of this fascinating city. Days 3-6 Simien Mountains

National Park Hike through rugged terrain, passing eroded

volcanic cores, raging rivers and jagged peaks. Days 7-9 Aksum

Explore an ancient city peppered with obelisks and crumbling

palaces. Days 10-11 Mekele Wander through the cliff-face

churches of Tigray. Days 12-14 Lalibela Peer into astounding

rock-hewn churches. Days 15-17 Bahir Dar Board a reed

boat bound for isolated monasteries. Day 18 Dejen Spend the

night in Dejen. Days 19-21 Addis Ababa Stop by the bustling

capital. Day 22 Lake Abiata-Shala National Park Relax in hot

springs and camp overnight in stunning scenery. Days 23-25

Bale Mountains National Park Head out on wildlife-spotting

expeditions. Days 26-27 Shashemene Learn about the Rasta

lifestyle and philosophy. Days 28-29 Arba Minch Use free time to

cycle around scenic landscapes. Days 30-33 Omo Valley Observe

the customs of local tribes. Days 34-35 Konso Perhaps take a

tour of traditional houses. Days 36-37 Moyale/Marsabit Travel

through a surreal, black lunar landscape. Days 38-39 Samburu

National Reserve Witness Samburu dancing and hear about

tribal life. Try to spot the Big Five in the reserve. Day 40 Mt Kenya

Spend the night in a lodge on the slopes of Mt Kenya. Days 41-42

Lake Nakuru Spy iconic animals feeding around the lake. Day

43 Lake Naivasha See hippos walllowing on the shores. Day 44

Nairobi The journey ends in the busy streets of Kenya’s capital.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi The journey begins in Kenya’s

multicultural capital. Day 2 Lake Nakuru Meet the kids of the

New Hope Children’s Home, then head out on an afternoon

game drive. Days 3-4 Lake Naivasha Interact with locals on a

village visit, then camp near Lake Naivasha. Day 5 Loita hills

Travel across the Great Rift Valley to the heart of Maasai country.

Camp among these semi-nomadic tribespeople and learn about

their ancient culture. Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve

Safaris through the Masai Mara can reveal prides of lions, herds

of elephants and perhaps a stealthy cheetah. Days 8-9 Nairobi

Return to the urban jungle of Nairobi. Day 10 Arusha Camp

on the outskirts of this Tanzanian city. Day 11 Karatu Interact

with locals in a small village then travel to Karatu. Days 12-13

Serengeti National Park Go on safari in search of iconic animals

and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush. Day 14 Ngorongoro

Crater Descend into the giant Ngorongoro Crater to look for

wildlife and perhaps spy Africa’s Big Five. Day 15 Marangu Visit

the Amani Children’s Home, a school for underprivileged children.

Days 16-17 usambara Mountains Witness the day-to-day life of

the crop-growing Chagga people, then head to the remote beauty

of the Usambara Mountains. Day 18 Dar es Salaam Camp by

the beach in Tanzania’s tropical port city. Days 19-21 Zanzibar

Marvel at the eclectic architecture lining the cobbled streets and

visit an aromatic plantation. Day 22 Dar es Salaam Take the ferry

back to the mainland where this adventure ends.

44 days, Gonder to Nairobi


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To begin this exciting journey in bustling Nairobi and finish up in historic Gonder see trip code YDOH.

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOHC

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YDOG

*This trip runs in reverse from Narobi to Gonder (YDOH)


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See big cats on the • Serengeti plains

Peruse colourful crafts • in a village market

Camp on balmy • beaches in Tanzania

Visit spice plantations • in Zanzibar

Encounter friendly • locals in Malawi

Explore ancient ruins • in Zimbabwe

Spot rhinos and • elephants in the hwange National Park

Get drenched by the • waters of Victoria Falls

Walk through the • desert with the San Bushmen of Namibia

Relax in the cafe • society of Cape Town

Experience sublime • wonder at Giza’s legendary pyramids

Visit the impressive • ancient Temples of Karnak

Camp out in the • remote Nubian Desert

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Photo Competition, Maasai family, Tanzania - Jenna Colquhoun

Photo Competition, Beautiful smile, Sudan - Angela Stephens

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (6 nts), participatory camping (38 nts) TRANSPORT Overland truck, 4x4, boat, ferry, mokoro (dugout canoe) GROuP SiZE Max 22 MEALS All meals while camping (except when in Victoria Falls) BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Selected Sun GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 1224 kg pp per trip NOTES This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.87 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (8 nts), camping (17 nts), overnight ferry (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overland truck, boat, ferry, donkey 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 GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 734 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.35 out of 5

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Start Finish201101 Mar 11 May* 20 Apr 30 Jun*

12 Oct 07 Nov09 Nov 05 Dec28 Dec 23 Jan

201211 Jan 22 Mar* 01 Feb 12 Apr*

17 Oct 12 Nov14 Nov 10 Dec

Kenya to Cape Town

Cairo to Khartoum

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Kenya Start the adventure in the streets of

Nairobi. Days 2-11 Tanzania Explore a village with a local guide.

Discover the creatures that live within the Ngorongoro Crater,

then enjoy a thrilling game drive through the Serengeti. Travel to

Tanzania’s capital and camp on a balmy beach just outside the city.

Catch a ferry to Zanzibar to wander charming streets packed with

exotic architecture, tour spice plantations and relax on white sands

beside the Indian Ocean. Days 12-16 Malawi Enter Malawi, the

‘warm heart of Africa’. Enjoy Lake Malawi with a swim, then soak up

Malawian culture in the capital. Days 17-25 Zimbabwe Peruse

museums, galleries and gardens in Harare, see the Great Zimbabwe

ruins, spot rhinos and elephants in the Hwange National Park, then

witness the glory of Victoria Falls. Days 26-30 Botswana Cruise

the Chobe River late in the afternoon - look out for paddling hippos

and soaring fish eagles. Discover the Okavango Delta by mokoro, a

dugout canoe poled along by a local guide. Days 31-43 Namibia

Meet the San Bushmen and observe their age-old traditions on

a desert tracking and gathering trip. Roam the dry plains of the

Etosha National Park, watch the rock formations of the Spitzkoppe

change colour with the light, see the seal colonies of Cape Cross

then relax in to the coastal town of Swakopmund. Unlock the

secrets of the desert with the help of a local, scramble to the top of

giant sand dunes and view one of the largest canyons in the world.

Days 43-45 South Africa The wonderful adventure ends among

the cafes and vineyards of Cape Town.

iTiNERARY... Days 1-2 Cairo Explore the iconic Sphinx and

Pyramids of Giza and the sprawling Saqqara cemetery with a local

guide. There’s also time to see precious, ancient treasures housed

in the Egyptian Museum. Days 3-7 Western Desert Oasis

Route Journey through the Western Desert, stopping at oases

filled with hot springs and palm groves. Days 8-10 Luxor The

ancient Egyptian capital houses spectacular temples and tombs.

Ride a donkey to the tremendous Valley of the Kings and wander

the Temples of Karnak with an Egyptologist. Days 11-14 Aswan

Stroll beside the Nile or take a relaxing felucca cruise, followed by a

sunset cocktail. See a giant, unfinished obelisk, haggle for souvenirs

and treasures in the souq or take a trip to see the two magnificent

temples of Abu Simbel. Days 15-16 Wadi halfa Embark on an

epic ferry adventure across Lake Nasser, an enormous man-made

lake. Glimpse spectacular scenery en route to the port of Wadi

Halfa at Sudan’s northern tip. Days 17-22 Nubian Desert Follow

a camel route through rugged terrain, passing oases, small Nile

hamlets and ancient relics of past civilisations. In the evening,

share a simple meal around the campfire and sleep under the

stars as nomadic locals pass by. Days 23-24 Meroe Admire

the spectacular sites of Meroe, from unexplored pyramids to

Naqa’s Lion Temple and the palace of Musawwarat. Days 25-27

Khartoum Be sure to watch the amazing Sufi Whirling Dervishes

dance themselves into religious ecstasy before celebrating the end

of this unforgettable adventure in Khartoum.

45 days, Nairobi to Cape Town

27 days, Cairo to Khartoum

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This trip also runs in the reverse direction. To finish the journey in the magic of Cairo, see trip code XDVD.

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE XDVC

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE YXOAC

*This trip runs in reverse from Khartoum to Cairo (XDVD)

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iTiNERARY... Days 1-2 Cairo See the Sphinx and the Pyramids

of Giza. Days 3-7 Western Desert Oasis Route Walk in the

footsteps of pharaohs and experience the magic of travelling

through golden desert landscapes. Days 8-10 Luxor Ride a

donkey on the West Bank of the Nile, then visit the Valley of the

Kings and the Temples of Karnak. Days 11-14 Aswan Relax in

the beautiful town of Aswan. Days 15-16 Wadi halfa Cross Lake

Nasser and take in spectacular landscapes on the way to Wadi

Halfa. Days 17-22 Nubian Desert Follow a camel caravan route

through the desert and camp under the stars. Days 23-24 Meroe

Explore architectural marvels at Meroe. Days 25-27 Khartoum

Be amazed by the famous Sufi Whirling Dervishes. Days 28-30

Gedaref/Gonder In Ethiopia, visit the impressive palace of King

Fasilidas. Days 31-34 Simien Mountains National Park Hike

past volcanic cores and try to glimpse an endangered Simien fox.

Days 35-37 Aksum Explore ancient obelisks and crumbling

palaces in Ethiopia’s oldest city. Days 38-39 Mekele Be impressed

by churches sculpted into cliff faces in Tigray. Days 40-42 Lalibela

Marvel at amazing rock-hewn churches. Days 43-45 Bahir Dar

Walk around the Blue Nile Falls, then take a reed boat to the lake’s

isolated monasteries. Day 46 Dejen Enjoy a break in the town

of Dejen. Days 47-49 Addis Ababa Spend free time at markets

or museums. Day 50 Lake Abiata-Shala National Park Relax

in steamy hot springs. Days 51-53 Bale Mountains National

Park Explore the park on game-spotting expeditions. Days 54-55

Shashemene Learn about the Rastafarian lifestyle. Days 56-57

Arba Minch Embark on a boat trip or visit a crocodile farm.

Days 58-61 Omo Valley Observe the traditions of local tribes.

Days 62-63 Konso Pick up a souvenir at a market. Days 64-65

Moyale/Marsabit Travel into Kenya via a surreal lunar landscape.

Days 66-67 Samburu National Reserve Try to spot the Big

Five. Hear about tribal life from the locals and watch traditional

Samburu dancing. Day 68 Mt Kenya Explore the slopes of Mt

Kenya. Days 69-70 Lake Nakuru Try to spot rare rhinos. Day 71

Lake Naivasha Watch hippos wallowing on the shore. Day 72

Nairobi Finish the adventure in Kenya’s pulsating capital.

Marvel at Egypt’s • mighty pyramids

Take a donkey ride • along the West Bank of the Nile

Travel across • enormous Lake Nasser by ferry

Camp beneath a • starry sky in the Nubian Desert

Be mesmerised by the • Sufi Whirling Dervishes

Explore crumbling • palaces in Ethiopia’s oldest city

Learn about the • Rasta lifestyle in Shashemene

Spot predators and • prey in the Samburu National Reserve

See hippos wallowing • on the shores of Lake Naivasha

72 days, Cairo to Nairobi

Try it in reverse...

To start this trip in the colourful capital of Kenya and finish in enchanting Egypt see trip code YDOAC.

OVERLANDBAsIxTRiP CODE XDOAC

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (19 nts) camping with facilities (48 nts), bush camping without facilities (3 nts), overnight ferry (1 nt) TRANSPORT Overland truck, boat, ferry, donkey 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 GuARANTEE Subject to min 4 CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 1958 kg pp per trip NOTES This is a combination trip. Please see Trip Notes (Important Notes) for more details. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.39 out of 5

Start Finish201115 Apr 11 May*

04 Jun 30 Jun* 12 Oct 22 Dec

09 Nov 19 Jan28 Dec 08 Mar

201225 Feb 22 Mar*17 Mar 12 Apr*

Above: Photo Competition, Giraffe close up, Nairobi, Kenya - Jess WightBelow: Photo Competition, Pelicans flapping wings, Lake Naivasha, Kenya - Chloe Joint

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Travel across the • Great Rift Valley

Spot Maasai people • tending their herds

Take game drives to • search out the Big Five

Take in views of • Lake Naivasha

Spot wildlife in Lake • Nakuru National Park

Be amazed by a sea of • pink flamingos

Tuck into a traditional • Tanzanian lunch

Stay in a lodge on the • crater’s rim

Go on safari in the • Ngorongoro Crater

Photo Competition, Maasai man, Kenya - Haydn Thomas

Photo Competition, Hippo and flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - Helen Thorogood

Photo Competition, Grazing zebras, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania - Dan Meadows

ACCOMMODATiON Permanent tented camp (2 nts) TRANSPORT Safari minibus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 82 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.54 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Camping with facilities (1 nt) TRANSPORT Safari minibus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 54 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.61 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Lodge (1 nt) TRANSPORT 4x4 safari vehicle GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 81 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.83 out of 5

Masai Mara Walk

Lake Nakuru Camping

Ngorongoro Lodge Safari

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi/Masai Mara National Park Travel

from the vibrant city of Nairobi across the Great Rift Valley. Along

the way, look for colourfully dressed and accessorised Maasai

people tending to their herds. On arrival, take a guided walk to

nearby salt licks that are frequented by local wildlife. Day 2 Masai

Mara National Park After an early breakfast, take a wander

around the area, then head out on an exciting game drive. The

Masai Mara has a very high population of plains animals such as

wildebeest and zebras, which in turn are preyed upon by lions,

leopards and hyenas. Elephants are also a fairly common sight here

while hippos and crocodiles are plentiful in the Mara River. After a

full day of wildlife spotting return to camp in time for a delicious

dinner. Day 3 Masai Mara National Park/Nairobi Travel back

to Nairobi where the adventure comes to an end.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Nairobi/Lake Nakuru Depart Nairobi early

and travel to Lake Nakuru National Park. Take in views of the Great

Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita along the way. Arrive

at the camp in time for lunch. Afterwards, enter the Lake Nakuru

National Park for an afternoon filled with wildlife spotting. The lake

is famous for its visiting flocks of flamingos, as well as pelicans,

cormorants and several hundred other species. Land animals

are also well-represented here, with the presence of waterbucks,

Rothschild’s giraffes and zebras. The park has worked hard in recent

years to increase its population of both black and white rhinos and,

with luck, some may be sighted on the game drives. Day 2 Lake

Nakuru/Nairobi After breakfast embark on a walk through the

village surrounding the camp and gain an insight into local life,

then transfer back to Nairobi where the adventure ends.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Arusha/Ngorongoro Crater Transfer

from Arusha to Ngorongoro, stopping along the way at the small

village of Mto Wa Mbu. Mingle with locals at the village’s market,

then enjoy a delicious home-cooked Tanzanian lunch. Enjoy free

time to explore this village a little more before continuing on to

the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the night at a lodge on the crater’s

rim. Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater/Arusha After an early breakfast

descend to the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the remains

of an ancient volcano and its walls are home to a remarkable

concentration of wildlife. Over 30,000 animals live here including

lions, leopards, elephants, impala, zebras, hippos and endangered

black rhinos. Spend time searching them out on an exciting game

drive. With many species coexisting in this ecosystem, it’s not hard

to spot them! Stop for a picnic lunch before returning to Arusha.

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Explore Nairobi with • an expert local guide

Mingle with residents • at open-air markets

Gain insight into the • local craft scene

Be immersed in • Swahili culture

Take a dip in the • indian Ocean

Enjoy the atmosphere • of an island free of cars

Visit the infamous • Mau Mau Caves

hike through towers • of bamboo

Admire amazing • volcanic landscapes

Photo Competition, Market place, Nairobi, Kenya - Wancy Lam

Photo Competition, Beach walk, Kenya - Jess Wight

Mt Kenya, Kenya - Moses Gathuru

ACCOMMODATiON Hotel (1 nt) TRANSPORT Minibus GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 1 Breakfast BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily GuARANTEE Departure guaranteed CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 54 kg pp per trip NOTES Please note that some of the markets and shops close on public holidays. Opening hours vary on weekends and itinerary may change slightly to accommodate this. The workshop at Kazuri Beads is closed on Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday, however the shop is still open. TRAVELLER RATiNG 4.54 out of 5

ACCOMMODATiON Lamu house (3 nts) TRANSPORT Traditional dhow GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 3 Breakfasts BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily, subject to availability CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 109 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

ACCOMMODATiON Lodge/cabin (4 nts), camping (3 nts) TRANSPORT Minivan GROuP SiZE Max 12 MEALS 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners BuDGET See trip notes for additional costs of meals not included, optional activities & personal spending DEPARTS Daily, subject to availability CARBON EMiSSiONS OFFSET 218 kg pp per trip TRAVELLER RATiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary

Nairobi Crafts & Markets

Lamu Beach Break

Mt Kenya

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Arrive Nairobi Start the explorations of

vibrant Nairobi with a visit to markets in the city and Westlands

area. Mingle with residents shopping for fresh produce and search

out a bargain or two at the numerous craft and souvenir shops.

Also visit the open-air mobile markets scattered through the

city. Day 2 Nairobi After breakfast it’s time to gain an insight

into Kenyan culture and view some of the country’s best craft

markets. Visit Kazuri Beads, a workshop providing employment

to single mothers. Depending on the day of the week, there may

be an opportunity to tour the factory. From there, take a short

drive to Utamaduni Craft Centre, which houses shops filled with

African crafts, from antiques to wood carvings and jewellery, to

bronze items, glassware and cloth. Return to the city centre in the

afternoon where this short break comes to an end.

iTiNERARY... Day 1 Arrive Lamu Journey to the slow-paced

island paradise of Lamu. Sitting off the coast in the Indian Ocean

and steeped in Swahili culture, Lamu is the perfect spot to enjoy

salty sea breezes, fresh seafood and ornate architecture. Days 2-3

Lamu house A guided walk of Lamu’s old town reveals traditional

architectural gems, markets full of fresh produce and talented

craftspeople at work. There are no cars on the island, so use free

time in the afternoon to explore further by foot or donkey. With

pristine waters, white sand and warm temperatures, swimming

and snorkelling are highly recommended. If relaxation is in order,

why not book in for a Swahili massage or have your hands and feet

decorated with henna? Day 4 Depart Lamu To make the most

of the morning, perhaps enjoy a dip in the pool or the warm ocean

before departing enchanting Lamu.

iTiNERARY... Days 1-2 Nairobi/Mt Kenya Leave behind the

city bustle to travel through scenic farmlands. Enjoy a hike through

a village and learn about the people who live on these mountain

slopes. Visit the Mau Mau Caves on a guided walk and learn about

forest foods, herbal medicines and survival techniques. Day 3

Giant Bamboo Camp Look for lively monkeys and birds of vivid

shades while walking through towering bamboo. Day 4 highland

Castle Be challenged by steeper terrain while trekking through

forests of cedar on the way to sheer lava cliffs. Day 5 Shipton's

Camp Enjoy stunning views of volcanic peaks and glaciers. Day 6

hall Tarns Rise early to see an amber sunrise from the summit of

Mt Kenya before returning to Hall Tarns. Days 7-8 Meru/Nairobi

Take in magnificent views of snowy peaks and lava flows on the

descent. Stay in a cabin then drive back to Nairobi.

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8 days, ex Nairobi

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