Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 24 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 20
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-16553
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Operated in English

Starts Nairobi, Kenya
Ends Stone Town, Tanzania

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Track the "big five" on wildlife safari drives in the Masai Mara and Serengeti National Park.
Meet mountain gorillas.
Raft the White Nile River.
Discover Zanzibar's crystal-clear waters

The trip "Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & The Masai Mara" starts from Nairobi and ends in Stone Town. This is a mountains trip that takes 24 days. You will travel through Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and visit Eldoret, Nairobi, Masai Mara National Reserve and 13 other destinations. This is a guided group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Animals? Check. Adventure? Yep. Best travel friends? (Probably thought we were gonna use another 'A' word there, weren't you?) You bet. We've got everything you're looking for in an African exploration on this 24-day tour through East Africa. Embark on wildlife safari drives across the Masai Mara and Serengeti and trek through remote forests for the chance to encounter mountain gorillas in their own habitat. Travel aboard the Lando (overland adventure vehicle) is well-paced and wilderness camping along the way brings you closer to the region’s wildlife. Our certified CEO (Chief Experience Officer) will lead the way and share with you the hidden gems that will have your camera’s shutter working overtime.

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Day 1: Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi/Masai Mara
Day 3: Masai Mara
Day 4: Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret
Day 6: Eldoret/Kampala
Day 7: Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi
Day 8: Gorilla Trek
Day 9: Lake Bunyonyi
Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Day 11: Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park
Day 12: Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja
Day 13: Jinja
Day 14: Jinja/Eldoret
Day 15: Eldoret/Nairobi
Day 16: Nairobi/Arusha
Day 17: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Day 18: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Day 19: Ngorongoro/Arusha
Day 20: Arusha/Dar es Salaam
Day 21: Dar es Salaam/Stone Town
Day 22: Beach day in Zanzibar
Day 23: Beach day in Zanzibar
Day 24: Stone Town

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Basic hotel (3 nts, single or twin-share), permanent tented camp (2 nts), participation camping (11 nts), full-service camping (2 nts), hostels (5 nts, multi-share with 3-4 people).

Meals

22 breakfasts, 14 lunches, 13 dinners
Note: Allow USD260-340 for meals not included.

Transport

7-seat 4x4 safari van, Lando (overland adventure vehicle), 4x4 safari vehicles, minibus, walking, shared shuttle, private shuttle, tuk-tuk, ferry.
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

Kenya & Uganda portion: 2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides. Tanzania portion: 1 CEO, certified safari guides/drivers, local guides. Zanzibar Portion: 1 local CEO from Zanzibar certified drivers, local guides.

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
Your G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, Kayabwe
Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Village Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group, Nairobi
Your Discover Moment: Jinja
Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
Guided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permits
Entrance and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Tea plantation visit
Transfer from Jinja to Nairobi
Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro Crater
Ferry to Zanzibar
Stone Town orientation walk

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Nairobi and from Stone Town are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Ultimate East Africa: Mountains & the Masai Mara tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

3. Service Level : Camping Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

4. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.

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