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Highlights
Nairobi: Meet the dedicated team and see for yourself the work being done to help the women and children who live here in the Kibera slum.
Maasai Mara National Reserve: Known for its grassy plains and rolling hills, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos, the Maasai Mara is a jewel in Africa’s wildlife crown, so don’t miss your chance to explore it from sunrise to the afternoon, with a picnic lunch in the wild.
Amboseli: Get that iconic wildlife shot with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Amboseli: Get up early in search of the famous elephants in this iconic Kenyan National Park.
Arusha: Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.
Serengeti: Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
Serengeti: Was that lion we heard last night? Let’s go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
Serengeti: Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.
Serengeti: Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
Serengeti: Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
Serengeti: Was that lion we heard last night? Let’s go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
Serengeti: Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.
Serengeti: Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
On this 11-day adventure, you'll cruise through the savannah in overland trucks and pop-top safari vehicles (hello, sky-high and 360 degree views), exploring East Africa's most iconic national parks — Serengeti, Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Ngorongoro Crater and more. You'll also dial up the adrenaline with rock climbing, white-water rafting and zip-lining, before rounding things off with a visit to a local village for a cultural deep dive. Best part? You can camp under the stars without lifting a finger (thanks to your very own Camp Manager), or kick back in a chalet-style stay instead.
day 1Nairobi to Maasai Mara via Nairobi National Park
Hello and welcome to Nairobi! Meet your Contiki crew, grab your camera, and lets hit the road for our very first game drive.Hop on! Today, you'll have the option to cruise through Nairobi National Park on overland trucks. Keep your eyes peeled for waterholes, cityscapes and wildlife. If you like, you'll also have time to visit the Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation nursery, where you can watch baby elephants play and bathe in the water, and hear the fascinating story of their road to recovery too. Plus, we'll visit the neighbourhood of Kibera and check out the incredible work of the people at Mirror of Hope.Passing through the Great Rift Valley, well get to our Maasai Mara stay. You're free to spend the evening chatting & bonding with your crew.
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Location Visited
Nairobi, Nairobi National Park, Maasai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation
Bunduz Mara Camp (or similar)
day 2Masaai Mara
day 3Masaai Mara to Sagana
day 4Sagana
day 5Sagana to Amboseli
day 6Amboseli to Mto Wa Mbu via Arusha
day 7Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Crater
day 8Serengeti
day 9Serengeti to Mto Wa Mbu
day 10Mto Wa Mbu via Lake Manyara
day 11Mto Wa Mbu to Arusha via Tarangire National Park
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