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Serengeti Trail
8 days ex Nairobi
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Experience the beauty of the Great Rift Valley, Safari through the famed grasslands of the Serengeti, Be captivated by the Ngorongoro Crater's extraordinary colony of animals
Arguably the two most famous places in Africa, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are yours to experience on this amazing journey. The Serengeti National Park is the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unrivalled in its natural beauty and biodiversity. With almost 15,000 sq km of endless rolling plains, the park teems with wildlife - from the tiny dik-dik to the magnificent African elephant. The equally impressive Ngorongoro Crater is home to some 30,000 animals and you won't have to travel far to see them. Roads in this region might be unpaved and accommodation very basic but if you have a sense of adventure and want to experience some of the most superb game viewing in Africa, then this will truly be a week to remember.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Hotel (1 nt), participation camping (6 nts)
Transportation: Overland truck, 4WD safari vehicle
Trip Style: Intrepid Overland
Group Size: Maximum of 21 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $50 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Nairobi | Get ready for this Serengeti safari adventure. | | Day 2 | Kisii | Travel westward across the breathtakingly beautiful landscape of the Great Rift Valley to Kenya's fertile highlands. Stock up on essentials in hilltop Kisii - this is the last stop before journeying into the wilds. Famous for its soapstone, you might also like to pick up a few hand-carved souvenirs while here. | | Day 3 | Lake Victoria | Put tastebuds to the test at a tea plantation and learn how humble green leaves are turned into fragrant blends. Experience the untamed wilderness camping on the remote shores of one of the world's largest lakes. | | Days 4-5 | Serengeti National Park | Undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, the Serengeti National Park is a haven for African animals. Embark on early morning and late afternoon game viewing safaris through its savannah grasslands and hope to see cheetahs, leopards or gazelles. Safe and sound in a tent, drift off to sleep with the sounds of nocturnal animals in your ears. | | Day 6 | Ngorongoro Crater | Birthplace of human ancestors, Olduvai Gorge is an interesting place to explore. Continuing to the campsite on Ngorongoro Crater's edge, stop to admire the stunning sight of rolling grasslands thousands of metres below - few camps in the world have a view better than this. | | Day 7 | Mto Wa Mbu | Take a 4WD into the crater to catch sight of the prolific wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions. Camp in the market village of Mto Wa Mbu and maybe bargain for some ebony Makonde carvings or brightly-coloured Tanzanian fabrics. | | Day 8 | Nairobi | Travel across open plains and through Arusha, a beautifully-situated country town, on return to Nairobi. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellation is the date on which the written cancellation is received by Intrepid.
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