Skill Level: All Experience Levels

East Africa Safari

Trip Leader: Kathy Gagliardo

Embarking on a safari in East Africa is like stepping into a live wildlife documentary where nature unfolds it’s raw beauty and diverse wildlife. This region, particularly Kenya and Tanzania, offer some of the most spectacular wildlife experiences in the world. It is often said to be one of the best places to see the famous Big 5: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. The Serengeti is known for having vast herds of wildebeest and zebra moving along their circular route across Tanzania and Kenya. Experience the incredible calving season on the verdant plains as far south as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, excellent for spotting lion, leopard, and cheetah. 

Inclusions:

• Meet & greet services, guides, transfers, & briefings
• 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi, breakfast (January 21 - 22)
• 2 nights Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli National Park, all meals (January 22 - 24)
• 2 nights Plantation Lodge, Karatu, all meals (January 24 - 26)
• 2 nights Siringit Serengeti, shared vehicles, all meals (January 26 - 28)
• 3 nights Karen Blixen Camp, all meals & beverages (January 28 - 31)
• 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi (January 31 - February 1)
• Domestic flights (Keratu - Serengeti - Mara - Nairobi)
• Flying Doctors medical evacuation coverage
• Park & concession Fees
• Ocean First escort

Not included:

• International airfare
• Entry Visas to the country
• Meals, drinks not mentioned above
• Gratuities
• Excess baggage fees
• Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Inclusions:

• Meet & greet services, guides, transfers, & briefings
• 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi, breakfast (January 21 - 22)
• 2 nights Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli National Park, all meals (January 22 - 24)
• 2 nights Plantation Lodge, Karatu, all meals (January 24 - 26)
• 2 nights Siringit Serengeti, shared vehicles, all meals (January 26 - 28)
• 3 nights Karen Blixen Camp, all meals & beverages (January 28 - 31)
• 1 night Eka Hotel, Nairobi (January 31 - February 1)
• Domestic flights (Keratu - Serengeti - Mara - Nairobi)
• Flying Doctors medical evacuation coverage
• Park & concession Fees
• Ocean First escort

Not included:

• International airfare
• Entry Visas to the country
• Meals, drinks not mentioned above
• Gratuities
• Excess baggage fees
• Any unforeseen cost at the time of booking
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Please contact the Travel Department for suggested gear for this expedition.