Eastern Odyssey

15 days - from $2075

This trip visits five of the best game parks that East Africa has to offer and gives us awesome opportunities for wildlife viewing and plenty of action. Experience amazing wildlife, gain an insight into the fascinating tribes of the Samburu and Masai people, enjoy spectacular landscapes and meet the wonderful children of St Jude's school on this spectacular journey of discovery.

Highlights

• Dawn game drives in Masai Mara
• Night Game Drives in Kenya
• Sip coffee with Mount Kenya, Nanyuki
• Sundowners by Lake Nakuru
• Tented camps and tall stories around the campfire
• The black-maned lions of The Mara
• The great mammal migrations of the Masai Mara National Reserve
• Dawn game drives in the Serengeti
• Safari through the Serengeti plains
• The African Eden of Ngorongoro Crater
• Visit the School of St Jude

Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi2: Nairobi - Nanyuki3: Samburu National Reserve4: Samburu National Reserve - Thompson's Falls5: Lake Nakuru National Park6: Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara National Reserve7-8: Masai Mara National Reserve - Nairobi9: Nairobi - Arusha10: School of St Jude - Mto Wa Mbu11-12: Serengeti National Park13: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area14: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha15: Arusha - Nairobi

What's It Like?

Gecko's adventures offer authentic experiences and a genuine alternative to backpacking. Our trips are designed for younger travelers on a budget but do include the entrance fees to the ‘must see’ sights while not wasting your money on unnecessary frills. Itineraries utilize public transport and basic twin share accommodations in small locally owned hotels, the occasional multi-share, or simply floor space in a jungle or village hut. Many trips involve some physical activity, the occasional long traveling day and you will need to carry your own bags. On camping trips, meals are freshly prepared by our camp cook, but expect to put up and take down your tent, and assist with camp chores. On all trips we only use local tour leaders who are passionate about their homeland. This is travel, grassroots style - basic but rewarding.

Included: An experienced safari guide, a professional driver and a camp cook whilst on safari; local specialist guide in Ngorongoro Crater; park fees; 10 nights camping, 2 nights budget hotel, 2 nights tented bush camp; transport in custom-built safari vehicle during safari, 4WD vehicles and on foot.
Not Included: International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, pillow, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).
Meals: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 12 dinners
EquipmentIncluded: 02 Sep 10
Valid From: 11 Jan 08
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Nairobi to Arusha or Nairobi
Trip Reference: GAEO