Tsoga Environmental Resource Centre Mystic Masala

East Africa Family Safari Southbound

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17 days (ex Nairobi)

Destinations visited: Kenya, Nairobi, Tanzania, Zanzibar Archipelago, Dar Es Salaam, World

Physical rating:
Culture shock rating:

Physical Ratings

The physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the trip. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our ratings follows:

Rating 1

These trips are a relaxing break. You don't have to worry about doing anything physically demanding unless you want to.

Rating 2

Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.

Rating 3

This trip will raise your heartbeat. Moderate physical activities are included and a good level of fitness is required.

Rating 4

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.

Rating 5

Intrepid’s highest physical rating. Get ready for a heart-pumping adventure with plenty of challenges and some extreme conditions. You will be required to be seriously fit for this trip as difficult activities are included.

Culture Shock Ratings

The culture shock rating considers the level of development in the location, the area's infrastructure and how easy it is to access services. It also takes into consideration how different the food and customs are and whether English is widely spoken. While generalisations are always tricky, here’s a summary of the ratings:

Rating 1

This is the least confronting of Intrepid's product range. English is the native language and the food, customs and access to services will be familiar to you.

Rating 2

You will probably have experienced food like this in restaurants back home and English is commonly spoken. Services are available most of the time but there may be some cultural differences.

Rating 3

Expect some culture shock. You will be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.

Rating 4

The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.

Rating 5

You're really out there! You'll need to pay specific attention to health and hygiene. A large proportion of locals' living conditions are a world away from standards you are used to. You may have difficulty finding an English speaker and there is little or no access to services. Paying heed to local customs is essential.

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Description

Take a family trip to the zoo - or better yet, see iconic animals up close and in the wild on this astounding adventure through colourful East Africa. Embark on a safari through Kenya and Tanzania where the grassy Serengeti plains offer the chance to spot the Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo and leopards. Meet local kids, learn about rural life in small villages and farms, walk through lush mountain terrain and then be rewarded with relaxation on tropical Zanzibar beaches. This is an exciting trip the whole family will remember and cherish for years to come!

Highlights

Get up close to giraffes in Nairobi.
Travel through the land of the Maasai people.
Search for the Big Five on safari in the Serengeti.
Explore an extinct volcano crater.
Marvel at the beauty of the Usambara Mountains.
See how vanilla.
ginger and cinnamon are grown on a Zanzibar spice tour.
Play in the sun and sand beside the Indian Ocean.

Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya! Nairobi offers a bustling urban African setting. Get your first glimpse of wildlife at the Langata Giraffe Sanctuary.

Day 2 Mto Wa Mbu

Explore the land of the red-robed Maasai as you travel to Tanzania. Set up camp in the village of Mto Wa Mbu.

Day 3 Karatu

Learn about Tanzania's village life on a leisurely stroll with a local guide then spend the night camping in Karatu.

Days 4-5 Serengeti National Park

It's time to go on safari! The vast, grassy Serengeti plains of Tanzania shelter big cats, wildebeest, zebras and gazelles. Venture out to spot them in the cooler hours of the early morning and late afternoon. Camp in the park, falling asleep to its nocturnal sounds. In the morning, perhaps take an optional balloon ride for an unforgettable sunrise over Tanzania's dramatic landscape.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater/Karatu

Explore the animal-filled extinct volcano, the Ngorongoro Crater, on a drive with a local guide. The crater is home to a diverse array of wildlife including rhinos, lions, leopards and elephants. After exciting encounters with the animal kingdom, spend the night relaxing at a campsite in Karatu.

Days 7-8 Marangu

Visit an inspirational school for street kids before witnessing the day-to-day life of the crop-growing Chagga people during a fascinating community visit.

Days 9-10 Usambara Mountains

Spend two nights in Tanzania's lush Usambara mountains. Take a walk from Lushoto to the Irente Viewpoint for amazing views of the terrain. Have fun learning about rural life while visiting a cultural centre and a working farm.

Days 11-12 Dar es Salaam

Leave the mountains behind and travel to Tanzania's tropical coast to camp beside gorgeous Kipepeo Beach in Dar es Salaam. Spend free time here visiting nearby villages, lazing by the water or watching camels, cows and goats being herded across the sand.

Days 13-16 Zanzibar

Visit Zanzibar and walk through the eclectic cobblestone streets of historic Stone Town. Visit an exotic spice plantation and breathe in the scent of fresh vanilla, cinnamon and ginger. Use free time to relax on the beautiful Zanzibar beaches, splash in the warm Indian Ocean or swim in the hotel pool.

Day 17 Dar es Salaam

Board a ferry and return to the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam where this fun-filled adventure ends.

Group Size

Maximum of 21 travellers per group

Departure Guarantee

Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling

Accommodation

Camping (with facilities) (9 nts), Hotel (5 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts)

Transport

Ferry, Overland vehicle

Budget

Allow USD $100 for meals not included.

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