Obviously Africa is on my mind for 2017, and as there is so much to see and do there, this is a difficult decision…….exploring East Africa is definitely on my list……as you can see from below.
On my Bucket List
Starting in the north…….not necessarily to be visited in this order……
- Egypt- yes sooner than later…….
- Morocco
- Kenya and Tanzania
- Victoria Falls
- Botswana and Namibia
- Zanzibar……
I have been to South Africa and Swaziland- and loved that…….the wildlife, the scenery, the food, and the wine……but I have such a hankering to go back. The problem will be deciding where and how…….
One of my last posts in June was on Botswana and Namibia- a comfort tour in Southern Africa for just over $8500 with Intrepid Travel……a bit pricey but a top notch tour, and probably the one I would choose for that area……as it is two tours combined, I believe if worse comes to worse I or any fellow travellers could pick one or the other……
So what about East Africa?
Definitely Kenya and Tanzania- and here I found a fabulous new tour with Exodus Travels out of the UK (yes they have offices in Canada- I have travelled with them several times, and they are truly top notch!) The new tour- Rift Valley Explorer– is priced from $6515 for 15 days……..so all in all both are quite comparable…….
Here is a look at their itinerary…….
Rift Valley Explorer- East Africa Safari
Day 1 Start Nairobi; overnight in hotel.
Day 2 To Lake Naivasha; afternoon boat ride.
Day 3 To Lake Nakuru N.P.; afternoon game drive.
Day 4 To the Masai Mara.
Day 5 Full day in the Masai Mara.
Day 6 To Lake Victoria.
Day 7 Morning visit local fishing village; afternoon at leisure.
Day 8 To Serengeti N.P.; afternoon game drive.
Day 9 Full day game drive in Serengeti N.P.
Day 10 To Ngorongoro Crater; afternoon crater tour.
Day 11 Morning crater tour; afternoon to Loitoktok.
Day 12 To Amboseli N.P.; afternoon at leisure.
Day 13 Full day game drive in Amboseli N.P.
Day 14 To Nairobi and end.
If any of these appeal to you, I would like to hear from you……and if not why not? Comment on Facebook or directly below…….or send me an email…….
