When thinking about traveling through the long sought after region of East Africa, there is no better way then by taking a packaged tour. The Explore East Africa 15 day tour provides you with ample opportunity to see the best that East Africa has to offer. Beginning in world famous Tanzania, you will travel through Arusha to see the many sights it has to offer.
While staying at your hotel you will be able to get a clear view of Mount Meru before you begin your expedition. After taking two days to settle in, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park which is located along the Rift Valley escarpment. This is an amazing jungle like atmosphere which is set in the middle of the forest. From the minute you step foot into the park you will see many animals such as the buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest. This park is also known for its abundance of pink flamingos which are strolling around the grounds.
From there you will head to the incredible Ngorongoro Serena Lodge which is located at the Ngorongoro Crater. The view from your terrace is of the crater floor itself, so you won’t have to go far for picture taking opportunities. You can take a day long crater tour which includes a picnic lunch, which shows you the very best of the crater which is the largest in the world. You will be guided along through the day so that you will be able to recognize some of the wildlife population you will encounter on your tour.
After finishing your stay at the crater you will be taken to the world famous Serengeti Game Reserve where you will have the opportunity to see the wildlife up close and personal. There are game drives where you will drive around to see this wildlife, all of which are narrated by experienced drivers who will give you loads of information on the many animals you will encounter. The tour then ends with a night at the Norfolk Hotel where you will have a full day to explore the surrounding area on your own.
Changing areas again, you will head to the Samburu Game Reserve where you will stay at the Samburu Serena Lodge which overlooks the Uaso Nyiro River. Here you will see the water animals such as crocodiles and hippos. These animals are used to having tourists surround them and often make themselves readily available to be photographed and looked at, so make sure to remember to bring your camera.
Finally you will head to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Noted as one of Kenya’s most incredible wildlife sanctuary, you will be able to take in more than a million wildebeest, zebra, mongoose, giraffe, leopards, hippos, black rhinos, and many more animals that you rarely get to see. During this trip you will also interact with the local Maasai people in the middle of the Maasai Village. Guided through your day, you will have an interpreter so you can really learn what traditions, cultures, and experiences these local people have to show you.
In this 15 day tour, you really will have the trip of your lifetime. If you are someone who loves wildlife and wants to experience East Africa the right way, this tour could be perfect for you.
I think East Africa is one of the great place to visit. Last time I visited Tanzania, I was able to visit Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti National Parks. It is one of the places you have to visit if you like wildlife and nature.