The initial portion of this wondrous 27-day adventure through three breathtaking countries, any one of which would alone warrant spending at least a couple of weeks of a tour investigating the many famous attractions, begins on the banks of the Nile, in one of the most intense metropolises on the planet: Cairo in Egypt. We visit the major tourist hot-spots, like the awe-inspiring Great Pyramid, guarded by proud, regal sphinxes - now common symbols of Egypt's glory and mystery - Karnak Temple - which numbers among the most enriching archaeological sites in the world - and the UNESCO Heritage Site of the Valley of the Kings, wherein lie the tombs of nearly all the pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasties.
Cruising down the Nile, embarking on horse-drawn carriage rides and excursions on camel - and donkey-back enhance our experience and understanding of the history and culture of remarkable country, where spending time in small, colorful villages proves highly informative and enriching. Crossing into Kenya, we admire the glorious natural environment that endows the country with international acclaim in no fewer than four national parks and reserves: along with stunning landscapes of semi-desert savanna plains fringed by towering snow-tipped peaks and tranquil lakes, we see elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, lions, antelope and wildebeest, to name but a few of the exotic wildlife on offer in one of Africa's prime safari regions.
In Tanzania, we visit the spectacular Ngorongoro crater and take a trip to a land of superlatives in the ultimate safari destination: Serengeti National Park. Few places can rival the Serengeti for safari experiences and then we bring our tour to an end investigating the fascinating past of the region with trips to archaeological sites of interest.
Price Includes:
- In Egypt breakfast and dinner are included daily; all meals on the cruise
- In East Africa most meals are included
- All transport (flight Cairo-Nairobi NOT included for land only customers), accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary
- In East Africa, two bottles of bottled water per person daily
- Gratuities for driver-guides, restaurant staff, porters, local guides
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, some lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) and domestic air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Cairo-Nairobi flight NOT included for land only customers
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, visas, and locally paid departure taxes.
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Africa
Egypt
Kenya
Tanzania
Cultural Journey
Ecotourism
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