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1 Africa best of east africa trip highlights Trying to spot the Big Five in Serengeti National Park Wildlife encounters in the World Heritage listed Ngorongoro Crater Large Elephant population, baobab trees and incredible views of Tarangire National Park Lake Manyara National Park, known for its large flocks of flamingos and elusive tree climbing lions Rich cultural heritage of Tanzania s various tribal groups including the Masai Lake Victoria boat excursion Viewing wildlife in the Masai Mara National Reserve Amboseli National Park, with views of Mount Kilimanjaro Visit the Karen Blixen Museum and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi Mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda Tracking Golden Monkeys in their natural habitat welcome to World Expeditions Thank you for your interest in our Best of East Africa trip. At World Expeditions we are passionate about our off the beaten track experiences as they provide our travellers with the thrill of coming face to face with untouched cultures as well as wilderness regions of great natural beauty. We are committed to ensuring that our unique itineraries are well researched, affordable and tailored for the enjoyment of small groups or individuals philosophies that have been at our core since 1975 when we began operating adventure holidays. Our itineraries will give you the very best travel experience, designed by people with incredible local knowledge who share our vision of authentic exchange and real exploration with a responsible tourism approach. Whether you like your adventures to include trekking, touring, cycling, mountaineering, kayaking or cruising World Expeditions can make it happen for you. We hope you will join us for a life changing experience!! Trip Duration 19 days Trip Code: HKT Grade Adventure touring Activities Adventure Touring, Wildlife Safari, Day Walking and Trekking Summary 19 day trip, 7 nights permanent safari camp, 5 nights safari lodge and 6 nights hotel why travel with World Expeditions? When planning travel to remote and challenging destinations, many factors need to be considered. Our extra attention to detail and seamless operations on the ground ensure that you will have a memorable experience in Africa. Our local partners take every precaution to ensure smooth logistics, and our vehicles are of a good quality. Most importantly, our adventures have always sought to benefit the local peoples we interact with, safeguard the ecosystems we explore and contribute to the sustainability of travel in the regions we experience. You will be accompanied by driver guides whose knowledge and passion for the African wilderness will add a unique dimension to your trip. Their experience and enthusiasm ensures that we maintain the leading edge in adventure travel and therefore providing excellent value for money. Our group size is small, rarely exceeding a maximum number of twelve for this trip. Given our local knowledge, experience and excellent leadership, we are quite sure that this tour will be a trip of a lifetime and a fantastic adventure World Expeditions Travel Group - Gesine Chueng 3/22/2016 3:50:56 PM

2 Jun - 19 Jun 2 16 Jun - 04 Jul 1 01 Jul - 19 Jul 1 08 Jul - 26 Jul 2 16 Jul - 03 Aug 1 23 Jul - 10 Aug 2 08 Aug - 26 Aug 2 16 Aug - 03 Sep 1 23 Aug - 10 Sep 2 01 Sep - 19 Sep 1 16 Sep - 04 Oct 1 24 Sep - 12 Oct 2 01 Oct - 19 Oct 1 10 Oct - 28 Oct 2 16 Oct - 03 Nov 1 06 Nov - 24 Nov 1 12 Nov - 30 Nov 2 07 Dec - 25 Dec 2 20 Dec - 07 Jan 1 trip dates important notes Note: - Flight Arusha or Nairobi / Kigali not included. 1 - Departs Arusha 2 - Departs Nairobi Note: - prices valid up to 31/12/2016. For trips departing after this date, the price will likely increase subject to local inflationary pressures on operational costs. trip cost Joining Arusha: $7399 All prices are per person options & supplements Single Supplement: $1110 World Expeditions will endeavour to arrange for single travellers to share accommodation with another participant of the same gender, however if we can not match you up a single supplement will be applicable. If you prefer not to share a single supplement is payable to guarantee your own room. The cost of the single supplement is listed above. For competitive airfares and stopover ideas to join this adventure, contact our expert staff today to receive a detailed quote. Inclusions Valued at USD$: the trip This remarkable journey is truly all encompassing, including the best safari and wildlife viewing in Kenya and Tanzania whilst returning at night to superb permanent tented camps and lodges. Including all the areas frequented by the migration on their annual route, you will have the best opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular wildlife sightings in the world. From Arusha we visit Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks, before experiencing the cultural heritage of the various tribal groups who live nearby. We spend a day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater then continue west to the world famous Serengeti National Park where we have a chance to view vast herds of grazing animals and the magnificent predators that follow them. Crossing the border into Kenya, we enjoy fantastic game viewing in the renowned Masai Mara National Reserve and Amboseli National Park. The undoubted highlight of the journey is our time in the rainforest of Rwanda where we follow remote trails in the mist shrouded forests of the Volcanoes National Park, near Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri), in search of the famous mountain gorillas and endangered golden monkeys. With a wonderful variety of wildlife, culture and adventure, this is a truly unforgettable experience. about your leader/escort This trip is a combination of two different trips (Kenya & Tanzania / Rwanda) that are also run separately. You will be in the expert care of our local representatives in Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda. There is no overall tour leader on this trip; rather a combination of local guides who are specialists in their field in their country. at a glance DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14 DAY 15 DAY 16 DAY 17 DAY 18 DAY 19 JOIN ARUSHA, TANZANIA LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, DAY WALK AND MASAI VILLAGE VISIT TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVE, DRIVE TO SERENGETI SERENGETI SERENGETI SPEKE BAY ON LAKE VICTORIA TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA MASAI MARA GAME DRIVE TO NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AMBOSELI GAME DRIVE DRIVE TO ARUSHA, TANZANIA FLY FROM ARUSHA, TANZANIA TO KIGALI, RWANDA KIGALI CITY TOUR AND DRIVE TO MUSANZE (PREVIOUSLY NAMED RUHENGERI) GORILLA TREK GOLDEN MONKEY TREK, TO KIGALI IN KIGALI, TRIP CONCLUDES additional deposits required In addition to the World Expeditions deposit, you will be required to pay a deposit of USD900 (paid in your local currency at the current rate of exchange) to pay for the Rwanda Gorilla and Golden Monkey permits. This deposit is non refundable and we recommend you take out travel insurance at the time of booking. *Please note that Gorilla permits often sell out 4 6 months in advance so the earlier you book the greater chance you will be able to travel World Expeditions Travel Group - Gesine Chueng 3/22/2016 3:50:56 PM

3 Park & Entry Fees: USD$1844 on your chosen day. A colour copy of the details page of your passport is required to obtain permits so will be required at the time of booking. what s included 18 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 16 dinners Airport transfers (days 1, 15 and 19 only) 7 nights in 3 star permanent safari camps on a twinshare basis 5 nights in 3 star safari lodges on a twinshare basis 6 nights in 3 star hotels on a twinshare basis English speaking local driver guides Game drives and excursions as listed in itinerary National park and conservation fees (including gorilla and golden monkey permits) valued at US$1844 Private safari transport Payment is required for the Gorilla and Golden Monkey permits at time of booking and is not refundable Local cash payments are becoming increasingly popular with many operators in the adventure travel industry. The policy seems to benefit the tour operators, more than the local economies or travellers, as it avoids local taxes and transfers the cost and risk of cash handling to travellers. In accordance with our Responsible Travel practices we have chosen a policy not to ask for such payments. detailed itinerary DAY 1 Join Arusha, Tanzania Upon your arrival, you will be collected from the airport and transferred to your lodge in the lush forests surrounding the town of Arusha. If you arrive early enough, you will have an opportunity to explore the lodge grounds, take a dip in the swimming pool or partake in any of the offered additional activities available. Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 50 km Approx. driving time: 1 hour meals: D DAY 2 Lake Manyara National Park Your safari begins after breakfast this morning. Our first stop is Arusha town, for any last minute purchases before we head off on an exciting safari experience! We set off towards Lake Manyara National Park, with the drive being in the region of about 2 hours. Manyara NP is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions. Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 200 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds) DAY 3 Cultural experience, day walk and Masai village visit After breakfast, we set out to experience the cultural diversity of Mto-wa-Mbu, starting at the market and visiting a Chagga family producing banana beer and passing by many different farms. On the way, your guide will introduce you to the various fruits and vegetables growing in the area and explain the irrigation system that sustains local crops. After a delicious, home-cooked meal in a World Expeditions Travel Group - Gesine Chueng 3/22/2016 3:50:56 PM

4 fast facts Countries Visited: Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda Visas: Yes* Vaccinations: Please consult a travel vaccination specialist for up to date information Private Groups: Private group options are available for this trip* Singles: Single travellers who are unable to be matched with another single traveller of the same gender, must pay a single supplement on this trip. Leader: Expert local leader in each country Brochure Reference: Africa, Middle East *Ask our staff for more information. local Mama s home, we will take a walk starting from the Miwaleni waterfall which falls down from the Rift Valley and has created a green oasis. We will walk towards the Papyrus Lake (approx 5 km), where the Rangi people collect the materials for their mats and baskets. Along the way you can see rice farming and visit Sandawe families who still make traditional bows and arrows for hunting. Late afternoon we enjoy a visit to the Masai Boma for the cultural encounter of a life time. The Masai people are semi-nomadic herders, who choose to live a traditional lifestyle and are known for their distinctive traditional attire. On completion we return to the lodge for dinner & overnight. Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similar NOTE - On Day 3 of this trip, you may be offered the opportunity to visit an orphanage and school. World Expeditions clients, and other passengers on this trip, will have the option to participate in the Papyrus Lake walk instead. Please see the Responsible Travel paragraph in this document for more information on why World Expeditions does not support orphanage tourism. DAY 4 To Tarangire National Park After breakfast, we will depart for Tarangire National Park for a full day s game drive. The breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe, and the mountains to the south, make a stop at Tarangire a truly memorable experience. Tarangire is as well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra. Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 130 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours DAY 5 Ngorongoro Crater game drive, drive to Serengeti This morning we have an early departure for a game drive in the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience! At nearly 2300m, the highlands around Ngorongoro Crater has brisk mornings and low cloud sometimes covers the area. Please bring some warm clothing as it can be cold here. The Crater is one of the last refuges for the endangered black rhino in northern Tanzania; the rhino population here is carefully protected and they are quite commonly seen. With over 30,000 animals, the Ngorongoro Crater can be regarded as a Garden of Eden. The 100 sq km caldera also has the highest density of lions anywhere in Africa and forms a natural enclosure for all its inhabitants. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the Big 5, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains sector of the park. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar Approx. distance: 400 km (including the Crater) Approx. driving time: 6-7 hours (mostly at game drive speeds) DAY 6 Serengeti Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all World Expeditions Travel Group - Gesine Chueng 3/22/2016 3:50:56 PM

5 responsible travel The environments we travel through are fragile. It is our responsibility as visitors to minimise the impact of our presence. World Expeditions were the proud recipients of the inaugural Australian National Travel Industry s Environmental Achievement award for our Responsible Travel Guidebook. This detailed guide to responsible and sustainable travel is provided to all World Expeditions clients before they travel. Please ask your consultant if you have not received your copy of our award winning book. Alternatively, you may like to download a copy from our website Responsible travel is fundamental to our style of travel. An important element of responsible travel is the welfare of vulnerable children found in the tourism setting. Unfortunately, over recent years tourism had been directly linked to an increase in the number of orphanages worldwide. World Expeditions does not support orphanage tourism, but rather we support community based initiatives that keep children out of institutions and with their family. We encourage you to research, read and learn about the complexities of visiting orphanages when travelling. Make sure your actions are well informed. We also discourage visits to schools, unless of course you are part of a group working on a community service project that is in place over a period of days. Fleeting visits, with little purpose other than to visit a school, disrupts the learning environment and brings the risk of strangers into the school grounds. A good way to check whether an activity is beneficial or not is to ask yourself whether it would be acceptable in your country? On this trip, you may be offered the opportunity to visit an orphanage and school. World Expeditions clients, and other passengers on this trip, will have the option to participate in the Papyrus Lake walk instead. year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard. The Serengeti National Park, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage area for its wildlife and natural beauty. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar DAY 7 Serengeti We have another exciting day of exploring the Serengeti National Park ahead of us. Famed for its annual migration, the Serengeti offers amazing game viewing at any time of the year: herds of buffalo, groups of elephant and giraffe, zebra, eland, topi, kongoni, impala and gazelle, among other wildlife. With lunch boxes provided we continue with game drives throughout the day, scanning the endless plains, spotting many animals and truly realizing just why this national park is so famous. In the late afternoon we drive back to the lodge for overnight. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar DAY 8 Speke Bay on Lake Victoria After breakfast we make our way to Lake Victoria. We pass through the villages of the Sukuma tribe, who grow ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on here simply as it has done for ages, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th century. Some leisure time in the afternoon, or to possibly take a bird walk along the lake shore. Accommodation: Speke Bay Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 250 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds) DAY 9 To Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya This morning you have the opportunity to take part in a boat excursion to one of the local fishing villages, before we bid Lake Victoria farewell and continue our journey northwards across the border into Kenya. Here we head to the Masai Mara, the traditional land of the Maasai people, who are permitted to graze their cattle in this area. The Masai Mara covers an area that includes the riverine forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and the open plains of the savannah. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 270 km Approx. driving time: 6-8 hours (border crossing dependent) DAY 10 Masai Mara game drive Today we spend the whole day game viewing in the world famous Masai Mara National Park. Here the various habitats are home to a great variety of game including lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest (gnu), giraffe, buffalo, jackal, topi, gazelle, impala and elephant. Hippopotamus and crocodile are also plentiful in the rivers and the bird life is very abundant. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar DAY 11 To Nairobi After breakfast we head off towards Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. We have the afternoon at leisure or to explore the city. Time allowing, we visit the Kazuri Beads Centre and workshop for those interested in shopping. Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili and it describes each striking World Expeditions Travel Group - Gesine Chueng 3/22/2016 3:50:56 PM

6 trip grading Adventure touring These adventure tours visit remote areas of the world where facilities are often basic. Tours will often involve long journeys and rough roads. Sightseeing and optional day walks are often included and these days may involve up to 5 or more hours of physical activity on the gorilla tracking. To enjoy these adventures we suggest you are reasonably fit, healthy, have a moderately active lifestyle and have a positive attitude. The fitter you are for your trip, the more of a holiday it will be. The gorilla tracking will sometimes be quite strenuous and will involve following trails beaten through the forests. These trails are often wet, steep and slippery. * Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure. adventure travel By its very nature adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected. In remote and developing countries do not expect standards you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable and itineraries may be altered. To get the most out of your adventure it is important that you are flexible, positive and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. If you are uncertain about your suitability for this trip we recommend that you speak with your consultant or travel agent. important note These trip notes represent the most current information for this itinerary, and may supersede any information in the current brochure, including but not limited to the itinerary and price. The itinerary should be seen as a guide only. This itinerary may change at any time due to inclement weather, forces of nature and other circumstances beyond our control. ceramic bead which is shaped by hand by the women employed at the Kazuri workshop. Nairobi is a cosmopolitan, lively and interesting city. Its central business district is nicely compact and it is therefore a great place to tune into modern urban African life. Later in the afternoon, we head to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Eka Hotel or similar Approx. distance: 280 km Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours DAY 12 To Amboseli National Park After breakfast, we further explore Nairobi with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. The museum is the beautiful and historic farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1917 and 1931 until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. Thereafter, we head to the Giraffe Centre and the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage for a visit. The institution is named after the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to At 11:00, the baby animals are brought from the national park for a mud-bath at the orphanage, where for an hour you can get close to them. Lunch will follow before driving down to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 240 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours DAY 13 Amboseli game drive Today we will head into the Amboseli National Park for a full day of game viewing in one of Kenya s most famous parks. Amboseli is known for its huge elephant bulls with their magnificent tusks, which make for the ultimate safari picture with the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar DAY 14 Drive to Arusha, Tanzania This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the border and then onwards to Kilimanjaro Airport. En route, we pass the Marangu waterfalls which is a moderately strenuous walk (we do recommend sturdy shoes and a degree of walking fitness). We continue to KIA via Moshi town the gateway to the Kilimanjaro National Park. Your lodge is situated close to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for an easy connection with your outbound flight tomorrow. Accommodation: KIA Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 170 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (border crossing dependent) World Expeditions Travel Group - Gesine Chueng 3/22/2016 3:50:56 PM

7 Travelling Times and Distances: All travelling times are affected by road conditions, border crossings, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated especially where there is a lot of distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times. DAY 15 Fly from Arusha, Tanzania to Kigali, Rwanda After breakfast, you will be transferred by the hotel to the airport for your outbound flight to Kigali, Rwanda. NOTE - The flight from Arusha to Kigali is not included in the tour cost. On arrival at Kigali airport, you will be met by our Rwandan guide and transferred to our hotel in Kigali. The rest of the day is at leisure. Kigali, with population of more than 1 million (2012), is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became the capital at independence in The main residence and offices of the President of Rwanda are located in the city, as are the government ministries. Accommodation: Lemigo Hotel or similar meals: B DAY 16 Kigali city tour and drive to Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri) This morning we will take a short city tour of Kigali including a visit to the genocide museum, a poignant and moving tribute to the hundreds of thousands of victims of the 1994 massacre. From Kigali we will travel to Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri) at the foot of the beautiful and pristine Volcanoes National Park. Along the way a visit to an ex-poachers village makes an interesting stop. The Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri) region is where Dian Fossey amazed the world with her research of the magnificent mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Following Dian Fossey s work and David Attenborough s famous documentaries, the mountain gorillas have inspired travellers from all over the world to experience possibly one of Nature s greatest interactions. Anyone who has witnessed the mountain gorillas of East Africa will strongly agree that it is a once in a lifetime experience that will never be forgotten. Tonight we will sleep in a comfortable lodge in the foothills and prepare for our gorilla tracking the following day. Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 100 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours DAY 17 Gorilla Trek Today we will trek deep into the forest in search of these mountain gorillas. While gorilla tracking you will be accompanied by a guide and usually two trackers, and allowed no more than one hour with your allotted gorilla family. To find your family group the guide will lead you to where the gorillas were sighted on the previous day and then literally track them through the forest. The terrain is very rough, often over steep slopes covered with matted vegetation. Be prepared for rain, mud and giant stinging nettles long trousers, gloves and a waterproof jacket will help. It will be necessary to take your own water and snacks eg: biscuits or sweets with you in case you have to trek for a while before finding the gorillas. The treks can be as short as half an hour and as long as eight hours, but three hours is the average. Please remember that Mother Nature is unpredictable, and no gorilla or golden monkey sightings can be guaranteed. Under no circumstances are refunds given if you do not see these primates. (PLEASE NOTE: Days 17 & 18 may be swapped around depending on gorilla permit availability). Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar DAY 18 Golden Monkey trek, to Kigali Today we track the equally rare and endangered Golden Monkey, unique to this region of East Africa and the Volcanoes National Park. There is a troupe numbering about 40 primates in the region we visit. Little is known about these rare and beautiful monkeys and experts are only recently able to put World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

8 together the basic details about their routines and lifestyles. They can be quite difficult to spot. With our expert local guides and trackers we search for them in the thickets of bamboo where they like to spend most of their time. After our trek, we drive from Volcanoes National Park back to Kigali for overnight. (PLEASE NOTE: Days 17 & 18 may be swapped around depending on gorilla permit availability). Accommodation: Lemigo Hotel or similar Approx. distance: 100 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours meals: B,L DAY 19 In Kigali, trip concludes Group arrangements conclude in Kigali with a departure transfer to the airport. NOTE - This trip also starts in Nairobi. meals: B This itinerary is subject to change with any change in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control. itinerary at a glance Starting in Nairobi (2) DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8 DAY 9 DAY 10 DAY 11 DAY 12 DAY 13 DAY 14 DAY 15 DAY 16 DAY 17 DAY 18 DAY 19 JOIN NAIROBI TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AMBOSELI GAME DRIVE DRIVE TO ARUSHA, TANZANIA LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK CULTURAL EXPERIENCE, DAY WALK AND MASAI VILLAGE VISIT TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK NGORONGORO CRATER GAME DRIVE, DRIVE TO SERENGETI SERENGETI SERENGETI SPEKE BAY ON LAKE VICTORIA TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, KENYA MASAI MARA GAME DRIVE TO NAIROBI FLY FROM NAIROBI, KENYA TO KIGALI, RWANDA KIGALI CITY TOUR AND DRIVE TO MUSANZE (PREVIOUSLY NAMED RUHENGERI) GORILLA TREK GOLDEN MONKEY TREK, TO KIGALI IN KIGALI, TRIP CONCLUDES detailed itinerary: Starting in Nairobi (2) DAY 1 Join Nairobi Upon your arrival, you will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel for relaxation and overnight. Accommodation: Eka Hotel or similar meals: D DAY 2 To Amboseli National Park After breakfast, we explore Nairobi with a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum. The museum is the beautiful and historic farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of Out of Africa, lived between 1917 and World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

9 1931 until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. Thereafter, we head to the Giraffe Centre and the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage for a visit. The institution is named after the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to At 11:00, the baby animals are brought from the national park for a mud-bath at the orphanage, where for an hour you can get close to them. Lunch will follow before driving down to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the afternoon. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 240 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours DAY 3 Amboseli game drive Today we will head into the Amboseli National Park for a full day of game viewing in one of Kenya s most famous parks. Amboseli is known for its huge elephant bulls with their magnificent tusks, which make for the ultimate safari picture with the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar DAY 4 Drive to Arusha, Tanzania This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the border and then onwards to Arusha. En route, we pass the Marangu waterfalls which is a moderately strenuous walk (we do recommend sturdy shoes and a degree of walking fitness). We continue to Arusha via Moshi town the gateway to the Kilimanjaro National Park. Accommodation: Moivaro Coffee Plantation or similar Approx. distance: 210 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (border crossing dependent) DAY 5 Lake Manyara National Park Your safari begins after breakfast this morning. Our first stop is Arusha town, for any last minute purchases before we head off on an exciting safari experience! We set off towards Lake Manyara National Park, with the drive being in the region of about 2 hours. Manyara NP is not only known for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions. Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 200 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds) DAY 6 Cultural experience, day walk and Masai village visit After breakfast, we set out to experience the cultural diversity of Mto-wa-Mbu, starting at the market and visiting a Chagga family producing banana beer and passing by many different farms. On the way, your guide will introduce you to the various fruits and vegetables growing in the area and explain the irrigation system that sustains local crops. After a delicious, home-cooked meal in a local Mama s home, we will take a walk starting from the Miwaleni waterfall which falls down from the Rift Valley and has created a green oasis. We will walk towards the Papyrus Lake (approx 5 km), where the Rangi people collect the materials for their mats and baskets. Along the way you can see rice farming and visit Sandawe families who still make traditional bows and arrows for hunting. Late afternoon we enjoy World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

10 a visit to the Masai Boma for the cultural encounter of a life time. The Masai people are semi-nomadic herders, who choose to live a traditional lifestyle and are known for their distinctive traditional attire. On completion we return to the lodge for dinner & overnight. Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similar NOTE - On Day 6 of this trip, you may be offered the opportunity to visit an orphanage and school. World Expeditions clients, and other passengers on this trip, will have the option to participate in the Papyrus Lake walk instead. Please see the Responsible Travel paragraph in this document for more information on why World Expeditions does not support orphanage tourism. DAY 7 To Tarangire National Park After breakfast, we will depart for Tarangire National Park for a full day s game drive. The breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe, and the mountains to the south, make a stop at Tarangire a truly memorable experience. Tarangire is as well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra. Accommodation: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 130 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours DAY 8 Ngorongoro Crater game drive, drive to Serengeti This morning we have an early departure for a game drive in the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience! At nearly 2300m, the highlands around Ngorongoro Crater has brisk mornings and low cloud sometimes covers the area. Please bring some warm clothing as it can be cold here. The Crater is one of the last refuges for the endangered black rhino in northern Tanzania; the rhino population here is carefully protected and they are quite commonly seen. With over 30,000 animals, the Ngorongoro Crater can be regarded as a Garden of Eden. The 100 sq km caldera also has the highest density of lions anywhere in Africa and forms a natural enclosure for all its inhabitants. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the Big 5, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains sector of the park. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar Approx. distance: 400 km (including the Crater) Approx. driving time: 6-7 hours (mostly at game drive speeds) DAY 9 Serengeti Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard. The Serengeti National Park, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage area for its wildlife and natural beauty. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

11 DAY 10 Serengeti We have another exciting day of exploring the Serengeti National Park ahead of us. Famed for its annual migration, the Serengeti offers amazing game viewing at any time of the year: herds of buffalo, groups of elephant and giraffe, zebra, eland, topi, kongoni, impala and gazelle, among other wildlife. With lunch boxes provided we continue with game drives throughout the day, scanning the endless plains, spotting many animals and truly realizing just why this national park is so famous. In the late afternoon we drive back to the lodge for overnight. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar DAY 11 Speke Bay on Lake Victoria After breakfast we make our way to Lake Victoria. We pass through the villages of the Sukuma tribe, who grow ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on here simply as it has done for ages, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th century. Some leisure time in the afternoon, or to possibly take a bird walk along the lake shore. Accommodation: Speke Bay Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 250 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds) DAY 12 To Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya This morning you have the opportunity to take part in a boat excursion to one of the local fishing villages, before we bid Lake Victoria farewell and continue our journey northwards across the border into Kenya. Here we head to the Masai Mara, the traditional land of the Maasai people, who are permitted to graze their cattle in this area. The Masai Mara covers an area that includes the riverine forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and the open plains of the savannah. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 270 km Approx. driving time: 6-8 hours (border crossing dependent) DAY 13 Masai Mara game drive Today we spend the whole day game viewing in the world famous Masai Mara National Park. Here the various habitats are home to a great variety of game including lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest (gnu), giraffe, buffalo, jackal, topi, gazelle, impala and elephant. Hippopotamus and crocodile are also plentiful in the rivers and the bird life is very abundant. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar DAY 14 To Nairobi After breakfast we head off towards Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. We have the afternoon at leisure or to explore the city. Time allowing, we visit the Kazuri Beads Centre and workshop for those interested in shopping. Kazuri means small and beautiful in Swahili and it describes each striking ceramic bead which is shaped by hand by the women employed at the Kazuri workshop. Nairobi World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

12 is a cosmopolitan, lively and interesting city. Its central business district is nicely compact and it is therefore a great place to tune into modern urban African life. Later in the afternoon, we head to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Eka Hotel or similar Approx. distance: 280 km Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours DAY 15 Fly from Nairobi, Kenya to Kigali, Rwanda After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight to Kigali, Rwanda. NOTE - The flight from Nairobi to Kigali is not included in the tour cost. On arrival at Kigali airport, you will be met by our Rwandan guide and transferred to our hotel in Kigali. The rest of the day is at leisure. Kigali, with population of more than 1 million (2012), is the capital and largest city of Rwanda. It is situated near the geographic centre of the nation. The city has been the economic, cultural, and transport hub of Rwanda since it became the capital at independence in The main residence and offices of the President of Rwanda are located in the city, as are the government ministries. Accommodation: Lemigo Hotel or similar meals: B DAY 16 Kigali city tour and drive to Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri) This morning we will take a short city tour of Kigali including a visit to the genocide museum, a poignant and moving tribute to the hundreds of thousands of victims of the 1994 massacre. From Kigali we will travel to Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri) at the foot of the beautiful and pristine Volcanoes National Park. Along the way a visit to an ex-poachers village makes an interesting stop. The Musanze (previously named Ruhengeri) region is where Dian Fossey amazed the world with her research of the magnificent mountain gorillas of Rwanda. Following Dian Fossey s work and David Attenborough s famous documentaries, the mountain gorillas have inspired travellers from all over the world to experience possibly one of Nature s greatest interactions. Anyone who has witnessed the mountain gorillas of East Africa will strongly agree that it is a once in a lifetime experience that will never be forgotten. Tonight we will sleep in a comfortable lodge in the foothills and prepare for our gorilla tracking the following day. Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 100 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours DAY 17 Gorilla Trek Today we will trek deep into the forest in search of these mountain gorillas. While gorilla tracking you will be accompanied by a guide and usually two trackers, and allowed no more than one hour with your allotted gorilla family. To find your family group the guide will lead you to where the gorillas were sighted on the previous day and then literally track them through the forest. The terrain is very rough, often over steep slopes covered with matted vegetation. Be prepared for rain, mud and giant stinging nettles long trousers, gloves and a waterproof jacket will help. It will be necessary to take your own water and snacks eg: biscuits or sweets with you in case you have to trek for a while before finding the gorillas. The treks can be as short as half an hour and as long as eight hours, but three World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

13 hours is the average. Please remember that Mother Nature is unpredictable, and no gorilla or golden monkey sightings can be guaranteed. Under no circumstances are refunds given if you do not see these primates. (PLEASE NOTE: Days 17 & 18 may be swapped around depending on gorilla permit availability). Accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or similar DAY 18 Golden Monkey trek, to Kigali Today we track the equally rare and endangered Golden Monkey, unique to this region of East Africa and the Volcanoes National Park. There is a troupe numbering about 40 primates in the region we visit. Little is known about these rare and beautiful monkeys and experts are only recently able to put together the basic details about their routines and lifestyles. They can be quite difficult to spot. With our expert local guides and trackers we search for them in the thickets of bamboo where they like to spend most of their time. After our trek, we drive from Volcanoes National Park back to Kigali for overnight. (PLEASE NOTE: Days 17 & 18 may be swapped around depending on gorilla permit availability). Accommodation: Lemigo Hotel or similar Approx. distance: 100 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours meals: B,L DAY 19 In Kigali, trip concludes Group arrangements conclude in Kigali with a departure transfer to the airport. NOTE - This trip also starts in Nairobi. meals: B This itinerary is subject to change with any change in Community regulations as well as Governmental changes and natural circumstances beyond our control. suggested extensions Zanzibar Retreat / Zanzibar Stone Town and Coast Mount Kilimanjaro Climb Mount Kenya Ascent We have a range of options including short customised itineraries and group departures to South Africa, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Botswana, Ethiopia, Madagascar and more. Ask our office, or refer to our website, for more details. country information THE MIGRATION Seeing the wildebeest (gnu) migration in East Africa is one of the most spectacular wildlife sightings in the world. Almost 2 million animals roam the plains of East Africa, but it can be surprisingly hard to find them in the vast area that they cover, as their movements are governed by the rains and predicting their location can be a gamble. We designed this itinerary to include all the areas frequented by the migration on their annual route. A brief outline of the migration movements From December to April the migration spreads out over the Southern Plains of the Serengeti. Depending on the rains they move from the Gol Kopjes in the East to the Moru Kopjes in the west. This area is easily accessible from the centrally located Seronera. (We stay in the Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp) World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

14 Between May and August the migration slowly moves through the western corridor and into the Ikoma and Grumeti Wildlife Management Areas. These areas are outside of the Serengeti, but as there are no fences the wildlife can, and do, move around freely. From September to end of November, during the short rains, the migration crosses into the Masai Mara in Kenya. This is a relatively small park compared to the vast Serengeti and the wildlife tends to be very concentrated. (We stay at the Mara Eden Safari Camp to take advantage of its proximity to the migration and not to mention its own private entrance gate to the park.) TANZANIA This is the largest country in East Africa, being almost 950,000sqkm in area and made up mainly of a dry highland plateau, with a narrow strip of low lying coast and the offshore islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia. The Great Rift Valley, containing some of the world s most magnificent and famous game reserves, sweeps down into Tanzania from Kenya and is covered by many inland lakes. Tanzania s highest mountains Meru and Kilimanjaro (also Africa s highest) lie on or close to the Kenyan border in the north of the country. With a heritage of British and German colonialism, and the strong influence of the Portuguese and Arab traders along the coast, Tanganyika gained its independence in 1961 and merged with the islands of Zanzibar and Pemba to become Tanzania. Being guided very much by its president, Nyerere, for twenty years, Tanzania launched into a radical socialist experiment in self reliance. With little Western aid, however, and as one of the world s poorest countries, its experiment had little chance of success. Today Tanzania is still largely agricultural and depends very much on tourism for economic survival. The population of more than 25 million includes over one hundred different tribal groups. The majority of the people are Bantu, but Arabic features and cultural traits show up throughout the coastal and island communities. The Masai inhabit the north of the country; although they no longer hold the large areas they once did and are found across the larger national parks and game reserves. KENYA Although lying on the Equator, Kenya is blessed with a varied landscape. The landscapes, range from vast desert land in the north, through the forest and snow capped central regions of Mount Kenya, to the grassy plains and savannah in the south to the humid coastline. The Great Rift Valley runs the length of the country and is home to an amazing selection of animals. Kenya s economy is largely agricultural and its main exports are tea and coffee, though tourism is a large provider of foreign currency. Kenya s population is over 30 million and is increasing rapidly. Most African people are either Bantu or Nilotic. There are also a distinct number of Somalis in the north east and Swahili people on the coast along with Indians, British and Europeans found in the cities. RWANDA Rwanda is a landlocked republic in Equatorial Africa. This small but beautiful country is situated on the eastern rim of the Albertine Rift, the western arm of the Great Rift Valley. With such a large proportion of the country being mountainous, most of the country is cultivated in hillside terracing. As the most densely populated country in Africa with more than 10 million people, Rwanda needs to utilize all its land where possible. Situated to on the watershed between the Nile and the Congo, the highest peak is Karisimbi (4,507m) in the volcanic Virunga chain protected by the Volcanoes National Park. The largest body of water is Lake Kivu, but there are other numerous lakes around the country. Primarily a subsistence agriculture economy, Rwanda nonetheless produces for export some of the finest tea and coffee in the world. Other industries include sugar, fishing and flowers for export. Rwanda has been known for the wrong reasons in recent decades with the terrible atrocities associated with the 1994 genocide. Since then the country is back on the road to recovery and still provides a safe haven for the mountain gorillas. climate TANZANIA World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM

15 Generally, April and May are the months of the long rains in Tanzania. November brings the short rains but it seldom rains all day at this time. As a general rule, Tanzania is warm by day and cool at night. Temperatures rarely rise above 27 C during the day or fall below 10 C at night, but these conditions are guidelines only and obviously vary with altitude and topography. On the coast, for example, temperatures can rise to around 30 C during the day and fall to about 20 C at night. KENYA The wet seasons in Kenya are generally March to May (long rains) and October to November (short rains). Downpours occur mostly in the late afternoons, the earlier part of the day being warm and sunny. Temperatures in Nairobi range from 11 C to 23 C in July and 13 C to 28 C in February. Nairobi and the highlands can get cold, especially in the evenings during July and August. RWANDA In Rwanda there are four discernible climatic periods long rains from March to early June; a long dry period from mid June to mid October; short rains from mid October to mid December; and the short dry from mid December to mid March. The average daytime temperature is 25 to 30 C and in the mountains this drops to a cool and refreshing 14 to 16 C. a typical day Depending on the itinerary for the day, we will either be travelling, sightseeing or game viewing. We will generally have an early breakfast to ensure we maximise our touring time. When staying inside the National Parks, we will generally wake with a hot drink at sunrise and commence our game drives with a packed breakfast. This allows us to maximise our time to see the animals when they are most active. Patience and persistence is required when searching for wildlife but the thrill of spontaneous encounters is unbeatable. We may return to our accommodation mid morning or stay out all day with a picnic lunch. After lunch, further game driving will take place or there will be leisure time for you to read and relax. Please see the Wildlife and Gorilla Tracking paragraphs in this document for more information. dietary requirements Provided we are advised in advance of your departure we are able to cater for vegetarian diets and can assist with medically recommended diets (allergies and intolerances). Please ensure you discuss your requirements with us well in advance (at least 1 month prior to your trip) to determine whether we can cater to such dietary requirements on your chosen adventure. Please note that options are likely to be limited in very remote locations or alternatives may be more expensive or unavailable. There may be times when those with special requirements may need to provide their own food. We are unable to guarantee a peanut free or allergen free trip, and therefore, we strongly encourage that travellers with life threatening or severe allergies take all necessary medical precautions to prepare for the possibility of exposure. Passengers must travel with all necessary medications for food allergies and be capable of self administering these medications. accommodation on the trip For this accommodated safari, we make use of mid range lodge accommodation. Your accommodation is situated either in National Parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of World Expeditions Travel Group - Automated Import 5/31/2016 1:42:29 AM