20 Breakfasts 20 Lunches 20 Dinners!

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1 20 Breakfasts 20 Lunches 20 Dinners!

2 Two s a Crowd and RAW Africa Ecotours are proud to once again join forces to bring you an extraordinary solos-only tour to amazing Africa. RAW Africa Ecotours is a leading Eco Adventure tour operator, know for taking the road less travelled meeting exotic wildlife and extraordinary communities as they go. Nothing is as truly wild and RAW as Kenya, home to the Maasai and some of the most unique wildlife in East Africa. Our adventure begins in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, located in the south west corner of Kenya. The Mara is a part of the great Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, named in honour of the Maasai people as their ancestral home. We ll also visit the famous Sheldrake Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi. We ll view bird life from the treetops on a canopy walk, camp under the stars and listen to the roars of distant lions. We ll meet the community of Il Ngwesi and learn about traditional Maasai life. Our time in Kenya ends at the Il Ngwesi Conservancy s five star lodge set into the cliffs of one of Laikipia District s most stunning valleys, where elephants, antelope and monkeys come to drink at the water hole. Next we head to Uganda, home to magnificent mountains, unique wildlife, cultures and communities. Trek to see the famous Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Forest, meet and experience the culture of the Batwa people, canoe on Lake Mutanda and climb the volcanic hills around the town of Kisoro. That s 21 days of raw adventure under an incredible African sky. Will you join us on this amazing trip of a lifetime? HELP SUPPORT PEOPLE & WILDLIFE BY BUYING BEADS! In northern Kenya, wildlife competes with livestock for grazing and water. Il Ngwesi Conservancy and our partner tour operator, RAW Africa Ecotours support Maasai women to earn a sustainable income through selling their beautiful beaded products. Purchase a piece of beadwork and you ll help decrease reliance on livestock for income, and support people and wildlife at the same time. SAFETY AND SECURITY The safety and security of our clients is our number one priority at all times. While travelling throughout Kenya and Uganda, here are the steps we take to make your journey as smooth and hassle free as possible: All transfers are private we don t use shared transfers for our clients The hotels we use in Nairobi are very secure and located in quiet suburban locations outside the CBD Our guides are all locals (not flown in from other countries) so they are very well connected with local communities and law enforcement agencies. Even the slightest security concerns can be acted upon quickly by, for example, changing the itinerary We do not venture near areas bordering countries to the north such as Somalia and South Sudan Our campsites are very carefully chosen for their safe and secure locations Once we leave Nairobi we are joined by a government ranger who travels with the group throughout Other hotels in Kenya and in Uganda have been selected for their reputation of being safe and secure

3 Jambo and welcome to Africa! Our adventure begins in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, located in the south west corner of Kenya. The Mara is a part of the great Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and was named in honour of the Maasai people as their ancestral home. Maasai Mara is famous for the great migration of zebra and wildebeest from the Serengeti in Tanzania. Seeing wildlife from the air during an early morning balloon flight is a unique experience and can be purchased as an optional extra for US$500. Day 1 - Thursday 18th April 2019 ARRIVE NAIROBI (D) On arrival in Nairobi you will be picked up by a RAW Africa staff member and taken to your hotel. You will have time to relax before our 8.00pm get together to chat about our fantastic adventure into the famous Rift Valley. Accommodation: Wildebeast Eco Camp, Nairobi. Standard room with ensuite Day 2 - Friday 19th April 2019 NAIROBI TO MAASAI MARA (B, L, D) After an early breakfast we will travel to the Maasai Mara. Once we are settled into our accommodation we will spend the afternoon on game drives through this famous park. The Mara is famous for the seasonal wildlife migration which, but this national reserve is also famous for its cheetah, leopard and lion populations. Accommodation: Eco Lodge Days 3 and 4 - Saturday 20th - Sunday 21st April 2019 MAASAI MARA (B, L, D) Over these two days we ll explore this well known reserve on some spectacular game drives. There is also the option to purchase a sunrise Balloon flight. Please let us know if you would like to pre-book this option at time of booking. We will be staying at a Maasai operated lodge just outside the park. This offers an opportunity to experience the local culture on another optional Maasai tribe encounter. Accommodation: Eco Lodge Day 5 - Monday 22nd April 2019 NAIROBI, (B,L,D) Today we make a gradual slow descent to Nairobi for the next installment in our African adventure. Accommodation: Wildebeast Eco Camp

4 Day 6 - Tuesday 23rd April 2019 NAIROBI (B, L, D) Today we explore Nairobi s famous Karen (pronounced Kaaren) district. Visit Sheldrake Wildlife Orphanage, home to orphaned Elephants and other wildlife before spending time with the rare Rothcshilds Giraffe at the Langatta Giraffe Centre. Explore the Karen Blixen Museum, former home of the author of the well-loved novel Out of Africa. Accommodation: Wildebeast Eco Camp, Nairobi Day 7 - Wednesday 24th April 2019 NANYUKI (B, L, D) Today we ll slowly weave our way through Kenya s central highlands to the bustling town of Nanyuki. After a relaxing lunch, we ll visit the William Holden Wildlife Orphanage, located in stunning Mount Kenya National Park. The Orphanage is dedicated to caring for and reintroducing native wildlife back into the national park. Accommodation: Guest House. Your own room with ensuite Day 8 - Thursday 25th April 2019 OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY (B, L, D) After an early breakfast we travel to the wildlife haven of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. As we travel around the conservancy there ll be chances to see elephant, rhino and possibly even lion! We ll also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, meeting Barak the black rhino and take a walk beside the Hippo river. Today will be a day of game drives that you ll never forget. There s also some optional lion tracking (subject to availability). Accommodation: Guest House. Your own room with ensuite Day 9 - Friday 26th April 2019 NGARENDARE FOREST (B, L, D) On day 9 we travel to the beautiful Ngarendare Community Forest, one of the few remaining cedar forests in Kenya. We ll walk through the tree tops and see some of Kenya s most spectacular bird life on the forest canopy walk. Take a swim in one of the cool clear springs and finish the day camping in the heart of the forest. The camp will be completely set up by RAW Africa staff so no need to lift a finger. All meals are also prepared on site by our very own camp chef Accommodation: Your own comfortable tent Day 10 - Saturday 27th April 2019 BORANA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY (B, L, D) Today we spend the day on a game drive in the Borana Conservancy. Borana is the latest Kenyan Conservation area to have rhinoceros introduced to its protected area. We ll enjoy a spectacular lunch overlooking the large water holes favoured by Borana s famous resident elephants and drive around Borana s Pride Rock, made famous by the movie The Lion King. Accommodation: Your own comfortable tent

5 Day 11 - Sunday 28th April 2019 II NGWESI LODGE (B, L, D) For the next 3 nights we ll savour this unique 5 star experience. Enjoy the open air rooms overlooking the spectacular valley and water holes where elephant, antelope and monkeys regularly come to drink. Relax around the lodge pool, go on game drives, bush walks, meet the conservancy s rhino and visit the Maasai cultural Manyatta (village). Spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool or indulging in a massage or just sitting in your room taking in the glorious views of this beautiful Conservancy. We head out in the late afternoon for a traditional African sundowner with a drink or two over looking the Ngaredare river or maybe a herd of elephants! Accommodation: Il Ngwesi Lodge Day 12 - Monday 29th April 2019 II NGWESI LODGE (B, L, D) We spend today on a game drive in Lewa Downs, famous for its rhinos and the rare grevys zebra. Enjoy a picnic lunch amongst the astounding array of wildlife that call Lewa home. Accommodation: Il Ngwesi Lodge Day 13 - Tuesday 30th April 2019 II NGWESI LODGE (B, L, D) Today we head out on a morning game walk with Il Ngwesi s two southern white rhino in Il Ngwesi s rhino sanctuary. This is an additional cost of US$15 with all proceeds going towards supplying much need equipment for Il Ngwesi s Wildlife Rangers. After lunch wectake a short game drive to Il Ngwesi s Cultural manyatta (village), a genuine village where the Maasai people are able to showcase their incredible culture and history. Accommodation: Il Ngwesi Lodge IL NGWESI 5 STAR LUXURY LODGE Constructed entirely out of local materials, the award winning 5 Star Il Ngwesi Lodge is perched on the edge of the Mararoi hills close to the Ngare Ndare river in Laikipia District in Kenya, with breathtaking views towards Samburu as far as the eye can see. Designed by Simon du Fresne, six spacious rooms or banadas accommodate up to four people. For Two s a Crowd travellers everyone has their own banda. Each one offers a slightly different experience, being either tucked away with views up the valley, adjoined to another by rope bridge, or overlooking the watering hole. All are designed in an open to the bush style with opportunities for viewing wildlife, and two have extended verandas. All beds are equipped with mosquito nets. The main house offers spectacular views to the north and east as well as down to the water hole while the swimming pool area overlooks the valley and provides an excellent spot to relax in during the day. The water hole fed by pipes from a nearby spring attracts a wide variety of birds and animals daily and is the life blood for wildlife in this semi-arid part of Kenya. A hide tucked down the hillside in front of the lodge allows visitors to get closer to the water hole and enjoy the bush in utter peace and quiet. Il Ngwesi is the only lodge in Kenya wholly owned by the local Masai community. It was also the choice of Prince William and Princess Kate! All meals are freshly prepared by Lodge chefs on site and beer and wine is included.

6 Day 14 - Wednesday 1st May 2019 NANYUKI (B, L, D) Today we wind our way through Lewa Downs, crossing the famous Elephant tunnel before returning to Nanyuki. We ll spend the afternoon relaxing, wandering around town, enjoying a good coffee or doing some shopping for traditional African Souvenirs. Accommodation: Guest House. Your own room with ensuite Day 15 - Thursday 2nd May 2019 RETURN TO NAIROBI (B, L) After breakfast we make a gradual slow descent back to Nairobi. There ll be an opportunity to visit a market to purchase locally made handicrafts. Accommodation: Wildebeest Eco Camp. Your own room with ensuite Day 16 - Firday 3rd May 2019 RWANDA (B, L, D) This morning we ll fly from Nairobi to Kigali, Rwanda, then across the mountainous regions of Rwanda into Uganda. Day 17 - Saturday 4th May 2019 VILLAGE WALK AND CULTURAL DAY (B, L, D) Today we slowly climb the hills above the town of Kisoro. This climb will condition you to the local terrain before you embark on your gorilla trek. The hill climb will give us a view of the stunning mountains surrounding Kisoro, Mt Muvuru, Mt Gahinga and Mt Sabinyo. Day 18 - Sunday 5th May 2019 COFFEE UGANDA STYLE (B, L, D) When Uganda created its reserves, some communities were evicted from the parks and found themselves marginalised. In response many women created co-oporatives, initiating their own sustainable projects. East Africa is the home of coffee and today we ll enjoy a wonderful day visiting a local Coffee Co-oporative. Make your own bag of coffee, picking the beans, roasting and grinding. Coffee and women s empowerment working hand in hand!

7 Day 19 - Monday 6th May 2019 GORILLA TREK (B, L, D) This will surely be a trip highlight! Spend an unforgettable day with some of the last Mountain Gorillas on earth. Day 20 - Tuesday 7th May 2019 CANOEING ON LAKE MATANDA (B, L, D) The gorilla trek will be a big acheivement so today is a day to unwind. Spend the morning canoeing on Lake Mytanda, home to otters and many species of birds. Day 21 - Wednesday 8th May 2019 KIGALI (B, L, D) Today we return south to Kigali, Rwanda. Then it s time to head home glowing from your African Adventure. Note: The tour group will not arrive back into Kigali until around 2pm in the afternoon. Any international flights out of Kigali should therefore be booked for the evening only.

8 TOUR PRICING: FROM A$12,865 PER PERSON, PLUS AIRFARES TOUR DATES: 18 APRIL - 8 MAY 2019 Tour Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary in your own room always! Tents are erected by RAW Africa staff so no tent assembly skills required All airport transfers, private transport, activities, and meals as per itinerary Il Ngwesi Lodge stay includes unlimited wine and beer All tips/gratuities except for RAW Africa staff US$20 voucher which can be used towards the total cost of a massage, beauty treatment or rhino walk during your stay at II Ngwesi Lodge All meals included as per itinerary (20 breakfasts, 20 lunches, 20 dinners) Special guest Tour Host Brooke Squires, Founder of RAW Africa eco tours Comprehensive Travel Insurance provided by CHI Travel Insurance (Underwritten by Allianz). Standard Policy. Additional premiums may apply if you re over 70 years, or if you have a pre-existing medical condition, or if you wish to extend your travel dates longer than the proposed tour Tour Exclusions: Domestic and International flights (Two s a Crowd staff can provide competitive quotes on any airfares or pre/post tour arrangements) Visas - please ask the team for more information Item purchases of a personal nature (souvenirs, etc.) Laundry requirements, phone calls, etc Any meals/drinks not included in itinerary RAW Africa guide tips/gratuities Optional sunrise balloon flight over the Maasai Mara (US$500) Your Two s a Crowd Special Guest Tour Host: Brooke Squires, Director RAW Africa Ecotours As well as founding RAW Africa, Brooke has a strong background in wildlife conservation and community development. Brooke has worked as the lead rhino keeper for Melbourne Zoo for over 20 years and on wildlife programs in Kenya and Congo. Brooke will not only ensure that you have an unforgettable African experience, she will give you a deeper understanding of how wildlife and cultures come together in this amazing part of the world. NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT THE TEAM: ( P hone: (AUS) or (NZ) team@twosacrowd.com.au ABOUT TWO S A CROWD: We are an award winning tour company exclusively dedicated to the needs of solo travellers. At Two s a Crowd, single and solo travellers have access to fantastic itineraries at great prices without ever feeling like a third wheel to someone else s private getaway. Our travellers enjoy the best of both worlds: private time, personalised attention, low single supplements, as well as the camaraderie of like-minded travellers. For your peace of mind we are ATAS accredited (No A13850). Our commitment is to make solo travel more enjoyable and affordable. Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person and based on sole use rooms throughout Pricing correct at October 2018 and is subject to change until paid in full. Refer to our website for full terms and conditions Travel Passion Pty Ltd ABN trading as Two s a Crowd. Two s a Crowd and the disk logo are registered trademarks of Travel Passion Pty Ltd. Issued:16/10/2018