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Extras tool tipUSD $5 Bicycle hireUSD $40 Big game walking safariUSD $10 Bomas of KenyaKES 2,000 Carnivore RestaurantUSD $3 Church of St Mary of ZionUSD $5 Crocodile FarmUSD $3 Debre Damo Monastery (men only)USD $20 Hippo spotting boat tripUSD $15 Horse riding, Naro MoruUSD $15 Horse/mule trekUSD $5 Hot springsUSD $14 Karen Blixen museumUSD $65 Lake Chamo boat trip and Crocodile MarketUSD $1 National MuseumUSD $10 National MuseumUSD $10 Nature trails, Naro MoruUSD $15 Nayaroi caves (Mau Mau) & waterfallsUSD $20 Nairobi National Park safari walkUSD $5 Bicycle hireUSD $40 Big game walking safariUSD $10 Bomas of KenyaKES 2,000 Carnivore RestaurantUSD $3 Church of St Mary of ZionUSD $5 Crocodile FarmUSD $3 Debre Damo Monastery (men only)USD $20 Hippo spotting boat tripUSD $15 Horse riding, Naro MoruUSD $15 Horse/mule trekUSD $5 Hot springsUSD $14 Karen Blixen museumUSD $65 Lake Chamo boat trip and Crocodile MarketUSD $1 National MuseumUSD $10 National MuseumUSD $10 Nature trails, Naro MoruUSD $15 Nayaroi caves (Mau Mau) & waterfallsUSD $20 Nairobi National Park safari walkUSD $5 Bicycle hireUSD $40 Big game walking safariUSD $10 Bomas of KenyaKES 2,000 Carnivore RestaurantUSD $3 Church of St Mary of ZionUSD $5 Crocodile FarmUSD $3 Debre Damo Monastery (men only)USD $20 Hippo spotting boat tripUSD $15 Horse riding, Naro MoruUSD $15 Horse/mule trekUSD $5 Hot springsUSD $14 Karen Blixen museumUSD $65 Lake Chamo boat trip and Crocodile MarketUSD $1 National MuseumUSD $10 National MuseumUSD $10 Nature trails, Naro MoruUSD $15 Nayaroi caves (Mau Mau) & waterfallsUSD $20 Nairobi National Park safari walk
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Day 1 Nairobi
Travel to Kenya and start the adventure in the busy streets of Nairobi.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Day 2 Lake Naivasha
Relax beside Lake Naivasha and watch hippos wallowing on the shore.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 3-4 Lake Nakuru
A favourite spot with birdlife, Lake Nakuru is a shimmering sea of pink flamingos. Listen for the chatter of black and white colobus monkeys in the treetops above.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Day 5 Mt Kenya
Travel through stunning scenery on the way to the slopes of Mt Kenya.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 1
Days 6-7 Samburu National Reserve
Witness traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about tribal life and customs from the locals. Venture into this vast reserve to try and spot Africa's iconic Big Five.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 8-9 Marsabit/Moyale
Traverse a surreal, black lunar landscape and pass spectacular craters and termite mounds on the drive to Ethiopia.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 10-11 Konso
Pick up a souvenir at the local market or perhaps take time to admire the traditional houses in the area.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 12-14 Omo Valley
The colourful markets and villages are a delight to explore in Ethiopia's picturesque Omo Valley. Meet friendly tribespeople and learn about their fascinating culture.
Days 15-16 Arba Minch
In free time, why not cycle around scenic landscapes, embark on a boat trip or visit a crocodile farm.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Days 17-18 Wendo Genet/Awasa
Recuperate travel-weary bodies in the hot springs of Wendo Gennet, encased in a beautiful panorama with a rich endowment of forest, wildlife and abundant water. Head to Awassa the following day, a city nestled on the shores of a great lake, and home to the Awassa Children's Project, which promotes AIDS prevention.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 19-21 Bale Mountain National Park
Venture out on game-spotting expeditions in this stunningly diverse park.
Day 22 Lake Abiata-Shala National Park
The natural habitat of the Lake Abiata-Shala National Park is an ornothological paradies with an astounding array of birdlife year-round.
Days 23-25 Addis Ababa
Visit Ethiopia's bustling capital, Addis Ababa, and indulge in spicy, traditional cuisine at a local restaurant or cafe.
Day 26 Dejen
Visit the Blue Nile Gorge en route to Dejen.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 27-29 Bahir Dar
Board a reed boat bound for the ornately decorated monasteries on Lake Tana's isolated islands and peninsulas.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 3
Days 30-32 Lalibela
Hidden among the hills of northern Ethiopia, Lalibela is home to monolithic churches hewn from the surrounding rocks. Take a walk through the structures with a local guide to unlock the fascinating history of this area.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 3
Day 33 Bush Camp
Journey through the rolling Ethiopian countryside and camp beneath the stars.
Day 34 Mekele
Admire the clusters of churches sculpted into caves and a dramatic cliff-face in Tigray.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 35-36 Aksum
Get acquainted with the once-mighty city of Aksum, and discover its towering ancient obelisks, crumbling palaces and web of underground tombs.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 2
Day 37 Enda Selassie
Wind through the Ethiopian countryside on the way to one of the country's greatest natural habitats.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1
Days 38-41 Simien Mountains National Park
Ethiopia's stunning Simien Mountains are home to a wealth of animals. Hike through the rugged terrain and pass eroded volcanic cores, raging rivers and jagged peaks.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 4
Days 42-44 Gonder
Discover the castles, churches and palaces of Gonder, often referred to as 'Africa's Camelot' - a grand way to end this Ethiopian Explorer adventure.
Day 45 Gedaref
Cross the border into Sudan and ride through the countryside on the way to its lively capital.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Days 46-47 Khartoum
Brush up on some Arabic language skills with the friendly residents of Khartoum city, Sudan's busy capital. Relax in a chai house and get ready to start this epic trip through North Africa.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1, Hotel - 1
Days 48-49 Meroe
Admire the spectacular pyramids of Meroe, explore Naqa's Lion Temple and wander through the palace of Musawwarat.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 2
Days 50-53 Nubian Desert
Follow a camel route through the rugged terrain of the Nubian Desert passing oases, small Nile hamlets and ancient relics of past civilisations. In the evening, share a simple meal around the campfire and sleep under the stars as nomadic locals pass by.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 4
Days 54-55 Wadi Halfa
Take in the the last of Sudan's desert scenery on the journey to Wadi Halfa. There's a free day here so perhaps explore the town, wander by the shores of Lake Nasser or sit in the main square sipping tea, people watching and eating fuul (beans) or fried Nile perch.
ACCOM:
Guesthouse - 2
Day 56 Overnight Ferry
Embark on an epic ferry adventure across Lake Nasser, an enormous man-made lake. Glimpse spectacular scenery en route to the port of Wadi Halfa at Sudan's northern tip and make the crossing into Egypt.
ACCOM:
Camping (with facilities) - 1, Overnight ferry - 1
Days 57-60 Aswan
Travel north to Aswan and unwind with a stroll along the Nile River, or take a relaxing felucca cruise followed by a sunset cocktail. See a giant, unfinished obelisk, haggle for souvenirs and treasures in the souq or take a trip to see the two magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 4
Days 61-64 Luxor
The ancient Egyptian capital of Luxor houses spectacular temples and tombs. Ride a donkey to the remarkable Valley of the Kings and visit the Temples of Karnak with an Egyptologist.
ACCOM:
Hotel - 4
Day 65 El Kharga Oasis
Drive through endless dessert scenery to reach El Kharga Oasis. There are many sites of antiquity to explore, more notably the Temple of Hebes and the Bagawaat Necropolis. Perhaps take a camel ride around the oasis or explore the springs close by. Camp under a sea of stars.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Day 66 Dakhla Oasis
Perhaps head out on an overnight camel safari to camp by hot springs or explore the palm groves and Coptic antiquities at the Dakhla Oasis.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Day 67 White Desert Bush Camp
Relax in the morning or further explore the area before heading to the White Desert bush camp for another glorious night sleeping under the star-filled skies.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Day 68 Bahariya Oasis
Spend the day exploring the White and Black deserts, visiting Crystal Mountain and discovering the gold mummies that are housed in the fascinating museum here.
ACCOM:
Bush camp (no facilities) - 1
Days 69-72 Cairo
Explore the iconic Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza and the sprawling Saqqara cemetery with a local guide. There's also time to see precious, ancient treasures housed in the Egyptian Museum. Celebrate the end of a remarkable trip by exploring the markets in Cairo and picking up souvenirs.
ACCOM:
Hostel - 3
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