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Discover awe-inspiring, fascinating and beautiful places on this journey across the heart of Ethiopia. Experience a land like no other, from the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela to the untouched wilderness in the Simien Mountains, from the sophistication of Gonder to the history of ruin-peppered Aksum. Feel the mist rise from the Blue Nile Falls and spot Africa's iconic Big Five in Kenya. Along the way, encounter friendly Ethiopian Rastafarians, Kenya's proud Samburu warriors and the rarely visited tribes of the Omo Valley. This is an adventure like no other, that will take you into the heart of extraordinary Ethiopia, discovering a rarely visited and very special part of the continent.
This tour is operated by our experienced local partners Dragoman Overland. Dragoman share our ethos for adventure travel and have many years' expertise in overlanding.
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Big adventures through big landscapes; whether it's a road trip along world famous highways or an off the beaten track adventure along rugged roads, on an Overland adventure you'll experience the sights, sounds and smells of the world up close. Travelling in purpose built vehicles you'll explore bustling cities or isolated communities, search for wildlife, visit vast national parks, see changing landscapes and camp in tents. On an Overland journey you're more than just a passenger, you're part of the crew, pitching in to set up camp, shop for food and even cook. And, like all great adventures, the more you put in the more you'll get out!
Jambo! Welcome to Kenya.
You can arrive at any time on day 1 as there are no activities planned until the important welcome meeting tonight at 6pm. Your leader will leave a note at reception telling you where this important meeting will take place. Please ask a member of reception for this information. After the group meeting there is the option of joining the group for dinner.
Your leader will collect the first part of your kitty payment on day 1. The remainder will be collected in Addis Ababa on day 24. Please bring notes/bills in large denominations.
Please note this is a combination trip. The composition of your group, your group leader and your overland vehicle will change in Addis Ababa on day 24.
Kenya has always been the ultimate safari destination. For a long time it was virtually the only one but over the last twenty or so years it has seen a decline in its predominance. This is due to the increasing stability in surrounding nations and their development of a sound tourist infrastructure combined with burgeoning corruption and crime in Kenya itself. By 2002, Kenya was suffering a dramatic decrease in visitors, but with the election of a new anti-corruption, anti-crime government the country is changing rapidly for the better. Once again it is beginning to take its place as the land of the safari. With its prolific wildlife, charming people, tribal life and stunning beaches, this is a hard country to beat.
Nairobi - a Maasai word for 'Place of Cool Waters' has a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There are plenty of good bars and restaurants. Markets and shops have most things you could need or want, as well as various arts and crafts from the region. We will also try to make a visit to the Langatta Giraffe Sanctuary where you can feed giraffe. It may also be possible to organise a trip to the Celdric Wildlife Trust, but this cannot be guaranteed.
In Nairobi we stay in a hotel.
Travel from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha is 130km, approximately 3.5 hours.
Here we visit Elsamere, once the home of the Adamsons of 'Born Free' fame, but now a conservation centre. You have the option to walk around a giraffe sanctuary at Crater Lake enabling you to get amazingly close to numerous giraffe. A new activity in the area is to take a guided Hippo Pool walking safari or to go horse riding around the lake. Most visitors to Naivasha will use the time to take a game walk in the beautiful Crater Lake game reserve where you can walk with giraffe and zebra or just relax lake side.
Our accommodation tonight is a camp site.
We now head to Lake Nakuru (118km, approx. 3.5 hours).
In Lake Nakuru we'll head out on a game drive with eyes and cameras ready to spot some of its famous residents.
Lake Nakuru National Park was established in 1968 to protect the huge flocks of lesser and greater flamingos that live here. At times there are over one million of these spectacular birds roaming around the acrid waters of the soda lake that is their home. The park has now established itself as one of East Africa's premier parks for big game. Beside the lake, hippo, waterbuck, warthogs, Bohor's reedbuck and zebra can regularly be found. Further up in the forests live a large population of black and white colobus monkeys, and if we are very lucky, the ultimate forest predator, the leopard. The bushland on the floor of the valley is home to a large variety of antelope and gazelle including eland, impala, Chandler's reedbuck and the tiny dikdik. It therefore has the inevitable pride of lions. Another of the impressive residents is the Rothschild giraffe, but Nakuru's rhinos are the biggest drawcard. The vast cliffs towering over the plain have their own population of species, including baboons, rock hyrax and klipspringer.
For two nights we stay at a camp site at Lake Nakuru.
We travel via Mt Kenya spending a night in an bush camp near the town of Nyahururu where we see view the Thomson Falls (approx. 4.5 hours, 215km). We stay at a camp site for the night.
It is a further 3 hours and 120km the following day to reach Samburu National Reserve.
Before arriving at Samburu we will pass through Archer's Post. The park is set in a hot, arid, lowland area just north of Mt Kenya. Wildlife is prolific in Samburu and it has the distinction of being one of the few places to find the gerenuk, Grevy's zebra and the reticulated giraffe. The gerenuk is one of the most beautiful of Africa's antelope, and has an exceedingly long neck. It can often be seen browsing from the high branches of acacia trees while standing upright on its hind legs. Grevy's zebra is the largest and most spectacular of Africa's zebra and cannot be mistaken for the other species, with its large round ears and narrow regular stripes. The park is set on the River Samburu along which forested vegetation grows. The permanent water and forest shade on the banks attract plenty of wildlife including elephants, cheetah, giraffe, oryx, vervet monkeys, zebras and crocodiles. Leopards are also regularly spotted (no pun intended) at the lodge up the road from the campsite.
We stay at the Samburu Cultural Centre outside Samburu National Park. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Here we watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The project is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.
We have game drives both days we are here and stay overnight at a camp site.
Today we make our grand enterance to northern Kenya where we must travel in a security convoy because of the dangers of travelling alone in the desert. We travel 213km (approx. 6 hours) from Samburu to the Marsabit border and then it is a further 263km and 7 hours to Moyale in Ethiopia. We will travel through the black lunar landscape and pass mountain greenery, spectacular craters, watercourses, bush country and termite mounds.
Ethiopia is a country that is as diverse as you can get in Africa. Along the Sudanese frontier it changes from semi-desert into high mountains. The highland area and the Simien Mountains are known as the Roof of Africa and are home to the ancient Ethiopian Christian kingdom. In the far east of the country is a vast desert home to Islamic nomads. In the south is the Rift Valley with stunning lakes and flora and fauna. When passing through the southern area of the country we enter the tribal region of Ethiopia - one of the least developed parts of Africa.
These nights we'll be overnighting at camp sites.
We cross the border into Southern Ethiopia and head into the tribal area in the South East of the country to the Konso region (approx. 6 hours, 297km).
Ethiopia is a country that is as diverse as you can get in Africa. Along the Sudanese frontier it changes from semi-desert to high mountains. The highland area and the Simien Mountains are known as the Roof of Africa and are home to the ancient Ethiopian Christian kingdom. In the far east of the country is a vast desert, home to Islamic nomads. In the south is the Rift Valley with stunning lakes and flora and fauna. To the south-west are the unique tribal lands of the Omo Valley and Mago National Park. When passing through the southern area of the country we can sometimes visit the Omo Valley or Mago National Park, but can only do so if we are certain that it is both safe and morally correct to do so. This region of Ethiopia is totally tribal and the local people can sometimes suffer famine or drought. We will take these considerations into account when visiting these areas.
In the south of the country is the Konso region. Here the villagers mark their honoured graves with wooden carvings, which are said to represent the people whose graves they mark. The whole way of life in these villages has changed little over the centuries and traditions are strongly upheld. There will be the opportunity of a guided tour around the tribal village.
In this area we stay in a basic hotel.
In the far south of the country lies the Omo Valley area. We drive down through this remote region to the settlement of Turmi (approx. 7 hours, 172km) where we base ourselves for the next four nights.
From here we will visit a combination of markets and small tribal settlements in the surrounding region. The markets that we will try to visit are Turmi, Dimeka and Arbore. During our time down here we will meet the peoples of the Hamer, Arbore and the Dascensch tribes. This area is seldom visited by tourists and hence has a wonderfully untouched atmosphere. There are also other tribal groupings throughout the area and our guide will point out the different tribes and their customs. Life is distinctly tribal throughout the region, with few modern amenities. You should be aware we will be travelling through very remote areas, and road conditions will be rough.
These nights we stay at a camp site.
We drive about 9 hours today (260km) to reach Arba Minch.
Arba Minch means 'forty springs'. It takes its name from the streams which are found between the two beautiful Rift Valley lakes of Abaya and Chamo. The town has stunning views over the lakes and the surrounding forested areas and has an excellent vibrant market.
We spend time here to allowing exploration of the area. Options include a five-hour boat trip into Lake Chamo National Park, visiting what the locals refer to as the 'Crocodile Market'. This is a place on the shores of the lake where vast numbers of crocs congregate, some of which reach over seven metres in length. The lake is home to the Guji and Ganjule people who traditionally hunt hippos and are famed for their 'ambatch boats', which resemble the boats carved in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. For those who prefer a less strenuous day, you can hire bikes and ride around the local area, or perhaps visit the local government-run crocodile farm.
In Arba Minch we stay in a hotel.
From Shashemene to the Bale Mountains we travel about 7 hours (211km).
Situated on a high plateau surrounded by mountain peaks which soar to over 4000 metres, as we climb into the hills the terrain changes from forests on the lower slopes through junipers and heathers to the exotic moorlands of the plateau. There are many fast-flowing streams and the climate is alpine. This beautiful park is home to three species unique to Ethiopia; the Simien red fox, Menelik's bushbuck and the mountain nyala. There are some 200 species of bird within the park including 13 of Ethiopia's 23 endemic species. We will drive high onto the plateau in search of the Simien fox and, time allowing, we may be able to hire horses and follow the riding trails.
Our accommodation on these nights is a basic lodge.
It is a full days drive from the Bale Mountains National Park to Lake Abiyata (210km, approx. 7 hours).
Lake Abiata is one of the most beautiful of the Rift Valley Lakes. This lake is one of the shallowest in the Rift Valley and is a soda lake. Grass and acacia woodlands surround its crystallised white shoreline. The lake is home to vast flocks of flamingos, which from a distance create a pink carpet effect across the lake. This is an excellent place to look for birdlife, as many species come to feed on the prolific algae found in the lake's waters. Usual species include, greater and lesser flamingos, white pelicans, white necked cormorants, herons, stocks, ibises, spoonbills and terns. It also has a resident population of fish eagles as well as a few antelope and smaller mammals around the shore.
We spend tonight in a bush camp right in the midst of this stunning setting.
We drive 2 hours and 80km from Lake Abiyata to Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia. The city, whose name translates as the 'New Flower', lies amongst wooded hills at an altitude of about 2300 metres, giving it a pleasant climate. The city has many sights to offer visitors such as the National Museum. Africa Hall is home to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and is an interesting modern building. A stained glass window dominates the foyer, by the famous Ethiopian artist Afewerk Tekle. In the souvenir shops on Churchill Avenue all manner of arts and crafts can be found.
Why not take the chance to head to one of the cities many restaurants for the chance to eat some local food and perhaps listen to some traditional music.
As this is a combination trip the composition of your group and your group leader may change on day 24. There will be a group meeting to meet your new travelling companions and for your new leader to give you some information about the next leg of your journey. Please note your leader will collect the second part of your kitty payment at this meeting.
In Addis Ababa we stay in a hotel.
We spend a night in Dejen (130km, approx 3.5 hours), visiting the Blue Nile Gorge enroute.
We cross the dramatic Blue Nile Gorge which is 1km deep, taking a couple of hours to drive down to the bottom, cross the river and drive back up the other side.
The following day we travel on to Bahir Dar (230km, approx. 7 hours), located on the shores of Lake Tana and only a few hundred metres from the source of the mighty Blue Nile.
A few kilometres down the river are the spectacular Blue Nile Falls - locally known as Tissisat Falls (literally translating as 'water that smokes'). They are 45 metres high and 400 metres wide. We can walk around the falls and use local reed boats to cross the river upstream. On the lake itself are a number of monasteries on islands and peninsulas and you can take a boat trip to visit two of them. These churches feature the traditional murals and decoration of the Orthodox Church.
In Bahir Dar we stay in a hotel.
It is a full days drive of 10 hours and 400km to Lalibela.
Hidden in the hills of the north is the small town of Lalibela. This mediaeval village has grown up around 13 monolithic churches hewn from rock in the 12th Century. It's an awe-inspiring feat of engineering which must have taken years and thousands of men to complete. Each of the churches is unique in design and beautifully carved. We walk with a local guide who is able to unlock the fascinating history of both the churches and Lalibela herself.
The church of Asheten Mariam is hidden in the rugged hills behind the village. You may like to trek there on foot or take a mule to this fascinating monastery and enjoy the incredible views on the way.
There may also be the opportunity to visit the local primary school here.
We spend these nights in a hotel.
We drive 161km taking approximately 6 hours to reach our bush camp.
The following day we drive 6 hours and 275km through the more remote parts of Ethiopia, enroute to Mekele.
Mekele is our base for exploringthe intriguing rock-hewn churches of Tigray. Sculpted into cliff faces or into pre-existing caves, there are at least 120 churches with many of the churches located in groups, referred to as "clusters" the most famous being Gheralta, Takatisfi, Tembien and Atsbi.
Our accommodation in Melele is a hotel.
It is a full days journey from Mekele to Aksum of approximately 7 hours and 275km.
We take a guided city tour of Aksum which will take in the main sights of this fascinating town, the site of Ethiopia's oldest city. The stars here are the impressive obelisks carved from single blocks of granite - the tallest still standing is 23 metres high and was probably transported by elephants from a nearby quarry.
We will also explore the ruins of a palace that is said to have been that of the Queen of Sheba and a complex of several churches, which have been built over the ages around the same site. The most interesting of these is a small unimposing building with a green picket fence that holds the crowns of various former Ethiopian emperors and is said to house the original Ark of the Covenant!
A hotel is our overnight accommodation for two nights.
Enroute from Axum we travel to the town of Debark, a journey of 120km which will take us around 6 hours. In Debark we stay in a hotel.
It is a further 7 hours and 150km the following day to the Simien Mountains.
We spend a couple of days here on a guided walk through the spectacular mountain scenery. The adventurous may choose to hire mules to trek even further in search of klipspringer, Walia ibex or the gelada baboon and perhaps if you are lucky a glimpse of an endangered Simien fox. This park is very impressive, with huge volcanic cores jutting up from the plateau to form high altitude plains where only grasses, junipers and giant lobelias grow. There are some fabulous views to be enjoyed.
In the Simien Mountains National Park we stay at a camp site.
It is a drive of approximately 7 hours and 150km from the Simien Mountains to Gonder.
The historic city of Gonder is known as the city of castles and palaces. This was once the capital of Ethiopia in the reign of King Fasilidas who built the first castle. Successive kings added their own castles to the complex. On the outskirts of the town there is also Fasilidas' Bath, which is an interesting building standing in an artificial pool which is still filled for occasional religious ceremonies. At the Debre Berhan Sellassie Church we can see the famous ceiling which is painted with hundreds of faces of angels and hear about the church's fascinating yet violent history. We gain a fascinating insight into these ancient times with our guided Gonder tour which includes all these sites.
We spend two nights in Gonder at a small pension.
There are no activities planned for day 44 and you are able to depart at any time.
The itinerary attached is correct at time of printing. Please note: occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. Our brochure is usually released in November each year. As such the information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you print and review a final copy of your Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. For the latest updated trip notes please visit our website: www.intrepidtravel.com
The comforts of home are more of a rarity. English is not common and the food will be quite different to what you are used to. It is important to observe some of the local customs to not cause offence. Many of the locals' standard of living may be confronting.
Be prepared for some serious physical activity. The majority of activities included on this trip will be challenging. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy your holiday.
This is a list of included activities on this trip. All other activities are optional and at your own expense. For a list of optional
activities and sightseeing available on this trip, see the optional activities section below. If you choose not to participate in the included
activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.
Elsamere Conservation Centre - Lake Naivasha
Game drive - Lake Nakuru National Park
Samburu community activities - Samburu National Reserve
Guided excursions to tribal markets and villages - Omo Valley
Rastafarian school and museum - Shashemene
Driving and game excursions - Bale Mountains
Entrance and guide - Lake Abiyata National Park
Ura Kidane Mereth Monastery and Kebran Gabriel M KChurch - Bahir Dar
Entrance Blue Nile Falls - Bahir Dar
½ Day Lake Tana reed boat trip - Bahir Dar
Guided tour of churches - Lalibela
Tigray Rockhewn Churches - Mekele
Guided city tour - Axum
Palace and church ruins - Axum
Entrance - Simien Mountains National Park
2 days guided trekking - Simien Mountains National Park
Castle Complex and Fasilidas' Bath - Gonder
Church of Debre Berhan Sellassie - Gonder
We list the following optional activities for your information. This is not an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only.
They are not necessarily endorsed or recommended by Intrepid nor included in price of this trip. If you do any of them, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and does not form part of your contract with Intrepid.
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi - US$14
Giraffe Centre, Nairobi - US$12
NNP Animal orphanage & Safari walk, Nairobi - US$10
Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi - Lunch: US$30 or Dinner: US$33
Bomas, Nairobi - US$10
National Museum, Nairobi - US$14
Horse riding (one hour), Lake Naivasha - US$23
Entrance Crescent Island Wildlife and Giraffe Sanctuary, Naivasha - US$14
Hippo Park Guided Walk, Lake Naivasha - US$20
Village Tour, Konzo - US$4
Boat trip to Crocodile Market Arba Minch - US$14
Bike Hire (one day), Arba Minch - US$2
Crocodile Farm, Arba Minch - US$2
National Park Entrance, Arba Minch - US$13
Blue Nile Falls Boat Trip, Bahir Dar - US$2
Mule Trek to Asheten Mariam or Naktula'ab Monastery, Lalibela - US$6
Church of St. Mary of Zion, Axum - US$7
Mule Trek, Simien Mountains National Park - US$5
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Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, participating in optional activities and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Please check the bill and if there's an addition of 10% service charge, there's no requirement for tipping. Otherwise, 10% of the total bill amount is appropriate.
Local markets and basic restaurants - leave the loose change.
Local guides/porters: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest US$1 per person, per day for local guides/porters.
Your crew (including the leader, cook and driver): You may also consider tipping your crew for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline US$2-3 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
A trip kitty of USD $1050 CASH per person will be required
On some overland trips you contribute to a kitty. The Kitty is an on-ground payment put into a central fund and overseen by travellers and the crew. On some trips it is compulsory while on others it is an optional contribution. It helps fund accommodation, camp meals and some included activities. Kitty amounts are subject to change to reflect local price increases.
Your kitty will be collected when you arrive for your trip either one the 1st day or in stages throughout your trip. Refer to your trip notes for exact details.
Local Partner:
Intrepid runs this trip in conjunction with Dragoman Overland. Dragoman shares our ethos for adventure travel and has many years' expertise in over landing.
While Dragoman will run the West Africa and North African sectors of our Overland program, our Nairobi to Cape Town (and reverse) departures are code-shared, with certain departures run by Intrepid (Intrepid Guerba Kenya) in one of our vehicles others by Dragoman in one of theirs. This allows us to run many more departures so you have more choice when you want to travel. You'll get the same itineraries, activities and accommodation on both Intrepid and Dragoman departures.
If you would like to know who is running your departure, Dragoman or Intrepid, please ask at the time of booking.
For our trips running from Livingston to Johannesburg (and reverse) all departures are run by Intrepid Bundu.
Flexible Itineraries:
We must emphasize that the routes, activities and places visited or described in these Trip Notes are intentions and are meant as a rough guide only. We intend following the route detailed but exact night stops cannot be guaranteed. It sometimes happens that we decide to make a change to our basic planned itinerary. This may be for a variety of reasons - climatic, road or bureaucratic conditions may demand it. Or it may be because we find a better, more interesting route. While actually en route, unexpected hospitality, a local festival or a great place to chill out can determine our exact route and itinerary on any given trip.
Overnight stops and driving distances each day may vary to best suit the needs of the group.
Group composition:
The minimum age for this trip is 18 years old and bookings for minors, even if accompanied by a parent, cannot be accepted. The upper age limit on this trip is 70 years of age.
Kitty
Rather than bringing the full amount of your kitty in cash, it is possible to pay half in USD travellers cheques. These must be issued by either American Express or Barclays Bank. Please note; it is important you are aware that if you decide on this option you are prepared to go with your leader to the bank sometime during the trip for the countersigning necessary to cash the cheques. You will also be asked to cover any exchange or commission fees – i.e. if you cash a cheque for USD500 your leader needs to receive exactly USD500 (not USD500 minus the commission or charges)
Kitty does not cover food while staying in hotels and hostels.
Maximum of 21 travellers per group
Hotels (19 nts) camping with facilities (21 nts) bush camps without facilities (3 nts)
The type and variety of accommodation is determined by conditions on each of our routes. Each route is different - on some we use a mixture of campsites and wild camps; on others we also use hotels. In Africa it is not usually practical to camp when staying in towns and cities so we use hotel accommodation and eat out in local restaurants. The frequency and regularity of hotel stops depends on the route and area.
There may be the occasional night stop, when staying in the grounds of a hotel, or at a campsite which may also have cabins available. In this case there may be a choice of camping or upgrading to a room (at additional cost). Some areas demand longer stretches without hotels than others.
Standards of hotels will obviously be different to those of western countries and an African 3 star hotel is more likely to be comparable with a European or Australian 1 star.
Nights spent camping may be in a recognised campsite, in the grounds of a hotel, or wild camping in the countryside. For these days, the duties rota system (Overland only) is adopted and all members share in general camp duties - cooking, shopping, washing up, collecting firewood, etc.
Campsites do have facilities but are usually not to the same standard as you would find in western countries. For example the bathroom facilities can be very basic (the toilets may be squat style hole in the ground). There is rarely toilet paper provided and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Not all campsites are as basic as this description; it's just to make sure there are no surprises for you. Wild camps have no facilities at all.
Accommodation on this trip is mainly in two person dome tents. Please refer to the Checklist to see if you require a mattress or sleeping bag.
Please note there may be times when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own at start or finish point hotels. If you have purchased pre or post trip accommodation you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
While camping on Overland journeys, most meals will be included. You may be required to share in cooking and shopping duties for the group's meals. When you are not camping you will have the freedom to decide where, what and with whom you eat. Please check the itinerary for details of meals included.
Allow USD $440 for meals not included.
All meals while camping
When travelling on an Overland trip you have chosen a participation camping tour. This means that you will be helping your cook prepare meals for the group. You may also get the chance to help with the shopping.
Your cook (East Africa only) will come up with meal ideas and quantities needed for large groups. Participating in the camp is usually done on a duty roster system with group of 5 or 6 people (depending on group size) having a different camp job each day. If you have any dietary requirements please tell us at the time of booking and also remind your crew at your welcome meeting.
A typical camp breakfast might be toast with spreads, cereal and something hot such as eggs or pancakes as well as tea and coffee. Lunch is almost always a sandwich with healthy salad and assorted fillings, sometime with fruit to follow. There may be a chance on occasion to buy your lunch. Dinner might be a BBQ, rice dish, pasta dish and there is always the chance to try some African food such as ugali and stew.
One thing is sure; you definitely won't go hungry or lose weight on your safari! When you are not camping you will have the freedom to decide where, what and with whom you eat.
Please Note: On the more remote sections of your trip (for example in West Africa & North Africa), your food and diet will be dependent on what is available locally as well as tinned and dry ingredients.
Overland truck, trekking
Our trucks are purpose-built, self contained safari vehicles. Intrepid's fleet of vehicles varies depending on your group size, trip route and style.
Please Note: In South Africa some departures may use vans and luggage trailers subject to group size and vehicle availability
On this trip you will be accompanied by 2 crew members, a Group Leader and a Driver. (Depending on your group size – from time to time your leader will also be your driver) note: in east Africa we have a 3rd crew member on board! Your Cook!
Your Intrepid Group Leader’s role involves organizing the overall operation and smooth-running of the trip, managing trip logistics, coordinating the kitty (where applicable) and will form work groups to take turns cooking, cleaning and shopping.
Your Group Leader will work towards making the trip as safe and enjoyable as possible for all travelers. Intrepid trips are built around the co–operation and participation of all the group members under the supervision of the group leader. The group leader will show the group how to set up and use the equipment.
While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting, especially when tracking and identifying game - we think it's the best of both worlds. Our Group Leaders are chosen for their leadership skills and are wonderful ambassadors for our company and our beautiful continent and its people.
Your Driver’s main responsibility is to get you to your destination safely; they are also responsible for the maintenance of the vehicles along the way.
Your Cook (East Africa only) is responsible for the cooking and will help to coordinate the work groups for preparing the meals and washing up! Cooks are also responsible for organizing food shopping (they are always happy to have you on board) and most importantly, they make sure high hygiene standards are kept at all times while camping.
Everyone is expected participate and carry their share of the workload, making camp chores easier. If the whole group participates it will be quicker, easier, and more fun.
We endeavor to provide the services of an experienced leader and driver; however, situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Kivi Milimani Hotel
Milimani Road
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Phone: +254-20-2722358
Fax: +254-20-2724685
The Kivi Milimani hotel is very simple but clean, comfortable and safe. All rooms have en suite with hot water. The hotel's surroundings are lovely with a pool area perfect for relaxing and groovy retro (but original!) 70's bar and restaurant.
If you have pre-booked a transfer please look out for our representative holding an Intrepid Guerba board with your name at the arrival terminal.
If you fail to see our representative walk to the Europcar desk which is located diagonally across on the far right hand side of the arrival terminal and request your transfer.
If you are making your own way to the hotel, there is a taxi stand outside the airport building. A taxi should cost approximately US$20, and must be paid in Kenyan Shillings.
We don't expect any problems (and nor should you!) but if for any reason you are unable to commence your
group trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your trip leader.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer (where available) and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing
customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions in the Trip
Notes. Should this occur, please apply to your travel agent for a refund of the transfer cost on your return.
No refund is available on missed transfers or portions of your trip owing to a different flight arrival or delayed flight arrival. Any
additional cost incurred in order to meet up with your group is at your own expense.
Belegez Pension
Near the Royal Enclosure
Gonder
Ethiopia
Phone: +251 08 114356
24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER Tel: +44 (0) 1728 862 222 This an answer phone. If outside UK office hours for non urgent questions, please leave a message. There is a number provided to call for a 24 hour manned mobile in case of genuine emergency.
Please also make sure you have access to an additional USD$400, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster, civil unrest or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route.
Please note that visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary
depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as much as possible,
but rules do change. It is important that you check for yourself.
KENYA
Kenyan visas are required by most nationalities. Visas are available at point of entry to most nationalities. Some nationalities require visas to be purchased in advance - you MUST check before departure. If you plan to purchase your visas on arrival you will need new (post 2003), clean American dollars cash and the cost is around USD25. All nationalities should check with the Kenyan embassy in their country for more information.
ETHIOPIA
Most nationalities require a visa for entry to Ethiopia. Please see this website to find your closest embassy or consulate http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-of/Ethiopia. If you are flying into Addis Ababa you can obtain a visa on arrival. You will need two passport photos and approximately US$40. You may be asked for proof of a return ticket - please carry your tour notes as proof that you are leaving overland. If you are entering at any other border than Addis Ababa airport you MUST obtain your visa in advance.
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a small charge. Self-service laundries are scarce in Africa. There are few laundry facilities outside of the large cities in Africa. We recommend you bring non-polluting, biodegradable laundry soap and hand wash while travelling in this region. You may wish to bring a piece of rope to tie between trees to act as a line and maybe even a few pegs. Our trucks carry tubs which can be used for cold water hand washing.
What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking you should pack as lightly as possible. On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage and although you will not be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes) we recommend keeping the weight under 10kg/22lb.
Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for daytrips.
WATER
The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 liter plastic bottle takes 2 liters of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion end up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments. Please avoid the purchase of bottled water by using the chemically sterilized water stored in the purpose built storage tank or in water jerry cans in your Overland vehicle. You are free to refill your bottle as many times a day as you like. You are helping the environment and your hip pocket! In some Southern African countries, tap water is treated and good to drink so you can avoid the purchase of bottled water by refilling from the tap.
LUGGAGE
The size of baggage that can be brought on this tour is limited by the locker space on the truck. Different trucks have different-sized lockers however to be safe we recommend that your bag be no larger than 66cm deep, 30cm wide, and 30cm high. The weight limit for luggage on all trucks is maximum 20kg. Backpacks should not have an external frame unless it can be easily removed and stored separately to avoid damaging other people's luggage.
CAMPING EQUIPMENT
A sleeping bag (we recommend a 3–4 season). It can get very cold at night in winter months in desert and mountainous regions. If you are travelling during the hot season you may wish to also pack a sleep sheet so you will be comfortable no matter what the weather. Pillows are not provided so please bring a travel pillow along.
In West Africa we do not provide a mattress so please bring your own (a thermarest/inflatable mattress is recommend)
A simple plastic bag/waterproof toiletry bag (that can hang on a nail on the back of a door) will be useful to keep your clothes dry inside basic camp shower structures.
CLOTHING
You will need to bring a mixture of lightweight clothing, some warm items for the evenings, and long shirts and pants for protection against mosquitoes in malarial areas. Clothes should be easy to wash and dry. Some people like to take jeans for evenings out but they can be tough to dry and should not be used for trekking. Avoid nylon and other synthetics, which can be very uncomfortable in hot weather. Ex-military or military style clothing and equipment is NOT recommended.
BATTERIES/POWER
Most of our trips have access to power to recharge batteries for phones and cameras every couple of days. We always recommend that you carry an extra battery for your camera just in case. Your vehicle will be equipped with a 12 volt “cigarette lighter” socket which may be used at the crew’s discretion, however, do bear in mind that only one piece of equipment can be charged at a time and it will not be allowed if there is a risk of running the vehicle’s batteries low. Batteries may also be recharged from hotel room wall sockets. We suggest you bring a mix of normal and rechargeable batteries and the appropriate recharging unit. Hotels and most campsites have electricity and charging of batteries is advised before checking the following day.
VALUABLES
Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables, and use your hotel safe and the safe on the overland truck to store the bulk of your money, passport, and airline tickets. It’s also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden.
We strongly recommend that you photocopy all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary.
When packing, be aware that dress standards can be conservative in some parts of Africa. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means covering shoulders and no short shorts in culturally sensitive areas (mosques, small villages, etc). We recommend a mixture of loose, lightweight clothing and warm clothing for the evenings. Topless sun bathing is unacceptable through out the whole of Africa.
The following checklist is to be used as a guide only and is not intended to be a complete packing list. Any other items that you wish to pack are at your own discretion however you should attempt to comply with the suggested luggage weight limit.
Passport
Any Visas required for this trip
Vaccination Certificates
Travel insurance including insurer details, 24 hr emergency contact telephone number and policy number
Flight Tickets
Intrepid trip confirmation voucher
Photocopies of important documents to be kept separately (we recommend you keep a copy at home as well)
Latest trip notes (this information)
Money (travellers cheques/cash/credit cards)
Travellers' cheques- keep a note of the serial numbers of your Travellers cheques and also the emergency contact numbers. Keep these details separately from the cheques.
Your local payment/Kitty ( where applicable)
Money belt or pouch (to be worn under clothes)
First aid kit
Personal Medication/prescriptions
Prescription glasses
Contact lens solution
High protection sunscreen
Lip balm
Hat / wide brim hat
Sunglasses
Insect repellent
Antihistamine / insect bite cream
Antibacterial gel / wipes
Eye mask
Ear plugs
Alarm clock
Torch/flashlight and spare batteries
Night clothes/sleepwear
Travel pillow
Travel sickness tablets
Swimming costume
Swimming towel
Sarong for bathing
Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
Refillable water bottle
Camera
Film, memory cards
Binoculars
Spare batteries
Comfortable daypack to carry your personal needs during the day
Local language phrase book
Personal audio player
Portable games / playing cards
Reading material
Luggage lock (and keys)
Smarter clothes for nights out
Warm clothes for the cooler nights
Waterproof jacket or small umbrella
Comfortable travelling clothes (light, easily washable cotton clothes are best). 2 sets recommended
1 set of casual but smart clothes for evenings out, visiting centers of religion, etc. Women should bring a skirt that covers their knees and a scarf for visiting mosques, churches and other places of worship.
Toiletries
Bath towel
Travel plug / international adapter
Mobile phone - check you have international roaming access
Rubber flip flops for showers
Camping Equipment
4 season sleeping bag (one that zips down all one side is useful for warm nights).
Inner sleep sheet
Travel pillow
Thermarest/Personal mattress
Please refer to Trip Notes (What to Take) for more details
Currency exchange rates often fluctuate. For the most up to date rates please refer to the following website:
www.oanda.com.
The best way to manage your money in Africa is a mixture of USD cash, an ATM card (best to have both Visa and MasterCard) and some traveller’s cheques.
Cash
Cash is easily changed at exchange bureaus and they generally offer the best rates. USD large bills, in good condition, 2003 series onwards only are more widely accepted; any old or damaged notes may not be accepted.
EUR or GBP are also widely accepted. The South African Rand can also be used widely in countries of Southern Africa.
When changing money, only use reputable authorized money exchange vendors and never anyone on the street. There are many instances of travellers being given counterfeit notes or being tricked when money is being counted out.
Travellers Cheques
You should also carry some traveller’s cheques for back up emergency cash.
While traveller’s cheques are undoubtedly the safest way to carry money, they are becoming harder to cash around the world and can often result in unfavorable exchange rates. It can also be tricky to reach banks during banking business hours which are often short in many African countries. Note: Receipts for traveller’s cheques are required by banks and money changers.
Visa and MasterCard
With ATMs being increasingly available in the many major towns and cities, credit or debit cards are a convenient way to access money. A charge is made for each international transaction - please check with your bank how much this fee will be.
Check with your bank before leaving home that your card can be used as a debit card in Africa. You may also want to notify your bank that you are visiting Africa as it is not unknown for banks to freeze cards which show sudden transactions in other countries.
Kitty:
West and North Africa
Please ensure you bring EUR and not US$ for the kitty and for personal spending. The exchange of US$ to EUR for the kitty will be decided by the tour leader on Day 1 of the trip. Local currencies can be readily obtained at international airports, city banks and most major hotels. You are strongly advised not to walk around with large amounts of cash.
If you are on a multi country tour, your tour leader will be able to give you an approximate idea of how much money you may need for your stay in each country.
All departure taxes should be included in your international flight ticket.
If you need to be contacted while travelling we recommend email. Email cafes are generally available throughout the regions we visit, although it is possible you may be without email contact for several days on some itineraries. If someone wishes to contact you in an emergency while you are on one of our trips we recommend that they contact your local booking agent, or refer to our emergency contact details. We don't recommend that family and friends try to contact you through hotels, as they are subject to change and the reception staff may not speak English.
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local partner straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case please ask the leader if you may speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip but we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
All Intrepid travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully in the group travel experience. If in the opinion of our group leader or company representative any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Intrepid reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund. We therefore ask that you read the itinerary in these trip notes thoroughly and then realistically self-assess your physical ability to complete the trip as described. Please consult with your doctor if you have any doubts.
There are no specific health requirements for this trip. However, you should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.
Yellow Fever
A valid international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required in many countries in Africa. You may be needed to present this on arrival at the airport or border crossing. Some countries will refuse entry if you are unable to present your certificate. It is also quite common for your home country to request a Yellow Fever certificate on your arrival back home. Please check with your doctor before leaving home about the Yellow Fever requirements for the countries you will be visiting.
Drinking water:
As a rule we recommend you do not drink tap water, even in hotels, as it contains much higher levels of different minerals than the water you may have at home. For local people this is not a problem as their bodies are used to this and can cope, but for travellers from other continents, drinking the tap water can result in illness. Generally this is not serious, an upset stomach being the only symptom, but it is enough to spoil a day or two of your holiday. Bottled water is widely available but we recommend that you fill up from your vehicle (we treat our water) if you are on a camping trip. Water consumption should be about 3 litres a day (this should be easy for most).
First Aid:
The leader will be carrying a basic First Aid kit, but can not administer any drugs. Re-hydration salts, motion sickness tablets, and diarrhoea blockers are available from many pharmacies.
Please inform the leader of any specific medical requirements on day 1 at your group meting.
**Please note that this trip spends time above 2800 metres/9200 feet where it is possible to experience some adverse effects on your health due to the altitude, potentially including Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) and High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).
Because of this it is very important that you make yourself aware of the cause and effects of travelling at altitude and monitor your health during this trip. For further information please refer to the AMS information sheet located on the 'Trip Notes' link for your trip on our website or check out the following website http://www.treksafe.com.au/medical/altitude_illness.htm.
Your leader will also hand you a copy of the AMS information sheet during your trip as well as holding a short meeting prior to travelling to altitudes above 2800m/9200ft for the first time.
If you are starting your trip in a destination above 2800m/9200ft we strongly advise reading this information prior to arrival.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's Safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trips: www.intrepidtravel.com/safety.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities however during your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy at www.intrepidtravel.com/safety.
We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it is being implemented in the field.
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in Africa differ from those in the western world and not all hotels have a fire exit or smoke detectors. You may stay at hotels with unfenced pools and no life guard on duty. Some hotel balconies do not meet UK standards in terms of the width of the balcony fence being narrower than 10cm.
Pick-pocketing is very common, especially in larger cities. We strongly recommend that you do not carry large amounts of cash and use a secure neck wallet or a money belt.
Travellers must exercise common sense and caution at all times. You should stick to set travel arrangements and avoid unknown areas. Always keep a photocopy of your passport, airline tickets and a record of your travellers' cheques and credit card numbers separate from where you keep the originals. You should avoid carrying large amounts of cash, or walking by yourself at night.
While staying in National Parks it is important that you listen to any advice given by your tour leader and the park rangers regarding responsible and safe behavior.
On some trip you will at times stay in unfenced campsites within National Parks. While this is a fantastic experience, there are a few safety rules to follow. Please listen to the safety advice of your leader and park rangers.
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your tour leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact telephone number rather than the Bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Please go to www.intrepidtravel.com/insurance.php for links to various travel insurance providers.
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the
frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and
likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group
- patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience.
Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time,
ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best
trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on
your part.
Please note that due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information
about your fellow travellers booked on your trip prior to departure.
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender for the duration of the trip, in accommodation ranging from twin to multi-share. Please note some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis - where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our Comfort and Original style trips you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you will have your own room (where available). Please refer to the important notes if this trip has a single supplement and any accommodation on the trip that the single supplement will not apply to. Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour, pre- and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
We believe strongly in low impact or rather positive impact tourism. Broadly speaking this means that we try to minimise the negative aspects of tourism on the local cultures and environments that we visit and highlight the positive aspects. Please refer to our website at www.intrepidtravel.com/responsibletravel for further details and suggestions on how you can be a responsible traveller.
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Intrepid travellers. Intrepid's philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make our destinations such special places. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Since Intrepid Travel commenced operating in 1989 we have been committed to giving something back to the communities we visit. One way has been through our support for local humanitarian, development and conservation projects. Many of our travellers want to contribute something too. To make things easier we established The Intrepid Foundation. All donations to The Intrepid Foundation will be matched by Intrepid Travel dollar for dollar, up to AU$5,000 per donor and a total of AU$300,000 for all donors in each financial year. And every cent gets there as Intrepid Travel pays for all the administration costs. Donating is simple and secure. Please ask your group leader for information on the projects we support in the region, through The Intrepid Foundation; or go to our website: www.theintrepidfoundation.org
We currently have 2 projects in North West Africa which you can support through the Intrepid Foundation and have your donation matched by Intrepid Travel:
1. Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) - you may visit their centre on the outskirts of Luxor where they work to rehabilitate injured, sick and mistreated donkeys, horses, mules, dogs, camels and other animals; and to educate local people in appropriate animal care.
2. Handicapped Project Horizon - in Ouarzazate, is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of local people with disabilities through rehabilitation, and developing their health, and social and economic empowerment. We may observe their local artisans and assist through making purchases from their wonderful range of handicrafts.
More information can be found at: www.theintrepidfoundation.org
Orphanage Tourism:
In recent times orphanage tourism has become popular in Africa. Intrepid Travel does not support unscheduled or random visits to orphanages and children's institutions, as these are a child's home - a place that should be safe and respect their right to privacy and dignity. Undoubtedly the majority of travellers have best interests at heart, but the reality is orphanage visits can negatively impact the children. For more information on how you can help protect children during your travels, see:
www.intrepidtravel.com/pdf/rt/ChildSafe_Traveller_Tips.pdf
www.childsafe-international.org
This trip may include some pre-arranged visits to organisations that have been vetted by Intrepid Travel, and these will be facilitated by your group leader.
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