East Africa

      Nairobi, Kenya

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      Imprint Tours
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      118 reviews
      Sep 10 - 20, 2024
      Group size: 12 - 21
      East Africa
      Nairobi, Kenya

      Imprint Tours
      • Email address verified
      118 reviews

      $4,395
      Deposit: $600
      Sep 10 - 20, 2024
      Group size: 12 - 21

      About this trip

      Africa is a destination that captures the imagination of travelers like no other. The name of the game in East Africa is:  Safari! Kenya provides the best game viewing on the continent. We will experience the classic savannas of the Masi Mara, the Rhinos of Nakuru, the flamingo populated lakes of the rift valley, and the delights of Nairobi. Come join us while we seek the Big Five and more. For those who choose our optional extension to Rwanda/Uganda, you’ll experience the emotionally impactful Genocide Museum and scale the slopes of Virunga in pursuit of Mountain Gorillas. 

      Available Packages

      Double/Twin

      For couples or traveling companions.

      Price is per person based on double occupancy.

      $4,395
      Deposit:$600
      Single Traveler

      For individuals traveling alone, paying the Single Supplement.

      $4,795
      Deposit:$600
      Single Willing to Share

      For the individual who doesn't want to pay the Single Supplement and is willing to share a room with a traveler of the same gender.

      Note - If Imprint is unable to find a traveler willing to share you will be required to pay the Single Supplement*

      $4,395
      Deposit:$600

      Available options

      Ugandan Gorillas - Double/Twin
      $1,795
      Deposit: $0

      For couples or traveling companions.

      Price is per person based on double occupancy.

      Ugandan Gorillas - Single
      $2,045
      Deposit: $0

      For individuals traveling alone, paying the Single Supplement.

      Ugandan Gorillas - Single Share
      $1,795
      Deposit: $0

      For the individual who doesn't want to pay the Single Supplement and is willing to share a room*

      MM Supplement
      $180
      Deposit: $0

      Supplement for increased cost of Masai Mara entrance fees.

      $4,395
      Deposit: $600

      Double/Twin

      Itinerary

      East Africa
      Itinerary

      Day 1 Nairobi
      Happy Hour & Meeting
      We will gather in our Nairobi hotel for a Happy Hour and get-acquainted meeting. We’ll get to know one another and get excited about our upcoming tour.


      Day 2 Nanyuki
      Giraffe Center
      We will kick off our first morning together with a visit to the Giraffe Center, a conservation organization established to protect the vulnerable giraffes of East Africa. We’ll enjoy an “up close and personal” visit with the resident giraffes. After, we will drive to Nanyuki town in the foothills of Mt Kenya. In the evening we'll drive to the Old Moses lookout point for a sundowner with views of Mt Kenya and Laikipia plateau.


      Day 3 Nakuru
      Mt Kenya
      We’ll make an early start today to do a short scenic hike of Mt Kenya before departing for Nakuru in the afternoon. Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa.


      Day 4 Nakuru
      Game Drives
      After breakfast we head to Lake Nakuru National Park for a full day experience. Our objective for Nakuru is the elusive Rhinoceros. Nakuru boasts a protected sanctuary and some of the highest concentration of Rhinos in Kenya. It is also home to the vulnerable Rothschild Giraffe and we hope to see some of the famous flamingos on Lake Nakuru. For those who love birdwatching, the park offers an opportunity to see an impressive variety of species.


      Day 5 Lake Naivasha
      Menengai Crater; Boat Excursion; High Tea; Lake Elementaita
      A morning departure takes us to remarkable Menengai crater for impressive views and photos before setting off to Lake Naivasha. Enroute we’ll stop for flamingo spotting on Lake Elementaita. Upon arrival in Naivasha we will have a boat excursion on the lake and high tea at Elsamere, the storied home of Joy Adamson.


      Day 6 Naivasha/Hell’s Gate NP
      Game Drive; Walking Safari; Canyon Hike
      Today will be a busy day. We’ll start with some wildlife viewing – mostly of the avian variety on Lake Naivasha. Then, for those inclined, a walking safari at Crater Lake. After lunch we’ll host another optional hike, this time through the dramatic canyon of Hells Gate National Park.


      Day 7  Masai Mara
      Maasai Village Visit
      Today is a travel day. We’ll have a leisurely start and break up our driving day with a visit to a Maasai village, arriving in the late afternoon in the Masai Mara. The MM is Kenya’s premium savanna game viewing park. It is consistently ranked at or near the top of African parks for big cat spotting. By one metric MM ranks #1 for lions, #2 for rhinos, #1 for leopards, and #1 for cheetahs. After settling in the camp, we will head out for an evening game drive to explore what mother nature has to offer.


      Days 8 - 9  Masai Mara
      Game Drives
      Our days in the MM will be quite similar. We’ll engage in early and late game drives, pursuing the “Big Five” and taking advantage of each day’s best photographic light. The middle of our days will typically be spent back at camp for lunch and to relax by the pool. Occasionally, there will be optional activities such as a Hot Air Balloon Ride, Maasai cultural tours, or walking safaris.


      Day 10 Nairobi
      Game Drive; Happy Hour
      If in the previous week of safari, there is any important wildlife we have missed, we’ll have a final morning game drive before departing for Nairobi. Your afternoon will be free for last minute shopping or packing up for your journey home. We’ll gather for a final Happy Hour to share safari photos and toast to our new travel experiences.


      Day 11 tour over
      Our tour officially ends after breakfast. Imprint will assist in airport transfer arrangements.


      [Itinerary details & hotels subject to change]


      What’s Included:
      10 night’s accommodation; All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners; All transport in a custom safari vehicle; All tips (tour director, Imprint escort, drivers, group meals, hotel/lodge/camp staffs); Full-time services of Kenyan tour manager and Imprint escort; All entrances:  Masi Mara NP, Nakuru NP, Lake Naivasha NP, Hells Gate NP, Mt Kenya NP; All activities: at least 7 game drives, Lake Naivasha boat excursion, Hells Gate canyon hike, Crater Lake hike, high tea at Elsamere Lodge, Naivasha bird watching excursion, Giraffe Center visit

      Important Exceptions:
      Tour participants are responsible for the cost of drinks, free-time sightseeing & optional activities, and visas. See our Terms and Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above.

      Uganda Gorilla Adventure (UGA)

      Day 1  Kigali - Bwindi National Park
      For those extending from the East Africa tour, a morning flight transports you to Kigali Rwanda (flight included). Upon arrival at Kigali Airport you’ll be met by our local representative and transported to the Genocide Museum. After lunch together you will drive through the verdant rolling hills of Rwanda to the Ugandan border and Bwindi National Park. After dinner you’ll be briefed on the next day's activities.


      Day 2  Bwindi
      After an early breakfast you leave for our highly anticipated Gorilla trekking experience. You’ll drive in sturdy 4x4s to Rushaga HQ where you will be allocated to a Gorilla family to track. Rushaga sector is well known for sheltering a high number of habituated mountain gorilla families. Interacting with these docile but magnificent animals is a memorable experience. Each gorilla family is led by a Silverback who determines the movements and daily activities within the family. Your adventure will take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours, depending on how far you must trek to find our respective gorilla groups.


      Day 3  Kigali
      After breakfast you will make the drive back to Kigali, where you may be dropped at the International Airport, or at a Kigali hotel. The extension ends with arrival in Kigali about 13:00.


      [Itinerary details & hotels subject to change]

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      Imprint Tours
      118 reviews
      We at Imprint Tours believe travel broadens horizons, introduces new ways to see the world, equips us with a new frame of reference for evaluating our own society, breaks down prejudice, and promotes global understanding. Therefore, we endeavor to “Travel with Intent”: an intention to take a reflective, introspective approach; connect with the cultures we visit; and balance the enjoyment of discovery with responsible travel. We want our “imprint” on the planet to be light and our “imprint” on the local culture to be positive.

      Reviews

      This trip completed a 15-year bucket list travel dream. We were thrilled to find that Imprint tours would again be offering this combination trip. We were exceptionally pleased with the wide variety of sites and experiences included, which provided a well-rounded experience. We felt safe at all times. The experience of other cultures can be uncomfortable at times, but in our minds, this is what makes a travel experience authentic. Imprint tours provided an organized, detailed, engaging tour. But the true talent of Imprint is the ability and willingness to pivot when plans do not go as expected. In travel that happens, and it is the true professional who cares about their participants who can quickly swivel and provide an equal or better experience. This is where Imprint shines. This small travel company deserves 5 stars for caring for clients.
      By Peggy Denise B for Egypt and Jordan on Nov 29, 2024
      Fantastic trip! Our tour guide, Reid, is so knowledgeable about history and shared great information throughout the tour. The sites, the views, the food, and our travel group were amazing.
      By Susan S for Best of Greece on Nov 08, 2024
      Fantastic tour. Reid was an excellent tour guide. The expert guides at the various locations were also very good, especially the ones in Athens, Epidaurus, Delphi, and Olympia. My friend and I arrived 2 days early and stayed at the tour hotel in Athens. It was in a convenient location, had an outstanding breakfast, and a helpful staff. We appreciated the informal history presentations by Reid on the bus, and the regularly scheduled restroom breaks. I think Imprint Tours attracts seasoned travelers who understand the importance of staying on a schedule and following instructions when traveling in a group of 24. We all got along well. We especially appreciated the extra early morning visit to Meteora for picture-taking when there were no crowds or other tour buses. A special thanks to Reid for sharing with us various local snacks. I purchased the sesame “candy” at Duty Free to bring back to the U.S.
      By Deborah C for Best of Greece on Nov 08, 2024
      Enjoyed the experience- friendly travelers, informative guides, saw lots of the countryside, amazing bus driver, delicious food.
      By Susan S for Best of Greece on Nov 08, 2024
      LG
      I would describe this tour as good, not great. That is mainly because I've traveled to many other countries and have seen a lot that looks like Greece elsewhere. The tour guide at Olympus (Niki?) was fantastic and she made it so much more interesting than I expected. Conversely, the guide in Santorini was fake, forced and not interesting. Santorini was a disappointment - what's the point if you don't see the famed blue domes? It's just another touristy island. The wonderful guide in Athens (Fani?) was excellent and I wish we could have spent MUCH more time with her. The tours of the two museums (Acropolis and Archeological) were much, much too rushed. Those of us who enjoy museums wanted a lot more time there. If it can't be incorporated into the itinerary, we need advance warning that we should plan to spend a day or more before or after the tour to see what we want. If I had known the museums would be so abbreviated, I would have extended my time in Athens. The free day we had (vacation from our vacation) was not good because of the location. The hotel view was spectacular, no doubt, but there was nothing to do. Expecting us to walk up and down the incredibly steep steps (on the shortcut) to the town is not reasonable. Not having a golf cart or some kind of transportation to town is not reasonable. Travelers don't bring heavy books to read so there's nothing to read in English to kill the time. No spa, no massage, no local market, no nothing. At our age, sunbathing is not something we do, either. I don't travel to hike (can do that anywhere in the US). Pick a different town where there's something to do. So, for beginner travelers, I'd say that this tour would have been wonderful but for me as an experienced traveler, it didn't give me anything unique or especially noteworthy.
      By Lura G for Best of Greece on Nov 08, 2024
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