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	Kenya has some of Africa's most spectacular scenery with volcanoes, lakes, immense grassy plains and a beautiful coastline. If you go between July and September you can see the world's greatest wildlife migration in the Masai Mara. It is somewhere you can meet local Masai and other tribes if you wish. You can choose the traditional vehicle-based route or the more remote and adventurous fly-in route.	Home About us Contact us Our Services Terms

Kilimanjaro & Beach Holiday

Itinerary gives you both Adventure & Relaxation: Climb Kilimanjaro - Machame Route and afterwards take in the history and culture of Zanzibar whilst relaxing by the Indian Ocean!

The Great Serengeti Trail

This trip are the home of large to small animals including birds and reptiles, also there are luxury to standard lodges, luxury to standard tented camps and budget campsites. Inside and outside the parks

Great Tour Safari

Visit the 'big five' areas of Tanzania on this 4 night safari. The itinerary starts with a Tarangire Park, and then continues to Lake Manyara, Serengeti and to be ends Ngorongoro Crater.

Mara Budget Time Saver

This great value budget road safari takes you to Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous and finest game sanctuary. Your stay is in a lodge not under tents unlike most budget offers. The Mara offers wildlife in such variety and abundance that it is difficult to believe....

Twin Attractions Special

This tour combines Kenya’s twin attractions- the safari and beach experience. You begin at Aberdares where you find icy rivers, spectacular waterfalls and rain forests. Here elephants, buffalos and other animals visit you at the floodlit waterholes of The Ark.

Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar

An unforgettable holiday! - The very best of Tanzania's wildlife parks combined with a beach holiday in Zanzibar. Perfect for Honeymooners.

Uganda Gorilla Tracking

Uganda is best know for its amazing Gorilla tracking safaris. Additional activities include white water rafting, birding and mountaneering excusrions.

Kenya Safaris

A very comprehensive one week safari of Kenya. The safari starts from Nairobi, goes straight to the Lake Baringo, then to Lake Nakuru and to be ends Masai Mara

Romantic Safari

This is the perfect 14 day holiday for romantics - combining a Tanzanian safari with time on the beach in Zanzibar....

Historical Tour - 9 nights

This is the most popular circuit for those visiting Ethiopia - the 'Cradle of Mankind'. See a range of fabulous constructions, such as the enchanting castles in Gondar; the imposing obelisks at Axum and the incredible, rock-hewn churches around Lalibela. Enjoy a boat trip on the Lake Tana. Aside from the awe inspiring constructions at each of these sites, you'll be able to take in a fine blend of scenic delights, natural history (birding is great along this route) and you'll get to know the charming Ethiopian people.
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Itinerary: 9 nights

DAY 1: Arrive in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. At Bole International Airport, you will be met by our Ethiopian agents, who will assist you with formalities and transfer you to the hotel. If time allows our agents will take you to the National Museum, local cathedrals with exquisite artwork, traditional coffee shops where you can purchase fresh coffee and if there is time visit the merkato (Africa's largest open air market). Overnight stay at the Ghion Hotel (dinner, bed and breakfast).

Ghion Hotel **

The Ghion Hotel is situated in the centre of town and is a typical government hotel. There is an attractive garden with a thermal swimming pool in the complex. There are several restaurants, a night club, a casino and tennis court. The rooms are basic with ensuite bathrooms and TV.

DAY 2: Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your flight to Bahir Dar, the source of the Blue Nile. Lake Tana is the largest lake in Ethiopia and the various islands and peninsulas are home to more than twenty monasteries most of which were founded during the 14th Century. The Zege Peninsula has a large natural forest with a large population of monkeys and forest birds. Travel from Bahir Dar by motorised boat to Ura Kidhane Mihret which has one of the most beautiful churches in this region with over hundred paintings. Bahir Dar is a birdwatcher's delight with regular sightings of white pelicans, hornbills, cranes, storks, rollers, bee eaters etc. Overnight stay at the Papyrus Hotel (Full board).

Papyrus Hotel **

This basic hotel is situated on the outskirts of town. It has a large swimming pool and offers comfortable bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

DAY 3: After breakfast a morning excursion to the Blue Nile Falls, not far from the source of the mighty Blue Nile River. The vehicle stops about forty-five minutes from the actual falls and from here you will walk down a small ravine, across the Portuguese Bridge and up to the Blue Nile Falls - fairly strenuous but not unbearable. Please remember to wear proper hiking shoes/boots and stock up on bottled water. Back to the hotel for lunch and then a visit to one of the popular markets in Bahir Dar, or alternatively do some bird watching in the forest. Overnight stay at the Papyrus Hotel (Full Board).

A special note: Unfortunate consequences of a hydroelectric development have caused the virtual disappearance of the Blue Nile Falls. As well as destroying the beauty of the falls, the project is likely to have severe long-term effects on both the plant and bird life of the region. While at this stage the bird and plant life is still spectacular, visitors need to be aware that the falls are not as impressive as they once were. At this stage, when electrical demand is low and in the rainy season, the diversion through the hydroelectric plant is switched off for several hours at the time allowing the falls to resume some of their former glory.

DAY 4: After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Gondar, a remarkable town founded in 1632 by the great Emperor Fasilidas. Gondar was the royal capital of Ethiopia. After checking into your hotel you will set off to explore the castles and Emperor Fasilidas bathing pool. From here it is a short walk to the Debre Birhan Selassie church, possibly the most famous church in Ethiopia with breathtaking murals on the ceiling. Goha hotel is your accommodation for the night. (Full board).
Goha Hotel ***
This 64 room hotel is perched on top of a hill with great views over the city. Goha Hotel is also part of the Ghion Hotel chain. Large veranda great for sundowners.