02 May 2027 - 19 May 2027 (18 days)
USD10,550 SPACES AVAILABLE
Tour Price (Per person): USD10,550 (GBP8,035 * EUR9,245 * AUD14,913)
Single Supplement: USD840 (GBP640 * EUR736 * AUD1,187)
Pricing notes : *prices are estimated and dates may change*
Embark on an 18-day Mega Wildlife Safari through Kenya and Tanzania, starting in Arusha and traveling through iconic destinations such as Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Amboseli National Parks. Witness the breathtaking landscapes of the Great Rift Valley, experience the thrill of encountering diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, and the majestic Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. Explore the ancient history at Olduvai Gorge, marvel at the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, and discover the unique species of Buffalo Springs and Lake Nakuru. This safari offers unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography, cultural experiences with the Maasai people, and stays in comfortable lodges amidst stunning natural settings.
Greater and Lesser Flamingo, Kori Bustard, Grey Crowned Crane, Secretarybird, Bateleur, Southern Ground Hornbill, Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, Vulturine Guineafowl and Golden-breasted Starling.
Lion, Leopard, African Buffalo, Elephant, Spotted Hyena, Masai, Reticulated and Rothschild’s Giraffe, Cheetah, Serval, Hippopotamus, Black and White Rhinoceros, Bat-eared Fox, Kongoni, Bohor Reedbuck, Kirk’s Dik-dik, Grevy’s Zebra, Lesser Kudu, Gerenuk and Beisa Oryx.
The tour covers diverse habitats, including the volcanic landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater, the lush lakeside environment of Lake Manyara, the vast grasslands of the Serengeti, the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Crater, the swampy plains of Amboseli, the forested slopes of Mt. Kenya, the arid zones of Buffalo Springs, and the alkaline waters of Lake Nakuru.
The tour spans various climates, from the cool, temperate conditions of Ngorongoro Crater and Ngorongoro Highlands, to the warm, tropical climate of Lake Manyara and the Serengeti, the arid and dry weather in Amboseli and Buffalo Springs, and the moderate, equatorial climate of Mt. Kenya and Lake Nakuru.
6 and 1 Rockjumper Leader
The tour maintains a moderate pace, combining leisurely wildlife safaris and cultural visits with ample time for relaxation and photography, ensuring a well-balanced and immersive experience of East Africa's diverse landscapes and wildlife.
Stay in comfortable lodges and safari camps, offering both convenience and scenic views.
Mount Kilimanjaro, Rift Valley, Wildebeest migration, Olduvai Gorge, Mt Kenya, Maasai ai and Samburu tribes, African curios
Capture stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vibrant birdlife throughout the tour.
Greg de Klerk was a wonderful leader. He knew exactly how to lead this relaxed tour. He always made sure that the needs of everyone in group were being met. He also demonstrated incredible knowledge of both the birds and the animals. I would go anywhere with him on another related tour.
This was one of the best five of the 53 guided birding tours I have taken! Paul Josop is not only a truly excellent local guide who knows African birds and their calls phenomenally well, but is also extremely pleasant to deal with, polite, supportive of all levels of participant birding skills and very thoughtful. Paul also has an infectious sense of humor: We all laughed a lot on this tour! He loves to teach participants the finer points of the biology of the animals and plants encountered on a tour; he also managed group dynamics very well. It is clear that Paul enjoys guiding and he is very focused on getting all of the tour participants onto every bird species we encountered: He is living proof of my dictum that ""A good local guide is a thing of joy"". Our two local guide/drivers, Roger in Tanzania and Edson in Kenya, were also excellent: They dealt very well with severely pot-holed African roads and erratic African drivers and traffic; they also pointed out very many birds and big game as we bounced through the national parks, reserves and paved roads, all filled with aggressive opposing traffic! They have my highest recommendation. However, I do urge the local tour operator, Tanzania Birding and Beyond, to have their Land Cruiser passenger seats rebuilt - they were singularly uncomfortable on our long drives. This Rockjumper tour has my highest recommendation for all levels of participants' birding skills.
This was our first Rockjumper tour and we had such a good time, we have already booked a second tour. Rockjumper is an incredibly well-organized group and we didn't have any travel or housing-related issues during the entire trip. I'm sure Rockjumper is not the least expensive tour group you can travel with, but in this case I believe you get what you pay for. Our guide Quinton "Paul" Josop was amazing. His knowledge of birds was incredible and his enthusiasm was contagious. He was a lot of fun to travel with. In fact he was such a good guide we chose our second trip specifically because he was also a guide for that trip. We can't wait to travel again!
Great trip – close encounters with a lot of target birds and mammals, exciting habitats, comfortable accommodations and an outstanding guide. Glen must be one of the foremost authorities on African birds and I learned a great deal from him regarding ecology, behaviour, systematics and conservation.
The tour was great. The administration pre-tour was not. We received an itinerary that was backwards - starting in Arusha, whereas we started in Nairobi. We didn’t find out about where we were staying until very late, which made our own arrangements difficult. There were a lot of confusion about where we were staying in Nairobi, and we booked the BOMA Inn for two nights prior, thinking that was where we were staying but it wasn’t. But it was too late to change it to the BOMA. The itinerary featured a lot of driving which was wearing. The first jeep we had for Kenya was sub-standard. There were literally bits falling off the vehicle. The first thing we had to do is get new windscreen wipers put on which took about 30 min. The back seats were very tight and the cushion on one was ripped and uncomfortable. When we got to Tanzania we had a brand new vehicle which was much better. I don’t agree with treating the drivers differently to the guide. I think this is a very colonial approach and segregating them to different accommodation and meals is discriminatory, given the work they do and the long days they work. On the positive side both drivers were excellent, particularly Kevin, the first driver who was an excellent birder. Ryan was an excellent guide. He was highly organised, helped us all to see the birds and was always pleasant and friendly. We would travel with him again. The accommodation was excellent, as was the food. Rockjumper is an expensive tour company relative to some others. It was our first time with Rockjumper and we would consider travelling with you again. Thanks to Ryan and the drivers for a very memorable experience. Suse
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