See Mount Kilimanjaro and the Big Five

On this guided safari, you’ll see loads of breathtaking African animals, including elephants, giraffes, and monkeys as you travel through multiple cities in Kenya and Tanzania. If you’re feeling more adventurous, you can opt for the extended 11-day trip and hike Africa’s tallest mountain. Mount Kilimanjaro is made up of three conical peaks that rise to 19,000 feet. No matter which option you choose, this tour includes:

• Round-trip airfare from Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Washington (IAD), San Francisco (SFO), or Los Angeles (LAX)
• 1 night of accommodations at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi
• 1 night of accommodations at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge in Amboseli National Park
• 1 night of accommodations at Olasiti Lodge in Arusha
• 1 night of accommodations at Maweninga Camp in Tarangire National Park
• 1 night of accommodations at Bashay Rift Lodge in Bashay
• 2 nights of accommodations at Olduvai Camp near Olduvai Gorge
• Transport in a luxury 4x4 safari land cruiser
• Unlimited game drives during park hours
• 26 meals: 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners
• All national-park, reserve, and conservation fees
• Airport and ground transfers
• Daily bottled water
• Enrollment in amref.org emergency air evacuation service
• English-speaking driver/naturalist and guide

The extended trip includes the above, plus:

• 1 extra night of accommodations at Olasiti Lodge in Arusha
• 3 additional meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the final day)

Days 1 and 2: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

After an overnight flight from the United States, you’ll arrive in Nairobi on day 2 and be greeted by the Odyssey Safaris staff. They’ll transport you to your hotel. From there, you can relax in your room, explore the property, or join an optional excursion.

• Feed giraffes and see warthogs at Langata Giraffe Centre.
• See elephants and black rhinos at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, part of which is an elephant orphanage.
• Karen Blixen Museum: Tour the home of the famed author, whose memoir Out of Africa was adapted into an Oscar-winning movie. Most of it was shot on the museum grounds.

Day 3: Amboseli National Park, Kenya

In the morning, you’ll be driven to Amboseli National Park, where you’ll experience your first game drive. You’ll also get your first glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro rising up from the savanna.

• Herds of elephants drink from freshwater lakes here. The park is a refuge for hundreds of the tusked mammals.
• Keep an eye out for hyenas and cheetahs.

Day 4: Arusha National Park, Tanzania

Today you’ll move into Tanzania, where your home base will be the city of Arusha. It’s located close to some of Africa’s most famous landscapes—Mount Kilimanjaro is only about 70 miles northeast.

• Arusha National Park is home to black-and-white colobus monkeys, warthogs, and flamingos. You might see leopards slinking around in the late afternoon.
• The centerpiece of the park is Mount Meru, an active stratovolcano that rises nearly 15,000 feet.

Day 5: Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

This park is home to more than 500 bird species and large herds of elephants and giraffes. Because it’s relatively small, it has a denser concentration of wildlife, so you have a greater chance of seeing animals in action.

• Rare animals: Gerenuk, lesser kudu, greater kudu, oryx, and even eland may be more easily found here than in other parks thanks to its size and altitude.
• Elephants on parade: Herds in the park can be as many as 300 strong, making for an impressive photo op.

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Ernest Hemingway called this park the loveliest he had seen in Africa. It’s centered on Lake Manyara, whose dramatic stone rift reaches more than 1,900 feet in height.

• Action-packed day: Day 6 includes three game drives and a picnic lunch.
• Animals to look out for: elephants, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and baboons

Days 7 and 8: Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania

Often called the Eighth Wonder of the World, Ngorongoro Conservation Area encompasses a soaring plateau of volcanic highlands and craters. It was originally designed to accommodate indigenous Masai communities and visitors, so you might see villagers grazing their cattle and donkeys.

• The Big Five: View buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions, and rhinos on a full-day game drive with lunch.
• Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera. It’s densely packed with some 250,000 wild animals, including the prehistoric black rhinoceros. On day 7, you’ll head to the floor of the caldera on a full-day crater tour.

Days 9 and 10: Depart Tanzania or Extend Your Trip

Depending on the option you choose, on day 9 you’ll either do a game drive in the morning and lunch in Arusha before you begin your journey home, or you’ll take an extended adventure to Mount Kilimanjaro.

• If you stay: You’ll spend day 9 hiking the mountain and depart on day 10, arriving home on day 11. You’ll get an extra day’s worth of meals, too.
• Mount Kilimanjaro: You will have seen the peak rising in the distance throughout your trip; this is your chance to see the behemoth up close and explore its rocky gorges.
• Additional extensions: You may also extend your trip to travel to the Serengeti or Zanzibar. Contact Odyssey Safaris for details.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? This offer includes departures from from Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS), New York (JFK), Washington, DC (IAD), San Francisco (SFO), and Los Angles (LAX) airport. Departures from additional airports may be available for a supplemental cost. Contact Odyssey Safaris at 855-272-3274 for availability and pricing.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Extensions are subject to availability.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? View the departure dates listed in the deal options above. If there are multiple dates listed in a deal option, call Odyssey Safaris at 855-272-3274 for the most up-to-date availability.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? We suggest calling to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem. If Odyssey Safaris is unable to book the stay you want during the available dates and before the book-by date, Groupon will refund your purchase.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? Children must be at least 8 years old to travel on this tour. Each traveler must purchase a Groupon Voucher. Triple rooms are not available.

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