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ESCORTED TOURS 2020-2021
“Adventure by day, luxury by night”
Dear traveller,
In 1962, I founded Abercrombie & Kent with nothing more than a game-changing idea,
a refrigerated ex-Army truck, and $100 in my pocket. A&K pioneered a new way to
travel, one that combines authentic local access with five-star style, and unparalleled
expertise. Today, our escorted tours, which still reflect that nearly 60-year-old ethos
of excellence, illuminate the world’s most inspiring places in a style in which you have
always longed to experience them.
Carefully designed by A&K experts in more than 55 offices in over 30 countries around
the globe, any of the escorted tours in this brochure make for the journey of a lifetime.
Choose from two types of tours: in-depth Immersive Journeys, on which early-booking
solo travellers pay no single supplement; and faster-paced Luxury Small Group
Journeys, which feature the VIP Travelling Bellboy® and Traveller’s Valet® services.
Whichever you opt for, you will travel in a small group of no more than 18, on an
itinerary that balances must-see sites with overlooked attractions known only to the
The itinerary, resident locals. You’ll tailor your journey to your interests with the Design your Day® concept,
available on all tours in 2020. Your resident tour director will imbue each visit with
tour director, and my his or her unique perspective, while a handpicked luxury hotel, wilderness lodge, or
fellow travellers were
sanctuary-like river boat will provide a comfortable retreat at day’s end.
all factors that made We hope you’re inspired to start thinking about your next luxury adventure on an
escorted tour with A&K.
for a joyful, relaxing, As always, I wish you happy travels…
yet educational
experience. It was my
first A&K escorted
tour, but it definitely
won’t be my last
Geoffrey Kent
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Abercrombie & Kent
Ms D, 2019 Follow @geoffrey_kent on Instagram
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Contents
INTRODUCTION EUROPE
Letter from Geoffrey Kent......................................................... 3 The Treasures of Russia............................................................ 58
Why travel with A&K................................................................ 6
Why an A&K Escorted Tour..................................................... 8 INDIAN SUBCONTINENT
Design your Day®..................................................................... 10 Splendours of the Golden Triangle........................................ 62
Luxury accommodation.......................................................... 12 The Secrets of Southern India................................................. 66
Extend your journey & book your flights with A&K.......... 13 The Spice Lands of Sri Lanka.................................................. 70
Immersive Journeys................................................................. 14
Luxury Small Group Journeys................................................ 15 SOUTH-EAST ASIA & THE FAR EAST
A&K Philanthropy................................................................... 16 The Wonders of China............................................................. 74
Why choose an A&K safari..................................................... 18 Across China: Tibet & the Yangtze........................................ 78
Deciding on your safari destination....................................... 19 Journey Through Japan: From Tokyo to Kyoto.................... 82
Classic Japan.............................................................................. 86
AFRICA Rhythms of South-East Asia................................................... 88
South Africa & Victoria Falls.................................................. 20 Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat...........................................92
Botswana Safari in Style........................................................... 22 Cruising the Mekong: Siam, Saigon & Angkor Wat............ 94
The Great Migration Safari in Style........................................ 26
Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari.......................................... 30 LATIN AMERICA
Climb Kilimanjaro: Summiting the Machame Route.......... 34 Peru’s Ancient Marvels............................................................ 98
A Naturalist’s Guide to Madagascar Inside Tracks in Argentina & Brazil..................................... 102
with Dr Charlie Gardner......................................................... 38 Marvels of Chile...................................................................... 106
NORTH AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST FURTHER INFORMATION
Egypt: Cairo & Cruising the Nile........................................... 40 Calendar.................................................................................. 110
Jordan: Petra & Beyond........................................................... 44 Terms & conditions................................................................ 112
Splendours of Oman: City, Mountain & Desert................... 48 Ways to travel.......................................................................... 115
The Delights of Morocco......................................................... 52
Israel: Crossroads of History................................................... 56
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Why travel with A&K
A&K is the world’s leading luxury travel company. With over 55 years of
experience, more than 55 offices around the world, and a renowned network
of connections, only A&K can take you to the heart of a destination with the
privilege of authentic, local access
AWARD-WINNING PEACE OF MIND
A&K’s service and reputation are tested every day When you book with A&K, you can do so
by the most discerning critics: our clients. Time and with complete confidence. We’re ATOL (Air
again, we pass with flying colours. Travellers who Travel Organiser’s Licence) affiliated and ABTA
choose A&K often write to tell us they’re now too (Association of British Travel Agents) bonded.
spoilt to travel with anyone else. Both ATOL and ABTA offer travellers forms of
Our guests vote for us too – thanks to those who protection to ensure that your money is protected
have journeyed with us, we have won distinctions from the moment you pay your deposit until the
that include ‘Best Tour Operator 2018’ in the Luxury instant you return from your holiday.
Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards. In 2018, These schemes differ depending on the type of
A&K was ‘Best Luxury Tour Operator’ for the third transportation that is included in your holiday.
time at the annual News UK Travel Awards, voted Managed by the Civil Aviation Authority, ATOL-
for by the readers of The Times, The Sunday Times, protected holidays include flights. ABTA-covered
and The Sunday Times Travel Magazine. holidays include rail, cruise, or self-drive elements,
Among our peers, we are consistently recognised but no air travel. ABTA protection is both legal and
as the gold standard for luxury travel. In 2019, for financial in nature and being associated with the
the 10th consecutive year, A&K was voted ‘Africa’s most-recognisable name in the industry means that
Leading Luxury Tour Operator’ at the World we adhere to a code of conduct that demands the
Travel Awards. highest professional standards.
Additionally, we’re proudly part of IATA
WINNER (International Air Transport Association) and AITO
(Association of Independent Tour Operators).
World’s Leading Tour Operator
World’s Leading Luxury Safari Company BEST LUXURY TOUR OPERATOR
BY TRAVELLERS, FOR TRAVELLERS ACCESS & AUTHENTICITY
When Geoffrey Kent was 16 years old, he rode a A&K works tirelessly to design adventures you won’t
motorbike from Nairobi to Cape Town. On this be able to undertake with any other tour provider,
3,000-mile journey of self-discovery along some of thanks to our globe-spanning access. Underlying
Africa’s most dangerous roads, the ethos on which each inspiring escorted tour is the most robust tour
he would found A&K occurred to him: adventure by operator support network in the travel industry
day, security and luxury by night. – more than 55 offices in more than 30 countries
More than 55 years after our first pioneering around the world, all working 24/7 to uphold the
safari in Africa in 1962, we’re still setting the same impeccable standards. Unlike our competitors,
standard for adventurous, luxury escorted tours. we train and manage our own full-time staff, who
A lot has changed in the intervening years, but we orchestrate every aspect of your journey with
still want to take you down the road less-travelled precision and flexibility down to the last detail.
by devising unique, meticulously planned journeys At A&K, we forge lasting, one-on-one
into hard-to-reach wildernesses to commune with relationships with the people who know your
authentic cultures. destination best, from craftspeople and chiefs to
Nearly six decades later, with Geoffrey Kent experts in local art and history. Our itineraries are
still at the helm, we have grown into a family of the result of the authentic connections established
over 2,500 luxury travel specialists. These experts between our experts and the friendly, hospitable
are devoted to making your holiday dreams an local people who lend your journey a unique and
unforgettable reality. personal touch.
What does this mean for you as an A&K client?
It means you experience each stop on your journey
from a truly local perspective, all while enjoying a
seamless travel experience in which every detail has
been anticipated by dedicated on-the-ground staff.
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Why an A&K
Escorted Tour
When it comes to choosing an A&K Escorted Tour, you can be sure
it has everything you need included – and that you’re not going to be
unpleasantly surprised at any stage. We pride ourselves on inclusions that
make your trip as authentic as possible, while ensuring it’s also as special as
you want. Here’s everything that’s included on each A&K Escorted Tour...
3 3 OUR RESIDENT TOUR 3 3 EXCURSIONS AS STATED,
DIRECTORS & GUIDES ENTRANCE FEES, TAXES, & TIPS
Their expertise is unmatched, and their We ensure that, while on tour, you won’t
excitement is contagious. Our resident tour need to think about the usual sundry costs of
directors have lived for decades, sometimes entrance fees, taxes, and tips (excluding one
even their entire lives, in the places you for your resident tour director, which is at
visit. Overseeing your entire journey, they your discretion). These are all included in the
accompany you every day, sharing their price of the tour, meaning you can focus on
unique understanding of daily life as well as the experience, not the expense.
your destination’s culture, history, and natural
environment. The result is a journey that reveals
the real spirit of a place, connecting you to the 3 3 INTERNAL/DOMESTIC FLIGHTS,
people, sights, and wildlife you encounter in a WHERE APPLICABLE
way you’ll never forget. If internal or domestic flights are necessary
during your A&K Escorted Tour, rest assured
once again that the cost is accounted for within
3 3 GUARANTEED DEPARTURES the price of your holiday (unless otherwise noted).
As long as we have at least two people booked on
an A&K Escorted Tour, it will take place. So you
don’t need to worry about a last-minute phone 3 3 WELCOME &
call saying your holiday has to be cancelled. If
you’re committed to going, then so are we. FAREWELL DINNERS
Being part of an A&K Escorted Tour is more
than just a trip away. It’s a chance to meet other
3 3 INTIMATE GROUPS OF travellers and enjoy the experience together. Our
welcome and farewell dinners provide the perfect
LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE frame around your holiday – this is when your
Small groups make a big difference. We memories will begin and then be cemented.
guarantee that each tour features no more than We also include most breakfasts in your stay, as
18 guests (unless otherwise noted). Seasoned well as selected lunches and dinners throughout.
travellers say the best part of a journey is often
the people you meet. On an A&K Escorted
Tour, this extends not just to the fascinating 3 3 WIFI IN ACCOMMODATION
locals you encounter, but to the new friends If you choose to go online while on location –
you make within your group. In addition, thanks checking emails or sharing the memories you are
to these small group sizes, our clients can avail making – wifi in accommodation is included in
themselves of the opportunity to enjoy deeper your package, wherever we can make it happen.
interactions with the resident tour director and
expert local guides.
3 3 SCENIC SUNDOWNERS
There’s always time for a sunset celebration of
3 3 AIRPORT MEET & GREET, your travel experience, so on selected days and
RETURN PRIVATE TRANSFERS in the most idyllic locations, toast the end of the
Be truly escorted on every step of your journey day with a beverage on us.
with an airport meet and greet service on arrival,
and return private transfers to and from your
first and last hotels.
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Your escorted tour,
your way
Design your Day®
There’s always room for personalisation on an A&K holiday – even an escorted tour. Experience your
destination your way thanks to the innovative Design your Day® concept. Available on one or more
selected days of your itinerary, you will be able to choose from at least three expert-crafted activities.
On these days you have the freedom to pick an experience that is suited to you and your interests. On
Immersive Journeys, these have been loosely grouped into three themes to help you pick the ideal way to
spend your day: arts and culture; culinary delights; and active. On Luxury Small Group Journeys, there
will always be one or more active options. So, whether you’re a foodie, fitness fanatic, or fine art aficionado,
there’ll be an option to suit.
ARTS & CULTURE
A chance to really understand what makes each destination
unique, and the influences that framed its development.
CULINARY DELIGHTS
Live like a local and learn how to make favourite foods and
signature dishes in classes taught by native cooks and chefs.
ACTIVE
Get the adrenalin pumping as you head out on more physical
adventures that will enhance your escorted tour.
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Extend your journey
PERSONALISE YOUR TOUR WITH A
TAILOR-MADE PRIVATE EXTENSION
Discover a region in greater detail with a tailor-made extension, added
to the start or end of your escorted tour. Speak to your A&K travel
specialist about your desires and needs, and they will be happy to
create a bespoke, compatible addition to your tour. Some non-group
extensions are highlighted in this brochure – for example, you could
top and tail Peru’s Ancient Marvels with a pre-trip Amazon adventure,
or Arequipa and Colca post-tour experience; or you might choose to
extend your time in India by visiting Amritsar, Shimla, or Varanasi
after touring India’s Golden Triangle.
START OR END WITH A
SMALL-GROUP EXTENSION
Alternatively, some escorted tours feature small-group extensions,
all led by local experts. Lengthen your well-deserved holiday with
a harmonious addition – for example, come back down to Earth in
style by enjoying a safari in Tanzania after the Climb Kilimanjaro:
Summiting the Machame Route tour.
Look out for the pre/post-tour extensions flagged throughout
this brochure. The extension prices listed are per person and based
on two sharing.
Book your flights with A&K
Luxury accommodation to International flights are not included in the price of our escorted
tours – we believe this works to your advantage, allowing you to travel
complement your journey when and how you wish. Thanks to our long-established partnerships
with the world’s premier carriers – not to mention decades of
experience – booking your flights with A&K affords you a multitude
of benefits including the financial protection guaranteed through our
FIVE-STAR TREATMENT ATOL affiliation (see page 7).
When luxury is what you’re looking for, there’s no reason to settle for second-best. Your travel specialist and our internal ‘air team’ always know the
Our local experts choose the premier hotels in each location – often award-winning best flights that work with your itinerary’s start and end times, and in
properties, and always synonymous with five-star style. In some developing or remote the event that a flight is delayed or cancelled, we’re there 24/7 to assist
regions occasionally featured in our pioneering, more adventurous itineraries, five- you and make sure you enjoy your journey as planned. We offer special
star accommodation may not always exist. In these rare instances, we choose the best fares where available, as well as the freedom to earn mileage points as
quality and most luxurious options available. your carrier allows.
Contact us or your travel specialist to learn more about the benefits
ONE-OF-A-KIND LOCATIONS of booking your flights through A&K.
When considering a hotel, our specialists look at more than just the rooms. Wherever
possible, we arrange for stays close to the destinations you dream of seeing, in the
region’s best properties. Luxuriate at the ITC Mughal in Agra for easy access to
the Taj Mahal; or stay at The Victoria Falls Hotel to see the spray that rises from
‘the Smoke that Thunders’.
Choose your tour type
INTIMATE BOUTIQUE CAMPS & LODGES Our escorted tours are designed in two formats:
As a home base to secluded and extraordinary wilderness adventures, many of our Immersive Journeys and Luxury Small Group Journeys.
journeys feature luxurious boutique camps and lodges available only to smaller They share all the A&K elements described on pages
groups. While they vary in style, our handpicked accommodations all combine classic 8-13: read on to discover how they differ and to find
local details with modern amenities and cutting-edge ecofriendly practices – the right one for you.
not to mention an incredible front seat to wildlife, often just outside your door.
STYLISH SHIPS
Our commitment to luxury doesn’t stop at the water’s edge. When your A&K LUXURY
IMMERSIVE
Escorted Tour includes cruising, your sleek, modern vessel offers the same comfort, JOURNEYS
SMALL GROUP
JOURNEYS
service, and style you would experience on land, all while discovering the joys of life
on the world’s greatest waterways.
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IMMERSIVE LUXURY
JOURNEYS SMALL GROUP
JOURNEYS
Immersive Luxury Small
Journeys Group Journeys
The Immersive Journeys that A&K offers are ideally suited to If you’re looking to fit as much as you can into your holiday,
travellers who like the support of an escorted group, but with a little our Luxury Small Group Journeys are just the ticket.
bit more freedom. Taking every day at a more leisurely pace, these Travelling at a faster pace than our Immersive Journeys,
trips are truly immersive. They are in-depth and informative, giving you will be sure to experience all the facets of a destination,
you the chance to understand the culture, history, or lifestyle you while gaining an understanding of exactly how these piece
have travelled to experience together, thanks to our expert guides
These trips offer the same promises whether you are travelling with family, with Everything on these trips is designed to make life as easy as possible for you with
friends, or alone, as well as all the features highlighted on previous pages. several elements you won’t want to miss out on, in addition to all the features
highlighted on previous pages.
3 3 NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Travelling solo? Book early and the first four solo places won’t pay any single 3 3 VIP TRAVELLING BELLBOY ®
supplement. The same journey, the same luxury, guaranteed at the same price. With A&K’s exclusive Travelling Bellboy® service, travel becomes hassle-free.
Simply leave your packed bags behind in your room as you walk out the door
and find them waiting for you at your next accommodation.
3 3 LEISURELY PACE
Clients travelling on these trips enjoy enough time at each location to take in
all of its sights – from the popular to the lesser known. 3 3 TRAVELLER’S VALET ®
Don’t worry about packing extra clothes on this trip as you will receive
a complimentary laundry service at the midpoint of your journey,
3 3 FLEXIBILITY making sure you’re as fresh as the experiences you’re having.
Travelling at an unhurried rate also means more downtime in your chosen
destination. Go with the flow and explore under your own steam. Your resident
tour director and guides will be happy to make recommendations based on 3 3 UNIQUE & VARIED DINING EXPERIENCES
your interests and tastes – from niche museums and specialist stores to hidden Enjoy breakfast in bed at A&K’s expense on selected days. Participate in
city cafés that the locals all love – for you to find in your leisure time. ‘Chef ’s Table’ experiences – cooking demonstrations, cookery classes,
or special culinary adventures led by a chef.
3 3 RIDE LIKE A LOCAL
Experience the real locale as you take to the streets as the residents do.
This is the authentic way to see towns and countryside, in a way that
won’t harm the environment but will bring you closer to nature.
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AKP in action
Look for the AKP logo on our itinerary pages – it indicates an opportunity to visit an
A&K Philanthropy project on your Immersive Journey or Luxury Small Group Journey
HEALTHCARE PROJECT: EDUCATION/HEALTHCARE PROJECT: ENTERPRISE PROJECT:
Cambodia Clean Water Project Enkereri Primary School to see the Safe Dipetsana Women’s Bike Shop
ESCORTED TOUR: Water for Schools Initiative ESCORTED TOUR:
Images of Indochina & Angkor Wat ESCORTED TOUR: Botswana Safari in Style
The Great Migration Safari in Style
T
he travel industry is evolving. Greater
AKP PROJECT
equity and sustainability from tourism is
becoming a key element of every holiday
– and ensuring that the local community benefits
from the tourist economy is important to the SPOTLIGHT
Transforming travel:
majority of our A&K Escorted Tours clients.
From its inception in 1982, Abercrombie &
Kent Philanthropy (AKP) has been dedicated to
Dipetsana Women’s
positively impacting lives and livelihoods in the
Bike Shop
from adventure to advantage
communities to which our guests travel.
From Africa to Asia, Latin America to the
Arctic Circle, we are working with partner See how bicycles are helping to transform
communities on 42 education, healthcare, lives in rural Botswana. Empowering
conservation, and enterprise development local women through this community
projects, across 22 countries, and with nine enterprise, the shop employs five
OUR FOUR MAIN MISSION OBJECTIVES full-time A&K Philanthropy co-ordinators – women who have all learned valuable
a philanthropic commitment unequalled by business and bike mechanic skills.
EDUCATION our peers. Additionally, the local community
Providing a supportive learning environment, we are committed to HEALTHCARE PROJECT: EDUCATION/HEALTHCARE PROJECT: benefits from a new source of
We are committed to ensuring guests learn
enabling children and young adults to fulfil their potential with many about our investment in local communities as Children of the Rainbow School Deepalaya School transportation – vital so healthcare
diverse opportunities. an integral part of their travel experience. For ESCORTED TOUR: ESCORTED TOUR: workers can get to patients, and so
many of our clients, their ‘wow’ moment comes Peru’s Ancient Marvels Splendours of the Golden Triangle that children can travel to school.
CONSERVATION courtesy of A&K Philanthropy projects – the
Partnering with communities living on the edge of wilderness areas, co-ordinators at work on these projects, and
we support strategies to maintain a balance between endangered species, the face-to-face interactions with communities
fragile ecosystems, and economic opportunity. reveal genuine local perspectives. From visiting
villages benefiting from tourism in their ancestral
It was wonderful to see that our
HEALTHCARE
We actively support the water, sanitation, and other health-related needs of
homelands, to witnessing the impact of clean
water from AKP-dug wells in Cambodia, guests holiday helps make a difference
residents within our partner communities, ensuring greater wellbeing for all.
learn how these communities are tackling big
ENTERPRISE challenges and achieving inspirational triumphs. Mrs McG, 2019
Training our partner communities in self-support and income-generating A non-profit organisation registered in the UK,
activities, we help drive the growth of economic opportunity and deliver US, and Australia, AKP is committed to operating
other innovations to positively impact local livelihoods. with integrity, accountability, and openness. We For more information on AKP projects around
are proud to have received a gold-level GuideStar
‘Seal of Transparency’. the world, visit akphilanthropy.org
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Why choose
an A&K safari
The original and still the best: while others seek to emulate A&K’s safari experience, ours
remain unparalleled. So what makes us the world’s finest safari company, year after year?
MORE THAN 55 YEARS OF specifications, with high front and side windows providing
great views; air-conditioning in most vehicles (a blessing
ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE
on hot afternoons in the bush); a refrigerator filled with
A&K was born in Kenya in 1962, when Geoffrey Kent
chilled water; and even wifi access (for posting Big Five
Deciding on your destination
invented the modern luxury African safari. More than
sightings straight to Instagram).
55 years later, A&K is still setting the standard for an
African journey like no other, delivering meticulously
planned tours into hard-to-reach wildernesses to meet
authentic cultures. Where other safari companies ONLY THE FINEST SAFARI In order to select the A&K safari journey which best suits your travel interests,
sub-contract their services from a continent away, we CAMPS & LODGES it helps to understand how the safari experience differs between East Africa
live and work every day in the very same areas you visit. Retreat daily to your own veranda-fronted tent or restful
and Southern Africa
lodge to enjoy an unexpected haven of five-star comfort
in the heart of Africa. From Sanctuary Ngorongoro
A PEERLESS LOCAL PRESENCE
Our long-standing connections – and 12 offices in
Crater Camp in Tanzania and Sanctuary Chief ’s Camp
in Botswana, to Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
EAST AFRICA:
sub-Saharan Africa – allow us to offer the most desirable and renowned Gibb’s Farm, our safaris feature luxurious
accommodation set away from the crowds, and near an
CLASSIC APPEAL
room categories, the best wildlife-viewing locations for
abundance of wildlife and scenic views. East Africa (including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda) is the definition of classic safari country. Home
lodges and camps, and unmatched service at every stage
to the vast Serengeti and Masai Mara as well as the teeming Ngorongoro Crater, East Africa has formed
of your journey.
the backdrop for legendary safari expeditions since the days of Ernest Hemingway and Karen Blixen,
EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED BY and served as the birthplace of A&K.
In northern Tanzania, the seemingly endless horizon yields to Mount Kilimanjaro – the tallest
SIMPLY THE BEST SAFARI GUIDES TRAVELLERS & TRAVEL PROS mountain in Africa, at over 5,895 metres. Conquer it with surety – A&K enjoys the highest summit
A&K’s safari guides are handpicked for their expertise in A&K’s African safaris have won acclaim from guests
rate of any operator in Africa.
Africa’s culture, flora, and wildlife. In Kenya, every A&K and travel professionals alike. At the World Travel
Wildlife viewing throughout Kenya and Tanzania is reliably spectacular. The famed Big Five – lion,
guide has attained a minimum of bronze-level certification Awards in 2019, we were voted ‘Africa’s Leading Luxury
leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo – are sighted here on a regular basis, along with hundreds of
from the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association – Tour Operator’ for the 10th consecutive year; and across
other species, ranging from wildebeest and zebra to antelope and giraffe. And up-close encounters with
that’s more than any other tour operator. the pond in the US, we have been named ‘Best Tour
mountain gorilla are available, on an extension with A&K that takes you trekking through Uganda.
Operator in Africa’ for 12 years running by the readers
East Africa’s wide-open grasslands also bear witness to the Great Migration, when millions of herd
of Travel Weekly – accolades the global family is justifiably
animals make their annual trek in search of water and fresh grazing land, stalked by predators every
CUSTOM SAFARI VEHICLES proud of. In Africa and throughout the world, A&K
step of the way. One of nature’s most incredible spectacles, the Great Migration vividly illustrates the
WE DESIGN, BUILD, & OWN sets the standard.
timeless circle of life in the wild.
While other safari providers rent or lease their vehicles,
A&K owns and maintains a custom fleet – the finest in
East Africa. These conveyances have been built to our
SOUTHERN AFRICA:
DYNAMIC & DIVERSE
Southern Africa, an area encompassing Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa,
offers diverse topography. From the forests of Botswana to incomparable Victoria Falls, which borders
both Zambia and Zimbabwe, and from the stark, stunning sand dunes of the Namib Desert to the
bushveld of South Africa’s private reserves, variety abounds.
Southern African wildlife is similarly varied, with the iconic big cats – lion, leopard, and cheetah
– always on the prowl. In Botswana, the lush Okavango Delta draws a profusion of species, including
hippo, giraffe, crocodile, rhino, and baboon, which A&K clients encounter in private game reserves.
The nation of South Africa offers exceptional safari experiences, and first-rate culinary and cultural
opportunities, ranging from tastings at award-winning wineries in the ruggedly beautiful Cape
Winelands, to visits to historical sites and the majestic Table Mountain in the country’s cosmopolitan
‘Mother City’, Cape Town.
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AFRICA
South Africa &
GUARANTEED PER SINGLE
DEPARTURE PERSON SUPP.
DATES (2020) FROM FROM
SOUTHERN AFRICA
JANUARY:
Victoria Falls
LUXURY 8 £8,900 £2,355
SMALL GROUP
FEBRUARY:
JOURNEYS 18 £8,900 £2,355
MARCH:
3 £8,900 £2,355
APRIL:
9 days/8 nights | From £8,900 per person | Maximum 18 guests 18 £8,900 £2,355
MAY:
10, 13, 24, 31 £8,900 £2,355
This eclectic itinerary offers nine days of pure delight. Visit Cape Town’s most intriguing
attractions, tour mighty Victoria Falls, and experience the wildlife wonders of Kruger JUNE:
5, 23 £8,900 £2,355
JULY:
5, 12, 26 £8,900 £2,355
ZAMBIA AUGUST:
10, 14, 23, 30 £8,900 £2,355
INCLUSIONS Victoria Falls
Livingstone
ZIMBABWE SEPTEMBER:
3 3 Five-star luxury 5, 12 £8,900 £2,355
Hwange
accommodation National OCTOBER:
Park 2, 11, 25, 30 £8,900 £2,355
3 3 Resident tour director Greater Kruger
& English-speaking expert National Park NOVEMBER:
local guides Johannesburg 15, 29 £8,900 £2,355
3 3 Airport meet & greet,
& return private transfers JOURNEY DETAILS
Minimum age is 10 years. Each guest on this journey
Cape
SOUTH AFRICA ARRIVE/DEPART
famous Chapman’s Peak Drive. Explore Cape
YOUR LUXURY
3 3 Entrance fees, taxes & tips, Town DAY 7: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe will receive an A&K safari duffel. Please note
& excursions as stated Winelands AIR
EXTENSION Peninsula and Cape of Good Hope Nature Today, fly to Livingstone, Zambia, and then that Table Mountain closes annually mid-July to ACCOMMODATION
Reserve in search of bontebok, chacma mid-August. Alternative touring will be provided
3 3 Internal flights transfer to your hotel in Victoria Falls, for affected departures. On certain departures,
baboon, and endemic plants. Ride the Flying Zimbabwe. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon you will stay on Days 4-6 at andBeyond Ngala Safari
3 3 Welcome & farewell dinners DAY 1: Arrive Cape Town, Dutchman, the funicular at blustery Cape at leisure, anticipating tomorrow’s visit to the Lodge; and on Days 7 & 8 at Stanley & Livingstone
3 3 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches South Africa Point, and, from July to November, watch for falls, once called Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘the Smoke Boutique Hotel. Please speak to your specialist for
Land in Cape Town, a beautiful harbour southern right whale. At Boulders Beach, see more information.
& 6 dinners that Thunders’). Before dinner, enjoy hearing
city where old and new converge in history, endangered African penguin. from a special guest speaker who shares tales
3 3 Wifi in accommodation architecture, cultural pursuits, and its people.
FLIGHTS
One&Only Cape Town | Meals: B L of celebrated explorer David Livingstone – To provide you with flexibility and the latest flight offers,
3 3 Scenic sundowners Warmed by the African sun, the city is an exclusive A&K experience. we don’t include international flights. Our specialists
dominated by the towering, flat-topped Table will be able to find the best travel options to suit you.
3 3 Design your Day ® on Day 8 DAY 4: Greater Kruger Area The Victoria Falls Hotel | Meals: B L D
Mountain, set on a peninsula of rocky heights One&Only Cape Town
Fly to your private wildlife reserve bordering Visit abercrombiekent.co.uk for up-to-date
3 3 Travelling Bellboy ® and lush valleys. An A&K representative availability and pricing information; and to Condé Nast Traveller Gold List
transfers you to your luxurious hotel. Kruger National Park, offering the finest DAY 8: Victoria Falls see how A&K can tailor this escorted tour hotel with Table Mountain views
3 3 Traveller’s Valet ® wildlife-viewing experience. After settling This morning, cruise the mighty itinerary into the perfect bespoke holiday.
One&Only Cape Town
once per journey into your elegant accommodation, relax by Zambezi, viewing hippo and elephant dotted
the pool before setting off in search of the along the banks.
3 3 Complimentary breakfast in
bed on two selected days DAY 2: Cape Town Big Five. To enhance your experience, each
Then Design your Day® – giving you the
Wind your way to Table Mountain – ascend game drive is led by two safari professionals: a
freedom to choose the experience that is PRE & POST-TOUR
to its sky-high plateau by cable car (weather driver-guide, trained to safely manoeuvre up
permitting) for dazzling views of city and sea. close to South Africa’s iconic wildlife, and an
best suited to you. Select from the following EXTENSIONS
fascinating options:
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Next, see Groote Kerk and City Hall on the expert tracker who will help you identify the Winelands pre-tour extension –
Grand Parade. Continue past the pentagonal animals and predict where they are likely to be OPTION 1: Glimpse local life
› › Experience South Africa’s Castle of Good Hope, originally built by the found on both sunrise and sunset drives. Visit a rural village for an interactive three days from £2,270pp
treasures, from Cape Town Dutch East India Company. When available, experience that offers insight into the Available on selected departures. Lion Sands River Lodge
Lion Sands River Lodge | Meals: B L D
stop at Streetwires, where locals craft unique traditions of the Zimbabwean people. Luxurious lodge with incredible vistas
to Greater Kruger
wire and bead art. Next, visit Kirstenbosch OPTION 2: Private jewellery tour Hwange post-tour extension – overlooking the Sabie River
National Park Greater Kruger Area
National Botanical Garden alongside a private DAYS 5 & 6: Personal tour of the Ndau Collection to meet four days from £2,475pp
› › See Table Mountain, local guide before tonight’s welcome dinner. Spend two days immersed in your private the artisans who design this opulent jewellery. Available on selected departures.
the Cape of Good Hope, A resident chef or sommelier guides you wildlife reserve. Embark on game drives
OPTION 3: Cycle along the Zambezi
through a contemporary feast. in open safari vehicles and take morning Contact a specialist for more information
and a penguin colony Private bike tour, cycling through Victoria
game walks with your ranger. This region about how to extend your escorted tour.
› › Enjoy wildlife-viewing drives, One&Only Cape Town | Meals: B L D Falls and stopping at viewpoints along
is one of the finest in Africa for abundant
the Zambezi.
bush walks, and informative wildlife. As you explore, learn about the flora
DAY 3: Cape Town and fauna, and acquire some basic tracking After time at leisure, set out on a guided DAY 9:Depart Johannesburg,
talks while on safari
Head to Cape Point, the mountainous skills. Participate in a ‘Chef ’s Table’ culinary walking tour of Victoria Falls, one of the South Africa
› › Cruise the mighty Zambezi promontory at the south-western tip of the experience, preparing a traditional South world’s greatest natural wonders. See rainbows Fly to Johannesburg, where you can access the
Premier Lounge, before departing for home. The Victoria Falls Hotel
› › Visit the natural wonder continent. Pass by the beaches at the base African dish. At dusk, stop for a sundowner, and clouds of spray as the wide Upper
Historic colonial-style hotel just a
of the mountains known as the Twelve and then search for nocturnal animals before Zambezi plummets into the Lower Zambezi. Meals: B
of Victoria Falls on a Gather tonight for a farewell dinner.
10-minute walk from Victoria Falls
Apostles, bucolic Hout Bay’s bustling fishing returning to your lodge for dinner.
private walking tour
harbour, and wind carefully along the Lion Sands River Lodge | Meals: B L D The Victoria Falls Hotel | Meals: B D
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Botswana LUXURY
BOTSWANA
SMALL GROUP
JOURNEYS
Safari in Style
10 days/9 nights | From £8,410 per person | Maximum 16 guests
From the scenic to the sublime, this safari adventure offers a huge range of experiences.
Traverse this great safari destination and its landscapes as you seek out the Big Five
ZAMBIA
Livingstone
INCLUSIONS Chobe National Park
ZIMBABWE
Victoria
3 3 Five-star luxury Okavango Delta Falls
Maun
accommodation NAMIBIA
3 3 Resident tour director &
English-speaking expert BOTSWANA
local guides
Johannesburg
3 3 Airport meet & greet,
& return private transfers SOUTH AFRICA
3 3 Entrance fees, taxes & tips,
& excursions as stated
Cape Town ARRIVE/DEPART
3 3 Internal flights AIR
ROAD
3 3 Welcome & farewell dinners EXTENSION
3 3 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches DAY 1: Arrive Johannesburg,
& 9 dinners South Africa
3 3 Wifi in accommodation Land in Johannesburg and transfer to your
hotel. Tonight, enjoy a gourmet welcome
3 3 Scenic sundowner dinner prepared with locally sourced
3 3 Design your Day ® on Day 3 ingredients. A professional photographer
joins you to offer tips for the days ahead.
3 3 Travelling Bellboy ® Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa | Meals: D
to see a bike shop, school, and clinic supported in the park, as well as impala and buffalo, and
3 3 Limited laundry service by A&K Philanthropy. you may also spot lion.
available at all camps & lodges DAY 2: Livingstone, Zambia OPTION 3: Walk with rhino Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero | Meals: B L D
3 3 Complimentary breakfast in Fly to Livingstone, Zambia, where you’re met Walk close to rhino, pausing on a game drive
bed on one selected day by your A&K resident tour director. Continue in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park to draw near
to Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma and settle into DAY 5: Chobe National Park
the giants on foot. Head out on a sunrise game drive, when
your luxury treehouse built into the riverside
Return to camp for lunch and the rest of your animals are most active. Visit the village of
canopy. At twilight, cruise the Zambezi River,
KEY HIGHLIGHTS sipping cocktails and gazing out across a
afternoon at leisure. Tonight, enjoy a cocktail Kasane, to see how the Dipetsana Women’s
and a ‘Chef ’s Table’ tasting of traditional Bike Shop, a project supported by AKP,
› › Get tips on capturing the verdant vista and gliding past pods of hippo,
Zambian fare, followed by dinner. benefits the local community. Later, embark
on a memorable scenic sundowner experience.
best Big Five images Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma | Meals: B L D on a Chobe River safari cruise aboard a
during a private lecture with Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma | Meals: B L D double-decker boat. Look out for crocodile
a professional photographer and hippo, as well as elephant that come down
DAY 3: Livingstone Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe –
DAY 4: to drink. The park’s beautiful wetlands also
› › Glide through the Okavango Chobe National Park, Botswana lure a wealth of birdlife. When you return to
This morning, Design your Day®
Delta in a mokoro – giving you the freedom to choose the
This morning, see these awe-inspiring falls the lodge, revel in the comforts of your luxury
(dugout canoe) from the Zimbabwean side. Afterwards, accommodation and enjoy a meal.
experience that is best suited to you.
visit an artists’ village, where you can meet
› › Coast along the Zambezi Select from the following options: Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero | Meals: B L D
local artisans and observe them at work.
River on a sunset cruise OPTION 1: View Victoria Falls from Zambia Enjoy lunch in the town of Victoria Falls
Tour Victoria Falls from the Zambia side, before continuing to Chobe National Park Okavango Delta
› › See the thundering to see the Zambezi River cascade over a
DAYS 6 & 7:
in Botswana. Here your scenic lodge offers Fly to the vast private concession in the
Victoria Falls, one two-kilometre-wide lip of basalt. panoramic views across the islands and Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in
of the Seven Natural OPTION 2: Visit a village bike shop floodplains of the Chobe River. Set out on an the world. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at
Wonders of the World Cycle or walk through Nakatindi Village afternoon game drive – 120,000 elephant live leisure with a choice of activities, such as a
22 Call 01242 547 892, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/escortedtours, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 892, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/escortedtours, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 23AFRICA
BOTSWANA
YOUR LUXURY
ACCOMMODATION
DATES & PRICING Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
Lauded, peaceful hotel spread across 1.6
GUARANTEED PER SINGLE hectares in the heart of Johannesburg
DEPARTURE PERSON SUPP.
DATES (2020) FROM FROM
JANUARY:
7 £8,410 £1,215
FEBRUARY:
11 £8,410 £1,215
MARCH:
10 £8,410 £1,215
Sanctuary Sussi & Chuma
APRIL:
A dozen romantic, air-conditioned
6, 21 £9,275 £2,435
treehouses, set in a riverine forest
MAY:
13, 16, 20, 23 £9,710 £2,435
28, 30 £12,395 £4,630
JUNE:
seasonal mokoro (dugout canoe) ride on the a seasonal mokoro ride across deceptively 6, 14, 16, 20 £12,395 £4,630
30 £13,615 £5,685
delta or a night wildlife-viewing drive. The quiet marshlands alive with crocodile, bathing
next morning, continue with your choice of hippo, tiny red reed frog, and many bird JULY:
activities. Set off on a thrilling, guided game species. If you opt for an afternoon game 7, 10, 17, 19, 29 £13,615 £5,685
drive in a customised 4x4 vehicle or a bush drive, listen for roaring lion on the hunt or AUGUST:
walk in the company of an armed, expert spy nocturnal animals starting out for the 1, 14, 19, 24 £13,615 £4,875 Sanctuary Chobe Chilwero
guide, on the lookout for giraffe, hippo, night. After a full day of wildlife-watching, 15 incredibly luxurious cottages
SEPTEMBER:
and lion. return to your camp to relax and enjoy a 4, 7, 18, 22, 28 £12,800 £4,685
and a fully equipped spa
Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp | Meals: B L D farewell dinner. OCTOBER:
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp | Meals: B L D 6, 13, 20 £12,395 £4,630
DAY 8: Okavango Delta NOVEMBER:
6 £8,410 £1,215
Fly across the Okavango Delta to your next DAY 10:Depart Johannesburg,
amazing camp, from where you will enjoy South Africa DECEMBER:
18 £13,615 £5,685
game drives in Moremi Game Reserve. Fly from Botswana to South Africa, from
Widely acknowledged as the ‘predator capital where you’ll depart for home. Relax in the
of the world’, this area is one of Botswana’s Premier Lounge at Johannesburg airport, JOURNEY DETAILS
Minimum age is 10 years. Each guest on this journey Sanctuary Stanley’s Camp
best places for spotting the Big Five. Hunters compliments of A&K. will receive an A&K safari duffel. On certain Classic camp with 10 tents
include cheetah, spotted hyena, and, at the Meals: B departure dates, the hotel on Days 2 & 3 will be on a large private concession
very top of the food chain, large resident lion Victoria Falls River Lodge; on Days 6 & 7 will be
prides. White and black rhino are also found Belmond Khwai River Lodge; and on Days 8 & 9,
it will be Belmond Eagle Island Lodge. Activities on
here. This afternoon, enjoy wildlife-viewing
activities led by experienced driver-guides or PRE & POST-TOUR these departures may vary. Please speak to your
specialist for more information.
observe the wildlife from your private deck. EXTENSIONS
Sanctuary Chief’s Camp | Meals: B L D FLIGHTS
Cape Town post-tour extension To provide you with flexibility and the latest flight offers,
we don’t include international flights. Our specialists
DAY 9: Okavango Delta – four days from £2,030pp will be able to find the best travel options to suit you.
Depart on another spectacular early morning Available on selected departures. Visit abercrombiekent.co.uk for up-to-date Sanctuary Chief’s Camp
game drive. Beyond predators, the Okavango availability and pricing information; and to Luxurious bush camp with exceptional
Contact a specialist for more information
Delta draws large concentrations of elephant, see how A&K can tailor this escorted tour amenities in Moremi
about how to extend your escorted tour. itinerary into the perfect bespoke holiday.
buffalo, red lechwe, giraffe, and impala. Enjoy
24 Call 01242 547 892, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/escortedtours, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 892, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/escortedtours, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 25AFRICA
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KENYA & TANZANIA
Safari in Style LUXURY
SMALL GROUP
JOURNEYS
14 days/13 nights | From £13,120 per person | Maximum 18 guests
Perfect for all wildlife-lovers, witness East Africa’s adundant animal life
firsthand. On this quintessential safari experience, enjoy game drives
through the region’s most stunning parks and reserves
To Entebbe, KENYA
Uganda Masai Mara
INCLUSIONS Migori Game Reserve
Tarime
Nairobi
3 3 Five-star luxury
Serengeti
accommodation National Park Amboseli
National
3 3 Resident tour director & Ngorongoro Park
English-speaking expert Crater Arusha
local guides From
ARRIVE/DEPART Tarangire Victoria Falls
3 3 Airport meet & greet, AIR National Park via Livingstone
ROAD
& return private transfers EXTENSION TANZANIA
3 3 Entrance fees, taxes & tips,
& excursions as stated DAY 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya
Land in Nairobi and transfer to the luxurious
3 3 Domestic flights Fairmont The Norfolk. Perhaps Kenya’s most
3 3 Welcome & farewell dinners famous hotel, The Norfolk is in the heart of
Nairobi, welcoming generations of safari-goers
3 3 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches since it first opened on Christmas Day, 1904.
& 12 dinners
Fairmont The Norfolk
3 3 Wifi in accommodation
3 3 Scenic sundowners DAY 2: Amboseli National Park
3 3 Design your Day ® on Day 6 Today, drive to Amboseli National Park
at the base of the soaring, snow-capped
3 3 Travelling Bellboy ® Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding
mountain in the world at 5,895 metres. Set out are built on raised decks under umbrella
3 3 Limited laundry service acacia trees overlooking the Gurusi flood DAY 6: Ngorongoro Crater
in search of the region’s spectacular wildlife –
available at camps & lodges plains. Expanses of wooded savanna are Today, explore the village of Mto wa
African savanna elephant, leopard, cheetah,
and hosts of plains animals – all roaming freely nurtured by the Tarangire River. Resident Mbu. Ride like a Local by tuk-tuk, see rice
amid swamps, springs, and a shimmering herds of impala often graze inside the camp, fields, and try banana beer. Enjoy a walk
dried-up lakebed. This evening, gather with while excursions through the dusty landscape through the local market before heading for
KEY HIGHLIGHTS fellow guests for a welcome dinner celebrating may be populated by abundant animal life, lunch at your lodge set near the Ngorongoro
the start of an unforgettable safari adventure. such as lion, elephant, and buffalo, as well as Conservation Area.
› › Experience six nights in the a range of bird species. This afternoon, Design your Day® – giving
Tawi Lodge | Meals: B L D
heart of Great Migration Sanctuary Swala | Meals: B L D you the freedom to choose the experience
that is best suited to you. Select from the
country – the Serengeti DAY 3: Amboseli National Park following options:
and the Masai Mara Spend a full day exploring wildlife-rich DAY 5: Tarangire National Park
OPTION 1: Walk with a Maasai healer
› › Observe Africa’s iconic Amboseli National Park, watching for lion Embark on morning and afternoon game
Enjoy a walk through the Ngorongoro Forest
and buffalo. Enjoy a morning on safari drives, with just six to a vehicle to allow
Big Five with A&K’s expert window seats for all. Observe the stunning
with a Maasai healer, who will introduce you
before breaking for lunch. This afternoon, to more than 20 different indigenous plants
driver-guides in our own take another game drive, capped off with a concentration of herd animals here, such as
custom-made vehicles and explain how they treat health problems.
refreshing sundowner. elephant, zebra, and impala. You may opt for
a night safari, available at an additional fee, OPTION 2: Bicycle the back roads
› › Visit a vibrant Tanzanian Tawi Lodge | Meals: B L D
to spy nocturnal creatures. With specialised Take a guided bike ride through the rural back
village, and explore by lighting, look for African wildcat, leopard, roads to visit the village of Karatu.
tuk-tuk DAY 4:Tarangire National Park, hyena, and lion. You may also see bush baby, OPTION 3: High tea and meet the artist
Tanzania spotted genet, serval, and bat-eared fox. Relax on the veranda of Gibb’s Farm with
Drive to the Tanzanian border, stopping for During your stay, partake of a ‘Chef ’s Table’ traditional high tea. Meet the artist-in-
lunch in Arusha. From here, fly to Tarangire experience and learn to prepare local dishes residence and view their work.
National Park and settle into your luxurious such as ugali, makande, and kachumbari. Gibb’s Farm | Meals: B L D
accommodation. Sanctuary Swala’s large tents Sanctuary Swala | Meals: B L D
26 Call 01242 547 892, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/escortedtours, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners Call 01242 547 892, visit abercrombiekent.co.uk/escortedtours, or speak to one of our trusted travel agent partners 27AFRICA
KENYA & TANZANIA
DAY 7: Ngorongoro Crater DAYS 12 & 13: Masai Mara Game
Today, set out on a game drive in Ngorongoro Reserve
Crater, exploring the panoramic, short-grass Spend two full days exploring the open
prairies along the floor of this ancient volcanic savanna, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers of
caldera, home to rare black rhino as well the Masai Mara. Wildlife viewing is never dull
as lion, hyena, and gazelle. The diverse and in the Mara, especially when the dramatic
profuse wildlife dwelling within the encircling annual Great Migration unfolds. On one day,
crater walls led this incredible ‘Lost World’
DATES & PRICING
visit a Maasai village and meet with an elder
to be named a UNESCO World Heritage to learn about local culture and traditions.
Site. Enjoy lunch alfresco in the crater before During one of your mornings, enjoy an GUARANTEED PER SINGLE
returning to your lodge. Tonight, gather for optional hot air balloon ride over the DEPARTURE PERSON SUPP.
dinner with your fellow guests. DATES (2020) FROM FROM
sprawling Mara (at an additional cost).
YOUR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
Gibb’s Farm | Meals: B L D Connect with local residents when you visit a JANUARY:
village and primary school supported by AKP. 22 £13,120 £3,165
Learn firsthand how AKP’s LifeStraw
DAYS 8-10: Serengeti National Park partnership is changing lives by providing
FEBRUARY:
19 £13,120 £3,165
Fly to Serengeti National Park, a vast locals access to safe, clean drinking water.
Tanzanian landscape that hosts one of Earth’s MARCH:
last remaining wildlife spectacles: the annual Sanctuary Olonana | Meals: B L D 11 £13,120 £3,165
Great Migration, when millions of herbivores JUNE:
trek across the Serengeti plains in search of DAY 14: Depart Nairobi 3, 10, 17, 24 £14,545 £4,465
water and fresh grass, with hungry predators Fly back to Nairobi and spend the afternoon JULY: Fairmont The Norfolk Tawi Lodge
awaiting them. Over the next two days, your at leisure in a comfortable dayroom. In the 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 £14,545 £4,465 A starting point for safaris since 1904, 13 cottages facing Mount Kilimanjaro,
adventure may reveal giraffe, wildebeest, evening, transfer to the airport or begin a AUGUST: located within central Nairobi set on a private reserve
elephant, and far more on morning and post-tour extension to Uganda. 5, 12, 19, 26 £14,545 £4,465
afternoon game drives. You may also opt for
Fairmont The Norfolk (dayroom) | Meals: B SEPTEMBER:
a hot air balloon ride across the boundless 16 £13,730 £4,465
Serengeti, at an additional cost, for an exciting 2, 9, 23, 30 £14,545 £4,465
new perspective.
OCTOBER:
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti | Meals: B L D PRE & POST-TOUR 7, 14, 21 £13,975 £3,900
EXTENSIONS DECEMBER:
DAY 11: Masai Mara Game Reserve, 16 £15,440 £4,875
Kenya
Victoria Falls pre-tour extension Sanctuary Swala Gibb’s Farm
JOURNEY DETAILS
Fly to the Masai Mara, the northern extension
– four days from £3,065pp Minimum age is 10 years. Each guest on this journey 12 elegant pavilions by a waterhole, with 17 cottages surrounded by gardens and a
Available on selected departures. will receive an A&K safari duffel. On certain panoramic views of Tanzania’s grasslands coffee plantation near Ngorongoro Crater
of the Serengeti. Settle into Sanctuary Olonana departure dates, the hotel on Days 6 & 7 will be
and take an afternoon game drive. Follow
the Mara River to see crocodile, hippo, Uganda post-tour extension – The Manor at Ngorongoro; and on Days 8-10,
the hotel will be Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge. Please
and other thirsty animals. Over 400 bird four days from £3,870pp speak to your specialist for more information.
species make their home here. Your riverside
FLIGHTS
accommodation is one of the finest safari Contact a specialist for more information
To provide you with flexibility and the latest flight offers,
lodges in Kenya. As well as a great range of about how to extend your escorted tour. we don’t include international flights. Our specialists
on-site amenities, your private veranda offers will be able to find the best travel options to suit you.
magnificent views of the Mara River. Tonight,
Visit abercrombiekent.co.uk for up-to-date
join fellow guests for a scenic sundowner, availability and pricing information; and to Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti Sanctuary Olonana
followed by an elegant dinner. see how A&K can tailor this escorted tour Elegant lodge situated on plains Superb luxury lodge in the Masai Mara,
Sanctuary Olonana | Meals: B L D itinerary into the perfect bespoke holiday. blessed with prolific wildlife 14 spacious suites with private decks
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