When the accommodations are Camping with facilities could you explain what that means.

Campsites do have basic facilities, but they usually aren't to the same standard you would find in Western countries. For example, the bathroom facilities can be very basic. Toilet paper is rarely provided, and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Wild camps have no facilities at all. Camping with facilities means it is well-situated with flush toilets and showers.

What does a campsite with basic facilities refer to?

Campsites do have facilities but they usually aren't the same standard you would find in western countries. For example the bathroom facilities can be very basic (the toilets may be a squat-style hole in the ground). There is rarely toilet paper provided and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Wild camps have no facilities at all.

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The Maasai Heartlands

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 22
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi
Optional Activities
- Nairobi Experience urban adventure tour (4 hours, includes lunch at local restaurant)
Landmarks
Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Dinner (Cooked meal prepared during community cooking class)
Included Activities
- Village walk and cooking class at Lake Nakuru
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha
Lake Elementaita
Great Rift Valley
Day 3
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Meals
Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park in overland vehicle
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha
Day 4
Lake Naivasha
Included Activities
- Boat trip across Lake Naivasha
Optional Activities
- Hell's Gate National Park safari trip
- Bike hire for the day
Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Eburru Volcanic Mountain Range
Hell's Gate National Park
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Loita Hills Maasai Village
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Meal shared around campfire with Maasai warriors)
Included Activities
- Welcome by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance
- Explanation of Maasai warrior training
- Walk to community village
- Cultural talk and village visit at Loita Hills
Landmarks
Loita Hills
Narok
Tepesua Village
Day 6
Loita Hills to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- 4WD Safari game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 7
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Included Activities
- Day-long 4WD game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (includes bush breakfast after landing)
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 8
Maasai Mara to Nairobi
Landmarks
Nairobi
Day 9
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Included Activities
- Overland vehicle game drive in Amboseli National Park
Landmarks
Amboseli National Park
Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 10
Amboseli National Park to Mto Wa Mbu
Meals
Dinner (Traditional dinner at Mto wa Mbu)
Included Activities
- Village walk and guided tour around Mto wa Mbu
- Local dinner at Mto wa Mbu
Landmarks
Mto Wa Mbu
Day 11
Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- 4WD game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park
Day 12
Serengeti National Park
Meals
Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning overland vehicle game drive at dawn
- Afternoon overland vehicle game drive at dusk
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Serengeti (pre-booking required, includes bush breakfast)
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 13
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Meals
Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Karatu
Day 14
Karatu
Included Activities
- Coffee farm tour and traditional coffee preparation
Optional Activities
- Village visit in Karatu
Landmarks
Karatu
Day 15
Karatu to Arusha / Nairobi
Landmarks
Karatu
Arusha
Nairobi

Landmarks
Nairobi

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha
Lake Elementaita
Great Rift Valley

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha

Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Eburru Volcanic Mountain Range
Hell's Gate National Park

Landmarks
Loita Hills
Narok
Tepesua Village

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Nairobi

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Amboseli National Park
Mt Kilimanjaro

Landmarks
Mto Wa Mbu

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Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park

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Serengeti National Park

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Serengeti National Park
Karatu

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Karatu

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Karatu
Arusha
Nairobi

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Traveler Reviews

3.9

Overall rating based on 6 Reviews

Itinerary
3.5
Transport
3.3
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
3.7
Food
3.7
Tour Operator
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Christian
April 28th, 2023
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The first week in Kenya was very nice. The second week in Tanzania consisted of 80% bus ride and was therefore rather...
The first week in Kenya was very nice. The second week in Tanzania consisted of 80% bus ride and was therefore rather exhausting and partly annoying and thus did not correspond to the tour description in several parts. (It is often bus rides to the next CampGround and no GameDrives). The food is very good on the trip, however, the food repeats itself after a few days, so that one misses as Europe some variety in the food. Of course, you should also tip, but it was a bit irritating with our cultural understanding that the topic of tipping and its amount was already addressed in the welcome meeting (even before the start of the trip) as a 3rd point and we thought "Do at the price first what, before you ask for more money".Show more
Traveled in April 2023
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Hi Christian, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your week in Kenya, and appreciate your constructive feedback on certain elements of the trip. We have taken this on board and will continue to monitor feedback for this trip so that our product team and local operators can continue to work on any improvements that are required.
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Inga
July 22nd, 2018
I can‘t recommend that tour. The bus is way too big for its purpose. We got stuck in the mud three times due to the...
I can‘t recommend that tour. The bus is way too big for its purpose. We got stuck in the mud three times due to the weight of the bus and missed parts of our safari through that. Also, the breaks of the bus broke in the middle of Masai Mara and we got stuck there until nearly midnight. Some guests had to help the bus driver repair the bus outside, surrounded by lions and with no weapons. Very dangerous! Also the bus is not good for game drives, as it‘s too big to go close to animals. This should be done with a jeep. Additionally, the tour leader was terrible. She did nearly nothing, giving us no information about culture etc. and didn‘t know how to deal with problems. The cook was also not recommendable. One third of our group got terrible food poisoning at the same time. Imagine having to run out of your tent all night in a non-fenced camp in the Serengeti. Scary! Both the cook and the tour leader didn‘t know how to handle the situation. They didn‘t even offer appropriate food to the ones sick. I was very disappointed that Intrepid didn‘t inform the tour leader that my birthday was on that tour. So nothing was prepared. Terrible customer management! What I liked: The tour itinerary was very good. The campgrounds were simple, but nice and in good locations.Show more
Traveled in January 2017
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Ciaran
June 21st, 2016
Enjoyable fortnight. Made up as a combination of 2 intrepid trips. First week best for culture, second week best for...
Enjoyable fortnight. Made up as a combination of 2 intrepid trips. First week best for culture, second week best for safari, particularly the serengeti. Saw all of the big 5, though in the masai mara I did not really think the truck used for the game drive was suitable. Guide was good, food was decent, lots of carrots. Only real other negative was having to travel back to nairobi in the middle of the trip, then pretty much the same way back the next day. Seemed like 2 wasted days. Show more
Traveled in May 2016
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Allison
April 22nd, 2016
Amazing experience! Everything ran smoothly. Our guide and crew were so helpful and made the trip. I would definitely...
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Traveled in October 2015
Eddie
March 4th, 2015
Guide not conversant with things, second day was a washout, and we had to pay extra money for accommodation, guide...
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Traveled in February 2015
Sue
November 1st, 2012
i would reccomend this to all who have a tight budget and doesnt mind helping with the chores and setting up and...
i would reccomend this to all who have a tight budget and doesnt mind helping with the chores and setting up and taking down the tents. Our drvier guide and cook were fantastic! i would reccomned Intrepid to anyone who has a sense of adventure. I am a travel agent and quite picky with whom I book with, and Intrepid is tops in the adventure world for me!!! Thanks Intrepid for making my bucket list trip a dream come true!Show more
Traveled in October 2012

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Asked on November 22nd, 2024
When the accommodations are Camping with facilities could you explain what that means.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written November 2024
  Campsites do have basic facilities, but they usually aren't to the same standard you would find in Western countries. For example, the bathroom facilities can be very basic. Toilet paper is rarely provided, and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Wild camps have no facilities at all. Camping with facilities means it is well-situated with flush toilets and showers.
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Rachael
Asked on October 1st, 2016
What does a campsite with basic facilities refer to?
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written October 2016
  Campsites do have facilities but they usually aren't the same standard you would find in western countries. For example the bathroom facilities can be very basic (the toilets may be a squat-style hole in the ground). There is rarely toilet paper provided and shower facilities can be as simple as a hose pipe spurting out cold water. Wild camps have no facilities at all.

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