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 (15 destinations)

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Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
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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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
Optional Activities
- Nairobi Experience Urban Adventure (4-hour city tour with lunch)
- Optional group dinner with travel companions
Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Dinner (Shared meal prepared during the day's cooking class)
Included Activities
- Village Walk & Cooking Class at Lake Nakuru
- Cooking class with shared dinner
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha
Day 3
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Meals
Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Overland Vehicle Safari at Lake Nakuru National Park
- Game drive to spot wildlife including rhinos
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha
Day 4
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Included Activities
- Boat trip across Lake Naivasha with wildlife viewing
Optional Activities
- Hell's Gate National Park safari
- Bike hire for the day
- Game Walk in Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Eburru volcanic mountain range
Hell's Gate National Park
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Loita Hills Maasai Village
Lake Naivasha to Loita Hills Maasai Village
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Shared meal at Tepesua Village)
Included Activities
- Cultural Talk & Maasai Village Visit at Loita Hills
- Walk to Tepesua Widows' community village
- Traditional Maasai warrior welcome with song and dance
- Evening campfire cultural exchange with Maasai warriors
Landmarks
Loita Hills
Day 6
Loita Hills to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Loita Hills to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD Safari game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 7
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Included Activities
- 4WD game drive through Maasai Mara National Reserve with expert local guides
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon safari over the Mara at sunrise with bush breakfast
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 8
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Day 9
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overland Vehicle Game Drive in Amboseli National Park
Landmarks
Amboseli National Park
Mt Kilimanjaro
Day 10
Mto wa Mbu
Mto wa Mbu
Meals
Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walk around Mto wa Mbu village
- Visit to local farms
- Visit to milling machines
- Visit to local homes
- Traditional dinner with local community
Landmarks
Mto wa Mbu
Day 11
Naramatisho to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Crater
Naramatisho to Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4WD Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
- Exploration of Serengeti National Park plains
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park
Day 12
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning 4WD Safari in Serengeti National Park
- Afternoon 4WD Safari in Serengeti National Park
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari over the Serengeti at sunrise with champagne and bush breakfast
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 13
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch)
Included Activities
- Leisurely morning 4WD safari in Serengeti
- Picnic lunch during departure
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 14
Karatu
Karatu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coffee Tour at a local coffee farm
Optional Activities
- Village Visit
Landmarks
Karatu
Day 15
Karatu to Arusha / Nairobi
Karatu to Arusha / Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Landmarks
Arusha

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha

Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Eburru volcanic mountain range
Hell's Gate National Park

Landmarks
Loita Hills

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Amboseli National Park
Mt Kilimanjaro

Landmarks
Mto wa Mbu

Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Karatu

Landmarks
Arusha

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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
4.5

Christian4.0•April 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
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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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Inga2.5•July 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
Ciaran4.0•June 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
Allison5.0•April 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
Eddie4.0•March 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
Sue4.0•November 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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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
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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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