In November 2024 QuickSteps organises a bucket-list worthy trip of a lifetime to African Adventure.
Join fellow QuickSteps members for 3 weeks to explore East Africa, as Sebastien, along with local guides takes you through Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda!
More details will be added to this page over the coming days.
African Adventure Highlights:
- Relax on expansive white sands of the Kenyan coast
- Learn the fascinating history of the African slave trade in Mombasa
- Social dance in the the bustling city of Nairobi and wherever else we find the music playing!
- Experience elephants, lions zebras and giraffes in the Masai Mara and Serengeti game parks
- Be guided and protected by no less than our own Masai Warrior
- Experience the relaxed island life in Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest inland lake
- Seeing how Rwanda has picked itself up to become Africa’s cleanest well run country after the tragic 1994 genocide
- Interact up close with the gorillas, the world’s largest primates
- Stay in a mix of boutique hotels, beach resorts, simple guest houses and safari camps.
Africa Adventure Detailed itinerary:
Day 1 – Saturday, November 9
Leave Adelaide in the evening on Emirates.
Or join us over in Mombasa, Kenya
Day 2 – Sunday, November 10
Quick stopover in Dubai, then a direct flight to Mombasa on Kenya’s coast.
Travel to a local beach side resort at Diani Beach
Meet our two local guides and dancers in the local dance scene.
Day 3 – Monday, November 11
Sleep off the jetlag
We have a perfect place to dance overlooking the beach.
Day 4 – Tuesday, November 12
Day tour to Mombasa and explore the city and fort
Learn about how Mombasa was one of Africa’s most important slave trading post – and see where they departed from on the way to the Americas.
Day 5 – Wednesday, November 13
Take the modern train from Mombasa to Niarobi.
Spot elephants, giraffes and zebras as we travel by
Check into the funky Social House Hotel.
Explore Nairobi’s nightlife or check out a show
Day 6 – Thursday, November 14
Explore Nairobi, including the Giraffe sanctuary.
Meet up with some local dancers and go out dancing.
Day 7 – Friday, November 15
Get up early and travel to the world famous Masai Mara.
Stay at the locally Massai owned and run Oldarpoi Camp. Evening safari
Day 8 – Saturday, November 16
Big Game Day in the Mara
Day 9 – Sunday, November 17, 2024
Wake up early – around 5am. Big day of travel to across the border to Tanzania at the Namanga crossing.
Stay at Lake Natron (overnight Lengai Lodge)
Visit Lake Natron, early homo sapien footprints and explore flamingo breeding sites
Day 10 – Monday, November 18
After breakfast drive to the shores of Lake Natron for flamingo tour there after walk to Engaresero Waterfall for some swimming. Back to the camp for lunch and leave to Mto Wa Mbu. Overnight at the Migombani Camp
Day 11 – Tuesday, November 19
After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Crater for wildlife viewing, afternoon drive to Serengeti for evening game drive.
Overnight at the Nyani Campsites
Day 12 – Wednesday, November 20
Wake up early for a game drive in central Serengeti, then head to the banks of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, and take the ferry to Ukerewe island
Day 13 – Thursday, November 21
Take it a bit slower on Ukerewe island after all the safari driving of the past several days
Day 14 – Friday, November 22
Bike Ride. Local Village tour. Get an authentic view of Tanzanian country life
Day 15 – Saturday, November 23
Ferry to Mwanza, a bustling town on the shores of Lake Victoria. Dance at night
Day 16 – Sunday, November 24, 2024
One big day of overland travel – local style – taking the ferry and buses
Aim to get a window seat!
Day 17 – Monday, November 25
Relax. Explore Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
Learn about the 1994 atrocities at the genocide museum
See how the country has bounced back to become “the Singapore of Africa”
After traveling more adventurously over the past week, enjoy more comfortable accommodation at Amata n’ Ubuki Boutique Hotel (or similar, depending on guest numbers)
Day 18 – Tuesday, November 26
Optional Extra – Off to the Volcanoes National Park to see the world’s largest primates
If you’re not coming to to the gorillas, there are other much cheaper nature options in Rwanda.
The gorilla experience is so expensive due to the very high fee the government charges in order to manage tourist demand. Only 90 tourists get to see the gorillas every day.
Day 19 – Wednesday, November 27
Wake up early to see the gorillas.
Head back to Kigali in the afternoon.
Last night all together! Dinner and find a place to dance!
Day 20 – Thursday, November 28
It’s time to board the plane and head home.
We fly out of Kigali, with short and sweet layovers in Ethiopia and Dubai.
Day 21 – Friday, November 29
Arrive back in Adelaide in the evening
Costs
- $5950 per person twin share for the 3 week trip.
- Payment plan of $120 per week available
- $4750 per person twin share if leaving the group on 19th of November.
- This includes
- overland transport – buses, trains, ferries and 4×4 safaris
- All breakfasts, many lunches and dinners included.
- Tour guides and dance teacher chaperones
- Transfers from airport/train stations to hotel
- Doesn’t include
- Flights, to be booked separately, are approximate $3000
- Tips
- Visas
- Personal spending money
- Ubers to/from venues (costs are very cheap)
- 2 day / 1 night gorillas – optional extra – $3100 per person twin share ($160 single person supplement)
- Single Person Supplement
- $940 for the whole trip (excluding optional Gorilla trip)
- $510 if departing on the 19th of November
- Hotel Room Upgrades – to be provided soon
- Pay your deposit here
Flights
You can book your flights yourself, or work with Jacqui, travel agent and QuickSteps member who has travelled with QuickSteps on many trips.
(08) 8202 8157
Going over
Adelaide – Dubai
9 Nov 22:35 – 05:15+1
Travel time: 13 hrs 10 min
Emirates EK 441
4 hrs 5 min layover
Dubai to Mombasa
10 Nov 09:20 – 13:55
Travel time: 5 hrs 35 min
flydubai FZ 1289
Returning
Kigali – Nairobi
28 Nov 09:10 – 11:40
Travel time: 1 hrs 30 min
Kenya Airways KQ 471
5 hours 5 min layover
Nairobi to Dubai
28 Nov 16:45 – 22:45
Travel time: 5 hrs
Emirates EK 720
3 hrs 15 min layover
Dubai – Adelaide
Travel time: 12 hrs 20 min
29 Nov 02:00 – 20:50
Emirates EK 440
Important Notes:
– There will be small changes to the itinerary as we get closer to the date, and based on what happens on the ground when we get there.
– It’s important to take out your own travel insurance when you book your tour. Don’t leave it until the last minute to book your travel insurance, because you want to be covered in case you need to cancel your trip due to a last minute emergency at home.
