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🙋🏻♂️I'm Xiao Biezhi, the product manager for China-TravelNote Middle East and Africa.
Compared with other regions in our department
I think our region is the wildest and craziest
The members of our region are definitely the best at having fun!
For example, my boss, Qingyun, has been working in the Middle East and Africa region for more than 10 years.
@Qingyun
I used to hear stories about his adventures in Middle East and Africa.
For example, sleeping with wild elephants in Botswana
Botswana Elephant Camp@Qingyun
Racing with the locals in chaotic Cairo
📍Egypt
Make friends with lemurs on the dreamy island of Madagascar...
Qingyun and the Madagascar lemur
And in more than 30 trips to Africa
After traveling to 17 countries in the Middle East and Africa
We all agree that only East Africa
It is the ultimate destination for all players
As shown in the picture, East Africa usually refers to the eastern part of Africa👇🏻
The world's most complete savanna ecosystem is preserved here. Because it straddles the equator, the concepts of spring, summer, autumn and winter do not apply here. There are only distinct rainy and dry seasons.
Masai Mara@Xiao Che
This also sets the stage for the most spectacular animal migration on Earth, and the stage is set in the East African twins - Kenya and Tanzania.
Why is East Africa the ultimate destination for all gamers?
Then this place must be on your must-go list
The East African savannah has the most spectacular terrestrial animal spectacle on Earth.
🔸The last kingdom of the top predators: a quarter of the world's wild lions dominate here, and the number of cheetahs accounts for a third of the world's existing total
Masai Mara@Xiao Che
🔸The perfect habitat for the Big Five: African lions, African elephants, black rhinos, leopards, and African buffaloes. Collect all the legendary species at once!
🔸A natural wonder of explosive life density: During the dry season, when animals gather, the density of animals in some areas can reach 50 tons per square kilometer
There are too many moments here worth freezing
Our photography director Xiao Che has been on the East African tour
Deeply cultivate every Mara River crossing point
The work has also been officially recognized by the Kenya Tourism Board!
East Africa will definitely make every photographer's trip worthwhile🔻
Here you can capture the epic scene of millions of wildebeests crossing the Mara River in a death charge
Classic composition of an elephant family at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
Amboseli@Xiaoche
Flamingos fluttering in the sky create a colorful feast of pink sea
Bogoria Flamingo @Xiao Che
This is a treasure trove of documentary footage of Maasai warriors competing in high jumps and Bushmen making fires and hunting. Every frame is a National Geographic-level blockbuster!
Bushman Tribal Culture@Zhou Chao
This is not only a natural classroom for children, but also a place where parents can relax.
Say goodbye to the steel jungle and use morning dew instead of alarm clock.
Let the giraffe's eyelashes become the most gentle scenery in childhood memories
The off-road vehicle is a mobile viewing platform, so you can watch cheetahs with your baby without having to squeeze through the crowds
Live teaching of animal migration, natural science and geography lessons in one package
Conservation experts interacted face-to-face with Maasai children...
This natural classroom without walls will definitely make your child's childhood memories shine
This is definitely your adrenaline refueling station
Climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa
Take a dream journey from the tropical rainforest to the Ice Age
Kilimanjaro climbing meeting group photo @Kangaroo
Take a walking safari in a private reserve
Measure the wild Africa with your feet and share the same trail with lions
Hiking Safari
If you think you can't run fast enough (don't worry), you can also go on a walking safari on Crescent Island and get the same experience as our route! This place is mainly inhabited by cute animals such as zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes. There are no large birds of prey, so there is no need to worry about being taken as prey.
You can gallop among the beasts on horseback, or have the wildest convertible experience.
Horseback Safari
What? Animals can lie down and watch?
As long as you have the money, East Africa's wild luxury hotels will definitely satisfy all your imaginations
In addition, the white sand beach + jelly sea of Zanzibar Island is also a blessing for lazy players
Zanzibar Island
📍One is an old traditional hunting destination that is more popular with the public and has better tourism infrastructure
📍One is a new wild luxury hunting destination with a higher threshold and more emphasis on original and pure experience
💁🏻♀️As someone who has been traveling in Africa for several years, I think Kenya has more complete service packages, and the hardware quality is better for mid-range budget travelers; Tanzania is more suitable for advanced gamers, offering more exploration and challenges.
The difference between the two countries is shown in the figure below.
There is no standard answer to choosing between Kenya and Tanzania. Each country has its own characteristics, but you can refer to the following dimensions.
1️⃣ Travel time
It depends on your schedule. Do you want to schedule your safari during the summer or during the National Day holiday? If you only have a holiday during the National Day holiday, then Tanzania is your only option.
2. Budget
During the same summer travel period, Tanzania is 30% more expensive than Kenya, which is the difference between 30,000+ and 40,000+. This is because Kenya is more mature in commercialization, has abundant hotel resources, and the prices of hotels of the same level are lower.
In terms of experience, Tanzania has relatively few people and a vast territory, while Kenya has a higher concentration of animals and relatively more people during the peak season.
3️⃣Different themes
Photographers: For those who are more interested in the "ferry to heaven", Kenya is recommended, as it offers more spectacular river crossings. For those who want to capture other themes, Tanzania is recommended, as you can capture birthing scenes from January to March.
Outdoor enthusiasts: Choose Tanzania for both mountaineering and safaris
Parents and children: Kenya is recommended. It has more diverse parent-child activities (such as exchanges with conservationists and experts, Maasai cultural experiences, and giraffe manors), and the city facilities are more mature.
❗But be sure to lower your expectations before you go
The safari vehicle broke down, we didn't get to the Tianhe Ferry, the hotel was overbooked, the signal was poor...
In Africa, everything is possible
Although the great animal migration actually takes place year-round, from July to October every year, the "Crossing to Heaven", known as one of the "50 must-see sights in life", takes place on the Mara River at the junction of Kenya and Tanzania.
In order to survive, the vast army of cattle and horses must cross the Mara River, which is full of unknowns and dangers, staging a real-life race against time!
Key Point: The "Crossing to Heaven" is full of randomness, a gamble of survival that even the wildebeests themselves cannot foresee. No one can predict it. "Radical wildebeests" will charge into the river without a second thought, "hesitant wildebeests" will pace the shore for three days, afraid to enter the water, and some "Buddhist wildebeests" will even suddenly turn around.
🙋♀️So how can we increase the probability of seeing "Heaven's Ferry"?
The easiest way is to increase the time you stay in Masai Mara or Serengeti. That’s why our products will stay in Masai Mara or Serengeti for 3-4 nights, so that everyone will have no regrets!
🔸A summer resort with an average temperature of 20℃When it comes to Africa, I believe many tourists’ first impression is “hot”.
Take this advice seriously! Don't pack only shorts, short sleeves, and other summer clothing. With temperatures of 25°C (61°F) during the day and around 10°C (49°F) at night, the East African plateau will definitely leave you shivering!
Therefore, when the domestic heat is unbearable, this place is simply the best summer escape plan!
👉🏻Kenya: Visa-free worldwide, but you need to apply for an ETA travel permit (if you travel with Xiaoxia, we will handle it for you).
📃The required materials are also very simple, only the passport page and a 2-inch electronic version of the color photo with a white background
👉🏻Tanzania: visa on arrival or e-visa
📃 Visa on arrival only requires the original passport and round-trip air ticket, and the fee is US$50; electronic visa only requires the passport cover, a 2-inch color photo with a white background, and a round-trip air ticket
We conduct multiple rounds of route inspections every year to optimize details, carefully polish and optimize route itineraries, and deeply explore local experiences.
China-TravelNote professional tour leader, with local professional Chinese tour guide service, including driver and guide tips, to ensure the most perfect safari experience
@Young
Conveniently access the guide anytime, anywhere. Have you come across an unfamiliar animal on the grassland? Open this mini illustrated guide and instantly understand the creatures before you, allowing you to be "wild" at all times on your grassland safari!
East African Animal Atlas@萌萌
No shopping required, just a pure travel experience. Your time will belong only to the most authentic pulse of life on the grassland...
Masai Mara@Xiao Che
🔸Stay three nights in a five-star hotel in the Masai Mara, giving you more time to wait for your "ferry to heaven"
🔸Sundowner at Masai Mara, Safari at Crescent Island
🔸Off-road Safari throughout the trip, each car only seats 6 people, with independent window viewing
✅7.14-7.23/7.25-8.3 Summer animal migration is in progress and the remaining seats are tight
🔸Arrange professional photography team leader to lead the teaching
🔸Off-road vehicle can only seat 4 people
🔸Stayed in Masai Mara for 4 consecutive nights!
✅7.16-7.26/7.26-8.5/8.5-8.15 confirmed
🔸Want to take your kids into the animal world?
🔸We have specially arranged a nature education teacher to lead the tour. The itinerary also includes four special experiences such as wildlife classes, conservationists’ special sharing sessions, and Maasai primary school charity support.
🔸Want to go to Tanzania? Don't miss this link!
🔸3 nights stay in Serengeti
✅7.22-7.31 The remaining space is tight
🙋♀️Want to watch the great animal migration during National Day?
🔸Two days of safari photography in the northern Serengeti, with a higher chance of seeing the Ferry to Heaven
🔸Stay in Serengeti for 3 consecutive nights and enjoy a guaranteed in-depth safari of the great migration of animals
🔸Off-road vehicles are arranged throughout the safari, with 6 team members per vehicle and independent windows
✅9.28-10.7 confirmed
🔸Want to conquer the top of Africa? Check this out!
✅7.12-7.20 confirmed
Finally, a heartfelt confession: every time I return from East Africa, I develop a kind of "Africa hangover"—I instinctively look for lions at zebra crossings, find city pigeons boring, and even start to complain that my bed at home isn't wild enough...
It's not just about the animals here; it's about rediscovering the power of life. As the sunset paints the grasslands golden, and the wildebeest herds thunder with footsteps...at that moment, you'll understand what it truly feels like to be alive.
Maasai Mara@Young
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