East Africa: Safari Drives, Mountain Hikes & Chimp Trekking Tour by G Adventures

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Tour Type

Small Group

Max Group Size

Age Requirement

18 - 100 yrs

Operated In

English

Physical Rating

Challenging

Starts

Ends

Nairobi, Kenya

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Highlights

Day Hike on Mt Kenya on the Sirimon Route.

Visit Jane Goodall's Chimp Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta. Stay at a Maasai owned and operated lodge.

Go on a tracking walk with a Maasai guide. Safari drives in the Maasai Mara.

Ngorongoro Crater safari.

Cooking demonstration and lunch at Mto wa Mbu.

Itinerary

Imagine yourself in the heart of East Africa, where the thrill of safari drives, mountain hikes, and rare chimp trekking create the adventure of a lifetime. The 'East Africa: Safari Drives, Mountain Hikes & Chimp Trekking' trip charts a 19-day course from vibrant Nairobi to coastal Dar Es Salaam, traversing legendary landscapes in Kenya and Tanzania such as Maasai Mara, Mt Kenya, Ngorongoro Crater, and Gombe Stream National Park.

Designed for seasoned explorers and mature travelers craving an active, in-depth experience, this guided small group tour offers a challenging yet rewarding itinerary. Begin with up-close wildlife encounters on game drives in the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, where you may find yourself whispering in awe as elephants or lions approach your vehicle. The journey is punctuated by an immersive stay at a Maasai-owned lodge, offering genuine cultural exchange and a rare glimpse into the lives of this iconic community—this authentic cultural connection is a highlight unique to this adventure.

Test your stamina with a full-day hike up Mt Kenya, each step unveiling increasingly spectacular vistas. Later, in Gombe Stream National Park, follow the trail of Dr. Jane Goodall in search of chimpanzee families, observing their behavior in the wild and gaining a new appreciation for primate conservation.

Throughout, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations, expertly managed transport, and a mix of included meals, meaning you can focus on the journey itself. The itinerary is woven with opportunities for cultural discovery—sharing meals, stories, and traditions with locals—alongside unforgettable wildlife moments in East Africa’s premier parks.

For those seeking a trip blending exhilarating mountain trekking, iconic safaris, and truly meaningful cultural immersion, this tour delivers East Africa at its most vivid and inspiring. The rare privilege of staying with the Maasai and trekking with wild chimps sets this experience apart, promising memories as rich as the landscapes you’ll cross.

Day 1Nairobi

Day 2Il Ngwesi

Day 3Il Ngwesi

Day 4Nanyuki

Day 5Nanyuki

Day 6Maasai Mara

Day 7Maasai Mara

Day 8Maasai Mara

Day 9Nairobi

Day 10Arusha

Day 11Ngorongoro Crater

Day 12Ngorongoro Crater

Day 13Serengeti

Day 14Serengeti

Day 15Gombe

Day 16Gombe

Day 17Kigoma

Day 18Dar es Salaam

Day 19Dar es Salaam

East Africa: Safari Drives, Mountain Hikes & Chimp Trekking

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Accommodation

Community Owned Lodge (2nts) Hotel (5nts), Safari Lodge (11nts).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 18 dinners
Note: Allow USD95-125 for meals not included.

Transport

Private vehicle, plane, walking, open-air safari vehicle, boat.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver throughout, local guides

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge Stay, Il NgwesiYour G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai MahiuYour G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Cooking Class, Mto wa MbuYour Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupYour OMG Day: Oloololo Escarpment Hike or Maasai Mara Safari Drive, Masai MaraYour OMG Day: Mount Makarot Hike- Challenging or Moderate Trail, Ngorongoro CraterComplimentary Arrival TransferWelcome and Farewell dinnersMaasai Guided Bush Walk and Safari Game Drive, Maasai Village Visit, Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary Tour, Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari Game Drive, Hike Mt Kenya, Maasai Mara National Park safari game drive, Dinner in the Bush, Tree Planting Project, Complimentary Arrival TransferWelcome and Farewell DinnersElephant Caves Walk, Ngorongoro Crater Safari Drive, Serengeti Safari Drive, Chimp Trekking, Kakombe Waterfall Visit, Hike to Jane's Peak, Visit Jane Goodall's House, Visit Bongoyo Island

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