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15 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants, maximum 18 travelers

12 peopleMaximum group size

15 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Nairobi, Kenya

Ends

Arusha, Tanzania

Highlights

Explore the heart of Lake Nakuru's National Park and look out for endangered black and white rhino stopping for a drink on morning and afternoon 4x4 game drives. Visit Elsamere Conservation Centre, enjoying a high tea lunch, then spot hippos and unique birdlife on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha.

Visit a local Maasai community known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. Be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance and learn about this remarkable and ancient culture.

Spend three unforgettable nights immersed in nature at your Feature Stay camp in Kenya, located with easy access to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Search for lions and cheetahs prowling the park on several 4x4 game drives and enjoy sunset drinks within the park.

Sleep in the heart of the Serengeti – with no fences, your Feature Stay in Tanzania offers wild surroundings and modern comforts. Dine and drink beneath the African sky during a private bush dinner, and enjoy refreshing sunset drinks after an exciting day of game drives.

Venture through the diverse Tarangire National Park and explore the spectacular World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater in open top 4x4 vehicles. Be astounded by a vast array of wildlife and enjoy a bush picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Itinerary

Discover the wild majesty of East Africa on the 15-day Premium Kenya & Tanzania tour, an easy-paced safari journey for experienced travelers and seniors. Witness the iconic landscapes and wildlife of the Masai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater up close on exhilarating game drives in four-wheel drive vehicles. Explore the lakes of Naivasha and Nakuru, meet Maasai warriors, and dine under the African stars. The trip is distinguished by its immersive wildlife experiences and meaningful local encounters, offering a front-row seat to the wonders of the African savannah. This tour package is perfect for those seeking both adventure and authenticity.

day 1 - Nairobi

Welcome to Kenya! Your adventure begins in the capital city, Nairobi. You will be collected from the airport for a short transfer to your hotel, where you will meet your local leader and small group for a 6pm welcome meeting. If you arrive before this time, you could spend the afternoon browsing the artistic and cultural displays at Nairobi Gallery, or lounging by the pool at your home for the night – a swish central hotel complete with bold pan-African art, a sauna and steam room, and super friendly staff. After your meeting, head out with your leader and fellow travellers to a colourful local restaurant offering traditional favourites with a modern touch. Sharing food is a big part of the culture here and a great way to get to know your new travel companions – enjoy sharing platters and tasty sides like samosas, fried plantains and tilapia.

included:Complimentary Arrival Transfer, Nairobi - Welcome Dinner

accommodation:The Social Hotel or similar

meals:1 Dinner

day 2 - Lake Naivasha / Lake Nakuru

Today, we head off to the Great Rift Valley of East Africa, where our first stop will be in Elsamere, the former home of the writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book 'Born Free' helped bring wildlife conservation into the mainstream. The house is a veritable museum dedicated to the works of Joy and George Adamson, with many photos of Elsa, the lioness that started it all. Embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest of all lakes in the Great Rift Valley and home to many a hippopotamus. Later, enjoy a high tea lunch on the very grounds Joy cherished for so many years, with the lake as a serene backdrop. After lunch, continue to your Lake Nakuru lodge, arriving in the early evening. From your lodge you’ll enjoy remarkable views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife. What better way to take it all in than from your lodge’s infinity pool.

included:Lake Naivasha - Boat trip, Lake Naivasha - Elsamere Conservation Centre

accommodation:Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 3 - Lake Nakuru National Park

This morning you will visit Lake Nakuru National Park by four-wheel drive vehicle (4x4) – the park’s lake is its stunning centrepiece. Mornings can be cold here so it's important to bring warm clothes. You might see why this great soda lake has been described as the world's greatest ornithological spectacle; great seas of flamingos often turn the landscape a sweeping shade of pink. Flooding in recent years has unfortunately caused a decline in birdlife, however the park boasts substantial numbers of other species, including waterbuck, reedbuck and gazelle. Leopards are also to be found here, and the chances of sighting one are significant. Return to the lodge and take some time out for lunch, then head back out for another afternoon game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa's most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros. While white rhino sightings are fairly common, spotting a black rhinoceros is a real treat.

accommodation:Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 4 - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Head southwest to the Maasai Mara, one of the finest game reserves in Africa. Cross the Great Rift Valley and pass by the remote region of Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people. This is one of the few places where they still practice their traditional way of life with little influence from the western world. Stop at Tepesua Village where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai Warriors through traditional song and dance. Meet your Maasai hosts, take a walk to the community village and enjoy a fascinating talk full of insights into this ancient culture. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the ‘Tepesua Widows Income Project’, where widowed women sew eco-friendly handicrafts to sell to visitors and locals. Learn about village life and be shown around a traditional Maasai home and cattle enclosure. Move on to Zebra River Camp, your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights. Here, you can watch blazing sunsets and share stories over the bonfire – or cocktails in the plush lounge area – before retiring to your luxury digs. Tented rooms feature ensuite bathrooms, large, comfortable beds and private verandas offering fabulous views of the surrounding wilderness.

included:Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit

accommodation:Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 5 - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Explore more of the park by 4x4 today with further game drives from morning to the afternoon. We depart for an early morning game drive with our packed lunch at hand since we will drive to the furthest part of the park. Witness the wonderful procession of wildlife that inhabits the area. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle are plentiful, and you might even spot predators keeping a casual eye on their movements. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life. The area is known for its rolling green plains and riverine woodlands, and amongst the many species of game, a black-maned lion, leopard or cheetah might appear, with some luck. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand – there are few better ways to wrap up a day of wildlife spotting in one of the world’s most captivating places. As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp also. We return to camp late in the evening with time to freshen up before dinner.

included:Maasai Mara - Sundowner and snacks, Maasai Mara - Full-Day 4WD Safari

accommodation:Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 6 - Maasai Mara National Reserve

The morning is yours to do as you wish. You may like to sit back with a cup of coffee on your private deck, keeping an eye out for animals in the reserve, or forgo a sleep-in in favour of an early morning game drive or walking safari. If you’d like to see the Maasai Mara from a different perspective, a sunrise hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. Balloon rides can be booked ahead of time or on the ground (subject to availability) and the suppliers are committed conservationists, with a portion of the profits from every flight going straight to worthy conservation projects within the park. You will be collected before dawn and glide through the sunrise, sometimes at tree height, making the most of the amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you'll ascend to get an overview of the enormity of the Maasai Mara plains and the early-morning movements of the teeming herds. In the afternoon, regroup for another exciting 4x4 game drive in the park.

included:Maasai Mara - Afternoon 4WD Safari

accommodation:Zebra River Camp (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 7 - Nairobi

Say goodbye to the Maasai Mara and make the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. On arrival, settle into your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure.

accommodation:Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar

meals:1 Breakfast

day 8 - Arusha

Start the day with an early breakfast, then make the drive to Arusha to begin the Tanzanian leg of your journey. On arrival, settle into your hotel – nestled on the woodland slopes of Mount Meru in the heart of a traditional coffee farm, the hotel offers fantastic views of Lake Duluti. A meeting will take place here at 6pm to welcome any new travellers joining you for the next part of your adventure. After your meeting, join your leader and fellow travellers for a welcome dinner.

included:Complimentary Arrival Transfer, Arusha - Welcome Dinner

accommodation:Arusha Serena Hotel (or Similar)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

day 9 - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive on to Tarangire National Park, dotted with baobab trees and varied wildlife. The area experiences its own small-scale migration, as animals travel from Tarangire to Lake Manyara in search of water and grass. Your accommodation here is a permanent tented camp in the heart of the park with wonderful views of the Tarangire River. During the migration periods, you may be lucky enough to witness zebras, wildebeest and elephants passing by the veranda of your tent – a true African bush experience. In the afternoon, set out into the park for a 4WD game drive in search of the wildlife.

included:Tarangire National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive

accommodation:Ang'ata Tarangire Permanent tented camp (or similar)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 10 - Ngorongoro Highlands

Rise early for a quick breakfast before a thrilling 4WD game drive. Tarangire National Park is populated with elephants, herds of cape buffalo, gazelles, Burchell’s zebras, giraffes and warthogs. Their predators also roam the park – look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals and even African wild dogs. If you look to the skies, you’ll see the park’s abundant array of birdlife. After, continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, stop at a local farmers’ market for a look at local life. Watch traders and buyers haggle over the prices of a colourful array of fruits and vegetables – your leader will pick up some seasonal fruits for you to try yourself. This afternoon, you have free time so maybe speak to your leader for tips on how to get the most out of this wonderful area.

included:Tarangire National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive, Mto Wa Mbu - Market Visit

accommodation:Kudu Lodge (or similar)

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 11 - Serengeti National Park

Today, you’ll make your way to the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, skirting the mighty volcanic Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at the 'Endless Plains' of the Serengeti – they span some 14,700 sq km, home to about three million animals! Here, you might see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, warthogs, hyenas, hippos and ostriches. This afternoon, head out on a 4WD game drive in the southern regions of the Serengeti for your first look at the park’s wildlife. In the evening, retire to your Feature Stay accommodation – a permanent tented camp in the breathtaking wilderness of the Serengeti. With no fences, this magnificent eco-camp allows you to really connect with your wild surroundings without sacrificing modern comforts. Each tent is equipped with en-suite bathrooms and large windows, providing an opportunity to spot wildlife from the comfort of your bed! The charming lounge area and dining tent are perfect for socialising with fellow travellers while taking in the mesmerising natural beauty of the surroundings. Tonight, you’ll enjoy dinner to a soundtrack of the wild Serengeti.

included:Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari

accommodation:Kimarisha Luxury Tented Camp (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 12 - Serengeti National Park

The interactions between the many species of the Serengeti plains often provide some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. You may like to spend the morning on a hot air balloon safari over the great plains. Today, you'll go on a full day game drive in through the wide plains. Watch the landscape change within the park from the vast treeless central plains to thick scrub and forest in the north. Linking these areas is the savannah, punctuated by acacia trees and rock outcrops. Start at sunrise with a morning game drive, then return to the camp in the middle of the day to escape the midday sun. Take some time to relax, then when it’s cooled down and the animals are more active, set out again for an afternoon game drive. Pull up in the park and enjoy a refreshing 'sundowner' (an iconic part of traditional safari life).

included:Serengeti National Park - Sundowner in the Park, Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive, Serengeti National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive

accommodation:Kimarisha Luxury Tented Camp (Feature Stay) or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 13 - Ngorongoro Highlands

This morning, depart the Serengeti National Park and travel back to the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area – one of Africa's most beautiful nature reserves and the world's largest intact caldera. Within this crater lies every type of ecosystem, including riverine forests, open plains, freshwater and alkaline lakes. The scenery is awe-inspiring as you descend almost 600 m down to the crater floor. Within its 300 sq km lies a remarkable concentration of wildlife and on your game drive, you may even see the highly endangered black rhinoceros! On the crater floor, grassland blends into swamps, lakes, rivers, woodlands and hills. The Maasai are permitted to water their cattle at the permanent lake and can be seen leading their animals in and out of the crater. Enjoy a bush picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing with your game drive. After, return to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

included:Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari

accommodation:Kudu Lodge or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 14 - Ngorongoro Highlands

Enjoy a morning at leisure. Today you'll learn all about coffee, with a hands-on tour of a coffee plantation, covering the coffee process from seed, to bean, to cup. In the afternoon, spend some time relaxing by the pool, or speak to your leader about the other activities available.

included:Karatu - Coffee Tour

accommodation:Kudu Lodge or similar

meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

day 15 - Arusha

This morning, depart the lodge and make the drive back to Arusha. You should expect to arrive back in Arusha by lunchtime, at which point your adventure comes to an end. Please do not book any international flights departing before 6 pm this evening to allow for any unexpected delays. If you would like to extend your stay in Arusha, additional accommodation can be booked in advance.

meals:1 Breakfast

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Hotel (2 night), Lodge (5 nights) Permanent tented camp (7 nights)

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14 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 13 Dinners

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4WD Safari Vehicle, Private vehicle, Boat

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Included Activities

Complimentary Arrival TransferNairobi - Welcome DinnerLake Naivasha - Boat tripLake Naivasha - Elsamere Conservation CentreLoita Hills - Cultural talk and village visitMaasai Mara - Sundowner and snacksMaasai Mara - Full-Day 4WD SafariMaasai Mara - Afternoon 4WD SafariArusha - Welcome DinnerTarangire National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game DriveTarangire National Park - Morning 4x4 Game DriveMto Wa Mbu - Market VisitSerengeti National Park - Morning 4WD SafariSerengeti National Park - Sundowner in the ParkSerengeti National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game DriveSerengeti National Park - Morning 4x4 Game DriveNgorongoro Crater - 4WD SafariKaratu - Coffee Tour

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