Kenya & Tanzania: The Safari Experience with Zanzibar

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Africa conjures up dreamy images of mystical mountains, savanna grasslands, and endless plains, but for the adventure seeker, it’s where the wild things are. The “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo await you on this ultimate safari through East Africa. Featuring unique lodges and tented camps, custom-made 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles, an...
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Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Samburu national reserve: Three game drives
    • Ol pejeta conservancy: Game drive; visit a chimp sanctuary
    • Nyahururu falls : Visit the falls
    • Lake nakuru national park: Game drive
    • Maasai mara national reserve : Three game drives; bush breakfast
    • Amboseli national park: Three game drives; sundowner drinks; traditional Maasai dance performance
    • Lake manyara national park : Game drive; bush lunch
    • Tloma village: Visit a local family’s home to learn about the Iraqw culture, and visit a local primary school
    • Ngorongoro crater: Full-day game drive
    • Serengeti national park : Three game drives; farewell bush dinner

What's this trip about?

    Africa conjures up dreamy images of mystical mountains, savanna grasslands, and endless plains, but for the adventure seeker, it’s where the wild things are. The “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo await you on this ultimate safari through East Africa. Featuring unique lodges and tented camps, custom-made 4-wheel-drive safari vehicles, and exclusive meals in the bush, this Kenya and Tanzania tour promises larger than life experiences and countless memories. You’ll savor the unique terrain and wildlife at seven renowned national parks, reserves, and conservancies, including the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, and the vast, volcanic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Beyond sightings of the “Big 5,” be on the lookout for cheetah, wildebeest, crocodile, hippo, and rhino. On the tamer side, you’ll also enjoy a visit to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary as well as the endearing experience of interacting with local children at a primary school in Karatu. Indulge in the opportunity to unwind after your exhilarating adventures on safari with a retreat to the island getaway of Zanzibar. Relaxation is the custom with locals offering a gentle reminder, “Pole, pole!” (Slowly, slowly!).

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start City NAIROBI, KENYA
End CitySTONE TOWN–DAR ES SALAAM

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Kenya

Attractions

  • Amboseli National Park
  • Arusha
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Maasai Mara
  • Nairobi
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Zanzibar

Activities

  • Culture

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: ARRIVE IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Jambo, Kenya! Welcome to Nairobi, gateway to your dream safari. Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.

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Day 2: NAIROBI–OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY

To the Foot of Mount Kenya Drive north out of the city to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the largest rhino sanctuary in East Africa. After lunch and some time to settle in, embark on a game drive to begin your search for the “Big 5”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape b...

Day 3: OL PEJETA

Safari Sensation Rise early for a morning game drive with beautiful Mount Kenya as the backdrop. Beyond the “Big 5,” you may spot cheetah, zebra, gazelle, and more. If you are lucky, you might even spot rare wild dogs. After some down time and lunch, visit the [LF] S...

Day 4: OL PEJETA–NYAHURURU FALLS–LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

High and Mighty Leave Ol Pejeta and journey through the beautiful Kenyan highlands, one of the most fertile agricultural areas in all of Africa. Stop at scenic Nyahururu Falls and then on to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive and a chance to see gi...

Day 5: LAKE NAKURU–MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Jewel of Kenya This morning, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous game area. “The Mara,” as it is called by locals, is part of the Serengeti ecosystem and boasts a strong permanent population of game. When the Great Migration of wildebeest and...

Day 6: MAASAI MARA

Magical Mara Rise early for a morning game drive including an exclusive [LF] bush breakfast. Be sure to watch for elephant, rhino, giraffe, topi, hyena, and much more. Return to the camp and relax prior to your afternoon game drive.

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Day 7: MAASAI MARA–AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

In the Shadows of “Kili” After breakfast, fly to Amboseli National Park, known for spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro or “Kili” as the locals call it, the highest mountain in Africa. After lunch at the lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive.

(Breakfast,...

Day 8: AMBOSELI

Adventure in Amboseli Morning and afternoon game drives are included today. Amboseli affords you a terrific opportunity to get close to the mighty elephant. You may spot Cape buffalo, zebra, wild dog, and more. Stop for sundowner drinks prior to returning to your lo...

Day 9: AMBOSELI–ARUSHA, TANZANIA–LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Border Duties & Into Tanzania This morning, cross the border into Tanzania. Enjoy lunch in Arusha. Witness the colorful culture in the villages and diverse ecosystems en route to your lodge along the rim of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Check in and enjoy lei...

Day 10: LAKE MANYARA–KARATU–NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

From Forest Floor to Crater’s Edge Lake Manyara National Park is a small, ecologically diverse park with groundwater forests, grassy plains, and alkaline Lake Manyara itself. The park is also home to the world’s largest concentration of baboon. Watch for these mischi...

Day 11: NGORONGORO

Into Africa’s Eden Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unflooded caldera, more than 2,000 feet deep with a floor covering over 102 square miles. Game viewing here is fantastic, as most of the animals stay in thi...

Day 12: NGORONGORO–SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

On the Endless Plains Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s largest and most famous park. The Serengeti covers an area of roughly 5,700 square miles. The name comes from the Maasai word siringit, meaning “endless plains.” Enjoy lunch at your tented camp before...

Day 13: SERENGETI

Serengeti Serendipity Continue your exploration during morning and afternoon game drives. Home to the annual Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra, generally between late November and July, the Serengeti attracts visitors from around the world and is great for year...

Day 14: SERENGETI–STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR

Island Life Beckons Embark on a final game drive in the Serengeti before flying to Stone Town (via Arusha), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Settle into your oceanfront hotel.

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Day 15: STONE TOWN

Walk on the Wild Side Take a walking tour of Stone Town to see the Old Fort, National Palace, slave caves, and colorful spice markets, followed by a visit to Jozani Forest for a guided walk. Free time in the late afternoon and evening. Spend free time with an option...

Day 16: STONE TOWN–DAR ES SALAAM

Kwaheri, Africa! Bid farewell to your African adventure with a flight to Dar es Salaam, where a day room has been reserved for your convenience. Schedule departing flights after 4 pm.

(Breakfast)

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