Pride of East Africa: Kenya & Tanzania
Overview
Kenya and Tanzania: These storied names evoke a bygone era of safari romance and adventure—seas of golden grass swaying under a blue bowl of sky, great herds of migrating wildebeest and zebra traversing the savanna among rocky outcrops and lacy acacia trees, rhinos browsing on the plains, nights spent gazing into the flicker of a campfire under skies strewn with stars. In the Serengeti and Maasai Mara, behold the timeless drama of predator and prey, the circle of life, unfolding rhythmically on one of Earth’s last great wild stages. This experience of Africa at its most primal still exists and is waiting to be discovered once more on our ultimate Kenya and Tanzania safari. You’ll find no more epic encounter with the wonders of East Africa, which seduce contemporary explorers as powerfully as they did their predecessors a century or more ago.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Nairobi, Kenya
Days 2–4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
Fly north to Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located on the Laikipia Plateau near Mount Kenya. Once a colonial cattle ranch, Ol Pejeta is now a leading rhino conservation area and home to the last two northern white rhinos.
Activities include:
- Visiting the world’s last two northern white rhinos.
- Day and night game drives to see black rhinos, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and more.
- Guided nature walks with stunning views of Mount Kenya.
Spend your nights at a comfortable tented camp or lodge surrounded by wildlife.
Days 5–7: Northern Serengeti, Tanzania
Fly to Northern Serengeti, where the Great Migration unfolds. This region is famous for its wildebeest river crossings, a dramatic spectacle as thousands of animals brave the crocodile-filled Mara River.
Activities include:
- Game drives focused on migration crossings.
- Watching predator-prey interactions as lions, leopards, and cheetahs stalk the herds.
- Optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost).
Stay at a seasonal mobile camp or lodge, positioned for prime wildlife viewing.
Days 8 & 9: East-Central Serengeti
Fly to East-Central Serengeti, a predator-rich area renowned for its high concentration of big cats.
Activities include:
- Game drives tracking cheetahs, lions, and leopards.
- Exploring the Seronera Valley, known for year-round water sources that attract wildlife.
- Enjoying stunning landscapes with kopjes (granite rock formations) where lions often rest.
Stay at a luxury tented camp or safari lodge with breathtaking views of the Serengeti.
Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After a final morning game drive, fly to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands, a lush region dotted with coffee plantations.
Optional activities:
- Tour a local coffee farm to see the coffee-making process.
- Relax at the lodge with a swim or spa treatment.
Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Depart early for a full-day game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This natural wonder is home to over 30,000 animals, including the Big Five and the endangered black rhino.
Highlights include:
- Watching elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and lions on the crater floor.
- Spotting hippos in the crater’s lakes.
- Viewing flamingos along the shores of Lake Magadi.
Return to your lodge in the evening for a final night in the Highlands.
Day 12: Departure
Drive to Arusha, After lunch in Arusha, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
- Included
- Accommodation in luxury lodges/tented camps as per the itinerary.
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the safari.
- Domestic flights between safari locations (Nairobi–Ol Pejeta, Serengeti–Ngorongoro, etc.).
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional All park entry fees and conservation levies.
- Game drives and guided walks as per itinerary.
- Visit to the last two northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
- Ngorongoro Crater full-day safari.
- Bottled water and soft drinks during game drives.
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
- Flying Doctor emergency evacuation insurance (to Nairobi in case of emergency).
- excluded
- International flights to and from East Africa.
- Visa fees for Kenya & Tanzania.
- Premium drinks, alcoholic beverages, and personal expenses (laundry, telephone, etc.).
- Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari ($500–$600 per person).
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended).
