East Africa Highlights














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Small Group
Light
Rating
(21 reviews)

East Africa Highlights
10 days
Small Group
Moderate
Light
English
Experience Overview
Uncover the very best of East Africa on this 10-day journey from Nairobi, Kenya.
Uncover the very best of East Africa on this 10-day journey from Nairobi, Kenya. Travel to some of the country’s most famous areas including the Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll take multiple game drives in search of the Big Five animals and more. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, impalas, wildebeest, leopards, giraffes, antelope and varied birdlife. Take in the enormity of Africa's largest lake and spend time with the local Maasai warriors and Hadzabe people to learn about their ancient traditions and modern way of life from an elder in the communities. With overnight stays in the middle of the national parks, stargazing opportunities, and local connections – this is the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights
- Meet the Maasai warriors of Kenya, visit a Maasai village that champions women’s health, and spend time with the Hadzabe community in Tanzania to see how their ancient culture endures today.
- Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for 4WD safaris, in the morning and the afternoon. This gives you the best possible chance to spot the amazing wildlife that calls this place home.
- Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth, with two early morning and two late afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
- Visit Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe people, who have lived in the area for over 10,000 years. Participate in daily activities like hunting and gathering, and discover their unique 'click' language, one of the oldest still in use today.
- Safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
Trip Details
10 days
4WD Open Safari Vehicle,Private 4WD Vehicle
Small Group
English
Nairobi, Kenya
Arusha / Nairobi, Kenya
Moderate
Light
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Accommodation:
- Permanent Tented Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Optional Activities:
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) (470 USD)
Accommodation:
- Permanent Tented Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Permanent Tented Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
- Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Optional Activities:
- Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) (800 USD)
Accommodation:
- Permanent Tented Camp (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
- Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Bushmen Visit
- Lake Eyasi - Soda Lake
Accommodation:
- Lodge (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Karatu - Village Visit (20 USD)
- Karatu - Coffee Tour (25 USD)
- Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek (80 USD)
- Lake Manyara Game drive (100 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Uncover the very best of East Africa on this 10-day journey from Nairobi, Kenya.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 01 Jan 2027
Customer Reviews
02/12/2024
Overall the crew was impeccable and they contributed to us having the best time!
02/24/2024
If anyone is considering doing this trip you must it was fantastic and the crew were excellent
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
02/12/2024
Overall the crew was impeccable and they contributed to us having the best time!
02/24/2024
If anyone is considering doing this trip you must it was fantastic and the crew were excellent
02/12/2024
My first time in Africa, and for sure a trip to remember. Incredible crew, fantastic memories like camping in the Serengeti with lions and interacting with tribes in an authentic way. 100 % recommend!
02/21/2024
Amazing trip, well worth a look. This was mine and my girlfriend's favourite trip of all time and we were lucky to see all of the big 5. The visits to the tribes was very informative and a great cultural experience and they will look to include you in dancing, archery, grinding corn, etc. Ride could be very bumpy at times and there was a lot of hours spent on the bus so bare this in mind if you have a back or neck issues and perhaps opt for the more premium package if you want to avoid this. Also please note that the camping in the Serengeti is unfenced, without an armed guard or guard tower and sometimes animals are killed in or near to the campsite by lions which can be terrifying to hear if unprepared.
01/28/2024
Our 10-day East Africa tour was nothing short of exceptional, thanks to the incredible staff who made every moment unforgettable. Our tour leader's chilled attitude set the perfect tone, while the cook delighted us with delicious, balanced meals. The driver navigated challenging terrain flawlessly, and the assistant ensured everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an unforgettable adventure in East Africa.
02/13/2024
I can’t give intrepid a good review because the accommodations on this trip were absolutely subpar. The snorkeling trip I took was subpar-We were added to a diving trip, and I almost died. We were not given phrases to interact with locals so effectively -we were (mostly) white people in a bus looking at locals and animals in a colonial way. This is tourism of the past. This is not about fostering engagement or understanding between cultures. This is not about understanding the animals or the land and how to improve that situation. That being said, the staff could not have been better – John, the driver is an absolute gem. Florence is a queen and anyone who gets the opportunity to meet her and spend time with her is better for it. The people I met on this trip were absolute life changers- I feel so lucky for all the laughs that we had, and all the laughs we will have. Because I am not letting these people go. Quality humans.
11/05/2023
Game drives are amazing! We saw so many animals and had so many amazing encounters, everyday or every hour sometimes we had a new highlight, being in the 4wds to get up close was great, the Serengeti 2 day drives is done in the bus which wasn’t as good as the 4wds but you could still see, was just harder to get photos and not as comfortable What an adventure it was though Accommodation was better than expected, it’s Africa so forget well flushing toilets & good pressure showers for 10 days and you will be ok Always carry toilet paper on you as its often you will need it Take protein bars or snacks to help you through a missed meal if you dont like whats served up, very basic meals and hard for plain boring eaters like i am Camping in the Serengeti was amazing and facilities much better than expected including full toilet/shower block 13 hour day on a big very bumpy bus on very bumpy roads is full on, Ive never had motion sickness in my life but got it so maybe take dome tablets with you The visit to the womans village was a great day, the kids are so beautiful, we took some bubbles, stickers etc for them and they loved it We went a day earlier and did a tour of the Giraffe Centre & David Sheldrick Wildlife trustin Kenya - this was an amazing day so definitely recommend The tour last day was a wasted day IMO, none of the activities recommended were enjoyed by our tour group, we could of headed home a day earlier I over packed jumpers & jacket but didnt need them, one jumper would of been sufficient in October
01/29/2024
I had the best experiences thanks to the wonderful intrepid Crew . I would highly recommend Intrepid travel to anyone who is curious abut the world, has a sense of fun and adventure.
11/08/2023
Our trip was outstanding! The days are long when you reflect but in the moment they don't feel it as there is such wonder in the world around you. It was truly the experience of a lifetime to be so close to animals. Definitely do your research before embarking on a journey like this, but if you set your expectations properly, it's an absolute bucket-list experience.
10/28/2023
Our tour guide King Julius Leteele (I like to move, move it) for introducing me to the cultural of Kenya and Tanzania tribes and his knowledge of the wildlife in Africa. Also providing expert guides for the tribes were visiting or the conservation parks with visited. I liked that they encouraged us to participate and interact with the tribes we meet (welcome dance, using a bow and arrow). I noticed that he was also organizing in advance for our next destination accommodation and activities and our safety (hand sanitizer was on hand). Set up and dismantled the tents. Tim, our truck driver was an excellent driver as just about all the roads were very bumpy, four wall driving 90% of the time. (African massage). The bridges were not only very narrow and sometimes we had to wait for a bulldozer to flatten a road for us or repair a bolt by the side of the road, or the times I noticed him early morning repairs or starting the truck. He was also very helpful when he saw that you needed help, luggage, or tents. I will need a real massage now that I am home. Chef Judy, your food is delicious, and I would highly recommend it. Most meals were 3 courses. Your soup was so good I requested a copy of the recipe (zucchini, pumpkin, tomato, vegetable). You also introduced me to Kenya and Tanzania food. I know you had some very early starts and some late nights due to set-up/preparing and cooking our meals for us and I really appreciate it. I also suggested that you start a cookbook with your recipes. Joseph, you were the helper, and you were always helping set up and prepare the meals but unloading and loading the bus. You also went out of way to help with my luggage, getting it in and out the lockers on the bus and help with shotting the bow and arrow with the bush tribe. To my fellow travel buddies, thank you for your friendship and helping to make my African adventure the trip of a lifetime. I have some wonderful memories. Sandra
10/22/2023
I had an amazing time. Definitely not for everyone, but if you like adventure, getting out of your comfort zone, learning about life different than your own, and seeing some magical animals and nature, this trip is for you.
10/22/2023
I had an amazing time. Definitely not for everyone, but if you like adventure, getting out of your comfort zone, learning about life different than your own, and seeing some magical animals and nature, this trip is for you.
09/24/2023
This was a very beneficial and eye opening trip that really changed my perspective of nature in our world. With endless knowledge of required fields from our staff on the trip only made the trip more smooth and relaxing for everyone. 9/10 for me
09/16/2023
This was an excellent trip, totally jam packed! The game drive in the Masai Mara was amazing and camping in the Serengeti felt like a real wild adventure. Be prepared for a lot of driving, much of it on rough roads.
10/02/2023
This trip was outstanding. The crew were excellent, the game viewing opportunities were fantastic, and the accomodation was comfortable. I would strongly recommend this trip.
10/01/2023
Just finished the East Africa Highlights trip… WOW! From start to finish an amazing trip. The game drives were a dream come true, an unbelievable experience. The tribe visits were fun and a real taste of African culture. Everyone has been so welcoming. The Serengeti camping is very special, hearing the Lions roar from your tent is an unforgettable experience but while also feeling very safe. The trip is well organised and our leader couldn’t do enough to help us. The food was amazing, a real taste of Africa from Judy, a really lovely person and can’t forget Charles our driver who was very accommodating of our requests while also having to control the African massage truck on difficult terrain. Can’t recommend this trip enough and it’s just a shame you can’t request Paul, Charles and Judy!
10/01/2023
The East Africa Highlights Tour was better than I could have hoped for. The trip provided many opportunities to see an array of African animals, and engage with local communities. The Intrepid staff on my tour went above and beyond. I highly recommend this tour!
09/13/2023
Take the time, take the trip!! Great adventure, awesome opportunities for photography. Able to participate in culture and learn lifestyle of people
09/08/2023
This trip fulfilled all of our expectations and more. We did see the big 5 and so much more. Our cook (Phillip) was excellent as was our guide, Zach, and our driver (Charles) showed a lot of skill dealing with African roads.
09/03/2023
An amazing experience from an environmental and socially conscious company. Wry lucky to see and experience so much
09/09/2023
Awesome trip with knowledgeable tour guide, amazing cook, and fantastic driver. Sensational safari and relaxing time on the coast. Highly recommended.

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