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Intrepid Travel · 15 days

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10 Reviews

Duration

15 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Unknown

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Spend 15 unforgettable days discovering the wonders of East Africa on a Premium journey through Kenya and Tanzania.

Includes

Meals: Breakfasts (14), Lunch (11), Dinner (13)
Accommodation: Hotel (2 night), Lodge (5 nights) Permanent tented camp (7 nights)

Highlights

Explore Lake Nakuru National Park and look out for endangered black and white rhinos as you stop for a drink on your 4WD game drives. Visit Elsamere Conservation Centre, then spot hippos 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 on 4WD game drives and enjoy sunset drinks within the park.
Sleep in the heart of the Serengeti – your Feature Stay in Tanzania offers wild surroundings and modern comforts. You’ll have a private bush dinner and sunset drinks after a thrilling day of game drives.
Venture through Tarangire National Park and explore the spectacular World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater in open top 4WD vehicles. Encounter an array of wildlife and sit down for a picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Trip Details

Duration

15 days

Transportation

4WD Safari Vehicle, Private vehicle, Boat

Guide Language

English

Starts

Nairobi, Kenya

Finishes

Arusha, Kenya

Accommodations

Unknown

Travel Style

Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi

Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travellers for a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, maybe browse the artistic and cultural displays at the Nairobi Gallery or lounge by the pool at your home for the night – a central hotel complete with bold pan-African art and a sauna and steam room. After your welcome meeting, you’ll head out for dinner with your group. Sharing food is a big part of the culture here and a great way to get to know your new travel companions – maybe try samosas, fried plantains and tilapia.

Included Activities:

Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Nairobi - Welcome Dinner

Optional Activities:

Nairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure (45 USD)

Accommodation:

The Social House or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 2: Lake Nakuru

Today, you’ll travel to the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Along the way, you’ll stop in Elsamere – the former home of writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book 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). Then, embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest lake in the Great Rift Valley and home to many hippos. Later, sit down to 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, take in the magnificent views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding national park, alive with the call of birds and rich in wildlife.

Included Activities:

Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
Lake Naivasha - Elsamere Conservation Centre

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 3: Lake Nakuru

This morning you’ll visit Lake Nakuru National Park – situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley. As you explore, look for some of the many birds and wildlife who call this national park home – including waterbuck, Rothschild’s giraffes, gazelles and leopards. After a morning spent learning about this diverse landscape with your knowledgeable local leader, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch, before heading out for a game drive this afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled for one of Africa's most endangered creatures, the elusive black rhinoceros.

Included Activities:

Lake Nakuru - Lake Nakuru National Park Visit
Lake Nakuru - 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 4: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Travel to the Maasai Mara this morning – one of the most active and beautiful game reserves in Africa. Today is a bit of a long travel day, so it’s a good idea to get stuck into a book or favourite podcast. Along the way you’ll 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. When you arrive, you’ll meet your Maasai hosts and take a walk to the community village. 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. Later, move on to Zebra River Camp – your Feature Stay accommodation for the next three nights. Here, you can watch the sunset and share stories over the bonfire (maybe with a cocktail) before retiring to your room.

Included Activities:

Loita Hills - Tepesua Camp Maasai Village Visit

Accommodation:

Zebra Valley Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 5: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Explore more of the park by 4WD today with game drives from morning to afternoon. You’ll drive to the further part of the Maasai Mara National Reserve to look for wildlife including wildebeest, zebra and gazelles. Elephants, giraffes and elands are also commonly sighted, along with plenty of bird life. The area is known for its green plains and riverine woodlands. As the sun starts to set, stop and take a moment to soak it all in with a drink in hand – which is just what you’ll do during your Premium Exclusive Experience. Set against the backdrop of the open wilderness, indulge in canapes, light bites and a sundowner as the atmosphere comes alive with traditional Maasai dance performances and a cosy bonfire. As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp.

Included Activities:

Maasai Mara - Full Day 4WD Safari
Maasai Mara - Sundowner with Bonfire and Maasai Dancers

Accommodation:

Zebra Valley Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 6: Maasai Mara National Reserve

This morning, maybe take an optional hot balloon ride over Maasai Mara at sunrise. If you’ve pre-booked this activity, you’ll be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. You’ll then glide through the skies, sometimes at tree height, for some amazing photo opportunities. After landing, you’ll sit down to a bush breakfast before meeting up with the rest of your group. Today you’ll venture into the Maasai Mara National Reserve with expert local driver guides for a day-long 4WD safari. Explore this diverse environment and look for roaming wildlife like lions and cheetahs along the way.

Included Activities:

Maasai Mara - Full Day 4WD Safari

Optional Activities:

Maasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon Safari (500 USD)
Maasai Mara - Half Day 4WD Safari (80 USD)
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Guided Walking Safari (30 USD)

Accommodation:

Zebra Valley Camp (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 7: Nairobi

Say goodbye to the Maasai Mara and make the drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the late afternoon. This is a bit of a long travel day, so have your favourite playlists or podcasts ready. When you arrive, settle into your hotel and spend the evening at your leisure.

Accommodation:

Sarova Panafric Hotel or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 8: Arusha

Start the day with an early breakfast, then drive to Arusha to begin the Tanzanian leg of your journey. When you arrive, get settled into your hotel – nestled on the woodland slopes of Mount Meru in the heart of a traditional coffee farm, your accommodation offers fantastic views of Lake Duluti. You’ll have a second welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight to meet the new travellers joining you for the next part of your adventure. After the meeting, join your leader for a welcome dinner.

Included Activities:

Arusha - Welcome Dinner

Accommodation:

Arusha Serena Hotel (or Similar) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 9: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you’ll travel to Tarangire National Park. Dotted with baobab trees, this 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 see zebras, wildebeest and elephants passing by the veranda of your tent – a true African bush experience. In the afternoon, set out in search of wildlife on a 4WD game drive through the national park.

Included Activities:

Tarangire National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Tarangire Permanent tented camp (or similar) (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 10: Karatu

After breakfast, set out on a sunrise 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 farmer’s 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.

Included Activities:

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

Optional Activities:

Karatu - Bicycle tour (30 USD)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 11: Serengeti National Park

Today, you’ll make your way to the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. Travel through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area, skirting the mighty volcanic Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at the endless plains of the Serengeti – they span some 14,700 sq km (5676 sq mi), 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 in the breathtaking wilderness of the Serengeti near the Seronera Valley – an excellent big cat viewing area. Built on a hill, the permanent tented camp offers spectacular, 360-degree views – perhaps best viewed from the swimming pool!

Included Activities:

Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

Lahia Tented Lodge (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 12: Serengeti National Park

You may like to spend the morning on a hot air balloon safari over the great plains. After, you’ll have a full day wildlife drive. The interactions between the many species of the Serengeti plains often provide some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the world! Watch the landscape change in the park from the vast treeless central plains to thick scrubs and forests in the north. Linking these areas is the savannah, punctuated by acacia trees and rock outcrops. For lunch, you’ll stop in the bush for a fresh meal prepared and served right in the middle of the wilderness! Then, return to camp and take some time to relax in the shade. Once it’s cooled down and the animals are more active, set out again for an afternoon drive. No evening here is complete without sundowners, so tonight you’ll hop back in your safari vehicle and head to the hilltop above the lodge. As the sun dips low and the sky turns to fire, enjoy a drink, some snacks and toast to the magic of Tanzania.

Included Activities:

Serengeti National Park - Sundowner in the Park
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Hot Bush Lunch

Optional Activities:

Serengeti National Park - Balloon Safari (from price) (600 USD)

Accommodation:

Lahia Tented Lodge (Feature Stay) or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 13: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

This morning, say goodbye to 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. On your game drive through the crater, look for roaming wildlife like the highly endangered black rhinoceros! Then, stop for a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing with your game drive. After, you’ll continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Included Activities:

Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 14: Karatu

This morning is free for you to explore at your own pace Then, set off on a hands-on tour of a local coffee plantation. Learn all about 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 Activities:

Karatu - Coffee Tour

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge or similar (Number of Nights: 1)

Day 15: Arusha

This morning, depart the lodge and make the drive back to Arusha. On the way, stop at the Pastoral Women’s Council in Makuyuni, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional Maasai song and dance. While you’re here, learn about Intrepid’s partnership with the Council, and visit Shanga to learn about intricate Maasai beadwork and how it’s a significant source of income and independence for women. Try spear throwing and fire-making with the locals and gain insight into Maasai traditional medicine. Continue to Arusha, arriving around 1 pm, where your adventure comes to an end. If you would like to extend your stay in Arusha, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.

Included Activities:

Makuyuni - Pastoral Women's Council Visit

Exclusions

Flights to and from origin and destinations
Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
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.

Important Information

Meals

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 will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

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.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

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.

Sightseeing

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.

Visas

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.

Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

AUD $18,875

(Tour only)

Per Person Twin Share

Duration: 15 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Spend 15 unforgettable days discovering the wonders of East Africa on a Premium journey through Kenya and Tanzania.

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Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 08 May 2027

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating

Excellent

4.5

Guide

Excellent

4.5

Itinerary

Excellent

4.5

Accommodations

Excellent

4.5

Transportation

Excellent

4.5

Tour Operator

Excellent

4.5

Food

Excellent

4.5

Ian

Traveled, September 2023

10/04/2023

This was a really excellent trip, which far exceeded our expectations - maybe we were a bit lucky, but we saw and photographed so many stunning wildlife encounters. The tour guide (Steve) and our driver/guides (Ole Maantu and Nemes) were all very knowledgable and excellent at spotting wildlife. The accommodation and food was generally all really great, and we had a lot of fun with our other travel companions.

5.0

Heather

Traveled, September 2023

10/15/2023

Brilliant safari holiday with a great guide and great drivers. We saw so much wonderful wildlife and stayed in some amazing locations. It was well worth all the bumpy roads and early starts!

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.

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