Tour Description

Venture into the heart of East Africa, where sweeping savannahs and wildlife-filled landscapes await. Witness the awe-inspiring migration of wildebeest as they journey across vast plains and glide across serene lakes, keeping an eye out for hippos basking in the sun. Along the way, treat your tastebuds to the vibrant, aromatic flavours of Swahili cuisine. This is more than just a trip—it's an adventure that brings you closer to the raw beauty and rich culture of Kenya and Tanzania.

Priced From:

$ 14595pp ^*

From: 2026-01-10

To: 2026-12-12

Start Location: Nairobi, Kenya

End Location: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (United Republic Of)

Trip Type: Africa

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Jambo (Hello) Nairobi

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree

Your safari journey begins in Nairobi, where a Trafalgar Representative will greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. In the evening, meet your fellow travellers and Driver Guide over a memorable dinner at the renowned Carnivore restaurant.

Journey to Aberdare National Park Area Connect with Locals Make Travel Matter

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club

This morning, you'll visit a historic home during a special Be My Guest experience and have an opportunity to enjoy local cuisine and to sample the region's tea and coffee. Afterward, head north to the scenic Aberdare Highlands, your home for the next two nights. Here, you can spot zebra, warthog and impala grazing nearby. Spend a peaceful afternoon by the pool or choose to join an Optional Experience, exploring the lush ravines and moorlands of Aberdare National Park's striking landscape.

Explore Solio Game Reserve

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Aberdare Country Club

Begin the day with your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Solio Game Reserve, Kenya’s leading rhino sanctuary. Hear from a local ranger about the critical conservation work protecting endangered black and white rhinos, then head out on a guided game drive through the reserve. This is one of the best places in Africa to see these rare animals in the wild. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure or choose from a selection of Optional Experiences. You might explore the Aberdare countryside on a mountain bike, head out on horseback or take another game drive, including a sunset option to see what wildlife emerges at dusk.

Onwards to Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Have your camera ready for a photo stop at the stunning Thomson's Falls, then continue your journey into the heart of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park. Known as a birdwatcher’s haven with over 400 species, the park is also home to lions and leopards. With your expert Driver Guide leading the way, you’ll uncover the park’s hidden gems this afternoon, from elusive wildlife to breathtaking vistas. After a day of adventure, settle in for an unforgettable overnight stay right within the park, where morning greets you with stunning views of Lake Nakuru.

Admire Lake Naivasha Stays With Stories

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Country Club

Wake up with the birds and join your Driver Guide at sunrise along the lake shore to spot vibrant pink flamingos, graceful pelicans, and other water birds. Keep an eye out for rhino, zebra, and buffalo grazing nearby as you explore Lake Nakuru National Park’s diverse landscapes in a 4x4 game drive. The sounds and scents of the bush create a sensory backdrop for this unforgettable safari. Afterward, head to Lake Naivasha for lunch, followed by a relaxing boat ride in search of hippos. Later, walk alongside zebra, impala, and giraffe with a Local Specialist on Crescent Island. Tonight, enjoy a Stays with Stories experience as you overnight at the Lake Naivasha Country Club, a historic venue set in awe-inspiring surrounds.

Off to the Iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Venture across the Great Rift Valley to the savannah wilderness of Kenya's Maasai Mara National Reserve, whose promise of some of the best game viewing in the world attracts safari enthusiasts the world over. Your home for the next two nights is in the heart of the National Reserve, ensuring you'll have the opportunity to see wildlife from the moment you head out on your safari game drives.

A Day to Discover the Maasai Mara Dive Into Culture

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Get up close and personal with the incredible wildlife that calls the Maasai Mara home on this morning’s safari, where you’ll be on the lookout for Africa’s famous Big 5: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalo. Immerse yourself in local culture with a visit to an authentic Maasai village. Watch as the warriors showcase their amazing jumping skills, then take a guided tour to get a real feel for daily life in this vibrant community. Learn the secrets of bush hunting from the Maasai before heading back to the lodge for lunch. Keep your eyes on the trees for flashes of colour as Bee-eaters, Rollers and Hoopoes dart about, before heading back out on your game drive in one of the world’s most legendary safari destinations.

Continue to Serene Lake Victoria

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Serenity on the Lake

Say a heartfelt kwaheri (goodbye) to Kenya and your Driver Guide as you cross the border into Tanzania. After completing immigration formalities, meet your new Driver Guide and board your Tanzania 4x4. Head to the shores of Africa’s largest lake, Lake Victoria, where your accommodation awaits. Don’t miss the chance to stroll to the water's edge and witness a breathtaking sunset over the lake.

Travel to Serengeti National Park

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge

Begin your day with a peaceful moment by the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria, soaking in the morning serenity before heading to the legendary Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The endless plains of the Serengeti provide the perfect backdrop for your 4x4 safari, where you’ll be tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs. After lunch at your accommodation, set out once more to explore more of this remarkable landscape and its hidden treasures.

Safari in the Serengeti

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge

The Serengeti’s reputation for wildlife viewing is second to none. This is the home to one of nature’s greatest shows—the Great Migration. Set off on a full-day game drive with your Driver Guide, who’ll share stories about the annual journey made by over a million wildebeest as they travel across the Mara River in search of greener pastures. As you traverse the plains dotted with Acacia trees, stay on the lookout for wildlife. Each turn reveals a new facet of this vast, breathtaking national park, from its varied ecosystems to its iconic landscapes.

Discover the Ngorongoro Crater

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge

Leave the Serengeti behind and head toward the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Get ready for an unforgettable descent into the vast Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll explore lush forests and sweeping grasslands in search of elephants, lions, zebras and wildebeest. After a scenic picnic lunch on the crater floor, you’ll begin your climb back to the rim, taking in the dramatic views. Tonight, settle into your accommodation nestled in green farmlands, with panoramic vistas to enjoy before the day ends.

Venture to Lake Manyara Dive Into Culture

Day 12

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

A short drive takes you to the village of Mto wa Umbu, where you’ll Dive into Culture on a walking tour that gives you a taste of local life. As you stroll through the village, farmlands and markets, you’ll meet the locals and discover their way of life. Sample the unique local banana beer and enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared by local women, who’ll explain how each dish is made. Your visit directly supports their community. Later, set out on an afternoon game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions.

Traverse Tarangire National Park

Day 13

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Today, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park, arriving just in time for lunch at your lodge. Take a moment to relax or get acquainted with the friendly tree hyraxes that like to hang around. For your final game drive of the trip, Tarangire’s one-of-a-kind landscape awaits. Giant baobabs, flat-topped acacias, and towering termite mounds dot the plains. Your Driver Guide will be on the lookout for the area's impressive elephant herds, giving you the chance to admire these gentle giants up close as they search for the juiciest vegetation.

Farewell

Day 14

Duration: 1

The rich aroma of local coffee lingers in the air as you savour lunch at one of Tanzania's largest coffee plantations. Then it’s time to say a sad farewell to your new friends and Driver Guide (onward flights should not be booked to depart until after 5 pm). Should you have a late evening flight departure, you may wish to consider booking a day use room at the KIA Lodge airport hotel. Please Note: This trip is operated on a small group basis. Guests will travel in a 4 X 4 safari vehicle for the full duration of the itinerary, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys. Guests must travel with a soft-sided bag or medium size suitcases due to limited space in the safari vehicles.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-01-31

End Date: 2026-02-13

twin

Child Price: 16555

Adult Price: 18395

triple

Child Price: 16555

Adult Price: 18395

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 20645

Start Date: 2026-02-28

End Date: 2026-03-13

twin

Child Price: 14735

Adult Price: 16575

triple

Child Price: 14735

Adult Price: 16575

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 18325

Start Date: 2026-04-04

End Date: 2026-04-17

twin

Child Price: 13110

Adult Price: 14950

triple

Child Price: 13110

Adult Price: 14950

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 16330

Start Date: 2026-05-02

End Date: 2026-05-15

twin

Child Price: 12755

Adult Price: 14595

triple

Child Price: 12755

Adult Price: 14595

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 15975

Start Date: 2026-05-30

End Date: 2026-06-12

twin

Child Price: 15455

Adult Price: 17295

triple

Child Price: 15455

Adult Price: 17295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19335

Start Date: 2026-06-06

End Date: 2026-06-19

twin

Child Price: 15455

Adult Price: 17295

triple

Child Price: 15455

Adult Price: 17295

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19335

Start Date: 2026-06-13

End Date: 2026-06-26

twin

Child Price: 15655

Adult Price: 17495

triple

Child Price: 15655

Adult Price: 17495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19575

Start Date: 2026-06-20

End Date: 2026-07-03

twin

Child Price: 15655

Adult Price: 17495

triple

Child Price: 15655

Adult Price: 17495

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 19575

Start Date: 2026-06-27

End Date: 2026-07-10

twin

Child Price: 17535

Adult Price: 19375

triple

Child Price: 17535

Adult Price: 19375

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 21825

Start Date: 2026-07-04

End Date: 2026-07-17

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-07-11

End Date: 2026-07-24

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-07-18

End Date: 2026-07-31

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-07-25

End Date: 2026-08-07

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-08-01

End Date: 2026-08-14

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-08-08

End Date: 2026-08-21

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-08-15

End Date: 2026-08-28

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-08-29

End Date: 2026-09-11

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-09-05

End Date: 2026-09-18

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-09-12

End Date: 2026-09-25

twin

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

triple

Child Price: 18255

Adult Price: 20095

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22625

Start Date: 2026-09-26

End Date: 2026-10-09

twin

Child Price: 18235

Adult Price: 20075

triple

Child Price: 18235

Adult Price: 20075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22605

Start Date: 2026-10-10

End Date: 2026-10-23

twin

Child Price: 17855

Adult Price: 19695

triple

Child Price: 17855

Adult Price: 19695

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 22115

Start Date: 2026-10-31

End Date: 2026-11-13

twin

Child Price: 15235

Adult Price: 17075

triple

Child Price: 15235

Adult Price: 17075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 18785

Start Date: 2026-12-05

End Date: 2026-12-18

twin

Child Price: 15235

Adult Price: 17075

triple

Child Price: 15235

Adult Price: 17075

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 18785

Start Date: 2026-12-12

End Date: 2026-12-25

twin

Child Price: 15410

Adult Price: 17250

triple

Child Price: 15410

Adult Price: 17250

single

Child Price:

Adult Price: 18960

Kenya & Tanzania Safari Adventure

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

Dates & prices