16-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari
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Travel through East Africa on a Small Group journey that brings together the safari landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania with meaningful cultural encounters along the way. From Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha and the Maasai Mara to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, you’ll explore some of the region’s most important wildlife areas on game drive and from the water. Breakfast in the bush, a picnic lunch on the floor of Ngorongoro and a private bush barbecue in the Mara bring you closer to the setting, while time with the Hadzabe, Datoga and Maasai communities adds deeper connection to the people and traditions that continue to shape this part of Africa.
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Itinerary
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital and the gateway to East Africa’s great safari landscapes. You’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel before joining your Driver Guide and fellow small group travelers for dinner, a relaxed introduction to the journey ahead.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Today, Nairobi reveals its different sides, from wildlife and literary history to the landmarks at the center of the capital. Start with a game drive in Nairobi National Park, where grassland and acacia bush unfold just beyond the city skyline. Continue to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to see the orphaned elephants at their midday mud bath and milk feed. You’ll enjoy lunch in the gardens of Karen Blixen Cottages & Restaurant before visiting the Karen Blixen Museum, set in the former home of the author of Out of Africa. Later, take in Parliament Buildings, Kenyatta Avenue, Government Square, the Kenya International Convention Center, City Market and University Way. This evening, head to Shamba Cafe for a three-course Farm-to-Table dinner, where produce from the surrounding gardens shapes the menu.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Travel to Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County, where open plains, acacia woodland and views towards Mount Kenya define one of Kenya’s leading conservation areas. Home to the Big Five, East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Ol Pejeta brings wildlife and conservation together in one remarkable landscape. On arrival, head to Maisha Sweetwaters Camp and settle into your waterhole-view tent. You’ll set out on an afternoon game drive in search of plains game, birdlife and some of the conservancy’s rarer species, stopping for a sundowner in the bush before returning to camp for dinner.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Ol Pejeta, Kenya
Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, is known for its black rhino protection and offers unique eco-tourism experiences.
Enjoy a Relaxed Start before your MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where you’ll visit Fatu and Najin, the last two northern white rhinos on Earth, and hear from a ranger about the protection and scientific work surrounding their future. Continue to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, opened in 1993 with the help of Dr. Jane Goodall and still the only place in Kenya where rescued chimpanzees can be seen. Later, return to camp for an afternoon at leisure. This evening, relax at Maisha Sweetwaters Camp or choose an Optional Experience and head back into the conservancy on a night game drive.
Ol Pejeta, Kenya
Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, is known for its black rhino protection and offers unique eco-tourism experiences.
Set out by road this morning, traveling south towards the Rift Valley for a Farm-to-Table lunch at Ranch House Bistro. With papyrus-fringed edges and rich birdlife, this peaceful setting offers a quieter change of scene. Arrive at Naivasha Sopa Lodge, set in spacious grounds where giraffe, waterbuck and monkeys are often seen. The rest of your day is at leisure to settle in, sit by the pool and enjoy the lodge’s wildlife-rich setting, or choose an Optional Experience and head out on horseback through the grounds before dinner.
Ol Pejeta, Kenya
Ol Pejeta, a wildlife conservancy in Kenya, is known for its black rhino protection and offers unique eco-tourism experiences.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
You can find this freshwater lake not far from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya. The area is home to a large population of hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Ease into the day on Lake Naivasha, a shallow freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, ringed by acacia woodland and known for its rich birdlife and resident hippos. A boat safari brings you close to this lakeside world, with the chance to spot hippos in the water and fish eagles overhead. Back on land, explore further with Insight Choice. Join a guided walk on Crescent Island, where zebra, giraffe and antelope roam freely across the open grassland, or return to the lodge for a birdwatching walk through its acacia-dotted grounds. The rest of the day is at leisure to enjoy the setting, or choose an Optional Experience to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, volcanic formations and walking and cycling trails.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
You can find this freshwater lake not far from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya. The area is home to a large population of hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Set out for the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where wide grasslands and riverine forest mark one of Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes, home to the Big Five and shaped by the Mara River. Later, head into the reserve for an afternoon game drive as the light begins to soften across the plains. This evening, settle in at Mara Maisha Camp and dine on the open terrace, with the sounds of the Mara carrying through camp after dark.
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
You can find this freshwater lake not far from Nairobi in the Great Rift Valley region of Kenya. The area is home to a large population of hippos and over 400 species of birds.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
Spend the day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives through one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes, where wide grasslands, riverine forest and the Mara River support an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Between drives, return to camp and take in the setting. This evening, head out into the reserve for a private bush barbecue dinner, served in the open air on your last evening in Kenya.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
Depart the Maasai Mara and return to Nairobi for your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you’ll bid farewell to your Driver Guide. On arrival in Tanzania, you’ll meet your Tanzania Driver Guide who will transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where coffee has long been part of life on the fertile slopes below Mount Meru. Later, explore the coffee plantation and learn more about the crop that helped shape this part of northern Tanzania, from planting and growing conditions to the role of coffee in the region’s agricultural story. This evening, join your Driver Guide and your group for dinner at the hotel.
Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This amazing nature reserve in southeastern Kenya is the northern end of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Each year, countless zebra, gazelle and wildebeest march north to the reserve during what is kown as the Great Migration.
Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya's capital, blends modern city life with natural attractions, featuring national parks, museums, and vibrant markets.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, United Republic of
Mount Kilimanjaro or just Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa, about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) from its base, and 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level.
Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
A city in north eastern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region. It is located below Mount Meru, has a temperate climate.
Begin the day in Arusha with a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at Shanga, a social enterprise that trains and employs Tanzanians with disabilities through craft. As you walk through the workshop, you’ll watch weaving, glassblowing, beading, paper making and metalwork, with many pieces made using recycled materials. Continue to Tarangire National Park for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Named for the river that draws wildlife across its dry-season landscape, Tarangire is known for its elephant herds, baobab trees and strong game viewing. Later, continue to your camp for dinner and the evening in the park.
Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
A city in north eastern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region. It is located below Mount Meru, has a temperate climate.
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, United Republic of
It is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania which covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometers and famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.
Explore Tarangire in the cooler morning hours, when the bush is beginning to stir and the first light reaches across the park’s open savannah and riverine woodland. Enjoy breakfast in the bush, a memorable way to begin the day surrounded by the sounds and scale of Tarangire. Return to camp for lunch and time at leisure before heading out again later in the day. As the light softens towards sunset, continue your exploration of the park and pause for a sundowner in the bush. There is also the opportunity to visit a Maasai village and gain insight into local traditions and community life.
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, United Republic of
It is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania which covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometers and famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.
Set out before sunrise for a final game drive in Tarangire, when the early light and cooler hours bring a different feel to the park before you continue towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop at Gibb’s Farm for a Farm-to-Table lunch and a tour of the estate, where coffee, fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown on the fertile slopes outside Karatu. Later, settle into your hotel and explore more with Insight Choice. You may join a Swahili lesson with a Local Expert, or walk with your Driver Guide through Mto wa Mbu, a village known for its markets, farming and mix of communities. This evening, you may wish to relax at the lodge, take in the highland setting or enjoy the views across the coffee country around Oldeani.
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, United Republic of
It is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania which covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometers and famous for its high density of elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.
Karatu, Tanzania, United Republic of
Visitors on their way to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater pass through the town of Karatu, under the benevolent peak of Ol Deani, on their way through the northern highlands. After climbing the Manyara Escarpment, the vegetation becomes more lush and green, finally entering into the highlands around Karatu. The extinct volcano of Ol Deani has gentle slopes and it is a prominent feature of the landscape.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tanzania, featuring the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, often called the 'African Eden'. It is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos, making it a premier destination for safari experiences.
Travel to Lake Eyasi, a seasonal soda lake on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, where today’s visits focus on two of northern Tanzania’s communities. Spend time with the Hadzabe, whose way of life remains closely tied to hunting, gathering and detailed knowledge of the surrounding bush. You’ll learn more about food preparation, daily skills and their distinctive click language, and may also try archery. After lunch, continue to the Datoga, a pastoral people known for cattle keeping and long-established blacksmithing traditions. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and the evening.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tanzania, featuring the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, often called the 'African Eden'. It is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos, making it a premier destination for safari experiences.
Lake Eyasi, Tanzania, United Republic of
Lake Eyasi is a saline lake in northern Tanzania's Rift Valley, known for Hadzabe bushmen culture and birdwatching.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tanzania, featuring the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, often called the 'African Eden'. It is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos, making it a premier destination for safari experiences.
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive across the floor of the world’s largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera, where year-round water and grazing support a high concentration of wildlife. Pause for a picnic lunch on the crater floor before continuing west towards Serengeti National Park. From the Maasai word Siringet, meaning “wide endless plains”, Serengeti is Tanzania’s first national park and one of Africa’s most recognized safari landscapes. Arrive at camp in time for dinner and a free evening. You may wish to settle in by the firepit, listen to the sounds of the bush after dark or simply take in your first night in the Serengeti.
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Tanzania, featuring the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, often called the 'African Eden'. It is home to diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and rhinos, making it a premier destination for safari experiences.
Serengeti
Serengeti is Tanzania's most famous national park, renowned for its vast savannahs and the spectacular Great Migration, attracting visitors to witness lions, elephants, and other wildlife.
Spend the day on game drive in Serengeti National Park, continuing your exploration of one of Africa’s most important wildlife areas. Look out for lion, elephant, giraffe, zebra and antelope as you move through the park, with each part of the day bringing different wildlife activity across the plains and around the kopjes. This evening, return to camp for dinner in a traditional boma setting, where the circular layout and fireside atmosphere draw on a style of enclosure long used across East Africa.
Serengeti
Serengeti is Tanzania's most famous national park, renowned for its vast savannahs and the spectacular Great Migration, attracting visitors to witness lions, elephants, and other wildlife.
Transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for your flight to Arusha, with the chance to spot wildlife on the way as you make your final journey across the park. Lifting off from the Serengeti gives you a last view of the landscape that has shaped your safari, from open plains to winding tracks below. On arrival in Arusha, continue towards Kilimanjaro for a day room at an airport hotel where you’ll have time to freshen up and relax before your onward journey. You’ll transfer to Kilimanjaro International, where you’ll say goodbye to your Driver Guide and your Small Group as your Tanzania journey comes to an end (onward flights should not be booked to depart until after 5 pm). Please Note: The full duration of this itinerary is operated by a 4x4 safari vehicle, including all road travel and safari game drives. The trip will travel over a variety of terrains, resulting in some rough and bumpy journeys.
Serengeti
Serengeti is Tanzania's most famous national park, renowned for its vast savannahs and the spectacular Great Migration, attracting visitors to witness lions, elephants, and other wildlife.
Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
A city in north eastern Tanzania and the capital of the Arusha Region. It is located below Mount Meru, has a temperate climate.
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, United Republic of
Mount Kilimanjaro or just Kilimanjaro with its three volcanic cones, "Kibo", "Mawenzi", and "Shira", is a dormant volcano in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa, about 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) from its base, and 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) above sea level.
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- KENYA: USA passport holders require a visa for Kenya. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying 60 days prior to departure.
- TANZANIA: USA passport holders require a visa for Tanzania. Visa must be obtained prior to departure. We recommend applying approx. 60 days prior to departure.
- IMPORTANT: Please see important visa details sent with your invoice.
- DAY 1: Complimentary transfers from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) will operate per flight information details on the first day of the tour or in conjunction with pre accommodation booked through Insight Vacations. Complimentary transfers may be available (not guaranteed) for guests who are staying at the tour hotels but could not reserve extra hotel nights through Insight Vacations. These must be requested in advance.
- DAY 16: Onward flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) should not be scheduled before 17:00. On the last day of the tour, guests are transferred by road from the tour end hotel in the Serengeti to the departure airstrip in Seronera for their included internal flight to Arusha. Upon arrival in Arusha, guests will be transferred either to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or to their post-night hotel if they are extending their stay. Departure transfers, whether complimentary or chargeable, are not available through Insight Vacations for post-night stays. Guests who book post-night accommodation can take advantage of the free airport transfer service provided by KIA Lodge Hotel Kilimanjaro Airport. In the unlikely event that guests are departing from Arusha Domestic Airport (ARK), airport transfers may be arranged upon request; however, they cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability.
- INTERNAL FLIGHTS: Each guest is permitted one bag with maximum dimensions of 58 linear inches (147 cm), the total of length, width, and height - and a weight not exceeding 44 lbs (20 kg). Guests may also bring one personal item, such as a purse, backpack, or similarly sized item that fits comfortably under the seat in front of them or the overhead compartment weighing no more than 15 lbs (7kg). Please note that the 4x4 safari vehicle operating this tour has limited storage space for luggage. Guests should travel with a medium-sized soft-sided bag or suitcase to help accommodate all luggage comfortably on tour; ideally soft-sided and non-wheeled luggage, as wheeled suitcases tend to drag sand into the rooms.
- GROUND HANDLER: This tour is operated by Somak Safari's.
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Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - $175/person penalty.
2-29 days or more prior to departure - $280/person penalty.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
If the tour include airtickets, additional $75+airline surcharge will be charged as penalty.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
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