Enjoy a real African adventure through Tanzania and Kenya. Visit East Africa’s premier wildlife destination, the Maasai Mara, during this week-long safari, finishing on the pristine beaches of the legendary Zanzibar.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Arusha – the safari gateway
• Views of Mt Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro
• The Maasai Mara
• Nairobi – plenty to do in East Africa’s capital

Visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and other sites around Nairobi like the Giraffe Centre or Bomas of Kenya. After lunch, we will head to Kibera to visit Amani Kibera’s projects including the library, the young women’s group and, if our timing is good, a football game. Amani Kibera is a community-based organisation working for harmony and peace in Nairobi’s slums. Their focus is on young people, assisting in getting girls back to school, building a library and establishing a football league.
Included meals: Lunch

After an early breakfast, drive to the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve arriving in time for lunch. Maasai Mara, Kenya’s greatest wildlife reserve, is without a doubt Africa’s most famous safari destination. The Maasai Mara Ecosystem is where over two million wildebeest and zebra migrate annually. It also holds one of the highest lion densities in the world, which is why it the home of the BBC wildlife channel’s Big Cat Diary. Other game includes: leopard, cheetah, buffalo, rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, plains game, crocodile and small mammals including mongoose, hyrax, dik dik and the nocturnal porcupine. Enjoy an afternoon walk with local Maasai up to the escarpment overlooking the reserve and visit their village before returning for dinner.

Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spend a full day game driving in the Maasai Mara. The abundance and variety of game in this reserve is nothing short of amazing. Nearly every mammal can be seen in the Maasai Mara, including various antelopes, scavengers like hyena and vultures, and all the cats (lion, cheetah and leopard). Sighting a leopard needs luck more than just being there, but lions are abundant and there are excellent chances for spotting cheetah. The hippo pool is a popular spot to watch out for hippos; with luck, you may catch crocodile basking on the rocks. Elephants, buffalo, the Maasai giraffe, wildebeest and the common zebra abound. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

There is the option to enjoy a sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the savannah followed by a full champagne breakfast under the shade of an acacia tree – truly an unforgettable experience! Afterwards, return to the Kenyan capital for an overnight stop before we head to Tanzania tomorrow. .
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Arusha is famous as the gateway to the Serengeti, but there are many other national parks in the area that should not be forgotten. As we enter Arusha, Mount Meru looms over the town and if we are lucky we may see Mt Kilimanjaro on our way also. Many NGOs operate in Arusha and we have the afternoon to visit some schools, orphanages, clinics and Maasai villages to learn about rural African life. If you prefer to visit Tarangire or Arusha National Parks, that can also be arranged.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Lushoto is nestled at the base of the Usambara mountain range half way between Arusha and Dar Es Salaam. We should arrive in time to go for a short hike and enjoy our beautiful surroundings.
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

We leave early to avoid the madness of Dar’s traffic. It’s not the capital of Tanzania, but it is the largest city and a major port for East Africa. Dar Es Salaam translates to “Haven of Peace”, which may have been true once, but now it’s a bustling city. We stay on the outskirts, across the river, where it’s a bit quieter and we can enjoy the beach.
Included meals: Breakfast

We will transfer you to the ferry terminal or the airport depending on how you wish to travel to Zanzibar, the island of exciting travel tales of old. Our local guide will take care of you for the duration of your stay in Zanzibar, meeting you at the ferry terminal or airport and escorting you to your accommodation. The guide can organize any of the optional activities available in Zanzibar including a Spice Tour, diving, snorkeling, boat trips to various islands and transfers up to the Northern beaches.
Included meals: Breakfast