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Kenya & Tanzania Safari Discovery
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Length
16 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Nairobi (Kenya)
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Ends in
Kilimanjaro (Tanzania)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 9, 2027 to DEC 20, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Small Group
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$12,535.25
Overview
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.
Visited During Tour
Arusha (Tanzania) | Karatu | Kilimanjaro (Tanzania) | Lake Eyasi | Lake Naivasha (Kenya) | Maasai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) | Nairobi (Kenya) | Ngorongoro | Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Kenya) | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) | Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Kenya & Tanzania Safari Discovery tour dates available from Insight Vacations. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Insight Vacations Tour Code 475-1744
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1Arrive Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital and the gateway to East Africa’s great safari landscapes. This evening, meet your Driver Guide and fellow Small Group travelers over dinner, a relaxed introduction to the journey ahead.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands -
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2Nairobi Sightseeing
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands -
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3Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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 Serena 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp - Waterhole View -
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4Meet Rhinos in Ol Pejeta
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 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 Serena Camp or choose an Optional Experience and head back into the conservancy on a night game drive.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Maisha Sweetwaters Camp - Waterhole View -
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5Sunrise Game Drive and on to Lake Naivasha
Start the day with an early morning game drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, when first light reaches across the plains and wildlife is often active in the cooler hours. Continue south to Lake Oloidien for a farm-to-table lunch at Ranch House Bistro, set on the shore of this smaller Rift Valley lake, where papyrus-fringed edges and rich birdlife create 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 before dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Naivasha Sopa Lodge -
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6Explore the Wildlife of Lake Naivasha
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 stay at 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Naivasha Sopa Lodge -
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7Onto Maasai Mara National Reserve
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. After lunch, visit a Maasai village to learn more about community life and traditions. UNESCO recognises Maasai male rites of passage as Intangible Cultural Heritage, and you’ll also see the jumping dance associated with Maasai ceremonial culture. 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.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Mara Maisha Camp -
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8Explore the Famous Maasai Mara
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, a Small Group Exclusive experience brings you out into the reserve for a private bush barbecue dinner, served in the open air on your last evening in Kenya.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Mara Maisha Camp -
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9Travel to Tanzania
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Lake Duluti Lodge -
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10Onto Tarangire National Park
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Tarangire Kuro Treetops -
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11Discover Tarangire’s Wildlife
Head into 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. Stop for 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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Tarangire Kuro Treetops -
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12Culture and Nature in Ngorongoro
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.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Oldeani Ngorongoro Lodge -
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13Visit Hadzabe Community and Lake Eyasi
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.
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- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Oldeani Ngorongoro Lodge -
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14See the Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ole Serai Luxury Camp -
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15Explore Serengeti National Park
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ole Serai Luxury Camp -
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16Farewell Serengeti
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.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Insight Vacations is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Kenya & Tanzania Safari Discovery tour:
Travelers Notes
* 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.* NOTE: This Trip falls under LEVEL 2. Please refer to the Deposit, Payment and Cancellations policies on our website. * 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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