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Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari
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Length
13 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Arusha (Tanzania)
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Ends in
Nairobi (Kenya)
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Available Tour Start Dates
JAN 8, 2028 to DEC 16, 2028
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$16,990.00
Overview
A safari in Kenya and Tanzania – the Maasai call the Serengeti ecosystem "Siringitu" which means "the place where the land moves on forever." Here columns of wildebeest plod along centuries-old migration routes; behind them, prides of lions prowl, completing the circle of life... elephants, buffaloes and hippos graze upon the large coarse grasses, while zebras and topi wait their turn...
From the vast plains of Tanzania's Serengeti to the wildlife-rich landscapes of Kenya, this remarkable safari brings you into the heart of East Africa. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, where lions, elephants, zebras, and countless other animals thrive within the walls of an ancient volcanic caldera. Explore the Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives, watching for great herds of wildebeest and zebra, and soar above the savanna at dawn on a hot-air balloon flight, followed by a champagne toast and breakfast in the bush. In Kenya, discover the distinctive wildlife of Samburu National Reserve, venture into Ol Pejeta Conservancy in search of endangered black rhinos, and spend two nights at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, with a barbecue dinner under the stars. Meet members of local Samburu and Maasai communities, visit Kenyan artisans who spin, dye, and weave wool by hand, and explore the secluded Olderkesi Conservancy in the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem, where open plains and acacia woodlands provide a haven for wildlife. Throughout your journey, expert guides, intimate game drives, and exceptional safari lodges bring you closer to the landscapes, wildlife, and people that make East Africa unforgettable.
Visited During Tour
Arusha (Tanzania) | Maasai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) | Nairobi (Kenya) | Nanyuki (Kenya) | Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) | Samburu National Reserve (Kenya) | Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
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Tour Itinerary Itinerary
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Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari tour dates available from Tauck. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Tauck Tour Code KT2028
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1Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania's safari gateway
Tour begins: Gran Meliá Arusha. A transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Gran Meliá Arusha is included. Welcome to Tanzania and the start of your African safari; your hotel is set out on 18 acres of beautifully landscaped coffee and tea plantations; dine at the hotel this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Gran Melia Arusha -
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2Lake Manyara National Park
Set out for a five-night safari to Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti plains, traveling through Lake Manyara National Park; Lake Manyara is home to a multitude of birds, including great birds of prey. Continue on to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to some 30,000 large mammals. Please join us for a welcome reception and dinner at your lodge overlooking the vast and wildlife-lush Ngorongoro Crater below.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection -
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3A Garden of Eden in Ngorongoro Crater
Thought by some to be Africa's original "Garden of Eden," Ngorongoro Crater is one of the largest calderas in the world and contains a variety of ecosystems and an astounding concentration of birds and animals. Your four-wheel-drive vehicle, built exclusively for Tauck, provides an excellent mobile viewing platform when encountering massive herds of zebras, wildebeests, and gazelles. This area affords an opportunity to spot the Big Five – elephant, leopard, lion, buffalo, and rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater today.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Lodge Melia Collection -
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4Flying to Serengeti National Park
Today, you'll hop a morning flight from Lake Manyara to the Seronera airstrip in the heart of Serengeti National Park. As you do, you'll fly over Oldupai Gorge, where, over 50 years ago, archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered the fossilized remains of some of the earliest known human species, an estimated 1.8 million years old. Arrive in time for lunch at your elegant safari lodge in the Serengeti, where you'll begin a three-night stay. Following an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park, join us this evening for a Maasai traditional dance performance.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti -
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5Endless Plains in Serengeti National Park
Look for wildlife in the heart of the vast savanna of the Serengeti today on both morning and afternoon game drives, when golden light sharpens every movement across the plains. Sightings might include lions, zebras, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, jackals, gazelles, and giraffes. As the sun sets and the horizon glows, return to the comfort of your lodge in Serengeti National Park to watch the sky fade from gold to violet.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti -
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6Above and across the Serengeti
Spend another glorious day exploring the vast and untamed Serengeti, beginning before dawn with one of Africa's most unforgettable experiences – a hot-air balloon flight* over the awakening plains. As the sun rises, float above the grasslands washed in gold, watching the landscape come to life below – herds moving across the savanna, wildlife gathering near water, and the endless expanse of the Serengeti stretching toward the horizon. After landing, celebrate with a champagne toast, followed by a special breakfast served in the bush. Continue your wildlife viewing on a game drive back to camp, keeping watch for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and the many other animals that call these plains home. Enjoy lunch at your lodge and an afternoon at leisure; perhaps take a swim, relax on your veranda, or simply savor the views as the heat of the day settles in. In the late afternoon, venture out again as the light softens and the shadows lengthen, revealing another side of the Serengeti – elephants dusting themselves at sunset, lions stirring in the tall grass, and giraffes silhouetted against a sky of burnished color. This evening, enjoy dinner at your lodge, reflecting on the day's discoveries as night falls across the plains.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti -
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7From the Serengeti to Samburu National Reserve
Leave the Serengeti behind as you fly to Arusha, Tanzania, en route to Kenya. After landing in Arusha, enjoy lunch at the Cultural Heritage Center before boarding a flight to Isiolo in northern Kenya. Continue by safari vehicle into Samburu National Reserve, where rugged hills, acacia-dotted plains, and the winding Ewaso Nyiro River create a strikingly different landscape from the Serengeti. A game drive en route to your lodge offers your first opportunity to spot the region's distinctive wildlife, including the Samburu Special Five. Settle in for a two-night stay at your lodge along the river, with time to relax before dinner at your leisure this evening.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Soroi Samburu Lodge -
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8Discovering Samburu's Special Five
Begin your day with a visit to a local Samburu village, where you'll learn about the traditions and way of life of the Samburu people, whose pastoral heritage remains an important part of the region's cultural identity. Continue with a game drive through Samburu National Reserve, home to elephants, lions, leopards, and the Samburu Special Five – Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich – species especially associated with northern Kenya's dry landscapes. Return to your lodge for lunch and some time to relax before heading out on another game drive in the late afternoon. As the day draws to a close, enjoy a sundowner overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River and surrounding wilderness before returning to the lodge for dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Soroi Samburu Lodge -
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9Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club & an animal orphanage
A morning flight brings you to the next destination on your African adventure! Upon arrival, you're off on a game drive through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, boasting East Africa's largest resident black rhino population and others of the Big Five. After lunch, it's off to your home for the next two nights, the world-famous Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. Straddling the Equator, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is located on the famous Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and provides a special chance to blend in nature with our eco-safari experiences in a landmark property of Kenya. Situated against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest peak, hotel promises endless safari experiences, encouraging guests to reconnect with nature, themselves, and the world. The hotel is located iclose to the pristine landscapes of Ngare Ndare forests and waterfalls, The Aberdares and the conservation havens of Ol Pejeta, Samburu, and Solio. Following an afternoon equatorial demonstration, dinner tonight is at the hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club -
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10Local Life & Mount Kenya Wildlife Center
This morning, visit the town of Nanyuki, known for its colorful rugs, hangings and shawls, for a private visit with local weavers. See them shear, spin, dye and weave sheep's wool by hand right before your eyes! Following lunch, you'll have the opportunity to pay a private visit to the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and Animal Orphanage; this unique facility gives orphaned, injured, neglected, abused or frightened wild animals a second chance. The orphanage provides shelter and professional care with the goal to release these creatures back into the wild where they belong. Return to Fairmont Mt. Kenya Safari Club for dinner and the evening. Dine under the stars tonight at a private barbecue at the hotel.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club -
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11The Maasai Mara & a late day game drive
Pack your Tauck duffel bag and fly from Nanyuki to the Maasai Mara region of southern Kenya, where you'll be welcomed by Maasai warriors. Your destination is a new safari camp in the Olderkesi Conservancy, a secluded 24,700-acre wilderness bordering the southeastern edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Here, open plains and acacia woodlands provide important habitat for the region's remarkable wildlife, far from the busier safari routes. Enjoy lunch at camp, followed by some free time to settle in and take in your surroundings. Late this afternoon, venture into the conservancy on a game drive, exploring its varied landscapes in search of lions, elephants, antelope, zebras, and other animals that roam this protected wilderness. Return to camp as evening approaches, with time to relax before dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Olderkesi Conservancy -
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12Exploring the greater Maasai Mara
Your last full day on safari offers two different ways to experience the remarkable landscapes, wildlife, and people of Kenya's greater Maasai Mara ecosystem. For those eager to spend more time in the bush, set out on a full-day game drive, venturing across open grasslands and acacia-dotted plains in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and the great herds of antelope and zebra that roam this region. With a picnic lunch along the way, you'll have plenty of time to explore, following the tracks of wildlife and discovering the ever-changing rhythms of life on the savanna. Alternatively, enjoy a more leisurely morning with a visit to a local Maasai community, where you'll learn about traditions, daily life, and the longstanding relationship between the Maasai people and the land they call home. Return to camp for lunch, followed by a free afternoon to relax and enjoy your surroundings. This evening, gather back at your safari camp for a farewell reception and dinner, sharing memories of the remarkable places and experiences that have made your journey through Kenya so special.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: Olderkesi Conservancy -
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13Fly to Nairobi and journey home
Tour ends: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Fly from Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi this morning for your journey home. We have reserved a day room for you at Sankara Nairobi, Autograph Collection; depart the hotel for the airport after dinner. Allow 3 hours for flight check-in.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
More Details
Tauck is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari tour:
Tauck Values
The following is being included by Tauck on this tour:
- Hot air balloon ride at dawn over the extraordinary Serengeti, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush
- On-Tour Air (5 flights)
- Multiple-night stays in Serengeti National Park, Samburu National Reserve, and the secluded Olderkesi Conservancy in the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem, with game drives in each region Intimate safari groups limited to just 30 Tauck guests; game drives in 6-passenger, open-top vehicles with window seats for everyone, led by expert guides Visits to Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the Mount Kenya Wildlife Center
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