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Wildlife
Classic East Africa
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Excellent
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Start
Nairobi, Kenya
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Finish
Nairobi, Kenya
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Trip Code
YGKA
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Physical Rating
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
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Transport
4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 nights), Lodge (7 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (4 nights)
From £6,485(13 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Take 4WD safaris through five iconic wildlife parks and spot the African wildlife you’ve always wanted to see, including herds of elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, flamingos, hippos and so much more.
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Hike at the base of Mt Meru – look out for local wildlife as you soak up the incredible views, on the way to a thundering waterfall for lunch. You might see buffalo, giraffes, zebras, Kilimanjaro colobus monkeys and Harvey’s red duikers along the way.
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Learn about the Patinaai Osim Project – one of The Tuuur Foundation partners – and how they’re working to fight gender inequality for Indigenous communities, and how they provide a safe space or local women and girls.
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Optional visit to a small Hadzabe tribe to learn about their nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle and their unique ‘click’ language, which is believed to be one of the oldest languages still in use today.
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Take a traditional cooking class in Arusha in Tanzania with local women who will show you the tips and tricks of local food before you tuck into a delicious breakfast together.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a 4WD overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in 4WD vehicles, visiting remote communities and world-renowned wildlife parks. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie.
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There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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This trip includes a hike in the foothills of Mount Meru. The hike is quite steep and takes approximately 4 hours. A reasonable level of fitness is required. We recommend bringing sturdy, comfortable hiking or trail shoes with good support. Please see Day 8 of the Itinerary for more information.
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The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
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This is a 4WD overland trip. That means you’ll be travelling with a group in 4WD vehicles, visiting remote communities and world-renowned wildlife parks. The drive days can be long, but it’s as much about the journey as the destination, and half the fun is the camaraderie.
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There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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This trip includes a hike in the foothills of Mount Meru. The hike is quite steep and takes approximately 4 hours. A reasonable level of fitness is required. We recommend bringing sturdy, comfortable hiking or trail shoes with good support. Please see Day 8 of the Itinerary for more information.
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The day-to-day itinerary features a selection of optional activities. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. Prices are approximate and may change at the discretion of the local provider, and all activities are subject to availability.
Itinerary
See the wildlife and changing landscapes of East Africa on an adventure through Kenya and Tanzania
On this 13-day safari adventure through the everchanging landscapes of East Africa, you’ll take multiple game drives in the Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Amboseli National Park. With expert guides and a handy local leader, you’ll visit spots far off the tourist trail, including the base of Mt Meru, where you’ll go on a hike through the slopes of the mountain to a waterfall, and Lake Naivasha for a boat safari. Visit a Hadzabe tribe and learn about their way of life, getting a unique insight into a small community with ancient roots. Spend time in Arusha and take part in a traditional cooking class with a company that supports and empowers the local women and visit the Patinaai Osim project, supported by the Tuuur Foundation and working to fight inequality of women and girls in Indigenous communities. With all of this and more, you’ll hit all the iconic wildlife, landscapes and highlights of Africa and gain a special understanding of this incredible land – what are you waiting for?
- DAY 1Day 1 • Nairobi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Maasai Mara
- DAY 3Day 3 • Maasai Mara
- DAY 4Day 4 • Lake Elementaita
- DAY 5Day 5 • Amboseli National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Amboseli National Park
- DAY 7Day 7 • Amboseli National Park
- DAY 8Day 8 • Mount Meru
- DAY 9Day 9 • Rhotia
- DAY 10Day 10 • Serengeti
- DAY 11Day 11 • Serengeti
- DAY 12Day 12 • Ngorongoro
- DAY 13Day 13 • Kilimanjaro International Airport / Nairobi
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
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4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 nights), Lodge (7 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (4 nights)
festival Included activities
circleComplimentary Airport Arrival Transfer (shared)
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Game Drive
circleLake Naivasha - Boat Trip
circlePatinaai Osim (The Tuuur Foundation partner) visit
circleAmboseli National Park - Full Day 4WD Game Drive
circleMount Meru - afternoon hike, walk around Mt. Meru
circleSerengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
circleSerengeti National Park - Full Day 4WD Game Drive
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
museum Optional activities
circleNairobi - City Experience Urban Adventure - USD45
circleMasai Mara - Afternoon 4WD Safari - USD100 - USD200
circleMasai Mara - Balloon Safari - USD470
circleAmboseli National Park - Full Day 4WD Safari - USD50 - USD100
circleAmboseli National Park - Morning 4WD Safari - USD50 - USD100
circleAmboseli National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari - USD50 - USD100
circleAmboseli Region - Guided Nature Walk (max 1 Hour) - USD20
circleSerengeti - Balloon Safari - USD800
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 3 spaces left
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
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Monday Oct 13, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,485
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Monday Dec 08, 2025
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
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Monday Feb 16, 2026
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 10 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday May 25, 2026
Saturday Jun 06, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Jun 08, 2026
Saturday Jun 20, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Jun 22, 2026
Saturday Jul 04, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 14 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Jul 06, 2026
Saturday Jul 18, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Jul 20, 2026
Saturday Aug 01, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Aug 03, 2026
Saturday Aug 15, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Aug 17, 2026
Saturday Aug 29, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Aug 24, 2026
Saturday Sep 05, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Monday Sep 07, 2026
Saturday Sep 19, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 16 spaces left
£6,809
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. This itinerary offers two optional sunrise balloon safaris—one in the Masai Mara and another in Serengeti National Park. We offer both as a pre-booked service, which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to – but keep in mind that this is a popular activity, and places are limited.
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3. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
Reviews (6)
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Julie
Aug 02, 2025
The trip itinerary meant we got to say a range of animals across a varied set of landscapes, and extremely interesting examples of some of the different cultures and tribal lifestyles and habits within the regions we visited. Optional visits to villages were incredibly interesting and handled respectfully. Highly recommend!
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Aldo
Jul 19, 2025
An unforgettable experience overall with Intrepid’s safari. The itinerary was diverse and well-planned, and our guide Tim was exceptional. However, we faced some issues with vehicle conditions, uncommunicated itinerary changes, and long, unnecessary drives. Still, a trip of a lifetime!
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Allison
Jun 20, 2025
This trip was amazing, we got to see the big 5 plus many more. The guide and drivers were amazing and really knew how to make every day special.
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Edith
Jun 20, 2025
Fantastic from start to finish
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Megan
Jul 20, 2025
Overall, we had a great time on this tour! Expect lots of time spent in safari truck and long drives. Also expect to see lots on safari and stay in some great accommodations! As non campers, we were very comfortable. There is some issues with the itinerary, ex. Going to lake Elementatia but it's so far, not having time to do anything there. Food was buffet almost everywhere and good. Says water was included but not always at meal times. Overall I would recommend if you are comfortable with lots of driving.
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Sydney
Jul 19, 2025
Overall the items included in this itinerary were strong - you felt you got a true Kenyan and Tanzanian experience! Most accommodations were great. Make sure you ask for an updated itinerary and list of inclusions and exclusions before the trip - ours was different than anticipated.