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East Africa Highlights
10 Days | Sleep in the wilds of Serengeti, 4WD through a crater and spot the Big Five
4.8
Excellent
148 reviews
10 days
Start
Nairobi, Kenya
Finish
Arusha, Tanzania
Trip Code
YGSA
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Basic Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (2 nights)
From £3,109(10 days)
Trip Informations
Uncover the very best of East Africa on this 10-day journey from Nairobi, Kenya. Travel to some of the country’s most famous areas including the Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, where you'll take multiple game drives in search of the Big Five animals and more. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, impalas, wildebeest, leopards, giraffes, antelope and varied birdlife. Take in the enormity of Africa's largest lake and spend time with the local Maasai warriors and Hadzabe people to learn about their ancient traditions and modern way of life from an elder in the communities. With camping experiences in the middle of the national parks, stargazing opportunities and local connections – this is the opportunity of a lifetime.
Why you’ll love this trip
Meet Kenyan Maasai warriors, visit a Maasai village that champions women’s health and spend time with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania to see how their ancient culture exists today.
Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day of game drive in 4WDs, in both the morning and the afternoon. This gives you the best possible chance to spot the amazing wildlife that calls this place home.
Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth, with two early morning and two late afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
Visit Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe people, who have lived in the area for over 10,000 years. Participate in daily activities like hunting and gathering, and discover their unique 'click' language, one of the oldest still in use today.
Safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
Is this trip right for you?
Camping in the Serengeti National Park with no barriers between you and the animals is amazing, but it's important to heed the safety advice of your leader.
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.
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.
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
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private Vehicle
Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Basic Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (2 nights)
Activities
Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Masai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Serengeti National Park - 4WD Safari
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Bushmen Visit
Lake Eyasi - Soda Lake
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Important notes
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.
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.
Reviews (143)
5 stars
116
4 stars
19
3 stars
8
Carla
Nov 24, 2024
A trip of a lifetime.. was lucky to see the big 5 and have an amazing group to share such amazing experiences with. The itinerary is well organised and good overview of culture and wildlife safari! Rita and the drivers were a credit to Intrepid. Would definitely recommend.
Tiffany
Nov 02, 2024
This is a true African experience, a perfect blend between wildlife and culture. It is an eye opening experience while still maintaining your comforts.
Mary Joy
Nov 02, 2024
I had an amazing experience on Intrepid's 10-day Kenya and Tanzania safari, "East Africa Highlights." From start to finish, the trip was exceptionally well-organized, featuring a carefully crafted itinerary that included the Masai Mara, Masai Village, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and other iconic locations. Our guide, Ely, was incredibly knowledgeable, helping us spot wildlife we might have missed and providing fascinating insights into animal behavior and conservation efforts. The lodges exceeded our expectations, offering breathtaking views and delicious food—a perfect way to relax after each adventure-filled day. We were thrilled to spot the Big Five and enjoyed unforgettable wildlife encounters. Intrepid's commitment to giving back to the community added even more meaning to the experience. Highly recommended!
Dave
Nov 02, 2024
Intrepid did a great job planning organizing and putting the plans into action to provide us with a safe and very enjoyable safari tour that lived up to our expectations
Richard
Nov 02, 2024
This is an excellent trip which includes a great mix of culture and wildlife. The game viewing was excellent, I saw as much as previous trips to Tanzania and Namibia combined. The intrepid guide is great as usual. This is my third trip with Intrepid and wouldn't hesitate to recommend. I would book this trip and then add on Zanzibar manually flying from Arusha. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience East african culture and excellent game viewing. For reference we saw the big 5 including leapord and lion cubs so it was magical.
ian
Oct 30, 2024
East Africa trip has some long, hard, dusty and bumpy days. There are early mornings. Its not luxury travel. But if you are after great wildlife experiences and can handle the road, its a great insight into parts Kenya and Tanzania, that makes the rattles well worth it. What we saw was spectacular. We had great faith in our crew. Nothing was a drama. Things did happen but we barely noticed. They were excellent.
Abi
Oct 28, 2024
Loved this trip, we saw and learnt so much. Our crew Timo, David, Daniel and Francis were incredible and made the trip really special. They were all super knowledgeable and couldn’t do enough to help us. Highly recommend.
Alexa
Oct 27, 2024
The trip overall was amazing. What made it truly special was our Intrepid team (Tim, David, Francis and Dan). Tim was the best tour leader I have ever had - he was knowledgeable, kind, funny and extremely considerate when I ended up getting sick on the trip. We were on our honeymoon and on the last night, Tim organized a special surprise at our hotel (a decorated room and cake!). You would be very lucky to land Tim as a tour leader on this trip! Some highlights would be: The Masai Mara National Park (and local guide), the 3 tribes we visited, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Camping in the Serengeti - hearing lions roar throughout the night. A couple points that I would like to be honest about to someone booking this tour - The drives were long and very bumpy - but you cover a lot of ground and get to see so many animals which makes it worth it. Be prepared for this and being in the truck for more than half of this trip. I wish that Intrepid organized jeeps while in the Serengeti vs. Going in the big truck. You can really feel the bumps in the road in the Serengeti and it’s a lot easier in smaller vehicles. The hotels were very basic, the staff were amazing at every one, however expect some wear and tear. They were comfortable but again, very basic. Despite all this, I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is looking to travel through Kenya and Tanzania as it gives you a great experience both culturally and as a safari.
Stephen
Oct 27, 2024
Trip which delivers all you could wish for, animals and culture and life affirming experiences. A trip for everyone with a little adventure in their soul.
Martin
Oct 23, 2024
The trip was a wonderful adventure! The intrepid crew were very attentive and knowledgable. The transport was a custom truck/bus that was incredibly comfortable for the long drives. The chef prepared impressive meals with a portable stove and huge attention to hygiene and cleanliness of dishes/cooking equipment.
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