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East Africa Highlights
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Start
Nairobi, Kenya
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Finish
Arusha, Tanzania
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Trip Code
YGSA
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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
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
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Transport
4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private 4WD Vehicle
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Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (4 nights)
From £3,227(10 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Meet the Maasai warriors of Kenya, visit a Maasai village that champions women’s health, and spend time with the Hadzabe community in Tanzania to see how their ancient culture endures today.
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Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for 4WD safaris, in the morning and the afternoon. This gives you the best possible chance to spot the amazing wildlife that calls this place home.
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Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth, with two early morning and two late afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
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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.
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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?
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No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
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Staying in a permanent tented camp 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.
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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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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. All activities are subject to availability.
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No two journeys in Africa are identical. Be prepared for travel times to be longer or shorter than advised. Weather and road conditions can change things significantly, so embrace the detours, shortcuts, and unforgettable moments along the way.
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Staying in a permanent tented camp 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.
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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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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. All activities are subject to availability.
Itinerary
Sleep in the wilds of Serengeti, 4WD through a crater and spot the Big Five
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 overnight stays in the middle of the national parks, stargazing opportunities, and local connections – this is the trip of a lifetime.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Nairobi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 3Day 3 • Masai Mara National Reserve
- DAY 4Day 4 • Lake Victoria
- DAY 5Day 5 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 6Day 6 • Serengeti National Park
- DAY 7Day 7 • Karatu
- DAY 8Day 8 • Karatu
- DAY 9Day 9 • Arusha
- DAY 10Day 10 • Arusha / Nairobi
Inclusions
restaurant_menu Meals
9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
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4WD Open Safari Vehicle, Private 4WD Vehicle
bed Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Lodge (2 nights), Permanent Tented Camp (4 nights)
festival Included activities
circleLoita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
circleSerengeti National Park - 4WD Safari
circleSerengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
circleSerengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
circleNgorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
circleLake Eyasi - Hadzabe Bushmen Visit
circleLake Eyasi - Soda Lake
museum Optional activities
circleMasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD470
circleSerengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD800
circleKaratu - Village Visit - USD20
circleKaratu - Coffee Tour - USD25
circleNgorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek - USD80
circleLake Manyara Game drive - USD100
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Thursday Oct 16, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£3,718£3,532
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Friday Oct 10, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 1 space left
£3,647
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Friday Oct 17, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£3,845
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Friday Oct 24, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 9 spaces left
£3,586£3,227
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Friday Nov 21, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 8 spaces left
£3,586
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Friday Dec 05, 2025
Sunday Dec 14, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 12 spaces left
£3,553
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Friday Dec 12, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Trip size max: 16 - 5 spaces left
£3,839
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Friday Dec 26, 2025
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - Sold Out
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 6 spaces left
£3,806
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Friday Jan 02, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Trip size max: 16 - 2 spaces left
£3,845
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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.
Reviews (258)
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Josselyn
Sep 13, 2025
We chose this trip for our honeymoon, and it truly surpassed our expectations. Our team leader, Julius, along with the drivers in Kenya and Tanzania, were exceptional —helpful, informative, and a joy to be around. The itinerary had a great balance of safari, cultural experiences, and relaxing days, which kept us excited for what each day would bring. While the hotels were mostly 3-star and fairly simple, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff more than made up for it. If you’re looking to experience authentic African life with a mix of adventure and culture, we would highly recommend this trip.
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Catherine
Sep 13, 2025
Great adventure to Tanzania! Saw the big 5, interacted with Maasai warriors and other local tribes, learnt about the history and culture, the way people live and how they survive, enjoyed the vast landscape, the magic sunsets snd tge diversity of experiences. Highly recommend
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Sarah
Sep 13, 2025
One of the best things I have ever done! Exceeded expectations - seeing all of the animals (big five, ugly five, lots of giraffes, hippos and over a thousand zebras!) so close was breathtaking. Julius (tour leader), our drivers (Martin and Pampam) and the local guides were all incredible and made the experience what it was. As did the amazing group of people I had the pleasure of sharing this experience with.
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SANDRA
Sep 13, 2025
This tour surpassed my expectations. The included and optional activities were well rounded. The group leader m, driver and guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Meals offered a variety of food choices. Accommodations were comfortable and sufficient for our needs. Will definitely travel with Intrepid again.
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Bashar
Sep 11, 2025
This was an overall amazing trip. Definitely no safety issues and if you like adventure, wildlife and meeting remote cultures: this is the trip for you. Be careful of local shops that may overcharge you for souvenirs. Always bargain and sometimes just walk away.
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Vanessa / Simon
Sep 11, 2025
The 10day east Africa highlights tour exceeded our expectations. Everything was great about it, the accommodation, the group leader & driver guides were excellent. We saw a huge array of animals & landscapes, flora & fauna.
Learnt much about the culture & people.
We highly recommend this tour.
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Ying
Sep 10, 2025
This was a once in a lifetime experience, and Intrepid provides excellent planning and execution. Trip leader and drivers are top notch. Felt safe and had fun the whole trip. I would recommend Intrepid to anyone asking me about my safari experience.
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Tammy
Sep 07, 2025
Truly a trip of a lifetime. Nothing short of amazing
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Brenda
Sep 07, 2025
This was my first trip to Africa, intrepid pit together and amazing itinerary, Julius was are group leader, he made my trip all that it could be, a lifetime of amazing memories
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Jaymie
Sep 07, 2025
A once in a lifetime experience and I would recommend to anyone wanting a safari holiday. Saw the big 5, stayed in fabulous tents and woke up to the sounds of lions in the Serengeti. Travelled in three jeeps the entire journey which meant everyone had a window seat and could chat to the driver - an amazing experience.