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Kenya & Tanzania: Safari, Migration & Untamed South

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Kenya & Tanzania: Safari, Migration & Untamed South · 10 nights

From · $18,995 pp

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ABOUT THIS JOURNEY

For families and explorers dreaming of African bushlands, exciting wildlife, and the thrill of the chase.

Welcome to East Africa: a captivating region of dramatic wildlife species and untamed wilderness. On this epic 10-night cross-border safari, discover the most sensational landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania. The adventure begins in Nairobi, a vibrant urban oasis and the sleek gateway to East African conservation. The Masai Mara is the Africa you have always imagined: golden grasslands rolling to the horizon, lone acacia trees, and the Big Five, from lions and elephants to leopards, buffalo, and the elusive black rhino. It is the classic safari, and famous for good reason. From there, follow the great migration into the northern Serengeti, where wildebeest gather in the thousands at the river, and the drama of the crossings unfolds around you. The landscape is wilder and more rugged, with more room to take it all in. Then you reach Nyerere National Park, Tanzania’s largest wilderness where the pace slows and the crowds fall away. Home to four of the Big Five, along with hippos and crocodiles, it is best explored by boat and on foot along the Rufiji River, all with hardly another vehicle in sight.

DAY 1

Nairobi

Your plane touches down in Nairobi and plunges straight into the heart of Kenya’s rich conservation culture. Following a private transfer from the airport, enjoy a visit to the world-renowned Giraffe Centre to hand-feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from a raised wooden platform. Afterward, you’ll unwind at a luxurious, plantation-style boutique hotel, beautifully positioned to overlook the iconic, misty peaks of the Ngong Hills. The evening is reserved for total tranquility, whether you’d like an upscale dinner or to simply soak in views of the Kenyan sunset from your private balcony.

DAYS 2 – 4

Masai Mara

The safari deepens after a short flight to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve, dropping directly into a sweeping savannah overflowing with wildlife. On arrival, set off on a thrilling golden-hour game drive to spot apex predators as they begin their nightly hunts. Day two offers an unforgettable experience: an optional sunrise hot air balloon ride, floating gracefully above the plains to spot elephants, rhinos, lions, and cheetahs from above, then descending for a picnic bush breakfast. For the remaining moments, you can set your own pace by joining twice-daily morning and evening game drives, pausing by the Mara River to watch pods of wallowing hippos and massive Nile crocodiles basking on the riverbanks.

DAYS 5 – 7

Northern Serengeti

It’s time to cross the border into Tanzania’s vast Northern Serengeti. Staying in an ultra-luxury mobile tent that follows the legendary path of the Great Migration, enjoy 19th-century explorer charm blended with organic fine dining and wilderness exclusivity. The rhythm of the stay is entirely bespoke: each day features the choice of two private game drives in the morning and afternoon, or a single, private full-day game drive complete with a picnic lunch in the heart of the bush. Witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles blanketing the rolling plains. For a deeper, foot-to-earth connection, you can opt out of the vehicles entirely and choose guided walking safaris, tracking wildlife footprints alongside an expert ranger through an arid natural paradise.

DAYS 8 – 10

Nyere National Park

Your East African story culminates in Nyerere National Park at an intimate luxury camp. Nestled inside a shady riverine canopy on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, this fabulous stay offers sweeping water views and exceptional safari tents elevated on wooden decks. Each day is fully tailored: You may wish to track leopards and wild dogs on private game drives, toast the scenery with a classic bush breakfast, or embark on a thrilling night safari to see nocturnal predators. For a change of pace, take a peaceful boat safari to photograph hippos, savor an exclusive pontoon boat lunch cruise, or enjoy relaxed catch-and-release fishing on the lake. As this extraordinary journey comes to an end, you’ll return home carrying a lifetime of memories from the raw savannahs and untamed rivers of this timeless continent.

DAY BY DAY

The highlights

DAY 1

Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to Hemingways Nairobi for an overnight stay, with a visit to the Giraffe Centre to meet its resident Rothschild’s giraffes.
DAY 2

Fly to the Masai Mara for a three-night stay at Paradise Plains. Famed for its year-round density of lions, cheetahs, and elephants, the Mara is the classic safari setting.
DAY 3

A full day of game drives across the open plains, tracking predators and grazing herds in one of Africa’s richest wildlife concentrations.
DAY 4

Continue exploring the Mara, with the option to rise before dawn for a hot air balloon flight over the savanna.
DAY 5

Fly to the Northern Serengeti for a three-night stay at Laba Migration Camp. This is the stage for the great wildebeest and zebra migration, with river crossings and the predators that follow them.
DAY 6

Choose between game drives and walking safaris across the Serengeti’s northern plains, timed to the migration’s movements.
DAY 7

Continue exploring the Serengeti, with the option to add a hot air balloon safari over the herds at dawn.
DAY 8

Fly to Nyerere National Park for a three-night stay at LABA Siwandu. Tanzania’s largest protected wilderness, Nyerere trades crowds for wild dog, hippo, and boat-based game viewing along the Rufiji River.
DAY 9

Explore by game drive, boat safari, or on foot, with a pontoon lunch cruise among the options.
DAY 10

A final day to choose from the park’s activities, from night safaris to catch-and-release fishing along the river.
DAY 11

Transfer to the airstrip for your onward flight home.

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

Everything taken care of

Door to door, from the moment you land until you fly home. Every road transfer and light aircraft flight is arranged for you, so there are no tickets to buy and no connections to figure out.

Private and shared road transfers
Light aircraft and scheduled flights
Daily breakfast (in Nairobi)
Daily gourmet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a selection of drinks (at lodges)
Shared and private game drives, walking safaris, and boat safaris

International flights are not included.

PRICING

From $18,995 PER PERSON

Based on two people traveling together

2 people traveling

$18,995 pp

TRAVELING AS A GROUP?

This price is based on two people sharing. If you are traveling with family or friends, ask your travel designer about pricing for your group.

Prices are subject to change depending on your preferred dates of travel. Price does not include international flights.

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Everything you want to know

A selection of questions about this itinerary and planning a trip to Italy. For more, visit our full FAQ page.

How long does it take to design an itinerary?

For a signature itinerary, we can often turn around a proposal within a few days. A fully bespoke itinerary typically takes around two weeks to design. That said, we ask for a minimum of three months before departure to book a bespoke trip overall, since design is just one part of the process, alongside your one round of revisions, booking and reconfirming every detail with suppliers, and putting together your final documents.

What is “Cancel For Any Reason” coverage, and is it available to us as New York residents?

Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) is an upgrade that lets you cancel for a reason a standard policy wouldn’t cover, typically reimbursing a portion of your trip cost, but it must be purchased within a short window of your first trip payment and cancelled a set number of days before departure. New York has specific rules that restrict standard CFAR coverage for residents, though alternative “fortuitous reason” style coverage is often available instead. We’ll point you toward providers who structure this correctly for New York travelers.

Is trip design and planning time itself part of the cost?

Yes, particularly for bespoke trips. The time your travel designer spends designing, refining, and coordinating your itinerary is part of the value, not a separate line item.

Do you help if a flight is delayed or cancelled?

Yes, your travel designer is reachable throughout your trip and will work directly with local partners to adjust transfers or reservations if a flight disruption affects your plans.

Do we need specific vaccinations or malaria medication?

We recommend booking an appointment with a tropical disease doctor as soon as your trip is confirmed. They’ll advise on the right vaccinations and any preventive medication based on the specific countries and regions on your itinerary, and can get you started on a course of treatment with enough time for it to take effect before you travel.

Is safari appropriate for children?

Many lodges welcome children, though age minimums apply at some camps, particularly for walking safaris. We only recommend camps that genuinely suit your children’s ages.

What does a typical safari day look like?

An early wake-up, a morning game drive around sunrise, then a return to camp for a proper lunch and rest through the heat of the day, before an afternoon drive heading into evening. Many camps also offer optional activities during the day, like a guided walking safari or a visit to a local community, and our more luxurious camps often have a spa or a swimming pool for the downtime in between. The structure repeats daily, with plenty of room to slow down or add on as you like.

Can we combine safari with a beach or city stay?

Very often, yes. Pairing several days of safari with a beach extension or a city stop is one of our most popular itinerary structures.

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