Essential East Africa

Trip Type: 18 to 35s

10 Days
1 - 22 People

Starts From:

NZD $3,250.00 /Person

Got 10 days, an adventurous spirit and a desire to see as much of East Africa as you can? Whether you're a solo traveller …

Essential East Africa

Got 10 days, an adventurous spirit and a desire to see as much of East Africa as you can? Whether you're a solo traveller looking for new friends or some new friends looking for a solo to join the pack, this is for you! Head out on multiple 4WD safaris in the Maasai Mara National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park for the best opportunities to spot the Big Five and all your bucket list wildlife! Stop at remote market towns, spend a night in a Maasai village and another night by the largest tropical lake in the world and soak up all the chances to chat with the locals and learn about their culture. This trip is like a crash course in what East Africa is all about.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi

Day 2: Loita Hills Maasai Experience

Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 4: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 5: Lake Victoria

Day 6: Serengeti National Park

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Day 8: Karatu

Day 9: Arusha

Day 10: Arusha / Nairobi

Trip Inclusions

Meals

9 breakfasts and 8 dinners are included

Transport

Overland vehicle

Accomodation

Hotel (2 nights), Camping (with facilities) (5 nights), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nights)

Included Activities

Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Maasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive

Trip Highlights

Spend the night in a Maasai village in the remote Loita Hills region – be welcomed with traditional warrior song and dance, learn about life from community elders and maybe even learn to throw a spear.
Search for wildebeest, lions and leopards on a game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve, then listen to the African wilderness come alive after sunset at your bush camp.
Cross the Serengeti in a purpose-built truck for one of those classic East African experiences – think vast plains spotted with thorn trees and huge herds of zebras and gazelles.
Explore the gigantic Ngorongoro Crater – the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and a home for around 30,000 large mammals. Look out for elephants and hippos as you drive along the crater floor.
Stop in places like Karatu and Musoma for a chance to chat with locals, swap stories and learn about their culture.