22 Day Best of East Africa Safari - East Africa Overland Tour

Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Ends: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Duration: 22 days
Group size: Minimum 4 / maximum 22 passengers
Safari vehicle: Overland truck / 4x4 safari vehicle

Embrace the full spectrum of colours, smells and sounds on this brilliant overland safari showcasing the best that East Africa has to offer.

From the vibrant red robes of the Maasai to the emerald-green mountains of Tanzania and the luminous golden glow of a Serengeti sunset, Africa is bursting with enticing sights and enriching experiences.

Meet proud warriors, enthusiastic children, welcoming villagers and hard-working crop-growers - the faces of modern-day Africa.

Encounter cunning predators and majestic mammals while on safari, graceful birds while camping near shimmering lakes and colourful fish off the balmy coast.

East Africa's temperatures are as warm as the people are - experience this personally on this memorable East Africa safari.

Brief Itinerary


Day 1: Nairobi

The journey begins in Kenya's multicultural capital.

Day 2: Lake Nakuru

Meet the kids of the New Hope Children's Home, then head out on an afternoon game drive and admire the lake as it shimmers with a blanket of pink flamingos.

Days 3 & 4: Lake Naivasha

Interact with locals on a village visit, then camp near the shores of beautiful Lake Naivasha.

Day 5: Loita Hills

Travel across the Great Rift Valley to the heart of Maasai country. Camp among these semi-nomadic tribespeople and learn about their ancient culture.

Days 6 & 7: Masai Mara National Reserve

Safaris through the Masai Mara can reveal prides of lions, herds of elephants and perhaps a stealthy cheetah.

Days 8 & 9: Nairobi

Return to the urban jungle of Nairobi.

Day 10: Arusha

Camp on the outskirts of this city in northern Tanzania.

Day 11: Karatu

Interact with locals in a small village then travel to Karatu.

Days 12 & 13: Serengeti National Park

Go on safari in search of the Serengeti's iconic animals and fall asleep to the sounds of the bush.

Day 14: Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the giant volcanic Ngorongoro Crater to look for its abundant wildlife, and perhaps spy Africa's iconic Big Five.

Day 15: Marangu

Visit the Amani Children's Home, an inspirational school for underprivileged children then set up camp in Marangu.

Days 16 & 17: Usambara Mountains

Witness the day-to-day life of the crop-growing Chagga people, then head to the remote beauty of the Usambara Mountains.

Day 18: Dar es Salaam

Camp by the beach in Tanzania's tropical port city.

Days 19 to 21: Zanzibar

Marvel at the eclectic architecture lining the cobbled streets and visit an aromatic plantation.

Day 22: Dar es Salaam

Take the ferry back to the mainland where this adventure ends.

 

 

ZAR 13 920 p/p + Local Payment of $ 1 260 p/p