18 Days | Best of Eastern Africa | With Flights

Dar es Salaam

Welcome to Tanzania! Transfer to your pre tour hotel for the night. 

Meals: None

Accommodation: Sleep Inn Hotel , Kariakoo – Dar es Salaam or similar

Dar es Salaam   Stone Town (Zanzibar)

After meeting our crew and fellow passengers, we head out early to catch our ferry to Zanzibar Island from Dar es Salaam.

After arriving at the ferry port we make our way to our hotel located in Stone Town.  You will have the opportunity to leave your main luggage with the driver in the truck while you are on Zanzibar.  If you so wish to do so, please ensure you pack a smaller backpack before meeting the crew. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Zanzibar Beaches

Boasting a rich history this busy port was once a landmark on both the Slave and Spice trade routes.  Our morning begins with a walking tour of Stone Town to discover the more well known landmarks, including the birthplace of Freddy Mercury.  After our city tour, we travel by road to our base for the next 2 nights. Before our arrival, we will stop along the way to enjoy a guided walking spice tour, which passes through villages and spice plantations.  You will be able to witness first-hand how spice farm workers climb the trees and seek out specific plants and will have the opportunity to purchase fresh spices directly from these farms.   

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Zanzibar Beaches

Today is a free day to enjoy some of the many attractions and activities on offer. Water sports are the order of the day.  Whatever it is you chose to do today, you will have ample opportunity to create some island memories. Explore the many attractions on offer or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Zanzibar  Bagamoyo

We bid farewell to the island and board our return ferry, on arrival back at the Dar es Salaam port, we reunite with our truck and return to Bagamoyo where we spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Bagamoyo  Arusha

Heading north this morning we travel across the northern reaches of Tanzania, our destination tonight is the bustling town of Arusha. Northern Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Arusha  Karatu

Although it is short distance to Karatu, we will spend most of the day commuting closer to the Ngorongoro Crater.  Before our arrival in Karatu, we will visit the Mto wa Mbu Market which is situated in the little village of Mto wa Mbu.  Known for crops such as rice and their distinctive red bananas, the town sits on the main road that leads directly to the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater Conversation Area.   Tonight, our guide will brief us on our 2-night excursion.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Karatu  Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park (Seronera) Excursion

We rise early and will be collected from our camp and transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater in 4×4 safari type vehicles.  We will spend the morning exploring the crater floor in search of the animals which roam the plains.  In the afternoon, we will arrive at our camp in the Seronera region located in the heart of the Serengeti National Park.  The camp is surrounded by spectacular views and abundant wildlife and this evening, while sipping on a cold beverage, we will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature passing right in front of your meru style tent.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Serengeti National Park

This morning we rise early to enjoy a full day’s game drive through Serengeti National Park.  Famous for the abundant wildlife that exists in the park, we will spend most of our day in search of the animals that reside here. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Serengeti National Park  Arusha

We depart the Serengeti National Park with amazing memories, and make the return journey to Arusha where we will spend the night reminiscing about our experiences of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.  

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Arusha  Nairobi

We cross the border into Kenya this morning and make our way to Nairobi.  You will have the afternoon to repack your bags for your Masai Mara excursion.  The visit to the Masai Mara is operated in safari type vehicles and not the Nomad truck. For this reason, you are asked to pack a small overnight bag to travel with. You will need your towel, clothes, toiletries and camping essentials.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Nairobi  Masai Mara National Reserve

We leave the capital of Nairobi and travel to the Masai Mara, world renowned for its endless plains of wild animals and spectacular beauty. 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Masai Mara National Reserve

The rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities. Some of the animals that could be found here include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve. Today we will spend the entire day game driving through the Mara in search of all the animals.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Masai Mara National Reserve  Lake Nakuru National Park

This morning we bid the Mara farewell before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park where we will enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park. Lake Nakuru is home to large flocks of flamingos and pelicans as well as black & white rhino, leopard, lion and numerous buck. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: TBC on Booking Confirmation

Lake Nakuru Nairobi

We rise early and say farewell to Lake Nakuru and head towards Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we will visit the Nairobi Giraffe Centre, followed by a game drive through the Nairobi National Park. The Nairobi National Park is home to black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and so much more 

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sentrim Boulevard Hotel or similar

Nairobi

Nairobi is Kenya’s capital city. In addition to its urban core, the city has Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve known for breeding endangered black rhinos and home to giraffes, zebras and lions. Next to it is a well-regarded elephant orphanage operated by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. 

This day is not guided.  We can book a day tour for you today to explore Nairobi.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Sentrim Boulevard Hotel or similar

Nairobi Australia

Our trip sadly comes to an end and we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast and check out of the hotel by 11AM. Make your way to the airport and check-in for your return flight home. 

Meals: Breakfast and Inflight Menu