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Best of East Africa Overview

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    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,040
      CAD $1,940
      AUD $1,875
      EUR €1,430
      GBP £1,190
      NZD $2,395
      ZAR R15,545
      CHF FR1,760
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      USD $1,305
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,345*
      CAD $3,207*
      AUD $3,123*
      EUR €2,340*
      GBP £1,986*
      NZD $3,961*
      ZAR R24,621*
      CHF FR2,792*
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Visit Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar touring the best of East Africa.

Visit Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar on a trip that embraces the best of East Africa. Absorb the full spectrum of colours, smells and sounds on this brilliant adventure. 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 hardworking 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 it personally on this memorable trip.

  • Visit Kenya and learn about the ancient culture of the Maasai
  • Spot cheetahs, lions and leopards on the Serengeti plain
  • Descend into Tanzania's enormous Ngorongoro Crater
  • Meet the kids of the Amani Children's Home in Moshi, Tanzania
  • Admire the green wonder of the Usambara Mountains
  • Camp by a balmy beach in Tanzania
  • Inhale the aroma of fresh spices in Zanzibar

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Best of East Africa Summary

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Day 1 Nairobi

Once a swamp but now called the 'green city in the sun', Nairobi is a relatively multicultural city with a range of cuisines, museums and cultural centres to enjoy.

Day 2 Lake Nakuru

Often shrouded in a carpet of pink flamingos, beautiful Lake Nakuru - and the surrounding national park - is home to a great number of wildlife and bird species.

Days 3-4 Lake Naivasha

Meaning 'rough water' in Maasai due to the occurrence of sudden storms, Lake Naivasha surface is also broken by the yawns of hippos and countless birds flying across its surface.

Day 5 Loita Hills

The charming Loita Hills are home to colourful Maasai and their villages, rolling plains, wonderful wildlife and iconic acacia trees.

Days 6-7 Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and the world's most iconic animals living within its boundaries.

Days 8-9 Nairobi

Lively Nairobi is the gateway to some of Africa's best national parks and is nicknamed 'the safari capital of the world'.

Day 10 Arusha

Situated close to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Mount Kilimanjaro, Arusha is a relaxed, friendly city with a wealth of famous sites on its doorstep.

Day 11 Mto wa Mbu

Situated around halfway between Arusha and Ngorongoro, Mto Wa Mbu is a tiny town located near three rivers which is known for its curios and red-skinned bananas.

Days 12-13 Serengeti National Park

Teeming with animals and home to the famous migration of the wildebeest, the Serengeti is a marvel with rolling plains, iconic acacia trees and mesmerising skies.

Day 14 Ngorongoro Crater

Photographic opportunities abound in the Ngorongoro Crater, a massive volcanic caldera with so many animals, it's hard to know where to look first.

Day 15 Marangu

Nestled at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro, Marangu is a small village surrounded by stunning vistas and lush forest.

Days 16-17 Usambara Mountains

Covered in tropical rainforest and being around 100 million years old, the lush Usambara Mountains have wonderful hiking trails and lovely villages to visit.

Day 18 Dar es Salaam

Dar es Salaam lies by the Indian Ocean and is abuzz with busy streets, laidback restaurants, colourful markets, interesting architecture and lots of water-based activities.

Days 19-22 Zanzibar

Famed for its fragrant spices and infamous for its slave-trading history, Zanzibar mixes divine beaches, an atmospheric main town and Middle Eastern flair with an African beat.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Nairobi, Kenya

  • Finish:

    Zanzibar, Tanzania

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    21 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 15 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Bungalow (2 nts), Camping (with basic facilities) (2 nts), Camping (with facilities) (13 nts), Hotel (4 nts)

  • Transport:

    Ferry, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Amani Children's Home visit, Irente - walk & local lunch, Lake Nakuru - Game drive, Lake Nakuru - Village walk, Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit, Masai Mara - Game drive, Mto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & market Visit, Ngorongoro Crater - Game drive, Serengeti - Game drive, Usambara Village Education Project visit, village walk & lunch, Visit to New Hope Children's Centre, Zanzibar Spice tour

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    658kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. A single supplement is available on this trip.
    2. This is a combination trip. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.

  • Trip price from

    USD $2,040
    CAD $1,940
    AUD $1,875
    EUR €1,430
    GBP £1,190
    NZD $2,395
    ZAR R15,545
    CHF FR1,760
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    USD $1,305
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  • Total price from

    USD $3,345*
    CAD $3,207*
    AUD $3,123*
    EUR €2,340*
    GBP £1,986*
    NZD $3,961*
    ZAR R24,621*
    CHF FR2,792*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $152
    CAD $145
    AUD $142
    EUR €106
    GBP £90
    NZD $180
    ZAR R1,119
    CHF FR126
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About Kenya , Tanzania

    • 22
    • YXOHC
    • 4.72 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $2,040
      CAD $1,940
      AUD $1,875
      EUR €1,430
      GBP £1,190
      NZD $2,395
      ZAR R15,545
      CHF FR1,760
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $1,305
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $3,345*
      CAD $3,207*
      AUD $3,123*
      EUR €2,340*
      GBP £1,986*
      NZD $3,961*
      ZAR R24,621*
      CHF FR2,792*
      *
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