Kenya and Tanzania Adventure | 2026

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • What's Included
  • FAQ
  • Dates

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya and Tanzania. Starting in Nairobi, this journey takes you through iconic destinations like the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and the Serengeti, offering thrilling game drives and the chance to witness the Great Migration. Experience the vibrant culture of the Maasai tribe, explore the bustling markets of Mto Wa Mbu, and marvel at the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. From adrenaline-pumping activities in Sagana to serene hot air balloon rides over the savannah, each day promises new discoveries. Conclude your adventure in Arusha, enriched with memories of Africa's diverse wildlife and stunning vistas. This tour is perfect for those seeking a blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty, all while forming lifelong friendships with fellow travelers.

Highlights
  • Nairobi National Park: Experience a game drive and visit the Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation nursery to see baby elephants.
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride and witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
  • Visit a Maasai village to learn about their traditions and explore the Kibera Slum in Nairobi with the Mirror of Hope Foundation.
  • Sagana: Engage in adrenaline-pumping activities like white water rafting, mountain biking, and ziplining.
  • Amboseli National Park: Capture iconic wildlife shots with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
  • Tarangire National Park: Discover the 'land of giants' with its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
  • Serengeti National Park: Experience a full day of game drives and possibly witness the wildebeest migration.
  • Lake Manyara National Park: Spot unique wildlife and the famous tree-climbing lions.
Mode of Transport
Travel across Kenya and Tanzania in overland trucks and pop-top safari vehicles, offering a comfortable and adventurous way to explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife. Enjoy the flexibility of road travel with scenic stops and game drives along the way.
Accommodation
Experience the great outdoors with stays at various camps such as Bunduz Mara Camp, Savage Wilderness Camp, Kimana Camp, Migombani Camp, and Seronera Camp. Enjoy the rustic charm and camaraderie of camping in the heart of nature, with all the essential amenities provided.
Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
Tickets must be purchased in advance directly from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website.
Optional Activities
Activities such as hot air balloon rides and night game drives are not included.
Dining Summary
  • 8 Dinner (D)
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 6 Lunch (L)
FAQs
  • Nairobi National Park: Can I visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage on Day 1? Yep – and it’s so worth it. After the Free Time Add-On Nairobi National Park game drive, you’ll have the option to swing by the Sheldrick Elephant Nursery. Note, however, that you’ll need to grab your own ticket in advance directly from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website. This costs around $20 USD.
Included Experience
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: Known for its grassy plains and rolling hills, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos, the Maasai Mara is a jewel in Africa’s wildlife crown – don’t miss your chance to explore it at sunrise.
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve: It’s your last evening in the Mara to see the epic wildlife on this vast savannah.
  • Nairobi: Meet the dedicated team and see for yourself the work being done to help the women and children who live here in the Kibera slum.
  • Amboseli: Get that iconic wildlife shot with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
  • Amboseli: Get up early in search of the famous elephants in this iconic Kenyan National Park.
  • Arusha: Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.
  • Tarangire National Park: Take a drive through the ‘land of giants’. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
  • Mto Wa Mbu: Stroll through the Maasai Market with vibrant stalls of fruit, handmade shukas and beaded jewellery. And even sample traditional dishes (washed down with banana beer!). You'll also learn about the art of Makonde carving in this little town that's home to around 120 Maasai tribes - all with their own unique language and customs.
  • Serengeti: Watch out for local wildlife as we head to our camp, which is bang in the middle of these endless plains. Could the location be any more epic?
  • Serengeti: Was that lion we heard last night? Let’s go find out. Take an incredible morning drive in search of the wildlife we heard throughout the night.
  • Serengeti: Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed.
  • Serengeti: Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
Destinations
  • Africa
  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
Tour Types
  • Safari Tours
  • Wildlife Tours
  • Adventure Tours
  • Camping
  • Walking
  • Cultural

Location: Nairobi National Park, Kenya, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Hello and welcome, adventurers! We’re kicking off 11 days of pure, unfiltered epicness with a game drive that’ll set the tone for the whole trip. Meet your crew, grab your camera, and let’s hit the road - your adventure starts now.Hop on! Today, you'll have the option to cruise through Nairobi National Park on overland trucks. Keep your eyes peeled for waterholes, cityscapes and the elusive white rhino. If you like, you'll also have time to visit the Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation nursery, where you can watch baby elephants play and bathe in the water, and hear the fascinating story of their road to recovery too - just remember you'll need to have bought your ticket in advance on the Sheldrick Website.Passing through the Great Rift Valley, we’ll get to our Maasai Mara camp. In the evening, we'll set up our very first camp of the trip(!). Then you're free to spend the evening chatting & bonding with your crew around a bonfire, and grabbing dinner at the camp.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Bunduz Mara Camp (or similar)

Meals: Dinner

Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya

Want a bird's-eye view of the Savannah? After breakfast, you'll get the chance to head out on a sunrise hot air balloon ride. Then, it's game drive time (for the full day!). After trucking around in search of Africa's elusive big cats, we'll settle down by a scenic spot for lunch. And then head back on the road for some more wildlife spotting. Oh, and if you're here at the right time of year, you’ll even have the chance to witness millions of wildebeest and zebras en route to greener pastures AKA the Great Migration.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Bunduz Mara Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, Sagana, Kenya

Rise and shine, Kenyan explorers! Today, you'll have the chance to visit a Maasai village, meet members of the tribe & even learn their traditions. Then, it's back to Nairobi. This afternoon, we'll make a quick stop to visit the Kibera Slum in Nairobi. You'll see the incredible work being done by the Mirror of Hope Foundation - working to break the cycle of poverty through education and helping women & children to improve their quality of life. Time to settle down in our camps for the night. So, rest up and keep dreaming of all the adventure that awaits us tomorrow.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Savage Wilderness Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Sagana, Kenya

Love adrenaline-pumping activities? Boy, you're gonna love today. White water rafting. Mountain biking. Rock climbing. Archery. Ziplining. There's no end to all the fun you can opt in for here. Best part? You've got an onsite restaurant (with a pool & bar) to fuel up as you go.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Savage Wilderness Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast

Location: Sagana, Kenya, Amboseli, Kenya, Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Bye bye Sagana, you've been epic. We'll hit the road once again, making a quick lunch stop for some delicious DIY sandwiches.Aaaand finally, we're in Amboseli! And of course, it's time for a game drive. So keep an eye out for the some epic wildlife (maybe even against the backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro!) before we head to our camps for the night.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Kimana Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Amboseli, Kenya, Arusha, Tanzania, Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania

This morning we'll have one final game drive in Amboseli before heading across borders. So, say goodbye to our Kenyan guides, and say hello to our Tanzanian ones as we drive to the town of Arusha. Here, we'll visit the Shanga Community Project - a wonderful initiative that offers employment to disabled community members through arts & crafts.Welcome to Mto Wa Mbu - our home for the coming two nights (and also the gateway to some of the best national parks in Africa). So settle in, grab dinner, and spend some time with your crew.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Migombani Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Location: Tarangire National Park, Tanzania, Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania, Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Wakey wakey. You guessed it - it's game drive time!We'll head off to our game drive in Tanzania - Tarangire. Famed for its two African giants; the elephant and baobab trees.This evening, we'll wander around this wonderful lil' town's markets (and possibly get a souvenir or two). Then you have the option to walk through the canopy around Lake Manyara and even spot monkeys!<br/>

Accommodation Name: Migombani Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Location: Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, Serengeti, Tanzania

See ya in a bit, Mto Wa Mbu. We've got a couple more places to tick off. Switching to our pop-top safari vehicles, we'll head out on another game drive in search for the Big 5. Was that a lion?! Oh, it was your tummy grumbling. Fear not - it's time for lunch. Next, one more game drive in the world-famous Serengeti before heading back to our camps for the night.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Seronera Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

We'll spend a full day seeking out the game of Africa's plains, with predators in hot pursuit of their prey. If the wildebeest migration is around, then you are in for a wildlife treat: millions of wildebeest and zebra grazing for as far as the eye can see really is one of Africa's greatest spectacles to observe. If you want to make today even more unforgettable, you can opt in for a once-in-a-lifetime balloon safari. A buffet dinner awaits us back at our safari camp.<br/>

Accommodation Name: Seronera Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Mto Wa Mbu, Tanzania, Lake Manyara, Tanzania

Another day, another safari. Take in the epicness of our final game drive in this wonderful national park before we head back to Mto Wa Wbu. A Maasai village tour? Mountain biking to Lake Manyara? Canoeing across it? You've got loads of activities to choose from today. Plus, if a night game drive sounds like something you'll love - this is your chance!<br/>

Accommodation Name: Migombani Camp (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Location: Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania

It's our last day on safari and our last chance for some wildlife viewing. So opt to jump on one last game drive to Lake Manyara National Park?Known for its famous tree-climbing lions (yep, you read that right), Lake Manyara offers a completely different vibe from the other parks we've hit up. Think grassy floodplains, towering forests, and the chance to spot some seriously unique wildlife and birdlife you won’t see anywhere else. And with that, our wonderful, epic, surreal trip has sadly come to an end. With full hearts and memories made, it's time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.<br/>

Meals: Breakfast

Included
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve
    -Explore the grassy plains and rolling hills, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos.
  • Nairobi Visit
    -Meet the dedicated team working to help women and children in the Kibera slum.
  • Amboseli National Park
    -Get iconic wildlife shots with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
  • Shanga Community Project
    -Support a social enterprise employing local disabled people with artisanal skills.
  • Tarangire National Park
    -Drive through the 'land of giants' known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees.
  • Mto Wa Mbu Market
    -Stroll through the Maasai Market with vibrant stalls and sample traditional dishes.
  • Serengeti National Park
    -Experience game drives in the Serengeti, exploring the endless plains and spotting wildlife.

Not Included
  • Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
    -Tickets must be purchased in advance directly from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website.
  • Optional Activities
    -Activities such as hot air balloon rides and night game drives are not included.
Yes, you can visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage on Day 1 after the Nairobi National Park game drive. However, you need to purchase your ticket in advance directly from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust website, which costs around $20 USD.
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In Sagana, you can enjoy adrenaline-pumping activities such as white water rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, archery, and ziplining. There is also an onsite restaurant with a pool and bar to relax and refuel.
During the visit to the Maasai village, you will have the opportunity to meet members of the tribe and learn about their traditions.
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The game drive in Tarangire National Park is special because it is known for its two African giants: the elephant and the baobab trees.
The Shanga Community Project in Arusha is a social enterprise that offers employment to disabled community members through arts and crafts, including weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making, and metal work.
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Lake Manyara National Park is known for its famous tree-climbing lions, grassy floodplains, towering forests, and unique wildlife and birdlife that you won't see anywhere else.
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

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11 days from £3115 pp exc.flights; Enquire
Start:Nairobi, Kenya
Finish:Arusha, Tanzania
Suitable for: 18-35
Physical rating:Medium
Diets:Vegetarians
Tour operated in: English
Tour Reference: AAEDMA26
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