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East Africa Safari

East Africa Safari

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Vast National Parks full of wildlife, an orphanage for elephants, a Maasai village and an ancient volcano: this isn’t a film plot, it’s just a taste of what East Africa has to offer. We’ve included all our morning and afternoon game drives in all the national parks including the Maasai Mara and Serengeti for your best shot at seeing the Big 5, and even better, you’ll be driving through valleys and plains in our top of the range open-top vehicles and staying in some of the best lodges and luxury campsites for the ultimate safari experience.


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East Africa Safari – Tanzania | Kenya Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

East Africa Safari Tours for Young Adults

The one that combines the lush Kenyan plains and abundant Tanzanian wildlife in one boundless adventure

Vast National Parks full of wildlife, an orphanage for elephants, a Maasai village and an ancient volcano: this isn’t a film plot, it’s just a taste of what East Africa has to offer. We’ve included all our morning and afternoon game drives in all the national parks including the Maasai Mara and Serengeti for your best shot at seeing the Big 5, and even better, you’ll be driving through valleys and plains in our top of the range open-top vehicles and staying in some of the best lodges and luxury campsites for the ultimate safari experience.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.9 out of 5 stars (38 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

11 days, 2 countries from about $ 3917* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or – available on the booking page)

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Destinations:

Africa > Tanzania | Kenya

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 2: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Day 3: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi

Day 4: Nairobi

Amboseli

Day 5: Amboseli

Day 6: Amboseli

Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Day 7: Tarangire National Park

Day 8: Tarangire National Park

Serengeti

Day 9: Serengeti

Day 10: Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Manyara

Arusha

Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai MaraMake Travel Matter®

NairobiToday your adventure begins. You’ll meet your guides and your fellow travellers, and then we’ll load up the safari vehicles and be on our way.Maasai Mara National ReservePassing through the Great Rift Valley, we’ll get to our Maasai Mara lodge just in time for lunch – and then head out for our first game drive. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife large and small as we make our way across those magnificent rolling hills.

Sentrim Mara (or similar)

Included Meals:

LunchDinner

Make Travel Matter®Take an Evening Game Drive in the Maasai Mara (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) How to make the most of our time in Maasai Mara? This afternoon/evening, you’ll have the chance to set off in search of whatever wildlife you missed in the morning – binocs at the ready!

Day 2: Maasai MaraMake Travel Matter®

Maasai Mara National ReserveAfter an early breakfast, you’ll get the chance to head out on a hot air balloon ride to check out the African Savannah as the sun rises. Then, after a champagne breakfast to top it all off, you’ll rejoin the morning’s game drive. At midday, we’ll head back to the lodge for lunch and a swim, and then embark on our second game drive this afternoon – in search of Africa’s elusive big cats. The Maasai Mara is the setting for one of nature’s greatest phenomena: The Great Migration. If you’re here at the right time of year, you’ll have the chance to witness millions of wildebeest and zebras en route to greener pastures.

Sentrim Mara (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Take a morning Game Drive in the Maasai Mara (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)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.
Make Travel Matter®Take another afternoon Game Drive in the Maasai Mara (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) It’s your last evening in the Mara to see the epic wildlife on this vast savannah. Maasai Mara Balloon SafariRise with the sun as this excursion takes-off at sunrise for a spectacular start to the morning. Wildlife spotting commences immediately as you drift along the Maasai Mara savannah from just a few feet above to ground to high in the sky for glorious views. The flight lasts about 50mins and is followed by a bush breakfast complete with bubbly.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Maasai Mara to NairobiMake Travel Matter®

Maasai Mara National ReserveRise and shine, Kenyan explorers! With the Maasai Mara lodged firmly in our memories (and our hearts), we’ll make our way back to Nairobi this morning – where plenty more magic awaits.NairobiThis afternoon we head back to Nairobi, where something truly special awaits us. We’ll visit the Kibera Slum to see the incredible work being done by the Mirror of Hope Foundation – working to break the cycle of poverty through education, helping the women and children to improve their quality of life. Afterwards, the afternoon is yours to relax and choose from a variety of hotel restaurants with views of the Nairobi National Park.

2.5.4. Ole Sereni (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Make Travel Matter®Support Mirror of Hope (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)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.

Day 4: Nairobi to AmboseliMake Travel Matter®

NairobiBack in Nairobi, we’ll have the chance to take a unique game drive in Nairobi National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for waterholes, cityscapes and the elusive white rhino too. We’ll also visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation centre to watch baby elephants play and bathe in the water (the most beautiful chaotic mess you’ll ever encounter), and hear the fascinating story of their road to recovery too.AmboseliAfter a picnic lunch and a visit to a local Curio shop, we’ll head for our lodge (right on the edge of the Amboseli National Park, might we add, with views of Mt Kilimanjaro too!) to enjoy a delicious included dinner.

Sentrim Amboseli (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Encounter Wild Rhinos & Rescued Elephants at Nairobi National Park MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience (Nairobi, Kenya)Sprawling grassland with a cityscape in the background? A troop of ostriches gazing up at a plane that flies overhead? This is Nairobi National Park – made special because it’s the only major national park located on the outskirts of a capital city. And because it’s one of the best spots for viewing the black rhino – plus lions and cheetahs too! A shining example of how nature and humanity can coexist? You ain’t seen nothing yet. As part of the tour, we’ll also visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant rehabilitation centre. We’ll hear stories of how the elephants were orphaned and how they will be reintroduced back into the wild whilst we watch on as more than 20 young elephants play together in the water.
Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: AmboseliMake Travel Matter®

Amboseli
After our morning’s buffet breakfast, we will do a short safari walk to a Maasai village, guided by Masaai warriors as they teach us about their culture and everyday lives co-existing with wild animals. After lunch we will head out to Amboseli National Park, famous for its iconic shots of elephants and wildlife feeding in the foreground while the peak of Africa rises in the background: Mt Kilimanjaro. It’s a photographer’s dream, and it’s all yours. Our final dinner in Kenya will be included back at the lodge.

Sentrim Amboseli (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Take a ‘Game Drive’ in Amboseli National Park (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Get that iconic wildlife shot with the snow-capped peak of Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

Make Travel Matter®Maasai Village Tour, Amboseli (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)This is your unique chance to take an inside look at these nomadic tribes and see what everyday life is like for the Maasai people of East Africa. You’ll be welcomed into their village, and even shown around by a Maasai warrior too.

Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.

Additional costs apply

Day 6: Amboseli to TarangireMake Travel Matter®

AmboseliThis morning we will have one final game drive in Amboseli before we head across to the Tanzanian border. We say goodbye to our Kenyan guides as we are welcomed by our Tanzanian guides and drive to the town of Arusha.

ArushaHere we will visit the Shanga Community Project, offering employment opportunities to disabled community members through arts and crafts.Tarangire National ParkAfter lunch we will head off to our first lodge and national park in Tanzania – Tarangire. Famed for its two African giants; the elephant and baobab trees.

Roika Tented Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Visit Shanga Community Project (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Support this social enterprise that employs local disabled people with artisanal skills. Watch weaving, glass blowing, beading, paper making and metal work.
Make Travel Matter®Take a morning Game Drive in Amboseli (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Get up early in search of the famous elephants in this iconic Kenyan National Park.

Day 7: TarangireMake Travel Matter®

Tarangire National Park
An early start this morning will take us into the Tarangire National Park for a full day, in the hopes for a glimpse of some of its elusive predators and changing landscapes. We’ll stay here for most of the day with a packed lunch provided to give us the most opportunity of exploring this wildlife wilderness. Afterwards, we’ll visit a Maasai village, meeting some of the locals to learn all about their customs and way of life. There’ll be a buffet dinner tonight too, so be sure to save some room!

Roika Tented Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Take a Game Drive in Tarangire (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Take a drive through the ‘land of giants’. This national park is known for its elephants and sprawling Baobab trees. Make Travel Matter®Maasai Village Tour, Tarangire (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Take an inside look at these nomadic tribes and see what life is like for the Maasai people of East Africa. You will be welcomed into their village while a Maasai warrior takes you on a tour of their everyday life as well as customs and traditions.
Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Tarangire to SerengetiMake Travel Matter®

Tarangire National ParkAfter breakfast we’ll set out in our safari vehicles to our next destination: the Serengeti.SerengetiWe take in views of the Rift valley and the rim of Ngorogoro Crater as we make our way to the main gate of the Serengeti, stopping off to visit Mto Wa Mbu Village and a local market. We’ll drive through the endless plains of this vast reserve to reach our accommodation for the night. Tonights accommodation will be a safari-style lodge in the middle of the Serengeti. A buffet meal will be served for dinner, and you’re free to sit outside and listen to the sounds of nocturnal animals waking up to forage or hunt, all while sitting under the bright canopy of stars in the African sky.

Sound of Silence Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Take an afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) 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?

Day 9: SerengetiMake Travel Matter®

Serengeti
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 Africas’ 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.

Sound of Silence Camp (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Take a morning Game Drive in the Serengeti (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)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.
Make Travel Matter®Take another afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Cruise around the plains at sunset to explore new areas and spot a few more animals before they head off to bed. Serengeti Balloon SafariRise with the sun as this excursion takes-off at sunrise for a spectacular start to the morning. Wildlife spotting commences immediately as you drift along the Serengeti savannah from just a few feet above to ground to high in the sky for glorious views. The flight lasts about 50mins and is followed by a bush breakfast complete with bubbly.
Additional costs apply

Day 10: Serengeti to Ngorogoro CraterMake Travel Matter®

SerengetiEnjoy some breakfast before we depart the Serengeti with a morning game drive on our way to our next destination, the Ngorogoro Crater.Ngorongoro CraterIn the late morning we reach the Ngorogoro Crater, an ancient volcano, boasting one of the highest densities of predators stalking the abundant wildlife enclosed inside the volcano’s centre. We’ll stop here for a picnic lunch before we ascend the plateau. A true natural wonder, only found in Africa

Eileen’s Tree Inn (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Make Travel Matter®Take another morning Game Drive in the Serengeti (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Another day, another game drive, giving us the most amount of opportunities to see the wildlife that roams these plains.
Make Travel Matter®Take a Game Drive through Ngorongoro Crater (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Experience a one-of-a-kind drive inside an ancient volcano that’s packed with incredible wildlife and right in the heart of the action.

Day 11: Ngorogoro Crater to Arusha

Ngorongoro CraterIts our last day on safari and our last chance for some wildlife viewing. Opt to jump on one last game drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

Lake ManyaraRenowned for its famed tree-climbing lions, Lake Manyara is a completely different ecosystem to the other parks we have visited with grassy floodplains and massive forests to spot unique wildlife and bird-life to this region.ArushaWith full hearts and memories made, it’s time to say fond farewells to your new lifelong friends, and to our African adventure.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Lunch

Take a Game Drive on Lake ManyaraDon’t miss your chance to discover Lake Manyara, its spectacular forests and savanna’s as well as its colossal wildlife – including pink flamingos and tree-climbing lions. (Nope, that’s not a typo.)
Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.
Additional costs apply

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

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Take a morning Game Drive in the Maasai Mara (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

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.

INCLUDED

Make Travel Matter®
Take an afternoon Game Drive in the Serengeti (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

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?

INCLUDED

Maasai Mara Balloon Safari

Rise with the sun as this excursion takes-off at sunrise for a spectacular start to the morning. Wildlife spotting commences immediately as you drift along the Maasai Mara savannah from just a few feet above to ground to high in the sky for glorious views. The flight lasts about 50mins and is followed by a bush breakfast complete with bubbly.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Travel Matter®
Maasai Village Tour, Amboseli (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

This is your unique chance to take an inside look at these nomadic tribes and see what everyday life is like for the Maasai people of East Africa. You’ll be welcomed into their village, and even shown around by a Maasai warrior too. Please Note: Only US$ in cash can be paid for this excursion.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

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FAQs:

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Included Meals:

10 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 9 Dinners

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Group Size:

Maximum 20 people

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Transfers:

Safari Vehicles

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

More Details:

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