Explore East Africa

• You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania
• Flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip
• Overnight at The Highlands, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and assisted with access to the VIP Lounge to rest before your connecting flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip. Upon arrival, a guide from The Highlands will meet you and take you on a 3-hour scenic drive to the heights of Ngorongoro. During the drive, you will pass through the lively market town of Karatu, eventually passing through the gates of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road then steadily climbs the outer edges of the Ngorongoro Crater through a dense tropical jungle until you reach the crater rim road.

After a picnic lunch overlooking the crater, you will continue your journey around the crater rim, into the lush green highlands of Ngorongoro. You will see goat herders and schoolchildren enthusiastically waving at you along the way. You will circumnavigate the base of Olmoti Crater, arriving on its northern slopes and the warmth of The Highlands’ welcome fireplace. After the long drive, you can relax in the camp and acclimatise to the altitude before having a dinner feast in the dining tent beside a roaring fire.

You will have an early start to the day to ensure you are one of the first safari vehicles on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. When you leave the camp, it may be cold and dark, but you will be wrapped up in warm jackets and Maasai blankets. The cold will quickly be forgotten as you descend the inner walls of the unbroken caldera, an unforgettable setting for a safari. Once you reach the warmer temperatures of the crater floor, you will have some time to enjoy coffee and breakfast snacks while experiencing the unique game drive. Seek out rhino in the forest, or lion prowling the grasslands, before stopping for a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, where grunting rafts of hippo will accompany you. After lunch, you will start your journey up the caldera’s walls to the rim and return to the camp for a restful afternoon. Perhaps indulge in a spa treatment or sauna, or enjoy an informative cultural visit with the neighbouring Maasai community.

In the evening, you can enjoy your favourite drinks at the bar before being seated for a delicious dinner accompanied by the warm and friendly attention of The Highlands team.

• Flight to Seronera Airstrip
• Overnight at Dunia Camp, Serengeti National Park

After having breakfast in the camp, you will depart from The Highlands and return along the crater rim and down the outer slopes of Ngorongoro until you reach Lake Manyara Airstrip. Say goodbye to your guide from The Highlands, and board your flight to the Serengeti. A guide from Dunia Camp will be on hand to meet you and briefly introduce you to the area. You will then embark on a slow game drive towards the campsite, leaving the bustling Seronera region behind as you head to the Moru Kopjes and the sanctuary of the boutique and delightful Dunia Camp. This camp is staffed entirely by women, Africa’s first all-female safari camp, and a source of great pride and passion for the team, who offer a warm welcome to the family for all guests.

After lunch under the umbrella of acacia trees, you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the beautiful views from your private veranda or the elevated lounge. As the temperature cools in the afternoon, join others for coffee, tea or your favourite beverage before setting out for an afternoon game drive across the sweeping Serengeti plains. As the sun starts to set, find a good spot and enjoy a drink while taking in the serene surroundings. Once back in the camp, you’ll have time to freshen up before enjoying drinks by the fire beneath the sparkling canopy of stars, followed by a delicious dinner.

Two full days of exciting game viewing lie before you. Game drives are Dunia’s primary activity, both morning and afternoon. We recommend enjoying a picnic breakfast for the morning adventure to maximise time discovering the wildlife. Dunia Camp’s central location allows access to the herds of the Great Migration many times a year, as well as multiple key game viewing areas through the Moru Kopjes and Seronera regions. For an additional cost, there is the option of enjoying a hot air balloon safari and the opportunity for an entirely different perspective on game viewing.

Whatever your choices, our warm and hospitable team at Dunia Camp will welcome you back for a relaxing and delicious dinner and the promise of a beautiful night’s sleep to the sounds of the Serengeti.

• Flight to the Kogatende or Ndutu
• Game drives and stunning wildlife
• Overnight Olakira Migration Camp, Serengeti National Park

After a delicious breakfast in camp, you will be transferred to Seronera Airstrip for your flight to either Kogatende or Ndutu, depending on the time of the year. You will be welcomed by an Olakira guide and transferred to the camp in time for lunch. Settle into your tented accommodation and enjoy some afternoon tea and cake, before joining your guide for an adventurous game drive on the stunning Serengeti savannah plains. Fireside cocktails will be served after your safari, followed by a delicious dinner in the dining tent. At the end of an action-packed day, enjoy a delicious dinner and retire to your unique accommodation, offering you a chance to sleep beneath the starry sky in the comfort of your tent.

Game drives are the main activity offered at Olakira. They depart twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon, when the wildlife is most active, returning to camp for a siesta in the heat of the day. The morning game drive usually departs with a picnic breakfast, allowing for an early start, but it is possible to have breakfast in camp and a later start if preferred. An afternoon game drive will often stop for sundowners with drinks and snacks on the open plains. The Serengeti is famed for its abundant and diverse wildlife, from pods of hippo to prides of lion. The Great Migration adds a whole new level of excitement with dramatic river crossings in the northern Serengeti, and calving in the open plains of the south. Predators are never far from the migrating herds, taking their pick from the abundant prey. 

• Flight to the Maasai Mara
• Game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve
• Overnight at Rekero Camp, Maasai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, enjoy a final drive through the Serengeti as you make your way to the airstrip for your flight to the Maasai Mara. On arrical at Ol Kiombo Airstrip a guide from Rekero Camp will meet you to welcome you to the Maasai Mara and provide a quick briefing on the area. Enjoy an introductory game drive as you make your way towards camp, where you’ll be met by the management team and settled in ahead of lunch on the deck, overlooking the Talek River.

In the late afternoon, gather in the lounge for a cup of tea and slice of freshly baked cake before setting out for an afternoon game drive across the plains of the Maasai Mara. This wildlife-rich environment offers a remarkable game-viewing experience, from significant prides of lion to families of cheetah and large herds of elephant. Enjoy a refreshing sundowner and snacks while soaking up the view of the sun slipping slowly below the endless horizon. On return to camp, there’s time to enjoy a hot shower before some convivial conversation by the crackling fire followed by a delicious three course dinner. As you lie in bed on your first night in Rekero Camp, enjoy the sounds of the hippos grunting in the river in front of your tent.

With so much wildlife to be discovered, and so many different areas of the reserve to be explored, game drives offer the perfect option to get the most out of your Maasai Mara experience. An early morning departure from camp can be a struggle, but the effort is worth it to take advantage of the milder morning hours before the temperature rises and when wildlife is most active. A picnic breakfast can be enjoyed in the morning sun, with freshly brewed coffee and a view of the open plains. Return to camp for lunch and the opportunity to relax during the heat of the day, before regrouping in the mid-afternoon for tea and fresh cakes in the lounge. An afternoon game drive sets out as the temperatures begin to drop and wildlife typically becomes more active. As evening approaches, enjoy a cold drink and some snacks as the sun dips behind the horizon, returning to camp for drinks around the campfire and a delicious dinner.

• Flight to Wilson Airport
• Overnight at Karen Blixen Cottages, Nairobi

After a delicious breakfast at camp, transfer to Ol Kiombo Airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. An Asilia driver will be ready to meet you at and transfer you to the tranquil and leafy neighbourhood of Karen. Named after Karen Blixen, the famous author of Out of Africa, this is where you’ll stay tonight at the luxury boutique hotel of Karen Blixen Cottages. Providing the perfect venue for the end of a Kenya safari, it offers a taste of history as it incorporates buildings from 1908 and is just a short walk from the Karen Blixen Museum.

• Beach-based relaxation
• Overnight Breezes Beach Club & Spa, Zanzibar 

 Should this mark the end of your itinerary, you will transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to connect with your onward travel. 

If your journey continues to Zanzibar, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport to connect with your scenic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, a representative from Zantours will meet you for your private transfer to the Breezes Beach Club & Spa on the southeast coast. 

Once you have settled into your romantic accommodations, the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the dazzling white sandy beach will beckon you. Life on the island of Zanzibar can be as relaxed or action-packed as you prefer. You can discover the fascinating underwater world by visiting a diving centre, immersing yourself in the local culture by taking a Swahili cooking class, palm weaving on the beach, or daring to try different water sports. Or do your best rendition of a happily beached whale and do nothing but soak up the sun beneath a palm tree.

• Transfer to Zanzibar Airport 

Before departing, indulge in a delicious beachfront breakfast while savouring the tranquil views. Afterwards, you’ll be taken to Zanzibar Airport, where it’s time to say goodbye to the incredible highlights of Zanzibar as you check in for your flight home.  

• We will meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
• Overnight at Kwetu Nairobi, by Hilton

An Asilia driver will be ready to meet you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer you across town, into a green and leafy suburb neighbouring the Karura Forest. With a range of activities available from the hotel, including horse riding, birdwatching, and cycling, Kwetu Nairobi caters towards a variety of interests from complete relaxation by the outdoor swimming pool, to an adventurous and activity-filled safari start.

• Flight to the Mara Naboisho Conservancy
• Game drives and walking safaris
• Overnight at Naboisho Camp, Mara Naboisho Conservancy

After breakfast, an Asilia driver will meet you for your short transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Ol Seki airstrip. On arrival, a guide from Naboisho Camp will meet you at the airstrip to welcome you to the exclusive Mara Naboisho Conservancy and provide a quick briefing on the area. Enjoy an introductory game drive as you make your way towards camp, where you’ll be met by the management team and settled in ahead of lunch, overlooking the sweeping plains in front of camp.

In the late afternoon, gather in the lounge for a cup of tea and slice of freshly baked cake before setting out for an afternoon game drive to explore the conservancy. As the evening approaches, your guide will find a suitable viewpoint from which to enjoy the spectacular sunset with a cold drink and some snacks. On return to camp, there’s time to enjoy a hot shower before some convivial conversation by the crackling fire followed by a delicious three course dinner. As you lie in bed on your first night in the African bush, enjoy the sounds of the night as they gently envelop and lull you to sleep.

Walking safaris usually start early to take advantage of the milder morning hours before the temperature rises and when wildlife is most active. They can be customised in length to meet the group’s needs. Alternatively, an excursion to a neighbouring Maasai village offers an opportunity to learn about a different culture and traditional way of life. 

Game drives are also offered in the early morning, often with a packed breakfast to enjoy in a suitable location before returning to camp in the late morning. A second game drive sets out late afternoon to explore a different area of the conservancy, stopping at sunset for a cool drink. For a different experience, enjoy a night game drive to explore the darkness and seek out some elusive, rare and shy nocturnal animals. Take the time to look up, too, as the night skies will mesmerise you.

• Flight to the Serengeti
• Game drives and stunning wildlife
• Overnight at Sayari Retreats, Serengeti National Park

After a delicious breakfast in camp, you will be transferred to Ol Seki airstrip for your flights to Tanzania and the Serengeti. You will fly to the Kenya border and cross by road to complete immigration formalities, before a final flight hop into the northern Serengeti. You will be welcomed by your private guide and transferred to your Retreat in time for lunch. Settle into your new accommodation, enjoy a swim, or recline your private veranda. A private guide and safari vehicle allows you complete flexibility over your schedule, planning game drives and walking safaris at a pace that suits you. Your private chef will consult with your group on meal preferences and dietary requirements, and ensure mealtimes align with your activity choices.

Early mornings often provide the best conditions for game drives and walking safaris, while the temperatures are still cool, and wildlife is more active. Depending on your preference, a light breakfast can be enjoyed before departure, or a picnic breakfast can be taken with you on your game drive to enjoy in the morning sun out on the plains. Returning to your Retreat, lunch can be served on your veranda or under the trees, before the afternoon delivers time to enjoy a relaxing massage or a poolside session at the dedicated Retreats pool and deck. An afternoon game drive can be enjoyed, complete with sundowners on the plains, or return to camp to make the most of your private campfire for sundowners ahead of a delicious dinner prepared by your private chef.

• Flight to Seronera Airstrip
• Game drives and sensational wildlife
• Overnight at Namiri Retreats, Serengeti National Park

Take advantage of your travel day and enjoy a leisurely morning with a chance to have breakfast on your veranda before proceeding to Kogatende airstrip for your flight to Seronera. Your private guide will meet you and briefly introduce you to the area, before embarking on a slow game drive towards the wide-open plains of the eastern Serengeti and arriving at Namiri Retreats in time for lunch. After lunch under the trees, plan your next few days with your private guide to ensure all your activity preferences are met. With a private chef on hand and ready to create a culinary experience for your senses, all meals can be tailored around your activity choices and timed to perfection. 

Enjoy walking safaris, morning and afternoon game drives, or take a picnic lunch and venture out onto the plains for a full day of exploration. The plains of the eastern Serengeti boast incredible cat densities, with large prides of lion dominating the granite kopjes, and families of cheetah competing for the vantage points of termite mounds. Alternatively, take a break from the busy safari schedule and treat yourself to a pamper session in the spa, or recline at the swimming pool dedicated to Retreat guests whilst keeping an eye on the surrounding bush for any signs of movement. The Retreats have been designed with complete flexibility in mind, offering a private space for groups of friends or families to feel at home in the bush in a space they can call their own.

• Flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip
• Crater descent and game drive
• Overnight Entamanu Private, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After a delicious breakfast at camp, you will head towards Seronera airstrip for your flight to Lake Manyara. Upon arrival, a guide from Entamanu Private will meet you for your scenic transfer to the northern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. During the drive, you will pass through the lively market town of Karatu, eventually passing through the gates of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road then steadily climbs the outer edges of the Ngorongoro Crater through a dense tropical jungle until you reach the crater rim road. Here, you can take a break, enjoy the stunning views and have a picnic lunch that you brought from Namiri Retreat. 

After lunch, you will continue your journey around the crater rim, to an isolated location on the far side of the crater, away from the busy lodges and the dust the vehicles produce. Entamanu Private delivers a private retreat, where your safari experience can be curated and enjoyed on your own terms and at your own pace. Meals can be enjoyed in your private dining area, or on your private veranda accompanied by spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater. 

The close proximity of Entamanu Private to a crater descent road, allows for convenient access to the crater floor ahead of the day traffic coming in from Karatu. A picnic breakfast can be enjoyed in the morning sun, before returning to your private home for a late lunch on the veranda. In the late afternoon, take the opportunity to stretch the legs and explore the crater highlands on foot, or visit a neighbouring Maasai boma for an insight into their traditional pastoral lifestyle.

• Flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport 
• Beach-based relaxation
• Overnight Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa, Zanzibar 

After having breakfast in the camp, you will depart from Entamanu Private and return along the crater rim and down the outer slopes of Ngorongoro until you reach Lake Manyara Airstrip. Should this mark the end of your itinerary, you will fly into Kilimanjaro Airport to collect your bags and connect with your onward travel.

If your journey continues to Zanzibar, your extended flight will provide ample time to enjoy your packed lunch while admiring the changing views. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, a representative from Zantours will meet you for your private transfer to Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villas & Spa on the southeast coast.

Once you have settled into your beachfront villa, relaxation will quickly follow. Complete with a private pool and a rooftop terrace, your villa allows you the freedom to choose between enjoying the amenities of your private space or stepping off your deck onto the soft white sand of Paje beach. Boasting two restaurants and three bars, delicious meals and refreshing drinks are available throughout the day. romantic accommodations, the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean and the dazzling white sandy beach will beckon you. Enjoy a wonderful dinner after a fun-filled and variety-packed day.

Life on the island of Zanzibar can be as relaxed or action-packed as you prefer. There are a variety of activities on offer from the lodge, including kitesurfing, tennis, a fitness centre, electric beach bikes, stand up paddle boards and kayaking. Daily yoga classes encourage mindfulness, while the spa offers a variety of treatments as well as a sauna, steam room, and hot tub. Get the experience you need from this boutique luxury resort, and leave feeling refreshed and relaxed.

• Transfer to Zanzibar Airport 

Before departing, indulge in a delicious beachfront breakfast while savouring the tranquil views. Afterwards, you’ll be taken to Zanzibar Airport, where it’s time to say goodbye to the incredible highlights of Zanzibar as you check in for your flight home.