$12,319 to $14,959 pp (USD)
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Day 1-3
Into the Wild – Discovering Samburu National Reserve
Into the Wild – Discovering Samburu National Reserve
Your adventure begins when your Tapestry safari guide welcomes you at your Nairobi hotel or the airport for the scenic journey north to Samburu National Reserve. Arrive in time for lunch and a chance to relax before heading out on your first afternoon game drive through Samburu's rugged landscapes, open savannah, and wildlife-rich areas along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Over the next two days, enjoy morning and afternoon game drives searching for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and Samburu's unique northern species, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Somali ostrich, and Beisa oryx. Between game drives, enjoy time at your lodge or choose an optional Samburu village visit to learn about the traditions and culture of the Samburu people.
- Main Destination:
- Samburu National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Soroi Samburu Lodge
Wildlife in Samburu NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4-5
Wildlife & Conservation – Exploring Ol Pejeta
Wildlife & Conservation – Exploring Ol Pejeta
After breakfast, leave Samburu and travel south toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving around lunchtime with time to settle into your lodge before beginning your exploration. Set against the beautiful landscapes of Laikipia, Ol Pejeta is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and one of East Africa's most important populations of black and white rhinos.
During your stay, visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which provides lifelong refuge for rescued chimpanzees, and discover Ol Pejeta's internationally recognized rhino conservation programs. Meet Baraka, the conservancy's beloved blind black rhino, and visit Najin and Fatu, the world's last two northern white rhinos, while learning about the extraordinary efforts underway to save this species from extinction.
- Main Destination:
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Maisha Sweetwaters Camp
Wildlife in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6-7
Lakes, Wildlife & Water – Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha
Lakes, Wildlife & Water – Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha
Continue into Kenya's spectacular Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park, with an optional stop at beautiful Thomson's Falls along the way. Arrive at your lodge for lunch and enjoy views across the lake before an afternoon game drive in search of black and white rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffalo, zebras, lions, and abundant birdlife.
The following morning, drive to nearby Lake Naivasha for a scenic boat safari, cruising among hippos while watching fish eagles, pelicans, and other waterbirds, with wildlife often visible along the shoreline. Return to your Lake Nakuru lodge for lunch and time to relax, followed by another afternoon game drive through the park.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8-10
Legends of the Savannah – The Maasai Mara
Legends of the Savannah – The Maasai Mara
Travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, where seemingly endless grasslands create the quintessential African safari setting. With three days in the Mara, you'll have plenty of time to explore different areas of the reserve, follow the day's wildlife activity, and still enjoy the atmosphere and amenities of your safari lodge or tented camp.
Morning and afternoon game drives offer outstanding opportunities to find lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and countless antelope species. Visit a hippo pool along the river, watch for seasonal Great Migration activity, and choose an optional Maasai village visit to meet members of the local community and learn about the traditions and culture of the Maasai people.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Enchipai Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11-13
Across the border and into the Legendary Serengeti
Across the border and into the Legendary Serengeti
Set out on one of the longer travel days of your safari as you leave the Maasai Mara and journey through rural landscapes, small towns, farms, and villages toward Tanzania. After completing the border crossing and stopping for lunch, continue toward magnificent Serengeti National Park. Arrive at the park in the afternoon and begin game viewing almost immediately, enjoying a game drive as you make your way across the plains toward your lodge or camp for dinner.
The following two days are dedicated to exploring the legendary Serengeti, with game drives across vast grasslands, rocky kopjes, river valleys, and acacia-dotted plains. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, and countless other species while having the time to stop and watch wildlife behavior unfold rather than simply moving from one sighting to the next.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Serengeti Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 14-15
To the Garden of Eden of Africa - The Ngorongoro Crater
To the Garden of Eden of Africa - The Ngorongoro Crater
Leave the Serengeti behind and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders. Descend into the enormous volcanic caldera around midday and enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before beginning your afternoon game drive. Later, ascend from the crater and make your way to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the beautiful highland scenery.
Return the following morning for a full day of game viewing inside the crater, exploring its grasslands, forests, wetlands, and lakes in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy another picnic lunch in this spectacular setting before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon with time to unwind and enjoy the surroundings.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 16-17
Elephants and Baobabs - Journey to Tarangire
Elephants and Baobabs - Journey to Tarangire
Travel a few hours toward Tarangire National Park, stopping along the way at colorful Mto wa Mbu village to sample the area's famous red bananas and experience a glimpse of everyday Tanzanian life. Continue to your safari lodge for lunch and some time to settle in before heading out to discover Tarangire's distinctive landscape of open savannah, river valleys, and enormous ancient baobab trees.
Over the next two days, enjoy game drives through a park particularly famous for its large elephant herds and remarkable concentration of wildlife. The Tarangire River draws animals from throughout the surrounding ecosystem, providing opportunities to see giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, antelope, and an exceptional variety of birdlife against one of Tanzania's most memorable safari landscapes.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)
- Accommodation:
- Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 18-19
Grand Finale - Amboseli National Park and the Shadows of Kilimanjaro
Grand Finale - Amboseli National Park and the Shadows of Kilimanjaro
Cross back into Kenya and continue toward Amboseli National Park, arriving at your lodge around lunchtime with time to relax before exploring the park. Amboseli's open plains, seasonal wetlands, acacia woodland, and famous elephant herds are framed by the magnificent silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro, creating one of the most recognizable and photographed safari landscapes in all of Africa.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. Early mornings and late afternoons often provide the best opportunities for clear views of snowcapped Kilimanjaro, creating an unforgettable backdrop and a spectacular finale to your wildlife adventure through Kenya and Tanzania.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park (Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- Ol Tukai Lodge
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 20
Farewell to the Wild
Farewell to the Wild
Enjoy breakfast and one final morning surrounded by the landscapes of Amboseli before beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Watch the scenery change as you leave the wilderness behind and travel toward Kenya's capital, reflecting on the remarkable wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and experiences of the past three weeks.
Upon arrival in Nairobi, your Tapestry safari guide will transfer you to your hotel or the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements, bringing your extraordinary 20-day safari adventure through the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania to a close.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City, Kenya)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
