Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
10 Days/9 Nights
Country
Tanzania
Exotik Experiences by Intrepid Travel
Since 1989, Intrepid Travel has been redefining the way we explore the world, creating meaningful, positive change through unforgettable small group journeys. From active adventures to comfort and premium experiences, there’s a style (and budget) for every type of traveler. Imagine immersive travel in over 100 countries, intimate groups of 12–14 participants and the insight of a passionate English-speaking local leader bringing each destination to life. Authentic. Responsible. Unforgettable. Now available via Exotik Journeys!
Tour Specifications
– Group size: 1 to 16
– Minimum age: 15 years old
– Style: Original (Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time)
– Theme: Wildlife
– Physical rating: 2/5 (Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey)
Inclusions
– 9-night accommodation in double occupancy (3 nights in hotel, 2 nights in lodge and 4 nights in permanent tented camp)
– 24 meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners
– English-speaking guide
– Transportation in private 4WD Open Safari Vehicle
– Visits as per itinerary
Exclusions
International flights and airport taxes – Visa if required – Airport transferts – Gratuities to hotel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
1
DAY 1 NAIROBI
Karibu! Welcome to Kenya. Your adventure begins in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight*, where you’ll meet your local leader and fellow travelers. If you arrive early, maybe head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya, where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village. When you’ve met your new travel buds, why not join the group for an optional group dinner and get to know each other better.
*It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.
Accommodation : Nairobi for 1 night
2
DAY 2 NAIROBI - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
Transfer from Nairobi to the famous Maasai Mara, one of the best game reserves in Africa. On the way, you’ll stop in Loita Hills, a remote region home to the traditional Maasai people. This is one of the key places where the Maasai people still practice their traditional way of life, with little influence from the Western world. Visit the Tepesua Village, known for championing Maasai women’s health and education. Maasai Warriors will welcome you here by way of traditional song and dance. Meet your hosts and attend a talk full of insights into this remarkable and ancient culture. Take a walk to the community village, which was founded for widows who can never remarry and lost their cows due to drought. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the Tepesua Widows Income Project. Here, the women make handicrafts and sew handbags using sustainable materials as well as washable sanitary pads and backpacks to sell to visitors and locals. Learn about village life and be shown around a traditional Maasai home and its cattle enclosures. Continue to the outskirts of the Maasai Mara, where your permanent tented camp can be found.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Maasai Mara for 2 nights
3
DAY 3 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE
This morning, you have the option to take part in a hot air balloon ride and bush breakfast, giving you a rare chance to see the open plains at sunrise, teeming with wildlife. After, explore the Maasai Mara in 4WD safari vehicles with game drives in the morning and the afternoon today to give you the best chance to spot the Big Five. This is the quintessential African experience, and with sparse open plains and some of the world’s most impressive animals, you won’t soon forget this one. Keep your eyes peeled for wildebeest, lions, leopards, antelope and giraffes along the way.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursions : Maasai Mara National Reserve - Balloon Safari ($)
4
DAY 4 MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE - LAKE VICTORIA
Get ready for a long travel day as you journey toward the Kenya-Tanzania border and make your way to the magnificent Lake Victoria. This vast lake is the main source of the Nile, the longest river in the world, and spans the shores of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. On arrival, unwind with a lakeside dinner while you ponder the magnitude of the world’s largest tropical lake.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Lake Victoria for 1 night
5
DAY 5 LAKE VICTORIA - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy a relaxed morning, taking in the magnificent views of Lake Victoria in the morning light. Travel to Serengeti National Park, renowned for its incredible wildlife and vast, open landscapes. After passing through the park gate, experience the greatest commute possible as we slowly make our way to our permanent tented camp via the “scenic safari route”. Along the way, stop to take photos of the abundant wildlife and stunning views. Tonight, you’ll have a true African safari experience, with your comfortable safari camp set right in the heart of the Serengeti. After dinner, gather around the campfire to share stories, then fall asleep to the sounds of the wild.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Serengeti National Park for 2 nights
6
DAY 6 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Wake to another glorious day in the Serengeti National Park. Start the day with an early morning 4WD safari to spot the wildlife when they’re at their most active. Then, return to camp for a relaxed brunch. This afternoon, head off again for another drive through the park. Return to camp for dinner and another night under the Serengeti’s stars.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursions : Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride ($)
7
DAY 7 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - KARATU
Enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti National Park this morning as you exit your camp inside the park and make your way to the park gate. From here, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation area, where you’ll hop in the park’s 4WD jeeps and descend to the crater floor. The jeeps have an open roof, and the animals here are less wary of humans and vehicles, which makes watching them up close easier. Take in the spectacular views from the crater’s rim as you make your way to the bottom, where animals roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands and hills. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, lion, zebra, cheetah, buffalo, gazelle, endangered black rhino and the colorfully dressed Maasai people who often water their cattle at the lake here. This afternoon, leave the Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Karatu, a small town on its outskirts and your base for the next two nights.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Karatu for 2 nights
8
DAY 8 KARATU
After breakfast, make your way towards Lake Eyasi, a vast seasonal soda lake, stopping at a scenic viewpoint to take in the magnificent views across its shimmering waters. The area surrounding Lake Eyasi has been home to the Hadzabe people for more than 10,000 years and is one of the few places in Africa where traditional tribal life continues with little modern influence. Today’s visit to the Hadzabe lands offers fascinating insight into this ancient culture and a chance to learn about their way of life. Meet community members and take part in daily activities such as hunting, gathering, and traditional dance, while learning about their unique “click” language, believed to be one of the oldest still spoken today. Return to your lodge in Karatu later in the day to relax and unwind.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
9
DAY 9 KARATU - ARUSHA
Today is a free day to relax or choose from the various optional activities available from your base in Karatu. You might like to head to a local coffee plantation or take a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Maybe opt for a hike through the Ngorongoro Reserve Forest to Elephant Caves accompanied by an expert local guide and armed ranger. This is the perfect way to stretch your legs after a few days of travel. You’ll hike through the Ngorongoro rainforest as your local guide explains the ins and outs of the area and points out interesting animal tracks and footprints. Marvel at the wild landscape and spot the varied birdlife as you walk. In the afternoon, you’ll head to Arusha, where you spend your last night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation : Arusha for 1 night
Optional Excursions :
Karatu - Village Visit ($)
Karatu - Coffee Tour ($)
Ngorongoro Forest - Elephant Cave Trek ($)
Lake Manyara Game drive ($)
10
DAY 10 DEPARTURE
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast today. A departure transfer to either Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) can be booked at an additional expense. Alternatively, you can continue with your crew to finish in Nairobi where you’ll be dropped at a centrally located hotel, however, no accommodation will be provided tonight. If you want to extend your stay in Arusha or Nairobi, just get in touch with your travel agent to organise additional accommodation. If travelling on to Nairobi, your travel time today will be approximately 5 hours. Any flights out of Nairobi should not depart before 9 pm tonight. We highly recommend you book post-trip accommodation and depart the following day. If you need additional accommodation, just speak to your booking agent beforehand. The drop-off point in Nairobi will be Hotel Boulevard.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Nairobi
Hotel Boulevard 3*
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Resian Mara Permanent Tented Camp 3*
Lake Victoria
Sandmark Hotel 3*
Serengeti National Park
Tukaone Permanent Tented Camp 3.5*
Karatu
Ngorongoro Lodge 4*
Arusha
Njiro Legacy Hotel 4*
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from | Land Package |
| Fixed departures 2026* | Double occupancy |
| May 22 | 4470 |
| June 4 | 5495 |
| June 18 | 5330 |
| June 25 | 5330 |
| July 7 | 6775 |
| July 25 | 5960 |
| August 3 | 6190 |
| August 16 | 6460 |
| September 5 | 6595 |
| October 2 | 6190 |
| Supplements | |
| Single occupancy or solo traveler | On request |
| Optional excursions | On request |
*Other dates are available; feel free to contact us.
Special notes
Please note that you can book thousands of experiences from Intrepid Travel itineraries via Exotik Journeys. There are different travel styles (basix, original, comfort, premium) as well as varying levels of physical activity (from 1 to 5), suitable for every type of traveler. Please ask your travel agent to contact Exotik Journeys for more information or to make a reservation.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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