Kenya & Tanzania Adventure

Kenya and Tanzania are home to some of the most prolific game-viewing locations not just in Africa, but the world. This itinerary takes in a number of the national parks in and around the Great Rift Valley, giving the opportunity to observe some of the best wildlife and scenery Africa has to offer and finishing on the spice island of Zanzibar, a tropical paradise with white sand beaches.

We begin and end this East African adventure in hotels, spending one night in the centre of Nairobi and three nights relaxing in Zanzibar. We also spend nine nights camping, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the wild.

Hotels

Nairobi: Heron Hotel (night 1)



We ease into the adventure with a stay at the Heron Hotel in the centre of Nairobi (unless you’re joining us tomorrow morning). If you’re itching to explore, tourist attractions such as Uhuru Park, Central Park and the Kenyatta Mausoleum are a short taxi-ride away. If not, the hotel has a heated pool, sauna and gym. What’s more, the Bashasha restaurant offers all-day dining with light meals and snacks, while the Mdalasini restaurant features a sunny patio and balcony and serves international dishes.



Stone Town, Zanzibar: Shangani Hotel (night 11)



Centrally located in Stone Town, this 24-room hotel is only a five-minute walk from the 17th-century Old Fort of Zanzibar. When you’re not out exploring, the hotel has a rooftop restaurant with views over the town and towards the Indian Ocean.



Nungwi, Zanzibar: Crystal Beach Resort (nights 12-13)



Just a few sandy-footed steps from Nungwi Beach, the Crystal Beach Resort is our spot to flop at the end of our adventure. The location is an obvious plus, but the property also has a garden, restaurant and bar, where you can relax and gather with the group and reminisce about the trip.

Camping

Camping on this trip is full-service, which means the tents are put up for you. All camping equipment (including mattresses) is provided except sleeping bags. Campsites in East Africa usually only have basic facilities – bring your adventurous spirit! – and there are no swimming pools at the campsites we use.



At some sites, you can upgrade to a room, which can only be arranged locally. Below are the campsites we typically use on this trip and a rundown of their facilities:



Kembu: Kembu Farm (night 2)



Fire pit

Neighbouring restaurant and cafe

Shared long-drop toilets

Hot showers

Upgrades available



Lake Nakuru National Park: Nderit Campsite (night 3)



Kitchen facilities

Shared toilets

Hot showers



Masai Mara: Mara Springs Camp (nights 4-5)



Hot showers

Restaurant

Bar



Tembo Beach: Campsite (night 6)



Hot showers

Restaurant

Bar



Serengeti: Public Campsite (nights 7-8)



Shared toilets and bathrooms

Cold showers



Ngorongoro: Ngiri Campsite (night 9)



Shared toilets and bathrooms

Cold showers



Arusha: Meserani Snake Park (night 10)



Shared toilets and bathrooms

Cold showers