Do you have any recommendations for international airlines that fly from the US to Nairobi? Is there a recommended airline to fly from the ending city back to the starting city after the tour concludes or if this is something your team can help arrange?

Could you get a quote for an additional night of pre accommodation and post accommodation?

Are there any age restrictions for the Best of East Africa tour? My husband and I are in our late 70s and wondering about the tour's suitability.

This trip is designed for travelers in good health who are able to manage basic overland travel conditions, including long driving days and camping. While there isn't a strict upper age limit, we do recommend that travelers are comfortable with moderate activity levels and the pace of the itinerary. It's important to consider the length of the trip, daily travel times (some days up to 10 hours), and physical activity involved, such as game drives, walking at camps, and occasional hiking. We recommend consulting your doctor before booking to ensure you are comfortable with overland travel.

Do you have upgraded accommodations for this tour?

We are not able to upgrade accommodation for this itinerary however if you wish a single supplement can be arranged for an additional charge. In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars), plus on many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay. Keep in mind that if we are staying in dormitory accommodation, you may have to share with other passengers or be split into same-sex rooms with canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied.

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Platinum Operator: Intrepid Travel
Safari: Track iconic wildlife on unforgettable game drives
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 22
Ages 15+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
Optional Activities
- Nairobi Experience urban adventure tour (4 hours, includes lunch at local restaurant)
- Optional group dinner with travel companions
Landmarks
Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Dinner (Dinner prepared during cooking class at the village)
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru - Village Walk & Cooking Class
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha
Lake Elementaita
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha
Meals
Breakfast (Light breakfast), Lunch
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Safari
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha
Day 4
Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha
Included Activities
- Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
Optional Activities
- Trip to Hell's Gate National Park
- Bike rental for the day
Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Eburru volcanic mountain range
Hell's Gate National Park
Day 5
Lake Naivasha to Loita Hills Maasai Village
Lake Naivasha to Loita Hills Maasai Village
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Loita Hills - Cultural Talk & Maasai Village Visit
Landmarks
Loita Hills
Tepesua Village
Day 6
Loita Hills to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Loita Hills to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Lunch
Included Activities
- Maasai Mara - 4WD Safari
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 7
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Included Activities
- Maasai Mara - 4WD Safari
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari over Maasai Mara at sunrise (pre-booking required, includes bush breakfast)
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 8
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Maasai Mara National Reserve to Nairobi
Landmarks
Nairobi
Day 9
Nairobi
Nairobi
Optional Activities
- National Museum of Kenya
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Bomas of Kenya
Landmarks
National Museum of Kenya
Karen Blixen Museum
Bomas of Kenya
Day 10
Nairobi to Mto wa Mbu
Nairobi to Mto wa Mbu
Landmarks
Mto wa Mbu
Day 11
Mto wa Mbu to Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu to Ngorongoro Crater - Serengeti National Park
Included Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park
Day 12
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Meals
Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park - Morning 4WD Safari
- Serengeti National Park - Afternoon 4WD Safari
Optional Activities
- Balloon safari over Serengeti (pre-booking required, includes champagne celebration and bush breakfast)
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 13
Serengeti National Park to Mto wa Mbu
Serengeti National Park to Mto wa Mbu
Meals
Dinner (Local dinner in town)
Included Activities
- Mto Wa Mbu - Village Walk & Local Dinner
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu
Day 14
Mto wa Mbu to Usambara Mountains (Lushoto)
Mto wa Mbu to Usambara Mountains (Lushoto)
Landmarks
Usambara Mountains
Lushoto
Day 15
Usambara Mountains
Usambara Mountains
Meals
Lunch (Local lunch at cultural project)
Included Activities
- Irente - Lushoto Hike
- Irente - Local Lunch
Landmarks
Usambara Mountains
Irente Viewpoint
Day 16
Usambara Mountains to Dar es Salaam
Usambara Mountains to Dar es Salaam
Landmarks
Dar es Salaam
Kipepeo Beach
Day 17
Dar es Salaam to Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Dar es Salaam to Stone Town (Zanzibar)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at local restaurant
Landmarks
Stone Town
Darajani Bazaar
Day 18
Stone Town to Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Stone Town to Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Meals
Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of spice plantations (includes spice tasting and tea sampling)
Landmarks
Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 19
Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Beach relaxation
- Seafood dinner by the water
Landmarks
Zanzibar Northern Beaches
Day 20
Zanzibar Northern Beaches to Stone Town
Zanzibar Northern Beaches to Stone Town
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Zanzibar (accommodation subject to availability)
Landmarks
Stone Town

Landmarks
Nairobi

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha
Lake Elementaita
Lake Nakuru National Park

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Naivasha

Landmarks
Lake Naivasha
Eburru volcanic mountain range
Hell's Gate National Park

Landmarks
Loita Hills
Tepesua Village

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Nairobi

Landmarks
National Museum of Kenya
Karen Blixen Museum
Bomas of Kenya

Landmarks
Mto wa Mbu

Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Mto wa Mbu

Landmarks
Usambara Mountains
Lushoto

Landmarks
Usambara Mountains
Irente Viewpoint

Landmarks
Dar es Salaam
Kipepeo Beach

Landmarks
Stone Town
Darajani Bazaar

Landmarks
Zanzibar Northern Beaches

Landmarks
Zanzibar Northern Beaches

Landmarks
Stone Town

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Anonymous5.0•November 2010
We really enjoyed our trip with Chris, the Masai people were awesome,we are a couple in our sixties, the oldest on...
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Anonymous5.0•September 2010
We had a fantastic trip with very professional guides, cooks, and drivers. Intrepid did a nice mix of wildlife and...
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Anonymous5.0•May 2010
Jacob is an excellent leader and the Jacob-Gatiki-Joshua team pulled off a seamless tour. Jacob is likeable and...
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Traveled in April 2010
Anonymous5.0•November 2010
It was a great trip, we really enjoyed it
Traveled in October 2010
Anonymous5.0•September 2010
I have had a fantastic time on this trip so far (but I still have another 2 weeks to go). Viewing these animals in...
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Anonymous5.0•October 2010
Absolutely awesome!
Traveled in September 2010
Anonymous5.0•February 2011
A worthwhile trip and enjoyable experience.
Traveled in December 2010
Anonymous5.0•September 2010
A fantastic trip all round and as always Intrepid took us off the beaten track and we experienced the real Africa.
Traveled in August 2010

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Samuel
Asked on June 22nd, 2026
Do you have any recommendations for international airlines that fly from the US to Nairobi? Is there a recommended airline to fly from the ending city back to the starting city after the tour concludes or if this is something your team can help arrange?
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  Samuel
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Could you get a quote for an additional night of pre accommodation and post accommodation?
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  Samuel
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Do sleeping bags and mats are included in this tour? Or if they're available to buy/rent and if so how much that would cost?
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  Samuel
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Do you have questions about any required Visas and vaccines for all the countries we will be visiting as US citizens? We would like a comprehensive list so we can get the required shots and apply for the correct paperwork.
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  Samuel
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  We're currently looking at dates between August and September but the main focus of this trip is to experience the great animal migrations. Is this timeline the best opportunity for us to witness this or do you have an alternate timeframe you would recommend?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  Our trips do not include the cost of international airfare, nor do we book flights for US travellers, which allows our travellers to join the adventure from their desired location. Since we don't book flights for our travellers, we're not really privy to information on what sort of deals they get on their flights or which airlines they're flying with.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  Pre/Post Accommodation Quotes:
  Hillpark Hotel - Twin (Breakfast Included) - $60.00 per person, per night
  Mizingani Seafront Hotel - Twin - $107.50 per person, per night
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  Sleeping bag hire - sleeping bags are not included in the tour and can be hired. Need at lest 14 days notice prior to the start of the tour to request these. - $30 USD per person
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  I have attached the PDF of our itinerary and full trip notes - there is a lot of great information and resources in here for items like vaccinations and visas.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2026
  The Great Migration is a year-round, continuous cycle of over two million wildebeest and zebras traveling across the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. While animals are always moving, the most dramatic events—such as river crossings and calving—happen in specific months. August to October is famous for the Mara River Crossings; the iconic and thrilling crossings take place as the mega-herds move into Kenya's Maasai Mara reserve! So I would say August/September is a great time for the tour in order to experience a portion of the Great Migration.
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Jan
Asked on August 22nd, 2025
Are there any age restrictions for the Best of East Africa tour? My husband and I are in our late 70s and wondering about the tour's suitability.
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- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written August 2025
  This trip is designed for travelers in good health who are able to manage basic overland travel conditions, including long driving days and camping. While there isn't a strict upper age limit, we do recommend that travelers are comfortable with moderate activity levels and the pace of the itinerary. It's important to consider the length of the trip, daily travel times (some days up to 10 hours), and physical activity involved, such as game drives, walking at camps, and occasional hiking. We recommend consulting your doctor before booking to ensure you are comfortable with overland travel.
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Donna
Asked on June 23rd, 2024
Do you have upgraded accommodations for this tour?
Accommodation
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  We are not able to upgrade accommodation for this itinerary however if you wish a single supplement can be arranged for an additional charge. In most locations we stay in simple tourist-class hotels (i.e. 2-3 stars), plus on many trips you'll also get to experience a night with a local family on a homestay. Keep in mind that if we are staying in dormitory accommodation, you may have to share with other passengers or be split into same-sex rooms with canvas dome tents with camping mattresses supplied.
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  Additionally there may be occasional night stop when we stay on the grounds of a hotel or at a campsite, which may also have rooms/cabins available. In this case, there may be a choice of camping or upgrading to a room. Rooms cost approximately USD 40-100 per room per night for a twin room and cannot be pre-booked. Standards of these rooms vary greatly, and we recommend viewing the room before purchasing the night's accommodation
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Clare
Asked on September 16th, 2022
I am looking for a trip adventure/safari from Kenya to victoria Falls
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  Clare
  Traveler•Written September 2022
  Would it be set up by someone (full service) or it have to be set up by travellers themselves?
- Intrepid TravelOperator•Written September 2022
  At any point on the trip, if the group is staying at a campsite with no permanent tented facilities, the tents will be set up by Intrepid's local team. Travelers are not expected to set up their tents themselves.

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- Typhoid - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Kenya.Tanzania. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Recommended for Kenya. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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