Are there accommodation upgrade options for this tour?

We have 3 hotels for accommodation upgrade: Oseki Masaai Mara Camp (day 2&3), Naivasha Lake Fish Eagle Inn (day 4&5) and Forest Hill hotel on day 6. Accommodation upgrade must be booked and paid in advance. Total Package Price per person Sharing: € 385.

How popular is this tour? There doesn't seem to be many reviews and I've not heard of this tour group before. The max group size is 17 but what is the average number of people on one of these tours around this time?

We are one of the only companies to include Kenya and Tanzania as a combination. Drifters Adventure tours is the oldest overland safari company in southern Africa and we have been operating for 39 years. We run small group tours with a maximum of 17 pax but generally we average out anywhere between 10 and 14 pax. Currently on your date in question the tour is guaranteed and has 6 pax confirmed

What does it mean, that we stay in camp?

This is a camping safari. Meaning you sleep under canvas tents

Is electricity available in our rooms at the hotels or camps?

when we are staying in lodged accommodation electricity is available, but unfortunately this is not guaranteed for the campsites

How much time is spent watching the migration?

We generally conduct a full day game drive for this purpose.

70 y/o the maximum age? How much walking?

Our minimum age is 12 years old & that we are open to mature travelers up to 75 years old provided they have clean bill of health/fitness. A fair amount of walking & hiking is conducted whilst a majority of the tour is spent in our overland vehicle. The drives can be a bit bumpy & sometimes long so one needs to be prepared for such. One cannot give an actual estimation of how much walking is included in this program as it varies based on what's happening on the group, however be prepared for a fair amount as one would expect from adventure camping tour.

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12 Day Kenya & Tanzania Pioneer (Camping)

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Operator: Drifters Adventure Tours
Overland Truck: Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
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 4 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi
Optional Activities
- Optional tours and excursions available on arrival
Landmarks
Nairobi
Day 2
Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- View of Great Rift Valley
Optional Activities
- Accommodation upgrade every night of the tour (must be booked before departure)
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch between game drives), Dinner (Meal around the campfire)
Included Activities
- Full day game viewing experience
- Masai Mara National Reserve viewing
Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara River
Day 4
Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Packed picnic lunch with a view), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike in Mount Longonot National Park
- View of Great Rift Valley
- Mount Longonot visit
Landmarks
Mount Longonot
Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha
Day 5
Hell's Gate National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Hell's Gate National Park
- Lake Naivasha boat cruise
- Elsamere visit with high tea
Optional Activities
- Bicycle exploration of Hell's Gate National Park (local hire, own expense)
Landmarks
Hell's Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha
Olkaria Geothermal Power Station
Elsamere
Day 6
Lake Naivasha to Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Scenic drive viewing Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Meru
Arusha
Day 7
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park entry
- Extensive game viewing experience
Landmarks
Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park
Day 8
Serengeti National Park
Meals
Breakfast (Coffee around the campfire before dawn), Lunch (Picnic lunch in the wilds), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 9
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game drive in Serengeti
- Masai tribal people encounter
- Ngorongoro Crater visit
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 10
Ngorongoro Crater
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- 4x4 Safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater
- Masai village encounter and guided tour
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 11
Masai village to Arusha
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Local market exploration
Optional Activities
- Curio shopping in Arusha markets
Landmarks
Arusha
Day 12
Arusha to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Nairobi

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Nairobi

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Great Rift Valley
Masai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara River

Landmarks
Mount Longonot
Great Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha

Landmarks
Hell's Gate National Park
Lake Naivasha
Olkaria Geothermal Power Station
Elsamere

Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Meru
Arusha

Landmarks
Ngorongoro
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Arusha

Landmarks
Mount Kilimanjaro
Nairobi

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Reviews from other tours by Drifters Adventure Tours

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4.8

Stella
September 20th, 2025
5.0
Loved the tour guides, good experience
Alexandra
October 13th, 2023
5.0
Our two guides Samu and Tswola were super nice, organized and helpful. The accommodations were brilliant, and very...
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Tai
May 21st, 2023
4.0
Exciting tour. Love it very much

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Louise
Asked on March 12th, 2023
Are there accommodation upgrade options for this tour?
Accommodation
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  We have 3 hotels for accommodation upgrade: Oseki Masaai Mara Camp (day 2&3), Naivasha Lake Fish Eagle Inn (day 4&5) and Forest Hill hotel on day 6. Accommodation upgrade must be booked and paid in advance. Total Package Price per person Sharing: € 385.
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Melissa
Asked on March 7th, 2023
How popular is this tour? There doesn't seem to be many reviews and I've not heard of this tour group before. The max group size is 17 but what is the average number of people on one of these tours around this time?
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Tour Details
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2023
  We are one of the only companies to include Kenya and Tanzania as a combination. Drifters Adventure tours is the oldest overland safari company in southern Africa and we have been operating for 39 years. We run small group tours with a maximum of 17 pax but generally we average out anywhere between 10 and 14 pax. Currently on your date in question the tour is guaranteed and has 6 pax confirmed
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Anita
Asked on January 24th, 2023
What does it mean, that we stay in camp?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2023
  This is a camping safari. Meaning you sleep under canvas tents
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2023
  We use bedrooms on the ground. They are 2 man dome tents. Bathrooms are basic shared facilities
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Monica
Asked on December 28th, 2022
Is electricity available in our rooms at the hotels or camps?
Accommodation
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written December 2022
  when we are staying in lodged accommodation electricity is available, but unfortunately this is not guaranteed for the campsites
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Ray
Asked on December 12th, 2022
How much time is spent watching the migration?
Tour Details
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written December 2022
  We generally conduct a full day game drive for this purpose.
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Anna
Asked on December 8th, 2022
70 y/o the maximum age? How much walking?
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Tour Details
- Drifters Adventure ToursOperator•Written December 2022
  Our minimum age is 12 years old & that we are open to mature travelers up to 75 years old provided they have clean bill of health/fitness. A fair amount of walking & hiking is conducted whilst a majority of the tour is spent in our overland vehicle. The drives can be a bit bumpy & sometimes long so one needs to be prepared for such. One cannot give an actual estimation of how much walking is included in this program as it varies based on what's happening on the group, however be prepared for a fair amount as one would expect from adventure camping tour.

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12 Day Kenya & Tanzania Pioneer (Camping)

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