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Essential East Africa

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Start and end in Nairobi

4.7 (11 reviews)

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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 18-35

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit National Museum of Kenya
- Visit Karen Blixen Museum
- Visit Bomas of Kenya (traditional tribal homesteads)
- Welcome dinner with fellow travellers
Landmarks
National Museum of Kenya
Karen Blixen Museum
Bomas of Kenya
Day 2
Nairobi - Loita Hills
Nairobi - Loita Hills
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Loita Hills - Maasai Village Visit
- Visit traditional Maasai home
- Local elder talk about Maasai culture
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Loita Hills
Day 3
Loita Hills - Maasai Mara
Loita Hills - Maasai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Maasai Mara National Reserve - Full Day 4WD Safari
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 4
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day 4WD game drive through Maasai Mara
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise (must be pre-booked)
Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Day 5
Maasai Mara - Lake Victoria
Maasai Mara - Lake Victoria
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Lake Victoria
Day 6
Lake Victoria - Serengeti
Lake Victoria - Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 7
Serengeti
Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dawn game drive through Serengeti
- Afternoon game drive through Serengeti
Optional Activities
- Early-morning hot air balloon ride over Serengeti (must be pre-booked)
Landmarks
Serengeti National Park
Day 8
Serengeti - Karatu
Serengeti - Karatu
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in crater), Dinner
Included Activities
- Final Serengeti game drive
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4WD Safari
- Picnic lunch in Ngorongoro Crater
Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 9
Karatu - Arusha
Karatu - Arusha
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Activities
- Guided village walk in Mto Wa Mbu
- Bike ride around Mto Wa Mbu farming areas
Landmarks
Mto Wa Mbu
Day 10
Arusha / Nairobi
Arusha / Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Departure transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport (additional expense)
- Departure transfer to Arusha Airport (additional expense)
- Overland truck journey back to Nairobi

Landmarks
National Museum of Kenya
Karen Blixen Museum
Bomas of Kenya

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Loita Hills

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Maasai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Lake Victoria

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Serengeti National Park

Landmarks
Ngorongoro Crater

Landmarks
Mto Wa Mbu

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Rating: 4.5 (12,092 reviews)
Response time: 9 hours
Response rate: 96%
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4.7

Overall rating based on 11 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.8
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.4
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.5

Courtney5.0•July 2025
Absolutely phenomenal trip. It is the first trip I've ever done where I want to do the exact same thing all over again
Traveled in June 2025
Reply from: Intrepid Travel
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a phenomenal trip. Especially since it was your first experience that left you wanting to do it all over again! We offer many exciting itineraries across Africa, and we hope you'll find another one that captures your interest. It would be a pleasure to welcome you back on another of our adventures soon.
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Sushi5.0•September 2019
I believe that Sam, James and Ibrahim did an amazing job on making my trip to Kenya Africa AMAZING
Traveled in December 2018
Stephanie4.8•September 2019
The team leader, cook and driver were absolutely fantastic. They all went above and beyond for every person on tour....
The team leader, cook and driver were absolutely fantastic. They all went above and beyond for every person on tour. Samantha had fantastic knowledge, was passionate and truly committed to providing excellent service. Ibrahim was an excellent chef who served amazing food each meal. His service was friendly and catered to the needs of each member of the group. Hygiene was spot on. James was such a friendly, easy going and great driver. He was skilled and knew where to go. I loved every moment of this trip thanks to those three staff members who worked exceptionally well together.Show more
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Sophie4.8•September 2019
The tour was organised well and it was an amazing, all-inclusive trip. Absolutely loved it!
Traveled in December 2018
Romi5.0•September 2019
I have participated in a number of group travel experiences and this was by far the most organised and well run...
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Lucy4.0•September 2019
Travelling with a group of same aged people. Well organised. Can trust leaders. Excellent guide (Sam Nyaga)
Traveled in December 2018
Craig4.8•September 2019
Great balance of time between maasai Mara locals, maasai safari, Serengeti, crater. The service was excellent and the...
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Christian4.8•September 2019
Our Crew was amazing, and we had a lot of fun. The Number of Members on this tour was very fine (not too much) and...
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Chris4.5•September 2019
All three team members were excellent. They were friendly, polite, funny and knowledgeable.
Traveled in December 2018
Beth4.8•September 2019
Excellent service from all three staff members. Had a truely wonderful time and they went above and beyond to satisfy...
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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- 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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Essential East Africa

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Nairobi

Optional Activities

Nairobi - Loita Hills

Included Activities

Loita Hills - Maasai Mara

Included Activities

Maasai Mara

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Maasai Mara - Lake Victoria

Lake Victoria - Serengeti

Included Activities

Serengeti

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Serengeti - Karatu

Included Activities

Karatu - Arusha

Optional Activities

Arusha / Nairobi

Optional Activities

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