Experience thrilling bush life on this adventure across Kenya and Tanzania. Aside from safaris, you’ll revel in the varied landscapes and unspoiled nature this adventure offers.

Here’s how:

• Visit an elephant orphanage and the Giraffe Center in Nairobi
• Seek out Africa’s Big Five on game drives in east Africa’s top game reserves
• Stay in a deluxe tented camp in the Serengeti for an immersive nature experience with a luxurious twist
• Enjoy panoramic views of the bush from the private balconies of your luxury safari accommodations

• Discover Ngorongoro Crater, Africa’s famed “Garden of Eden” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Explore the UNESCO-listed plains of Serengeti National Park

Your journey through these African countries will offer some of the most brilliant birding in the world, and the variety of habitats means a huge diversity of birds. Birdwatchers are in for a treat! Here’s a sample of what you could spot:

• Some 420 bird species have been recorded in Amboseli, where the swamps are crowded with egrets, herons, pelicans, crowned cranes, and flamingos
• Lake Manyara is home to over 300 bird species, including flamingos, long-crested eagles, and grey-headed kingfishers
• The plains of the Ngorongoro Crater are dotted with large numbers of grassland birds, including ostriches, kori bustards, crowned cranes, and secretary birds
• The Serengeti-Mara ecosystem is one of Africa’s Endemic Bird Areas, hosting 5 bird species found nowhere else on Earth
• The Masai Mara is rich in raptors, with 57 different birds of prey. You can spot bateleur eagles soaring above the grassy plains, while predator kills are a good place to find the six species of vultures

Nothing quite compares with the thrill of a safari, and your game drives will undoubtedly be a high point of this journey. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:

• Explore the game-rich reserves of Kenya and Tanzania, including Amboseli, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, Masai Mara, and Ngorongoro Crater
• Travel in exclusive 6-passenger 4x4 pop-top safari vehicles, perfectly suited for this unique experience
• View some of the world’s most majestic animals, including lion, elephant, black rhino, leopard, cheetah, and Cape buffalo

With your game drives as the highlight of this adventure, it’s important to consider equipment and environmental factors. Peak times for game viewing include dawn and dusk, two low-light times of day. Bumpy terrain is an added challenge. Here are some tips to get the best photographs on safari:

• Invest in a good quality long lens for your DSLR. You can overcome many lighting difficulties with a fast lens, and also take advantage of powerful zooming capabilities without compromising photo quality
• If you’re using a compact camera, experiment beforehand with live targets to make sure your zoom and lighting settings are suitable
• Get ready for the “golden hour” around sunset, when the warm, camera-friendly light makes everything look magical
• Practice patience. It’s natural to spot an animal and start clicking immediately, but with a little waiting ⁠— and keen observation ⁠— you’ll often get a better shot!
• Bring an extra memory card just in case!

African cuisine is woefully underrated and misunderstood. While most of your meals will be at your lodges, you’ll still get a delectable taste of the regional fare. You’ll also amplify your food knowledge of this area with visits to local farms and restaurants.

• Feast on farm-fresh cuisine when we lunch at the renowned Gibbs Farm, a local institution that grows organic vegetables and coffee
• Dine on traditional Tanzanian fare on a visit to Shanga
• Enjoy 5-course gourmet meals at Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp

This adventure through Kenya and Tanzania is more than just wildlife. You’ll visit schools, villages, local businesses, farms, and absorb local culture in authentic settings. Here are a few highlights:

• Learn about the language and life of the Iraqw people during a village visit
• Lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, then embark on an afternoon tour of the Karen Blixen Museum, where you’ll see how the Out of Africa author lived
• Visit the Shanga Riverhouse, a nonprofit organization that fuses African and Western design elements in textiles, jewelry, and glassblowing. During our visit, we will see how Tanzanians with disabilities create beautiful arts and crafts, and enjoy a traditional lunch with our hosts

Your land adventure has been enhanced with special features catering to independent travelers, including:

• Solo-friendly social activities, including a Solo Connection mixer to get to know your fellow travelers
• Explore and make more intimate discoveries in a small group of just 24 or less like-minded travelers
• The services of a complimentary Destination Manager to enhance your adventure with added sightseeing excursions, hotel stays, restaurant reservations, and more

Customize your safari adventure in Kenya and Tanzania with these top Concierge suggestions:

• Private vehicle requests
• Celebrate an anniversary or occasion with a special meal or event
• Extend your accommodations due to early arrival or late departure