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15 nights/16 days East Africa Escape: Kenya, Tanzania & Lamu

Nairobi(5N) → Naivasha(2N) → Tanzania(6N) → Lamu(2N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Nairobi
  • Welcome to Kenya.
  • On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. After your flight, the rest of the day is kept relaxed so you can settle in, freshen up, and ease into the rhythm of East Africa.
  • Overnight: Nairobi
  • Your safari experience begins right in the capital city.
  • Start the day with a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where rescued baby elephants are cared for before being released back into the wild. This is one of Nairobi’s most loved experiences and a beautiful introduction to Kenya’s conservation story.
  • You will then continue to Nairobi National Park, the only national park in the world located within a capital city. Enjoy a game drive with the Nairobi skyline in the background as you look out for lions, giraffes, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, and other wildlife.
  • Experience Highlight: A rare chance to enjoy a safari without leaving the city.
  • Overnight: Nairobi
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  • Today is dedicated to culture and creativity.
  • Visit the Bomas of Kenya, where traditional dance, music, and homesteads bring Kenya’s diverse communities to life. This gives guests a rich and colourful introduction to the country’s heritage.
  • Later, visit Kitengela Glass Studio, a whimsical art space known for recycled glass, sculptures, mosaics, and creative installations tucked away in the bush.
  • Experience Highlight: A vibrant cultural day ideal for photography, storytelling, and deeper connection to Kenya.
  • Overnight: Nairobi
  • After breakfast, travel west into the Great Rift Valley, one of Kenya’s most scenic regions.
  • Arrive at Lake Naivasha, a peaceful freshwater lake surrounded by birdlife and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy a boat ride where you may spot hippos, fish eagles, and other waterbirds.
  • Later, proceed to Crescent Island for a walking safari. This is a gentle and memorable experience where giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and other plains animals roam freely.
  • Experience Highlight: A scenic lakeside escape with one of Kenya’s most accessible walking safaris.
  • Overnight: Naivasha
  • Begin the day with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, volcanic landscapes, and geothermal activity.
  • After exploring the park, unwind at the Geothermal Spa, where naturally heated mineral-rich waters offer a relaxing break before your return to Nairobi.
  • Experience Highlight: Adventure, scenery, and relaxation in one day.
  • Overnight: Nairobi
  • Today, you fly from Nairobi to Tanzania and begin the Tanzanian safari section of your journey.
  • On arrival, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and scenic river landscapes. Enjoy a game drive through the park as you look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birdlife.
  • Experience Highlight: A classic Tanzanian safari introduction with elephants and baobab-dotted landscapes.
  • Overnight: Tarangire
  • After breakfast, journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park.
  • The Central Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic safari regions, known for wide golden plains, big cats, resident wildlife, and incredible year-round game viewing.
  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you begin exploring this world-famous wilderness.
  • Experience Highlight: First game drive in the Serengeti, one of the most celebrated safari destinations in the world.
  • Overnight: Central Serengeti
  • Travel north towards the Mara River, a key wildlife area during the migration season.
  • The Northern Serengeti is quieter and more remote, offering excellent game viewing, rolling landscapes, riverine scenery, and the possibility of dramatic wildlife sightings. Depending on the season and movement of the herds, this region can offer some of the most unforgettable safari moments in East Africa. 
  • Experience Highlight: A remote safari experience near the famous Mara River.
  • Overnight: Northern Serengeti
  • After breakfast, continue your safari as you return towards the Central Serengeti. T
  • he day is spent on game drives, allowing you to revisit key wildlife areas and search for sightings you may have missed. The Serengeti is especially rewarding for photographers, with its open plains, dramatic skies, and abundant wildlife. 
  • Experience Highlight: Another full safari day in one of Africa’s richest wildlife ecosystems.
  • Overnight: Central Serengeti
  • Today, travel to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Descend into the crater for a spectacular game drive inside one of Africa’s most unique natural wonders. The crater floor is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. 
  • Experience Highlight: One of the most concentrated and scenic wildlife experiences in Africa.
  • Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu Area
  • Enjoy a final Tanzanian safari experience at Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but beautiful park known for forests, birds, elephants, and its famous tree-climbing lions.
  • After your game drive and picnic lunch, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back to Nairobi. 
  • Experience Highlight: A soft landing back into Kenya after the Tanzanian safari circuit.
  • Overnight: Nairobi
  • After the excitement of safari, the journey slows down beautifully.
  • Fly from Nairobi to Lamu Island, one of Kenya’s most atmospheric coastal destinations. Known for its Swahili architecture, peaceful pace, dhow boats, narrow lanes, and Indian Ocean charm, Lamu is the perfect place to rest after safari. After arrival, check in and enjoy a relaxed evening by the coast.
  • Experience Highlight: A peaceful island escape after the safari adventure.
  • Overnight: Lamu
  • Explore Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage-style coastal settlement rich in Swahili history, architecture, culture, and trade heritage.
  • Walk through narrow alleys, visit historic sites, discover local craft traditions, and experience the slow, graceful rhythm that makes Lamu so special. 
  • Experience Highlight: A rich cultural experience with a strong coastal and historical identity.
  • Overnight: Lamu

Today is kept slow and easy.

Enjoy the beach, relax at your accommodation, explore the island at your own pace, or simply take in the quiet beauty of the coast. In the late afternoon, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise on the Indian Ocean.

This is one of the most beautiful ways to close the coastal chapter of your journey. 

Experience Highlight: Sunset sailing on a traditional dhow.

Overnight: Lamu

  • After breakfast, fly back to Nairobi.
  • Depending on your flight time, you may enjoy some last-minute shopping, a relaxed farewell dinner, or time to unwind before your international departure the next day. 
  • Experience Highlight: A comfortable final night in Nairobi before departure.
  • Overnight: Nairobi

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight home. You leave with incredible memories of East Africa: baby elephants in Nairobi, the great plains of the Serengeti, the drama of Ngorongoro Crater, the calm beauty of Lamu, and a deeper connection to Kenya and Tanzania.

Accommodation Details

Package Policies

  • All accommodations (hotels, lodges, camps) in double or twin rooms
  • Airport transfers and domestic flights
  • Safari game drives with professional guides
  • All park entrance fees in Kenya and Tanzania
  • Cultural visits and guided tours
  • Meals as follows:
    • Nairobi - Bed and breakfast
    • Naivasha - Bed and breakfast
    • Amboseli - Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    • Tanzania - Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    • Lamu - Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Return flights from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Ground transport as indicated on the itinerary
  • Intercontinental airfare
  • Travel insurance, visas, and personal expenses
  • Optional activities (e.g., Treetop Walk or Zip Line in Tanzania)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Extra meals or beverages not specified
  • Any activities not listed

This tour offers an unforgettable experience through the stunning landscapes and rich cultures of East Africa, including Kenya and Tanzania.

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15 Nights / 16 Days

Fully Customisable

15 nights/16 days East Africa Escape: Kenya, Tanzania & Lamu

Nairobi(5N) → Naivasha(2N) → Tanzania(6N) → Lamu(2N)

Starting From

$ 3,487*

$ 4,008

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