East Africa safari specialistsKenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda

East Africa Explorer Safari | Rift & Tide Africa

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East Africa Explorer Safari

This exceptional safari offers an unforgettable journey through some of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife havens, including the Masai Mara, Amboseli, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Experience the natural wonders, vibrant cultures, and abundant wildlife that define this extraordinary region.

Travel and accommodation

7 Days / 6 Nights, 2 countries, Nairobi to Arusha

7 nights accommodation

Meals

3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Safari style

Mountain Trekking FIT

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Itinerary

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6 stops across the route

Trip code: AJE-048

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East Africa Explorer Safari safari image from Masai Mara National Park

5 lodges and camps on this route

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Price on request

Public retail pricing. Final quote confirms availability and inclusions.

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Trip overview

Safari story and highlights

Why this trip

What makes this journey stand out

Explore Masai Mara National Reserve with expertly guided FIT safari experiences

Explore Lake Naivasha with expertly guided FIT safari experiences

Explore Amboseli National Park with expertly guided FIT safari experiences

Enjoy carefully planned game drives in prime wildlife areas

Include water-based wildlife viewing where the itinerary provides it

Trip route

Your journey from start to finish

Follow the day-by-day flow of this itinerary across East Africa.

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Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our representative and transferred to the luxurious Nairobi Serena Hotel for an overnight stay. Take the evening to relax or explore the local area.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast - BB

Nairobi to Masai Mara

After breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival, enjoy a delicious lunch at your camp, followed by an afternoon game drive until sunset. This marks the beginning of your exploration of one of Africa’s premier wildlife reserves.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - LDBBActivities: Game drive

Full Day in Masai Mara

Spend a full day in the Masai Mara, engaging in morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and other fascinating wildlife. The Mara’s vast plains offer some of the best safari experiences, from dramatic predator-prey interactions to spectacular birdlife.

Meals: LDBBActivities: Game drive Big Five safari

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, depart with an en-route game drive, then continue to Lake Naivasha, a serene freshwater lake set within the Rift Valley. Arrive for lunch at your lodge and enjoy an afternoon of leisure. Optional excursions include a boat ride on the lake, where you can view hippos and birdlife.

Meals: LDBBActivities: Game drive Boat safari

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, drive across the Rift Valley and through Nairobi to reach Amboseli National Park. Enjoy lunch at your camp before an afternoon game drive through the park, known for its stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its vast elephant herds.

Meals: LDBBActivities: Game drive

Exploring Amboseli National Park

Start your day early with a game drive in Amboseli, returning to the camp for breakfast. Enjoy the morning at leisure before a delicious lunch and an afternoon game drive. Amboseli’s open plains and wetlands offer incredible wildlife sightings, including elephants, cheetahs, and diverse bird species.

Meals: LDBBActivities: Game drive

Amboseli to Arusha

After breakfast, cross the Kenya-Tanzania border at Namanga and drive to Arusha, Tanzania’s vibrant cultural hub. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in this busy town, known for its colorful markets and local life. This expertly designed journey by Rift & Tide Africa offers an unrivaled mix of thrilling game drives, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences, perfect for those seeking an authentic East African adventure.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast - BBActivities: Game drive Cultural/community visit

Inclusions

What is included

Included

Meet-and-assist services on arrival and scheduled transfers as described in the itinerary.
Accommodation in the named properties or confirmed similar alternatives, subject to availability at booking.
Meals as indicated by the itinerary meal plan for each day.
Private or shared safari activities and game drives as described in the daily programme.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide, camp guide, mountain crew, or specialist local guide where applicable.
Park, reserve, conservation, trekking, and activity fees that are confirmed as included on the final supplier quotation.
Ground transport, scheduled light-aircraft flights, or internal connections specifically stated in the confirmed itinerary.
Bottled drinking water during safari drives and operational support from Rift & Tide Africa.
Kilimanjaro park and camping/hut fees included only as confirmed on the final quotation.
Mountain guide, assistant guides, cook, and porter team for the climb section.
Rescue registration and basic mountain safety support through the operating team where applicable.

Not included

International flights, regional flights not expressly stated as included, and airline taxes unless quoted separately.
Visa fees, passport costs, travel insurance, medical costs, vaccinations, and personal evacuation cover.
Drinks, laundry, telephone calls, spa treatments, premium activities, and other personal expenses.
Optional activities such as balloon safaris, diving, cultural visits, extra treks, or extensions unless added to the quote.
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, camp staff, hotel staff, porters, and mountain crews.
Single-room supplements, festive supplements, child-policy supplements, or room upgrades unless stated on the final quote.
Any service not specifically listed as included, and any cost caused by flight delays, weather, park rule changes, border procedures, or force majeure.
Personal climbing equipment, sleeping bags, trekking poles, thermal layers, and mountain clothing unless hired separately.

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East Africa Explorer Safari

Safari story and highlights

What makes this journey stand out

Your journey from start to finish

Planning questions

Is the price shown final?

Can this itinerary be customized?

What should I send with a quote request?

How do agents access trade support?

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Day-by-day journey

Arrival in Nairobi

Nairobi to Masai Mara

Full Day in Masai Mara

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Exploring Amboseli National Park

Amboseli to Arusha

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Included

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