East African Adventure | Kenya & Tanzania
20 Days

Tour Overview

Imagine sharing celebrations, dance, song and stories with a traditional Maasai family who we know personally, cycling past zebra, giraffe, warthog and antelope in a national park, hearing lions roar from your camp bed in the Serengeti National Park, soaring above the savannah at sunrise in a hot air balloon, wandering the fascinating exotic streets of Stone Town and finally relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar after an adventure of a life time.

This is EAST AFRICAN ADVENTURE 2027 — a wonderful authentic personalised journey through Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Jam-packed with wildlife, culture, local experiences, beautiful scenery, plenty of fun and those very special moments you will simply never forget.

This is not about rushing from one tourist attraction to another, and it is certainly not a cookie-cutter trip. This is all about experiencing East Africa my way – meeting wonderful local people and sharing the kind of experiences and moments that become the stories you tell for years.

Why you’ll love this tour

Enjoy a real immersive experience at our primary school, Tamariki School
Have a unique experience with the Chagga people on Mt Kilimanjaro
Participate in coffee making – from bean to mug
Take a Maasai village walk and enjoy an authentic lunch with a local family
Immerse in the stunning exotic Arabic/African culture of Stonetown, Zanzibar
Experience real authentic rich culture and forge connections with local people
Take a bicycle safari in stunning geothermal Hells Gate National Park
Visit a traditional wood carvers co-op and marvel at the incredible work produced
Enjoy a bush walk with Denise’s Maasai friend Joseph and learn bush medicines
Visit an environmental project turning discarded jandals into stunning craft
Spend 3 nights relaxing on one of the tropical paradise beaches of Zanzibar Isl
Immerse yourself in many community-based projects – and make a difference
Go on 3-day safari in world famous Serengeti National Reserve
Game drive in search of the Big-five and many iconic African wildlife
Shop for traditional art, craft and jewellery – look out for the rare Tanzanite gem

Tour Facts

Tour Date: 1st July – 20th July 2027
Length of Tour: 20 Days
Price: NZD 13,500 pp (twin share) we will pair you with a suitable room buddy
Single Supplement: NZD 2,600 pp (2 available)
Inclusives:
*Arrival and departure transfers
*Fully hosted tour – both Denise & hubby Chris plus our local partners in Kenya and Tanzania
*Meals as per the itinerary
*Private vehicle transportation – tour van, purpose-built 4×4 safari jeeps, 1x internal flight
*19x nights accommodation – guest houses, safari camps, lodges, hotels
*A wonderful visit to our school Tamariki School we founded back in 2014. They love to see us 😊
*Extensive wildlife game drives with our highly experienced specialist safari guides
*Cycle safari – Hells Gate National Park – a unique safari away from the confines of the safari jeep
*Ol njorowa Gorge walk with Joseph (our fabulous Maasai friend) – you will LOVE Joseph!
*A wonderful insightful walking tour of Stone Town, Zanzibar
*A delightful visit to Jozani Forest – home to unique red colobus monkey
*Visit Joseph’s rural home land community – this is a unique special invitation extended just to us
*Visit to Ocean Sole project – wonderful environmental project where jandals are made in to craft
*Visit Akamba Carvers project – you’ll be wow’d by the natural carving skills of the Akamba tribe
*Markets and Cultural Heritage Centre – craft markets are a way of life in Africa. Vibrant and busy
*All game park and national reserve entrance fees and taxes
*Water supplied
*All tips and gratuities included
Exclusives:
*International flights
*Travel Insurance (Mandatory)
*Visas for Kenya and Tanzania
*Personal spending
*Additional hotel nights and late checkouts
*Drinks and other personal expenses
Type of Tour: Travel by tour van and purpose-built 4×4 safari jeeps, low level fitness required
Accommodation: An authentic mix of comfortable accommodations suited to the environment: lovely guest suites in a gated compound in Nairobi, safari camp complete with permanent tents (including ensuite bathrooms and comfy beds) in Serengeti NP, stunning African style banda huts nestled in the hills of Lake Nakuru, an authentic old hotel in Stonetown, Zanzibar Island and a gorgeous resort on the stunning beach of Zanzibar Island
Size of Tour: Maximum 8 – 10 people plus your trip hosts Denise & Chris
Arrive: From Nairobi, Kenya
Depart: Stone Town, Zanzibar Island

Tour Itinerary

Day 1 : Nairobi – arrive into Nairobi Kenya
Day 2 : Nairobi – Tamariki School visit/local home visit
Day 3 : Nairobi – woodcarvers co-operative/National Museum/environmental initiative
Day 4 : Nairobi > Lake Naivasha – 2hr travel day/hippo viewing
Day 5 : Lake Naivasha – cycle safari/nature walk with Maasai Joseph
Day 6 : Lake Naivasha – invitational cultural visit to Maasai community
Day 7 : Nairobi > Arusha – border crossing from Kenya to Tanzania
Day 8 : Arusha > Mt Kilimanjaro – coffee making, rural village/waterfall walk
Day 9 : Mt Kilimanjaro > Lake Tarangire – wildlife safari/game drive
Day 10: Lake Tarangire > Mto wa Mbu Village – cultural interactive activity
Day 11: Mto wa Mbu Village > Ngorongoro Crater – wildlife safari/game drive
Day 12: Serengeti National Reserve – full game drive in search of Africa’s BIG-5
Day 13: Serengeti National Reserve > Northern Circuit – great wildebeest migration
Day 14: Serengeti National Reserve > Zanzibar Island – 1hr flight
Day 15: Stonetown, Zanzibar Island – historical walking tour/Chaggu Isl. turtle sanctuary
Day 16: Stonetown > Nungwi Beach – spice farm/endangered monkey encounter/beach
Day 17: Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar Island – beach/free time
Day 18: Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar Island – beach/free time
Day 19: Nungwi Beach – beach/free time
Day 20: Stone Town – end of tour … full of life time memories