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East Africa: Safari Drives, Mountain Hikes & Chimp Trekking

19 days, Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

19 days

Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

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Travel Style: The Geluxe Collection

With perfectly paced itineraries, one-of-a-kind accommodations, and comfort at their very core, these premium active trips are adventure at its finest.

Service Level: Upgraded

Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.

Physical Rating: 4 - Demanding

Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 12

Age requirement: 18+

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19 days

Nairobi to Dar es Salaam

From$14239USD
was $17799
Valid on Jan 31 2026
Trip Code: DKNT

Need a flight? We can help.

Call us to book your flights! We'll find you the best option!

Special Offers

Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ025AFR02
Expires on Oct 01, 2025 03:59 UTC
Promo Code G26SDQ020AFR02

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Map of the route for East Africa: Safari Drives, Mountain Hikes & Chimp Trekking

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Nairobi: Welcome to Kenya

From culture to wildlife to active adventures, Kenya has it all and has well-earned its reputation as one of the best places for safari in Africa. But this adventure goes way beyond that, bringing you a step further off the beaten path. Welcome to Nairobi and to Kenya, where we invite you to leave your hesitations behind and dive straight into the most exhilarating ten days you'll ever have.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Meals included:

Dinner

Day 2Il Ngwesi: Maasai Wildlife Tracking

Without a doubt the Maasai people have become the symbol of East Africa in many ways. North of Nairobi, south of Samburu, sits a very special lodge with a very special story. Il Ngwesi is owned and operated by the local Maasai community. The aim is to invite travelers to meet the community and feel completely immersed into your surroundings. It can be hard to really understand a culture when you are limited to a quick hour-long visit, and this experience at Il Ngwesi is the exact opposite. Spend plenty of time with your hosts, asking questions and discussing life. Join them on a bush walk to learn local techniques, or visit the village to learn how to craft some beautiful beadwork. With a laid back pace and a completely private experience, your stay at Il Ngwesi is completely worthy of its OMG status.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge Stay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Il Ngwesi: Village Life & Safari

Awake this morning at Il Ngwesi and with no front wall whatsoever, the fresh air wafts in as the sun rises. Rooms are built in the traditional style using wood and earth to afford travelers the opportunity to feel connected to traditional Maasai life in a very unique way. The lodge has an incredible location, set away from other tourist spots, and your hosts and guides are the Maasai men and women from the nearby community. Though not quite as modern as other facilities in Kenya, Il Ngwesi brings you straight into the heart of a Maasai community who are keen to welcome you and engage with you from the moment you arrive. Head out on safari to start the day.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge Stay

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Nanyuki: Jane Goodall's Chimp Sanctuary

Bid farewell to your Maasai hosts after an incredible two days of cultural discovery. Head south to Nanyuki where you will meet with 35 of your new best friends. While chimpanzees may not originate from Kenya, the Ol Pejeta Conservancy opened to ensure a safe, peaceful and lifelong refuge for orphaned and abused rescued chimpanzees. Habitat loss, disease and hunting are among the main reasons chimpanzees are endangered and why Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary opened their doors. Today you have a special opportunity to visit the furry residents here at Sweetwater and take a tour of the sanctuary.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Nanyuki: Mt Kenya Exploration

Covered in afro-alpine flora and capped with glacier, Mt Kenya is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular landscapes in Africa. Experience another side of all that Kenya has to offer by hiking a portion of this impressive mountain. Starting from Sirimon Gate and trekking through 12 km of forested slopes, crossing rivers and enjoying wildlife filled panoramic views. Though you wont summit Mt Kenya, the views from the final viewpoint on the Sirimon route are undeniably breathtaking.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Maasai Mara: Gateway to Safari

Hosting the safari Big Five, the Great Migration and offering unparalleled wildlife encounters, the Mara is a destination you could easily spend weeks discovering. With some of the largest populations of lions, leopards and cheetahs in the world, Maasai Mara is one of the most legendary safari destinations. After your flight, waste no time before your first unforgettable safari out in its rugged grasslands.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Maasai Mara: Your OMG Day

Today you get to choose! Do you want to hike or do you want to ride? If hiking sounds right for you, you'll head off to the Oloololo Escarpment for a hike along the granite plateau. The escarpment receives more rain than any other place in the Mara triangle so picture thick, green vegetation and full watering holes that attracts thirsty wildlife. The hike takes around 3.5 hours and has an elevation gain of around 300 metres. If you're looking for something a little less green or less physical, choose to join your local guide on a morning safari drive. Both options allow for amazing safari time out on the grasslands. At night we continue our adventure in the wild savannah with a dinner in the bush.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Oloololo Escarpment Hike or Maasai Mara Safari Drive

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Maasai Mara: Safari from Sunrise to Sunset

You start to recognize familiar sounds of wildlife at dawn, the smell of the fire in the evenings after a day on safari and the feel of the vehicle as it treads through the bush. The exhilaration of spotting something new, witnessing some incredible display of Earth's diversity, is hard to give up once you've felt it. Luckily one final day of safari awaits.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 9Nairobi: Farewell to Kenya

A final morning in the Maasai Mara brings the opportunity to capture a few final mental snapshots of your time on safari. Making your way north towards Nairobi, stop for a delicious lunch at Cafe Ubuntu, a social enterprise empowering women and families to provide for their communities through both the cafe and a crafts shop.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 10Arusha: Welcome to Tanzania

From one East African gem to another, its onward to Tanzania. Arusha is the gateway to all of your Tanzania explorations. After touching down, your CEO will get you familiar with the city.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Dinner

Day 11Ngorongoro Crater: Mto wa Mbu and Crater Safari

Millions of years ago when the volcano erupted, the world's largest intact and unfilled volcanic caldera was formed, creating Ngorongoro Crater. It is believed that animals like zebras, lions and rhinos fell into the crater almost 500,000 years ago and were trapped. The steepness of the crater is why you won't find a single giraffe inside. Travel to this incredible natural phenomenon after a day of cooking classes and a traditional lunch at your G for Good moment in Mto Wa Mbu.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Mto wa Mbu Cooking Class

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 12Ngorongoro Crater: Your OMG Day

Safaris don't always have to involve being seated, so set out today on two feet. On your OMG Day, choose between two incredible hiking options. The opportunity to explore the crater on foot provides a connected and humbling experience unlike any other safari adventure. If you are ready for a physical challenge, hike to the peak of Mount Makarot, arguably the most stunning view over the Ngorongoro plains. For a more mellow adventure, take Mt Makarot's more gentle trail to ascend to a view of Lake Eyasi on a laid back hike surrounded by the Ngorongoro highlands.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your OMG Day Mount Makarot Hike- Challenging or Moderate Trail

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 13Serengeti: Safari in the Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater and The Serengeti are two of the world's most renowned safari destinations. Driving from one iconic spot to the next means three and a half hours of nonstop beauty, wildlife and adventure. But don't go anywhere, because your time in the Serengeti is just starting. So grab your binoculars and your camera and get ready to experience some of the most jaw dropping wildlife encounters.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 14Serengeti: Wildlife of Tanzania

The Serengeti is famed for its sheer numbers of wildlife. Millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles flock to this national park every year—accompanied by hungry predators. See for yourself how huge lions can blend into the golden backdrop of the savannah, or how giant giraffes can bend down so low that you don't see them until they're right in front of you.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 15Gombe: From Kigoma to Gombe Stream National Park

The encounters you experience on safari are life changing and some are more rare than others. With so few places left on Earth that are home to wild chimpanzees, your trek into Gombe Stream National Park may be one of the most special moments on your Tanzania trip. Adventure to the national park where Dr Jane Goodall lived and conducted her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees. Her work there, and her lifelong commitment to conservation and the protection of animals, continues to inspire travellers to this day.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 16Gombe: Chimp Trekking

Spending an hour with a family of chimpanzees is a life changing event. With complex social hierarchies, intelligent communication and human-like behavior, it's easy to see why these are our closest relatives. Spend the day trekking to see the chimpanzees. With any luck, encounter them and spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 17Kigoma: Dr. Goodall's Footsteps

Since chimpanzees are gravely endangered, there are many efforts in place to help protect the species in Tanzania. Thankfully, there are legendary conservationists, like Dr. Jane Goodall, paving the way for their protection. Spend the day exploring some of Jane Goodall's most iconic spots. Visit her former house and the research station. Hike to Jane's Peak and take a moment to reflect on yesterday's adventures before travelling to Dar es Salaam.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 18Dar es Salaam: A Seaside Farewell to Tanzania

On your final day in Tanzania, spend time by the coast to rest your mind and body before the return home. After an epic 10 days spent discovering Tanzania's diverse beauty, a free full day in Dar es Salaam's seaside coastal area is the perfect end to an incredible adventure.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 19Dar es Salaam

Your adventure comes to an end, and you can depart at any time today.

Meals included:

Breakfast
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What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Il Ngwesi Eco-Lodge Stay, Il Ngwesi
  • Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai Mahiu
  • Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Cooking Class, Mto wa Mbu
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your OMG Day: Oloololo Escarpment Hike or Maasai Mara Safari Drive, Masai Mara
  • Your OMG Day: Mount Makarot Hike- Challenging or Moderate Trail, Ngorongoro Crater
  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Welcome and Farewell dinners
  • Maasai Guided Bush Walk and Safari Game Drive, Maasai Village Visit, Sweetwaters Chimp Sanctuary Tour, Ol Pejeta Conservancy Safari Game Drive, Hike Mt Kenya, Maasai Mara National Park safari game drive, Dinner in the Bush, Tree Planting Project, Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Welcome and Farewell Dinners
  • Elephant Caves Walk, Ngorongoro Crater Safari Drive, Serengeti Safari Drive, Chimp Trekking, Kakombe Waterfall Visit, Hike to Jane's Peak, Visit Jane Goodall's House, Visit Bongoyo Island

Accommodations

Community Owned Lodge (2nts) Hotel (5nts), Safari Lodge (11nts).

Meals

18 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 18 dinners
Allow USD95-125 for meals not included.

Transportation

Private vehicle, plane, walking, open-air safari vehicle, boat.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver throughout, local guides

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

My Own Room - From $1619.00

If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

East Africa: Safari Drives, Mountain Hikes & Chimp Trekking

| 19 days - Nairobi to Dar es Salaam - from $14239 USD