The Masai Heartlands

Kenya
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Watch the wonders of Kenya and Tanzania unfold before you on this incredible 15-day overland adventure. Head deep into the heartland of the Maasai tribespeople and the finest game parks in eastern Africa. Travelling through the acclaimed Masai Mara and the vast Serengeti plains to the stunning lakes of the Great Rift Valley and the dramatic scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater, you'll spot a wealth of exotic predators and peaceful herbivores. Follow in the footsteps of the Maasai with local knowledge each step of the way, leaving you with memories of Africa to last a lifetime.

Availability

From 06/04/2024 to 27/12/2025

Departure dates & prices

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  • Apr Sat 06 2024 to Apr Sat 20 2024
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    $4,452*
  • May Sat 11 2024 to May Sat 25 2024
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    $4,730*
  • Jun Sat 08 2024 to Jun Sat 22 2024
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    $5,950*
  • Jun Sat 15 2024 to Jun Sat 29 2024
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    $5,840*
  • Jun Sat 22 2024 to Jul Sat 06 2024
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    $5,895*
  • Jun Sat 29 2024 to Jul Sat 13 2024
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    $5,895*
  • Jul Wed 03 2024 to Jul Wed 17 2024
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    $6,175*
  • Jul Sat 06 2024 to Jul Sat 20 2024
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    $6,065*
  • Jul Sat 13 2024 to Jul Sat 27 2024
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    $6,065*
  • Jul Sat 20 2024 to Aug Sat 03 2024
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    $6,065*
  • Jul Sat 27 2024 to Aug Sat 10 2024
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    $6,120*
  • Aug Sat 03 2024 to Aug Sat 17 2024
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    $6,010*
  • Aug Wed 07 2024 to Aug Wed 21 2024
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    $5,710*
  • Aug Sat 10 2024 to Aug Sat 24 2024
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    $6,175*
  • Aug Sat 17 2024 to Aug Sat 31 2024
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    $6,010*
  • Aug Sat 24 2024 to Sep Sat 07 2024
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    $5,840*
  • Aug Sat 31 2024 to Sep Sat 14 2024
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    $5,790*
  • Sep Sat 07 2024 to Sep Sat 21 2024
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    $6,215*
  • Sep Sat 14 2024 to Sep Sat 28 2024
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    $5,790*
  • Sep Sat 21 2024 to Oct Sat 05 2024
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    $5,895*
  • Oct Sat 12 2024 to Oct Sat 26 2024
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    $5,790*
  • Oct Sat 19 2024 to Nov Sat 02 2024
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    $5,840*
  • Oct Sat 26 2024 to Nov Sat 09 2024
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    $5,790*
  • Nov Sat 02 2024 to Nov Sat 16 2024
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    $5,565*
  • Nov Sat 16 2024 to Nov Sat 30 2024
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    $5,565*
  • Nov Sat 30 2024 to Dec Sat 14 2024
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    $5,565*
  • Dec Sat 07 2024 to Dec Sat 21 2024
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    $5,565*
  • Dec Sat 14 2024 to Dec Sat 28 2024
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    $5,565*
  • Dec Sat 21 2024 to Jan Sat 04 2025
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    $5,615*
  • Jan Sat 04 2025 to Jan Sat 18 2025
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    $5,820*
  • Jan Sat 11 2025 to Jan Sat 25 2025
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    $5,820*
  • Jan Sat 18 2025 to Feb Sat 01 2025
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    $5,820*
  • Feb Sat 01 2025 to Feb Sat 15 2025
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    $5,820*
  • Feb Sat 15 2025 to Mar Sat 01 2025
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    $5,820*

What's included

Explore Amboseli National Park, home to the largest population of African elephants in Kenya - known for large tuskers and exquisite views of Mt Kilimanjaro on clear days.
Learn about rural Tanzanian life as you join the community for a guided afternoon stroll around the farming area of Mto wa Mbu, before enjoying a traditional meal together.
Spend the night in a Maasai village to learn about life from community elders, visit a widows’ community and maybe even learn to throw a spear.
Head out on an early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park.
This might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh.
Embark on unforgettable safaris across Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti for a chance to spot Africa's iconic wildlife.
Breakfasts Included: 13.
Lunches Included: 13.
Dinners Included: 12.
Camping (with facilities) (8 nights),Hotel (2 night),Camping (with basic facilities) (3 night),Basic Hotel (1 night).
Overland vehicle,4x4 Safari Vehicle.
Age: min 15.
Group Size: 1.
Lake Nakuru - Village Walk & Cooking Class.
Lake Nakuru - Overland Vehicle Game Drive.
Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit.
Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive.
Amboseli National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive.
Mto Wa Mbu - Village walk & local dinner.
Serengeti National Park - Overland Vehicle Game Drive.
Serengeti National Park - Morning Overland Vehicle Game Drive.
Serengeti National Park - Afternoon Overland Vehicle Game Drive.
Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive.
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Itinerary

  • 1 - Nairobi Jambo! Welcome to Kenya. Your trip begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive with time to spare before the meeting, consider getting to know the city on an Urban Adventure like the 'Nairobi Experience'. This optional 4-hour tour is a great way to get a feel for Nairobi, and includes lunch at a local restaurant. After the welcome meeting, perhaps join your new travel companions for an optional group dinner.
  • 2 - Lake Nakuru National Park Drive north-west past splendid views of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha and Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park. Situated in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park is a great location for spotting wildlife, which you will do in an early morning game drive tomorrow. For now, head to a nearby village with your leader. This is a fantastic opportunity to interact with the local folk and get a feel for everyday life here. Enjoy a cooking class and return later in the evening to share the results for dinner.
  • 3 - Lake Naivasha Wake early for breakfast and head into the Lake Nakuru National Park for a game drive in the overland vehicle. Along with the other members of the Big Five, Lake Nakuru is home to rhinos, and there will be a good chance of spotting and photographing one of these magnificent beasts. Return to camp for lunch before driving to your camp near Lake Naivasha. One of the few freshwater lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha has floating islands of papyrus reeds and a border of flat-topped acacias. It's also home to a healthy population of hippos and a tremendous variety of birds.
  • 4 - Lake Naivasha Enjoy a free day to choose from a variety of optional activities available around Lake Naivasha. Perhaps venture to Hell's Gate National Park, which boasts beautiful cliffs, gorges, rock towers, volcanoes and a range of geothermal phenomena. Another great choice is to take a boat trip across Lake Naivasha - perhaps the best way to take in the atmosphere of this lush area. If you're looking for something active, why not hire a bike for the day and make some of your own discoveries, venturing beyond the cacti and olive trees.
  • 5 - Loita Hills Maasai Village Depart Lake Naivasha, making a short stop in Narok to do a spot of food shopping. Continue to Loita Hills, home of the Maasai people, stopping for lunch on the way. You'll be camping at Tepesua Village, which is known for championing Maasai women's health and education. When you arrive, be welcomed by traditional Maasai warrior song and dance, then your host will explain the details of Maasai warrior training. Take a walk to the community village which was founded to alleviate the poverty of Maasai widows, who traditionally are not allowed to inherit property. The village offers support, safety and economic growth through the 'Tepesua Widows Income Project'. Spend the evening around a campfire and learn more about their age-old culture and traditions as you share stories with Maasai warriors into the night.
  • 6 - Masai Mara National Reserve Today you'll travel from Loita Hills to Masai Mara. The road is dusty when dry, and could be slippery and muddy when wet, so the going may be slow. The Masai Mara is the quintessential African experience, with sparse open plains, dramatic skies and some of the world's most tremendous animals. After setting up camp, sit down to some lunch. Then it's time to jump in 4WDs and go for a game drive through the wilderness of the Mara.
  • 7 - Masai Mara National Reserve Venture into the Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day's game drive in 4WDs. You'll explore this diverse environment and most likely see a multitude of wildlife. An optional balloon ride over the Mara at sunrise is available today. If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing from your pilot. Then you will glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, to get some amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you will ascend, getting an overview of the enormity of the plains and of the early morning movements of the teeming herds. After landing, you'll be treated to a bush breakfast, then be returned to your campsite. Tonight, you'll head out on a nature walk with a local guide, looking out for the local nocturnal animals that are better seen once the sun falls. Look out for glistening eyes in the distance and learn about some local flora and fauna.
  • 8 - Nairobi Today, head back to Nairobi, and take a break from pitching tents and instead, relax at a hotel. Take a refreshing dip in the pool and enjoy a cool drink or go for a walk around the town and meet some local people. If you're feeling energetic, perhaps head out and explore the National Museum of Kenya, the Karen Blixen Museum or the highly recommended Bomas of Kenya, where traditional homesteads of several Kenyan tribes are displayed in an outdoor village. Keep in mind that, this evening, there will be another briefing to welcome new travellers joining you for the next stage of your adventure.
  • 9 - Amboseli National Park Today, you'll board your overland vehicle bound for Amboseli National Park. The park covers an area of about 392 square kilometres and is home to the largest population of African elephants in Kenya, and is known for large tuskers. If you're lucky to visit on a clear day, you'll be treated to exquisite views of Mt Kilimanjaro. On arrival, you'll set off on a game drive to explore the park and discover the wildlife that call this place home.
  • 10 - Mto Wa Mbu This morning, depart early for Mto wa Mbu in your overland truck. Today includes a border crossing from Kenya into Tanzania, so be sure to have your passport handy. While you're on the road, there will be a stop at an ATM and a market or shop to stock up on any supplies you might need for the coming days. Arrive in Mto wa Mbu and acquaint yourself with this delightful small village - it's a fascinating snapshot of small-town African life, situated well off the tourist trail. Later, join the local community for a guided afternoon stroll around the farming areas, milling machine and local homes before enjoying a traditional meal for dinner. Your campsite this evening is located in Mto wa Mbu.
  • 11 - Serengeti National Park Rise and shine early and head out to the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti landscapes see myriad colours during the year - green after the rains, brown and burnt in the dry season - but one thing is a constant: this never-ending landscape is home to thousands upon thousands of animals travelling as herds across the plains. This region gets its name from the local Maasai word 'siringet', meaning the place where the land moves on forever, and you'll begin to understand why on your overland vehicle game drive today. Enjoy a picnic lunch, then head to your campsite, which is located within the park itself! At night, listen out for the sounds of nocturnal animals as you drift off to sleep.
  • 12 - Serengeti National Park Start the day nice and early with an overland vehicle game drive at dawn. You will head out while the animals are at their most active, then head back to camp for brunch at around 11 am. This morning, there's also the option of a balloon ride over the park. If you have pre-booked this activity, you will be picked up before dawn and driven to the launch site. After a safety briefing, glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, where you'll get some amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes, you will ascend, getting an overview of the vastness of the plains and the early morning movements of the herds. After landing, dig into a delicious bush breakfast, then return to your camp. After spending the warmer part of the day relaxing with your herd - just as the animals do - depart again at dusk for another overland vehicle adventure through the wild, returning in time for dinner.
  • 13 - Karatu Enjoy a leisurely game drive and picnic lunch on your way out of Serengeti National Park today. Soak up final views of this incredible spot, before entering the Ngorongoro Conservation area. You'll cruise in 4x4's and descend to the Ngorongoro's crater floor. If you're lucky, you'll catch glimpse of the Big Five animals that reside here. The vehicle has an open roof so you can really feel like a part of the action. The animals here are less wary of humans and vehicles and as a result it's easier to watch them from up close. Take in the spectacular views from the rim of the crater as you make your way to the bottom, where animals roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands and hills. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, lion, zebra, cheetah, buffalo, gazelle and the endangered black rhino, as well as the colorfully dressed Maasai people who often water their cattle at the lake here. In the afternoon, you'll leave the Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Karatu, a small town on its outskirts and your base for the next two nights.
  • 14 - Karatu Today is a free day to relax or explore as you please. You might like to head to a local coffee plantation or take a Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Perhaps opt for a hike through the Ngorongoro Reserve Forest to Elephant Caves - this is a great way to stretch your legs after a few days of overland travel. You'll hike through the Ngorongoro rainforest as your local guide explains the ins and outs of the area here and points out interesting animal tracks and footprints. Marvel at the wild landscape and spot beautiful birdlife as you walk.
  • 15 - Arusha Set off early this morning, around 7.30 am, to begin your final journey for this trip. Your first stop will be in Arusha, you'll have the option to end your trip here. However, you have the option to travel back to Nairobi if it is more convenient for you. Your adventure comes to an end on arrival in Nairobi. You'll be dropped at a centrally located hotel, however, no accommodation will be provided for tonight. If you would like to extend your stay in Nairobi, we'll be happy to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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