Serengeti Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Float over the Serengeti at sunrise as the herds wake below. You land to a champagne breakfast on the plains.
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Great Migration River Crossings
Wait by the Mara River as wildebeest gather and plunge across. Crossings peak in the northern Serengeti from July to October.
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Serengeti Calving Season
Watch thousands of wildebeest calves born on the southern plains from January to March. Lions and cheetahs are never far behind.
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Private Bush Dinner
Dine at a lantern-lit table in the open, with a chef cooking by the fire. Perfect for a celebration or your last night.
EnquireSerengeti Walking Safari
Step onto the plains with an armed ranger and read the bush up close. Tracks, birds and small creatures come alive on foot.
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Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari
Descend 600 metres to the crater floor in search of black rhino and lions. Lunch is a picnic beside a hippo pool.
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Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk
Walk the forested crater rim with an armed ranger, the caldera far below. A cool, easy morning before or after your crater drive.
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Tarangire Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Drift over ancient baobabs and elephant herds as the sun comes up. The flight ends with breakfast in the bush.
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Tarangire Night Game Drive
Head out after dark with a spotlight to find genets, bushbabies and hunting cats. Drives run from selected camps in and around the park.
EnquireTarangire Walking Safari
Explore baobab country on foot with an armed ranger. Learn to read tracks, signs and birdcalls up close.
EnquireTarangire River Picnic Drive
Spend a full day following elephant herds along the Tarangire River. Lunch is served in the shade of the bush.
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Baobab Sundowner
Toast the sunset beneath centuries-old baobabs with a cold drink in hand. A safari tradition to end any afternoon drive.
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Lake Manyara Night Game Drive
Search for leopards, genets and bushbabies by spotlight after dark. A different side of the park once the day visitors leave.
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Arusha National Park Walking Safari
Walk among giraffes and buffalo with an armed ranger. Mount Meru rises above you the whole way.
EnquireArusha Elephant Sanctuary
Spend time with rescued elephants and the keepers who care for them. Learn how each one is prepared for life back in the wild.
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Arusha Giraffe Experience
Get close to Masai giraffes, Tanzania’s national animal, at a conservation centre outside Arusha. An easy half day for families or before your flight.
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Nyerere Walking Safari
Set out on foot with an armed ranger through vast, untouched wilderness. Quiet, unhurried and far from any vehicle.
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Ruaha Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Float over the Great Ruaha River and its baobab valleys at dawn. Flights run from June to October.
EnquireRuaha Walking Safari
Walk Ruaha’s rugged bush with an armed ranger. You may not see another vehicle all morning.
EnquireGreat Ruaha River Picnic Drive
Track elephants, lions and wild dogs along the river all day. Lunch is laid out under the trees.
EnquireRuaha Kopje Sundowner
Climb a granite outcrop to watch the sun set over the wilderness. Drinks and snacks are waiting at the top.
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Mikumi Floodplain Game Drive
Explore the open Mkata plains, Mikumi’s own mini-Serengeti. Zebra, buffalo and lions are regular sightings.
EnquireMikumi Walking Safari
Discover Mikumi’s smaller wonders on foot with an armed ranger. A gentle way to slow down between drives.
EnquireMikumi Hippo Pool Picnic
Watch hippos jostle and grunt at close range. Lunch is a relaxed picnic beside the pool.
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Katavi Hippo Pools
See hundreds of hippos crowd the Katuma River’s shrinking pools. The spectacle peaks late in the dry season.
EnquireKatavi Walking Safari
Explore one of Africa’s wildest parks on foot with an armed ranger. Buffalo herds and big cats share the plains.
EnquireKatavi Fly Camping
Sleep under canvas in a simple bush camp after a day’s walk. Just you, the stars and the sounds of the night.
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Ngurdoto Crater Viewpoint
Gaze into a forested crater from its rim. Buffalo often graze on the swampy floor below.
EnquireLake Manyara Treetop Walkway
Cross suspended bridges high in the forest canopy, eye-level with monkeys and hornbills. An easy walk for all ages.
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Udzungwa Primate Walk
Seek out the Udzungwa red colobus and Sanje mangabey. Both live nowhere else on earth.
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Mahale Chimpanzee Trekking
Trek into the forest above Lake Tanganyika to spend an hour with wild chimpanzees. Allow three nights or more for the best chances.
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Gombe Chimpanzee Trekking
Trek to the chimp families Jane Goodall began studying in 1960. The park is reached by boat from Kigoma.
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Kakombe Waterfall Walk
Follow a short forest trail to a cascading waterfall. Watch for red colobus and baboons along the way.
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Jozani Red Colobus
Watch the rare Zanzibar red colobus, found nowhere else on earth. The walk ends on a boardwalk through the mangroves.
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Ngezi Forest Walk
Walk an ancient coastal rainforest in search of the Pemba flying fox. The birdlife here is rich too.
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Rubondo Chimpanzee Tracking
Track the island’s chimpanzees through dense lakeside forest. A rare, uncrowded primate experience on Lake Victoria.
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Magamba Rainforest Walk
Look for black-and-white colobus in the misty Magamba forest. Giant trees and birdlife line the trail.
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Hike through rainforest to a 170-metre waterfall. Cool off in the plunge pools along the way.
EnquireMwanihana Peak Trek
Trek for several days through montane forest to one of Udzungwa’s highest summits. Nights are spent camping on the mountain.
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Engare Sero Waterfall Hike
Wade up a narrow gorge to a hidden waterfall. Natural pools make a welcome swim stop.
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Gangilonga Rock Hike
Climb a granite outcrop for sweeping views over Iringa. A short hike, best at sunset.
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Mufindi Forest & Waterfall Walk
Wander indigenous forest trails to hidden waterfalls. Birdsong follows you all the way.
EnquireIrente Viewpoint Hike
Walk through farms and villages to a dramatic cliff edge. The Maasai Steppe stretches out far below.
EnquireSoni Falls Village Walk
Explore Usambara villages and terraced farms with a local guide. The walk ends at the Soni waterfall.
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Kilimanjaro Summit Trek
Climb to the Roof of Africa on the Machame, Lemosho or Marangu route. Most climbs take six to eight days.
EnquireKilimanjaro Day Hike
Get a taste of the mountain on a guided rainforest hike. Watch for colobus monkeys along the trail.
EnquireMateruni Waterfall & Coffee
Hike to a hidden waterfall on Kilimanjaro’s lower slopes. Then roast and brew coffee with a Chagga family.
EnquireMount Meru Summit Trek
Climb Tanzania’s second-highest peak over three to four days. Kilimanjaro fills the view from the top.
EnquireMount Meru Forest Waterfall Hike
Walk Meru’s lower slopes with an armed ranger. A forest waterfall waits at the end of the trail.
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Ol Doinyo Lengai Night Climb
Set off at midnight to reach the active crater by sunrise. A steep, demanding climb with unforgettable views.
EnquireLengai Sunset Walk
Take a gentle evening walk on the volcano’s lower slopes. Lake Natron glows below as the sun sets.
EnquireMomella Lakes Canoe Safari
Paddle past hippos, flamingos and waterbirds beneath Mount Meru. No canoeing experience is needed.
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Rufiji River Boat Safari
Drift down the Rufiji past hippo pods, crocodiles and drinking elephants. Most trips end with the sun setting over the water.
EnquireRufiji Tiger Fishing
Cast for the river’s famously fierce tiger fish from a small boat. All fishing is catch and release.
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Lake Tanganyika Sunset Dhow
Sail clear waters as the sun sinks behind the mountains of the Congo. A peaceful end to a day with the chimps.
EnquireLake Tanganyika Kayak & Snorkel
Paddle and snorkel among colourful cichlid fish. Lake Tanganyika is one of the deepest, clearest lakes on earth.
EnquireRubondo Island Boat Safari
Cruise the shoreline for sitatunga, hippos, crocodiles and fish eagles. Lake Victoria at its wildest.
EnquireRubondo Nile Perch Fishing
Cast for giant Nile perch in the waters around this forested island. An exciting outing for keen anglers.
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Saanane Island Excursion
Take a short boat ride from Mwanza to a small island park. Granite boulders, impala and lake birds await.
EnquireLake Victoria Fishing Village
Spend a morning with a lakeside fishing community. Watch the boats come in with the day’s catch.
EnquireSunset at Bismarck Rock
Watch the sun set over Africa’s largest lake from Mwanza’s famous balancing rock. A relaxed, romantic evening.
EnquireLake Natron Flamingo Walk
Walk across the soda flats to where lesser flamingos gather in their thousands. The volcanic scenery feels otherworldly.
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Lake Eyasi Sunset Walk
Walk the shores of the soda lake as the escarpment glows at dusk. Quiet, gentle and beautifully remote.
EnquireMufindi Trout Fishing
Fly-fish for trout in quiet highland dams surrounded by forest. A peaceful morning for keen anglers.
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Stone Town Walking Tour
Walk the narrow lanes, carved doors and busy markets of this UNESCO town. Stay on for the Forodhani night food market.
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Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour
Smell and taste cloves, cinnamon and vanilla straight from the plant. Finish with fresh tropical fruit in season.
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Mnemba Atoll Snorkelling
Snorkel over coral in clear turquoise water with shoals of reef fish. Green turtles and dolphins are often seen.
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Swimming with Sea Turtles
Swim with rescued sea turtles in a natural tidal lagoon in Nungwi. A gentle hour that children love.
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Prison Island Giant Tortoises
Take a short boat ride from Stone Town to meet giant tortoises. Some are well over a century old.
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Nakupenda Sandbank Picnic
Swim, snorkel and feast on grilled seafood on a dazzling white sandbank. Its name means “I love you” in Swahili.
EnquireMenai Bay Dhow Safari
Sail by dhow through a marine conservation area for a full day. Snorkel, look for dolphins and lunch on fresh seafood.
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Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise
Sail a traditional wooden dhow as the sky turns orange. You’re back on shore in time for dinner.
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Zanzibar Mangrove Kayaking
Paddle calm mangrove creeks at high tide with a local guide. No experience is needed.
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Zanzibar Quad Biking
Ride dirt tracks through villages, cassava fields and coconut groves. Helmets are provided and the pace suits beginners.
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Horse Riding on the Beach
Ride along white sand and out into the shallows when the tide allows. Horses are matched to every level of rider.
EnquirePemba Channel Diving
Dive dramatic coral walls in some of East Africa’s least-visited waters. Best suited to certified divers.
EnquirePemba Clove Plantation Tour
Discover the island that grows most of Zanzibar’s cloves. Follow the harvest from tree to sun-drying mats.
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Mafia Whale Shark Swim
Snorkel beside gentle whale sharks in Mafia’s shallow waters. The season runs from October to February.
EnquireChole Island Ruins & Village
Explore 19th-century ruins wrapped in fig roots. Then meet the fishing families of this tiny island.
EnquireMafia Marine Park Snorkelling
Drift over pristine coral gardens in the Mafia Island Marine Park. Calm, clear water suits snorkellers of all levels.
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Bongoyo Island Escape
Take a short boat ride to a quiet island beach. Swim, snorkel and enjoy fresh seafood.
EnquireFarm-to-Table Lunch in Karatu
Enjoy a slow, garden-fresh lunch on a working highland farm. Stroll the vegetable gardens and coffee rows before you eat.
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Maasai Boma Visit
Be welcomed with song and the famous jumping dance at a Maasai homestead. Step inside a traditional home and learn how cattle shape daily life.
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Hadzabe & Datoga Day Trip
Drive from the crater highlands to Lake Eyasi for a dawn hunt with the Hadzabe. Then watch Datoga blacksmiths forge arrowheads by hand.
EnquireTarangire Maasai Village
Spend time with a Maasai community on the edge of the park. Learn about herding, beadwork and warrior traditions.
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Mto wa Mbu Village Ride
Cycle through banana farms and rice paddies with a local guide. Meet banana-beer brewers, woodcarvers and painters along the way.
EnquireArusha Coffee Farm Tour
Follow the bean from branch to cup on a coffee farm on Meru’s slopes. Finish with a fresh brew you roasted yourself.
EnquireSukuma Cultural Museum
Discover the heritage of Tanzania’s largest tribe. See royal regalia and, if you’re lucky, the Sukuma snake dance.
EnquireHadzabe Bushwalk
Head out at dawn with Hadzabe hunters, one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities. Try the bow and learn to make fire with sticks.
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Datoga Blacksmiths
Watch Datoga smiths melt scrap metal and hammer it into jewellery and arrowheads. Pair it with the Hadzabe walk for a full morning.
EnquireMufindi Tea Estate Tour
Walk rolling tea fields and follow the leaf to the factory. End with a fresh cup on the estate.
EnquireSambaa Homestead Lunch
Share a home-cooked lunch with a Sambaa family. Hear stories of life in the green Usambara hills.
EnquireChagga Caves & Homestead
Explore underground tunnels the Chagga once dug for refuge. Then visit a traditional homestead on the mountain.
EnquireLengai Maasai Village
Meet the Maasai who live beneath their sacred Mountain of God. Learn how the volcano shapes their beliefs.
EnquireTingatinga Art Workshop
Watch artists paint in Tanzania’s signature colourful style. Then pick up a brush yourself.
EnquireOlduvai Gorge
Visit the gorge where some of humanity’s earliest ancestors were found. A small museum brings the story to life.
EnquireUjiji Heritage Visit
Stand where Stanley famously met Livingstone in 1871. A short drive from Kigoma town.
EnquireEngare Sero Footprints
See human footprints pressed into volcanic mud thousands of years ago. A short walk from the lakeshore.
EnquireIsimila Stone Age Site
Find ancient stone tools among wind-carved sandstone pillars. A short drive from Iringa town.
EnquireKalenga Heritage Visit
Learn the story of Chief Mkwawa and the Hehe resistance. Visit his former stronghold and its small museum.
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Bagamoyo Historic Town Walk
Stroll the old caravan town’s German-era buildings and Swahili streets. History sits on every corner.
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Visit 13th-century mosque and tomb ruins just outside Bagamoyo. They are among the oldest on the East African coast.
EnquireBagamoyo Mission Museum
Trace the town’s slave-trade and missionary past. The museum sits in one of the oldest missions in East Africa.
EnquireDar es Salaam City Tour
Explore Kariakoo Market, the National Museum and the harbour front. A lively introduction to Tanzania’s largest city.
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Kilwa Kisiwani Ruins
Explore the Great Mosque and Husuni Kubwa palace. This was once one of the richest trading cities on the coast.
EnquireSongo Mnara by Dhow
Sail by traditional dhow to the ruins of a lost stone town. It is a UNESCO site few travellers ever see.
EnquireKilwa Kivinje Town Walk
Wander a faded 19th-century trading town. Omani and German-era buildings line its quiet streets.
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Honeymoon Safari
Private decks, outdoor baths and your own guide, planned around the two of you. Add balloon flights, bush dinners and a beach finish.
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Safari Proposal
Planning to propose on safari? We’ll set the scene, from petals and champagne to the perfect moment.
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Safari Wedding Photoshoot
A professional photographer joins you for a styled shoot in golden light. Perfect for weddings, vow renewals and anniversaries.
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Maasai Mara Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Float over the golden Mara plains at sunrise. You land to a champagne breakfast in the bush.
EnquireMara River Crossings
Watch wildebeest plunge into the Mara River, dodging crocodiles. Crossings peak from July to October.
EnquireMara Maasai Village Visit
Step inside a Maasai homestead to share in its songs and dances. Learn how families live alongside the wildlife.
EnquireMara Conservancy Walking Safari
Walk the private conservancies bordering the reserve with a Maasai guide. Read tracks and learn the bush’s hidden uses.
EnquireMaasai Warrior Bushcraft
Learn to track animals and find medicinal plants with Maasai warriors. Then try your hand at throwing a spear.
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Amboseli Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Float over elephant herds with Kilimanjaro rising beyond. A champagne breakfast waits when you land.
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Amboseli Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Watch great tuskers wade through green swamps beneath Kilimanjaro. Amboseli pairs easily with a northern Tanzania safari.
EnquireObservation Hill Climb
Climb to a lookout over Amboseli’s swamps and plains. On clear days, Kilimanjaro fills the horizon.
EnquireAmboseli Maasai Village
Meet a Maasai family and learn how they share the land with wildlife. A warm and genuine welcome.
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Mzima Springs
Watch hippos and crocodiles from an underwater viewing chamber. The spring water is crystal clear.
EnquireShetani Lava Flow
Walk across black lava fields and caves in Tsavo West. They were formed by an eruption around 200 years ago.
EnquireLugard Falls
See the Galana River surge through a narrow channel of carved rock. Crocodiles often bask nearby.
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Lake Nakuru Rhino Safari
Search for black and white rhinos in one of Kenya’s key sanctuaries. Flamingos gather in the shallows when conditions suit them.
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Baboon Cliff Viewpoint
Take in the whole lake from a clifftop high above the water. A favourite spot for photographs.
EnquireMakalia Falls Picnic
Visit a quiet waterfall in the park’s southern woodland. Lunch is a picnic in the bush.
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Nairobi National Park Game Drive
Spot rhino, lion and giraffe with the city skyline behind them. A half-day drive that fits easily around a flight.
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Nairobi Elephant Orphanage
Watch orphaned baby elephants run for their milk bottles and play in the mud. Visits are by advance booking only.
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Nairobi Giraffe Feeding
Hand-feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes from a raised platform. A favourite with children and adults alike.
EnquireKenyan Cultural Dance Showcase
Watch traditional dances from Kenya’s many communities. Then wander replica homesteads of each tribe.
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Samburu Special Five Drive
Seek Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, gerenuk and Somali ostrich. All five live along the Ewaso Ng’iro River.
EnquireSamburu Village Visit
Meet the Samburu people and admire their vivid beadwork. Learn about traditions passed down for generations.
EnquireSamburu Camel Walk
Explore the northern bush at an unhurried pace on a guided camel trek. A fun outing for all ages.
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Watch herders sing to their cattle as they draw water from deep wells. A rare glimpse of everyday life in the north.
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Lake Naivasha Hot-Air Balloon
Rise above the lake and the Rift Valley’s volcanoes at sunrise. A calm, scenic flight close to Nairobi.
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Lake Naivasha Boat Safari
Cruise among hippos and watch fish eagles swoop for their catch. A relaxed half day between the Mara and Nairobi.
EnquireCrescent Island Walking Safari
Walk among giraffes, zebras and wildebeest on a predator-free island. Perfect for families.
EnquireHell’s Gate Cycling Safari
Cycle past grazing zebra and towering red cliffs. Finish with a walk through the gorge.
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Central Island Boat Trip
Sail to a volcanic island of crater lakes and nesting crocodiles. The Jade Sea at its most dramatic.
EnquireKoobi Fora Prehistoric Site
Visit the fossil beds where landmark discoveries about early humans were made. A must for history lovers.
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Meet the fishing and herding communities of the remote lakeshore. Their way of life has changed little in generations.
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Elementaita Flamingo Walk
Walk the shoreline among flamingos and great white pelicans. Best in the soft light of early morning.
EnquireElementaita Hot Springs
Visit the steaming hot springs on the lake’s southern shore. A peaceful corner of this UNESCO-listed lake.
EnquireKariandusi Prehistoric Site
See Stone Age hand axes still lying where early humans left them. A small museum explains the finds.
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Fort Jesus & Old Town
Explore the 16th-century Portuguese fort, then wander the Old Town. Carved balconies and Swahili doors line the lanes.
EnquireMombasa Sunset Dhow Dinner
Sail the creek at dusk aboard a traditional dhow. Dinner is served on deck under the stars.
EnquireSwahili Cooking Class
Cook coconut curries and spiced pilau with a local family. Then sit down to enjoy what you made.
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Diani Beach Escape
Unwind on white sand beside a calm, reef-protected lagoon. A natural way to end a Kenya safari.
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Kisite-Mpunguti Dhow & Snorkel
Sail to a protected marine park to snorkel coral reefs. Dolphins are often seen along the way.
EnquireShimba Hills Forest Safari
Spot rare sable antelope and elephants in the forested hills above the coast. A cool escape from the beach.
EnquireDiani Kitesurfing Lesson
Learn to ride the steady trade winds with a qualified instructor. Diani is one of Africa’s top kitesurfing beaches.
EnquireKaya Sacred Forest Walk
Walk a sacred Mijikenda forest with a community elder. Learn about its rituals and healing plants.
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Watamu Marine Park Snorkelling
Snorkel coral gardens and look for sea turtles. The marine park is calm and easy to reach.
EnquireGede Ruins
Wander the forest-wrapped ruins of a medieval Swahili town. Monkeys watch from the trees above.
EnquireMida Creek Sunset
Explore the mangrove-fringed creek as wading birds feed at dusk. A serene end to a beach day.
EnquireGiriama Village Visit
Spend a morning with a Giriama community. Share in their dances, food and coastal farming life.
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Lamu Sunset Dhow Sail
Drift along the Lamu channel at golden hour aboard a traditional dhow. Island life at its most peaceful.
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Lamu Old Town
Explore East Africa’s best-preserved Swahili town, where donkeys still do the carrying. Take a dhow across to Shela’s long beach.
EnquireTakwa Ruins
Sail across to Manda Island to explore an abandoned Swahili settlement. The ruins sit quietly among the trees.
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Kilifi Creek Dhow Cruise
Sail the wide, calm waters of Kilifi Creek on a traditional dhow. Best timed for sunset.
EnquireMnarani Ruins
Explore the ruined mosques and tombs of a medieval town above the creek. Ancient baobabs shade the site.
EnquireKilifi Mangrove Kayaking
Paddle quietly through mangrove channels rich with birdlife. No experience is needed.
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Aberdare Tree Hotel Night
Watch elephants and buffalo visit a floodlit waterhole from your treetop lodge. A classic Kenyan safari night.
EnquireKaruru Falls
Visit Kenya’s highest waterfall as it plunges through misty forest. The viewpoint is a short walk from the track.
EnquireAberdare Trout Fishing
Fly-fish cold, clear mountain streams in the Aberdare highlands. A peaceful day for keen anglers.
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Point Lenana Trek
Trek over four to five days to Point Lenana at 4,985 metres. Mount Kenya’s jagged peaks surround you.
EnquireMount Kenya Day Hike
Hike through bamboo and montane forest on the lower slopes. Watch for colobus monkeys and forest birds.
EnquireMount Kenya Helicopter Flight
Soar past Mount Kenya’s jagged peaks on a private helicopter flight. A thrilling way to see Africa’s second-highest mountain.
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Kericho Tea Estate Walk
Walk emerald tea fields with a picker and learn how the leaf is plucked. The views roll on for miles.
EnquireTea Factory Tour & Tasting
Follow the leaf through the factory, then taste some of Kenya’s finest teas. A gentle half day.
EnquireChagaik Arboretum
Stroll a peaceful garden of exotic trees and lily ponds. It sits among the rolling tea estates.
EnquireEvery excursion can be slotted into a Tanzania or Kenya itinerary. Some — balloon flights, chimpanzee permits, the Nairobi elephant orphanage — are booked on request and to fixed times, so tell us which ones caught your eye and we’ll confirm timing and cost with your quote.
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