Trip Highlights
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MIdrange Accommodations
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Kigali
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Zanzibar
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Free Transfer Available
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4X4 Land Cruiser and Air Transfer
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Private Customizable Safari
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Accepts Groups of All Sizes
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Can Start Any Day
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18
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70
Tour Overview
This exciting safari covers three of the most popular East African countries.
You will arrive in Kigali, Rwanda, in search of gorillas and the golden monkeys at Volcanoes.
Fly to Nairobi, Kenya, and start your Safari by visiting the Masai Mara in search of the Big Five.
You will then proceed to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania before finally flying to Zanzibar Island.
We recommend booking the peak season, from July to September, well in advance to secure the best prices and lodge.
Travel Destinations
- Kigali Airport
- Volcanoes NP
- Nairobi (City)
- Masai Mara NR
- Serengeti NP
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire NP
- Zanzibar Stone Town
- Nungwi (Zanzibar)
- Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Your Route
Your Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the airport, our team will meet you and assist you with your transfer to your city hotel, which will be either Heaven Boutique Hotel or a similar mid-range establishment in Kigali.
After a long flight, you will have the chance to unwind and settle in. We will also take this opportunity to explain the itinerary for your safari, which begins the following day, and answer any questions you may have.
We offer accommodations on a bed-and-breakfast basis, making it ideal for those arriving in Kigali in the evening.
If you arrive early, you are welcome to relax at the hotel or explore the many activities available in the city.
Options include a city tour, a visit to the genocide memorial site, or shopping at the Kigali market, with all activities concluding in the late evening when you will return to your hotel.
Accommodation
Spend the night at Heaven Boutique Hotel, a Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Lunch and Dinner Will be Provided
Start your day with a delightful, leisurely breakfast to set a positive tone for the meaningful experiences ahead. Next, immerse yourself in history with a visit to the genocide memorial site, followed by an engaging city tour that uncovers the rich culture of Rwanda. Afterward, enjoy a scenic two-hour drive to Volcanoes National Park, arriving just in time for a delicious lunch. Once you’ve refueled, take advantage of your free afternoon to relax and prepare for the exciting trekking safari that awaits you the next morning, where adventure will begin at dawn.
After lunch, you have the option to participate in several activities, including:
1. Diana Fossey Museum
2. Visit a local village for a cultural experience
3. Hiking Mt. Karisimbi
4. Hiking Mt. Bisoke
5. Visiting the Twin Lakes: Lake Burere and Lake Ruhondo, or bird watching.
Accommodation
Spend the night at Volcanoes Hotel, A Mid-range hotel less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
After breakfast, you will drive to the Kinigi Headquarters Visitors Information Center for a briefing about trekking gorillas in the small but rewarding Volcanoes National Park.
Following the briefing, you will embark on your trek to see the magnificent mountain gorillas — one of the most endangered species on the planet. The total trek may take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours.
While the search for the gorillas can be strenuous, the experience is extremely rewarding. Later in the afternoon, you will return to your lodge to relax and reflect on your day, possibly writing in your journal or listening to music.
As its name suggests, Volcanoes National Park is a vital stronghold for the mountain gorilla and one of only four places in the world where this charismatic ape can be observed in the wild.
The park boasts an impressive elevation range, from 2,227 meters at the entrance to 4,127 meters at the summit of Muhabura.
Accommodation
Spend the night at Volcanoes Hotel, A Mid-range hotel less than 1 hour drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
Today after breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kigali Rwanda for your scheduled flight to Nairobi Kenya.
On arrival, you'll be met by our team and picked up from the airport. Then, you will be transferred to your city hotel (Boma Nairobi or similar) We'll explain what happens next and answer any questions you might have about your safari which starts the next day,
The arrangements are on a bed-and-breakfast basis. This option is suitable for those arriving in Nairobi in the evening.
If you happen to arrive early, you can decide to relax at the hotel or you can take up the many city activities including the Nairobi city tour, Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage or visit the Karen Blixen before returning to your hotel late evening.
Accommodation
Spend the night at The Boma Nairobi a Luxury Hotel In Nairobi.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
Today after breakfast, you will be collected by our driver-guide from your hotel in Nairobi for a scenic drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will have a stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to stretch your legs and photograph the contrasting landscapes including Mount Longonot. You'll proceed driving through the Rift Valley floor to the Mara arriving in good time for lunch. After that, you'll embark on your first game drive this afternoon to return at sunset.
One of our favorite places to look for wildlife in Kenya is the Masai Mara National Reserve. That's because the wildlife here is incredible, with big cats (lions, leopards, cheetahs) and elephants among the highlights. There's a very good chance you'll also see giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and, of course, impalas. Bring your binoculars, because more than 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. It's a place of beautiful savannah landscapes and lots of acacia trees.
Accommodation
Spend The night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp a Mid-range Tented camp Bordering Masai Mara National Reserve without fences.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
This is a full day spent game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous savannah. The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. It has virtually every other type of wildlife to be found in Kenya. You will have a full-day game drive in Masai Mara Savannah.
Your lunch today is picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. You will continue with the game viewing en route to your camp, arriving late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 sq.
You have an option of booking a balloon ride today which takes off early in the morning. After landing, the crew helps you out of the basket and escorts you to a lovely setting for a bush breakfast which is a lifetime experience and worth the
price. Later, join your driver guide at a location and proceed with your full-day game drive.
Accommodation
Spend The night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp a Mid-range tent camp Bordering Masai Mara National Reserve without fences.
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
After breakfast, get ready for a long but visually stunning drive to the Isebania border post, separating Kenya and Tanzania. Once you complete the border immigration process, you will switch vehicles and meet your Tanzanian driver/guide. They will welcome you and take you to the vast Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, which means "endless plains." Lunch will be served on route.
You will arrive at the camp late in the afternoon. Keep an eye on the millions of animals that call this place their home during the drive. Tonight, you will have an authentic African safari experience. The lodge is situated within the national park, right in the middle of all the animal action, and is an unfenced site. Once you arrive, your driver/guide and the camp manager will provide you with a comprehensive safety briefing.
The drive from Masai Mara to Serengeti can take up to 8- 9 hours, including the border crossing and two pitstops. Alternatively, we can arrange a 3-hour air transfer to Serengeti.
Accommodation
Spend the night at Enkirari Wilderness Camp a Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
You will wake up to another glorious day in the Serengeti. You'll start the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active. Then, you'll return to the lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.
You'll spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in the camp reading your favorite book writing your journal about the safari or just listening to your favorite music while observing the birds. Don't stress, the animals will be doing the same. You'll head off again in the afternoon for another drive through the park. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the Serengeti's stars.
Note: There's also an option of an early hot air balloon ride here. Please ask the tour manager before booking this trip if you're interested.
Accommodation
Spend the night at Enkirari Wilderness Camp a Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
You'll have an early breakfast at 6:00 am. You'll enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti as you exit the park this morning. Thereafter, you'll depart for Ngorongoro with picnic lunches. You'll descend into the crater floor for the half-day crater tour. There are only two roads that connect the crater rim with the crater floor, one for driving down. One for driving up, and another that goes both ways. The crater is roughly 20 km/12 miles wide and 600 m/2,000 ft deep. Once you’ve reached the top of the caldera it takes about 45 minutes to descend to the crater floor. The floor is home to a rich and highly concentrated wildlife. Some 20,000 mammals of size live there, including about 20 black rhinoceros, making the crater the best place in Tanzania to see the rhino.
The animals here are less wary of humans and vehicles and as a result, it's easier to watch them from up close where animals roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills. Exit the park and drive back to your lodge Located at the rim of the Ngorongoro crater
Accommodation
Spend the night at Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp a Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
You will head to Lake Eyasi, a vast seasonal soda lake that has been home to the Hadzabe people for over 10,000 years, and it is one of the few places in Africa where traditional life is still practiced without modern influence.
Today's visit to the Hadzabe lands will offer you an incredible insight into their ancient culture, and you will have the chance to learn about their way of life. You can meet members of the community and participate in daily activities such as hunting, gathering, and traditional dances, and also learn about their unique 'click' language, which is believed to be one of the oldest languages still in use today. You will then proceed to your lodge in Tarangire National Park, arriving in good time for lunch.
After lunch, you will embark on your first game drive to explore this beautiful park, which is considered the second park with the highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania after Serengeti. You will return to the lodge for your dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Spend the night at Serian Tarangire Luxury Camp a Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
After an early breakfast, you will drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island. This beautiful destination is famous for its idyllic beaches, winding cobblestone alleyways, and vibrant bazaars.
Upon your arrival, our company representative will meet you, and you will head to the northern beaches. If you choose, you can make an optional visit to a spice plantation. During this guided tour, you'll learn about the island's renowned spice trade and have the chance to touch, smell, and taste a variety of spices, including cinnamon, vanilla, and ginger. You can also sample some tea made with these spices.
After lunch, you will proceed to the northern beaches, where you can enjoy the stunning white sand, sparkling blue sea, and beautiful skies of the Indian Ocean. You will arrive at the beach resort in plenty of time to begin your relaxing beach stay.
Accommodation
Spend the night at The Z Hotel a Luxury Resort by Nungwi Beach Tanzania
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
Spend a full day exploring some of the best beaches in the world. One major destination is Nungwi Beach, located at the northwestern tip of the island. This stunning beach features powdery white sand, crystal blue waters, and an abundance of exotic flora and fauna. You can choose to relax under a coconut tree while listening to music or reading a book. Alternatively, take advantage of the variety of activities available, including scuba diving, snorkeling, and many other aquatic adventures.
We recommend booking these activities through your hotel.
Accommodation
Spend the night at The Z Hotel a Luxury Resort by Nungwi Beach Tanzania
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
You will enjoy Another free day at the beach in this beautiful archipelago. Today there are so many water activities that you can take including snorkeling in search of exotic fish, scuba diving or simply relaxing in a hammock underneath a coconut tree with a good book or listening to some music.
It is essential to book all aquatic activities, including scuba diving, Mnemba dolphins, and snorkeling, directly through the hotel.
Accommodation
Spend the night at The Z Hotel a Luxury Resort by Nungwi Beach Tanzania
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be Provided
You will check out of your hotel this morning and return to Stone Town by noon to be transferred directly to the airport, marking the end of your safari.
Please note that the most convenient option for departure is Zanzibar Airport. However, if you are departing from Dar es Salaam airport, ferries leave Zanzibar at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 3:30 pm. It is crucial to allow enough time to return to the mainland if you need to catch your flight from Dar es Salaam Airport.
We can also arrange a flight from Zanzibar to connect with your outbound flight from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but please refrain from booking it before 3 pm
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Trip Cost
Full Season (January to December)
No of People |
Price Per Person |
| 1 Person 1 room | n/a* |
| 2 people 1 room | 8,217 USD |
Cost Includes & Excludes
Cost Includes
- Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Reviews From Our Clients
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had the best time on safari with Ben! He was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who not only showed us so many amazing animals, but also taught us about them and the places we visited! Couldn’t recommend the team at Camptrek highly enough! We’d love to visit again.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our driver Ben gave us the most amazing holiday! While we were waiting for the wildebeest to cross the river during the Great Migration, he didn’t just have us sit and wait around — instead, he took us to explore nearby areas, like the border and rivers where we could see hippos and crocodiles. It made the whole experience so much more fun and exciting! Ben also shared so much knowledge about the animals — how to tell different types of gazelles apart, and the habits of leopards, cheetahs, and lions. He’s absolutely incredible at spotting wildlife. Many times, he’d point something out, and it would take us a while before we could even see what he was looking at! Every time we made a wish, Ben did everything he could to make it happen — taking us to see big cats hunting, or finding all sorts of adorable baby animals. We can’t recommend Ben enough! We’re already dreaming about coming back soon for another safari adventure with him. 我們的司機Ben帶我們度過了一個完美的假期 在馬賽馬拉國家公園我們等待動物大遷徙牛羚渡河的時候，沒有一直留在原地等待而是會帶我們到附近的國界跟到河川找河馬看鱷魚。 Ben也教了我們很多動物相關的知識,像是怎麼分辨蹬羚，花豹獵豹獅子的習性等。而且ben的很會找動物，常常他找到動物，我們看半天都還沒發現。 每次我們許願,Ben都會盡心盡力幫我們達成，像是幫我們找大貓狩獵的現場，帶我們去找各種的動物寶寶。 非常推薦Ben，相信在不久的未來我們會再去找Ben載我們去遊獵找動物。Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience booking a 12 day safari in Kenya and Tanzania with Camptrek Safaris. We went to Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and Tarangire National Park. From the start, Margaret was extremely helpful and accommodating in assisting planning and booking the safari beforehand. I had many questions and added or changed a few things in the itinerary, and she answered promptly in detail and easily changed the itinerary when asked. She was friendly the whole time and never made me feel like I was bothering her with questions. She also helped me book a flight for the end of the safari because the airline's website wasn't working for me. I highly recommend working with Margaret to plan your trip! Once I arrived in Nairobi, Margaret was there waiting for me at the airport with a clear sign when I exited customs, which took an immensely long time, yet she was still patiently waiting there! The flight was delayed and customs took probably over an hour, so I was thankful that Margaret was willing to wait so long and late at night for me. The taxi van that took me to the first hotel was very nice, too. I had 2 guides and 2 vehicles - one for Kenya and one for Tanzania. Julius Pilipili was my first guide and I would give him 5 stars! He was very friendly, upbeat, and excellent overall. He had an interest in photography, so he was able to understand angles and light very well and set me up with great positions for shots without me needing to even ask. I don't know if I even asked once for him to move where we stopped the vehicle… He just automatically knew where to stop. He really has a talent for guiding. We saw a ton of animals (big 5 included)! I definitely don't think you'll be disappointed having him guide you. Both guides were knowledgeable about the wildlife giving interesting fun facts and always had answers if I asked. If you are serious about photography, I would highly recommend trying to get Julius to guide the whole trip because that's what I would want next time! I was really impressed with him and liked his energy. The hotels were all very nice and enjoyable. Beautiful rooms with many having good views. I even got upgraded because of a misunderstanding, and I really appreciated that Camptrek Safaris listened to my concern and responded in a way that let me know that they cared about my experience and wanted to make it up to me. It would make me feel comfortable to book again with them in the future knowing that if any other issues were to arise, they would be willing to listen and help. Overall, the whole experience with them was great! I was a little nervous beforehand booking with Camptrek Safaris since they don't have quite as many reviews as some of the other companies I came across, but I was looking to support a smaller business employing locals and they also offered some of the best pricing I inquired about, while also being more responsive than some others. I can assure you after my experience though, they are legit and I think anyone would really enjoy their trip with them!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My safari exceeded my wildest expectations,with timely responses from the camptrek team it was a worth while experiencePosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We booked a private 5-day safari. We communicated with manager Rose via WhatsApp, discussing all the details well in advance. We mentioned we wanted to visit three parks: Maasai Mara, Nakuru, and Amboseli. Ultimately, we were offered the perfect tour covering these parks. All our wishes were taken into account—we communicated at length and ultimately created the tour of our dreams. We were met right at the airport, explained everything in detail, and then we headed straight to the safari. We were also given lovely souvenirs with the company logo upon arrival. The driver-guide deserves special praise—Steven is a true professional. He actively communicated with the other drivers on the radio and drove quickly through the park—we ended up seeing absolutely every animal. Everything was very flexible—we started at 6 am with a boxed breakfast. Steven gave us very engaging stories about all the animals and Kenya in general. On our last day, we were dropped off at the airport four hours before departure. We recommend this company 100% - everything was perfect.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We could not have been more delighted with our first 10-day wildlife migration safari. For years we dreamed of experiencing such a journey, and when the opportunity arose to travel with nine of our close friends, we knew we had to seize it. Our adventure began and ended in Nairobi this past August, and from the moment we arrived, Camptrek Safaris Limited ensured that every detail was seamlessly taken care of. From accommodations and meals to park fees, game drives, and drivers, everything was perfectly arranged at a very reasonable cost. We arrived at The Boma Hotel in Nairobi late at night, where Lucy, our Camptrek contact, graciously met us and helped with an effortless check-in. The hotel was comfortable and welcoming, and my husband and I even had the chance to enjoy reasonably priced massages during our downtime. The following morning, two nearly new Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs awaited us at the hotel entrance. Equipped with chargers and ice chests, the vehicles were spotless and well maintained, making our travel both comfortable and enjoyable. A highlight of our trip was a dawn hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara, which concluded with a champagne bush breakfast—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Equally moving was our cultural tour of a Maasai village led by Helen Nkuraiya, the director and founder who is committed to providing education and opportunity for women and girls. This meaningful visit was a thoughtful and authentic alternative to the typical Maasai village tour. Throughout the journey, our guide Papa John and drivers Benson and PiliPili were outstanding. Their skillful driving, deep knowledge of wildlife, and warm personalities made every game drive extraordinary. We were fortunate to see the Big Five along with countless other species, and each day brought new and thrilling encounters. By the end of our safari, we found ourselves in tears of joy, overwhelmed with gratitude for the experiences, the wildlife, and the friendships that made this trip so special. This was truly the adventure of a lifetime, and we cannot thank Camptrek Safaris enough for making it possible.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We traveled with a group of 11 friends and Camptrek proved to be so much better than expected. Our unrelenting questions were completely and honestly answered by John or Lucy at all hours. The 10 day safari was customized specifically for us and was truly phenomenal. John and our wonderful, talented drivers, Pili Pili and Benson, went above and beyond to give us the trip of a lifetime. They made sure we saw every animal we came to see and then some, multiple times. We visited three national parks and our accommodations were all top notch. Not one negative comment. Thank you Camptrek! Africa is a feeling!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Camptrek Sarais exceeded expectations. Professional staff kept in contact and answered questions promptly throughout the planning. The safari itself was superb. The guides worked tirelessly to ensure each sighting was as good as possible. Every day was better than the day before. A caring and attentive team and organization. Highly recommend without reservationPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went on the one-day tour to Lake Nakuru National Park and Lake Naivasha with Paul and it was a great choice! It’s an all-day tour so brace yourself and ensure you don’t have a flight that evening. We departed Nairobi at 530am and returned at 6pm. At Lake Nakuru wildlife is abundant - we saw baboons, zebras, vervet monkeys, the Rothschild’s giraffe, warthogs, and even a pair of elusive black rhinos and what the lake is famous for - seabirds including flamingos, pelicans, African fish eagles, storks and more. The park is definitely a must while in Kenya!Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
