15-Day Ultimate Tour For Senior Travelers to Kenya & Tanzania

Upon your arrival at the airport, our team will be there to greet you and provide transportation to your city hotel, which will be either the Boma Luxury Hotel Nairobi or a similar hotel. After your long flight, our team will explain what will happen next and answer any questions you may have about your upcoming safari, which starts the following day.

Your arrangements are on a bed-and-breakfast basis, which is a suitable option for those arriving in Nairobi in the evening. However, if you arrive early, you can choose to relax at the hotel or take part in various city activities such as the Nairobi city tour, giraffe center, elephant orphanage, or visit the Karen Blixen before returning to the hotel in the late evening.

Kindly Note that if you are traveling from Far away countries we advise you to arrive at least a day earlier

Accommodation

Spend the night at The Boma Nairobi a Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) that is only about 20 Minutes from the Airport

Your Stay will be on Bed and Breakfast Basis

After you finish breakfast, our company driver will pick from your hotel and transfer you to Wilson Airport for your scenic flight to Samburu National Reserve located North of Nairobi. During the flight, you will pass over the fertile highlands of Kenya, famous for its vibrant tea and coffee agricultural economy.

On arrival, You will be met by your driver guide at the Samburu airstrip. You will have a game drive en route to your hotel arriving in good time for lunch. After settling Inn, You will meet your driver guide in the afternoon, and embark on your first game drive. This will be an opportunity to see the amazing wildlife conservation efforts in the park. The Park is famous for an abundance of rare species of animals, such as the Gravy Zebras, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffes, Gerenuks, and the beautiful Oryx. You'll also learn about the Samburu people's cultural heritage, known as the butterfly people. Finally, you'll retreat to the camp at sunset.

Flight Time is 45 minutes

Accommodation

Spend the night at Samburu Simba Lodge a Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR (Kenya) without fences

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

Embark on an early morning game drive in this reserve, which boasts a breathtaking panorama and unique Flora and Fauna, endemic to Kenya's Northern Hemisphere. The reserve is abundant with wildlife and is famous for its rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy Zebra, Somali Ostrich, Reticulated Giraffe, and many more. Return for a late breakfast.

Spend the middle of the day relaxing, just like the animals do. Read your favorite book or write in your journal. Then, head out again at 4:00 pm as the day begins to cool down. Spot the Samburu special five before returning to the Hotel/Lodge/camp late in the evening.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Samburu Simba Lodge a Mid-range lodge bordering Samburu NR (Kenya) without fences

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

After enjoying a relaxed breakfast, you'll drive south of Samburu to arrive at Serena Sweet Waters Camp in time for a delicious lunch. Afterward, take some time to explore the camp and its beautiful surroundings, which include a waterhole next to the bar area. Then, it's time for an exciting afternoon game drive! You'll start with a visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary and then head out to explore the park, which is home to a fantastic variety of wildlife, including white and black rhinos, giraffes, gazelles, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and more.

Ol Pejeta is also known for being the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa and is the precious home of two of the world's last remaining northern white rhinos. It's also the only place in Kenya where you can see chimpanzees, as the sanctuary was established to rehabilitate animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Sweetwaters Serena Camp a Luxury tented camp inside Ol Pejeta Conservancy (Laikipia Plateau, Kenya)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

After breakfast, you will take a scenic drive southwards to Lake Nakuru National Park, passing through the fertile highlands of Kenya where tea and coffee are grown. You will cross the equator again and arrive at the highlands of Nyahururu before reaching Lake Nakuru, where you will have lunch. After checking in to your lodge, you will set out on an afternoon game drive in the park and return at sunset for an overnight stay.

Lake Nakuru is one of the most beautiful national parks in Kenya. It has rocky escarpments, patches of yellow-barked acacia forest, a waterfall, and is home to flamingos, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, and the endangered Rothschild's giraffe. The southern end of the lake is the best place to see wildlife. The forested area below the Rhinos Cliff is a favorite lion-spotting point where lionesses love to sleep in the trees, and leopards frequent the same area.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge a Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

Today, after a leisurely breakfast, drive East of Nakuru to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in Kenya outside the town of Naivasha, northwest of Nairobi. It is famous for its strong population of Hippos, Maasai Giraffes, wildebeests, and over 400 bird species in the forest surrounding the lake, making it the perfect destination for birders from all corners of the world.

On arrival after check-in, you will proceed to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a walking excursion at the Crescent Island game sanctuary. Boat rides on Lake Naivasha are refreshing experiences that take you on the breezy lake waters as you explore the diverse birdlife and wildlife on the lake and its surroundings. You will have a brief nature walk on the island, which is a great opportunity to appreciate nature.

Return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, proceed to Hell's Gate National Park for cycling and walking excursions. Return for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort a Mid-range hotel at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

After breakfast, you will drive through the Rift Valley floor to reach Masai Mara National Reserve. Upon arrival at the camp, you will have a delicious lunch. Later, you will go on your first game drive in this wildlife sanctuary, also known as the "eighth wonder of the animal world." During the game drive, you will spot the big five: lions, leopards, elephants, and rhinos. Return to the camp at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the best places to observe wildlife. The reserve boasts an incredible variety of animals, including big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and impalas. If you're a bird lover, you'll be thrilled to know that over 500 species of birds have been recorded in the reserve. You'll also enjoy the beautiful savannah landscapes, dotted with acacia trees. Be sure to bring your binoculars for an even closer look at the wildlife.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Zebra Plains Mara Camp, a Mid-range Tented camp inside Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

This is a full day dedicated to game viewing across the rich tree-studded grassland and rolling hills of the famous Savanna grassland. The Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game animals like leopards, cheetahs, lions, and other herbivores. You can find virtually every type of wildlife in Kenya.

For lunch today, you'll have picnic lunch boxes in the savannah under a flat-top acacia tree while watching the animals grazing. You'll continue with the game-viewing en route to your camp and arrive late in the afternoon after thoroughly exploring this massive grassland savannah measuring 1,500 sq.

You have the 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 champagne bush breakfast, which is a lifetime experience and worth the price. Later, you can 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 Tented camp inside Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya 

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

After you've enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, drive to the Masai Mara Airstrip for your flight to Migori. Once there, you'll hop on a bus to the immigration offices before heading to the Tarime Airstrip for your next flight to Serengeti.

When you touch down at Seronera, our friendly Tanzanian driver-guide will take you to your hotel in Serengeti. During the drive to the camp, you'll get to enjoy a game drive and arrive just in time for a delicious lunch. Afterward, get ready for your first afternoon drive in Serengeti National Park to witness the incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.

Your overnight stay promises to be an authentic African safari experience. The lodge, situated within the national park, offers the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the midst of all the wildlife action. Upon arrival, your friendly and welcoming driver-guide and the camp manager will ensure you receive a comprehensive safety briefing to kick off your stay here.

Flight time: 4 hours.

Accommodation

Spend the night at  Enkirari Wilderness Camp, a Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

Wake up to another beautiful day in the Serengeti. Start your morning with an early game drive to see the animals in their most active state. After the game drive, head back to the Lodge to enjoy a relaxed breakfast and lunch.

During the hottest part of the day, take a break to relax in the camp by reading your favorite book, writing about your safari experience in your journal, or simply listening to music while observing the birds. Don't worry, the animals will also be taking a break from the heat. Later in the afternoon, go for another game drive through the park. After the drive, return to the lodge for dinner and another night under the beautiful Serengeti sky.

Please note that there is an option for an early hot-air balloon ride. If you are interested, please ask the tour manager before booking the trip.

Accommodation

Spend the night at  Enkirari Wilderness Camp a Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

You will have an early breakfast at 6:00 am and then go for a final game drive through the Serengeti as you exit the park. After that, you will depart for Ngorongoro with picnic lunches. Once you arrive, you will descend into the crater floor for a half-day crater tour. The crater is approximately 20 km/12 miles wide and 600 m/2,000 ft deep, and there are only two roads that connect the crater rim with the crater floor, one for driving down and another for driving up. It takes about 45 minutes to descend to the crater floor from the top of the caldera. The floor is home to a rich and highly concentrated wildlife population, with around 20,000 mammals of varying sizes living there, including approximately 20 black rhinoceros. This makes the crater the best place in Tanzania to see these animals.

The animals in this area are less wary of humans and vehicles, making it easier to observe them up close. You can watch them as they roam the lakes, rivers, woodlands, and hills.

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 Will be provided

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 inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

Depart at 7:30 am and head towards the border with Kenya via Arusha, leaving Tarangire National Park behind. Once you reach the border, proceed to the immigration office, which is a one-stop border post. After completing the clearance process, you will meet your Kenyan driver guide, who will take you to Amboseli National Park, located approximately 2 hours away from the border. You will arrive in time for lunch.

At 4:00 pm, go on your first afternoon game drive, exploring the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush, and open plains in search of wildlife. Part of the park comprises a dried-up lake bed, where mirages rise from the shimmering heat. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

You can opt to end your safari today and head on to Zanzibar Islands for a beach extension. Talk with our travel consultants when booking so we can arrange a seamless experience.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Kibo Safari Camp, a Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

Leave the camp after breakfast, carrying your packed lunch to be enjoyed in the wild. Spend the whole day exploring the marshlands and swamps of Amboseli, which are fed by subterranean water channels. Water is abundant throughout the year, and so is the pasture. Elephants and various other herbivores are found here. You will retreat to the lodge late in the afternoon after a long exploration of this 392 km² park

You also have an option of starting the day with an early morning game drive to search for animals when they're at their most active, then return to the Lodge for a relaxed breakfast and lunch.

Spend the hottest part of the day relaxing in camp reading your favorite book or 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 – then head off again in the afternoon at (16:00hrs)for another drive through the park. Return to the lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Spend the night at Kibo Safari Camp, a Mid-range tented camp just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Will be provided

After enjoying a leisurely breakfast, you will be transported back to Nairobi. From there, you have the option to have lunch or dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant. Afterward, you will be dropped off at your hotel in Nairobi or at the airport, marking the end of your safari.

You will need to coordinate the departure time from Amboseli National Park with your driver guide, depending on the time of your departing flight.

If your flight departure is scheduled for later in the day, we can arrange a visit to the Giraffe Center, which is home to a crew of the endangered Rothschild giraffes. Alternatively, you may visit the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, a rescue and rehabilitation center for orphaned baby elephants. It is open to the public for one hour between 11-12 a.m., where you can watch them during mud baths and feeding. You will then be dropped off at the airport in the evening.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)