- Code
- PFRNC
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 2 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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The Masai Mara National Reserve is filled with iconic vistas and animals, and here you’ll sleep in a permanent tented-camp under a blanket of stars, then wake to the sounds of calming birdsong.
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Meet the Maasai and gain an insight into the culture of this proud East African community with a village tour and talks by a local elder.
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Experience a real safari camp in the Serengeti – your Feature Stay Kati Kati Tented Camp is perfectly located in the heart of the park but away from the crowds. Enjoy a private dinner under the stars during your stay here while listening to the sounds of the Serengeti.
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Enjoy panoramic views from the rim of an extinct volcano, then descend by 4x4 into its World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater to be surrounded by wildlife.
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On your game drive within the Serengeti National Park stop to enjoy some bubbly and nibbles to witness the colours change in the late afternoon sky.
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Leave speed, stress and any concept of time behind on the enchanting white beaches of the island paradise of Zanzibar.
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Staying at the Tembo House Hotel in atmospheric Stone Town, enjoy meals at the beachfront restaurant while watching locals playing beach football.
Is this trip right for you?
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We use our purpose-built overland vehicles for the duration of this trip. It is important to note that while our vehicles are not air-conditioned, all windows do open to allow for fresh air. But please be aware that road travel in Africa comes with its fair share of dust, and while curtains are fitted to minimize the sunshine, it can get hot and windy.
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This itinerary features some long travel days, which can be exacerbated by bumpy African roads. It is recommended that you pay close attention to our given approximations of distance and driving hours.
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Overlanding is the perfect journey for those travellers with an open mind and the spirit for adventure. However it may be quite different to any style of travel you have experienced before. Ask your agent for a copy of our Peregrine overlanding flyer for more information or head to http://www.peregrineadventures.com/en-au/africa-overland
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Our overland safaris do not require exceptional fitness levels, but a general level of physical movement is needed. For example, you need to judge yourself physically fit enough to handle entering and exiting our vehicles several times a day, and you should be prepared for some long travel days.
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You will be unescorted for the Zanzibar sector of this itinerary, but our local representatives will be on hand to look after you.
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We stay in Migori to break up the journey between the Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park. The accommodation here is quite basic due to very few options in the area.
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As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Panafric Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities
- Nairobi - National Museum - USD10
- Nairobi - Karen Blixen museum - USD14
- Nairobi - Bomas of Kenya - USD12
- Nairobi - Langata Giraffe Sanctuary - KES1200
- Nairobi - Carnivore Restaurant - KES3600
- Nairobi - National Park safari walk - USD30
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
An airport arrival transfer is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Peregrine. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel.'Elsamere' is the former home of the writer Joy Adamson, whose 1960 book 'Born Free' helped bring wildlife conservation into the mainstream. The house is a veritable museum that dedicated to the works of Joy and George Adamson, with many photos of Elsa, the lioness that started it all. You'll then embark on a boat trip on Lake Naivasha, the highest of all lakes in the Great Rift Valley and home to many a hippopotamus. Later, enjoy lunch with the lake as a serene backdrop. After lunch, continue to your Lake Nakuru lodge, arriving in the early evening.
Accommodation
- Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
- Lake Elementaita - Elsamere Conservation Centre
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Lake Nakuru Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru - Afternoon Game Drive (4x4)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Mara Leisure Tented Camp or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
As dusk falls, a variety of animals might be visible in the vicinity of your camp also.
Accommodation
- Mara Leisure Tented Camp or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
A morning game drive involves waking at dawn for a light breakfast followed by an early morning game drive, setting off at sunrise and returning to the camp three to four hours later.
An afternoon game drive departs around 4pm and returns after sunset. On returning to the camp, freshen up before joining other guests around the campfire for a pre-dinner drink.
An optional balloon ride over the Masai Mara at sunrise is an unforgettable experience. If you have pre-booked this activity you will be picked up from camp before dawn and driven to the launch site for a safety briefing with your pilot. You then glide through the dawn, sometimes at tree height, making the most of the amazing photo opportunities. Sometimes you'll ascend to get an overview of the enormity of the Masai Mara plains and the early-morning movements of the teeming herds. Upon landing you'll be treated to a bush breakfast before rejoining your group.
Accommodation
- Mara Leisure Tented Camp or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Balloon ride (from price) - USD500
- Masai Mara - Half Day Game Drive - KES8000
- Masai Mara - Full Day Game Drive - KES16000
- Masai Mara National Reserve - Guided Walking Safari - USD30
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The balloon ride is offered as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to, but keep in mind that this is a popular activity and places are limited.Accommodation
- Grabo County Dream Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kisii - Soapstone factory visit and demonstration
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Accommodation tonight is quite basic, due to very few options in the area and the need to break up the journey.Pull up in the park and enjoy a refreshing sundowner and some nibbles before carrying on to you camp.
The next two nights are spent at Kati Kati mobile tented camp, our feature stay on this trip. Meru-style tents are a great place to relax at the end of the day and have large beds, table, clothes rack, sink, 'bucket' showers and a toilet. The eco-friendly camp has a comfortable lounge area, and a cosy mess tent located in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers before dinner. This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience with modern comforts.
Accommodation
- Feature Stay at Ang'ata Serengeti Tented Camp or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Serengeti - Game Drive (Overland Vehicle)
- Serengeti - Sundowner in the Park
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Tonight we have a private dinner under the stars within our permanent tented camp while listening to the sounds of the Serengeti.
Accommodation
- Feature Stay at Ang'ata Serengeti Tented Camp or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Serengeti - Game Drive (Overland Vehicle)
- Serengeti - Private Dinner Kati Kati Camp
Optional Activities
- Serengeti National Park - Balloon Ride (from price) - USD599
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The balloon ride is offered as a pre-booked service which will guarantee you a place. If you would rather wait and try to get a better price by booking this locally on the ground, you are welcome to, but keep in mind that this is a popular activity and places are limited.Accommodation
- Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Serengeti - Game Drive (Overland Vehicle)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Tembo House Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Other travellers from your group also continuing to Zanzibar may have different itineraries or be staying at different hotels.Accommodation
- Tembo House Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Breezes Beach Club or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Zanzibar - Deep Sea Fishing (Full Day) - USD1200
- Zanzibar - Deep Sea Fishing (half day) - USD800
- Zanzibar - Dhow Trip - USD60
- Zanzibar - Snorkelling - USD60
- Zanzibar - Prison Island Tour - USD25
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Breezes Beach Club or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
15 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 12 dinnersTransport
Custom-built overland vehicle, Plane, Private vehicle, 4WD vehicleAccommodation
Hotel (4 nights), Lodge (4 nights) Permanent tented camp (3 nights), Beach cabin (2 nights), Feature Stay tented camp (2 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
- Lake Elementaita - Elsamere Conservation Centre
- Lake Nakuru - Afternoon Game Drive (4x4)
- Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
- Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
- Kisii - Soapstone factory visit and demonstration
- Serengeti - Game Drive (Overland Vehicle)
- Serengeti - Sundowner in the Park
- Serengeti - Private Dinner Kati Kati Camp
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
Important notes
ZANZIBAR:
You will be unescorted for the Zanzibar sector, but our local representatives will be on hand to look after you.
Extra nights can be booked either on the east coast or in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE:
Please keep your luggage to a minimum. One small soft-sided bag plus a day pack (no more than 15-20kgs per person) is essential - NO HARD CASE SUITCASES. Extra luggage can be stored at the hotel in Nairobi if you are returning to Nairobi.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT:
Please note single travellers must pay a single supplement for the Zanzibar portion (nights 11 to 15) of this trip.

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