15 Day Kenya & Tanzania

Day 1 – Stone Town (Zanzibar)

After meeting our crew and fellow passengers, we head out early to catch our ferry to Zanzibar Island from Dar es Salaam. After arriving at the ferry port we make our way to our hotel located in Stone Town.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom

Route: Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar by ferry

Included Highlight: Zanzibar Excursion

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – Stone Town – Nungwi

Boasting a rich history this busy port was once a landmark on both the Slave and Spice trade routes.  This morning we will embark on a 20-30 minute boat journey to Prison Island,   which was once a place where slaves were detained.  On return to Stone Town, we will travel by road to the north of the island, Nungwi and our base for the next 2 nights.  We will explore the beautiful Jozani Forest during the afternoon.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom

Included Highlight: Prison Island boat trip/ Jozani Forest Half Day tour

Optional Activity: Fishing, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Turtle Sanctuary Visit, Village Tours, Jozani Forest and more

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 – Nungwi

Today is a free day to enjoy some of the many attractions and activities on offer. Water sports are the order of the day and Nungwi offers fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and a variety of ocean safari options. Whatever it is you chose to do today, you will have ample opportunity to create some island memories. Rent a scooter and explore the many attractions on offer or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom

Route: Nungwi to Stone Town

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 – Bagamoyo

We bid farewell to the island and board our return ferry, on arrival back at the Dar es Salaam port, we reunite with our truck and return to Bagamoyo where we spend the night.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with Shared Ablutions

Route: Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam by ferry; Dar es Salaam to Bagamoyo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 – Arusha

Heading north this morning we travel across the northern reaches of Tanzania, our destination tonight is the bustling town of Arusha. Northern Tanzania is home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro. Those who have purchased the optional Serengeti Excursion upgrade package will be briefed this evening by our local guide on what to prepare for the coming days.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with Shared Ablutions

Route: Bagamoyo to Arusha

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 – Karatu

Although it is short distance to Karatu, we will spend most of the day commuting closer to the Ngorongoro Crater.  Upon arrival in Karatu, our guide will brief us on the full day excursion into the crater. Karatu is conveniently situated to allow you the opportunity to participate in various optional activities in the coming days.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with Shared Ablutions

Route: Arusha to Karatu

Optional Activities: Local Brewery Tour, Karatu Iraqw Market, local coffee plantation tour

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 – Ngorongoro Crater Excursion

We rise early and will be collected from our camp and transferred to the Ngorongoro Crater.  We will spend the bulk of our day exploring the Crater floor in search of the animals which roam the plains.  We will arrive back in Karatu in the afternoon.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with Shared Ablutions

Route: Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater and return

Included Highlight: Full day 4×4 excursion to Ngorongoro Crater

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8 – Karatu

Today is free for you to relax at camp, participate in the included highlights or some of the other optional activities available from the accommodation establishment.  Some of the optional activities include village walking visits or a visit to Lake Manyara National Park.  These activities need to be booked directly with the accommodation provide upon arrival in Karatu.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with Shared Ablutions

Included Highlight: Karatu Cultural Tour, Elephant Caves Hike

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9 – Arusha

Returning to Arusha, tonight we will reunite with our fellow travellers who opted for the Serengeti upgrade and we share out experiences of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with Shared Ablutions

Route: Serengeti National Park to Arusha (Serengeti Upgrade Guests) / Karatu to Arusha (Non-Upgrade Guests)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10 – Kenya – Nairobi

We cross the border into Kenya this morning and make our way to Nairobi.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per Room with En-suite Bathroom

Route: Arusha to Nairobi

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11 – Nairobi

Today is free for you to explore the streets of Nairobi.  A number of optional day trips can be booked.

Accommodation Facilities: Permanent tent with shared ablutions

Route: Nairobi to Masai Mara

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12 – Masai Mara National Reserve

We leave the capital of Nairobi and travel to the Masai Mara, world renowned for its endless plains of wild animals and spectacular beauty.  The visit to the Masai Mara is operated in safari type vehicles and not the Nomad truck. For this reason, you are asked to pack a small overnight bag to travel with. You will need your towel, clothes, toiletries and camping essentials.

Accommodation Facilities: Permanent tent with shared ablutions

Included Highlight: Masai Mara Excursion

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13 – Masai Mara National Reserve

The rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara offer ideal game viewing and photographic opportunities. Some of the animals that could be found here include elephant, black rhino, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle. Hippo and crocodile abound in the muddy brown waters of the rivers, which traverse this reserve. Today we will spend the entire day game driving through the Mara in search of all the animals.

Accommodation Facilities: Two per room with shared ablutions

Included Highlight: Masai Mara Excursion

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 14 – Lake Nakuru National Park

This morning we bid the Mara farewell before heading to Lake Nakuru National Park where we will enjoy an afternoon game drive through the park. Lake Nakuru is home to large flocks of flamingos and pelicans as well as black & white rhino, leopard, lion and numerous buck. Originally created as a bird sanctuary, Lake Nakuru was upgraded to National Park status in 1968.

Accommodation: Own arrangements

Included Highlight: Lake Nakuru NP Game Drive

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 15 – Lake Nakuru – Nairobi

We rise early and say farewell to Lake Nakuru and head towards Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, we will visit the Nairobi Giraffe Centre, followed by a game drive through the Nairobi National Park. The Nairobi National Park is home to black rhino, lion, leopard, cheetah, hyena and so much more.

Accommodation: Own Arrangements / Post tour accommodation can be booked through Planeta Africa.

Route: Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Included Highlight: Nairobi National Park Game Drive and Giraffe Centre

What’s included

• Meals (Breakfast x 15 / Lunch x 15 / Dinner x 15)
• Accommodation
• Qualified crew
• Transport in the Adventure Truck
• Included highlights as per the itinerary
• Entrance fees to National Parks.

What’s excluded

• Items of a personal nature (snacks, alcohol, bottled water, soft drinks, tips)
• Entrance fees (associated with optional activities)
• Souvenirs
• Activity packages and optional activities

Countries Visited

Tanzania, Kenya

Maximum Number of Passengers – 20

Arrival / Departure

Please be sure to arrive 1 day before your tour is due to depart. This will avoid any unforeseen problems.

We also highly recommend that you book your flights to depart the day after the tour officially ends to allow for delays and changes.

Pre and Post Tour Accommodation

If you require accommodation before or after your tour we can arrange this for you. We can also arrange airport transfers – contact your travel agent or Nomad to make these bookings.

Tour departure point

7.00am – Lumumba Road / Mahiwa Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Please ensure you arrive at the departure point at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Tour ending point

Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya.

All information provided in this tour dossier is subject to change without prior notice.  Changes would always be in consideration of your safety first and a better quality experience where possible.  Overnight accommodation stops can change without prior notification, depending on road or weather conditions or any unforeseen circumstances. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the properties listed in this dossier, these are to be used as a guideline only. We recommend that you download the most up to date version of this tour dossier one week prior to your tour departure date, however, changes are possible within 7 days prior to your tour departure.

Partaking in an adventure tour in Africa involves covering hundreds if not thousands of kilometers and our tours are as much about this journey as they are about the destinations we visit. Use your time during these drives to talk to your fellow travelers, have a drink and take note of the world passing by your window. Some roads you travel on will be smooth and easy while others could take up to an hour to cover 1 kilometer. There is just no telling what could happen with road, weather, traffic and other conditions that may exist that will either increase or decrease the amount of time you spend on the road so take your watch off, put your iPad away, turn off your phone and just relax. An average day could take anything from 5 to 14 hours, it all depends on the day… and that’s only an “average”!