Wendy Wu Treasures of Kenya & Tanzania

Giraffes
Come face to face with Africa’s tallest mammals

Witness elephants in Amboseli National Park
Watch elephants roam the park with Mount Killmanjaro in the background

Lake Naivasha
Cruise across the lake and see the hippos wallowing alongside the vibrant birdlife

Zebra
See the zebra herds grazing on the golden grasslands of the Serengeti

Day 1: Fly to Nairobi
Fly to Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel

Day 2: Travel to Amboseli
After breakfast, travel to Amboseli National Park. In the afternoon, take a game drive to explore the vast plains, with the chance to see elephants and many other animals, all while admiring Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Return to the camp as the sun is setting.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3: Amboseli National Park
This morning, enjoy another day of exploring the National Park for the chance to observe the wildlife in their natural habitat.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Arusha
Following an early breakfast, head over the border into Tanzania to reach Arusha. The afternoon is at leisure to relax or explore independently.
Breakfast and lunch

Day 5: Visit tribal communities
Head towards Lake Eyasi to visit two tribal villages. The first if of the Hadzabe people, a hunter-gather tribe. Join them on a guided walk to learn about their way of life. Continue to a Datoga village and meet the blacksmiths who craft jewellery and arrowheads.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Safari in Ngorongoro
Venture into the Ngorongoro Crater to visit the Conservation Area where you’ll take a game drive before heading onto the Serengeti
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Explore the Serengeti
Enjoy a full day of adventure, taking a game drive deep into the national park in search of wildlife. After pausing for a picnic lunch, head into more remote areas on the lookout for lions, giraffes, cheetah, leopards and more.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Journey to the Maasai Mara
Following breakfast, head back into Kenya and into the lush green Maasai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9: Maasai Mara
Spend a whole day out in the reserve. You’ll take a game drives to see the wildlife as well as a visit to a Maasai tribe during which you’ll meet the chief and take a tour of the village.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10: Great Rift Valley
Enjoy a morning game drive before departing for the Great Rift Valley, enjoying scenic views along the way. Arrive in the Lake Naivasha region and check into your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 11: Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, take a boat ride on the lake for the opportunity to spot hippos and an array of exotic birds. Visit Crescent Island where you’ll take a walking safari to see antelopes, fish eagles, hippos and monkeys. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive. The park has over 400 species of birds, as well as being home to endangered rhinos and Rothchild’s giraffes.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 12: Travel to Nairobi
Travel back to Nairobi. On arrival, visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a sanctuary for orphaned elephants. Then, visit the Giraffe Center in the heart of the Ngong Hills, dedicated to the conservation of the endangered Rothschild Giraffes. Finally, visit the Karen Blixen Museum before checking into your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 13-14: Depart Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the next day
Breakfast

Visit the Hadzabe
In Tanzania, visit the Hadzabe, one of the world’s last hunter-gatherer tribes. Join them out in the bush to practice hunting techniques and gather berries to gain a glimpse at an age-old way of life

Safaris in Maasai Mara & Serengeti
Head out on safaris in two of the world’s most sensational national parks, the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti, both of which offer amazing wildlife encounters

Ngorongoro Crater
In this UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll find the densest populations of wildlife on the planet.

• Return international flights
• 13nts in 3+/4* accommodation
• Selected meals: 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners
• Touring with guides and entrance fees
• Domestic transportation

Go Beyond
Venture off the beaten track to explore fascinating destinations away from the tourist trail. With smaller group sizes and greater flexibility, you will discover the local culture in depth and see sights rarely witnessed by other travellers. Wendy Wu’s Go Beyond tours may take you away from the comforts of home but will reward you with the experiences of a lifetime.

This group tour has a maximum size of 18 people per group

This tour has a physical rating of 2. A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you’ll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.