The Best of Kenya & Tanzania (2012)

Nairobi • Lake Naivasha • Amboseli • Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro Highlands & Crater • Serengeti • National Park
  • 17 days
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  • $4895
  • $288 per day
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  • 18 days
  • from only:
  • $6195
  • $345 per dayIncludes international airfare and government taxes
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With our True Choice Program, you can choose to stay longer before or after your trip on your own, or combine two adventures to maximize your value. Here are more ways to create the OAT adventure that’s right for you:

  • Choose our standard air routing, or work with us to select the airline and routing you prefer
  • Make your own international flight arrangements directly with the airline, applying frequent flyer miles if available
  • Stay overnight in a connecting city before or after your trip
  • Request to arrive a few days early to get a fresh start on your adventure
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The air options listed above will involve an additional fee of $100 per person for confirmed requests (as well as incremental airfare costs based on your specific choice). This service fee will be waived for Inner Circle/Sir Edmund Hillary Club members.

Or, when you make your reservation, you can choose our standard air routing, for which approximate travel times are shown below.

GATEWAY

TRAVEL TIME*

Atlanta

23hrs

Boston

19hrs

Denver, Miami

24hrs

Dallas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Portland, OR, Seattle

21hrs

Detroit

18hrs

Newark, New York (JFK), Washington, DC (Dulles), Chicago

20hrs

Phoenix

25hrs

San Diego

26hrs

* Estimated total time, including connection and layover. Actual travel time may vary.

The information above reflects approximate flight times from the gateway cities listed to Nairobi, Kenya. Routing is based on availability and subject to change. You will receive your final air itinerary approximately 14 days prior to departure.

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Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Naivasha, Kenya

The Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort is colorfully decorated with vibrant flowers, well-manicured lawns, and rock gardens. A variety of wildlife, including birds chirping in the trees and monkeys clambering along the lawns and paths, contributes to the lodge’s unique ambiance. The lodge has an on-site restaurant, bar, and swimming pool, and each of its 84 rooms features a minibar, air-conditioning, telephone, and private bath.

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Amboseli Sentrim Tented Camp
Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Located in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, this camp features 60 deluxe tents with secluded verandas. Each tent offers private bath with hot shower, as well as conveniences like coffee- and tea-making facilities, fan, and hair dryer. During your stay, take a dip in the free-form swimming pool, browse the bookshop, or quench your thirst in the comfortable bar and lounge.

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Lake Burunge Tented Camp deck

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Lake Burunge Camp
Tarangire, Tanzania

Situated near Tarangire National Park, our private campsite is set in a shaded grove on the shores of Lake Burunge. Each of the 30 walk-in tents features a private bath and veranda. The lounge and dining areas in the thatched-roof main building are located on a raised wooden deck that offers beautiful views.

Tloma Lodge exterior
Tloma Lodge exterior
Tloma Lodge interior

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Tloma Lodge
Ngorongoro, Tanzania

This private lodge is set on the raised shoulder of a valley in the Ngorongoro Highlands with panoramic views of a coffee plantation. Their pool is surrounded by lovely gardens which are spread throughout the 20-acre property. Its colonial-style main building serves hearty meals, and the lodge has 40 rooms, each with a private bath.

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Masek Tented Camp interior
Masek Tented Camp exterior

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Lake Masek Tented Camp
Ndutu, Tanzania

Located off the shores of Lake Masek in Ndutu, an area that is home to many resident large game animals, this tented camp offers peace and quiet in a beautiful setting. Here, you can relax in the library or dining room at the comfortable main house; gaze up at the stars while you enjoy a hot evening shower; watch the hippos swim in Lake Masek from your private veranda; and share stories and excellent food around the group campfire. Each of the 10 tents come with its own en suite bath and flush toilet.

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Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge interior
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Mbalageti Lodge
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Located atop a hill in the western corridor of Serengeti National Park, this 24-room lodge boasts panoramic views of the Serengeti Plains and Mbalageti River. Amenities include a spa, restaurant, bar, lounge, and a pool with a 360-degree view of the park. Rooms feature a safe, a small veranda, and private bath.

Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge, Exterior
Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge, Room

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Sentrim Masai Mara Lodge
Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya (pre-trip extension)

Located on the border of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Sentrim Lodge features a reception area, restaurant, bar, and lounge. With 10 tents set among acacia trees, the lodge is the perfect size for our group. Each spacious tent features an en suite bath, hot and cold shower, and a private balcony for views of the surrounding hills and wildlife.

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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge exterior
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, interior
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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, room

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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe (post-trip extension)

Located close to the actual Falls, on the Zimbabwean side of the Zambezi River, this thatched lodge features 76 rooms, each with private bath, Internet, and a balcony providing sunset views.

Gorillas Volcanos, Exterior
Gorillas Volcanos, Room

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Gorillas Volcanoes Hotel
Musanze, Rawanda (post-trip extension)

Ideally located on the road to Volcanoes National Park, this modern 31-room hotel puts you in the center of Rwanda's pristine countryside. While here, enjoy the view of the volcanoes, the onsite restaurant and bar, and outdoor swimming pool. The rooms feature TV, wireless high-speed internet, and private bathroom.