Discover the contrasts of Lake Manyara National Park, driving from groundwater forests to open acacia. Watch for tree-climbing lions, elephant families on the move and flocks along the flamingo-dotted shallows beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

Fed by underground streams, Manyara’s habitats compress remarkable biodiversity into a compact area. Your Driver Guide highlights seasonal movements, bird calls and subtle signs that bring the landscape to life.

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera with some of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife. Cross grassland and fever-tree forest in search of elephants, lions and grazing herds before a scenic picnic on the crater floor near hippo-filled pools.

This UNESCO-listed conservation area shelters an extraordinary microcosm of East African habitats. The 600-metre walls create a natural amphitheatre of life, where seasonal water and rich soils sustain predators and plains game year-round.

Taste Nairobi’s bold dining scene with a group welcome dinner at the famed Carnivore Restaurant. Soak up the open-air buzz as skewers sizzle over charcoal and cuts are carved at your table; vegetarian selections are available alongside classic sides and sauces.

Established as a city institution, Carnivore’s thatched domes and fire pits set a lively mood to meet your Driver Guide and travelling companions. Toast the journey ahead as Nairobi’s evening air carries the aroma of spice, smoke and freshly grilled meats.

Visit a family home on the foothills of Mt. Kenya for a signature Be My Guest experience. Stroll the working estate to see coffee cherries and tea leaves at different stages, then sample regional tea and coffee as your hosts explain planting, picking and processing.

Built in 1962, the house belonged to Geoffrey Kariithi, a leading civil servant in Kenya’s early independence years, and is now run by his daughter, Grace. Share home-style Kenyan cuisine while hearing personal stories that connect land, heritage and daily life.

Join a local ranger for a conservation briefing at Solio Game Reserve, Kenya’s pioneering private rhino sanctuary. Learn about anti-poaching strategies and the careful rewilding of black and white rhinos before setting out on a guided game drive across acacia-dotted plains.

Established in 1970 and supporting UN SDG 15: Life on Land, Solio is celebrated for its rhino protection record. Watch for rhino families grazing alongside plains game, and gain insight into how tourism funds frontline wildlife security.

Visit the dramatic Thomson’s Falls, where the waters of the Ewaso Ng’iro plunge some 74 metres into a wooded gorge. Feel the cool spray and pause for photos and reflection as white water thunders below the Great Rift Valley highlands.

Named after explorer Joseph Thomson, the falls frame one of central Kenya’s most photogenic scenes. Local viewpoints offer different perspectives on the cataract, with cypress-scented air and birdsong completing the moment.

Explore Lake Nakuru National Park on guided 4×4 game drives along the shores of a flamingo-fringed alkaline lake. Scan the acacia woodland and open grasslands for Rothschild’s giraffe, buffalo and elusive leopard, and keep watch for protected white and black rhinos in the sanctuary.

Set in the Rift Valley, Nakuru’s mix of forests, escarpments and lakeshore viewpoints reveals shifting colours and prolific birdlife. Your Driver Guide interprets behaviour and habitats, turning sightings into stories of adaptation and conservation.

Cruise the waters on a boat safari on Lake Naivasha to watch hippo pods surface and African fish eagles dive for their catch. Step ashore for a guided walk on the Crescent Island Sanctuary, where you can walk among giraffe and zebra in open savannah.

Fed by underground springs, Naivasha’s freshwater ecosystem attracts prolific birdlife and plains game. Crescent Island, once a film location for “Out of Africa,” offers rare, vehicle-free encounters set against the Mau Escarpment.

Join expertly guided game drives across the Maasai Mara National Reserve, scanning rolling savannahs for big cats, elephant herds and the rest of the Big Five. In season, your route may trace the surging columns of the Great Migration towards potential Mara River crossings.

As the northern reach of the Serengeti ecosystem, the Mara balances open plains and acacia thickets, ideal for predators and plains game. Golden light and wide horizons create superb conditions for wildlife viewing and photography.

Visit a traditional Maasai village to meet elders and families, guided by a Local Specialist. Witness the warriors’ jumping dance (adumu), learn about homestead design and pastoral traditions, and enjoy a guided cultural exchange on customs, rites of passage and daily skills.

With storytelling and demonstrations of beadwork and homesteads, the experience offers respectful insight into community life. Your visit supports local livelihoods while illuminating how the Maasai live alongside wildlife on the savannah.

Traverse the Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of endless plains and granite kopjes. Track lions, cheetahs and leopards as your Driver Guide interprets fresh spoor, shifting light and predator–prey dynamics across predator-rich plains.

From acacia savannah to riverine corridors, the Serengeti stages the Great Migration’s vast movement of wildebeest and zebra. Expect long views, sudden drama and the quiet thrill of sharing ancient routes with Africa’s wildlife.

Explore Mto wa Mbu on a guided village walk through farms, markets and workshops. Meet growers and artisans, sample banana beer, and sit down to a home-cooked Swahili lunch prepared by local women who share recipes and traditions.

A crossroads settlement drawing communities from across Tanzania, Mto wa Mbu showcases how irrigation and fertile soils support year-round harvests. Your visit fosters cultural exchange and helps sustain community-led enterprises.

Experience the baobab-studded vistas of Tarangire National Park, scanning river corridors and plains for impressive elephant herds. Admire ancient baobabs and towering termite mounds as your guide tracks seasonal concentrations of wildlife around the Tarangire River.

Known for vast dry-season gatherings and rich birdlife, Tarangire offers textured scenery and intimate encounters. Listen for rustling thickets, follow dust trails, and watch family groups interact at water sources.

Savour a farm-to-table lunch on a working estate in the volcanic foothills of Kilimanjaro. Learn how aromatic arabica is cultivated, harvested and processed as you breathe in roasting notes and stroll beneath shade trees.

East Africa’s high-altitude terroir yields distinctive cups, and estate guides share insights into sustainable farming and community partnerships. It’s a relaxed finale that connects place, people and the region’s most celebrated export.

Explore the cool highlands on an Optional Experience into Aberdare National Park. Travel through bamboo forest to heather-clad moorlands, pausing at scenic viewpoints and waterfalls before a short guided walk to feel the hush of these forest ravines and moorlands.

With dramatic elevation changes and mist-kissed ridges, Aberdare reveals a different face of Kenya beyond the savannahs. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Saddle up for a guided horseback ride across the Aberdare Highlands, where open grasslands and forest edges host plains game. Move quietly through the landscape and encounter zebra and warthog from a unique vantage.

Suitable for beginners to confident riders, helmets and instruction are provided before setting out. This is an optional activity at additional cost, bookable with your team while on tour.

Pedal forest lanes and rolling tracks on a guided mountain bike adventure in the Aberdare foothills. Breathe the cool highland air, stop for photos of sweeping valleys and, on clear days, catch glimpses toward Mt. Kenya.

Bikes, helmets and support are included; routes are tailored to ability. This optional activity is offered at additional cost and can be booked on tour, subject to local conditions.

Trafalgar

• 13 Dinner (D)
• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 13 Lunch (L)

• Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
• 4-star stays
• Coach and 4 x 4 safari vehicle travel

• Lake Nakuru: Stop to take in the thunderous power of Thomson’s Falls.
• Lake Nakuru: See the birds of Lake Nakuru National Park and marvel at the flamingos that crowd the water’s edge. 
• Lake Naivasha: Enjoy a boat ride as you search for the hippos in Lake Naivasha. 
• Lake Naivasha: Marvel at the wonderous wildlife on your Crescent Island Visit. 
• Maasai Mara National Reserve: Embark on a journey through the wilderness as you enjoy the sights of the best game viewing in the world at Maasai Mara National Reserve.
• Maasai Mara National Reserve: Full day in the Mara with morning and afternoon game drives to explore its vast plains and rolling hills with more game spotting opportunities.
• Maasai Mara National Reserve: Head to a Maasai village in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and get a feel for their everyday life. After a guided tour of the village, you’ll see the warriors’ famous jumping dance and give bush hunting skills a go with the Maasai people. 
• Serengeti: Keep your eyes peeled for the hidden wildlife at the Serengeti National Park. 
• Serengeti: Discover the vast beauty and incredible wildlife of the Serengeti National Park.
• Ngorongoro Crater: Venture into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater and explore its forests and wildlife. 
• Lake Manyara: Enjoy a scenic drive through Lake Manyara National Park as you watch for the tree-climbing lions. 
• Tarangire National Park: Tarangire National Park is renowned for its majestic elephants. Glimpse these and other animal inhabitants of the park, and take in the unique landscape during your drive today. 

• Lake Manyara: Meet the farming community of Mto Wa Mbu on a guided walk through local villages, farmlands and markets. Learn how daily life is shaped by the land, meet the people who call this place home and try traditional banana beer before sitting down to Swahili cuisine prepared by local women.