Book by April 30, 2026 and save $500 per person ![](/sites/default/files/2025-11/1%20Meals%20%28red%29.png) 39 Meals ![](/sites/default/files/2025-11/2%20Small%20Group%20%28red%29.png) Small Group ![](/sites/default/files/2025-11/3%20CT%20Ratings%20%28red%29.png) CT Rating 3.5/5 - Challenging ![](/sites/default/files/2025-11/4%20Leader%20%28red%29.png) Led by Deborah Hart **Where Wildlife Roams** This region is home to the Great Migration, the last major migratory herds of wildebeest and zebra that annually traverse between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti. With its expansive plains, majestic mountains, breathtaking vistas, it's no surprise that visitors consistently describe the region's beauty as unforgettable. Experience the grasslands of the Masai Mara and the Serengeti Plains, the rugged peaks of Mount Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro, the landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park! **This journey is now available on request.** .button { display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; margin: 5px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; background-color: gray; /* default color */ color: white; } .button:hover { opacity: 0.9; } [Submit Booking Request](mailto:jcraig@craigtravel.com?cc=sales@craigtravel.com&subject=East%20Africa%202026%E2%80%93ON%20REQUEST&body=Dear%20Craig%20Travel%20team%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20submit%20an%20online%20booking%20request%20for%20the%20**East%20Africa%20journey**%20departing%20in%20**September%202026.**%0A%0AI%20understand%20that%20this%20departure%20is%20not%20currently%20available%20for%20immediate%20confirmation%20and%20that%20availability%20must%20be%20requested%20with%20your%20local%20suppliers%2Fground%20partners.%20I%20realize%20it%20can%20take%20approximately%20**5%E2%80%937%20business%20days**%20%28sometimes%20longer%29%20to%20receive%20confirmation%20or%20an%20update%20from%20the%20suppliers.%0A%0AI%20give%20permission%20for%20a%20sales%20agent%20to%20contact%20me%20by%20phone%20or%20email%20to%20discuss%20availability%2C%20pricing%2C%20accommodation%2C%20any%20waitlist%20possibilities%2C%20or%20alternative%20departures%2Foptions%20if%20this%20journey%20cannot%20be%20confirmed.%0A%0A**My%20contact%20details%3A**%0A%0AFirst%20name%3A%0ALast%20name%3A%0APhone%20number%3A%0AEmail%20address%3A%0A%0APlease%20indicate%20whether%20you%20would%20like%20a%20double%2Ftwin%20accommodation%20or%20a%20single%20room%20%28single%20supplement%20applies%29.%0A%0A) [Download Brochure](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/cJ6xaAt/EastAfricaSep2026) [Female Willing to Share Accommodation](/destinations/female-willing-share-accommodation) [![East Africa map 2026](/sites/default/files/2025-10/map_East_Africa_2025.jpg)](https://www.craigtravel.com/sites/default/files/2025-10/map_East_Africa_2025.jpg) ### Tour Highlights - Embark on thrilling safari adventures in Kenya and Tanzania in special 4x4 safari vehicles - In Nairobi, visit the Karen Blixen Museum, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and the Giraffe Centre - Discover the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a caring refuge for orphaned and rescued chimpanzees from across Africa - Experience the thrill of encountering the legendary Big Five in the Serengeti and Tarangire National Park - Experience Masai Mara’s Great Migration, marveling at thousands of wildebeests and zebras - Revel in the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights) known for the density and variety of its game - Indulge in a delightful lunch at Gibb's Farm and explore the underground homes of the Iraqw people - Drive to Olduvai Gorge, offering fascinating insights into early human existence and evolution ### Inclusive Features - Return economy group airfare from Canada, and internal flights - First class hotels and lodges as indicated or similar - All game drives as indicated - All entrance fees and sightseeing as described - 39 meals as noted in the itinerary (B - 14 breakfasts, L - 13 lunches, D - 12 dinners) - Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania for Canadian passport holders - All gratuities, surcharges, taxes and fees for included services - Airport transfers in Canada or equivalent value with purchase of group airfare - Services of your Canadian journey leaders plus professional drivers/guides in Kenya and Tanzania ### Itinerary Overview Full View DEPART CANADA September 20, 2026 Tour members gather in Toronto for the overnight flights to Nairobi. NAIROBI, KENYA September 21, 2026 Upon our late arrival in Nairobi, we'll be greeted and swiftly transported to our ideally located hotel near the city centre. **DoubleTree by Hilton** (2 nights) NAIROBI September 22, 2026 Today unfolds with touching encounters with adorable orphaned baby elephants and rhinos at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Following a delightful welcome lunch, there will be an opportunity to feed endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. We’ll cap off our adventure with a guided tour of the historic Karen Blixen Museum, dating back to 1914, for a fascinating glimpse into Kenya's earlier days. Breakfast, Lunch MOUNT KENYA / SWEETWATERS September 23, 2026 Heading north, we traverse a rich agricultural region, home to the Kikuyu tribe, before entering a transitional zone that separates the populous central region from the arid north. Here, around the base of Mount Kenya, we discover an area known for its extensive game. Our camp, overlooking a floodlit waterhole, provides unforgettable opportunities to observe and photograph animals in their natural habitat. After settling in, embark on your first thrilling game drive in this reserve, home to herds of impalas, lions, leopards, elephants, and zebras. **Sweetwaters Luxury Tented Camp** (2 nights) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SWEETWATERS RESERVE September 24, 2026 Enjoy a thrilling full day of game viewing, beginning with an early morning drive when the light is optimal and wildlife is most active. Our route will trace the Ewaso Nyiro River, a renowned habitat teeming with game drawn to the area's dry plains despite the ever-present predators. A standout feature of our stay awaits at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a unique haven established through collaboration between the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and the Jane Goodall Institute. Nestled within the riverine forest and savannah grassland, this sanctuary is home to over 40 orphaned chimps, promising an unforgettable highlight of our journey. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner LAKE NAKURU September 25, 2026 Venture through the Aberdare Mountains and into the Great Rift Valley, a complex rift system that extends through the heart of Africa and is considered the cradle of humankind. Today, the region is known as a birder’s paradise. Lake Nakuru National Park hosts vibrant flocks of lesser flamingos and diverse game, including lions, leopards, rhinos, and hyenas. After lunch, indulge in a game drive around the lake before a comfortable overnight stay. **Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge** (1 night) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MASAI MARA September 26, 2026 Travel down the valley into the core of the Masai Mara, the beating heart of Kenya’s safari experience. Timed with the Great Migration, witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras roaming the extensive grasslands. Enjoy a late afternoon drive through this exciting reserve, home to a huge population of nomadic animals. **Mara Serena Safari Lodge** (3 nights) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MASAI MARA September 27, 2026 Explore the park's abundance of game, blessed with permanent water. Be on the lookout for vast herds of zebra and wildebeest, along with the predators that follow them. Typically, these herds arrive to graze on fresh grass and to take advantage of the rich grazing in the reserve. For a truly unique perspective, optional hot air balloon rides are available at an additional cost. Glide silently above the breathtaking landscape, taking in the migration from a bird’s-eye view as the sun rises, an unforgettable experience that truly elevates your safari adventure. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner MASAI MARA September 28, 2026 Dawn breaks on another extraordinary safari in this rich ecosystem. The herds and their hunters remain the main event. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ISIBANIA / SERENGETI September 29, 2026 A short flight brings us to Isibania, where we cross into Tanzania. Another flight takes us to the heart of the Serengeti, where we meet our new drivers/guides. Experience an afternoon game drive and unwind in a deluxe lodge overlooking the vast plains for the next three nights. **Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge** (3 nights) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SERENGETI, TANZANIA September 30, 2026 Enjoy exhilarating 4x4 safari drives, featuring open tops for optimal game viewing, twice daily. Seek out diverse wildlife, from predators like cheetahs and hyenas to the renowned Big Five: elephants, buffalo, lions, leopards, and perhaps even the occasional rhino. Relax by the pool during breaks between drives, immersing yourself in the captivating African ambiance. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SERENGETI, TANZANIA October 1, 2026 Enjoy another day at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, with morning and afternoon game drives capturing unforgettable moments amid the Serengeti’s wildlife and stunning landscapes. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner OLDUVAI / NGORONGORO October 2, 2026 Embark on a captivating wildlife expedition to Olduvai Gorge, a significant paleoanthropological site nestled within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Delve into the remnants of ancient history, with footprints dating back over three million years, offering compelling evidence of early human existence. This site has unearthed fossil remains of over sixty hominins, tracing the most continuous and extensive known record of human evolution spanning the past two million years. It also boasts the lengthiest archaeological record of the evolution of stone-tool industries. This amazing caldera, located some 2,000 feet below the surrounding plains and covering just over 100 square miles, is home to an unbelievable density and variety of game. **Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge** (1 night) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK October 3, 2026 This morning we explore the unique underground homes of the Iraqw people. We continue onto Gibb’s Farm for lunch, a remnant of the colonial era, and a lush tropical oasis. Later this afternoon we continue to Tarangire National Park and our lodge. **Tarangire Sopa Lodge** (2 nights) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK October 4, 2026 Enjoy a full day exploring Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and rich diversity of wildlife. During our morning and afternoon game drives, we’ll keep watch for iconic species such as lions, leopards, and elephants. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner KILIMANJARO / CANADA October 5, 2026 After a leisurely morning, bid farewell to Tanzania as we transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for evening flights back to Canada. Breakfast ARRIVE CANADA October 6, 2026 Arriving Toronto this afternoon, we make flight connections home across Canada. 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Deposit is **$1,500 per person**. \*Land-only price is based on joining the group at the hotel in Nairobi and leaving the group at the hotel in Tarangire National Park, and includes internal flights, plus related taxes and fees. Airfares from other gateways are available on request. Airfares and carrier are subject to change and will be confirmed prior to final payment. Refer to inclusive features for details. Tour price is based on sharing a twin-bedded room. Prices are based on a minimum of 15 members and on rates, taxes, and fees effective October 2025, and are subject to change due to factors beyond our control. Insurance is NOT INCLUDED but is highly recommended. Premiums are calculated based on the individual’s age, destination (country), trip length, and trip booking window – please contact our staff to receive a quote. Your coverage starts on the effective date of your confirmation of coverage. Please discuss your insurance coverage prior to booking. Refer to the enrollment form for [terms and conditions](https://www.craigtravel.com/terms-conditions). #### CT Rating **3.5/5 - CHALLENGING** While we will be staying in superior lodges and hotels throughout this journey, members should be aware that travel in Africa is often over very rough dusty roads, in small 4x4 vehicles with difficult access. Members will require immunization against yellow fever and should take precautions against malaria. A yellow fever certification may be required to enter Tanzania. The itinerary may be affected by local conditions and late adjustments may be required. All participants must be in good physical condition to fully enjoy this adventure. [Email Us]() #### Journey Leader ![Profile picture for user Deborah Hart](/sites/default/files/styles/user/public/pictures/2025-11/Deb%20Hart.png?h=57024e64&itok=KSK3j4Xt) Deborah Hart - has been a minister with the United Church of Canada for over 30 years. 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