Breathtaking wildebeest migration though the Serengeti - Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Discoverer, Kenya

Breathtaking wildebeest migration though the Serengeti | Kyle Super

A lone Serengeti Zebra - Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Discoverer, Kenya

A lone Serengeti Zebra | Peter Brooke

Cultural interactions with Maasai communities

The ever elusive leopard - Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Discoverer, Kenya

The ever elusive leopard | Pat Collins

Up close in Ngorongoro Crater - Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Discoverer, Kenya

Up close in Ngorongoro Crater | Kyle Super

Lounging lions in the trees of the Serengeti plains - Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Discoverer, Kenya

Lounging lions in the trees of the Serengeti plains | Gesine Cheung

A big group of wildebeests crossing a small river in the African savannah

Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Discoverer

A comprehensive East African safari following key regions of the Great Migration route.

Kenya, Tanzania

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Trip Code: DKT

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Essential Information

Duration

15 Days

Activities

Wildlife Safari

Accommodation

7 nights permanent safari camp
3 nights safari lodge
4 nights hotel

Meals

14 Dinners
13 Lunches
14 Breakfasts

Difficulty Grading: Adventure touring
These adventure tours visit remote areas of the world where facilities are often basic. Tours will often involve long journeys and rough roads. Sightseeing and optional day walks are often included. To enjoy these adventures we suggest you are reasonably fit, healthy, have a moderately active lifestyle and have a positive attitude. The fitter you are for your trip, the more of a holiday it will be. * Suggested preparation: Two or three times a week, we recommend you walk on undulating terrain for an hour or more, for at least 3 months prior to departure.
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Adventure touring

Carbon Footprint

41kg of CO₂-e PP per day

(580kg of CO₂-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

Travel through key regions of the Great Migration’s year round route across Kenya and Tanzania
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the continent’s most concentrated wildlife sanctuaries
Experience striking landscape contrasts from Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro to Tarangire’s baobab studded savannah and Lake Manyara’s Rift Valley setting
Cultural encounters with Maasai communities and time in Nairobi visiting key conservation and historical sites
Spend three nights in the world-renowned Serengeti for in-depth wildlife exploration across its plains, rocky outcrops and river systems

Overview

This 15 day safari traces key regions of the Great Migration route. Each year, more than 1.5 million wildebeest, accompanied by hundreds of thousands of zebra and gazelle, move in a vast circular pattern between Tanzania and Kenya. This continuous, year-round migration follows seasonal rainfall and fresh grazing, with predators such as lion, cheetah and crocodile closely tracking the herds.

In Kenya, explore Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve, where sweeping savannah plains support exceptional predator sightings and seasonal wildebeest migration activity.

Crossing into Tanzania, the journey continues through Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab and Lake Manyara National Park beneath the Rift Valley escarpment. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage listed volcanic caldera, offers one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife experiences, including opportunities to see endangered black rhino. Three nights in the Serengeti allow time to explore this vast ecosystem.

Beyond wildlife, the itinerary includes cultural interactions with Maasai communities, a village visit near Lake Victoria, and time in Nairobi to explore the Karen Blixen Museum and conservation initiatives such as the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

Accommodation is in carefully selected permanent tented camps and safari lodges that provide comfort and excellent access to the parks, allowing you to immerse yourself in the safari environment while travelling in small group of no more than 12 people, with experienced local guides.

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Upon your arrival, you will be collected from the airport and transferred to your hotel for relaxation and overnight. There will be an arrival briefing tomorrow morning at 8.00am after breakfast. Accommodation: Boma Nairobi Hotel or similar

Meals: D

After breakfast, there will be an arrival briefing at 8.00am. Kindly ensure you are packed and checked out prior to your pre-departure meeting as you will depart shortly after this. The day starts with a morning game drive in Narobi National Park. We then make our way to the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage for a visit. The institution is named after the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to 1976. The baby animals are are transported from the national park to the orphanage for a mud bath, and you'll have the opportunity to spend an hour with them. Lunch will follow before driving down to Amboseli National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 240 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours

Meals: B,L,D

Today we will head into the Amboseli National Park for a full day of game viewing in one of Kenya’s most famous parks. Amboseli is known for its huge elephant bulls with their magnificent tusks, which make for the ultimate safari picture with the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar

Meals: B,L,D

This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the border and then onwards to Arusha. En route, we pass the Marangu waterfalls – which is a moderately strenuous walk (we do recommend sturdy shoes and a degree of walking fitness). We continue to Arusha via Moshi town – the gateway to the Kilimanjaro National Park. Kindly be advised there will be a change of Guide and Vehicle at the border crossing into Tanzania. Accommodation: African Tulip Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 210 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (border crossing dependent)

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, we will depart for Tarangire National Park for a full day’s game drive. The breath-taking views of the Masai Steppe, and the mountains to the south, make a stop at Tarangire a truly memorable experience. Tarangire is as well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra. Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 150 km Approx. driving time: 4 hours

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and set off towards Lake Manyara National Park. The spectacular reserve is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. We enjoy a scenic drive in the park known not only for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions. Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 130 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, we set out to experience the cultural diversity of Mto-wa-Mbu, starting at the market and visiting a Chagga family producing banana beer and passing by many different farms. On the way, your guide will introduce you to the various fruits and vegetables growing in the area and explain the irrigation system that sustains local crops. After having a delicious, home-cooked meal in a local Mama’s home, we enjoy a visit to the Masai Boma for the cultural encounter of a life time. The Masai people are semi-nomadic herders, who choose to live a traditional lifestyle and are known for their distinctive traditional attire. In the late afternoon we embark on a walking tour to Lake Papyrus (approx 5 km). Here clients can view this magnificent lake filled with abundant birdlife and hippos. If time allows we can do some light trekking up to the waterfall. From here you will view the lake on top of the Rift valley wall; then onto the banana plantation and rice field, ending off the tour with a local village visit. On completion we return to the lodge for dinner & overnight. Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar

Meals: B,L,D

This morning we have an early departure for a game drive in the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. At nearly 2300m, the highlands around Ngorongoro Crater has brisk mornings and low cloud sometimes covers the area. Please bring some warm clothing as it can be cold here. The Crater is one of the last refuges for the endangered black rhino in northern Tanzania; the rhino population here is carefully protected and they are quite commonly seen. With over 30,000 animals, the Ngorongoro Crater can be regarded as a “Garden of Eden”. The 100 sq km caldera also has the highest density of lions anywhere in Africa and forms a natural enclosure for all its inhabitants. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we head towards the Serengeti through the stunning Southern Plains sector of the park. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar Approx. distance: 300 km (including the Crater) Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours (mostly at game drive speeds)

Meals: B,L,D

Today you will be spending a full day game driving around the Seronera area of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the Park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and communal campsites. This part of the Serengeti is characterised by open plains of grassland, packed with animals. The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard. The Serengeti National Park is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage area for its wildlife and natural beauty. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar

Meals: B,L,D

We have another exciting day of exploring the Serengeti National Park ahead of us. Famed for its annual migration, the Serengeti offers amazing game viewing at any time of the year: herds of buffalo, groups of elephant and giraffe, zebra, eland, topi, kongoni, impala and gazelle, among other wildlife. With lunch boxes provided we continue with game drives throughout the day, scanning the endless plains, spotting many animals and truly realizing just why this national park is so famous. In the late afternoon we drive back to the lodge for overnight. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast we make our way to Lake Victoria. We pass through the villages of the Sukuma tribe, who grow ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on here simply as it has done for ages, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th century. Some leisure time in the afternoon, or to possibly take a bird walk along the lake shore. Accommodation: Serenity on the Lake or similar Approx. distance: 250 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds)

Meals: B,L,D

This morning you have the opportunity to take part in a boat excursion to one of the local fishing villages, before we bid Lake Victoria farewell and continue our journey northwards across the border into Kenya. Here we head to the Masai Mara, the traditional land of the Masai people, who are permitted to graze their cattle in this area. The Masai Mara covers an area that includes the riverine forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and the open plains of the savannah. Kindly be advised there will be a change of Guide and Vehicle at the border crossing into Kenya. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 270 km Approx. driving time: 6-8 hours (border crossing dependent)

Meals: B,L,D

Today we spend the whole day game viewing in the world famous Masai Mara National Park. Here the various habitats are home to a great variety of game including lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, wildebeest (gnu), giraffe, buffalo, jackal, topi, gazelle, impala and elephant. Hippopotamus and crocodile are also plentiful in the rivers and the bird life is very abundant. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast we head off towards Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. We visit the Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum. The museum is the beautiful and historic farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of “Out of Africa”, lived between 1917 and 1931 until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. In the late afternoon arrive at your hotel. If time allows, we visit the Kazuri Beads Centre and workshop for those interested in shopping. Kazuri means "small and beautiful" in Swahili and it describes each striking ceramic bead which is shaped by hand by the women employed at the Kazuri workshop. Nairobi is a cosmopolitan, lively and interesting city. Its central business district is nicely compact and it is therefore a great place to tune into modern urban African life. Later in the afternoon, we head to the hotel for dinner and overnight. Accommodation: Boma Nairobi Hotel or similar Approx. distance: 280 km Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight. NOTE - This trip also runs in the reverse direction on different dates.

Meals: B

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Meals: D

After breakfast, there will be an arrival briefing at 8.00am. Kindly ensure you are packed and checked out prior to your pre-departure meeting as you will depart shortly after this. The day starts with a morning game drive in Narobi National Park. We then make our way to the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage for a visit. The institution is named after the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to 1976. The baby animals are brought from the national park for a mud-bath at the orphanage, where for an hour you will be around them. Afterwards we head to the Masai Mara, the traditional land of the Masai people, who are permitted to graze their cattle in this area. The Masai Mara covers an area that includes the riverine forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and the open plains of the savannah. Accommodation: Mara Eden Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 280 km Approx. driving time: 5-6 hours

Meals: B,L,D

This morning we continue our journey southwards across the border into Tanzania and on to Lake Victoria. Some leisure time in the afternoon, or to possibly take a bird walk along the lake shore. Kindly be advised there will be a change of Guide and Vehicle at the border crossing into Tanzania. Accommodation: Serenity on the Lake or similar Approx. distance: 270 km Approx. driving time: 6-8 hours (border crossing dependent)

Meals: B,L,D

This morning you have the opportunity to take part in a boat excursion to one of the local fishing villages, before we bid Lake Victoria farewell and continue our journey Southwards to Serengeti National Park. We pass through the villages of the Sukuma tribe, who grow ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on here simply as it has done for ages, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th century. We head towards the Serengeti through the stunning central Plains. This is the area that the Serengeti is best known for – the endless, undulating grass savannah with rocky outcrops that serve as isolated wildlife refuges. Accommodation: Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp or similar Approx. distance: 250 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (including game drive speeds)

Meals: B,L,D

This morning we have an early departure through stunning Southern Plains of the Serengeti. We continue for a game drive in the world renowned Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience. The Ngorongoro Crater boasts all of the ‘Big 5’, including a small population of endangered black rhino. At nearly 2300m, the highlands around Ngorongoro Crater has brisk mornings and low cloud sometimes covers the area. Please bring some warm clothing as it can be cold here. The Crater is one of the last refuges for the endangered black rhino in northern Tanzania; the rhino population here is carefully protected and they are quite commonly seen. With over 30,000 animals, the Ngorongoro Crater can be regarded as a “Garden of Eden”. The 100 sq km caldera also has the highest density of lions anywhere in Africa and forms a natural enclosure for all its inhabitants. In the late afternoon we arrive in the small village of Karatu for overnight. Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 400 km (including the Crater) Approx. driving time: 6-7 hours (mostly at game drive speeds)

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and set off towards Lake Manyara National Park. The spectacular reserve is located at the north-western corner of Lake Manyara, a hallow soda lake, which lies at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. We enjoy a scenic drive in the park known not only for its large flocks of flamingos, but also for the elusive tree climbing lions. Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or similar Approx. distance: 130 km Approx. driving time: 2-3 hours

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and set off towards Tarangire National Park for a half day’s game drive. The breath-taking views of the Masai Steppe, and the mountains to the south, make a stop at Tarangire a truly memorable experience. Tarangire is as well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the centre of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephant, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebra. In the late afternoon we arrive in the town of Arusha – the gateway to the Kilimanjaro National Park. Accommodation: African Tulip or similar Approx. distance: 150 km Approx. driving time: 4 hours

Meals: B,L,D

This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we make our way to the border and then onwards to Amboseli. En route, we pass the Marangu waterfalls – which is a moderately strenuous walk (we do recommend sturdy shoes and a degree of walking fitness). We continue north to Amboseli National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon. Kindly be advised there will be a change of Guide and Vehicle at the border crossing into Kenya. Accommodation: Kibo Safari Camp or similar Approx. distance: 210 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours (border crossing dependent)

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, we continue back to Nairobi. We enjoy a picnic lunch before we visit the Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum. The museum is the beautiful and historic farmhouse where Karen Blixen, author of “Out of Africa”, lived between 1917 and 1931 until she left Kenya after a series of personal tragedies. In the late afternoon arrive at your hotel. If time allows, we visit the Kazuri Beads Centre and workshop for those interested in shopping. Kazuri means "small and beautiful" in Swahili and it describes each striking ceramic bead which is shaped by hand by the women employed at the Kazuri workshop. Accommodation: Boma Nairobi Hotel or similar Approx. distance: 240 km Approx. driving time: 4-5 hours

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight. NOTE - This trip also runs in the reverse direction on different dates.

Meals: B

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40 scheduled departures between 18 Oct 2026 and 27 Dec 2027.

Departs 18 Oct 2026 – ends 1 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Departs 26 Oct 2026 – ends 9 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Departs 8 Nov 2026 – ends 22 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Departs 16 Nov 2026 – ends 30 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Departs 29 Nov 2026 – ends 13 Dec 2026 (15 days)
Departs 7 Dec 2026 – ends 21 Dec 2026 (15 days)
… and 34 more departures.

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What's included?

Included

14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners
7 nights in 3 star permanent safari camps on a twinshare basis
3 nights in 3 star safari lodges on a twinshare basis
4 nights in 3 star hotels on a twinshare basis
Game drives and excursions as listed in itinerary
National park and conservation fees
Private safari transport
English speaking local driver-guides
Airport transfers (days 1 and 15 only)

Not included

Flights
Travel insurance
Visas
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Arrival and departure transfers if not arriving/departing on days 1 and 15
Bottled water and alcoholic drinks
Optional activities and sightseeing
Tips

About your guide

You will be in the expert care of our local representatives in Kenya and Tanzania. There is no overall tour leader on this trip; rather a combination of local guides who are specialists in their field in their country.

Reviews (2)

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The wildlife viewing was incredible! We were able to take superb photos and the knowledge guides were enjoyable. We were impressed with our accommodations and especially the tented camps. The service at the camps were first rate!

A. Bendig|Ontario, Canada

5 Oct 2018

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Trip overall was terrific. Changes that could be made to future safaris. Game drives should only go out early morning, return to camp by 11am. 2nd game drive should start about 3pm until sunset. Rest at camp from 11am to 3pm. Boxed lunches should be deleted as they were well below standard & not terrible. Rift Valley Photographic Lodge was below standard & one night is plenty. The road in & out of the Lodge was absolutely terrible. My room had a terrible smell from shower drain & I was moved. The next room had no hot water until I chased it up. Swimming pools were all empty. Cut out long village walk as too hot & drive onto next lodge. You need at least 2 full days in the fantastic Ambroseli park. Masai Mara should be 2 full days experience & 2 full days in Ngorongoro Crater. Completely drop day 8 cultural experience etc from itinerary. We were all charged USD20 to visit Masia village but found out later Masai visit was free in initerary. The jeep in Kenya was old & very uncomfortable. The jeep in Tanzania was modern, a good ride & very uncomfortable. That part of the tour needs to be looked due to jeep travelling time.

Gregory Morris|Mandurah, WA

10 Sep 2022

Extra trip info

Accommodation Will My Trip Run?Wildlife Safari Safety

Relax and animal watch directly from your own room at the Simba Lodge in Tarangire National Park

Tarangire Simba Lodge

Tarangire National Park is a standout on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Abundant with wildlife - particularly during the dry season - it’s a dream destination for safari enthusiasts. Conveniently located near the new Sangaiwe Gate, Tarangire Simba Lodge offers accommodation in sixteen classic canvas safari tents, each permanently set beneath a thatched roof for comfort and charm.

This is an example of some of the gorgeous accommodation you can experience along your adventure, please note this property or similar may be used.

Kibo Safari Camp

Kibo Safari Camp features 73 self-contained tents, offering single, double, triple, and family options. Each tent is furnished with custom-designed beds, handcrafted from local bush logs—perfect for a restful night under the African sky.

This is an example of some of the gorgeous accommodation you can experience along your adventure, please note this property or similar may be used.

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.

Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.

Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.

Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

Early morning game viewing walk in Hlane National Park in Swaziland

Your safety is our main priority

Africa's wildlife is wild and unfenced. On many wildlife safaris you may meet them on foot, or from a vehicle. Walking in big-game country carries some risk, and the safeguards are not the same in every country.

Rules on firearms, guide qualifications, group size and how close you may approach an animal are set country by country, park by park. Many incorrectly assume that every wildlife safari in Africa travels with an armed ranger. Several countries prohibit firearms outright. Where an armed escort is required, it is supplied by the park authority.

What is consistent is how these trips operate. You walk in a small group with a professional local guide who knows the country and the animals in it. We do not include captive or hands-on wildlife encounters in any itinerary.

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