Explore the Exclusive sights of East Africa
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Embark on this 15-day trip exploring Kenya and Tanzania, where a whirlwind of adventure, incredible wildlife sightings, idyllic beaches, and a selection of East Africa’s most iconic landscapes await you. Travel to Kenya for a stop in Laikipia, northeast of the Great Rift Valley. Here, discover the beauty of the Ol Jogi Conservancy that overlooks Mount Kenya. Afterwards, head to the world-famous Maasai Mara and its wildlife-rich surroundings. Enjoy a memorable hot air balloon flight over the plains, where you will be able to view giant elephants from a bird’s eye view, and encounter creatures great and small on thrilling game drives before the next leg of your journey, which will take you across the border to Tanzania. Find yourself in the endless plains of the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park, renowned for hosting the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. After getting your fill of safari adventures, your journey culminates with a flight to idyllic Thanda Island, for a stay in an exclusive villa. As one of the African continent’s most pristine and idyllic beach destinations, this promises the perfect end to your East African travels. All accommodation options are personalized with a slice of safari and beach.
- Guided walks
- Horse riding (guided)
- Game Drive
- Short bush walks (seasonal)
- Bush picnics
- Snorkelling
- Deep-sea fishing
- Sailing
- Watch sea turtles nesting
- Track the endangered black rhino in Laikipia
- Exploring and looking for the Big Five
- Take the plunge and learn to Scuba dive
- Swim with the gentlest giant of the ocean, the whale shark
- Engage with local communities and share your stories
- Soar above the textured landscape of Serengeti on a hot air balloon safari
- Meet the distinguished Maasai and the privilege of being a guest in their home
- Dive in the deep, and explore the magnificence of the underwater world on the pristine Thanda Island
Your first stop on this adventure is in Laikipia, Kenya. Where you will spend a 3-night stay at Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy, a private ranch and wildlife sanctuary situated on the magnificent Laikipia Plateau. This sole-use lodge offers 13 gorgeous cottage suites. Stay at the Simba and Mbogo Master Suites or Swara and Gerenuk, featuring king-size beds, a wood-burning fireplace, two bathrooms and two dressing rooms. Mbogo has an office and an additional room that can be used as a children’s room. Spacious verandas overlook the busy waterhole and the dazzling outdoors. The guest areas and suites are adorned with beautiful sculptures and unique art pieces.
Enjoy delicious meals in the restaurant or on the veranda and tuck into dishes prepared with the freshest ingredients from the organic gardens. Spend time in the lounge opening onto a veranda with sensational sightings of the natural beauty, unwind in the spa with a massage and detox in the Moroccan style steam room. Watch movies with popcorn in the cinema room, swap stories around the bar, peruse the books in the library and play games in the games room.
Be captivated by exciting adventures such as game drives, tracking African wild dogs and eastern black rhinos, walking safaris, discovering the intricacies of the bush, rock climbing, horse riding, fishing, hiking, helicopter flights, and visiting the Wildlife Rescue Centre where you can participate in conservation activities.
Your second stop is in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, where you will enjoy a 3-night stay at Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp. Located on the Olderkesi Conservancy, bordering the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, Cottar’s 1920’s Safari Camp and Bush Villa capture the romantic spirit of safari from a bygone era.
The camp’s 11 spacious tents are sumptuously furnished with safari antiques, four-poster beds, dressing rooms, ensuite bathrooms, outdoor verandahs and the diligent attention of private butlers. Also set within the camp is the Cottar’s Bush Villa, the only private luxury home in the Maasai Mara. Rented only on an exclusive basis, the Bush Villa comes with a dedicated staff of eight, a large living room, a dining room, a magnificent viewing deck, five ensuite bedrooms, a private swimming pool and a dedicated game drive vehicle and guide.
Adhering to the highest standards of guiding, Cottars offers one-of-a-kind day and night game drives, bush walks, swimming and fishing. After an unforgettable day of exploring the plains of the great annual wildebeest migration, catching sight of the Big Five, and respectfully interacting with the local Maasai community, guests can look forward to delectable fine dining, relaxing in the reading room, cooling down in the sparkling pool with a sundowner or indulging in a pampering spa treatment.
The third stop of your trip is in the Northern Serengeti in Tanzania, where you will spend a thrilling 3 nights at Lamai Serengeti. Tucked into the iconic Kogakuria Kopje in the northern Serengeti, Lamai Serengeti commands never-ending views over the magnificent Mara River valley. Twelve carefully designed tents are split between two entirely separate camps, the Main Camp and the smaller Private Camp. Constructed from a clever blend of canvas, Ferro and natural poles, the tents boast spacious verandas spread amongst the rocks, each with exceptional views.
Guests can cool off from the heat of the day in one of two natural rock swimming pools or lose track of time browsing through the fascinating contents of the library and map room. Cocktails are served in the fantasy bar area, with cosy nooks hidden among the massive boulders. Game drive adventures explore the magnificent wildlife of the Serengeti, while guests can also indulge in short guided walks, bush picnics and spectacular sundowner stops.
Perfectly positioned between the mainland of Tanzania and the Mafia Island District, Thanda Island is one of the few truly exclusive tropical islands in the world. Here, you will spend the remainder of your trip, surrounded by the island’s magnificent coral reefs and marine reserve. The island offers guests the unique opportunity to swim with the gentlest giant of the ocean, the whale shark, and watch sea turtles nesting.
Combining beach house elegance with authentic East African flair, the island offers just one luxuriously stylish private villa with five spacious suites and two rustic yet chic Tanzanian bandas. The expansive living area features incredible extravagances, including an indoor aquarium, a Steinway grand piano, an extensive wine collection, a cigar humidor, a cocktail bar, a pizza oven, a glass rim-flow swimming pool and a wrap-around dining area with a 180-degree view of the endless ocean.
To complete this island retreat, Thanda Island has a dedicated team to look after guests including an executive head chef, a butler, a hostess, a housekeeper, a cocktail barman, boatmen, a snorkelling guide, a dive instructor, a fishing guide and a spa therapist. With exceptional luxury, service and style, Thanda Island is the epitome of an island paradise.
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, make your way to the arrivals hall where an andBeyond team will welcome and drive you to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled charter flight to Nanyuki Airport.
Nanyuki is your gateway to Laikipia County of Kenya lying northwest of Mount Kenya. When you touch ground here, you will be just north (0 01 North) of the Equator! Spend your 3 night stay at Ol Jogi in a luxurious and comfortable Cottage Suite on an exclusive use basis with an ensuite bathroom.
Your stay includes all meals, all beverages (including alcohol, fine wines & champagnes), surprise bush dinners, lunches, and sundowners in amazing locations on the conservancy, 4×4 guided game drives, guided wilderness walks & horse riding accompanied by a guide, wi-fi, laundry (no dry cleaning available), Hammam access and all treatments, gratuities and transfers by vehicles if required from Nanyuki.
Included activities: Guided walks, Horse riding (Guided) and Game Drives
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Nanyuki Airport where a scheduled charter flight awaits you for your onward arrangements to Keekorok Airstrip in the quintessential Maasai Mara. This safari delivers many attractions and is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game as well as the two million animals that make up the Great Migration.
Discover the thrill of safari during your 3-night stay at Cottars 1920s in a Private House with an ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, water, tea & coffee, local drinks (soft drinks, house wines, beers and selected spirits), safari activities, Cottar’s Warrior School kids entertainment program, Cottar’s private airstrip & Keekorok airstrip transfers, canvas bush baths, transfers to cultural visits, laundry and nanny.
Included activities: Safari activities
Enjoy a lovely breakfast before your road transfer to Keekorok Airstrip in time for your scheduled charter flight to Migori Airstrip. Upon your arrival at Migori Airstrip, you will be met and transferred by road from Migori Airstrip to Tarime Airstrip. This will include clearing customs and immigration before connecting to Tanzania. Connect on your scheduled flight to Kogatende.
Relax for 3 nights at Lamai Serengeti Private Lodge in an intimate room with an ensuite bathroom with a shower only. Your stay includes all meals, and activities on a shared basis: bush picnics, private road transfers to/from Kogatende airstrip, drinks (except champagne & premium wines), tourism development levy and laundry.
Included activities: Game drives, bush picnics and short bush walks (seasonal)
After enjoying your breakfast, you will be transferred by road to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled charter flight to Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal. Despite its name, which means abode of peace in Arabic, Dar es Salaam is Tanzania’s largest and busiest city. It is also the country’s most important business and commercial hub, situated right on the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a Helicopter transfer flight from Dar es Salaam Domestic Terminal to Thanda Island Private Marine Reserve.
Enjoy your 5-night stay at Thanda Island Private Marine Reserve in a villa with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals, return boat transfers from Mafia Island, drinks, including Thanda’s selection of wine, spirits, champagnes and cocktails, activities & facilities including swimming with whale sharks (October – March), fishing, jet-skiing, SUP boarding, wakeboarding, beach volleyball, floodlit tennis court, air-conditioned gym, unlimited spa treatments, Arab Dhow day cruising with lunch/ sunset beverages, conservation fee, Wi-fi, laundry (no dry-cleaning available).
Included activities: Snorkelling, Deep sea fishing and Sailing
Enjoy a speedy helicopter transfer from Thanda Island to the Dar es Salaam domestic terminal where an andBeyond team member will transfer you to the international terminal in time for your onward arrangements (approximately 5 minutes).
Dates are flexible so please make an enquiry and tell us a range of dates you are considering so we can check availability.
Don’t Miss Out
Ol Jogi Wildlife Conservancy
- Take a dip in the sparkling swimming pool, a glorious respite from the heat, set with tropical plants, islands and a waterfall
- Enjoy watching iconic wildlife from a secret tunnel as they go about their everyday life
- Get active and work up an appetite on the tennis court, in the fitness centre or with a fun game of table
tennis
Cottars 1920’s Safari Camp
- Run by a fifth-generation safari family with over 100 years of experience, this award-winning camp offers a bespoke safari experience like no other
- Relax in a traditional canvas bath outside your tent as you sip champagne and soak in the outstanding view
- Go for an early morning run with a member of the local Maasai community
Lamai Serengeti
- Sink into the deep sofa on your private veranda and admire the magnificent scenery spread out below don’t forget your binoculars to scan the horizon for the rich resident wildlife
- If you’re travelling in a group of four to twelve, book into the smaller Private Camp – you’ll never even know that the Main Camp exists!
- Make the most of the spectacular views in your very own secluded outdoor shower
Thanda Island
- Join the island’s master oyster pickers on an oyster hunt as they remove them from the rocks and open them for you to enjoy right there, with a glass of the finest champagne
- Enjoy an exotic Arabian themed evening of indulgence, with chiffon drapes, incense, Afghan rugs, low tables, Arabian music and culinary delights
- Indulge in a special Thanda Island massage, facial or body treatment on the beach or in the privacy of your suite
- Meet and Greet service at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Accommodation inclusions as per itinerary above
- All meals and local brands of drink as per itinerary
- All charter, helicopter and scheduled flights as per itinerary
- All scheduled & private road transfers as per itinerary
- Tanzania / Kenya National park fees
- Tanzania Tourism Development Levy
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
- Administration fee
- All Flights
- Health Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Vaccinations
- Visas
- Carbon Offsetting through Climate Care
- Adventure seekers
- Wildlife and safari enthusiasts
- Groups and Families that enjoy exclusivity
Suitable for ages 6 to 65
Some safaris/activities require adult supervision at all times.
