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11 Day Kenya & Tanzania Walking and Game Drive Safari

Tarangire national park

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Overview:

Step into the raw beauty of East Africa with The November Ultimate Walking Safari — an 11-day cross-border adventure that fuses the best of Tanzania’s and Kenya’s wild landscapes. Designed for those seeking authentic, ground-level experiences, this itinerary blends guided walking safaris, intimate fly-camping under the stars, and enriching wildlife encounters in Tarangire and Samburu.

You’ll traverse dramatic ecosystems on foot, engage with local rangers, and enjoy exclusive evenings beside campfires in remote settings. Whether you opt for luxury or midrange accommodation, the essence of this journey lies in its slow rhythm, rich learning, and unfiltered connection to nature.


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Luxury Accommodation

Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps, offering comfort and stunning views.

Flexible Start Dates

Begin your journey on any available day that suits your schedule.

Customizable Itinerary

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Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Activities & Transportation

  • Activities: Kenya & Tanzania Walking and Game Drive Safari
  • Game drives: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Transfer: A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Tour Highlights:

  • Tour Start and End

    Arusha

    Nairobi

  • Can be Customized as:

    Private SafarisWalking SafarisGame Drive SafarisFamily SafarisHoneymoon SafarisStudent Group ToursSenior Traveler ToursBig Five Safaris
  • Duration:

    Day: 11 Night: 10
  • You Visit:

    Samburu National Reserve Tarangire National Park

Drinks:

  • Water
  • Wine
  • Beer
  • Juice
  • Coffee

special dishes:

  • Vegan

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

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Day 2: Guided Walking Safari & Classic Game Drive

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Day 3: Deep Wilderness Game Drive – Tarangire National Park

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Day 4: Maasai Cultural Experience & Guided Walking Safari

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Day 5: Tarangire → Arusha → Nairobi → Samburu – The Journey North Begins

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Day 6: Walking Safari & Wildlife Drive – Samburu National Reserve

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Day 7: Samburu Cultural & Ecological Immersion

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Day 8: Night Game Drive & Bush Dinner – Samburu Wilderness

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Day 9: Sunrise Walk & Conservation Conversations

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Day 10: Game Drive & Bush Breakfast – Samburu Farewell

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Day 11: Transfer to Nairobi – Optional Cultural Visit & Departure

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Tarangire National Park

Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed with VIP service. Enjoy a scenic transfer to Tarangire National Park, known for its dramatic baobabs and dense elephant population. Settle in, sip sundowners, and prepare for the days ahead.

Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana

  • Ultra-Luxury: Forest Chem Chem 

Meals: Dinner

Activities: Private road transfer, bush sundowners, orientation

Tarangire National Park

Guided Walking Safari & Classic Game Drive

Day 2: Guided Walking Safari & Classic Game Drive

Awaken early for a guided walking safari through the Tarangire wilderness. Learn to track wildlife, identify medicinal plants, and hear the bush come alive. In the afternoon, a private game drive brings you closer to lion prides, kudu, and majestic elephants.

Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana

  • Ultra-Luxury: Forest Chem Chem

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Walking safari, afternoon game drive, starlit dinner

Tarangire National Park

Deep Wilderness Game Drive – Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Deep Wilderness Game Drive – Tarangire National Park

Wake up to the chorus of the wild and begin your day with a hearty bush breakfast. Set off on a full-day game drive through the scenic valleys and ancient baobab-dotted landscapes of Tarangire. Track large elephant herds, observe lion prides lounging near the river, and keep watch for elusive leopards in the woodlands. Enjoy a beautifully arranged picnic lunch at a private spot in the heart of the park, surrounded by nothing but nature.

As the sun begins to dip, return to your lodge for a sunset cocktail overlooking the savannah. Reflect on the day’s discoveries before enjoying a chef-curated dinner under the stars.

Accommodation Options

·          Luxury: Nimali Tarangire

·          Ultra-Luxury: Little Chem Chem

Activities: Full-day private game drive, scenic picnic, sunset sundowner

Highlight: Elephant herds, predator sightings, baobab landscapes

Tarangire National Park

Maasai Cultural Experience & Guided Walking Safari

Day 4: Maasai Cultural Experience & Guided Walking Safari

Today offers a deeper connection to both people and place. After breakfast, head out for a guided walking safari with an expert ranger and Maasai tracker. Learn to interpret animal tracks, examine medicinal plants, and read the subtle language of the bush. This slow-paced exploration allows for a richer sensory encounter with the ecosystem.

Later in the afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village for an authentic cultural exchange. Engage in hands-on beadwork, listen to ancestral stories passed down through generations, and learn about the community's unique ways of coexisting with wildlife.

Return to camp in time for a fireside storytelling session and dinner.

Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Nimali Tarangire

  • Ultra-Luxury: Little Chem Chem

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Walking safari, Maasai cultural experience, fireside storytelling

Highlight: Up-close nature immersion and authentic cultural connection

Samburu National Reserve

Tarangire → Arusha → Nairobi → Samburu – The Journey North Begins

Day 5: Tarangire → Arusha → Nairobi → Samburu – The Journey North Begins

After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire. A scenic transfer takes you to Arusha Airport for your regional flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. On arrival, meet your Kenyan host for a comfortable overland drive or domestic flight north into Samburu, a starkly beautiful dryland reserve carved by the Ewaso Nyiro River.

As you arrive, the golden Samburu landscape greets you with panoramic views and the rhythmic hush of wilderness. Settle into your exclusive camp and sip sundowners overlooking the riverbanks—elephants, vervet monkeys, or reticulated giraffes might wander nearby as the sun dips behind distant hills.

Accommodation Options

·          Luxury: Sasaab Luxury Tented Camp

·          Ultra-Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Watch Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Cross-border flight, scenic drive, welcome sundowner

Highlight: Transition from Tanzania’s baobabs to Kenya’s rugged northern wilderness

Samburu National Reserve

Walking Safari & Wildlife Drive – Samburu National Reserve

Day 6: Walking Safari & Wildlife Drive – Samburu National Reserve

Begin your day on foot, walking in step with a Samburu warrior and professional guide. Learn the hidden language of the landscape: footprints in dust, the call of a francolin, the subtle scent trails of elephants. This walking safari immerses you in a world where the smallest signs carry great meaning.

In the afternoon, embark on a 4x4 game drive to seek out the Samburu Special Five: the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and reticulated giraffe. The arid habitat offers unique photographic opportunities, with stark contrasts between wildlife and terrain.

Accommodation Options

· Luxury: Sasaab Luxury Tented Camp

· Ultra-Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Watch Camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Guided walking safari, afternoon game drive

Highlight: Tracking endemic species and learning traditional bush lore

Samburu National Reserve

Samburu Cultural & Ecological Immersion

Day 7: Samburu Cultural & Ecological Immersion

Today, follow dry riverbeds and climb rocky outcrops as you delve deeper into Samburu’s ecosystem. Alongside expert trackers, you’ll uncover hidden watering holes, spot sunbathing crocodiles, and possibly witness leopard tracks etched into the dust.

In the afternoon, visit a local Samburu village. Engage in meaningful conversation about land stewardship, pastoralist traditions, and the balance between modern conservation and ancient culture. This is a chance to go beyond observation into shared understanding.

Accommodation Options:

     Luxury: Saruni Samburu 

     Ultra-Luxury: Kalepo Camp 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Walking safari, cultural immersion, storytelling by Samburu elders

Highlight: Rare access to both wildlife and Samburu traditions

Samburu National Reserve

Night Game Drive & Bush Dinner – Samburu Wilderness

Day 8: Night Game Drive & Bush Dinner – Samburu Wilderness

As dusk falls, you’ll depart camp on a rare and thrilling nocturnal safari. With the help of red-filtered spotlights, keep your eyes peeled for shy nocturnal animals: porcupines, genet cats, civets, hyenas and with luck, the glinting eyes of a leopard.

Return to camp for an authentic bush dinner under the stars, accompanied by a Samburu guide’s fireside stories of ancient migrations, starlore, and the enduring relationship between people and land.

Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Saruni Samburu

  • Ultra-Luxury: Kalepo Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Night game drive, bush dinner, storytelling

Highlight: Experiencing the unseen wild after dark

Samburu National Reserve

Sunrise Walk & Conservation Conversations

Day 9: Sunrise Walk & Conservation Conversations

Before dawn, set out on a final walking safari to witness the wilderness come alive. The early light reveals active wildlife: zebras moving to the river, dik-diks browsing shrubs, and eagles circling above.

Later, enjoy time at your lodge with optional experiences such as a behind-the-scenes look at anti-poaching efforts, wildlife monitoring, or local artisan projects. This day is yours to move slowly, to listen, and to reflect.

Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: Sasaab

  • Ultra-Luxury: Reteti House .

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Sunrise walk, optional conservation sessions, relaxation

Highlight: Nature at its most gentle and revealing

Samburu National Reserve

Game Drive & Bush Breakfast – Samburu Farewell

Day 10: Game Drive & Bush Breakfast – Samburu Farewell

Today is a tribute to your journey. Begin with a sunrise game drive that captures golden light bathing the wildlife-studded plains. Stop for a luxurious bush breakfast, with coffee and fresh pastries served in the heart of nature.

With cameras full and spirits renewed, enjoy your final afternoon at the lodge, reflecting on the life-changing experience.

  • Luxury: Sasaab

  • Ultra-Luxury: Kalepo Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Activities: Sunrise game drive, open-air breakfast, guided reflection

Highlight: Final big game encounters and wilderness farewell

Nairobi

Transfer to Nairobi – Optional Cultural Visit & Departure

Day 11: Transfer to Nairobi – Optional Cultural Visit & Departure

Depart Samburu after sunrise and transfer to Nairobi. If time allows, explore cultural landmarks like the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum before your international departure.

Accommodation Options:

  • Luxury: None/On request

  • Ultra‑Luxury: None/On request

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Activities: Sunrise walk; Cultural visits; Airport transfer

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Cancelation Policy:

At Eagle Soul Adventure, we understand that plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to our clients while also ensuring the sustainability of our operations and commitments to local service providers.

1. Cancellation by the Client

If you wish to cancel your tour, written notification must be provided to Eagle Soul Adventure via email. The following cancellation charges will apply, calculated from the date the written notice is received:

60 days or more before departure: 20% of the total tour cost (deposit is non-refundable).

45–59 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost.

30–44 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost.

15–29 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost.

14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total tour cost (no refund).

Please note that no refunds will be issued for no-shows or unused portions of the itinerary once the tour has commenced.

2. Cancellation by Eagle Soul Adventure

In rare circumstances where Eagle Soul Adventure must cancel a tour due to force majeure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient bookings, we will notify you as early as possible. You will have the choice to:

Receive a full refund of all payments made, excluding any non-refundable transaction fees

We are not liable for any additional expenses incurred due to tour cancellation, including but not limited to flight changes, visa fees, or travel insurance.

Disclaimer:

At Eagle Soul Adventure, we design journeys with care and purpose. This 8-day experience blends wildlife, culture, and relaxation—crafted for families who value both comfort and connection.

To ensure a smooth and meaningful adventure, please note the following:

  • Nature is unpredictable. Itinerary changes may occur due to weather, airstrip logistics, or park rules—but always with your safety and experience in mind.

  • Wildlife sightings vary. Our expert guides will do their best, but animals roam freely and sightings can't be guaranteed.

  • Accommodations may shift. We select premium, family-friendly stays. If changes are needed, we’ll offer a comparable or upgraded lodge.

  • Travel respectfully. Kindness toward local people, cultures, and environments deepens your journey and helps protect what we love.

  • Photos & media. We may document the trip for future storytelling. If you'd prefer not to be included, let us know in writing before departure.

We look forward to guiding your family through this unforgettable journey.

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