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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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