Date: 07-17 Nov, 2026

Why We Created This Itinerary

Three years ago, we decided to rethink the way people travel to Kenya.

Whenever we approached local operators to plan a Kenya trip, almost every itinerary looked identical. Fly into Nairobi > head to Masai Mara > and fly back home. It didn't matter whether you were a six-year-old child or a sixty-five-year-old retiree. Everyone experienced Kenya the same way.

We understand why these itineraries exist. If you're a wildlife photographer or someone who dreams of spending twelve hours a day inside the jungle waiting for the perfect sighting, this style of travel makes perfect sense.

But it wasn't the Africa we were looking for.

So we made a decision.

If we were ever going to Kenya, we would create our own way of experiencing it.

We booked our flights, travelled across East Africa, explored places beyond the usual tourist circuit, and spent weeks piecing together an itinerary that felt young, energetic and full of life.

We had built an itinerary across two countries, Kenya and Tanzania, where Masai Mara forms only about 20 percent of the journey.

The remaining eighty percent takes you through landscapes and experiences that most traditional Kenya itineraries completely miss.

This is a brand new East African itinerary:

So here we are, all excited to host the most exciting East African journey.

This is not simply a Kenya safari.

Every few days, the landscape transforms.

From the endless grasslands to volcanic gorges.

From Mara game drives to Hell's Gate cycling safaris

From freshwater lake safari to snorkelling in coral islands.

From staying in safari lodges to stone houses of Zanzibar

Because when we're travelling halfway across the world, we'd rather come back knowing Africa than simply saying we visited Masai Mara.

From open grasslands to volcanic gorges. From freshwater lakes to coral islands.. From wildlife to history 

Highlights of Our Journey

🦁 Two days game drive in the legendary Masai Mara

Experience one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations through immersive game drives across the iconic savannahs.

🚲 Cycle inside Hell's Gate National Park

Instead of watching wildlife from a jeep, cycle through one of the very few African national parks where this is possible, often alongside zebras, giraffes and gazelles. Hell's Gate is also believed to have inspired the landscapes of The Lion King.

🥾 Hike through the famous gorge

Walk into the dramatic gorge that inspired the setting of the unforgettable wildebeest stampede scene from The Lion King.

🚤 A lake safari on Lake Naivasha

After jeep safaris and cycle safaris comes something completely different. Cruise across the Great Rift Valley's beautiful freshwater lake, home to hippos and countless bird species.

🦩 Half-day safari in Lake Nakuru National Park

Look out for endangered black rhinos and the park's famous flocks of pink flamingos.

🏡 Stay at the historic Elsamere Lodge

Spend a night at the former home of Joy Adamson, the conservationist who raised Elsa the lioness, whose story inspired the classic film Born Free.

🌆 Explore Nairobi

We also set aside a day to experience Kenya's vibrant capital for shopping & to for its must-see attractions.

Then We Head to Tanzania...

Just when you think you've experienced Africa, the journey takes another turn.

🏝 Three unforgettable days in Zanzibar

Swap the savannah for turquoise waters, white-sand beaches and one of Africa's most fascinating island cultures.

🐢 Swim with giant tortoises

Spend an evening with these gentle giants in one of Zanzibar's unique wildlife experiences.

🌊 Island hopping, sandbanks and snorkelling

Explore hidden sandbanks, crystal-clear lagoons and colourful coral reefs across the Indian Ocean.

🪨 Lunch on a rock in the middle of the sea

Walk onto a beach, board a small boat, and get dropped at a giant rock rising from the ocean. Climb to the top, and you'll find one of Africa's most iconic cafés, surrounded by nothing but endless blue.

🏛 Stay inside historic Stone Town

Spend a night wandering the charming streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage town rich in Swahili, Arab and European influences. Tamil cinema fans may recognise it from Ayan starring Suriya.

So What do you think?

This itinerary wasn't created by sitting in an office and rearranging destinations on a map.

It was built on the ground, after travelling through East Africa ourselves, questioning what could be done differently, and creating the kind of journey we wished existed. That's why, even today, it remains one of the most unique ways to experience Kenya and Tanzania together.