Small Group Safari Discoveries

+ Our luxury safari camps in the Serengeti are tucked away in the most remote, uncrowded areas for unmatched wildlife
viewing anytime of year!
+ Morning and afternoon game drives in our special 6-passenger open-top jeeps mean unobstructed views for all our guests.
+ Float silently above the golden grasslands of the Maasai Mara on our included hot air balloon safari.
+ Gain understanding and insight into life beyond the game parks with our specially-arranged cultural experiences.
+ Includes 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites c

>> Click Here for our 23-day Wings Over Africa itinerary to South Africa, Kenya + Tanzania

  • Day 1 - Welcome to Nairobi, Kenya

    On arrival at the airport and clearance through customs and immigration, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. In the heart of the city, our luxury landmark has been the starting point for some of history’s greatest safari expeditions.

  • Day 2 - Fly into the Maasai Mara

    Both the Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are hailed for helping to save Rothschild giraffe, elephant and rhino, but it’s the passions that drove two families to establish these organizations that will inspire you. Dine at Tamambo Karen Blixen, set on the author’s former homestead, before flying into the Maasai Mara where big game roam in the same super-abundance that thrilled Teddy Roosevelt. You’ll be welcomed by Maasai dancers and cool eucalyptus-scented towels. At the Fairmont Mara Safari Club, unwind on your private verandah overlooking the hippo and crocodilefilled Mara River.
    Meals B+L+D

  • Day 3 - Ballooning over the Maasai Mara

    The sun’s rays are just beginning to flicker across the sky as you float silently above the golden game-filled expanse of the Maasai Mara, home to large herds of herbivores and their ferocious predators! After lunch, luxuriate in the ambience of the Fairmont Club before an exhilarating safari drive and another chance to spot all of the Big Five.
    Meals B+L+D

  • Day 4 - In the Shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro

    Enjoy a morning game drive before your flight to Amboseli National Park. Set against the majestic silhouette of Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is heralded for its quintessentially African landscapes of open plains, rolling savanna and acacia woodlands. Spend two nights at Ol Tukai Lodge.
    Meals B+L+D

  • Day 5 - Morning + Afternoon Game Drives

    Amboseli is the best place in Africa to get close to herds of free-ranging elephants... and that is exactly what you’ll do with our safari guides. This is the day you might also check impala, lion, cheetah and zebra off your list.
    Meals B+L+D

  • Day 6 - Through the Great Rift Valley

    Cross the border into Tanzania for lunch in Arusha and journey across the magnificent Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the prettiest and most wildlife-rich parks in the country. Check in to the deluxe Lake Manyara Serena Lodge and enjoy a thrilling evening game drive. Be on the lookout for Manyara’s unusual tree-climbing lions that retreat into the branches of the umbrella tree.
    Meals B+L+D

  • Day 7 - Onward to Ngorongoro c

    Set out this morning to spot the flocks of flamingos, herons and pelicans that gather on the lakeshore as well as Sykes’ monkeys, olive baboons and bushbuck. Midday finds you gazing across the world’s largest intact caldera from your luxury tent at Lemala Ngorongoro. Later, thoughtful engagement with Maasai villagers and a visit to a local school reveal the challenges and rewards of life in East Africa.
    Meals B+L+D

    [Travelers in May will stay at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge]

  • Day 8 - You’ll be First on the Crater Floor!

    Encircled by mountains, the open grasslands of Ngorongoro are easy for officials to patrol, resulting in healthy populations of endangered species like black rhino and cheetah. And with Lemala’s privileged access, you’ll bypass the long line of vehicles at the main entry for unmatched game-viewing on the crater floor before other visitors have even arrived. Return to camp for lunch and a relaxing afternoon.
    Meals B+L+D

  • Day 9 - Into the Serengeti c

    Fly into the Serengeti where you’ll be escorted to one of our Lemala Serengeti Camps. With strategic settings at the Mara River and Ndutu Plains, our luxury Lemala camps capture all the spectacle of Africa at its best anytime of year. This afternoon, you’ll experience firsthand why the Serengeti has earned its reputation as a safari paradise! Sundowner cocktails and an elegant candle-lit dinner are the perfect ending to the day.
    Meals B+L+D

    [In May, guests will stay at the Serena Serengeti Lodge]

  • Day 10 - The Amazing Serengeti

    The enormous variety of exotic birds, horned bovines, ungulates, wild dogs and big cats that roam the vast expanse of the Serengeti is mindboggling... and over the next two days, you’ll join our expert safari guides on morning and afternoon game drives to take it all in!  Meals B+L+D

  • Day 11 - Another Day on Safari in the Serengeti

    Join our expert safari guide for another day of adrenaline-rushing morning and afternoon game drives. Against the vast, unforgettable and sweeping landscapes of the Serengeti, you’ll have exciting opportunities to observe the spectacle of wild animals in their constant quest to survive and thrive in the wild.  Meals B+L+D

  • Day 12 - Out of Africa

    After another early morning game drive, we’ll drive you to the airstrip for your flight to Arusha. After lunch in town, transfer to the Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.
    Meals B+L

Extend Your Trip

  • The Gorillas of Rwanda

    4 days from $4,699

    This easy-to-add Pre-Safari Extension includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, gorilla trek with park permit, and all on-tour transportation including roundtrip air from Nairobi

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  • Fairmont Norfolk Hotel - Nairobi, Kenya

    The Fairmont Norfolk Hotel has played a leading role in Kenya's colorful history, and continues to be one of Nairobi's finest and best-known hotel. The town and later the modern city of Nairobi grew up around Fairmont The Norfolk hotel, which still has its own private tropical gardens. The 165 guest rooms include satellite television, in-room safe, and direct-dial phone. On-site amenities include heated pool, fitness center, sauna, steam room and beauty salon.

  • Ol Tukai Lodge - Amboseli, Kenya

    Our handpicked accommodation offers intimate, chalet-style guestrooms surrounded by an expansive lawn and tended gardens, overlooking the Amboseli plain and Mt. Kilimanjaro. The property is adjacent to Acacia woodland and the eastern boundary is home to several families of elephants. All rooms are stylish and comfortable, constructed with native materials like gum tree planks, river stone, and slate. Each guestroom has a private bathroom and terrace. We’ll enjoy our meals in the cheerful dining room, accented by a colorful tapestry depicting the life of the Masai. The dining room opens onto a garden verandah where lunch is served. The open-air Elephant Bar offers an international selection of beers, cocktails and fresh fruit juices, with a rooftop deck for splendid views of Africa’s highest peak. In between our game drives, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool or relax on a sun-bed in the shade of the Acacia trees.

  • Fairmont Masai Mara Safari Club - Masai Mara, Kenya

    The Fairmont Mara Safari Club has re-opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara - Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. The main lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safari adventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with bar and private massage tents. With four poster, pillow-top beds and a veranda overlooking the hippo and crocodile-filled river, each of the 50 tents at Fairmont Mara Safari Club is superbly furnished with its own private, three-piece bathroom, including a number of “outdoor showers” in select tents.The larger-sized accommodations also feature expanded decks which allow for private dining.

  • Lake Manyara Serena Lodge - Lake Manyara, Tanzania

    Set on the edge of the Mto Wa Mbu escarpment, guest rooms have en-suite bathroom and private balcony with great views of the Rift Valley and of the stunning Lake Manyara, home to thousands of pink flamingos, great birds of prey, large elephant population and tree-climbing lions.

  • Lemala Ngorongoro Luxury Camp - Ngorongoro, Tanzania

    This intimate luxury safari camp is perched on the rim of the crater offering just 8 private tents, each graciously appointed with thick duvets, a dressing area, and a private en suite bathroom. The heart of the camp is the Dining Tent, beautifully furnished with grand sofas, lamps, and rugs. Gourmet dining is offered here or al fresco with complementary wine, beer, and spirits served during meal time. The Camp’s privileged location is just 5 minutes away from the entry route that descends into the Crater. The encampment is facing a delightful acacia forest which attracts elephants, buffalo and other game.

  • Lemala Mara North Serengeti Luxury Camp - Serengeti, Tanzania

    Between June and October, this intimate luxury camp sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the great expanse of the northern Serengeti toward the Mara River which flows just a short distance away. This privileged location affords guests the opportunity to witness the migration river crossings without large crowds of other visitors. Regardless of seasonal location, each luxury tent sits on a wooden platform, stylishly decorated with a dressing area and private en suite bathroom. Guests dine in a cozily furnished Mess Tent, with complementary beer, wine, and spirits available during meals.

Our Small Group Safari Value

+ Extensive game drives in our 6-passenger, open-top jeeps for unobstructed wildlife viewing with our expert safari guides, including all park fees
+ All 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners
+ House wines, cocktails and beverages at both Lemala camps
+ 11 nights in our luxury lodges and camps
+ 4 safari transfer flights with thrilling views over these dramatic game-filled landscapes
+ All on-tour transportation including airport transfers
+ All hotel taxes and service charges and all airline fees for included safari transfer flights 

Trip Pricing

  • Traveling as a single?

Arrive Nairobi - Per Person Double

Dates   Luxury Accommodations
Departure Return   Regular Deal
7/25/2018
Guaranteed
 8/5/2018 $11099 $10599
 
8/8/2018
Sold Out
 8/19/2018 $11099 $10599
 
8/15/2018
Sold Out
 8/26/2018 $11599 $11099
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8/22/2018
Sold Out
 9/2/2018 $11099 $10599
 
9/5/2018
Sold Out
 9/16/2018 $11099 $10599
 
9/12/2018
Sold Out
 9/23/2018 $11099 $10599
 
9/26/2018
Guaranteed
 10/7/2018 $11099 $10599
 
10/10/2018
Sold Out
 10/21/2018 $11099 $10599
 
10/24/2018
Sold Out
 11/4/2018 $11099 $10599
 
11/14/2018
Guaranteed
 11/25/2018 $9699 $9199
 
12/5/2018
Guaranteed
 12/16/2018 $9699 $9199
 
1/9/2019
Guaranteed
 1/20/2019 $11699 $11199
 
1/23/2019
Guaranteed
 2/3/2019 $11699 $11199
 
2/6/2019
Guaranteed
 2/17/2019 $11699 $11199
 
2/20/2019
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 3/3/2019 $11699 $11199
 
3/6/2019
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 3/17/2019 $11699 $11199
 
3/20/2019
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 3/31/2019 $11699 $11199
 
4/3/2019
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 4/14/2019 $9499 $8999
 
5/29/2019
Guaranteed
 6/9/2019 $9499 $8999
 
6/12/2019
Guaranteed
 6/23/2019 $10599 $10099
 
7/10/2019
Sold Out
 7/21/2019 $11699 $11199
 
7/24/2019
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 8/4/2019 $11699 $11199
 
8/7/2019
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 8/18/2019 $11699 $11199
 
8/14/2019
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 8/25/2019 $11699 $11199
 
8/17/2019
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 8/28/2019 $11699 $11199
 
8/21/2019
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 9/1/2019 $11699 $11199
 
8/24/2019
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 9/4/2019 $11699 $11199
 
9/4/2019
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 9/15/2019 $11699 $11199
 
9/7/2019
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 9/18/2019 $11699 $11199
 
9/11/2019
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 9/22/2019 $11699 $11199
 
9/14/2019
Guaranteed
 9/25/2019 $11699 $11199
 
9/25/2019
Guaranteed
 10/6/2019 $11699 $11199
 
9/28/2019
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 10/9/2019 $11699 $11199
 
10/9/2019
Guaranteed
 10/20/2019 $11699 $11199
 
10/12/2019
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 10/23/2019 $11699 $11199
 
10/23/2019
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 11/3/2019 $11699 $11199
 
11/13/2019
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 11/24/2019 $9999 $9499
 
12/4/2019
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 12/15/2019 $9999 $9499
 
1/22/2020
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 2/2/2020 $12199 $11699
 
2/12/2020
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 2/23/2020 $12199 $11699
 
2/21/2020
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 3/3/2020 $12199 $11699
 
3/4/2020
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 3/15/2020 $12199 $11699
 
3/18/2020
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 3/29/2020 $12199 $11699
 
4/22/2020
Guaranteed
 5/3/2020 $9999 $9499
 
5/27/2020
Guaranteed
 6/7/2020 $9999 $9499
 
6/12/2020
Guaranteed
 6/23/2020 $10999 $10499
 
7/4/2020
Guaranteed
 7/15/2020 $11899 $11399
 
7/8/2020
Guaranteed
 7/19/2020 $11899 $11399
 
7/22/2020
Guaranteed
 8/2/2020 $11899 $11399
 
8/5/2020
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 8/16/2020 $11899 $11399
 
8/8/2020
Guaranteed
 8/19/2020 $11899 $11399
 
8/19/2020
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 8/30/2020 $11899 $11399
 
8/22/2020
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 9/2/2020 $11899 $11399
 
8/26/2020
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 9/6/2020 $11899 $11399
 
9/4/2020
Guaranteed
 9/15/2020 $11899 $11399
 
9/12/2020
Guaranteed
 9/23/2020 $11899 $11399
 
9/19/2020
Guaranteed
 9/30/2020 $11899 $11399
 
9/25/2020
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 10/6/2020 $11899 $11399
 
10/5/2020
Guaranteed
 10/16/2020 $11899 $11399
 
10/14/2020
Guaranteed
 10/25/2020 $11899 $11399
 
10/21/2020
Guaranteed
 11/1/2020 $11899 $11399
 
10/28/2020
Guaranteed
 11/8/2020 $11899 $11399
 
4/14/2021
Guaranteed
 4/25/2021 $10999  
 

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  • Travel is one of life's most rewarding experiences, perhaps even more so when it's shared with those you love! Combine our limited-time pay-in-full discount with our Family & Friends offers and save even more:
    • Save $50 more per person when 3 guests go
    • Save $100 more per person with 4 people
    • Save $150 more per person with 5 people
    • Save $200 more per person with 6 or more people!
     For Groups of 8 or more please call 800.221.2216
  • Save $1,000 per couple + $500 solo on all of our Small Group Safaris whenever you book and pay-in-full.

Extend Your Trip

  • The Gorillas of Rwanda

    4 days from $4,699

    This easy-to-add Pre-Safari Extension includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, gorilla trek with park permit, and all on-tour transportation including roundtrip air from Nairobi

    View Day by Day »

Our Private Tour Value

+ Extensive game drives in our 6-passenger, open-top jeeps for unobstructed wildlife viewing with our expert safari guides, including all park fees
+ All 32 meals: 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 10 dinners
+ House wines, cocktails and beverages at both Lemala camps
+ 11 nights in our luxury lodges and camps
+ 4 safari transfer flights with thrilling views over these dramatic game-filled landscapes
+ All on-tour transportation including airport transfers
+ All hotel taxes and service charges and all airline fees for included safari transfer flights 

Trip Pricing

  • Traveling as a single?

Travel Any Day - Per Person Double

Dates   Standard Accommodations
Departure Return   Regular Deal
7/1/2018 10/31/2018 $11499 $10999
 
11/1/2018 11/30/2018 $9799 $9299
 
12/1/2018 12/15/2018 $10899 $10399
 
12/16/2018 12/31/2018 $10899 $10399
 
1/1/2019 1/2/2019 $10899 $10399
 
1/3/2019 2/28/2019 $12899 $12399
 
3/1/2019 3/31/2019 $12399 $11899
 
4/1/2019 5/31/2019 $10799 $10299
 
6/1/2019 6/15/2019 $11299 $10799
 
6/16/2019 6/30/2019 $10799 $10299
 
7/1/2019 8/31/2019 $12299 $11799
 
9/1/2019 9/30/2019 $12299 $11799
 
10/1/2019 10/31/2019 $12299 $11799
 
11/1/2019 12/15/2019 $10499 $9999
 
12/16/2019 12/31/2019 $11099 $10599
 
1/1/2020 1/2/2020 $11099 $10599
 
1/3/2020 2/29/2020 $12299 $11799
 
3/1/2020 3/31/2020 $11899 $11399
 
4/1/2020 5/31/2020 $11599 $11099
 
6/1/2020 6/14/2020 $11299 $10799
 
6/15/2020 6/30/2020 $11899 $11399
 
7/1/2020 8/31/2020 $12799 $12299
 
9/1/2020 9/30/2020 $12799 $12299
 
10/1/2020 10/31/2020 $12799 $12299
 
11/1/2020 12/14/2020 $10999 $10499
 
12/15/2020 12/31/2020 $11599 $11099
 

Select all Deals that apply for best available price.

  • Travel is one of life's most rewarding experiences, perhaps even more so when it's shared with those you love! Combine our limited-time pay-in-full discount with our Family & Friends offers and save even more:
    • Save $50 more per person when 3 guests go
    • Save $100 more per person with 4 people
    • Save $150 more per person with 5 people
    • Save $200 more per person with 6 or more people!
     For Groups of 8 or more please call 800.221.2216
  • Save $1,000 per couple + $500 solo on all of our Private Safaris whenever you book and pay-in-full.

Prices are per person, land only. We offer air on Emirates. Add extra nights.

Extend Your Trip

  • The Gorillas of Rwanda

    4 days from $4,699

    This easy-to-add Pre-Safari Extension includes 3 nights lodging, 7 meals, gorilla trek with park permit, and all on-tour transportation including roundtrip air from Nairobi

    View Day by Day »

Private Tour Add-Ons

  • Dubai

    3 Day FreeStyle Travel Package

    Our 3-day FreeStyle Travel package includes your choice of deluxe or luxury hotel, daily breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and city sightseeing.

  • Johannesburg

    3 Day FreeStyle Travel

    Our 3-day FreeStyle Travel package includes 2 nights in your choice of hotel, daily breakfast, chauffeured airport transfers and privately guided sightseeing,

  • Cape Town

    4 Day FreeStyle Travel

    Our 4-day FreeStyle Travel package includes 3 nights in your choice of city-center hotel, daily breakfast, chauffeured airport transfers and city sightseeing.

Trip Reviews

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(49 Traveler Reviews)

  • Joseph from AK gives this tour 

    The accommodations, the service, the opportunity to learn and take photos and video was unparalleled. The guides in Africa were exceptional.


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    Date Traveled: 4/16/2024

  • Deb from NH gives this tour 

    Delighted by: Serengeti, driver guide knowledge. Miraji is the best guide in Africa!


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    Date Traveled: 9/28/2018

  • Ken from CA gives this tour 

    Nothing I would change!


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    Date Traveled: 8/3/2018

  • Giselle from CA gives this tour 

    The people, both staff and locals, did everything in their power to make sure every aspect of our trip was wonderful. The sheer number and variety of animals we saw was amazing, as were our Tanzania guides, George and Big John.


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    Date Traveled: 7/18/2018

  • Denise from PA gives this tour 

    The accommodations were Excellent. The amount of animals we saw were better than my expectations as we saw the big 5 very easily. For the transfers it was all easy and stress free. Most of our guides were very great as well especially one named Frank from Lemala Kuria Hills who was Incredible.


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    Date Traveled: 7/18/2018

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