East Africa Culture and Wildlife Safari for Seniors

Zebras in Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

What to expect on this itinerary

Handcrafted for senior travelers, this in-depth adventure will provide you with East Africa’s finest wildlife and cultural experiences. You will explore the Masai Mara with the Masai, tour the Samburu plains with Samburu warriors, and unpick Swahili culture in Zanzibar’s Stone Town. From human history to modern animal conservation, you will experience how culture and safari join hands in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar. Expect a slow pace of travel and a focus on all the smaller details during this luxurious, 15-day safari.

Countries Visited

Kenya, Tanzania

Places Visited

Nairobi (City), Samburu National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Stone Town, Zanzibar

Suggested Duration

15 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Nairobi – Relaxed Arrival

Nairobi takes most visitors by surprise. The Kenyan capital is dominated by nature with the streets that stretch around a large national park at the city’s heart. Giraffes and rhinos move in clear view of city towers, elephants can be heard during the night, and such an impressive urban nature sets the scene for this relaxed city. After landing in Nairobi, you will be transferred to your old-world style lodge in the city’s green outskirts. Giraffes may make appearances here, and you can sometimes encounter a giraffe as it pokes its head through your window. Do not worry because they are very safe and friendly creatures. The evening will be at your leisure, and you should find that Nairobi’s relaxed atmosphere can help you to overcome any travel weariness.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Activity
Dinner
Day 2

Nairobi – Giraffe and Elephant Conservation

Day 3

Samburu National Reserve – The Great East African Wilderness

Day 4 - 5

Samburu National Reserve – Wildlife Safari With Indigenous Samburu Guides

Day 6

Olare Motorogi Conservancy – Discovering the Masai Mara

Day 7

Olare Motorogi Conservancy – Exploring the Masai Mara With Masai Warriors

Day 8

Serengeti National Park – The Heart of the Grasslands

Day 9

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Discovering the History of Humankind

Day 10

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Safari on the Crater Floor

Day 11

Stone Town – Exotic Swahili Culture

Day 12

Stone Town – Spice Plantations and Rich Trading History

Day 13 - 14

Nungwe – End the Vacation on a Quiet Beach

Day 15

Zanzibar Town – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Safari on the Samburu plains with Samburu warriors as your guides
  • Explore the wonders of the Serengeti, including giant wildebeest and zebra herds
  • Uncover the secrets to humankind during an afternoon in Olduvai Gorge
  • Discover the abundant wildlife diversity of Ngorongoro, which is an extinct volcanic caldera
  • Immerse yourself in old-world Swahili culture during two days in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town
  • Learn about elephant and giraffe conservation during a day of wildlife in Nairobi
  • Feel the intimacy of a Masai Mara safari led by Masai warrior guides in Olare Motorogi Conservancy
  • Culminate your vacation with two days on the beautiful Indian Ocean sands of Nungwe, Zanzibar
  • Tailor each safari day to your interests and choose how active you wish to be each and every day

Starting Price

$11,500 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!

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Tanzania Tour Review: 11 Nights

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.

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Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Plane Rides, 2 Weeks

We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Rick S.
Kenya Travel Review: Safaris, Cuisine, 10 Nights

My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.

We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.

We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.

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Gayle S.
Kenya Vacation Review: Maasai Mara, Local Cuisine, Culture, Wildlife, Nature, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.

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Daniel P.
Kenya Tour Review: Nairobi, Safari, Culture, Scenery, 10 Days

Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.

Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.

The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.

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