Step 1 of 9
How long would you like to travel?
Whether in Tanzania, Kenya, or Uganda — or all three — however long you want your adventure to be, we can work with you to build an unforgettable experience.
7 days
17142128 days
When would you like to travel?
Not sure yet
Flexible — show me options
Click a departure date to get started.
Step 2 of 9
Tell us about your group.
With you, we'll optimize your adventure and interests around how many people are coming, their ages, pacing considerations and any other requirements.
Adults (14 & older)
2
Children (13 & younger)
0
Total Travelers: 2
Approximate Age Range of Travelers
Youngest
25 yrs
Oldest
55 yrs
Step 3 of 9
What's your investment level?
Per person, per day — all-inclusive: accommodation, meals, guides, park fees, and transfers. Flights not included.
Classic
~$300–500/day
Signature
~$500–900/day
Premium
~$900–1,800/day
Luxury
~$1,800–4,000/day+
Exclusive
Don't know your ceiling? Discuss with us.
Step 4 of 9
Where would you like to go?
Select all that call to you. We'll build an itinerary that moves through them in the right sequence.
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Northern Tanzania
The crown of East African safari, home to the Serengeti's endless plains where over 1.5 million wildebeest thunder north each year in the world's greatest wildlife spectacle. The Ngorongoro Crater shelters the densest concentration of Big Five in Africa within its ancient caldera walls — a natural Eden formed two million years ago. This is Maasai heartland: warrior clans who have co-existed with lions for centuries still graze cattle beneath acacia trees as their ancestors did. German and British colonial railways, mission churches, and Arusha's role as the 'Geneva of Africa' add a layered human history to every journey here.
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Southern Tanzania
The Selous — renamed Nyerere National Park — is Africa's largest protected ecosystem, an immense wilderness of fever trees, oxbow lakes, and sand rivers where few other tourists venture. Ruaha hosts one of the continent's largest elephant populations alongside packs of endangered African wild dog, a species that once roamed this land alongside the Hehe warriors who famously resisted German conquest for a decade. Boat safaris on the Rufiji River bring you within meters of hippos and crocodiles in a landscape unchanged since Arab-Swahili traders moved ivory and slaves through these corridors centuries ago. Southern Tanzania rewards the traveler who seeks depth over ease — remoter lodges, fewer vehicles, and a wildness that feels genuinely frontier.
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Western Tanzania
At Gombe Stream, Jane Goodall began her landmark chimpanzee research in 1960 and transformed our understanding of the boundary between human and animal; her study community still roams these forest hills. Mahale Mountains offers an even more immersive encounter — trekking through montane forest to sit within meters of habituated chimps, with spectacular Lake Tanganyika glittering below through the canopy. The Tongwe people are the traditional custodians of these forests, with a rich oral tradition tied to the lake's ancient fishing culture and inter-tribal trade that pre-dates Arab contact. Lake Tanganyika itself is the world's second-deepest lake, home to hundreds of endemic cichlid species and clear enough for excellent snorkeling — a hidden gem at the end of a long journey.
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Tanzania Coast & Islands
Zanzibar's Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site where Arab, Persian, Indian, and Portuguese influences layer upon each other in carved wooden doorways, coral-stone mosques, and labyrinthine alleyways. The archipelago was the heart of the Swahili Coast spice trade for a thousand years — cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon still perfume the air in plantation country — and served as the base for the 19th-century slave trade that shaped all of East Africa. Pristine coral reefs off Mnemba Atoll host manta rays, whale sharks, and kaleidoscopic reef fish in some of the Indian Ocean's most biodiverse waters. The Pemba and Mafia islands offer an even quieter escape — fewer tourists, untouched dive sites, and Swahili fishing villages where life moves to the rhythm of the dhow's sail.
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Kilimanjaro
Africa's highest peak rises 5,895 meters from equatorial savanna to permanent glaciers — the largest freestanding mountain on Earth, and one of the Seven Summits. Five distinct ecological zones stack upon each other on the climb: cultivated farmland gives way to rainforest, then moorland, then alpine desert, then the glacial arctic summit, each with its own wildlife and eerie beauty. The Chagga people have farmed Kilimanjaro's fertile southern slopes for centuries, building an intricate network of irrigation channels still used today, and their coffee and banana farms form the gateway to the mountain. Hemingway immortalized the mountain's snows, but the glaciers have retreated dramatically since his time — climbing Kilimanjaro now carries the weight of witnessing one of climate change's most visible frontlines.
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Kenya Safari
The Masai Mara is arguably the world's most famous safari destination — golden grasslands stretching to the horizon, hosting the dramatic Mara River crossing where wildebeest risk crocodile-filled waters in one of nature's most visceral spectacles. Maasai warriors in ochre and red beads inhabit the land surrounding the reserve, offering an encounter with a culture that has preserved its warrior traditions and pastoral customs despite pressure from modernity for over 300 years. The Out of Africa era left its mark: Karen Blixen's farm on the Ngong Hills, colonial-era Nairobi, and the railway that Cecil Rhodes called 'the lunatic express' built by thousands of Indian laborers all form part of the landscape. Kenya's network of private conservancies — Ol Pejeta, Lewa, Laikipia — add a conservation layer to the experience, where rhino, wild dog, and cheetah thrive under community-based protection models leading the world.
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Uganda Safari
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to nearly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas — around 460 individuals — and a gorilla trek through its ancient dense canopy to sit with a silverback family is among the most profound wildlife encounters on the planet. The Batwa pygmies, Bwindi's original inhabitants, were forest-dwellers for thousands of years before conservation displaced them; their cultural programs offer a window into one of Africa's oldest and most intimate relationships with the forest. The Buganda Kingdom, centered on Kampala, is one of Africa's oldest and most sophisticated pre-colonial states, with a royal palace, parliament, and cultural institutions that survived colonial annexation and Idi Amin's brutal regime. Uganda's extraordinary biodiversity extends beyond gorillas to include 1,000+ bird species, chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, and tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park — more primate species than anywhere else on Earth.
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Surprise me
Tell us what fires you — wildlife, culture, history, adventure, wellness, or something you can't quite put into words yet — and we'll design something that fits you perfectly. Africa is vast and varied: there are landscapes and experiences here that don't make the travel brochures but stay with you forever. Our team has deep knowledge across East and Southern Africa and genuine relationships with the people and places that make each trip extraordinary. Let's start a conversation — the best African journeys begin with curiosity, not a fixed itinerary.
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What do you most want to see?
The Big Five
🦁 Lion
🐆 Leopard
🐘 Elephant
🦏 Rhino
🐃 Cape Buffalo
Iconic Species
🐆 Cheetah
🦒 Giraffe
🦓 Zebra
🦛 Hippo
🐊 Crocodile
🦮 Wild Dog
Hyena
Wildebeest Migration
🦩 Flamingo
🦜 Rare Birds
Primates
🦍 Mountain Gorilla
🐒 Chimpanzee
Colobus Monkey
Photography Priority
Landscape & Scenery
Wildlife in Action
Night Sky & Astrophotography
People & Culture
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How do you want to move through it?
From driving to hiking to hot air balloons select how you'd like to see your adventure, and at what pace and style.
Safari
Day Game Drives
Walking Safari
Night Game Drive
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Boat / Water Safari
Photography Safari
Hiking & Trekking
Day Hike
Multi-Day Hike
Mountain Hike (Kilimanjaro)
Mountain Hike (Mount Meru)
Crater Rim Walks
Biking
Day Biking
Multi-Day Biking
E-Bike
Pace & Style
Leisurely — rest and observe
Active — on the move daily
Mixed — balance both
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How deeply do you want to engage with the people?
Connect with Africa's rich cultures, and further engage with the continent's history, present and future.
IntroductionFull Immersion
Brief encounterHalf dayFull dayMulti-dayLive it
Tribes & Communities
Maasai — Longido
Meru — Arusha region
Hadzabe — Lake Eyasi
Datoga — Lake Eyasi
Chaga — Kilimanjaro slopes
Experiences
Village homestead visit
Traditional medicine walk
Sacred cave experience
Warrior training ceremony
Cooking with a family
Museums & colonial history
Stone Town, Zanzibar
6-Day Cultural & Historical Circuit
Sounds interesting, but not on this adventure.
Step 8 of 9
Would you like to weave in a mind & body dimension?
Combine Pete Dopkin’s work with the wonder of Africa to deepen your adventure, elevating your travel experience and your overall well-being.
Group Integration Sessions
Guided reflection using what the day surfaced — wildlife, silence, and the people you encountered.
Mind & Body Healing
Energy psychology to release patterns, reduce stress, and feel lighter — mentally and physically.
Relational Intelligence
Clear the triggers that create friction in relationships — useful for couples or leadership teams traveling together.
Executive or Athletic Performance
Clear performance blocks — imposter syndrome, hesitation, old failures — stored in the nervous system.
Individual Wellness Intentions
Work 1:1 with Pete before and during the trip to set personal intentions and track what shifts.
Daily Breathwork & Somatics
Morning practices grounded in each day's landscape — breath, movement, grounding in the field.
Pain & Recovery
Address chronic pain or recovery by clearing its emotional roots alongside the physical work.
Bespoke Group Wellness
Curate a program with Pete that best suits the needs and intentions your group is looking for.
No wellness — just the adventure
A pure wildlife and adventure experience with Nickson as your guide.
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Almost there. A few final details.
Your preferences are pulled together below. Add anything else, and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.