Icons of East Africa Holiday
This nearly 3-week journey to iconic East African destinations is the perfect bucket-list trip to celebrate an important milestone in your life. Staying in ultra-luxuries properties in private settings, you will be best placed for intimate and thrilling wildlife encounters from gorillas and the Big 5, to marine species.
Have breakfast with the rare Rothschild's giraffe at iconic Giraffe Manor; tick off the Big 5 in the Maasai Mara; witness the wonder of the Wildebeest Migration in the Serengeti National Park; marvel at the views of the Ngorongoro Crater; go Gorilla trekking in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park; and snorkel with exotic fish on Mnemba Island.
Day by Day summary
- Starts - Catch your overnight flight from JFK to Kigali
- 1 night - Kigali Serena, Kigali, Rwanda
- 3 nights - Bisate Lodge, Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
- 1 night - Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
- 3 nights - Bateleur Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya
- 3 nights - Grumeti Serengeti River Lodge, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
- 2 nights - Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
- 1 night - Park Hyatt Hotel, Zanzibar
- 3 nights - Mnemba Island Lodge, Zanzibar
- Ends - Transfer to Zanzibar for your international flight home
At a glance
- Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania
- 17 Nights
- Beach
- Safari
Tailormade itineraries
Every Mahlatini trip is custom created to your exact travel wishes – no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch with our experts to start creating your bespoke itinerary.
Guide Price
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Day-by-day
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.
Includes
- International flights as detailed
- Meals and accommodation as detailed
- Drinks (excluding premium brands) at All Inclusive properties
- Road transfers as detailed
- Light aircraft transfers as detailed
- Boat transfers as detailed
- Twice daily scheduled safari activities
- National Park Fees
- Activities as stating within itinerary
- Gorilla permits
- Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
- Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
- Community projects contribution with Uthando
Excludes
- Entry visas and fees
- Gratuities
- Personal travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Any sightseeing activities
- Premium Brands whilst all inclusive
- Additional activities or options on offer
- Hot air balloon trips
ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
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Big 5 Safari
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Birdwatching
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Boat Trip
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Guided Walking Safari
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Ocean Safari
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Primate Trekking
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Whale Watching
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Hot Air Balloon Flights
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Cultural Experience
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Fishing
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Snorkelling/Scuba Diving
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Water Sports
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Food Experiences
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Photographic Safari
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Natural Wonders
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Wellness/Spa
ICONIC WILDLIFE
Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.
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Zebra
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Wildebeest
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Whale Shark
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Nubian Giraffe
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Manta Ray
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Lion
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Leopard
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Hippo
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Gorilla
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Elephant
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Crocodile
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Coral
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Colobus Monkey
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Cheetah
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Buffalo
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Bottlenose Dolphin
TRIPS TO INSPIRE
From majestic wildlife to out of this world natural wonders, cultural melting pots and enchanting beaches, every bespoke Mahlatini journey is thrilling. Unsure where to visit? Whether it’s a bucket-list adventure, a milestone celebration or simply a much-needed escape, experience the joy with this inspiring selection of favorites.
- Bespoke itineraries
- Flights and transfers included
- Best rates guaranteed