Solo Safari East Africa: Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar
A 13-Day Premium Small Group Safari Exclusively for Solo Travellers | 6–18 June 2027
✨ New Departure
There is no wildlife experience on earth quite like East Africa. The sheer scale of the Serengeti. The density of life in the Ngorongoro Crater. The sight of a lion pride crossing the Masai Mara at golden hour. These are moments that reach into you and stay there permanently — and they are exactly what this journey delivers.
Two’s a Crowd’s East Africa Solo Safari is a premium 13-day expedition through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar — designed exclusively for solo travellers who want to experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations without the anxiety of going it alone. With a maximum of just 15 guests, custom-built 4WD safari land cruisers, luxury tented camps, your own private room or tent every night, and expert local guides plus a dedicated Two’s a Crowd Host, every detail is taken care of so you can focus entirely on the experience.
June is one of the finest months for East African safaris — the dry season brings clear skies, superb game viewing conditions, and the beginning of the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
What Solo Travellers Love About This Tour
An African safari can feel daunting to organise and intimidating to do alone — the logistics of crossing between Kenya and Tanzania, the specialist knowledge required, the sheer remoteness of the best wildlife areas. This tour removes every one of those barriers, placing you in small custom safari vehicles with like-minded solo adventurers and guides whose knowledge and passion transform every game drive into something genuinely extraordinary.
Past travellers consistently rave about the experience: “I loved it — the people, the animals, the land were amazing. It was really hard to come back to reality.” And: “Was so glad I had a last-minute change of mind to go. Is a trip you don’t forget.”
Tour Highlights
Nairobi, Kenya — Safari Gateway Your East African adventure begins in Nairobi — one of Africa’s most dynamic and surprisingly fascinating capitals. Arrive, settle in, and meet your Two’s a Crowd Host, local guides, and fellow solo travellers over a Welcome Dinner of traditional Kenyan sharing platters — samosas, fried plantains, and tilapia — a warm and convivial introduction to the journey ahead. Optional afternoon visits to the Karen Blixen Museum, the Nairobi Giraffe Centre, or the Bomas of Kenya cultural village are all within reach for early arrivals.
Maasai Cultural Encounter — Loita Hills En route to the Masai Mara, stop for an authentic and deeply meaningful Maasai cultural experience at Tepesua Village in the scenic Loita Hills. Be welcomed by Maasai warriors with traditional singing and dancing, visit a traditional homestead and cattle enclosure, and learn about community life, local customs, and the inspiring women-led initiatives that are transforming families within the region. A genuine cultural connection — not a tourist performance.
Masai Mara National Reserve — Kenya’s Greatest Wildlife Stage Two days in one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations on the planet. The Masai Mara is home to the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hyenas, and an extraordinary diversity of birdlife roaming freely across vast open savannah. Morning and afternoon game drives in custom 4WD safari vehicles deliver the classic East African safari experience. For the truly unforgettable, an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness is available — one of the most extraordinary experiences in African travel.
Lake Victoria — Tanzania Crossing Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to the shores of Lake Victoria — the world’s largest tropical lake and a body of water so vast it creates its own weather systems. Overnight in Butiama, the birthplace of Tanzania’s first president Julius Nyerere, at a lakeside lodge surrounded by hills and rock formations. A peaceful and genuinely off-the-beaten-track stop.
Serengeti National Park — The World’s Greatest Wildlife Spectacle Two extraordinary days deep in the heart of the Serengeti — the most famous national park on earth and home to the greatest concentration of large mammals anywhere in the world. Morning and afternoon game drives across the endless golden plains in pursuit of the Big Five, migrating herds, cheetahs on the hunt, and the endlessly dramatic interactions of African wildlife. In June, the Great Migration is in full swing — hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving across the landscape in one of nature’s most extraordinary annual events. An optional sunrise balloon safari delivers the Serengeti from the most spectacular vantage point imaginable. Fall asleep each night to the sounds of the African bush from your private tented camp.
Ngorongoro Crater — Africa’s Garden of Eden The most remarkable single day of wildlife viewing in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary biological richness — a vast volcanic caldera 20 kilometres across, whose walls form a natural enclosure for one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. Descend into the crater floor for a full day game drive among lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and — crucially — the endangered black rhino, one of the hardest animals to spot anywhere in Africa. This is as close to Africa’s “Garden of Eden” as anywhere on earth.
Hadzabe Hunter-Gatherers — Lake Eyasi One of the most rare and profound cultural encounters available anywhere in East Africa. Travel to the remote region of Lake Eyasi to spend time with the Hadzabe people — one of the last remaining true hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, whose way of life has changed little in tens of thousands of years. Learn about their ancient traditions, observe their remarkable bushcraft skills, and listen to their extraordinary click language — believed to be among the oldest spoken languages still in existence. An experience of genuine humility and wonder that mainstream travel simply does not offer.
Stone Town, Zanzibar — UNESCO Swahili Gem Fly from Arusha to the spice island of Zanzibar (flight included) and arrive in the extraordinary Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of labyrinthine alleyways, ornate carved doorways, ancient mosques, and the layered heritage of Arab, African, Indian, and Portuguese civilisations. A guided walking and street food tour brings the history and flavours of this remarkable place to vivid life before a memorable group dinner.
Zanzibar Beaches — Indian Ocean Finale Three days of pure coastal bliss to close the journey. White sand beaches, turquoise Indian Ocean waters, and the completely relaxed rhythm of island life — a perfect counterpoint to the intensity and wonder of the safari. An optional spice tour through Zanzibar’s famous plantations — cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, ginger — explains why this island shaped global trade for centuries. The final evening brings a Farewell Dinner on the beach with your fellow solo travellers.
Why Choose Two’s a Crowd for Solo Safari in East Africa?
- ✦ 100% solo traveller groups — everyone arrives alone, nobody stays that way for long
- ✦ Maximum 15 guests — intimate small group, never a coach tour
- ✦ Your own private room or luxury tent — always, no sharing
- ✦ Custom-built 4WD safari land cruisers — the best vehicles for wildlife viewing
- ✦ Expert local safari guides — knowledge and passion that transforms every drive
- ✦ Dedicated Two’s a Crowd Host — with you throughout
- ✦ Arusha to Zanzibar flight included — seamless transition to the island
- ✦ Kenya AND Tanzania — the best of both countries in one journey
- ✦ Maasai AND Hadzabe cultural encounters — genuine, meaningful, not touristic
- ✦ June departure — peak dry season, superb game viewing, Great Migration in progress
- ✦ Most meals included — completely hassle-free
Ready for the Safari of Your Life?
East Africa has been on the bucket list long enough. This is the journey that delivers it — properly, safely, and with the very best company.
Departing 6 June 2027 | From A$13,660 per person
👉 Book Your Place Today
DAY 1 – Sunday 6th June 2027 NAIROBI, KENYA — ARRIVAL & WELCOME DINNER (D)
Karibu! Welcome to Kenya — and the beginning of one of the great wildlife journeys on earth. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Arrival transfers are included and may be shared with other group members arriving on the same flight. You are free to arrive at any time.
If you arrive with time to spare, Nairobi has more to offer than most visitors expect: the Karen Blixen Museum (the farm that inspired Out of Africa), the world-famous Nairobi Giraffe Centre, the National Museum of Kenya, and the colourful Bomas of Kenya cultural village are all excellent ways to begin your East African experience.
This evening, meet your Two’s a Crowd Host, local guides, and fellow solo travellers before heading to a Welcome Dinner at a traditional local restaurant — sharing platters of Kenyan favourites including samosas, fried plantains, and tilapia. Sharing food is central to Kenyan culture, and tonight it’s the perfect way to begin getting to know your new travel companions.
Note: If you’d like to arrive a day or two early, additional nights can be arranged at the hotel.
Your own room at Heron Hotel, Nairobi or similar
DAY 2 – Monday 7th June 2027 NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE — MAASAI VILLAGE & BUSH DINNER (B/L/D)
After breakfast, your Kenya safari adventure begins in earnest as you depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve — one of the greatest wildlife destinations on earth. The journey takes you through the scenic Loita Hills region, where rolling green hills and Maasai cattle herds set the scene perfectly.
En route, stop for an authentic and deeply meaningful cultural experience at Tepesua Village — a genuine Maasai community where you’ll be welcomed by warriors with traditional singing and dancing. Learn about Maasai customs, community life, and the inspiring women-led initiatives supporting families within the region. Visit a traditional homestead and cattle enclosure for a genuine insight into this proud and enduring culture — one of the most authentic cultural encounters in East African travel.
Arrive at your permanent luxury tented camp on the edge of the Masai Mara as the afternoon light turns golden. Settle into your own private tent, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner beneath the stars — the first of many extraordinary evenings in the bush.
Your own luxury tent at La Maison Royale Camp, Masai Mara or similar
DAY 3 – Tuesday 8th June 2027 MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE — FULL DAY BIG FIVE SAFARI (B/L/D)
The day that solo travellers dream about. Today is entirely dedicated to exploring the extraordinary wildlife of the Masai Mara in custom-built 4WD safari vehicles — one of Africa’s finest and most productive game viewing environments.
Morning and afternoon game drives take you deep into the reserve in search of the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hyenas, and a spectacular diversity of birdlife. The Mara’s open savannah landscape makes for exceptional wildlife visibility, and in June the reserve is at its most active as animals congregate around permanent water sources.
Between game drives, return to camp for lunch and time to relax on your private tent veranda, listening to the sounds of the African bush around you.
Optional: A sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness is available — one of the most breathtaking and memorable experiences in all of African travel. Ask your guide to arrange this in advance.
Your own luxury tent at La Maison Royale Camp, Masai Mara or similar
DAY 4 – Wednesday 9th June 2027 MASAI MARA TO LAKE VICTORIA, TANZANIA (B/L/D)
Cross the border from Kenya into Tanzania today and journey through the ever-changing East African landscape toward the shores of Lake Victoria — the world’s largest tropical lake, covering an area greater than the entire United Kingdom.
Your destination is Butiama — a small, peaceful town on the shores of the lake and the birthplace of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding president and one of the most admired leaders in African history. The nearby heritage site and museum offer fascinating context for those who wish to explore.
Arrive at your lakeside lodge surrounded by dramatic rock formations and rolling hills. Unwind beside the lake and enjoy dinner overlooking the peaceful waters as the sun sets across Lake Victoria — a genuinely beautiful and unhurried evening far from the tourist trail.
Your own room at Mwitongo Lodge, Butiama or similar
DAY 5 – Thursday 10th June 2027 LAKE VICTORIA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Today marks the beginning of your Tanzanian safari — and arrival in one of the most legendary places on earth. Continue your journey into the Serengeti National Park — the most famous wildlife reserve in Africa and a landscape of almost incomprehensible scale and beauty, stretching 14,763 square kilometres of endless golden savannah.
After entering the park gates, travel via the scenic safari route to your permanent tented camp deep within the Serengeti, keeping watch throughout for elephants, giraffes, antelope, and big cats roaming across the open plains. The first sightings in the Serengeti have a way of stopping you mid-sentence.
Arrive at camp as the late afternoon light turns the plains golden. Tonight, fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness from your own private tent — one of travel’s great experiences.
Your own tent at Osinon Camp, Serengeti or similar
DAY 6 – Friday 11th June 2027 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK — MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES (B/L/D)
Another extraordinary day in the Serengeti. Early morning is one of the finest times for wildlife viewing — predators are returning from nocturnal hunts, prey animals are emerging into the cool air, and the light is extraordinary. Your morning game drive sets out as dawn breaks across the plains.
Return to camp for a late breakfast and time to relax — reading on your veranda, watching the birdlife around the camp, or simply sitting in the remarkable silence of the Serengeti. In June, the Great Migration is in full swing — hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving north across the Serengeti in one of nature’s most dramatic annual spectacles.
The afternoon brings another game drive across the plains, as the light shifts and the wildlife becomes active again before sunset. Evening meals in the dining tent, campfire conversations with new friends, and the sounds of the African night complete another unforgettable day.
Optional: A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti is available this morning — the most extraordinary aerial perspective of Africa’s greatest wilderness.
Your own tent at Osinon Camp, Serengeti or similar
DAY 7 – Saturday 12th June 2027 SERENGETI — NGORONGORO CRATER — KARATU (B/L/D)
A morning game drive in the Serengeti as the sun rises, before continuing to one of East Africa’s most extraordinary destinations — the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater is a genuinely awe-inspiring experience. This vast volcanic caldera — 20 kilometres across and 600 metres deep — forms a natural enclosure for one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The crater floor is home to an estimated 25,000 large animals, including massive lion prides, enormous buffalo herds, zebras, wildebeest, flamingo-fringed lakes, and the critically endangered black rhino — one of the hardest animals to spot anywhere in Africa and a genuinely thrilling sighting when it occurs. A full game drive on the crater floor delivers wildlife viewing that rivals anywhere on earth.
Continue to the charming highland town of Karatu — nestled among lush green hills, coffee plantations, and the fresh air of the crater highlands.
Your own room at The Castle at Ngorongoro, Karatu or similar
DAY 8 – Sunday 13th June 2027 KARATU — LAKE EYASI — HADZABE ENCOUNTER (B/L/D)
One of the most profound and rare cultural experiences available anywhere in East Africa — and one that very few travellers ever have the opportunity to access.
Travel to the remote region of Lake Eyasi to spend time with the Hadzabe people — one of the last remaining truly hunter-gatherer communities on earth. The Hadzabe have lived around Lake Eyasi for tens of thousands of years, hunting with handmade bows and arrows and gathering wild plants and berries in a way that has changed almost nothing since the Stone Age.
Spend time observing and learning about their extraordinary bushcraft skills, their deep knowledge of the landscape and its plants and animals, and their remarkable click language — one of the oldest and most linguistically distinctive spoken languages still in existence today. This is a genuine, respectful, and deeply humbling encounter with a way of life entirely outside the modern world — and one that past travellers consistently describe as one of the most memorable experiences of their lives.
Return to Karatu in the late afternoon for a relaxed highland evening.
Your own room at The Castle at Ngorongoro, Karatu or similar
DAY 9 – Monday 14th June 2027 KARATU TO ARUSHA — OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES (B/L)
A more relaxed morning at your own pace — an opportunity to choose from a selection of optional experiences before continuing to Arusha:
- Village Visit (USD $20) — a guided tour of a local Tanzanian community
- Coffee Plantation Tour (USD $25) — from bean to cup in the highlands
- Ngorongoro Forest Elephant Cave Trek (USD $80) — a guided hike through the ancient forest to a remarkable natural elephant salt lick
- Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive (USD $100) — an additional safari in a park famous for its tree-climbing lions and huge flocks of flamingos
Later in the afternoon, travel to Arusha — Tanzania’s safari capital, set in the shadow of Mount Meru — for your overnight stay before tomorrow’s flight to Zanzibar.
Your own room at Gold Crest Hotel, Arusha or similar
DAY 10 – Tuesday 15th June 2027 ARUSHA TO STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR — STREET FOOD TOUR & DINNER (B/D)
This morning, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Zanzibar — a journey of just over an hour that carries you from the African savannah to the turquoise shores of the Indian Ocean.
Welcome to Stone Town — the historic heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary layered heritage. For centuries, Zanzibar was one of the great trading hubs of the Indian Ocean world — a crossroads of Arab, African, Indian, and Portuguese civilisations whose influences are written into every carved doorway, narrow alleyway, and ancient mosque of this remarkable town. The Tembo Hotel, your home for the night, was originally built as the American Consulate in 1834 and has hosted Mahatma Gandhi and Freddie Mercury among its guests.
A guided walking and street food tour of Stone Town explores the winding lanes, the historic Old Fort, the bustling Forodhani Gardens night market, and the vivid history of Zanzibar’s role in the spice and slave trades — before gathering for a memorable group dinner on the island.
Your own room at Tembo Hotel, Stone Town, Zanzibar or similar
DAY 11 – Wednesday 16th June 2027 STONE TOWN TO ZANZIBAR BEACHES (B)
Leave the history and energy of Stone Town behind this morning and journey to Zanzibar’s legendary east coast beaches — where powder-white sand meets some of the most brilliantly turquoise water in the Indian Ocean.
En route, there is the wonderful option of a Zanzibar Spice Tour (USD $30) — a guided exploration of traditional spice plantations where you’ll smell, taste, and learn about the extraordinary variety of spices that made this island one of the most fought-over places in the world: cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger growing in lush tropical abundance. A fascinating and deeply sensory experience.
Arrive at your beautiful beachfront resort and spend the afternoon exactly as you please — swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, discovering the beach, or simply doing absolutely nothing.
Your own room at White Paradise Zanzibar or similar
DAY 12 – Thursday 17th June 2027 ZANZIBAR BEACHES — FREE DAY & FAREWELL DINNER (B/D)
A perfect final full day of pure island relaxation. Zanzibar’s east coast in June — the start of the long dry season — delivers warm sunny days, low humidity, calm seas, and temperatures of around 28°C. Swim in the Indian Ocean, lie on the beach, explore the nearby village, organise a snorkelling or diving excursion (own expense), take a traditional dhow cruise at sunset, or simply drift through the day at the island’s own unhurried pace.
This evening, gather one final time for your Farewell Dinner — a celebration of 13 extraordinary days, the wildlife of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Hadzabe encounter, Stone Town, and the friendships formed along the way. A night to savour.
Your own room at White Paradise Zanzibar or similar
DAY 13 – Friday 18th June 2027 ZANZIBAR — DEPARTURE DAY (B)
After a final breakfast together on the beach, say farewell to your fellow solo travellers and transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey — carrying with you the sights of the Serengeti, the sounds of the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn, the warmth of the Maasai welcome, the depth of the Hadzabe encounter, and the extraordinary blue of the Indian Ocean.
East Africa does not leave you. You carry it home.
If you’d like to extend your stay in Zanzibar, the team can arrange additional nights — just get in touch.
TOUR PRICING: A$13,660
TOUR DATES: 6TH – 18TH JUNE 2027
Kenya
Kenya stirs the soul with its sweeping savannahs, vibrant cultures, and iconic wildlife. Whether you’re tracking the Big Five in the Maasai Mara, exploring Nairobi’s creative scene, or sipping sundowners with Mount Kilimanjaro in view, it’s a country that delivers drama and wonder in equal measure.
Weather in June: Mild and dry—great safari season. Nairobi averages 18°C with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C, coastal areas like hover around 28°C with lows of 20°C.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Electricity: 240V, plug types G (UK-style)
Visa: eVisa required for most nationalities, including NZ, UK, EU, and AU (apply online)
Tanzania
Tanzania is untamed and unforgettable—from the vast Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to the mystical Mount Kilimanjaro and the Swahili Coast. It’s a place where adventure meets authenticity, and every horizon is one worth chasing.
Weather in June: Dry and warm—perfect for game drives. Serengeti highs around 30–28°C. Most days have clears skies and sunshine.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Electricity: 230V, plug types D & G
Visa: eVisa required for most visitors, including NZ, UK, EU, and AU (apply online)
Zanzibar
Zanzibar feels like a dream set adrift in the Indian Ocean. With its spice-scented air, turquoise waters, and Stone Town’s labyrinthine charm, it’s a place of pure escape—where time slows and senses awaken.
Weather in June: June in Zanzibar is synonymous with the beginning of the long dry season, often celebrated as the sunniest and driest month of the year. Daytime temperatures are comfortably warm, averaging around 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling down to around 20°C (68°F). This period is characterized by low humidity, making it an ideal time for a range of outdoor activities.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), though USD is widely accepted in resorts
Electricity: 230V, plug types D & G
Visa: Same as mainland Tanzania—eVisa required in advance for most passport holders
Solo Safari East Africa: Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar
A 13-Day Premium Small Group Safari Exclusively for Solo Travellers | 6–18 June 2027
✨ New Departure
There is no wildlife experience on earth quite like East Africa. The sheer scale of the Serengeti. The density of life in the Ngorongoro Crater. The sight of a lion pride crossing the Masai Mara at golden hour. These are moments that reach into you and stay there permanently — and they are exactly what this journey delivers.
Two’s a Crowd’s East Africa Solo Safari is a premium 13-day expedition through Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar — designed exclusively for solo travellers who want to experience one of the world’s greatest wildlife destinations without the anxiety of going it alone. With a maximum of just 15 guests, custom-built 4WD safari land cruisers, luxury tented camps, your own private room or tent every night, and expert local guides plus a dedicated Two’s a Crowd Host, every detail is taken care of so you can focus entirely on the experience.
June is one of the finest months for East African safaris — the dry season brings clear skies, superb game viewing conditions, and the beginning of the Great Migration in the Serengeti.
What Solo Travellers Love About This Tour
An African safari can feel daunting to organise and intimidating to do alone — the logistics of crossing between Kenya and Tanzania, the specialist knowledge required, the sheer remoteness of the best wildlife areas. This tour removes every one of those barriers, placing you in small custom safari vehicles with like-minded solo adventurers and guides whose knowledge and passion transform every game drive into something genuinely extraordinary.
Past travellers consistently rave about the experience: “I loved it — the people, the animals, the land were amazing. It was really hard to come back to reality.” And: “Was so glad I had a last-minute change of mind to go. Is a trip you don’t forget.”
Tour Highlights
Nairobi, Kenya — Safari Gateway Your East African adventure begins in Nairobi — one of Africa’s most dynamic and surprisingly fascinating capitals. Arrive, settle in, and meet your Two’s a Crowd Host, local guides, and fellow solo travellers over a Welcome Dinner of traditional Kenyan sharing platters — samosas, fried plantains, and tilapia — a warm and convivial introduction to the journey ahead. Optional afternoon visits to the Karen Blixen Museum, the Nairobi Giraffe Centre, or the Bomas of Kenya cultural village are all within reach for early arrivals.
Maasai Cultural Encounter — Loita Hills En route to the Masai Mara, stop for an authentic and deeply meaningful Maasai cultural experience at Tepesua Village in the scenic Loita Hills. Be welcomed by Maasai warriors with traditional singing and dancing, visit a traditional homestead and cattle enclosure, and learn about community life, local customs, and the inspiring women-led initiatives that are transforming families within the region. A genuine cultural connection — not a tourist performance.
Masai Mara National Reserve — Kenya’s Greatest Wildlife Stage Two days in one of the most celebrated wildlife destinations on the planet. The Masai Mara is home to the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — as well as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hyenas, and an extraordinary diversity of birdlife roaming freely across vast open savannah. Morning and afternoon game drives in custom 4WD safari vehicles deliver the classic East African safari experience. For the truly unforgettable, an optional sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness is available — one of the most extraordinary experiences in African travel.
Lake Victoria — Tanzania Crossing Cross the border into Tanzania and journey to the shores of Lake Victoria — the world’s largest tropical lake and a body of water so vast it creates its own weather systems. Overnight in Butiama, the birthplace of Tanzania’s first president Julius Nyerere, at a lakeside lodge surrounded by hills and rock formations. A peaceful and genuinely off-the-beaten-track stop.
Serengeti National Park — The World’s Greatest Wildlife Spectacle Two extraordinary days deep in the heart of the Serengeti — the most famous national park on earth and home to the greatest concentration of large mammals anywhere in the world. Morning and afternoon game drives across the endless golden plains in pursuit of the Big Five, migrating herds, cheetahs on the hunt, and the endlessly dramatic interactions of African wildlife. In June, the Great Migration is in full swing — hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving across the landscape in one of nature’s most extraordinary annual events. An optional sunrise balloon safari delivers the Serengeti from the most spectacular vantage point imaginable. Fall asleep each night to the sounds of the African bush from your private tented camp.
Ngorongoro Crater — Africa’s Garden of Eden The most remarkable single day of wildlife viewing in Africa. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary biological richness — a vast volcanic caldera 20 kilometres across, whose walls form a natural enclosure for one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent. Descend into the crater floor for a full day game drive among lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and — crucially — the endangered black rhino, one of the hardest animals to spot anywhere in Africa. This is as close to Africa’s “Garden of Eden” as anywhere on earth.
Hadzabe Hunter-Gatherers — Lake Eyasi One of the most rare and profound cultural encounters available anywhere in East Africa. Travel to the remote region of Lake Eyasi to spend time with the Hadzabe people — one of the last remaining true hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa, whose way of life has changed little in tens of thousands of years. Learn about their ancient traditions, observe their remarkable bushcraft skills, and listen to their extraordinary click language — believed to be among the oldest spoken languages still in existence. An experience of genuine humility and wonder that mainstream travel simply does not offer.
Stone Town, Zanzibar — UNESCO Swahili Gem Fly from Arusha to the spice island of Zanzibar (flight included) and arrive in the extraordinary Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site of labyrinthine alleyways, ornate carved doorways, ancient mosques, and the layered heritage of Arab, African, Indian, and Portuguese civilisations. A guided walking and street food tour brings the history and flavours of this remarkable place to vivid life before a memorable group dinner.
Zanzibar Beaches — Indian Ocean Finale Three days of pure coastal bliss to close the journey. White sand beaches, turquoise Indian Ocean waters, and the completely relaxed rhythm of island life — a perfect counterpoint to the intensity and wonder of the safari. An optional spice tour through Zanzibar’s famous plantations — cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, ginger — explains why this island shaped global trade for centuries. The final evening brings a Farewell Dinner on the beach with your fellow solo travellers.
Why Choose Two’s a Crowd for Solo Safari in East Africa?
- ✦ 100% solo traveller groups — everyone arrives alone, nobody stays that way for long
- ✦ Maximum 15 guests — intimate small group, never a coach tour
- ✦ Your own private room or luxury tent — always, no sharing
- ✦ Custom-built 4WD safari land cruisers — the best vehicles for wildlife viewing
- ✦ Expert local safari guides — knowledge and passion that transforms every drive
- ✦ Dedicated Two’s a Crowd Host — with you throughout
- ✦ Arusha to Zanzibar flight included — seamless transition to the island
- ✦ Kenya AND Tanzania — the best of both countries in one journey
- ✦ Maasai AND Hadzabe cultural encounters — genuine, meaningful, not touristic
- ✦ June departure — peak dry season, superb game viewing, Great Migration in progress
- ✦ Most meals included — completely hassle-free
Ready for the Safari of Your Life?
East Africa has been on the bucket list long enough. This is the journey that delivers it — properly, safely, and with the very best company.
Departing 6 June 2027 | From A$13,660 per person
👉 Book Your Place Today
DAY 1 – Sunday 6th June 2027 NAIROBI, KENYA — ARRIVAL & WELCOME DINNER (D)
Karibu! Welcome to Kenya — and the beginning of one of the great wildlife journeys on earth. Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Arrival transfers are included and may be shared with other group members arriving on the same flight. You are free to arrive at any time.
If you arrive with time to spare, Nairobi has more to offer than most visitors expect: the Karen Blixen Museum (the farm that inspired Out of Africa), the world-famous Nairobi Giraffe Centre, the National Museum of Kenya, and the colourful Bomas of Kenya cultural village are all excellent ways to begin your East African experience.
This evening, meet your Two’s a Crowd Host, local guides, and fellow solo travellers before heading to a Welcome Dinner at a traditional local restaurant — sharing platters of Kenyan favourites including samosas, fried plantains, and tilapia. Sharing food is central to Kenyan culture, and tonight it’s the perfect way to begin getting to know your new travel companions.
Note: If you’d like to arrive a day or two early, additional nights can be arranged at the hotel.
Your own room at Heron Hotel, Nairobi or similar
DAY 2 – Monday 7th June 2027 NAIROBI TO MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE — MAASAI VILLAGE & BUSH DINNER (B/L/D)
After breakfast, your Kenya safari adventure begins in earnest as you depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve — one of the greatest wildlife destinations on earth. The journey takes you through the scenic Loita Hills region, where rolling green hills and Maasai cattle herds set the scene perfectly.
En route, stop for an authentic and deeply meaningful cultural experience at Tepesua Village — a genuine Maasai community where you’ll be welcomed by warriors with traditional singing and dancing. Learn about Maasai customs, community life, and the inspiring women-led initiatives supporting families within the region. Visit a traditional homestead and cattle enclosure for a genuine insight into this proud and enduring culture — one of the most authentic cultural encounters in East African travel.
Arrive at your permanent luxury tented camp on the edge of the Masai Mara as the afternoon light turns golden. Settle into your own private tent, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Tonight, enjoy a special dinner beneath the stars — the first of many extraordinary evenings in the bush.
Your own luxury tent at La Maison Royale Camp, Masai Mara or similar
DAY 3 – Tuesday 8th June 2027 MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE — FULL DAY BIG FIVE SAFARI (B/L/D)
The day that solo travellers dream about. Today is entirely dedicated to exploring the extraordinary wildlife of the Masai Mara in custom-built 4WD safari vehicles — one of Africa’s finest and most productive game viewing environments.
Morning and afternoon game drives take you deep into the reserve in search of the legendary Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — alongside giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hyenas, and a spectacular diversity of birdlife. The Mara’s open savannah landscape makes for exceptional wildlife visibility, and in June the reserve is at its most active as animals congregate around permanent water sources.
Between game drives, return to camp for lunch and time to relax on your private tent veranda, listening to the sounds of the African bush around you.
Optional: A sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness is available — one of the most breathtaking and memorable experiences in all of African travel. Ask your guide to arrange this in advance.
Your own luxury tent at La Maison Royale Camp, Masai Mara or similar
DAY 4 – Wednesday 9th June 2027 MASAI MARA TO LAKE VICTORIA, TANZANIA (B/L/D)
Cross the border from Kenya into Tanzania today and journey through the ever-changing East African landscape toward the shores of Lake Victoria — the world’s largest tropical lake, covering an area greater than the entire United Kingdom.
Your destination is Butiama — a small, peaceful town on the shores of the lake and the birthplace of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding president and one of the most admired leaders in African history. The nearby heritage site and museum offer fascinating context for those who wish to explore.
Arrive at your lakeside lodge surrounded by dramatic rock formations and rolling hills. Unwind beside the lake and enjoy dinner overlooking the peaceful waters as the sun sets across Lake Victoria — a genuinely beautiful and unhurried evening far from the tourist trail.
Your own room at Mwitongo Lodge, Butiama or similar
DAY 5 – Thursday 10th June 2027 LAKE VICTORIA TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK (B/L/D)
Today marks the beginning of your Tanzanian safari — and arrival in one of the most legendary places on earth. Continue your journey into the Serengeti National Park — the most famous wildlife reserve in Africa and a landscape of almost incomprehensible scale and beauty, stretching 14,763 square kilometres of endless golden savannah.
After entering the park gates, travel via the scenic safari route to your permanent tented camp deep within the Serengeti, keeping watch throughout for elephants, giraffes, antelope, and big cats roaming across the open plains. The first sightings in the Serengeti have a way of stopping you mid-sentence.
Arrive at camp as the late afternoon light turns the plains golden. Tonight, fall asleep to the sounds of the African wilderness from your own private tent — one of travel’s great experiences.
Your own tent at Osinon Camp, Serengeti or similar
DAY 6 – Friday 11th June 2027 SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK — MORNING & AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES (B/L/D)
Another extraordinary day in the Serengeti. Early morning is one of the finest times for wildlife viewing — predators are returning from nocturnal hunts, prey animals are emerging into the cool air, and the light is extraordinary. Your morning game drive sets out as dawn breaks across the plains.
Return to camp for a late breakfast and time to relax — reading on your veranda, watching the birdlife around the camp, or simply sitting in the remarkable silence of the Serengeti. In June, the Great Migration is in full swing — hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle moving north across the Serengeti in one of nature’s most dramatic annual spectacles.
The afternoon brings another game drive across the plains, as the light shifts and the wildlife becomes active again before sunset. Evening meals in the dining tent, campfire conversations with new friends, and the sounds of the African night complete another unforgettable day.
Optional: A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti is available this morning — the most extraordinary aerial perspective of Africa’s greatest wilderness.
Your own tent at Osinon Camp, Serengeti or similar
DAY 7 – Saturday 12th June 2027 SERENGETI — NGORONGORO CRATER — KARATU (B/L/D)
A morning game drive in the Serengeti as the sun rises, before continuing to one of East Africa’s most extraordinary destinations — the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descending into the Ngorongoro Crater is a genuinely awe-inspiring experience. This vast volcanic caldera — 20 kilometres across and 600 metres deep — forms a natural enclosure for one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. The crater floor is home to an estimated 25,000 large animals, including massive lion prides, enormous buffalo herds, zebras, wildebeest, flamingo-fringed lakes, and the critically endangered black rhino — one of the hardest animals to spot anywhere in Africa and a genuinely thrilling sighting when it occurs. A full game drive on the crater floor delivers wildlife viewing that rivals anywhere on earth.
Continue to the charming highland town of Karatu — nestled among lush green hills, coffee plantations, and the fresh air of the crater highlands.
Your own room at The Castle at Ngorongoro, Karatu or similar
DAY 8 – Sunday 13th June 2027 KARATU — LAKE EYASI — HADZABE ENCOUNTER (B/L/D)
One of the most profound and rare cultural experiences available anywhere in East Africa — and one that very few travellers ever have the opportunity to access.
Travel to the remote region of Lake Eyasi to spend time with the Hadzabe people — one of the last remaining truly hunter-gatherer communities on earth. The Hadzabe have lived around Lake Eyasi for tens of thousands of years, hunting with handmade bows and arrows and gathering wild plants and berries in a way that has changed almost nothing since the Stone Age.
Spend time observing and learning about their extraordinary bushcraft skills, their deep knowledge of the landscape and its plants and animals, and their remarkable click language — one of the oldest and most linguistically distinctive spoken languages still in existence today. This is a genuine, respectful, and deeply humbling encounter with a way of life entirely outside the modern world — and one that past travellers consistently describe as one of the most memorable experiences of their lives.
Return to Karatu in the late afternoon for a relaxed highland evening.
Your own room at The Castle at Ngorongoro, Karatu or similar
DAY 9 – Monday 14th June 2027 KARATU TO ARUSHA — OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES (B/L)
A more relaxed morning at your own pace — an opportunity to choose from a selection of optional experiences before continuing to Arusha:
- Village Visit (USD $20) — a guided tour of a local Tanzanian community
- Coffee Plantation Tour (USD $25) — from bean to cup in the highlands
- Ngorongoro Forest Elephant Cave Trek (USD $80) — a guided hike through the ancient forest to a remarkable natural elephant salt lick
- Lake Manyara National Park Game Drive (USD $100) — an additional safari in a park famous for its tree-climbing lions and huge flocks of flamingos
Later in the afternoon, travel to Arusha — Tanzania’s safari capital, set in the shadow of Mount Meru — for your overnight stay before tomorrow’s flight to Zanzibar.
Your own room at Gold Crest Hotel, Arusha or similar
DAY 10 – Tuesday 15th June 2027 ARUSHA TO STONE TOWN, ZANZIBAR — STREET FOOD TOUR & DINNER (B/D)
This morning, transfer to the airport for your included flight to Zanzibar — a journey of just over an hour that carries you from the African savannah to the turquoise shores of the Indian Ocean.
Welcome to Stone Town — the historic heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary layered heritage. For centuries, Zanzibar was one of the great trading hubs of the Indian Ocean world — a crossroads of Arab, African, Indian, and Portuguese civilisations whose influences are written into every carved doorway, narrow alleyway, and ancient mosque of this remarkable town. The Tembo Hotel, your home for the night, was originally built as the American Consulate in 1834 and has hosted Mahatma Gandhi and Freddie Mercury among its guests.
A guided walking and street food tour of Stone Town explores the winding lanes, the historic Old Fort, the bustling Forodhani Gardens night market, and the vivid history of Zanzibar’s role in the spice and slave trades — before gathering for a memorable group dinner on the island.
Your own room at Tembo Hotel, Stone Town, Zanzibar or similar
DAY 11 – Wednesday 16th June 2027 STONE TOWN TO ZANZIBAR BEACHES (B)
Leave the history and energy of Stone Town behind this morning and journey to Zanzibar’s legendary east coast beaches — where powder-white sand meets some of the most brilliantly turquoise water in the Indian Ocean.
En route, there is the wonderful option of a Zanzibar Spice Tour (USD $30) — a guided exploration of traditional spice plantations where you’ll smell, taste, and learn about the extraordinary variety of spices that made this island one of the most fought-over places in the world: cinnamon, vanilla, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and ginger growing in lush tropical abundance. A fascinating and deeply sensory experience.
Arrive at your beautiful beachfront resort and spend the afternoon exactly as you please — swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, discovering the beach, or simply doing absolutely nothing.
Your own room at White Paradise Zanzibar or similar
DAY 12 – Thursday 17th June 2027 ZANZIBAR BEACHES — FREE DAY & FAREWELL DINNER (B/D)
A perfect final full day of pure island relaxation. Zanzibar’s east coast in June — the start of the long dry season — delivers warm sunny days, low humidity, calm seas, and temperatures of around 28°C. Swim in the Indian Ocean, lie on the beach, explore the nearby village, organise a snorkelling or diving excursion (own expense), take a traditional dhow cruise at sunset, or simply drift through the day at the island’s own unhurried pace.
This evening, gather one final time for your Farewell Dinner — a celebration of 13 extraordinary days, the wildlife of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater, the Hadzabe encounter, Stone Town, and the friendships formed along the way. A night to savour.
Your own room at White Paradise Zanzibar or similar
DAY 13 – Friday 18th June 2027 ZANZIBAR — DEPARTURE DAY (B)
After a final breakfast together on the beach, say farewell to your fellow solo travellers and transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey — carrying with you the sights of the Serengeti, the sounds of the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn, the warmth of the Maasai welcome, the depth of the Hadzabe encounter, and the extraordinary blue of the Indian Ocean.
East Africa does not leave you. You carry it home.
If you’d like to extend your stay in Zanzibar, the team can arrange additional nights — just get in touch.
TOUR PRICING: A$13,660
TOUR DATES: 6TH – 18TH JUNE 2027
Kenya
Kenya stirs the soul with its sweeping savannahs, vibrant cultures, and iconic wildlife. Whether you’re tracking the Big Five in the Maasai Mara, exploring Nairobi’s creative scene, or sipping sundowners with Mount Kilimanjaro in view, it’s a country that delivers drama and wonder in equal measure.
Weather in June: Mild and dry—great safari season. Nairobi averages 18°C with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C, coastal areas like hover around 28°C with lows of 20°C.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Electricity: 240V, plug types G (UK-style)
Visa: eVisa required for most nationalities, including NZ, UK, EU, and AU (apply online)
Tanzania
Tanzania is untamed and unforgettable—from the vast Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater to the mystical Mount Kilimanjaro and the Swahili Coast. It’s a place where adventure meets authenticity, and every horizon is one worth chasing.
Weather in June: Dry and warm—perfect for game drives. Serengeti highs around 30–28°C. Most days have clears skies and sunshine.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Electricity: 230V, plug types D & G
Visa: eVisa required for most visitors, including NZ, UK, EU, and AU (apply online)
Zanzibar
Zanzibar feels like a dream set adrift in the Indian Ocean. With its spice-scented air, turquoise waters, and Stone Town’s labyrinthine charm, it’s a place of pure escape—where time slows and senses awaken.
Weather in June: June in Zanzibar is synonymous with the beginning of the long dry season, often celebrated as the sunniest and driest month of the year. Daytime temperatures are comfortably warm, averaging around 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling down to around 20°C (68°F). This period is characterized by low humidity, making it an ideal time for a range of outdoor activities.
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS), though USD is widely accepted in resorts
Electricity: 230V, plug types D & G
Visa: Same as mainland Tanzania—eVisa required in advance for most passport holders
