Kenya & Tanzania

Step Into the Wild
January 22 to February 7, 2026
Explore the Heart of Kenya & Tanzania

Experience the adventure of a lifetime in Kenya and Tanzania, with breathtaking wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and rich agricultural traditions.

In Kenya, hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, visit elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and explore wildlife-rich areas like the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Samburu Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara. Unique stays include deluxe lodges, tented camps, and the legendary Mount Kenya Safari Club.

In Tanzania, marvel at the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, home to the famous migration of wildebeest and zebra, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s great natural wonders.

From golden savannas to star-filled skies, this tour offers memories of Africa that will last a lifetime.

Quick Facts

Travel Dates

January 22 to February 7, 2026

Meals

40 + In-Flight

Max Guests

24

Activity Level

Active

Exclusive Highlights

  • Hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre and meet elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
  • Explore the vast Serengeti, lush Ngorongoro Crater, and scenic Lake Nakuru.
  • Stay in unique lodges and tented camps, including the renowned Mount Kenya Safari Club.
  • Capture stunning shots of wildlife, landscapes, and vibrant sunsets.

What's Taken Care Of

  • Return Economy Class Airfare from North America major cities
  • Luxury Accommodations and 4X4 Land Cruiser Transportation
  • Entrance to Game Reserves and game drives as outlined
  • All meals as outlined
  • Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
  • Small Group Departure
  • Hosted Departure

Itinerary At A Glance

January 22, 2026

Depart North America on an overnight flight.

January 23, 2026

Arrive to Nairobi, Kenya, the capital of the country. JAMBO KARIBU!! Your local representative eagerly awaits your arrival in their unique and traditional African style welcome. You will be transferred to your hotel for a two night stay.

January 24, 2026

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet rescued elephants and learn from their keepers about conservation efforts. Then, hand-feed giraffes at the Giraffe Centre before exploring the Karen Blixen Museum, offering insight into colonial Kenya and the story behind “Out of Africa”. Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner.

January 25, 2026

Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, arriving at your tented camp in time for lunch. Enjoy a game drive in this wildliferich conservancy, including a visit to the Jane Goodall Institute’s Chimpanzee Sanctuary. The camp overlooks a bustling waterhole, attracting the Big Five and a diverse array of plains game.

January 26, 2026

Drive north to Samburu National Reserve, a stunning semiarid region with rugged landscapes. Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome lunch before settling into your camp. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive, ending the day with a breathtaking sunset over the river as a leopard emerges to hunt.

January 27, 2026

Spend a full day in Samburu Game Reserve with morning and afternoon game drives, seeking wildlife unique to the region. After breakfast, there’s an opportunity to visit a local village to experience Samburu culture. In the evening, enjoy a scenic stop for sundowners while watching the sunset over the African plains.

January 28, 2026

Drive to Nanyuki and visit the famous Mount Kenya Safari Club, once the retreat of movie star William Holden and frequented by icons like Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. Enjoy activities such as golf, croquet, bowling, table tennis, swimming, and visiting the animal orphanage, or simply unwind at the Health and Fitness Centre in the club’s stunning surroundings.

January 29, 2026

Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park, stopping briefly at Thompson’s Falls. This afternoon, enjoy a game drive in one of the best parks for wildlife viewing. Spot lions, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, warthogs, Rothschild giraffes, black & white rhino, zebras, impalas, leopards, and more. The park is also home to over 300 bird species and is a prime location to see the endangered black and white rhino.

January 30, 2026

Drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve, renowned for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. Arrive at the intimate 20-tent Tipilikwani Camp for a warm welcome and lunch. In the afternoon, embark on an exciting game drive across the vast plains, home to black-maned lions, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, rhinos, zebras, Masai giraffes, and more.

January 31, 2026

Keep an eye out for the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino—on today’s game drives. With luck, you may spot a leopard or cheetah up close! Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Optional Activity: Take an early morning balloon safari over the Mara, ending with a champagne breakfast, or visit an off-thebeaten-track Masai Manyatta to experience the traditions of this iconic community.

February 1, 2026

Depart with a picnic lunch, crossing the Isebania & Sirari border into Tanzania, where our guides will assist with immigration before transferring to Tanzanian vehicles. Continue to Speke Bay Lodge on the southeastern shores of Lake Victoria. Named after explorer John Hanning Speke, who identified the lake as the Nile’s source, the lodge, set amidst savannah, resembles a charming lakeside village. Enjoy its serene surroundings and facilities for the night.

February 2, 2026

Travel to Central Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s oldest and most famous park, spanning 14,763 square kilometers and renowned for the annual wildebeest and zebra migration. Arrive at the lodge for a hot lunch before embarking on an extensive afternoon game drive.

February 3, 2026

Depart with packed lunch boxes, for a full day of game viewing drives on the vast Serengeti plains. Serengeti National Park is one that can never disappoint. Enjoy dinner and overnight at the lodge.

February 4, 2026

Depart to the Ngorongoro Conservation area. This afternoon just relax and enjoy the panoramic views of the crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your lodge, where we spend two nights.

February 15, 2026

Descend some 600 metres into the crater, which is home to an abundance of wildlife and a photogenic paradise, for a full day of game-viewing drives.

February 6, 2026

We bid farewell and transfer to the Arusha airport for our flight back to North America.

February 7, 2026

Arrive back into North America and home.

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Pricing

Double Occupancy: $18,674
Single Occupancy: $22,644

Plus Air/Gov't taxes of $1,498 per person

Prices are per person in Canadian Dollars. All taxes included.

Prices subject to change based on currency exchange, local taxes, and airfare.

Payment Schedule

  • Initial Deposit: $3,000 per person at time of booking
  • Second Payment: $3,000 per person on August 15, 2025
  • Final Payment due October 30, 2025

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Justin was born and raised in Montague but now resides in Charlottetown with his wife Miranda. In his spare time, Justin enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors by the water.

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As a career bookkeeper, her role in the beginning with Target Tours was a weekend job. She has spent over 35 years doing books in public and private business. In 2017 her dream became a reality, and she joined John full time in the business. This is where she belonged.
When Lynn is not adding numbers, she enjoys her golf outings, fitness, cooking and reading.
Lynn and John have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and their treasured granddaughter, Lily.

John Dunphy

“For me, watching the smiles on the faces of our passengers when they see their travel dreams come true is the biggest I am in the travel business.”

John has spent over three decades in the travel industry starting at The Travel Store (Island Travel). In 2009, he and Lynn created Target Tours from the basement of the family home in Morell, PE and built on his passion for motor coaches.

From simple day tours on PEI to more extensive tours to Europe, attention to detail and
organization combine for a memorable travel experience. John will act as Tour Director
for some of his favourite tours such as river cruises and Europe.

As well as planning tours, John sometimes travels with the group as a Tour Host making
sure all the little details are being taken care of.

John and Lynn have two beautiful daughters, Sarah and Lindsay, son-in-law, Ben and
their treasured granddaughter, Lily.