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East African Hemingway Safari

Kenya & Tanzania – The Ultimate Hemingway Adventure

With East African Hemingway we've combined two destinations - Kenya and Tanzania - into a single, breathtaking itinerary that offers the very best in East African game viewing, combined with the romance of classic "Hemingway" style tented accommodations.

Why travel with us

Classic Travel's Africa specialists have curated exclusive partnerships with the finest camps and guides. Your safari is completely bespoke, with expert guides and prime wildlife viewing.
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Prime Wildlife Viewing

From Lewa to the Serengeti and Masai Mara, every day offers unparalleled game viewing.

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Hemingway‑Style Camps

Classic tented accommodations that blend romance with modern luxury.

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Prefered Partner Amenities

Exclusive perks: upgrades, credits, and special experiences.

Nairobi skyline

Days 1‑2: USA or Canada – Nairobi, Kenya

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Depart the USA or Canada by overnight flight. Upon arrival we are met and transferred to our hotel. Nairobi Serena Hotel (Meals Aloft)

Included
  • International flights
  • Overnight at Nairobi Serena Hotel
  • Meet & greet by safari guides
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Day 3: Nairobi – Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Lewa Safari Camp

We fly north of Nairobi to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and our first exclusive campsite. After lunch we begin to spot some of the animals inhabiting this wilderness area, including unique northern species such as reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and more. Exclusive Lewa Camp (B, L, D)

Included
  • Flight to Lewa
  • Afternoon game drive
  • All meals at camp
Lewa game drive

Day 4: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Lewa Safari Camp

A cup of coffee or tea delivered to our tents begins the day in A&K style. On morning and afternoon game drives, we see elephant, rhino, beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, the graceful, long-necked gerenuk, lion and, possibly, leopard. The day ends with a roaring campfire and a delicious dinner under the stars. Exclusive Lewa Camp (B, L, D)

Included
  • Morning & afternoon game drives
  • All meals at camp
Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5: Lewa – Arusha – Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater Camp

Today we fly via Nairobi to Arusha. After pausing for lunch, we continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, arriving at our private safari camp in time for dinner. Exclusive Ngorongoro Crater Camp (B, L, D)

Included
  • Flight to Arusha
  • Lunch en route
  • Transfer to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro wildlife

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater Camp

Ngorongoro is a "pocket paradise" - an ancient volcanic caldera containing a fascinating cross-section of East African wildlife. Spend a half day game viewing among the Crater's lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest, zebra and rhino. The seasonal lakes are crowded with birds and we may also see a Maasai herdsman with his cattle. Exclusive Ngorongoro Crater Camp (B, L, D)

Included
  • Half‑day crater game drive
  • All meals at camp
Olduvai Gorge

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

We drive to the Serengeti, stopping en route at the Leakey family's excavations in Olduvai Gorge. Exclusive Serengeti Camp (B, L, D)

Prefered Partner Perks
  • Upgrade to next category upon arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for two persons per room
  • A $50 USD Hotel Credit
  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary WI-FI
Serengeti

Days 8‑9: Serengeti National Park

We spend two exhilarating days on morning and afternoon game drives exploring the vast and varied landscapes of the Serengeti, one of the great game-viewing destinations of the world. This park is home to every type of plains game imaginable, including giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, as well as predatory lion, leopard and cheetah. The Serengeti is the site of the annual migration when an astounding number of herbivores trek across the plains in search of green grass and water. Exclusive Serengeti Camp (B, L, D)

Prefered Partner Benefits Included
  • Upgrade to next category upon arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast for two persons per room
  • A $50 USD Hotel Credit
  • Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary WI-FI
Masai Mara

Day 10: Serengeti – Arusha – Nairobi – Masai Mara

Mara Camp

We return to Nairobi and continue to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Here our private camp sits on the edge of the Mara plains, a vast expanse of open land with a dense concentration of resident wildlife. Exclusive Mara Camp (B, L, D)

Included
  • Flight to Nairobi
  • Transfer to Masai Mara
  • All meals at camp
Masai Mara

Days 11‑12: Masai Mara

Mara Camp

Two days of morning and afternoon game drives in this magnificent savannah wilderness, the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem. We need not venture far from camp to see herds of impala, gazelle and zebra, elephant, giraffe and prides of lion. On our last evening in camp, we gather for a farewell dinner and an opportunity to review our safari's highlights around the inviting campfire. Exclusive Mara Camp (B, L, D)

Included
  • Morning & afternoon game drives (2 days)
  • Farewell dinner at camp
  • All meals
Giraffe Centre

Day 13: Masai Mara – Nairobi – USA or Canada

Nairobi Serena Hotel (dayroom)

We return to Nairobi for a visit to Karen Blixen's house, the Nairobi Giraffe Center and private lunch at Bahati, the Kent family home. This evening we transfer to the airport to board our international flight. (B, L, D)

Included
  • Visit Karen Blixen Museum
  • Giraffe Centre
  • Private lunch at Bahati
  • Dayroom at Nairobi Serena
  • Evening airport transfer
Flight home

Day 14: USA or Canada

Homebound flights

Connect with homebound flights. (Meals Aloft)

Included
  • International flight connection

Terms and conditions: All journeys are subject to availability and are handcrafted exclusively for Classic Travel clients. Prices and inclusions are confirmed at time of booking.