Safari Tours

Step Into the Wild: Discover the Magic of Safari Touring

There’s nothing like the thrill of seeing wildlife in its natural habitat—lions lounging in the shade, elephants crossing the plains, or a cheetah streaking across the savanna. Safari touring offers a front-row seat to nature’s most breathtaking show. With experienced guides leading the way, you’ll track elusive animals, witness dramatic landscapes, and soak in golden sunsets that stretch across the horizon. It's not just a vacation—it’s an adventure for the soul.

From the vast Serengeti in Tanzania to the legendary Maasai Mara in Kenya, safari tours take you deep into Africa’s most iconic game reserves. Explore the otherworldly beauty of Namibia’s deserts, cruise through Botswana’s lush Okavango Delta, or search for gorillas in the misty forests of Uganda and Rwanda. Each destination offers something unique—whether it’s the Big Five, rare birdlife, or immersive cultural encounters with local tribes.

Feel your heart race as a lion prowls past your 4x4. Watch elephants roam at sunrise and listen to the rhythm of the wild under a canopy of stars. With expert guides, intimate wildlife encounters, and stays in stunning lodges or tented camps, every moment is a front-row seat to the magic of the animal kingdom. You’ll dine by lantern light, wake to the sound of distant roars, and watch herds of wildebeest stretch across the plains like a living river. This isn’t just a trip—it’s a story you'll never stop telling.

Choose your style of safari: go rugged with classic tented camps, opt for luxury lodges with five-star comfort, or experience mobile safaris that move with the migration. Whether you’re a seasoned explorer or a first-time traveler, safari touring promises a once-in-a-lifetime journey where every moment feels like a scene from a nature documentary—only you’re living it.

Here at Stellar Cruise and Travel, we like to use our own experiences with travelling to help you fulfil your travel aspirations. Feel free to browse our Gallery above to catch a glimpse into our recent Safari Adventure!

Southern Africa Camping Safari Adventure:

A wonderful camping tour to fit a tighter budget:

6 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 5 dinners
6 nights camping in 2-person dome tents
Escorted by a licensed 2-person crew
Transportation in a 24-seater overland truck with camping and cooking equipment
Sleeping mattress (you will need to bring your own sleeping bag)
All road tolls and vehicle taxes
Kruger National Park, full day open vehicle game drive with resident guide
Shangaan cultural evening
Matobo National Park, open vehicle game drive and wilderness walk with resident guide
Mosi Oa Tunya National Park, Victoria Falls visit
Flights from NZ

*Does not include Travel Insurance, Trip Kitty Fees, Spending money or Additional Sightseeing

East African Expedition:

A mid range budget trip, designed to keep you comfortable and see the best of Kenya and Tanzania.

Included

Small group journey (maximum 6 guests)
13 nights’ accommodation
13 breakfasts, 13 lunches, and 13 dinners
English-speaking driver/guide
Transport by a 7-seater 4×4 Land Cruiser
Game drives as per the itinerary
National Park fees
Return flights from New Zealand

*Does not include Travel Insurance, Accommodation before or after tour,Spending money or Additional Sightseeing

Day 1: Nairobi > Samburu National Reserve
You will be met at your Nairobi hotel and transferred to Samburu National Reserve, with lunch en route at Trout Tree Restaurant. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge, dinner, and overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge.

Day 2: Samburu National Reserve
Spend a full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game drives. Samburu offers dry, dramatic landscapes and rare wildlife such as Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and oryx.

Day 3: Samburu > Aberdare National Park
After breakfast, drive to Aberdare and have lunch at Aberdare Country Club, then transfer to The Ark Lodge. Spend the afternoon and evening wildlife-watching from the lodge’s floodlit waterhole.

Day 4: Aberdare > Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru for a game drive and lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. Enjoy an afternoon exploring the park’s diverse ecosystems and wildlife, including rhinos and flamingos.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru > Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, drive to Masai Mara, check into your lodge, and have lunch. Spend the afternoon on a game drive across one of Kenya’s richest wildlife areas.

Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy a full day of morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara. The reserve is famous for its Big Five, incredible savannah landscapes, and abundant wildlife.

Day 7: Masai Mara > Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha and check into Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort. After lunch, take a relaxing afternoon boat ride to see hippos up close.

Day 8: Lake Naivasha > Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park and check in at Amboseli Sopa Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, take a game drive beneath the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Day 9: Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives. The park offers stunning views of Kilimanjaro and excellent wildlife photography opportunities.

Day 10: Amboseli > Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to the Namanga border, meet your Tanzanian guide, and continue to Arusha for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive at Lake Manyara en route to Marera Valley Lodge.

Day 11: Lake Manyara > Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel to Serengeti National Park and check in at Pamoja Serengeti Camp. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive seeking wildebeest herds and predators.

Day 12: Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is famous for its vast wildlife concentrations and the annual wildebeest migration.

Day 13: Serengeti > Ngorongoro Crater > Karatu
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunches and descend into the crater for game drives. The Ngorongoro Crater is a world-renowned wildlife haven and breathtaking natural wonder.

Day 14: Karatu > Arusha > Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, drive to Arusha and onward to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight.

Day 1: Entebbe > Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by an andBeyond representative and checked in for your flight to Kihihi Airstrip. From here, transfer by road to Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Days 2 & 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a World Heritage Site, is home to about half of the world’s mountain gorillas and features diverse terrain ranging from swamp to dense thicket. Track habituated gorilla families with expert guides, many of whom were involved in the habituation process.

Day 4: Bwindi > Entebbe > Nairobi
Return to Entebbe for your flight to Nairobi. Transfer to Hemingways Nairobi for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Nairobi > Masai Mara Game Reserve
Fly to the Masai Mara and transfer to andBeyond Bateleur Camp, a vintage-style safari camp near the iconic Out of Africa filming location. Enjoy open 4×4 game drives with expert guides and uninterrupted views.

Day 6: Masai Mara Game Reserve
Take morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five and migrating herds. Back at camp, enjoy views of the Mara from the lounge and pool area.

Day 7: Masai Mara > Serengeti National Park
Fly to the Serengeti, one of the world’s most renowned wilderness areas. Stay at andBeyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp, Kleins Camp, or Serengeti Under Canvas.

Days 8 & 9: Serengeti National Park
Enjoy twice-daily or full-day game drives depending on the season, with options like picnic lunches and sunset safaris. A balloon safari is also recommended to witness the open grasslands and free-roaming wildlife from above.

Day 10: Serengeti > Manyara > Ngorongoro Crater
Fly to Manyara Airstrip and transfer to Entamanu Ngorongoro, an intimate lodge perched on the crater rim. Set against dramatic highlands, it offers stunning views and access to the crater below.

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater, home to over 30,000 protected animals. Enjoy a scenic picnic on the crater floor, then continue your wildlife adventure before returning to the lodge.

Day 12: Ngorongoro > Manyara > Zanzibar
Transfer to Manyara Airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. There you will catch a regional flight to Zanzibar.
On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Stone Town. This historic city features 19th-century architecture reflecting diverse cultural influences.

Day 13: Stone Town
Enjoy a walking tour through Stone Town’s alleys, markets, churches, and historical landmarks. Later, relax on a traditional dhow at sunset, returning under the glimmering lights of the city.

Days 14-16: Zanzibar Coast
Transfer to your beach resort, passing spice farms, orchards, and rural villages along the way. Choose from Baraza Resort & Spa or Zanzibar White Sand Luxury Villa & Spa for a luxurious, tranquil stay by the sea.

Day 17: Zanzibar
You will be met and transferred to the airport to proceed back to New Zealand.

Included

Tailor-made journey
11-nights’ accommodation
All meals (B, L, D) at Bwindi, Entamanu, and the andBeyond properties
Breakfast daily at Nairobi hotel
Local spirits, wines, and beers except at your Nairobi hotel
Meet & Greet at Entebbe and Nairobi International Airports
Shared transfers as per the itinerary
Private transfers in Nairobi
Shared game drives and safari activities as per the itinerary
Shared fixed-wing flights Entebee > Kihihi > Entebee
Shared fixed-wing flights Nairobi > Masai Mara > Serengeti > Manyara > Kilimanjaro
Two mountain gorilla trekking permits
National park, crater, concession, and landing fees
Tanzania tourism development levy
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Laundry at Bwindi, Entamanu, and the andBeyond properties
5-nights’ accommodation at Park Hyatt & White Sand
Breakfast daily at Park Hyatt
All meals (B, L, D) at White Sand
Local spirits, wines, and beers at Baraza & White Sand
Meet & greet at Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Private transfers as per the itinerary
English-speaking local guides
Private sightseeing as per the itinerary
Shared Dhow cruise
Business Class flights from Auckland to Entebbe and Zanzibar to Auckland
Economy flight from Manyara to Zanzibar