Step into the Wild: Discover the Magic of Safari Touring

A safari is unlike any other holiday. Seeing wildlife in its natural environment is an experience that's difficult to put into words, whether it's watching elephants gather at a waterhole, spotting a pride of lions resting in the shade or witnessing a herd of giraffes wandering across the plains. Every game drive is different, and that's part of what makes a safari so memorable.

Africa is home to some of the world's most incredible wildlife destinations. Explore the famous Serengeti in Tanzania, search for the Big Five in Kenya's Maasai Mara, discover the striking landscapes of Namibia or cruise through Botswana's Okavango Delta. For something a little different, Uganda and Rwanda offer unforgettable gorilla trekking experiences through lush mountain forests.

Whether you choose a luxury lodge, a traditional tented camp or a mobile safari, experienced guides will help you make the most of every day. Their local knowledge and expert tracking skills give you the best chance of spotting wildlife while also providing fascinating insights into the animals, landscapes and cultures that make each destination unique.

Safaris aren't just about the wildlife. They're also about slowing down, enjoying spectacular scenery and experiencing some of Africa's most beautiful landscapes. From sunrise game drives to evenings spent around the campfire beneath a sky full of stars, every day offers something new.

At Stellar Cruise and Travel, we love sharing our own travel experiences to help inspire your next adventure. Take a look through our gallery above for a glimpse of our recent safari through Africa, and if you're ready to start planning your own, we'd love to help you find the perfect itinerary.

Packages

Safari Packages are bespoke and tailored to your needs and budget. Three examples of Safari Tour Packages with Stellar Cruise and Travel below, highlight what we could build for you, alongside our trusted safari partners.

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

Pricing from $4,799pp

*Example only, Pricing will vary, depending on date of travel, flight options, accommodation options. Please contact us for a more accurate quote. 

East African Expedition

With World Journeys

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.

 

Pricing from $14,999.00pp

*Example only, Pricing will vary, depending on date of travel, flight options, accommodation options. Please contact us for a more accurate quote. 

Luxury African Journey:

 With World Journeys

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 Entebbe > Kihihi > Entebbe
  • 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

 

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

 

Pricing from $68,990.00pp

*Example only, Pricing will vary, depending on date of travel, flight options, accommodation options. Please contact us for a more accurate quote.