The Tass Stanley Safari Tour

Arrival

Activities : Sightseeing

Upon arrival in Nairobi, Tass’s dedicated team will warmly welcome us and escort us to the legendary Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. A true icon of East African hospitality, the Norfolk has been a centerpiece of Nairobi’s story since the early 20th century and remains one of the city’s most celebrated landmarks. Over the decades, the hotel has become deeply woven into the identity and heritage of Kenya’s capital. The following day is devoted to exploring Nairobi’s cultural and historical highlights. Our city tour includes the National Museum, a visit to the Giraffe Centre where we’ll have the rare opportunity to hand-feed the endangered Rothschild giraffes, and a stop at the former home of Karen Blixen, located just beyond the city. In 1937, Blixen, writing under the name Isak Dinesen, published Out of Africa, a work widely regarded as one of the most moving literary tributes to the African continent. We return to the Fairmont Norfolk enriched by the day’s experiences, enjoying gracious hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and engaging conversation, fully refreshed and excited as we prepare to begin our unforgettable African safari adventure.

Activities : Game Drives

Upon arrival in Nairobi, Tass’s dedicated team will warmly welcome us and escort us to the legendary Fairmont Norfolk Hotel. A true icon of East African hospitality, the Norfolk has been a centerpiece of Nairobi’s story since the early 20th century and remains one of the city’s most celebrated landmarks. Over the decades, the hotel has become deeply woven into the identity and heritage of Kenya’s capital. The following day is devoted to exploring Nairobi’s cultural and historical highlights. Our city tour includes the National Museum, a visit to the Giraffe Centre where we’ll have the rare opportunity to hand-feed the endangered Rothschild giraffes, and a stop at the former home of Karen Blixen, located just beyond the city. In 1937, Blixen, writing under the name Isak Dinesen, published Out of Africa, a work widely regarded as one of the most moving literary tributes to the African continent. We return to the Fairmont Norfolk enriched by the day’s experiences, enjoying gracious hospitality, exceptional cuisine, and engaging conversation, fully refreshed and excited as we prepare to begin our unforgettable African safari adventure.

Activities : Game Drives

We begin the day with a short flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Amboseli National Park, heading south toward one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Rising dramatically above the acacia-studded plains, Mount Kilimanjaro towers to more than 19,000 feet, standing an astonishing 15,000 feet above the surrounding grasslands. To local communities, Kilimanjaro was not simply believed to be the home of a god, it was regarded as a divine presence itself, a belief that feels entirely fitting when one gazes upon its vast, glacier-capped summit. Setting out on game drives from the beautifully appointed Ol Tukai Lodge, we encounter Amboseli’s extraordinary wildlife. The park is renowned for hosting what is widely considered the largest population of free-roaming elephants in Africa. Alongside these giants, we are likely to see Cape buffalo, impalas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and a remarkable variety of other mammals that thrive within this unique ecosystem.

Activities : Game Drives

We begin the day with a short flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Amboseli National Park, heading south toward one of Africa’s most awe-inspiring landscapes. Rising dramatically above the acacia-studded plains, Mount Kilimanjaro towers to more than 19,000 feet, standing an astonishing 15,000 feet above the surrounding grasslands. To local communities, Kilimanjaro was not simply believed to be the home of a god, it was regarded as a divine presence itself, a belief that feels entirely fitting when one gazes upon its vast, glacier-capped summit. Setting out on game drives from the beautifully appointed Ol Tukai Lodge, we encounter Amboseli’s extraordinary wildlife. The park is renowned for hosting what is widely considered the largest population of free-roaming elephants in Africa. Alongside these giants, we are likely to see Cape buffalo, impalas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and a remarkable variety of other mammals that thrive within this unique ecosystem.

Activities : Game Drives

Today’s journey takes us south across the border into Tanzania, with a stop in the lively and distinctly African town of Arusha for lunch. From there, we continue by air to Tarangire National Park, a destination famed for its remarkable wildlife variety, including the unforgettable sight of lions resting in trees. Tarangire is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, home to over 550 recorded species, and is known for its striking, oversized termite mounds that rise dramatically from the landscape, offering a surprisingly fascinating glimpse into the park’s unique ecosystem. Our day concludes with an elegant overnight stay at Tarangire Sopa Lodge, beautifully set within a lush valley and surrounded by sweeping views of Tarangire’s signature terrain, dotted with ancient baobab trees. After an exhilarating game drive, there may be time to unwind beside the lodge’s stunning swimming pool, perched above a scenic gorge and perfect for a relaxing afternoon soak in the African sun.

Activities : Game Drives

Following an early morning game drive and breakfast, we journey westward toward one of Africa’s most legendary natural wonders, the Ngorongoro Crater. Often described as a “Lost World,” this vast volcanic basin remained hidden from the wider world until 1892, a long isolation that helped preserve its extraordinary abundance of wildlife. Today, the crater shelters a thriving ecosystem, from a strong lion population to graceful flocks of flamingos that gather across its shimmering lakes. Our home here, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, sits dramatically along the rim of the immense crater, offering sweeping views down to the broad, nearly 100-square-mile crater floor far below. As one of the largest volcanic calderas on Earth, Ngorongoro is unmatched in both scale and vitality. Descending into the crater for a full day of game viewing reveals a landscape that is endlessly captivating, alive with movement, beauty, and unforgettable encounters at every turn.

Activities : Game Drives

Following an early morning game drive and breakfast, we journey westward toward one of Africa’s most legendary natural wonders, the Ngorongoro Crater. Often described as a “Lost World,” this vast volcanic basin remained hidden from the wider world until 1892, a long isolation that helped preserve its extraordinary abundance of wildlife. Today, the crater shelters a thriving ecosystem, from a strong lion population to graceful flocks of flamingos that gather across its shimmering lakes. Our home here, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, sits dramatically along the rim of the immense crater, offering sweeping views down to the broad, nearly 100-square-mile crater floor far below. As one of the largest volcanic calderas on Earth, Ngorongoro is unmatched in both scale and vitality. Descending into the crater for a full day of game viewing reveals a landscape that is endlessly captivating, alive with movement, beauty, and unforgettable encounters at every turn.

Activities : Game Drives

Our journey includes a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a dramatic section of the Great Rift Valley renowned for its profound contribution to human history. It was here that groundbreaking discoveries by the Leakey family in the 20th century reshaped scientific understanding, firmly establishing East Africa as the birthplace of humankind. Celebrated for both its scientific importance and stark beauty, Olduvai offers a powerful glimpse into our earliest origins. From there, we continue into the legendary Serengeti, an immense and iconic landscape long celebrated by writers and explorers for its endless vitality. Often described as overflowing with life, these sweeping plains form the heart of the world’s most significant large-animal migration route. Staying at the spacious Serengeti Sopa Lodge, ideally positioned within this wildlife corridor, we set out on expansive game drives across the plains, searching for the remarkable diversity of life found here, including more than 70 species of large mammals that call this extraordinary ecosystem home.

Activities : Game Drives

Our journey includes a visit to Olduvai Gorge, a dramatic section of the Great Rift Valley renowned for its profound contribution to human history. It was here that groundbreaking discoveries by the Leakey family in the 20th century reshaped scientific understanding, firmly establishing East Africa as the birthplace of humankind. Celebrated for both its scientific importance and stark beauty, Olduvai offers a powerful glimpse into our earliest origins. From there, we continue into the legendary Serengeti, an immense and iconic landscape long celebrated by writers and explorers for its endless vitality. Often described as overflowing with life, these sweeping plains form the heart of the world’s most significant large-animal migration route. Staying at the spacious Serengeti Sopa Lodge, ideally positioned within this wildlife corridor, we set out on expansive game drives across the plains, searching for the remarkable diversity of life found here, including more than 70 species of large mammals that call this extraordinary ecosystem home.

Activities : Game Drives

The Maasai Mara is the Africa we carry in our mind’s eye, realized in vivid, joyous detail. It is a world of undulating grasslands and sculpted acacia trees, where the horizon is forever alive with movement. Elspeth Huxley captured the essence of the Mara’s sky in The Flame Trees of Thika, describing the drifting cumulus clouds as "huge swirls of whipped cream." These vast, sun-drenched landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for an optional dawn hot-air balloon safari. Arriving via Arusha and Nairobi, we’ll spend our days on exhilarating game drives before returning to the Fairmont Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo. Here, we’ll enjoy traditional sundowners, gazing out over a landscape that is both pulse-quickening and profoundly peaceful.

Activities : Game Drives

The Maasai Mara is the Africa we carry in our mind’s eye, realized in vivid, joyous detail. It is a world of undulating grasslands and sculpted acacia trees, where the horizon is forever alive with movement. Elspeth Huxley captured the essence of the Mara’s sky in The Flame Trees of Thika, describing the drifting cumulus clouds as "huge swirls of whipped cream." These vast, sun-drenched landscapes provide the perfect backdrop for an optional dawn hot-air balloon safari. Arriving via Arusha and Nairobi, we’ll spend our days on exhilarating game drives before returning to the Fairmont Mara Safari Club or Kichwa Tembo. Here, we’ll enjoy traditional sundowners, gazing out over a landscape that is both pulse-quickening and profoundly peaceful.

Activities : Game Drives

We leave the Mara behind and fly toward the majestic silhouette of Mount Kenya. Africa’s second-highest peak, this 17,000-foot glaciated wonder provides a stunning backdrop for our stay at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. Originally founded in the 1950s by actor William Holden and his circle of "Africaphiles," the club has long been a playground for global dignitaries and stars. We’ll enjoy two nights of "stellar" service in upgraded Deluxe Club Level rooms. While the club is a premier destination for relaxation, those seeking activity can enjoy trout fishing or a round of golf on the unique 9-hole course that straddles the Equator, allowing you to walk between hemispheres with every stroke. Our stay also includes a visit to the club’s animal orphanage and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a vital rhino sanctuary and home to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, operated alongside the Jane Goodall Foundation.

Activities : Trekking

We leave the Mara behind and fly toward the majestic silhouette of Mount Kenya. Africa’s second-highest peak, this 17,000-foot glaciated wonder provides a stunning backdrop for our stay at the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. Originally founded in the 1950s by actor William Holden and his circle of "Africaphiles," the club has long been a playground for global dignitaries and stars. We’ll enjoy two nights of "stellar" service in upgraded Deluxe Club Level rooms. While the club is a premier destination for relaxation, those seeking activity can enjoy trout fishing or a round of golf on the unique 9-hole course that straddles the Equator, allowing you to walk between hemispheres with every stroke. Our stay also includes a visit to the club’s animal orphanage and the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a vital rhino sanctuary and home to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, operated alongside the Jane Goodall Foundation.

Activities : Trekking

We’ll have day rooms at the Fairmont Norfolk Hotel for use prior to our late night flights homeward. And during the day, we can visit the Children center, do some shopping, or just kick back and savour the first, fresh memories of a classic African safari.

Activities : Game Drives

Connect to Europe

Activities : Sightseeing