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Kenya and Tanzania - Winter 2027

Winter 2027 · Boutique group

From $9,600 per person

Jan 11 – Jan 17
20277 days · 6 nights

Where untamed beauty meets island serenity — seven days, two countries, fully kosher.

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Where untamed beauty meets island serenity — seven days, two countries, fully kosher.

A boutique group journey through East Africa, January 11–17, 2027.

Travel by private charter flights and comfortable safari jeeps, and stay in luxury wilderness lodges and beachfront resorts. Enjoy gourmet kosher meals prepared by our private chefs, and a meaningful Shabbos with davening and meals beside the Indian Ocean.

The journey combines incredible Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Ndutu game drives, right in the middle of the Great Migration and wildebeest calving season. A Maasai village encounter, Zanzibar explorations, and a visit with Nairobi's Jewish community add cultural experiences along the way.

Private charter flights between Nairobi, the Serengeti and Zanzibar

01Day 1 · Monday 11 January · Travel day

Welcome to East Africa

Arrive in Nairobi and board a private charter flight to Lake Manyara Airstrip in Tanzania.

Upon arrival, visit a traditional Maasai village and gain insight into a way of life that has changed little over centuries. Learn about local customs, daily routines, and community traditions before continuing to the Ngorongoro / Karatu region.

Settle into our luxury lodge, enjoy a welcome dinner, and prepare for the days ahead.

Don't Miss

Private charter to Tanzania and a Maasai village visit.

Chapter 02 · Day 2 · Tuesday 12 January · Guided day

Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti

After Shachris and breakfast, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for your first game drive. Once the center of a massive volcano, the crater is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife.

Explore its open plains, lakes, and grasslands while searching for the Big Five and observing the region's abundant birdlife.

Following a picnic lunch, climb out of the crater and continue west through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the Serengeti ecosystem.

Arrive in the Ndutu region and enjoy a game drive before reaching your camp for a two-night stay.

Don't Miss

Big Five game drive in the crater, then on to Ndutu.

03Day 3 · Wednesday 13 January · Guided day

The Great Migration

Today is dedicated to the Great Migration. Travel across the Serengeti plains in search of the vast wildebeest herds that gather here during the calving season.

At this time of year, thousands of calves are born daily, attracting predators from across the region.

Lions, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, and servals are all active participants in this remarkable cycle.

With wildlife spread across every horizon, the day is spent following the movement of the herds and experiencing one of the most dynamic safari environments in Africa.

Don't Miss

A full day with the herds during calving season.

04Day 4 · Thursday 14 January · Travel day

Final Safari & Zanzibar Escape

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, maximizing every opportunity for wildlife viewing before departing.

Later, transfer to Ndutu Airstrip and board your charter flight. Continue onward through Kilimanjaro and connect to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, transfer to your beachfront resort overlooking the Indian Ocean.

The next several nights will be spent balancing exploration, relaxation, and island life.

Don't Miss

Last game drive, then charter to Zanzibar.

Chapter 05 · Day 5 · Friday 15 January · Guided day

Discover Zanzibar

Spend the day discovering Zanzibar, an island where African, Arab, Indian, and European influences have blended for centuries.

Begin with a guided visit to a traditional spice farm, walking among cloves, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, and tropical fruits. Learn about the island's agricultural heritage and its historic role in the spice trade.

Island adventures — activities at your choice: later, choose from a selection of activities including an ATV adventure through ancient villages and along the coast, a private snorkeling excursion, watersports, or simply time to enjoy the beach.

Return to the resort for a Toamehu lunch before preparing for Shabbos.

Don't Miss

Spice farm, island activities, Toamehu lunch.

06Day 6 · Saturday 16 January · Shabbos

Shabbos by the Indian Ocean

Following the excitement of safari, Shabbos offers a slower pace beside Zanzibar's white-sand beaches.

Enjoy uplifting davening, beautifully prepared Shabbos meals, and uninterrupted time to relax.

Walk along the shoreline, enjoy the ocean views, reconnect with family and friends, or take a well-earned afternoon nap.

As evening arrives, gather for a Melaveh Malka and a special performance to conclude Shabbos together.

Don't Miss

Davening, Shabbos meals and a Melaveh Malka by the sea.

07Day 7 · Sunday 17 January · Travel day

Nairobi & the Journey Home

A morning flight returns you to Nairobi for a final day of cultural experiences.

Visit Kibera, one of Nairobi's largest slums, where you will meet local residents, visit a school, and gain a deeper understanding of daily life within the community.

Continue with a visit to Nairobi's Jewish Center and local shul, meeting members of the Jewish community.

If time permits, stop at a giraffe sanctuary for a close-up encounter with these remarkable animals before transferring to the airport for your flight home.

Don't Miss

Kibera, the Jewish Center and shul, then home.

Chapter 08 · Kosher meals by private chefs

Kosher meals by private chefs

Gourmet kosher meals prepared by our private chefs throughout the trip, including a Toamehu lunch, Shabbos meals by the Indian Ocean, and a Melaveh Malka.

09Charter flights & safari jeeps

Charter flights & safari jeeps

Private charter flights within East Africa (Nairobi – Lake Manyara, Ndutu – Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar, and back to Nairobi) and comfortable safari jeeps for every game drive. International flights to and from Nairobi are not included.

10Where you stay

The Hotels

Karatu · 11 Jan – 12 Jan

Acacia Farm Lodge

Karatu, Tanzania

Guests love

  • —Set on a working farm in the Karatu highlands, Acacia Farm Lodge looks out over farmland and the nearby Ngorongoro forest. Spacious suites and landscaped gardens offer a peaceful setting for the first night of your safari. The lodge also has an outdoor pool, a gym, and a spa.

Summary of guest reviews

Ndutu · Serengeti · 12 Jan – 14 Jan

Untamed Migration Camp

Ndutu, Serengeti, Tanzania

Guests love

  • —A semi-permanent lodge that follows the seasonal wildlife migration. This time of year, the animals are in the Ndutu region of the Serengeti, and our lodge puts us right in the middle of the action. Comfortable tents have en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and private verandas overlooking the plains.

Summary of guest reviews

Pongwe · Zanzibar · 14 Jan – 17 Jan

TOA Hotel & Spa

Pongwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Guests love

  • —On Zanzibar's east coast near Pongwe, TOA Hotel & Spa sits beside a white-sand beach overlooking the Indian Ocean. Contemporary rooms, swimming pools, a spa, and a gym create a comfortable island retreat. The beachfront setting is the base for your Zanzibar stay and Shabbos by the sea.

Summary of guest reviews

Highlights

Not to Be Missed

  • —Private charter flights between Nairobi, the Serengeti and Zanzibar
  • —Game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five
  • —The Great Migration and wildebeest calving season in Ndutu
  • —A traditional Maasai village visit
  • —Spice farm tour and island adventures in Zanzibar
  • —Shabbos by the Indian Ocean with Melaveh Malka
  • —Nairobi's Jewish Center and local shul
  • —Gourmet kosher meals by private chefs throughout

All Taken Care Of

What's Included

  • —AccommodationsSix nights in luxury wilderness lodges and a beachfront resort: one night at Acacia Farm Lodge (Karatu), two nights at Untamed Migration Camp (Ndutu), and three nights at TOA Hotel & Spa (Zanzibar).
  • —Kosher meals by private chefs
  • —Charter flights & safari jeeps
  • —Safaris & experiencesNgorongoro Crater and Serengeti Ndutu game drives, a Maasai village visit, a spice farm tour in Zanzibar, Kibera, and Nairobi's Jewish Center and shul. ATV adventures, snorkeling, and watersports are optional experiences. The Sunday giraffe encounter depends on available time.

Specifications & Prices

Appendix A

PricesPer person

  • Full tripFull trip, per person$9,600

The Trip

  • DatesJanuary 11 – January 17, 2027
  • Length7 days · 6 nights
  • DestinationSerengeti & Zanzibar, Kenya and Tanzania

Accommodations

  • Acacia Farm Lodge11 Jan – 12 Jan
  • Untamed Migration Camp12 Jan – 14 Jan
  • TOA Hotel & Spa14 Jan – 17 Jan

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Until next time — leave with memories of the Ndutu plains, close encounters with wildlife, and Shabbos beside the Indian Ocean.

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