Kenya & Tanzania (Nairobi to Zanzibar)

Same iconic East African route — Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar — done independently at a fraction of Intrepid's price. You'll sleep in budget campsites and guesthouses, book safari game drives directly with local operators, cross the Kenya-Tanzania border by shared transport, and fly to Zanzibar on a budget carrier. Expect rougher edges and more freedom — this is proper backpacker East Africa. Note: all costs are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£1,095

Experience the very best of East Africa independently — from gorilla trekking in Bwindi and chimp tracking in Kibale, to game drives across the Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater — at a fraction of the cost of a guided group tour. This self-launched route follows the same iconic destinations as Intrepid's group tour, replacing their overland truck and group markup with local shared transport, budget guesthouses and lodges, and self-booked permits. The big-ticket costs (gorilla and chimp permits) are non-negotiable and identical for all travellers, but by cutting out the operator margin you can save significantly. All cost estimates are approximate and per person.

Travel Crew

~£2,255

Experience the very best of East Africa independently — from the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti to the ancient volcanic bowl of the Ngorongoro Crater. This self-launched route mirrors Intrepid's popular 18–35s overland trip, swapping the group truck for public shuttles, shared safari jeeps, and budget campsites. You'll still sleep under the stars in the Serengeti, encounter the Big Five, visit a Maasai village and wake up to hippos on Lake Victoria — just without the operator premium. All costs are approximate estimates based on current budget traveller rates.

Travel Crew

~£900