16 Day Egypt, Kenya and Tanzania Tour: Nile Cruise & Big Five Safari

Walk through the landscape of the Giza pyramids, where the Great Pyramid stands alongside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. These extraordinary structures offer a closer look at the engineering, beliefs, and royal traditions of ancient Egypt.

See the Great Sphinx, the famous guardian-like monument near the pyramids. Its distinctive human-and-lion form has made it one of Egypt’s most enduring historical symbols.

Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for an introduction to the objects, artistic traditions, and historical legacy of ancient Egypt.

Discover a collection of ancient Egyptian objects that sheds light on royal life, religious practices, and everyday culture across different periods of Egyptian history.

Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, a landmark fortress overlooking Cairo. Its historic grounds offer insight into the city’s strategic importance and its development through the centuries.

Visit the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, recognized for its grand domes, elegant minarets, and Ottoman-influenced design. Its elevated setting within the citadel provides a memorable perspective on Cairo.

Discover Karnak Temple, an extensive religious complex known for its monumental columns, courtyards, and sanctuaries. Its impressive scale reflects the importance of ancient Thebes as a religious center.

Continue to Luxor Temple, a historic landmark associated with royal ceremonies and ancient Egyptian religious traditions.

Visit the burial ground where many New Kingdom pharaohs were laid to rest. The valley is known for its rock-cut tombs and the richly decorated chambers created to honor Egypt’s rulers.

Discover the impressive mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built against a dramatic limestone cliff, its terraces and colonnades create one of Luxor’s most distinctive archaeological settings.

See the two monumental statues that once guarded the entrance to the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. These towering figures have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for thousands of years. Return to the cruise vessel and continue sailing toward Edfu.

Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the ancient Egyptian falcon god. Its remarkably preserved structures, inscriptions, and ceremonial spaces provide insight into religious life during the Ptolemaic period.

Explore Kom Ombo, a distinctive double temple associated with Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its layout and carved reliefs make it an unusual and memorable stop along the Nile. After sightseeing, continue sailing toward Aswan.

Join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel to see the monumental temples commissioned by Ramses II and the nearby temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Availability and additional costs should be confirmed before booking.

Enjoy a traditional felucca ride around Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island, taking in Aswan’s river scenery and peaceful island views.

Discover Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple complex is known for its detailed reliefs and its remarkable relocation project, undertaken to protect it from rising water levels.

Visit the Aswan High Dam, a major engineering project built across the Nile. It plays an important role in water management and electricity generation in Egypt. Later, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo and onward travel to Nairobi, Kenya.

Visit the Giraffe Centre, a conservation and education facility focused on the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe. Learn about efforts to protect these animals and their habitats.

Travel through a region known for its dramatic escarpments and expansive views. The journey provides a scenic introduction to Kenya’s landscapes beyond the capital.

Explore Maasai Mara with your safari guide, looking for animals such as elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and big cats. Wildlife sightings depend on animal movements, weather, and seasonal conditions.

Continue toward the Serengeti, a vast ecosystem known for its grasslands and varied wildlife. The day primarily connects the two safari regions, with wildlife viewing depending on the route, timing, and conditions.

The Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Sightings vary, so each game drive offers a different opportunity to observe wildlife in its natural surroundings.

Head out early to explore the Serengeti while wildlife is active. The drive offers another opportunity to observe the park’s animals and landscapes before leaving the area.

Visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the most significant archaeological and paleoanthropological sites in East Africa. Discover its role in research into early human evolution and the history of the region.

Explore the crater floor with your safari guide and look for elephants, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and other wildlife. After your safari, return to your accommodation in the surrounding area.