Unparalleled wildlife viewing, top-rated lodges, and gracious local people – all await your small group on safari in alluring Kenya and Tanzania for 16 days.  Beginning in cosmopolitan Nairobi, encounter many highlights, from grassland plains to Mt. Kilimanjaro’s foothills, from the world’s largest volcanic crater to the edge of the Rift Valley.  First is Amboseli National Park, known for its large elephant population, followed by peaceful Lake Manyara National Park with its incredibly varied ecosystem.  Stay in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to spectacular 100-square-mile Ngorongoro Crater, with a unique chance to see Africa’s “Big Five.”  Visit Olduvai Gorge, site of Mary Leakey’s revolutionary discovery.  Embarking on wildlife drives, experience the storied Serengeti’s stunning natural pageant.  After a three-night sojourn in Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier wildlife reserve, toast the safari adventure back in Nairobi.  Staying at the legendary Mount Kenya Safari Club, encounter more wildlife with an optional 3-day/2-night post-tour extension.