14D13N On Safari in Kenya & Tanzania with Nairobi & Zanzibar (3556)
Adventure is knocking. Turn "never thought I would" into "glad I did" with a budget-friendly tour that includes all the essentials plus a great mix of included excursions and free time. Experience iconic game reserves in Kenya & Tanzania before escaping to the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar.
Good to know
- Remarks & Safety: • All game viewing is conducted at your own risk and requires a signed liability waiver prior to travel. • Due to rough terrain on and off-road between game reserves, this tour is not recommended for travelers with severe back or mobility conditions. • Safari vehicles are customized 4WD vehicles designed for rough African terrain with pop-up viewing roofs.
- Flight & Luggage Restrictions: • Internal bush flights strictly enforce a maximum baggage limit of 15 kg (33 lbs) per traveler in soft-sided bags. • Hard suitcases and wheeled luggage with rigid frames are not permitted on internal bush aircraft.
- Visa & Health Requirements: • Visas are required for Kenya and Tanzania. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates with at least 4 blank visa pages. • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is mandatory when entering Tanzania from Kenya. • Malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended for all safari destinations.
Tour Highlights
- Maasai Mara National Reserve: 3 game drives in Kenya’s premier game reserve with opportunities to spot lion, cheetah, elephant, and wildebeest.
- Amboseli National Park: 2 game drives with magnificent backdrop views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Lake Manyara National Park: Game drive along the Great Rift Valley, home to tree-climbing lions, baboons, and flamingos.
- Olduvai Gorge: Visit the famous archaeological site known as the “Cradle of Mankind”.
- Serengeti National Park: Full-day and afternoon game drives across the iconic endless savannah.
- Ngorongoro Crater: Full-day game drive in the world’s largest volcanic caldera with a picnic lunch.
- Zanzibar Island: 3 nights in historic Zanzibar Stone Town with guided spice tour, dhow sailing excursion, and idyllic Indian Ocean beaches.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya
Welcome to Nairobi! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Depart Nairobi and travel southwest to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, followed by an exhilarating afternoon game drive searching for the “Big 5″—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 3 Maasai Mara National Reserve
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the vast rolling grasslands of the Maasai Mara. Keep your camera ready for cheetahs stalking gazelles, large prides of lions basking in the sun, and hippos lounging in the Mara River.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 4 Maasai Mara - Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Leave the Maasai Mara behind and travel back toward Nairobi before heading southeast to Amboseli National Park, situated at the foot of towering Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in the late afternoon at your safari camp.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 5 Amboseli National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli offer extraordinary opportunities to see large elephant herds roaming against the dramatic snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 6 Amboseli - Namanga Border - Arusha, Tanzania - Karatu
Cross the border into Tanzania at Namanga, change vehicles, and continue to the safari town of Arusha for lunch. Afterwards, travel through vibrant rural landscapes to the highland town of Karatu, your gateway to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 7 Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park - Karatu
Descend into the Great Rift Valley for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its lush groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, baboon troops, and colorful flocks of flamingos along the lake shore. Return to Karatu for dinner.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 8 Karatu - Olduvai Gorge - Serengeti National Park
Journey into the legendary Serengeti National Park, stopping en route at Olduvai Gorge, the world-renowned paleontological site where early human fossils were unearthed by the Leakey family. Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon entering the Serengeti plains.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 9 Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness diverse wildlife including wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, and apex predators across this pristine ecosystem.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 10 Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Travel from the Serengeti to the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend over 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater for a breathtaking full-day game drive in the caldera, accompanied by a picnic lunch.
breakfast · lunch · dinner
Day 11 Ngorongoro - Arusha - Fly to Zanzibar
Drive back to Arusha and transfer to the airport for your flight to the exotic spice island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Stone Town, transfer to your historic hotel and enjoy the tropical ocean breeze.
breakfast
Day 12 Zanzibar
Enjoy a guided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Stone Town, discovering labyrinthine alleys, bustling bazaars, Sultan palaces, and carved wooden doors. Afternoon at leisure on the beach.
breakfast
Day 13 Zanzibar
Full day at leisure in Zanzibar. Relax by the pool, explore white sandy beaches, sample fresh seafood, or join optional excursions such as spice farm tours, snorkeling on Prison Island, or sunset dhow cruises.
breakfast
Day 14 Zanzibar - Fly to Dar es Salaam - Depart
Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your short flight to Dar es Salaam, connecting with your international flight home.
breakfast
What's included
Included
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Professional Tour Director
- Meals as per itinerary
- Rooms with private bath or shower
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- All internal flights and ground transportation
- Game drives in customized safari vehicles
Not included
- Tipping
- Gratuities
- International air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Others not mentioned above
Your hotels
Eka Hotel Nairobi
★★★★
Nairobi Mombasa Road Nairobi Kenya
Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge
★★★
Maasai Mara Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge
★★★
Amboseli Amboseli National Park Area Kenya
Country Lodge Karatu
★★★
Karatu Karatu Tanzania
Mberesero Serengeti Central Lodge
★★★★
Serengeti Serengeti National Park Tanzania
Spice Tree by Turaco
★★★★
Zanzibar 90/90A Shanghani St Zanzibar Stone Town Tanzania
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