13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar

Destination: Nairobi Meet the Kenya-side representative on arrival and transfer to the hotel. This night gives international travellers time to rest before the cross-border or Kenya safari portion begins. The team confirms luggage arrangements, border documentation and the handover plan between the Kenya and Tanzania operating teams.

Night accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel or Eka Hotel Nairobi

Destination: Masai Mara Travel from Nairobi toward the Masai Mara, arriving for lunch or an afternoon game drive depending on departure time and road conditions. The reserve's open plains support large concentrations of plains game and predators. The first day focuses on entering the ecosystem and settling into the safari pace rather than trying to cover the entire reserve.

Night accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp

Destination: Masai Mara Explore the Masai Mara on a full wildlife day with a route guided by current sightings and seasonal conditions. Big cats, elephants, giraffes, buffalo and large plains-game herds are possible. During migration months, wildebeest may be present in great numbers, but their exact location and any river crossing remain unpredictable.

Night accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp

Destination: Masai Mara / Serengeti Travel from the Masai Mara toward the Isebania/Sirari border corridor for immigration formalities and the operational handover between Kenya and Tanzania teams. Continue into the Serengeti system after the border. This is a substantial cross-border day, so the itinerary prioritises a realistic transfer and en-route wildlife viewing rather than promising two full game drives in separate countries on the same day.

Night accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or comparable

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Destination: Serengeti Spend a complete day exploring the central Serengeti, using early morning and late afternoon conditions for strong wildlife opportunities. The guide follows current animal movement rather than a rigid circuit, with time around kopjes, river valleys and open plains. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large plains-game herds are possible, but no specific sighting is guaranteed. Lunch can be taken in the field or at camp according to the day plan.

Night accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Destination: Serengeti / Ngorongoro Begin with wildlife viewing in the Serengeti before travelling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey changes gradually from open plains to cooler highlands and should be treated as a transfer-and-game-drive day rather than a short road hop. Depending on timing, optional cultural or archaeological stops can be quoted separately. Arrive near the crater rim or Karatu with enough time to rest before the crater safari.

Night accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Destination: Ngorongoro / Arusha Descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a focused safari among grassland, wetlands and forest patches inside the caldera. The crater supports a dense concentration of wildlife and offers strong opportunities for buffalo, lion, zebra, wildebeest, hippo and, with luck, black rhino. After a picnic lunch and final game drive, climb back to the highlands and continue to Arusha. Driving time varies with traffic, road conditions and the length of the crater visit.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Destination: Arusha / Zanzibar Transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for the scheduled flight to Zanzibar. The exact airport and departure time depend on the airline and travel date. After landing, meet the coastal driver and continue to the beach property. No major island excursion is forced onto the arrival day, leaving time to settle in after the safari.

Night accommodation: Breezes Beach Club & Spa or Zanzibar Bay Resort

Destination: Zanzibar Enjoy an unhurried day on Zanzibar with time for the beach, pool and hotel facilities. Optional activities such as a reef excursion, spice experience, Stone Town walk, sunset cruise or cultural visit can be added according to interests, tides and weather. Keeping genuine free time after safari is part of the design; the island section should feel restorative rather than like another tightly scheduled tour.

Night accommodation: Breezes Beach Club & Spa or Zanzibar Bay Resort

Destination: Zanzibar Combine a guided Stone Town experience with relaxed time on the coast. The historic centre introduces Zanzibar's Swahili, Arab, Indian and African layers through narrow streets, markets and old buildings, while an optional spice-farm visit can be added if desired. Activities are paced around heat, tides and transfer time so the day remains enjoyable rather than overloaded.

Night accommodation: Breezes Beach Club & Spa or Zanzibar Bay Resort

Destination: Zanzibar Enjoy an unhurried day on Zanzibar with time for the beach, pool and hotel facilities. Optional activities such as a reef excursion, spice experience, Stone Town walk, sunset cruise or cultural visit can be added according to interests, tides and weather. Keeping genuine free time after safari is part of the design; the island section should feel restorative rather than like another tightly scheduled tour.

Night accommodation: Breezes Beach Club & Spa or Zanzibar Bay Resort

Destination: Zanzibar Enjoy breakfast and free time according to your flight schedule, then transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Travellers connecting internationally should keep a sensible buffer between separate tickets or domestic services and the long-haul departure. The package ends after the confirmed airport transfer.

Night accommodation: No overnight