14 Days of Kenya, Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Extension

Safari Overview

This safari starts and ends in Nairobi. Begin your 14-day safari adventure in Nairobi, from where you’ll transfer to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. After three days, fly to Serengeti for more wildlife game drives, including the Great Migration if within Season. Days 5 and 6 are spent exploring the Serengeti’s vast plains before heading to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for a scenic game drive. On Day 8, head on to the Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and baobab trees, before flying to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach holiday. The final days are spent unwinding on the island’s pristine beaches, with optional excursions such as Stone Town tours and dolphin watching. The journey ends with a flight back to Nairobi or Arusha. This safari combines amazing wildlife experiences with luxurious lodges and a relaxing beach holiday, giving you the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation.

Accommodation options

• Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Basecamp Maasai Mara/ Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Zebra River Camp/ Ilkeliani Camp / Entim Mara or Soroi Private Wing
• Serengeti – 3 Nights: Serengeti Katikati / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Lahia Tented Lodge/ Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Melia Serengeti
• Ngorongoro – 1 Night: Ngorongoro Farm House Valley/ Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge
• Tarangire – 2 Nights: Tarangire Kati Kati/ Tarangire Sopa Lodge/ Maramboi Tented Lodge
• Zanzibar – 4 Nights: Breezes Beach Club- HB / Kisiwa On The Beach- HB/ Melia Zanzibar – AI/ Kilindi by Elewana Collection- AI

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walks, sightseeing, birding, and beach activities.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara – 5 hours

Our guide/driver will meet you at the airport on arrival or at your hotel in Nairobi and after a short briefing, depart for Masai Mara. Drive south along the floor of the Great Rift Valley to arrive in Maasai Mara by lunchtime. After lunch, relax at the camp/lodge before going for an evening game drive from 3 or 4 to 6 p.m.

Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Basecamp Maasai Mara/ Ashnil Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Zebra River Camp/ Ilkeliani Camp / Entim Mara or Soroi Private Wing

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 & 3: Maasai Mara – Full Day

Spend these two days on extensive game drives in the Mara Reserve. If you’re looking to see Big Cats, the Masai Mara National Reserve is an excellent place to spot them. The Mara has been called the Kingdom of Lions and these powerful hunters dominate these grasslands. Cheetahs are also common in the Mara, as are hyenas and smaller predators such as jackals. You’ll have an excellent opportunity to spot them by enjoying game drives across the Mara plains.
Alternatively, have morning and afternoon game drives with part of the day spent in the camp/lodge.

Optional activities: Hot air balloon, Hot air balloon ride, and guided nature walks

Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Basecamp Maasai Mara/ Sarova Mara Game Camp or Mara Serena Safari Lodge or Ashnil Mara Camp/ Ilkeliani Mara Camp/ Entim Mara or Soroi Private Wing

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Serengeti (by flight)

After an early breakfast, check out with packed lunch boxes and be transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Serengeti, which will arrive in the late afternoon. Our driver will meet you and immediately start an introductory game drive before heading to the lodge/camp for check-in and overnight rest.

Overnight: Serengeti Katikati / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Lahia Tented Lodge/ Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Melia Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 & 6: Serengeti – Full Days

Spend these two days with full-day game drives in the Greater Serengeti- home to Africa’s Big Five. On either day, you will drive north and watch the wildebeests as they graze in the grasslands in preparation for the migration. There will be a picnic lunch during the day.
Alternatively, have morning and afternoon game drives. Spend part of the day exploring the camp facilities and nature walks.

Included activity: Maasai Village visit on day 6 – after lunch.

Optional activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Bush breakfast or dinner

Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Lahia Tented Lodge/ Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge/ Melia Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro (Approx. 3 hours)

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater with a short stop at Olduvai Gorge. Arrive in Ngorongoro and check in at the lodge. There will be no other game drive so spend the remaining hours at leisure enjoying walking around the surrounding areas and exploring the lodge’s facilities.

Ngorongoro is quite unique. Its physical protection from man’s natural beauty ranks it among the most pristine wildernesses on earth. It has also been declared a world heritage site and is the largest intact crater in the world.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House Valley/ Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Ngorongoro – Crater Tour – Transfer to Tarangire

After breakfast, check out of the lodge with packed picnic lunch and depart for a tour of the crater floor for a game drive. Spend the day within the crater and have lunch at one of the famous picnic spots in the park before departing for Tarangire.

Overnight: Tarangire Kati Kati/ Tarangire Sopa Lodge/ Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Tarangire – Full Day

Have morning and afternoon game drives with the rest of the time being spent at the lodge.

Overnight: Tarangire Kati Kati/ Tarangire Sopa Lodge/ Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Tarangire – Drive to Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar

Have breakfast and depart for Arusha airport for your scheduled afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Our driver will meet you at Kisauni Airport and transfer you to the beach hotel. Check in and spend the afternoon unwinding from the safari.

Overnight: Breezes Beach Club- HB / Kisiwa On The Beach- HB/ Melia Zanzibar – AI/ Kilindi by Elewana Collection- AI

Meals: Half Board/ All-inclusive

Day 11 – 13: Zanzibar- Full Days

Spend these days on your own beach activities. Explore and utilize the hotel facilities.

Extra activities/excursions such as Stone Town, Safari Blue, Prison Island Tour, Turtle Aquarium tour, or Dolphin excursions can be organized at extra cost.

Overnight: Breezes Beach Club- HB / Kisiwa On The Beach- HB/ Melia Zanzibar – AI/ Kilindi by Elewana Collection- AI

Meals: Half board/ All-inclusive

Day 14: Zanzibar – Transfer to airport – Nairobi or Arusha (By flight)

Enjoy your breakfast and have your last moments at the beach. Our driver will meet you in the lobby in the afternoon and transfer you to the airport for a flight to Nairobi/ Arusha or connect with your outbound flight from Zanzibar.

Meals: Breakfast