14-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari
Duration
14 Days
Destination
Kenya & Tanzania
Style
Grand Tour
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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14-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari and Beach Holiday
This 14-day Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar safari is a complete East Africa journey: Maasai Mara wildlife, the Serengeti’s wide-open plains, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire’s elephants and a restorative finish on Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean coast. It combines the region’s most sought-after safari and beach experiences in one private itinerary.
Border logistics, park fees, internal transfers, guiding and accommodation are coordinated by Saringi Tours. We can adapt the pace, lodge category and Zanzibar beach stay to fit your dates, honeymoon plans or family travel needs.
Trip Highlights
Two nights in the Maasai Mara: Kenya's wildlife heartland
Two full days in the Great Serengeti following the migration
Ngorongoro Crater descent: world's largest intact caldera
Full day in Tarangire among its legendary elephant herds
Charter flight Arusha to Zanzibar
Three nights in Zanzibar: dhow cruises, diving, Stone Town
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara (approx. 5 hrs)
Our guide meets you at JKIA on arrival and immediately departs for the Maasai Mara. Arrive by lunchtime and check in. Afternoon game drive from 3 to 6 p.m. as the sun turns the savannah gold.
Day 2Maasai Mara – Full Day
Full-day game drives in one of Africa's greatest wildlife reserves. Track the Big Five, cheetah and wild dog. Picnic lunch by the Mara River. Possible wildebeest river crossing (July–October). Optional: hot air balloon at dawn.
Day 3Maasai Mara – Serengeti (border crossing or charter flight)
After breakfast, cross into Tanzania via the Isebania/Sirari border with packed lunch (7–8 hr journey) or charter a flight from the Mara airstrip (approx. $658/person). Arrive in the Serengeti and begin an evening game drive en route to camp.
Day 4Serengeti – Full Day
Full-day game drives in the central Serengeti. Africa's Big Five, plus cheetah, wild dog and a phenomenal density of plains game. Explore the Seronera River valley: one of the best leopard-watching circuits in East Africa. Picnic lunch in the field.
Day 5Serengeti – Full Day
Drive north or west depending on wildebeest movement. In season the western corridor's Grumeti River delivers crocodile-laden crossings rivalling those at the Mara. Sundowner on the kopjes at dusk: an iconic Serengeti moment.
Day 6Serengeti – Ngorongoro Rim (approx. 3–4 hrs)
Morning drive, then journey east through the NCA highlands toward the Ngorongoro crater rim. Stop at Olduvai Gorge museum. Arrive at the crater rim lodge for dinner with sweeping views into the caldera.
Day 7Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day
Descend into the crater with picnic lunches for a full day game drive on the caldera floor. The 260 km² crater contains the highest density of big predators in Africa. Black rhino, lion, buffalo, elephant and a vast flamingo colony on the soda lake await.
Day 8Ngorongoro – Tarangire (approx. 3 hrs)
After breakfast, check out of the crater rim lodge and drive east to Tarangire National Park. Arrive with a game drive en route. Elephant herds in Tarangire are among the largest in Africa: over 3,000 elephants inhabit the park.
Day 9Tarangire – Full Day
Morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire National Park. Beyond the elephants, the park has resident lion, leopard, wild dog and over 550 bird species. The ancient baobab silhouettes at sunset are some of the most photographed scenes in Africa.
Day 10Tarangire – Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your scheduled afternoon flight to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume Airport and transfer to your beachfront resort. Check in and relax: the Indian Ocean is yours.
Day 11Zanzibar – Beach Day
A free day to enjoy the pristine beaches of Zanzibar. Snorkel on the coral reef, kayak in the turquoise lagoon, or simply unwind under a palm tree. Optional excursions: Stone Town UNESCO city tour, Safari Blue dhow sailing trip, Prison Island tortoise sanctuary.
Day 12Zanzibar – Beach Day
Another day at leisure on the island. Consider a dolphin excursion to Kizimkazi at dawn, a sunset dhow cruise, or a spice farm tour in the island's interior. Make time for the island's Swahili cuisine, including seafood grilled over coconut shell charcoal.
Day 13Zanzibar – Beach Day
Your final full day in Zanzibar. Explore the narrow lanes of Stone Town in the morning, visiting the old Arab fort, Forodhani night market, or the Palace Museum. Return to the beach for a final Indian Ocean sunset.
Day 14Zanzibar – Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, check out and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume Airport for your onward flight. Your 14-day East Africa journey comes to a memorable close.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation as specified (Full Board for safari, Half Board or All-Inclusive at beach)
- Airport and hotel transfers throughout
- Expert safari guide for all bush sections
- All park and reserve entry fees (safari sections only)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Tanzania visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Beverages outside the included lodge or resort drinks package, including premium selections where excluded
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional balloon flight in the Maasai Mara, booked and priced separately; other activities not listed as included
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Optional charter flight Mara → Serengeti ($658/person)
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
- Tanzania / Zanzibar government inbound travel insurance, where required: US$44 per adult, US$22 per child aged 3–17, with ages 0–2 free. One applicable, valid policy covers the same insured mainland-and-Zanzibar journey. Purchase separately before travel; not included in the safari price.
Good to Know
Your route covers Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Zanzibar. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Kenya and Tanzania before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
The proposed route includes flight transfers on Day 3 and Day 10. Ask us to confirm the exact flight legs, fares and baggage allowance in your quote; an itinerary reference alone is not confirmation that an airfare is included.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions and border formalities affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
Ask us to confirm the scope and validity of any operator-arranged emergency evacuation cover for this route. Keep your own comprehensive medical and travel insurance suitable for the countries and activities in your itinerary.
Last checked 9 October 2026: mainland Tanzania's mandatory inbound travel insurance began on 1 October 2026. Zanzibar has operated its own requirement since 1 October 2024. Eligible travellers must arrange the applicable policy before travel; your usual private travel insurance does not replace this entry requirement.
Your first Tanzanian arrival on this route is in mainland Tanzania. Use the official NIC portal to arrange the applicable policy before travel. One applicable, valid policy covers onward travel between the mainland and Zanzibar for the same insured journey; do not buy a second policy simply because this itinerary includes both.
Standard insurance rates are US$44 per adult aged 18 or over, US$22 per child aged 3–17, and free for ages 0–2, subject to the insurer's eligibility rules and checkout. Insurance age bands may differ from lodge child rates. Cover is for up to 92 days, with the actual dates shown on your certificate. Keep the certificate and QR code accessible throughout the trip.
Residents of EAC and SADC member states qualify for the mainland exemption under NIC's published rules. This is residence-based, not simply a passport exemption, and does not automatically exempt you in Zanzibar. Confirm eligibility and any Zanzibar requirement with the insurer before departure.
The government policy is purchased separately and excluded from this safari price. Keep comprehensive personal travel insurance suitable for your activities, medical needs, cancellation risks and other countries visited. Government cover has limits and exclusions; any separately arranged evacuation service does not replace it. Rules and rates can change, so recheck the official portals before travel.
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