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Kenya & Tanzania Safari schedule
12 Days / 11 Nights
12 Days Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari Experience
Overview
The 12-Day Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari Experience is the ultimate East African adventure, combining world-class wildlife safaris with a tropical beach escape. Explore the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before unwinding on the pristine white-sand beaches of Zanzibar.
Expertly designed for seamless travel and maximum wildlife viewing, this itinerary offers exceptional opportunities to encounter the Big Five, witness spectacular landscapes, and experience the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation. Ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, photographers, and first-time visitors seeking the complete East African safari and beach experience.
schedule
Duration
12 Days
groups
Group Size
1–1,000 Pax
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Destination
Kenya & Tanzania Safari
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Language
All International Languages
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are welcomed and transferred to your Nairobi hotel.
This day is reserved for rest, recovery, and preparation after international travel. A detailed safari briefing is conducted in the evening, where the itinerary, park conditions, travel flow, and cross-border procedures are explained.
Dinner and overnight stay in Nairobi.
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley, with a stop at a viewpoint for panoramic photography of escarpments and lake systems.
Continue to Maasai Mara National Reserve, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp.
In the afternoon, proceed for your first guided game drive across the vast savannah plains, marking the beginning of your wilderness safari experience.
The Maasai Mara offers open landscapes, seasonal river systems, and continuous wildlife movement, making it one of Africa’s most reliable safari destinations.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for a full-day guided safari within Maasai Mara.
Game drives are conducted across different sections of the reserve depending on wildlife movement patterns, seasonal conditions, and guide expertise.
The experience is structured to maximize time in the field, allowing for extended exploration of riverine areas, open plains, and wildlife corridors.
A picnic lunch is served inside the reserve in a designated safe location, ensuring uninterrupted immersion in the environment.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and proceed toward the Isebania border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania.
After immigration clearance and vehicle change (if required), continue into the northern Serengeti ecosystem, which forms part of the same continuous wildlife corridor.
Begin an afternoon en-route game drive as you enter Serengeti National Park, transitioning into Tanzania’s vast and open wilderness.
This region is known for its wide horizons, seasonal wildlife movement, and remote safari atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti.
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided safari across Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is defined by endless plains, scattered rocky outcrops, and expansive ecosystems that support continuous wildlife movement throughout the year.
Game drives are flexible and guided based on seasonal conditions and wildlife tracking, ensuring a dynamic and immersive experience.
A picnic lunch is served in the wilderness.
Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, continue exploring deeper regions of Serengeti National Park.
This day focuses on covering different ecological zones within the park depending on wildlife distribution, offering varied scenery and consistent game viewing opportunities.
The Serengeti’s scale allows for long, uninterrupted drives across open landscapes and remote areas.
Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The journey transitions from open savannah plains to highland volcanic terrain and cooler climatic zones.
Arrive at a lodge positioned on or near the crater rim, offering panoramic views over the Ngorongoro landscape.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro.
Early breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most unique wildlife ecosystems in Africa.
Enjoy a half-day guided game drive on the crater floor, exploring diverse habitats including grasslands, forests, and soda lake areas.
The crater provides a concentrated wildlife experience within a self-contained natural amphitheater.
Later ascend and transfer to Arusha for overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your beach resort.
The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to unwind and transition from safari adventure to coastal relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Full day at leisure in Zanzibar.
Optional experiences include Stone Town cultural exploration, spice plantation tours, dhow sailing excursions, snorkeling, or beachfront relaxation.
This day is designed for flexibility, allowing guests to choose between cultural immersion and complete relaxation.
Dinner and overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Another full day dedicated to leisure on the island.
Guests may enjoy beach activities, resort facilities, or optional marine excursions depending on preference.
The focus is on rest, ocean views, and a slow-paced tropical experience.
Dinner and overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Enjoy a relaxed morning at the beach.
Depending on flight time, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for international departure.
End of safari.
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Airport meet and greet in Nairobi and Zanzibar
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All park entry fees (Kenya & Tanzania national parks)
