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13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Big Five Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape

13-Day Kenya & Tanzania Big Five Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape

Duration                    13 days 12 nights

Itinerary                    Masai Mara,Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Experience the best of East Africa on this 13-day journey through Kenya and Tanzania. Explore the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park in search of the Big Five and other iconic African wildlife.

Enjoy a unique cultural encounter with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities at Lake Eyasi before concluding your adventure with a relaxing beach holiday on the pristine shores of Zanzibar. This safari perfectly combines wildlife, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and tropical beach relaxation.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi, Kenya

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our airport representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. 

Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing evening after your international flight. Nairobi, Kenya’s vibrant capital, serves as the gateway to East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

Accommodation: Eka Hotel Nairobi
Meal Plan: Dinner and Breakfast

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey through the scenic Great Rift Valley, one of the world’s most remarkable geological features. Stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint for photographs before continuing towards the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation. 

The Maasai Mara is renowned for its vast open plains, abundant wildlife, and exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five. 

Spend the afternoon enjoying the lodge surroundings and preparing for the exciting safari adventures ahead.

Accommodation: Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Maasai Mara. 

Depart with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive across the reserve’s diverse landscapes.

Keep watch for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, and numerous antelope species. Visit the Mara River, famous for the Great Migration crossings where thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave the crocodile-filled waters.

Your experienced safari guide will share insights into animal behavior, ecology, and local conservation efforts, creating an enriching wildlife experience.

Accommodation: Mara Sweet Acacia Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Following an early breakfast, depart for the Kenya-Tanzania border at Isebania. 

After completing immigration formalities, continue into Tanzania and travel through the spectacular Serengeti ecosystem.

As you proceed towards Northern Serengeti, enjoy game viewing en route. 

This region is particularly famous for its dramatic wildlife concentrations and seasonal migration activities. 

Arrive at your safari camp in the late afternoon and experience the magic of an authentic African wilderness setting.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend a full day discovering one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. 

The Serengeti offers endless plains, river systems, rocky kopjes, and an incredible diversity of wildlife.

Search for the Big Five while witnessing vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and their predators. 

The Northern Serengeti is particularly famous for river crossings during the migration season and provides outstanding opportunities for wildlife photography.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

Accommodation: Heritage Mara Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through Serengeti National Park as you journey south towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The landscape gradually transforms from open savannah to lush highlands. 

Along the way, continue spotting wildlife and enjoy spectacular views of Tanzania’s countryside. Arrive at your lodge in the cool Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you will visit the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for an unforgettable safari experience.

The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater while surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Return to your lodge in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Foresight Eco Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Explore Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famous for its giant baobab trees and some of East Africa’s largest elephant populations.

The park offers excellent wildlife viewing, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. 

Tarangire’s beautiful landscapes and lower visitor numbers provide a more intimate safari experience.

Return to your lodge after a rewarding day in the bush.

Accommodation: Foresight Eco Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, travel to Lake Eyasi for an authentic cultural encounter with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities.

The Hadzabe are among the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa. 

Learn about their traditional lifestyle, hunting methods, and deep connection to nature. Continue to the Datoga community, renowned for its blacksmithing skills and rich cultural heritage.

Later, proceed to the luxurious Serval Wildlife Lodge near Mount Kilimanjaro. Relax while enjoying unique wildlife encounters and magnificent views of Tanzania’s highest mountain.

Accommodation: Serval Wildlife Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Lunch and dinner are available at the lodge and are payable directly.

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your beachfront resort in Nungwi, located on Zanzibar’s northern coast. 

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing on pristine white-sand beaches and enjoying the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Accommodation: Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar. Relax by the pool, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or participate in optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, sunset cruises, or exploring local villages.

This is the perfect opportunity to unwind after your exciting safari adventure.

Accommodation: Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Spend another day enjoying the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. Explore the island at your own pace, indulge in spa treatments, enjoy water sports, or simply relax on the beach while taking in the stunning ocean views.

Accommodation: Nungwi Beach Resort by Turaco
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the resort before your scheduled transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.

As your unforgettable East African journey comes to an end, depart with memories of spectacular wildlife encounters, rich cultural experiences, and relaxing days on Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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Included in the cost

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off transfers 
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof 
  • Domestic flight ticket
  • Accommodation after the safari, unless specified 
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide 
  • Accommodation during safari and beach holiday 
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary 
  • Daily game drives and park activities as per itinerary 
  • All national park and conservation area entrance fees 
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees 
  • Bottled drinking water during safari 
  • Government taxes and levies 
  • Beach resort accommodation and relaxation stay 
  • Wildlife viewing opportunities across the Tanzania Northern Circuit parks 

Exclusion on the total cost

  • International flights 
  • Tanzania visa fees 
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses 
  • Tips and gratuities for safari guides, drivers, and hotel staff 
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified 
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, telephone calls, and beverages 
  • Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary 
  • Balloon safari and cultural visits unless stated 
  • Items of a personal nature 
  • Any service not mentioned under safari inclusions
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