15-Day Kenya & Tanzania with Serengeti & Zanzibar
Enjoy a super Kenya and Tanzania safari for 15 days, taking in some of the most iconic sites of the continent: Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy the Great Migration flow, variety of game, and cultural interactions. Expect stunning landscapes and luxurious lodges for an unforgettable African safari experience.
DAY 1, Thursday – Depart for Kenya
Depart for Kenya
DAY 2, Friday – Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, gateway to your thrilling safari in Kenya, transfer to the hotel
Overnight: Nairobi
DAY 3, Saturday – Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, Game Drive
Depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Nakuru offers a great chance to view black and white rhino. Afterward, return to the lodge. Tonight, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager followed by dinner
Overnight: Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4, Sunday – Afternoon Game Drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Rise early this morning and drive to Masai Mara National Reserve in the southwest corner of Kenya, renowned for its game viewing. Lunch at the camp, before going out on the afternoon game drive
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday – Morning & Afternoon Game Drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve
Arise before dawn to participate in today’s optional Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari that includes a champagne breakfast, before returning back to camp. Today’s game drives through the Masai Mara Reserve focus on “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino). A dinner tonight celebrates your final night in the Mara
Optional: Masai Mara Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Tuesday – Border Crossing to Tanzania, Serengeti National Park
Depart the Mara this morning and drive towards Tanzania.* Enjoy a picnic lunch at Isebania border crossing, Sirai point of entry. After border formalities, bid farewell to your Kenyan guide and cross from Kenya to Tanzania. Meet with your Tanzanian guide and travel to Serengeti National Park, a famous wildlife sanctuary. Upon arrival at Serengeti, enjoy a game drive on your way to the camp
*Today’s route from Masai Mara to the Serengeti National Park will cover a considerable distance
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7, Wednesday – Serengeti Game Drives
Rise before dawn for the optional Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari that includes a champagne breakfast at the end of the journey. Continue game viewing as you drive back to camp. Then, explore Moru Kopjes (weather permitting), offering excellent game viewing all year round. Savor dinner at the lodge tonight
Optional: Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari & Breakfast (AM)
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Game Drive
After an early breakfast, travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend 2,000 feet to the floor of the crater, containing diverse ecosystems and a large concentration of birds and animals. Have a picnic lunch before you ascend to the crater rim and drive to your lodge for the evening. Time to relax before tonight’s dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday – Border Crossing to Kenya, Amboseli National Park
Depart Ngorongoro this morning, and drive to Arusha. Following lunch at the Elewana Arusha Lodge, proceed to the Kenya-Tanzania border in Namanga. After border formalities, cross into Kenya and reunite with your Kenyan Tour Manager. Travel to Amboseli National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. Arrive at the lodge in time for dinner
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday – Explore Amboseli National Park
Today, explore Amboseli National Park, known for its large population of African elephants. Chance to get up-close to these animals. Have dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Amboseli National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 11, Sunday – Stone Town, Sunset Dhow Cruise
After breakfast at the lodge, bid farewell to Amboseli, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Stone Town, where you will be introduced to the historic capital of the Zanzibar Archipelago by your local host. The afternoon is at leisure to stroll through the town, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or simply rest, relax and enjoy the myriad delights of the hotel. This evening, board a traditional dhow in time to watch the fiery golden sun setting beyond the horizon. Enjoy the peacefulness of the ocean as the dhow* silently glides through the water, while savoring a glass of chilled wine
*The dhow ride may be impacted by local weather conditions. Passengers will be required to wade through 3 feet of water and climb a ladder to embark on the dhow cruise
Overnight: Stone Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 12, Monday – Tour of Stone Town
This morning, take a guided walking tour of Stone Town, famous for its Swahili architecture, a maze of narrow alleyways, ornate wooden doors, and many historical buildings.* Later, head to your beachfront hotel. Arrive at the resort in time for lunch. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to relax and enjoy the tropical surroundings
*During the walking tour of Stone Town, you will go through part of the city with a large number of merchants who may try to aggressively sell their merchandise
Overnight: Zanzibar beach area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 13, Tuesday – Spice Farm, Kidichi Persian Baths
Today, experience the exotic flavors and aromatic wonders of Zanzibar on an unforgettable spice tour. The island is renowned for its rich history of spice production and trade. Explore a lush spice farm, where your guide will introduce you to the various culinary and medicinal uses of the spices grown on the island. After lunch at a local house, visit the impressive Persian baths in Kidichi, which were built for Sultan Said’s second wife, Sheherazade. The baths were primarily used for ceremonial purposes and were an important social gathering place during the Sultan’s reign. Return to the hotel for an evening at leisure
Overnight: Zanzibar beach area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 14, Wednesday – Day at Leisure
Spend the day at leisure and treasure your last day in this paradise. Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment, or a relaxing massage. Take a refreshing swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or go snorkeling to discover the vibrant marine life. This evening, savor a delicious dinner at the resort
Overnight: Zanzibar beach area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 15, Thursday – Depart Tanzania
This morning, fly to Dar es Salaam, where you will connect to your departure flight. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 6.30 PM
Meals: Breakfast