Kenya, Tanzania · Safari

14-Day Kenya and Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Beach Escape

14 Days Round trip from Embakasi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience the wonders of the wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara
  • 02 Spot the Big Five in Serengeti National Park on sunset safari drives
  • 03 Encounter indigenous Masai people, adding a cultural touch to your safari adventure
  • 04 Relax on Zanzibar's pristine beaches with water adventures like snorkelling and sailing
  • 05 Enjoy leisurely days exploring Stone Town and unwinding by the Indian Ocean

Embark on a 14-day African adventure from Nairobi through Kenya and Tanzania, combining wildlife, culture, and Indian Ocean relaxation. Experience the Masai Mara and Serengeti on safari with game drives, cultural encounters, and sweeping East African landscapes before unwinding on Zanzibar's Bwejuu-Paje coast. Along the way, enjoy city touring in Nairobi, luxury camps and beach resort stays, and a blend of safari, beach, and island experiences. The journey concludes in Zanzibar after days of leisure, sightseeing, and optional water and spa activities.

The plains of the Serengeti literally seem to go on forever, stretching to the horizon and only interrupted by bizarre rock formations.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Zanzibar, Masai Mara, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Paje, Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Nairobi and City Highlights

  • Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are met after disembarking from the aircraft by our Customer Service Manager. The manager will assist you with customs and immigration formalities and then proceed to the arrivals lounge.
  • In the arrivals lounge, you are met by your Host Guide and Driver, who will transfer you by road to your hotel located in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi's commercial, retail, and entertainment suburb. Road transfer time is approximately 30 minutes.
  • Arriving at your hotel, you are met and assisted to your Superior Room for an afternoon and evening at leisure.
  • Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, is one of the largest and most influential cities in Africa and an important commercial and financial regional hub. The only city in the world with a national park on its doorstep, Nairobi is the hub of East Africa and is packed with unique attractions, from bustling markets to fascinating historical sites such as the Karen Blixen Museum. Named after a Maasai watering hole, 'enkare nyarobi', which means 'place of cool waters', the city is also known for its leafy streets and parks. A modern city with towering skyscrapers and imposing architecture, Nairobi also boasts a beautiful skyline.
  • Check in at Radisson, Golden Tulip, and/or Palacina The Residence Hotel.
  • Depart for a city tour and the National Museum of Kenya.
  • Enjoy lunch in one of the top restaurants.
  • Visit Bomas of Kenya (tourist village), Nairobi Mamba Village, and Museum Hill.
  • Return to the hotel for showers and dinner. Overnight stay.
2
Day 02

Fly to the Masai Mara

  • Once you have enjoyed an early sunrise breakfast, you are met by your driver and transferred by road to Wilson Airport for your connecting light aircraft transfer to Keekorok Airstrip in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Light aircraft transfer time is approximately 45 minutes.
  • Arriving at Keekorok Airstrip, you are met by your guide, who will transfer you by road to your luxury camp on the banks of the Sand River. Upon arrival at your camp, enjoy a leisurely check-in and lunch before you are assisted to your Tented Suite for your 3-night stay.
  • Enjoy time at leisure before departing on your afternoon safari game drive.
  • The evening is spent overlooking the Sand River while you enjoy dinner under the stars. Overnight stay.
3
Day 03

Masai Mara Wildlife and Cultural Experiences

  • The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya covers an area of 1,510 square km. This vast protected landscape is one of the top wildlife destinations in Africa and is Kenya's flagship conservation area. It has fenceless borders with several private conservancies, as well as with Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, forming the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The lack of fences allows one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth to take place unfettered - the great migration.
  • The Masai Mara was named for the Masai people who inhabit the area and for the Mara River, which flows through this great reserve. In addition to the abundant wildlife in the reserve, no Masai Mara safari would be complete without a cultural experience with the Masai people.
  • Indigenous, rural, and cultural experiences.

For the next four, delight in the splendid Masai Mara on:

  • Safari guide walks
  • Safari hot air balloon
  • Sunrise safari game drives
  • Sunset safari game drives
  • Night and stargazing safari game drives
  • And delicious cuisine, snacks, and beverages
4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park

  • Wake up as dawn breaks and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the river before your guide transfers you by road to Keekorok Airstrip to connect with your light aircraft transfer to Kogatende Airstrip.
  • Breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, check out with a packed lunch and transfer back to Keekorok Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be assisted to connect to your next scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. On arrival, you will immediately be assisted to connect to your next scheduled flight departing for Serengeti National Park.
  • On arrival at Kogatende Airstrip, you will be met by our driver/guide at the airstrip and transferred to the camp for check-in and relaxation.
  • Settle into your Luxury Tented Suite before you set off on your afternoon/sunset safari game drive in the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park.
  • Return to your lodge in time for dinner before retiring for the evening. Overnight stay.
5
Day 05

Serengeti Game Drives and Cultural Touring

  • Settle into your Luxury Tented Suite before you set off on your sunset safari game drive in Serengeti National Park.
  • Return to your lodge in time for dinner before retiring for the evening.
  • The plains of the Serengeti literally seem to go on forever, stretching to the horizon and only interrupted by bizarre rock formations. The vast Serengeti ecosystem encompasses an almost continuous wildlife area of over 30,000 square kilometres, comprising Serengeti National Park itself, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maswa Game Reserve, the Loliondo, Grumeti and Ikorongo Controlled Areas, and the Masai Mara National Reserve in neighbouring Kenya.
  • It is a World Heritage Site and is home to the Big Five, as well as over 70 smaller mammal species and more than 540 bird species, both residents and migrants.

For the next 3 days at Serengeti National Park:

  • Safari morning game drives
  • Safari day game drives
  • Safari sunset game drives
  • Safari night and stargazing game drives
  • Cultural tours
  • Delicious cuisine and beverages
6
Day 06

From the Serengeti to Zanzibar

  • Today, enjoy your last Serengeti breakfast on safari.
  • Check out and be picked up from your lodge.
  • Depart by road to Kogatende Airstrip to catch your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
  • Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your beach resort, which is located along the Bwejuu-Paje beach of Zanzibar.
7
Day 07

Zanzibar Beach, Island, and Leisure Activities

Located along the Bwejuu-Paje beach, which was named one of the top 30 island beaches in the world by the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler magazine, Baraza is Zanzibar's most exclusive boutique resort.

Baraza Resort and Spa is a 5-star all-inclusive hotel voted as one of the 60 best new hotels in the world by Conde Nast Traveler, a prestigious worldwide travel magazine. With just 30 villas, this stunning, fully inclusive resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar, dating back to the era of the Sultans. A fusion of Arabic, Swahili, and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand-carved cement decor, beautiful antiques, handmade furniture, and intricate brass lanterns, Baraza offers unparalleled standards of luxury on the Island of Zanzibar.

The "spice island" of Zanzibar, located 26 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a prime location from which to enjoy the Indian Ocean's clear turquoise waters. Combine this with the stirring slave trade history that comes alive in Stone Town, and you have the perfect complement to your African safari adventure. Activities for the next 3-4 days:

  • Area tour
  • Island tour
  • Stone Tower Tour
  • Spice Plantation Tour
  • Dolphin Tour
  • Blue Safari Boat Trip
  • Jozani Forest Tour
  • Village Tour
  • Mnemba Atoll Trip
  • Sun Dhow Cruise
  • Safari and Beach Town Walking Tours
  • Mangapwani Coral Cave Tour
  • Adventure activities (your days in Zanzibar will be leisurely - you can enjoy snorkelling, swimming with dolphins, trying your hand at windsurfing, indulging in a luxurious spa treatment or two, walking through a forest filled with monkeys, or simply relaxing on the beautiful white-sand beaches. Enjoy the many amenities of your beautiful Indian Ocean beach resort. Optional activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, and enjoying the full-service spa).
  • Coast relaxation
  • And daily delicious cuisine, snacks, and beverages (from morning to night)

Note: Some activities are at additional expense.

8
Day 08

Departure from Zanzibar

  • Enjoy breakfast and time at leisure overlooking the Indian Ocean before you are transferred by road to Zanzibar Airport.
  • Arriving at Zanzibar Airport, you bid farewell to the resort staff and Host Guide before connecting with your international flight home. Wishing you a safe journey!
Masai Mara plains, Serengeti National Park savannah, Bwejuu-Paje beach, Stone Town alleyways

Where this trip takes you

Masai Mara plains, Serengeti National Park savannah, Bwejuu-Paje beach, Stone Town alleyways

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Embakasi 8 cities · 14 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3-5 Star lodging
  • World-class Tanzanian tour guide
  • All entry fees
  • Safari game drives
  • Transportation throughout the tour
  • Vehicle with driver
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Culture, safari, and adventure/water-based activities

What's Not Included

  • Return international flights
  • Laundry
  • Items of personal effects
  • Alcohol
  • Tipping
  • Surcharge

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 14 days finish where they began, in Embakasi.

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