13 Days
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. You will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy an optional short city orientation. Overnight stay in Nairobi as you prepare for your East Africa adventure.
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, traveling through scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy your first game drive across the savannah, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight stay in the Mara.
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. The reserve is home to the Big Five and offers incredible wildlife viewing, especially during the Great Migration season (July–October). Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart for either Lake Naivasha or Amboseli National Park depending on routing. Enjoy scenic views along the way. Arrive for lunch and optional afternoon activities such as boat rides or short game drives. Overnight stay in the selected park area.
Enjoy a full day of safari activities in your chosen park (Naivasha or Amboseli). Amboseli offers views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds, while Naivasha features lake scenery and wildlife such as hippos and giraffes. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge.
After breakfast, cross the border into Tanzania and arrive in Arusha. You will complete immigration formalities and continue to your hotel. Rest and relax after the journey. Overnight stay in Arusha.
Depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is known for large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, and rich birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your safari. Overnight stay in lodge or camp.
Travel to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. Spot predators, grazing herds, and dramatic landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay in Serengeti.
Enjoy a full day exploring Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Look for lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. A picnic lunch is served in the wilderness. Return to camp for dinner under the stars.
After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic views and optional wildlife sightings en route. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight stay.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari, home to dense wildlife populations including rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos. After the game drive, transfer to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Arrive and transfer to your beach resort. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Spend the day relaxing on white sandy beaches or enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, spice farm tours, or a visit to Stone Town. In the evening, enjoy a romantic sunset dhow cruise over the Indian Ocean. Overnight stay at resort.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the beach. Depending on your flight time, take a final swim or beach walk in Zanzibar. Later, transfer to the airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 13-day East Africa safari and beach holiday.
