Kenya and Tanzania Combined

The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip

Day 1-2: The Adventure Begins

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner in the US who can help you find and book the best international flights for you. 

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, settling in after your flights.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages (1 night)

Day 2-5: Masai Mara

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the domestic airport (Wilson) and board a light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. You'll be collected on arrival and transferred to your camp, settling in for lunch. Your afternoon will be spent on a game drive in this world-renowned wildlife area. 

Overnight: Ilkeliani Camp (3 nights)

Day 3-4: Masai Mara

Spend two days enjoying shared morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara Reserve. 

Day 5-8: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip and board a light aircraft flight to the western Serengeti, Tanzania. Immigration is completed at the Migori / Tarime border where do change aircraft. On arrival and the airstrip, you'll be transferred to your camp, enjoying a short game drive. 

Overnight: Grumeti Hills (3 nights)

Day 6: Grumeti Reserve

You have a full day enjoying shared morning and afternoon game drives in the private Grumeti Reserve. 

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Your morning starts early with a guided safari walk and bush breakfast before you continue with your morning game drive. Head back to camp for some relaxation and lunch. You have an early dinner tonight before you set off in the dark on a night game drive, searching for the nocturnal species. 

Day 8-10: Ngorongoro Crater

Following breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip and board a light aircraft flight to the Ngorongoro Highlands (Manyara airstrip). You'll be met on arrival and transferred to your lodge, stopping at the traditional village of Mto wa Mbu for a guided walk and lunch. Settle into your lodge this afternoon. 

Overnight: Bashay Rift Lodge (2 nights)

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater

You have a thrilling game drive today at the Ngorongoro Crater. You'll have breakfast before setting off for the crater rim and taking the descent road to the floor of the crater. You'll enjoy a game drive and bush lunch, before heading back to your lodge later this afternoon. 

Day 10-14: Zanzibar

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Arusha, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, before being transferred to the airport. Bid farewell to your guide and board a light aircraft flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, you'll be whisked away to your gorgeous beach hotel. 

Overnight: Pongwe Beach Hotel (4 nights)

Day 11-13: Zanzibar

Days at leisure on the island paradise of Zanzibar. 

Day 14: Zanzibar

Final day at leisure. Today, you will be transferred to the Zanzibar Airport in time for your onward flight arrangements. We hope you will be leaving East Africa with some incredible memories and photos of your time here.