12 day Kenya and Tanzania Wildlife + Beach Tour Zanzibar

Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its elephants and scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After checking into your lodge, embark on an afternoon game drive to spot elephants, zebras, giraffes, and possibly lions. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli on morning and afternoon game drives. Capture stunning photos of wildlife with Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Keep an eye out for cheetahs, hyenas, and buffalo while enjoying the park’s open savannah landscapes. Overnight at your lodge or camp in Amboseli.

Drive from Amboseli to Lake Naivasha, a scenic freshwater lake surrounded by papyrus and acacia trees. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride to see hippos, a variety of bird species, and the beautiful lakeshore. Optional walking safari on Crescent Island to observe wildlife up close. Overnight at a lakeside lodge.

After breakfast, drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in the afternoon and embark on an optional evening game drive, spotting lions, elephants, and other wildlife. Check into your lodge or tented camp and enjoy dinner while taking in the sounds of the savannah.

Spend the entire day on safari in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. This is your opportunity to see the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. Optionally, visit a local Maasai village to learn about traditional culture before returning to your lodge for overnight stay.

Transfer to the Serengeti National Park, either by flight or road. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the vast plains, spotting lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and wildebeests. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside the Serengeti.

Spend a full day on safari in the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon drives to explore the park’s rich wildlife. Witness predators in action and observe herbivores grazing in their natural habitat. Optional hot air balloon safari available for a unique aerial perspective. Overnight in Serengeti.

Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Maasai villages along the way to experience local culture. Enjoy scenic views of the crater rim before checking into your lodge. Optional evening walk or relaxation at the lodge. Overnight near Ngorongoro.

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a full-day game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and flamingos around the crater floor. Afterward, transfer to Arusha for a flight to Zanzibar. Arrive in the evening and transfer to your beach resort for overnight stay.

Spend the morning relaxing on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches. In the afternoon, take a guided spice farm tour to learn about local spices such as cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla. Optional visit to historic Stone Town for cultural exploration. Enjoy sunset on the beach and overnight stay at the resort.

Enjoy a free morning for swimming, snorkeling, or simply relaxing by the turquoise waters. After breakfast, check out and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your safari and beach adventure.