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Plan My SafariOr email usThis 12-day Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar itinerary combines iconic wildlife destinations with a tropical beach escape. Enjoy private game drives, spectacular landscapes, Big Five encounters and cultural experiences before flying to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation.
Locations are approximate and shown for orientation. Your exact route may vary slightly with conditions.
Your adventure begins in Arusha with a drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive through landscapes dominated by ancient baobabs and seasonal wetlands.
Highlight: Ancient baobabs & elephant herds of TarangireAfter breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, arriving in the afternoon for your first game drive.
Highlight: First game drive on the Serengeti plainsSpend a full day exploring the Serengeti across open grasslands, river areas and wildlife-rich plains, watching for lions, cheetahs, leopards and large herds of wildebeest.
Highlight: Full-day predator search across the SerengetiEnjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before leaving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving near the crater in the afternoon.
Highlight: Scenic Serengeti-Ngorongoro highland crossingDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable wildlife experience among lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos and flamingos, then drive toward Arusha.
Highlight: Dense wildlife on the Ngorongoro Crater floorDepart Arusha and travel toward the Kenya border before continuing to Amboseli National Park, famous for its elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlight: Crossing into Kenya — Amboseli's Kilimanjaro viewsSpend the day exploring Amboseli with morning and afternoon game drives, searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes and numerous bird species.
Highlight: Elephant herds framed against Mount KilimanjaroDepart Amboseli and travel toward the Masai Mara through Kenya’s changing landscapes, arriving for an introductory game drive.
Highlight: Arrival in the world-famous Masai MaraEnjoy a full-day safari in the Masai Mara, exploring open savannahs in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and buffaloes.
Highlight: Full-day search for the Big Five in the MaraTransfer from the Masai Mara toward the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. The safari chapter ends as your tropical beach holiday begins.
Highlight: Safari-to-beach transition — flying into ZanzibarEnjoy a relaxed day in Zanzibar — beach time, a swim in the Indian Ocean, or an optional Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, or sunset dhow cruise.
Highlight: Free day on Zanzibar's beachesEnjoy your final breakfast in Zanzibar before your private transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding your East Africa adventure.
Highlight: Final morning on the Indian Ocean coastLodge overlooking the Tarangire plains.
Tented camp inside Central Serengeti.
Lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Lodge near Arusha before crossing into Kenya.
Lodge with views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Camp inside the Masai Mara reserve.
Beachfront hotel for your Zanzibar stay.
This 12-day Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, budget, preferred accommodation level, safari destinations, flight arrangements and Zanzibar activities. You can also add extra safari days or extend your Zanzibar beach holiday.
Customize My TripNo sighting can be guaranteed — the migration is a natural, seasonal movement, so this itinerary gives you the best chance to see it depending on wildlife movement at the time.
Comfortable midrange lodges, tented camps, and a beachfront hotel in Zanzibar, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary.
Yes — Kenya requires its own eVisa or East Africa Tourist Visa, separate from a Tanzania-only visa. We can advise on this when planning your trip.
From iconic national parks to pristine beaches, we'll create a tailor-made adventure that matches your travel style and budget.
