12-Day Magical Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari

Your unforgettable East African adventure begins this morning on July 29th. Your
professional safari guide will meet you and your group at the airport in Nairobi for
a scenic drive heading south toward Amboseli National Park. You will arrive at your
lodge in perfect time to check in and enjoy a fresh, delicious lunch. In the
afternoon, head out into the park for your introductory game drive, where Amboseli’s
famous, massive elephant herds roam against the classic African savannah. If luck is
on your side and the skies are clear, you will be treated to breathtaking,
unobstructed views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro before returning to the
lodge for a warm dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation : Serena Amboseli

Wake up to the spectacular sight of the sun rising over Africa’s highest peak. Today
is fully dedicated to exploring the diverse landscapes of Amboseli National Park with
morning and afternoon game drives. You will track a wealth of wildlife, including
lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and dozens of bird species, particularly around the lush,
emerald-green swamps which are fed by the melting snows of Mount Kilimanjaro. Between
your drives, you can relax by the lodge’s palm-shaded swimming pool or enjoy the
Maasai-inspired architecture and hospitality, wrapping up the day with dinner and a
relaxing evening under the stars.

Accommodation : Serena Amboseli

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the Amboseli airstrip at
approximately 7:30 AM to catch your morning flight to the world-famous Masai Mara.
Landing at the Keekorok airstrip at around 9:30 AM, you will be warmly greeted by
your Mara safari guide and driven to your luxury camp for check-in and lunch. In
the afternoon, step into your customized 4×4 Land Cruiser for your first thrilling
game drive through the rolling plains of the Mara, introducing you to the dense
concentration of wildlife that makes this reserve iconic, before heading back for
dinner.

Accommodation : Sarova Mara Game Camp

Spend the entire day immersed in the endless savannahs of the Masai Mara. With
flexible scheduling, you can opt for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch
packed by the lodge, or split your day into rewarding morning and afternoon sessions.
This is your prime opportunity to spot Africa’s “Big Five”—lion, leopard, elephant,
buffalo, and rhino—while exploring the sweeping landscapes and hidden river bends
where hippos and crocodiles lounge. Return to the comfort of your camp for dinner and
an overnight stay.

Accommodation : Sarova Mara Game Camp

Today brings another extraordinary full day in the Masai Mara, specifically focused on
witnessing one of the greatest natural spectacles on Earth: the Great Wildebeest
Migration. You will track the massive, thundering herds of wildebeests and zebras
as they navigate the plains, keeping a close eye out for top predators like lions,
hyenas, and cheetahs following the movement. Your expert guide will position your
vehicle safely along key routes to capture amazing photographs and memories before
you head back to the camp for your final evening dinner in the Mara.

Accommodation : Sarova Mara Game Camp

Following breakfast, you will bid farewell to Kenya as you are dropped off at the
Keekorok airstrip for your flight across the border into Tanzania. Upon landing
at the Serengeti airstrip, you will be met by your professional Tanzanian safari
guide and seamlessly transition into an afternoon game drive across the legendary
Serengeti plains. This vast ecosystem seamlessly mirrors the Mara, offering incredible
wildlife viewing right from the start before you are dropped off at your luxury
tented camp for a warm bush dinner and a night surrounded by the sounds of the
African wild.

Accommodation : Shuhudia Adventure Camp

Dedicate today to exploring the immense, golden plains of the Serengeti, a UNESCO
World Heritage site globally renowned for its resident wildlife and dramatic kopjes
(rock formations). You will spend the day tracking resident prides of lions, leopards
resting in acacia branches, and massive herds of plains game moving across the open
horizon. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the wild before continuing
your game drive, eventually returning to your intimate camp to share stories
around the evening campfire followed by dinner.

Accommodation : Shuhudia Adventure Camp

After breakfast, you will check out of the camp and enjoy one final, beautiful morning
game drive through the Serengeti as you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation
Area. The drive offers changing landscapes as you leave the flat plains and ascend
into the cooler highlands. You will arrive at your comfortable lodge in time for
check-in, a warm lunch, and a relaxing afternoon taking in the sweeping views of
the surrounding hills and coffee plantations before gathering for dinner.

Accommodation : Hhando Coffee Lodge

Wake up early for an unforgettable morning descent down the 600-meter-high walls
into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater floor. This enclosed volcanic caldera forms a
self-sustaining ecosystem hosting over 25,000 large animals, offering your group an
excellent chance to spot the rare black rhino, massive bull elephants, and dense lion
prides in a single morning. After a thrilling crater tour, you will ascend and drive
directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to catch your afternoon flight
to the spice island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to
your stunning 5-star beachfront resort.

Accommodation : TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar

Today is fully yours to unwind, rest, and indulge in the tropical luxury of your 5-star
resort. Styled like an elegant Arabian palace and nestled along an ice-white sandy
beach, the resort offers multiple swimming pools, a luxury spa, and crystalline waters
to swim in. Your group can choose to relax on sunloungers under the palms, stroll
along the pristine beach, sample authentic Swahili and international cuisine across
the resort’s restaurants, or arrange optional water sports like snorkeling in the reefs.

Accommodation : TUI Blue Bahari Zanzibar

Enjoy a relaxed morning at the resort before your driver picks you up at
approximately 10:00 AM to transfer you to the Zanzibar airport for your flight back
to Nairobi. Arriving in Kenya’s capital in the afternoon, the choice is entirely
yours: you can embark on an optional Nairobi city tour to browse local markets and
landmarks, or check into your hotel to rest, unpack, and enjoy a final celebratory
dinner together.

Accommodation : Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham

On your final day, enjoy breakfast at the hotel and take care of any last-minute
packing. Your driver will pick you up from the accommodation according to your flight
schedule and transfer you safely to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to
catch your international departure flight back home, marking the end of an
extraordinary 12-day East African journey.