6-Day Kenya Safari, Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Adventure
per person
The 6-day Kenya Safari, Serengeti, and Zanzibar beach tour brings you to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, home of the Big Five species and the Great Migration. The journey continues to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, where you find millions of wildebeest and predators roaming the huge plains. The journey concludes on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar with turquoise waters and palm-fringed sands. The tour combines animals, culture, and beach relaxation across two magnificent countries. In the wild, you will observe lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceroses. This adventure safari ensures you experience Africa’s most iconic wildlife spectacles before unwinding on pristine Indian Ocean beaches. It will further conclude with pure bliss on Zanzibar’s exotic beaches, where Swahili culture meets Arabian influences in perfect harmony.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Arrival and pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
- Day 2: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve for classic Kenyan safari game drives.
- Day 3: Proceed to full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara with big five encounters.
- Day 4: Continue with the transfer to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania border.
- Day 5: Proceed to a morning game drive in the Serengeti and flight to Zanzibar.
- Day 6: Continue with Zanzibar beach relaxation and departure transfer.
Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure begins with arrival and pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, East Africa’s vibrant hub city. Upon touchdown, our professional English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you and provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming Kenyan safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar expedition across two incredible countries. The comfortable transfer from the international airport to your selected Nairobi hotel covers 20 kilometers and takes approximately 45 minutes through Kenya’s bustling capital city. This first day allows essential rest and preparation for your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar journey, with optional Nairobi National Park visits or city tours available for early arrivals.
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel (mid-range), Hemingways Nairobi (luxury)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve for Classic Kenya Safari Game Drives
Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve marks the thrilling beginning of your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar wildlife adventure, departing Nairobi early morning for Kenya’s most famous game reserve. The scenic 280-kilometer journey takes approximately 5 hours through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking views of escarpments, traditional Maasai villages, and rolling countryside that sets the stage for your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar experience. Upon arrival in the world-renowned Masai Mara, you’ll immediately understand why this Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar combination ranks among Africa’s premier wildlife destinations. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to the reserve’s incredible biodiversity, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras, launching your Kenya Safari Holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure with unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (mid-range), Angama Mara (luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive with Big Five Encounters
Proceed to intensive full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve, the highlight of your Kenya safari holiday, and the Serengeti and Zanzibar wildlife experience in Kenya’s premier destination. Early morning and late afternoon game drives maximize your chances of witnessing the Big Five, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhinoceros, that make your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar expedition truly exceptional. The reserve’s 1,510 square kilometers of pristine wilderness support over 95 mammal species and 570 bird species, ensuring your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure delivers incredible biodiversity encounters. During peak migration season (July-October), you will witness millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River, creating dramatic scenes that define the ultimate Kenyan safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar experience.
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (mid-range), Angama Mara (luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania border
Continue with your cross-border transfer from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park, transitioning your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure from Kenya into Tanzania’s legendary wilderness. The 350-kilometer journey takes approximately 6 hours via the Isebania border crossing, where you’ll complete immigration formalities while our team handles all paperwork for seamless continuation of your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar expedition. Upon entering the Serengeti’s endless plains, you’ll immediately appreciate why this Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar combination showcases East Africa’s most spectacular ecosystems. Your afternoon game drive in the Serengeti introduces you to this UNESCO World Heritage site’s incredible wildlife concentrations, continuing your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar journey with Tanzania’s premier safari destination.
Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp (mid-range), Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti (luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 5: Morning Game Drive in Serengeti and Flight to Zanzibar
Proceed to an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, transitioning your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure from wildlife viewing to beach relaxation. This final Serengeti game drive offers last opportunities to spot the Big Five and witness the Great Migration herds that make your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar experience truly world-class. The transfer to Seronera Airstrip takes 1 hour, covering 45 kilometers, followed by a scenic 2-hour flight to Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, continuing your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar journey to the spice island paradise. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you’ll be transferred to your beachfront resort on the east coast, where pristine white sandy beaches and turquoise waters provide the perfect conclusion to your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure.
Accommodation: Sunshine Marine Lodge (mid-range), Zuri Zanzibar (luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6: Continue with Zanzibar Beach Relaxation and Departure Transfer
Continue with a full day of beach relaxation and cultural exploration in Zanzibar, concluding your incredible Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar adventure on the exotic spice island. Morning hours can be spent snorkeling in coral reefs, swimming in crystal-clear waters, or simply relaxing on pristine beaches that make your Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar experience complete with tropical paradise bliss. Optional activities include Stone Town UNESCO World Heritage site tours, spice plantation visits, or dolphin watching excursions that showcase Zanzibar’s rich cultural heritage and enhance your Kenyan safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar memories. Your departure transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport takes 45 minutes, covering 35 kilometers, allowing time for last-minute souvenir shopping and reflection on your extraordinary Kenya safari holiday and Serengeti and Zanzibar journey.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Price Items includes and excludes
Includes:
All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
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- Park fees for Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park
- Ground transport per 4×4 wheel drive custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the safari
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and accommodation
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Airport transfers in all destinations
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