12-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Tour with Zanzibar Escap

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or your preferred location in Nairobi, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide for a briefing before beginning the scenic drive to Amboseli National Park. The journey offers changing landscapes from bustling city views to open plains dotted with traditional Maasai homesteads. You will arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and later explore the park on a game viewing experience across the vast plains. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Amboseli National Park

Spend the day discovering the diverse beauty of Amboseli National Park. The park is known for its impressive elephant population, open savannah, acacia woodlands, and seasonal wetlands that attract many wildlife species. During your wildlife exploration, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species. The snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop for photography. Breaks will be taken at scenic viewpoints where you can enjoy the serene landscapes before returning to your lodge later in the day.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Kibo Safari Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and journey through Kenya’s scenic countryside toward the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park. The drive presents beautiful views of escarpments, farms, and small towns along the way. Upon arrival and check-in at your lodge, proceed to explore the park which is famous for its birdlife and thriving populations of both black and white rhinos. The park also hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the lakeshore and forested areas before returning to the lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and drive toward the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey travels through the beautiful Great Rift Valley landscapes and Maasai countryside. Upon arrival and check-in at your camp or lodge, begin exploring the vast plains of the reserve known for its abundant wildlife. The Masai Mara is home to the Big Five as well as large populations of wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, and many predators. Spend the afternoon enjoying wildlife sightings across the sweeping savannah before returning to the lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Discover the Masai Mara Plains

Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible ecosystems of the Masai Mara. The reserve offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa with large herds of grazing animals and powerful predators roaming the plains. During your exploration you may see lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the savannah, and elephants moving through the grasslands. The Mara River area is also rich with wildlife activity and dramatic landscapes. Breaks will be taken at scenic locations where you can absorb the beauty of this legendary reserve.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel toward the Kenya-Tanzania border where immigration procedures will be completed before continuing into Serengeti National Park. Your Tanzanian guide will meet you for the journey into the central Serengeti. The landscape gradually opens into endless plains dotted with kopjes and acacia trees. Along the way, wildlife encounters are common as the Serengeti hosts immense populations of animals. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the central Serengeti area and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore the Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the famous central Serengeti, an area known for its extraordinary wildlife density and classic African scenery. Vast golden plains stretch to the horizon, creating ideal conditions for spotting predators and large grazing herds. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and countless antelope species inhabit this ecosystem. The rocky kopjes scattered across the plains often serve as resting places for big cats. Throughout the day, you will explore different regions of the park while enjoying remarkable photographic opportunities.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route passes through scenic highlands and wildlife-rich plains while offering views of traditional Maasai villages and pastoral landscapes. Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater, descend into the crater floor, a natural wildlife sanctuary formed by an ancient volcanic collapse. This remarkable ecosystem hosts elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, and numerous bird species within its lush grasslands and freshwater lakes. Later ascend the crater and proceed to your lodge.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro to Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and drive toward Arusha town while enjoying the beautiful scenery of northern Tanzania along the way. Upon arrival in the afternoon, your guide will drop you at Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island. After landing in Zanzibar, you will be met by a private driver and transferred to your beach hotel. The island atmosphere immediately welcomes you with warm ocean breezes, white sandy beaches, and turquoise waters, setting the stage for relaxation after your wildlife adventure.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Z Hotel

• Luxury hotel in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Spend the day enjoying the tranquil beauty of Zanzibar. The island is famous for its pristine beaches, swaying palm trees, and clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Guests may relax along the beach, enjoy refreshing swims, or explore nearby coastal villages and markets. Zanzibar also offers opportunities to experience its unique cultural heritage influenced by African, Arab, and Swahili traditions. The relaxed pace of the island allows you to unwind while reflecting on the remarkable wildlife experiences of the safari portion of your journey.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Z Hotel

• Luxury hotel in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Enjoy the Zanzibar Coastline

Another day is dedicated to enjoying Zanzibar’s tropical charm. You may choose to relax by the ocean, walk along the white sand beaches, or experience optional activities such as visiting historic Stone Town, exploring spice farms, or taking a boat excursion across the turquoise waters. The island’s laid-back atmosphere provides the perfect environment to rest and recharge. As the sun sets across the Indian Ocean, the golden coastline creates a memorable finale to your East African adventure.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Z Hotel

• Luxury hotel in Nungwi (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. A private transfer will then take you from your Zanzibar beach hotel to the airport for your onward flight connection to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure. This marks the end of your incredible Kenya and Tanzania safari combined with a relaxing Zanzibar beach experience, leaving you with unforgettable memories of East Africa’s wildlife, landscapes, and coastal beauty.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.