14-Day Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar Tour
Safari Overview
This 14-day adventure is the perfect safari-and-beach combination, blending the raw excitement of East Africa’s legendary wildlife reserves with the serene beauty of Zanzibar’s tropical shores. Starting in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, you will explore Tarangire National Park’s elephant herds and ancient baobabs, descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and spend two full days on the endless plains of the Serengeti. Cross into Kenya for game drives in the iconic Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru’s flamingo-fringed shores, then fly to Zanzibar for four days of white-sand relaxation, spice tours, and crystal-clear Indian Ocean waters. Expertly designed by Serengeti Wildlife Safari, this journey delivers the perfect balance of adventure and rejuvenation.
Safari Highlights
Tarangire National Park – massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
Ngorongoro Crater – descend into Africa’s Eden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Serengeti National Park – two full days exploring the endless plains and the Great Migration (seasonal)
Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary, home to the Big Five
Lake Nakuru National Park – flamingos, rhinos, and over 400 bird species
Zanzibar Island – white-sand beaches, Stone Town, spice tours, and snorkeling
Cultural Encounters – Maasai village visits and local community interactions
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Serengeti Wildlife Safari driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, embark on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife destinations. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, which can number up to 3,000 individuals during the dry season, and its ancient baobab trees that dot the landscape. Check into your lodge and enjoy lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Look for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife in high concentrations, making game viewing exceptional. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water
Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Tarangire’s varied landscapes. The park’s acacia woodlands, giant baobab trees, and swamp areas support an incredible diversity of wildlife. Enjoy a sunrise game drive, return to the lodge for a late breakfast, then head out again for more exploration. The dry season (June to October) concentrates wildlife along the Tarangire River, offering some of the best elephant viewing in Africa. A picnic lunch in the wilderness provides a perfect break before afternoon game drives. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World” and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time for lunch, then descend approximately 600 meters into the crater for an afternoon game drive. The crater floor is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino, herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, and hippo. The crater also boasts a huge predator population – lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard. Ascend to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti covers 14,763 square kilometers of rolling plains, acacia woodlands, and riverine forests, supporting Africa’s highest density of wildlife. Enjoy game viewing en route as you enter the park, watching for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and giraffes. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Wake early for a sunrise game drive when wildlife is most active. The Serengeti is famous for its Big Five and the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness. The Seronera River area is a hotspot for wild cats and predator-prey sightings. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 6: Serengeti – Flight to Nairobi – Transfer to Masai Mara
After breakfast, transfer to the Seronera airstrip for your flight to Wilson Airport in Nairobi via Kilimanjaro International Airport. On arrival in Nairobi, meet your Kenyan driver-guide and drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The Masai Mara is Kenya’s finest wildlife sanctuary, known for its density of animals, including the Big Five and over 450 bird species. Arrive at your camp in time for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 7: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve
Spend a full day exploring the Masai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives. The Mara plains are filled with migrating wildebeest and zebra during the Great Migration season (July to October), but there is also resident wildlife year-round. Herds of immense elephants browse among lions, buffalo, Thomson’s gazelle, zebra, and topi. In the Mara River, hippos play and crocodiles bask on the banks. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 8: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its spectacular flocks of flamingos – up to two million seasonally – along with over 400 bird species. The park is also a rhino sanctuary, home to both black and white rhinos, along with Rothschild’s giraffes, lions, buffalo, leopards, and abundant plains game. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 9: Lake Nakuru – Nairobi – Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi and transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met by your Zanzibar driver-guide and transferred to your beach resort. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its narrow winding streets, historical landmarks, and bustling markets. Return to your resort for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 10: Zanzibar – Safari Blue Experience
After breakfast, head to Fumba Village for the Safari Blue Experience – one of Zanzibar’s best boat tours. Sail on a traditional dhow through the turquoise waters of the Menai Bay Conservation Area. Enjoy snorkeling at pristine reefs, swimming with colorful marine life, and a delicious seafood buffet on a sandbank. Return to your resort in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 11: Zanzibar – Spice Tour & Prison Island
After breakfast, embark on a spice tour to explore Zanzibar’s spice plantations. Learn about cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other exotic spices while sampling fresh tropical fruits. In the afternoon, take a boat to Prison Island (Changuu Island) to see the giant tortoises, enjoy snorkeling in the clear waters, and relax on the white-sand beaches. Return to your resort for dinner and overnight.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Days 12 & 13: Zanzibar – Beach Relaxation
Spend two full days relaxing on Zanzibar’s pristine white-sand beaches. Swim in the turquoise Indian Ocean, enjoy resort facilities, or explore optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, or visiting local villages. Zanzibar’s north coast offers calm waters and the perfect post-safari decompression. Dinner and overnight at your resort.
Meals: All meals included, Drinking water
Day 14: Zanzibar – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your 14-day East African adventure to an end.
Meals: Breakfast, Drinking water
Package Includes
Airport transfers
All accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as indicated (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide
Park entrance fees and conservation levies
Game drives as per itinerary
Flight from Serengeti to Nairobi via Kilimanjaro
Zanzibar Stone Town tour
Zanzibar Spice Tour
Zanzibar Prison Island visit
Safari Blue Experience boat trip
All applicable taxes and VAT
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
Package Excludes
International flights
Flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar
Entry visas
Travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Hot air balloon safaris
