Kenya Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar | 10-Day Safari & Beach

Explore Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on a 10-day Kenya Tanzania safari with Zanzibar beaches. Ideal for couples, families and honeymooners.

10-Day Kenya Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach HolidaySafari Overview

Experience the best of East Africa in 10 days with a private safari through Kenya and Tanzania followed by a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape.

This Kenya Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday combines the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara, legendary Serengeti National Park and spectacular Ngorongoro Crater with the white-sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar.

It is an ideal itinerary for couples, honeymooners, families and first-time visitors who want to combine an African safari with an Indian Ocean beach holiday.

Kenya Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Highlights

  •  Game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve
  •  Serengeti wildlife and predator viewing
  •  Ngorongoro Crater and black rhino opportunities
  •  Big Five safari experiences
  •  Cross-border journey from Kenya to Tanzania
  •  Relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday
  •  Optional Stone Town cultural experience
  •  Snorkeling, diving and dhow cruises
  •  Excellent wildlife photography opportunities
  •  Ideal safari and beach honeymoon itinerary

10-Day Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Depart Nairobi and travel through the Great Rift Valley towards the Maasai Mara.After arriving and settling into your accommodation, enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras and other wildlife.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara on game drives.The reserve is renowned for its abundant wildlife, big cats and open grasslands. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may also witness parts of the Great Migration.Overnight: Maasai Mara

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Serengeti

After breakfast, travel towards the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania and complete the required immigration procedures before continuing towards Serengeti National Park.Your Tanzania safari begins as you enter the Serengeti ecosystem.Overnight: Serengeti

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti's vast plains.Look for:Lions Cheetahs Leopards Elephants Wildebeest Zebras Buffalo HyenasYour guide will follow current wildlife activity to maximize your game-viewing opportunities.Overnight: Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti Wildlife Safari

Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti.Having additional time in the park allows you to explore different areas, spend more time with wildlife and improve opportunities for photography and predator sightings.Migration viewing is seasonal and depends on the location of the herds.Overnight: Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

Enjoy a morning game drive before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.The journey takes you through changing landscapes from the Serengeti plains into the highlands surrounding Ngorongoro.Overnight: Ngorongoro/ Karatu area

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.The crater supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, buffalo, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas. There is also an opportunity to look for the endangered black rhino.After the safari, ascend from the crater and continue to your accommodation or onward airport transfer.Overnight: Ngorongoro/Karatu area or as arranged for onward flight

Day 8: Tanzania – Zanzibar

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.On arrival, meet your Zanzibar transfer driver and continue to your beach hotel or resort.The rest of the day is yours to relax, swim or enjoy the Indian Ocean coastline.Overnight: Zanzibar

Day 9: Zanzibar Beach & Island Experience

Enjoy a full day in Zanzibar.You can spend the day relaxing at your resort or choose an optional experience such as:Stone Town tour Spice farm visit Snorkeling Scuba diving Sunset dhow cruise Dolphin experience Beach activitiesOvernight: Zanzibar

Day 10: Zanzibar Departure

Enjoy breakfast before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.End of your Kenya Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday.

What’s Included

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional safari guide
  • Kenya and Tanzania park/conservation fees
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified
  • Game drives
  • Flight to Zanzibar
  • Airport transfers
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Kenya–Tanzania border assistance
  • Applicable government taxes and fees

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
  • Zanzibar travel requirements where applicable
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

Why Choose This East Africa Safari?

Few journeys combine such contrasting experiences in one holiday.

Begin among Kenya’s open savannahs in the Maasai Mara, continue into Tanzania’s Serengeti ecosystem and descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. After your safari, fly to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation beside the Indian Ocean.

The itinerary balances wildlife, adventure, culture and relaxation, making it particularly attractive to travelers who do not want to choose between a safari and a beach holiday.

Zanzibar Beach Experience

After several days of game drives, Zanzibar provides a complete change of pace.

Relax on white-sand beaches, swim in warm Indian Ocean waters or explore the island’s rich history and culture.

Popular Zanzibar Experiences

  • Stone Town
  • Spice farms
  • Snorkeling
  • Scuba diving
  • Sunset dhow cruises
  • Beach relaxation
  • Island excursions
  • Local cuisine and cultural experiences

Additional Zanzibar nights can be added if you would like a longer beach holiday.

Best Time for a Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Safari

June–October: Excellent safari conditions and one of the most popular periods for wildlife viewing.

July–October: Potential opportunities to experience parts of the Great Migration, depending on the location of the herds.

January–March: Excellent wildlife viewing in many areas, with warm conditions in Zanzibar.

December–March: Generally attractive for a Zanzibar beach extension.

The best dates depend on whether your priority is wildlife, the Great Migration, beach weather or avoiding peak travel periods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This itinerary is specifically designed to combine Kenya's Maasai Mara, Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar's beaches in one East Africa holiday.

Yes. The combination of private wildlife experiences and a Zanzibar beach stay makes it particularly suitable for honeymooners and couples. The itinerary can also be upgraded with luxury accommodation and additional Zanzibar nights.

Potentially, depending on your travel dates and the location of the wildebeest herds. The migration is a natural movement rather than a fixed event, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro all provide excellent opportunities to see Big Five wildlife. However, seeing all five during one trip is not guaranteed.

Yes. Additional nights in Zanzibar can be added before your return flight, allowing you to turn the itinerary into a longer safari and beach holiday.

Yes. The itinerary can be customized for families, including family-friendly accommodation, private vehicles and a more relaxed game-drive schedule.

Book Your Kenya Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday

Combine East Africa’s legendary wildlife with a tropical Zanzibar beach escape in one unforgettable journey.

From the Maasai Mara and Serengeti plains to the Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar’s Indian Ocean beaches, this 10-day itinerary brings together the highlights of a classic East African safari and beach holiday.

Send us your travel dates, number of travelers, preferred accommodation level and interests, and we’ll create a personalized Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar safari quotation.

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