Experience a 13-day luxury fly-in safari across Maasai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, ending with a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape. Bush flights, private game drives and luxury stays included.
Experience the best of East Africa on a 13 Day Kenya Tanzania Safari combining the legendary Maasai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and the tropical island of Zanzibar.
This carefully planned safari takes you from Kenya’s famous savannahs into Tanzania’s vast Serengeti ecosystem before descending into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. The journey then ends with several relaxing days on the beaches of Zanzibar.
It is an ideal itinerary for travelers who want more than a traditional safari. You will experience Big Five wildlife, seasonal Great Migration viewing, dramatic landscapes, cultural experiences and Indian Ocean beaches in one memorable East African journey.
Whether you are planning your first African safari, a honeymoon, a photography trip or a special celebration, this itinerary can be tailored around your travel dates, accommodation preferences and budget.
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Arusha → Zanzibar

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you will be met by a representative from Horizon Explorer Africa Safaris.Transfer to your Nairobi hotel and settle in after your international journey.Depending on your arrival time, optional activities can be arranged, including a visit to the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park or a cultural experience.Overnight: Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara.The journey offers changing landscapes as the highlands give way to open grasslands.Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.Your first Mara safari may reveal lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo and numerous antelope species.Overnight: Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives.The reserve is one of Africa's most rewarding wildlife destinations, particularly for predator viewing.Depending on the season, you may encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebra associated with the Great Migration.Possible sightings include:Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Buffalo Giraffes Zebras HyenasA picnic lunch can be arranged inside the reserve so that you can spend more time in the field.Overnight: Maasai Mara
Spend another full day in the Maasai Mara.Rather than following a fixed route, your safari guide can adjust the day's game drives according to wildlife activity, recent sightings and your interests.Explore open grasslands, riverine areas and predator territories while looking for memorable wildlife encounters.For an additional experience, a hot-air balloon safari can be arranged for an early-morning flight over the Mara plains followed by a bush breakfast.Overnight: Maasai Mara
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and travel toward the Isebania border between Kenya and Tanzania.After completing immigration procedures, continue into Tanzania and toward Serengeti National Park.The landscape gradually changes as you enter the greater Serengeti ecosystem.Depending on arrival time and border formalities, an afternoon or en-route game drive can be arranged.Overnight: Serengeti
Wake up in the Serengeti and begin a full day of wildlife exploration.The Serengeti is famous for its enormous savannahs, abundant wildlife and spectacular predator-prey interactions.Your guide will search for:Lion prides Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Wildebeest Zebras Hyenas Giraffes and other plains gameMigration viewing depends on the time of year and the location of the herds.Overnight: Serengeti
Enjoy another full day exploring the Serengeti.Having additional time in the park gives you greater flexibility to explore different habitats and spend longer observing wildlife.Your guide can focus the day on your interests, whether that means predator tracking, photography, migration activity or simply enjoying the scenery.The Serengeti's open plains also provide exceptional opportunities for sunrise and sunset photography.Overnight: Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you leave the Serengeti.Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, one of Tanzania's most remarkable landscapes.Arrive at your lodge on or near the crater rim and enjoy views across the vast caldera.The afternoon can be spent relaxing at the lodge or enjoying the surrounding scenery.Overnight: Ngorongoro
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.The crater's enclosed environment supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife.Possible sightings include:Black rhino Lions Elephants Buffalo Hippos Hyenas Flamingos and other bird speciesEnjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration of the crater.Later, ascend back to the crater rim and return to your lodge.Overnight: Ngorongoro
After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro region and travel toward Arusha.From Arusha, take a scheduled flight to Zanzibar.On arrival, transfer to your selected beach resort.The remainder of the day is free to relax after your safari.Enjoy the beach, swimming pool or sunset over the Indian Ocean.Overnight: Zanzibar
Enjoy a relaxed day in Zanzibar.You can spend the day at your resort or choose from a range of optional experiences.Possible activities include:Snorkeling Scuba diving Private dhow cruise Spice farm tour Stone Town tour Sandbank excursion Spa treatmentOvernight: Zanzibar
Enjoy another full day on the island.This is deliberately kept flexible so you can relax after your safari or add an activity that interests you.For honeymooners and couples, a private beach dinner or sunset dhow cruise can provide a memorable final evening.Overnight: Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward or international flight.Your 13 Day Kenya Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar holiday comes to an end.We can also arrange additional nights in Zanzibar or extend your trip to another destination depending on your flight schedule.
Generally excellent conditions for wildlife viewing, with dry weather and easier visibility.
A popular period for travelers hoping to experience the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara and northern Serengeti. Exact wildlife movements depend on rainfall and grazing conditions.
A strong period for combining safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday, while parts of the Serengeti can also offer excellent wildlife viewing.
Important: Wildlife movements are natural and cannot be guaranteed. Your safari guide will adapt the itinerary according to seasonal conditions and recent sightings.

Ready to experience Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar in one unforgettable journey?
Tell us your preferred travel dates, number of travelers and accommodation style, and our safari team will prepare a personalized itinerary and quotation.
Your East Africa adventure can be tailored around you—from the first game drive in the Maasai Mara to your final sunset on the Zanzibar coast.





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