Majestic Wildlife of East Africa: Tanzania & Kenya Safari with Zanzibar

Three giraffes in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

What to expect on this itinerary

Handcrafted to celebrate wildlife diversity, this two-week safari offers a very authentic journey through East African nature. You will track chimpanzees in remote Congo Basin forests, discover the Serengeti’s wildebeest herds, snorkel around Zanzibar, and safari on the majestic Ruaha savannah. This is not a classic safari itinerary to Tanzania and Kenya. The focus of this safari is on rare nature and unique wildlife, specifically of the kind that cannot be experienced outside East Africa.

Countries Visited

Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

Places Visited

Zanzibar, Kendwa, Ruaha National Park, Gombe National Park, Serengeti National Park, Amboseli National Park, Mount Kenya National Park

Suggested Duration

14 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Kendwa – Open Beaches and Laid-Back Hours

Kendwa is as laid-back as anywhere along the Indian Ocean. Its long white beach is backdropped by squat cliffs and indigenous forest. Dunes rise in some places, and when walking upon them, it can seem like you are on a deserted island. You can look out from your lodge to witness the Indian Ocean as it glistens blue. In fact, you can look out from anywhere in Kendwa, and there will not be much other than the ocean. Nearby Nungwe is a more popular destination in the north of Zanzibar. Kendwa’s beach is contiguous with Nungwe’s, but there are fewer resorts and far fewer people. It is a more exclusive base for exploring Zanzibar’s marine life, and after an airport transfer, today will be at your leisure. There are some local snorkeling spots that can be accessed directly from the beach.

What's Included:

Transfer
Accommodation
Dinner
Day 2 - 3

Kendwa – Zanzibar’s Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Highlights

Day 4 - 5

Ruaha National Park – Immersed in Untouched East African Wilderness

Day 6 - 7

Gombe National Park – Chimpanzee Encounters Along Lake Tanganyika

Day 8 - 9

Serengeti National Park – Surrounded by Wildebeest and Zebra

Day 10 - 11

Amboseli National Park – Kilimanjaro, Elephants, and Lively Waterholes

Day 12 - 13

Mount Kenya National Park – Walking With Monkeys in Volcanic Forest

Day 14

Nairobi – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Track rare chimpanzee troops during two days in remote Gombe, where the mystical forest meets the shores of Lake Tanganyika
  • Explore the magnificent Serengeti grasslands during a two-day safari with Africa’s largest mammal herds
  • Discover vibrant Indian Ocean waters with two days of scuba diving and snorkeling around Zanzibar
  • Enter the unknown and spend two days on an overland safari adventure through Ruaha, which is one of Africa’s largest and most untouched savannahs
  • Traverse volcanic forests and come face to face with many different monkeys, which will be your iconic experience from Mount Kenya National Park
  • Marvel as elephants walk beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and discover the drama of Amboseli’s watering holes

Starting Price

$10,700 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Scott K.
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The trip to Kenya and Tanzania was absolutely amazing! The itinerary chosen for us was perfect and checked off all the things I wanted to accomplish on our first safari. Zicasso's tour agency was the best to work with. They offered great suggestions and were very responsive to all our questions and concerns!

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Glen B.
Tanzania Tour Review: 11 Nights

We had a wonderful time in Tanzania. Zicasso's travel expert and her support staff provided all the necessary information we needed. Our driver in Tanzania was friendly and well informed.

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Judy E.
Kenya, Tanzania Tour Review: Wildlife, Plane Rides, 2 Weeks

We received excellent communication from Zicasso's travel agents. They were very prompt and proactive. The itinerary was prepared to meet our requests and matched our interests. Comprehensive planning and preparation for the trip were provided and all logistics were taken care of.

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Rick S.
Kenya Travel Review: Safaris, Cuisine, 10 Nights

My family of six, ages 12 to 72, visited Kenya for an extraordinary 10-day trip in June 2025. Zicasso put us in touch with our travel company, which provided an itinerary and quote after interviewing us. We live in Indiana, and it was easy to conduct business with them via the internet and phone. Every one of us had a wonderful time.

We stayed at three locations in luxury tented camps. The accommodations were great and we enjoyed the friendly staff and managers. The meals at all three camps were creative and delicious. All the transfers were professionally done and on time.

We did not expect to see so many animals and get so close. What really made the trip great were the outstanding guides. They were tremendous in knowledge and service. I highly recommend using our travel company and considering the camps we stayed at.

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Daniel P.
Kenya Tour Review: Nairobi, Safari, Culture, Scenery, 10 Days

Our recent journey to Kenya was flawlessly planned and executed from the moment we arrived in Nairobi to the day of our departure. Every aspect of the itinerary ran smoothly, reflecting a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.

We were consistently pampered and cared for with genuine warmth and hospitality. The natural beauty of the Kenyan landscape is breathtaking, surpassed only by the graciousness and kindness of its people.

Highlights of our trip included the unforgettable safari experiences, the exceptional quality of the camp accommodations, and meaningful visits to local villages. Each moment offered a sense of wonder and cultural connection.

The memories we have made—from the landscapes to the people—will remain with us for a lifetime. We are deeply grateful for the care and excellence that made this trip truly extraordinary.

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Deirdre N.
Kenya Travel Review: Mombasa, Wildlife, Nature, 13 Days

We had a very good travel experience with Zicasso's tour company. Our travel agent was organized and responsive to our requests before the trip, and he stayed in communication with us throughout the trip. We traveled as a couple and were delighted with the intimate and comfortable safari camp and the luxurious city and Diani Beach accommodations. Our guides in the cities and in the Maasai Mara National Reserve were knowledgeable and helpful. Overall, it was a great experience.

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