Highlights of East Africa: Kenya & Tanzania Safari With Zanzibar Paradise

View of beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania

What to expect on this itinerary

Celebrating the icons of East African travel, this luxurious, 16-day tour explores untouched nature and magnificent safari destinations. In Kenya, you will immerse yourself in the Masai Mara grasslands and safari with elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Tanzania will provide intimate wildlife encounters in Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro before three days of magnificent, mobile camping in the Serengeti. Finally, Zanzibar will lead you to white Indian Ocean beaches and the tranquility of island life.

Countries Visited

Kenya, Tanzania

Places Visited

Nairobi, Mara North Conservancy, Amboseli National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Kendwa, Stone Town, Kilimanjaro, Arusha

Suggested Duration

16 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Nairobi – Arrival and a View Over Safari Plains

When you touch down in Kenya, the wilderness will soon take over even though you will land in East Africa’s largest city. While Nairobi skyscrapers paint the horizon, your hotel will be perched above Nairobi National Park, which is a carefully preserved savanna that is home to the Big Five. From your hotel, you can gaze across these plains and watch giraffes as they pass in addition to elephants as they eat dinner. Sometimes, you can hear the distant roar of a male lion. Flight times mean that you will need to make a Nairobi layover before beginning your safari. With such bucolic views, this will never be a hassle. After an airport transfer, you will begin to appreciate East Africa’s wildlife while resting and preparing for your safari to come.

What's Included:

Transfer
Dinner
Day 2

Mara North Conservancy – The Heart of the Kenyan Grasslands

Day 3

Mara North Conservancy – Thrilling Big Game Encounters

Day 4

Amboseli National Park – From Grasslands to Mount Kilimanjaro

Day 5

Amboseli National Park – Elephant Conservation and Wildlife

Day 6

Arusha – Cultural Experiences on Route to Tanzania

Day 7

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – East Africa’s Most Beautiful Destinations

Day 8

Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Wildlife Utopia

Day 9 - 11

Serengeti National Park – An Intimate Safari and Mobile Camp

Day 12

Kendwa – Stop, Breathe, and Relax

Day 13 - 14

Kendwa – White-Sand Tranquility on Zanzibar’s Northern Tip

Day 15

Stone Town – Rich Cultural Experiences

Day 16

Stone Town – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a luxury mobile camp for three nights, following the great wildebeest migration across the Serengeti
  • Discover more about elephant conservation during a full day’s safari in Amboseli, where pachyderms roam beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Feel the Zanzibar escapism and spend three nights perched above the white sand in Kendwa
  • Track the big cats and enjoy superb safari scenes in the enduring Masai Mara
  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, which is a wildlife utopia in an extinct volcanic caldera
  • Explore Stone Town’s rich Swahili culture from coral houses and artistic doors to hypnotic sounds in mazy alleyways
  • Bask in Lake Manyara, which is East Africa’s most beautiful park, and a daytime game drive that will bring you eye to eye with thousands of baboons among other animals

Starting Price

$12,800 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.
Tanzania, Kenya Vacation Review: Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti, Maasai Mara, Zanzibar, Nairobi, Elephant Experience, Wildlife, Nature, 16-Day Trip

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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Gayle S.
Kenya Vacation Review: Maasai Mara, Local Cuisine, Culture, Wildlife, Nature, 10 Nights

Zicasso's travel agent arranged our trip. She did a wonderful job listening to our wants and needs, and created a magical itinerary.

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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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