21-Day Safari Itinerary (Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar)

Day 1: Nairobi

Arrival in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel.

About Nairobi:
Nairobi is Kenya’s vibrant capital, where modern city life meets wildlife, being the only city in the world with a national park on its doorstep.

Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel

Activities:

• Relaxation after arrival
• Optional visit to Karen Blixen Museum
• Optional Nairobi National Park game drive.

Travel by 4x4 safari cruiser (4–5 hours).

About Amboseli:
Amboseli National Park is famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, offering some of the most iconic safari landscapes in Africa.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Sentrim Amboseli

Activities:

• Game drives with Kilimanjaro views
• Large elephant herds
• Optional Maasai village visit

Day 4: Lake Naivasha

Drive via the Great Rift Valley.

About Lake Naivasha:
Lake Naivasha is a peaceful freshwater lake known for its hippos, birdlife, and scenic surroundings within the Great Rift Valley.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Sawela Lodge

Activities:

• Boat safari with hippos, sometimes buffaloes and birdlife
• Optional visit to Hell's Gate National Park

Travel by 4x4 safari cruiser to the Maasai Mara.

About Maasai Mara:
Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations, known for the Big Five and the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the plains.

Accommodation: Zebra Plains Mara Camp / Basecamp Mara

Activities:

• Private game drives
• Great Migration sightings (seasonal)
• Optional hot air balloon safari
• Maasai cultural experience

Transfer (Flight Included)

Transfer to the airstrip and fly from Maasai Mara (or Nairobi) to Serengeti.

About Serengeti:
Serengeti National Park is world-renowned for its endless plains and incredible predator populations, offering some of the best wildlife viewing on Earth.

Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Camp / Tanzania Bush Camps

Activities:

• Morning and evening game drives
• Predator sightings
• Migration tracking

Ngorongoro (2 Nights)

About Ngorongoro:
Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most unique ecosystems, often called a natural wildlife sanctuary due to its dense animal population.

Accommodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Farm House

Activities:

• Full-day crater safari
• Picnic lunch inside the crater

Lake Manyara (1 Night)

About Lake Manyara:
Lake Manyara National Park is known for its lush groundwater forest, flamingos, and the rare tree-climbing lions.

Accommodation: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp / Burudika Lodge

Activities:

• Game drive
• Scenic Rift Valley views

About Tarangire:
Tarangire National Park is famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Activities:

• Game drives among baobab trees
• Large elephant herds
• Optional night game drive

Transfer:

Drive to Arusha, then fly to Zanzibar (or ferry option depending on client preference).

Day 16: Stone Town

About Stone Town:
Stone Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in history, culture, and Swahili architecture, influenced by Arab, Persian, and European heritage.

Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel / Maru Maru Hotel

Activities:

• Explore Stone Town
• Cultural and historical tour

About Nungwi:
Nungwi Beach is one of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches, known for its white sands, turquoise waters, and vibrant marine life.

Accommodation: Z Hotel / Amaan Beach Bungalows

Activities:

• Beach relaxation
• Snorkeling and dhow sunset cruise
• Visit to Mnarani Marine Turtle Conservation Pond or Baraka Natural Aquarium

At these conservation sites in Nungwi, you will have the opportunity to feed rescued sea turtles and learn about their protection and rehabilitation. These centers focus on caring for injured turtles before releasing them back into the ocean, making it both an interactive and educational experience.