A safari vehicle on the open Masai Mara grasslands

Kenya & Tanzania

The herds don’t recognize the border, and neither does our team. Twelve days across the two halves of the greatest wildlife theatre on earth.

12 days · 11 nights Route: Nairobi → Mara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Tarangire → Zanzibar Road crossing at Isebania; flight to Zanzibar; private guiding Best months: Jul–Oct for crossings; superb year-round

The journey, day by day

Day 1
Arrive Nairobi
Met at the aircraft door, overnight at a garden estate — an easy first night after the long flight.
Garden hotel, Nairobi
Days 2–4
The Masai Mara, privately
Forty-five minutes by air to a private conservancy bordering the reserve: capped vehicle numbers, off-road positioning at sightings, walking safaris and night drives the reserve cannot offer — with the crossing points minutes away in season.
Conservancy tented camp — 3 nights
Day 5
Cross the border at Isebania
Cross into Tanzania at the Isebania post, where your dedicated 4x4 is waiting — it has completed an empty run from Arusha to meet you. A premium packed lunch, then straight into the Serengeti with all park and concession fees covered.
Serengeti camp — placed by season
Days 6–7
The Serengeti
Two full days of private guiding among the cats and the herds; an optional dawn balloon on day seven with champagne breakfast on the plains.
Serengeti camp
Day 8
To the highlands
Game-drive south out of the Serengeti and up to the Ngorongoro rim, fires lit at the lodge.
Crater-rim lodge
Day 9
The crater at dawn
Through the gate at 6:00 for the empty golden hours on the floor — the densest game on earth, and the best rhino odds in Tanzania.
Crater-rim lodge
Day 10
Tarangire
Down to the elephant country and baobabs — a gentler, quieter final safari day.
Tented camp, Tarangire
Day 11
Fly to Zanzibar
Airstrip to island; met by our island team for a beach finish and a sunset dhow.
Beach lodge, Zanzibar
Day 12
Home
A last swim, then the transfer to your flight.

What it costs — honestly

Tier	2 sharing	3–6 guests	6–12 guests	Single supp.
Mid-Range	$3,500	$3,400	$3,300	$1,000
Luxury	$5,600	$5,500	$5,400	$1,500

Per person sharing a twin/double. Full board on safari, bed & breakfast on the coast. Children 5–12 at 75% sharing with parents; under 5 free. From-rates; a specialist confirms your exact quote and availability.

Included

Airport transfers · private 4x4 Land Cruiser with fridge, charging and pop-up roof · unlimited-mileage game drives · professional guide · all park, conservancy and crater fees · the flight from Arusha/Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar · AMREF Flying Doctors cover on safari · all government taxes. Excluded: international flights, alcoholic drinks, tips, visas (the East Africa visa covers both countries), travel insurance, any government fee increases.

Where you’ll stay

Safari (mid → luxury): Arusha/Karatu lodges · Serengeti — Kati Kati / Mawe / Baobab Serengeti / Olkarien Eco Camp. Zanzibar (mid → luxury): Maru Maru / Blue Ocean Resort / Turaco Nungwi · LUX Marijani / Riu / Melia / Diamonds Mapenzi Beach. All subject to availability.