6 Days Masai Mara Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour
This 6 Days Masai Mara Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour begins in Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, where you'll witness the Great Wildebeest Migration and encounter the Big Five in their natural habitat. Your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour seamlessly transitions from the rolling savannahs of the Mara to Tanzania's iconic Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. This comprehensive adventure promises unforgettable wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and the perfect finale on Zanzibar's powder-white beaches.
Experience the pinnacle of African safari adventures with this Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour designed for discerning travelers seeking diverse experiences. The Masai Mara portion offers unparalleled big cat viewing opportunities, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, alongside massive elephant herds and graceful giraffes. Your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour continues in Tanzania's Northern Circuit, featuring the world's largest unbroken caldera at Ngorongoro and the endless plains of Serengeti. These legendary destinations provide exceptional game viewing opportunities throughout the year, ensuring your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour delivers wildlife photography and memories to last a lifetime.
The Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour concludes with pure relaxation on Zanzibar's idyllic beaches, where turquoise waters meet coral sand shores. After intensive game drives and wildlife encounters, Zanzibar offers the perfect opportunity to unwind while exploring Stone Town's rich cultural heritage and spice plantations. This tropical paradise provides excellent snorkeling, diving, and water sports activities that complement your safari experiences perfectly. Your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour represents the ideal balance between adventure and relaxation, creating an unforgettable East African holiday experience.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Day 2: Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve for classic safari game drives
Day 3: Proceed to full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara with Big Five encounters
Day 4: Continue with morning game drive and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Day 5: Proceed to Serengeti National Park for wildebeest migration viewing
Day 6: Continue with transfer to Zanzibar for beach relaxation and departure
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Masai Mara National Reserve, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and tips
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Airport transfers in Zanzibar
- Crater service fees and concession fees
Price Excludes:
- Kenya and Tanzania Visa fees
- International and internal flights (except Arusha to Zanzibar)
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing fees
- Air ticket costs for international flights
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Zanzibar spice tour and Stone Town tour (optional)
- Water sports activities and equipment rental
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi
Your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital city. Upon landing, our professional English-speaking driver-guide will warmly welcome you and provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour itinerary. The comfortable 30-minute transfer covering 18 kilometers takes you from the airport to your luxury Nairobi hotel, where you can rest and prepare for the exciting days ahead. This first day of your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour allows for relaxation, jet lag recovery, and optional Nairobi city exploration including visits to local markets, museums, or the famous Giraffe Centre.
- Day2Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve for classic safari game drives
Transfer to the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve marks the beginning of your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour wildlife adventure, departing Nairobi at 7:00 AM. The scenic 280-kilometer journey takes approximately 5 hours through the Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking views of escarpments, lakes, and traditional Maasai villages that enhance your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour experience. Upon arrival at the Mara, you'll immediately understand why this destination is central to any Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour, with vast golden grasslands stretching to the horizon dotted with acacia trees. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to the Mara's incredible wildlife diversity, including the Big Five, making this Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour truly exceptional from the very first safari encounter.
- Day3Proceed to full-day game viewing in the Masai Mara with Big Five encounters
Proceed to a comprehensive full day of game viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve, the highlight of your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour safari experience. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer optimal wildlife viewing opportunities, with the famous Mara River potentially showcasing dramatic wildebeest crossings during migration season. The reserve's 1,510 square kilometers provide diverse habitats supporting over 95 species of mammals and 570 bird species, making your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour incredibly rewarding for wildlife enthusiasts. During this intensive safari day, you'll encounter large prides of lions, elusive leopards, massive elephant herds, and potentially witness the Great Migration, cementing why this Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour ranks among Africa's premier wildlife experiences.
- Day4Continue with morning game drive and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Continue with an early morning game drive in Masai Mara before beginning your transfer to Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, transitioning to the next phase of your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour adventure. This final Mara game drive offers last opportunities to spot any missed species and capture final photographs of Kenya's wildlife before crossing into Tanzania. The 350-kilometer journey to Ngorongoro takes approximately 6 hours via the Isebania border crossing, including immigration procedures and lunch stops that add cultural elements to your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour experience. Upon arrival at Ngorongoro Crater rim, you'll be amazed by the spectacular views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, setting the stage for tomorrow's crater exploration in your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour itinerary.
- Day5Proceed to Serengeti National Park for wildebeest migration viewing
Proceed to the world-famous Serengeti National Park after an early morning Ngorongoro Crater tour, continuing the Tanzania portion of your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour adventure. The crater descent at 6:00 AM provides exclusive access to this natural wonder, where 25,000 large animals including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopards inhabit the 260-square-kilometer crater floor. After the 6-hour crater game drive, your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour continues with the 145-kilometer transfer to Serengeti, taking 3 hours through highland forests and open plains. Upon entering Serengeti's endless grasslands, you'll understand why this destination is essential to any Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour, with afternoon game drives offering immediate wildlife encounters including the famous wildebeest migration herds.
- Day6Continue with transfer to Zanzibar for beach relaxation and departure
Continue with an early morning game drive in Serengeti before transferring to Zanzibar, concluding the safari portion and beginning the beach relaxation phase of your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour. This final mainland Tanzania game drive offers opportunities to spot any remaining Big Five species and capture last safari photographs before transitioning to tropical paradise. The transfer to Arusha Airport takes 4 hours covering 320 kilometers, followed by a 1-hour domestic flight to Zanzibar, seamlessly connecting your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour wildlife adventure with beach relaxation. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you'll be transferred to your beachfront resort where pristine white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters provide the perfect conclusion to your Kenya Vacation and Tanzania and Zanzibar Tour, with optional Stone Town exploration, spice tours, or water sports activities available.