7 Days Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya's vibrant capital city. Upon arrival, our professional English-speaking driver-guide will warmly welcome you and provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday expedition. The comfortable transfer from the airport to your Nairobi hotel takes approximately 45 minutes covering 20 kilometers through bustling city streets filled with local culture and energy. This first day allows you to rest, recover from your flight, and mentally prepare for the incredible Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday journey ahead, with optional Nairobi National Park visit if time permits.

Transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve marks the exciting beginning of your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday wildlife adventure, departing Nairobi at 7:00 AM. The scenic 280-kilometer journey takes approximately 5-6 hours through the Great Rift Valley, offering breathtaking views of escarpments, local Maasai villages, and traditional pastoral communities. Upon arrival in Masai Mara, you'll immediately understand why this Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday combination is legendary, with endless golden plains stretching toward the horizon dotted with acacia trees. Your afternoon game drive introduces you to Masai Mara's incredible wildlife density, including large prides of lions and herds of elephants, making this Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday experience magical from the first wildlife encounter.

Proceed to a comprehensive full day of game viewing in Masai Mara National Reserve, the highlight of your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday wildlife experience. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer optimal opportunities to witness the famous Great Migration (seasonal) and encounter the Big Five, with lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo commonly spotted. The reserve's 1,510 square kilometers of rolling grasslands, riverine forests, and seasonal rivers provide diverse habitats that make your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday incredibly rewarding for wildlife photography. During this intensive exploration, you'll visit the Mara River crossing points, observe massive wildebeest herds, and experience close encounters with cheetahs, making this Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday Day absolutely unforgettable.

Continue with an early morning game drive in Masai Mara before beginning your cross-border transfer to Serengeti National Park, transitioning your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday to Tanzania. The final Masai Mara game drive offers last opportunities to spot any missed wildlife species while capturing sunrise photographs of the magnificent landscape. After lunch, the 350-kilometer journey to Serengeti takes approximately 6-7 hours via the Isebania border crossing, where you'll complete immigration procedures for both countries. Your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday continues as you enter Tanzania's most famous national park, with late afternoon arrival allowing time to settle into your Serengeti accommodation and prepare for tomorrow's incredible game viewing experiences.

Proceed to extensive full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park, experiencing the crown jewel portion of your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday adventure. The world's most famous national park spans 14,750 square kilometers of endless plains, supporting the largest concentration of large mammals on Earth and making your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday truly spectacular. Morning and afternoon game drives focus on different areas of the park, from the Seronera Valley known for big cats to the Grumeti River region famous for crocodiles and hippos. Your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday reaches its wildlife viewing pinnacle as you witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains, accompanied by predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas.

Continue with a final morning game drive in Serengeti before flying to Zanzibar Island, transitioning your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday from wildlife adventure to tropical paradise. The early morning game drive provides last opportunities to photograph Serengeti's incredible wildlife, including potential sightings of rare black rhinos and large elephant herds roaming the plains. After lunch, the 1.5-hour flight from Seronera Airstrip to Zanzibar covers 480 kilometers over the Tanzanian highlands and Indian Ocean, offering aerial views of diverse landscapes. Your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday transforms as you arrive in Zanzibar's tropical climate, with transfer to your beachfront resort taking 45 minutes from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport through historic Stone Town and coastal villages.

Proceed to your final day of Zanzibar beach activities before departure, concluding your incredible Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday with tropical relaxation and cultural exploration. Morning options include snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, exploring coral reefs, swimming with dolphins, or taking a spice tour through Zanzibar's famous plantations that give the island its nickname "Spice Island." Your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday offers flexibility to choose between beach relaxation at Nungwi or Kendwa beaches, historical Stone Town exploration, or optional Prison Island excursion. The afternoon provides time for last-minute souvenir shopping in Stone Town's narrow streets before your departure transfer to the airport, perfectly ending your Kenya Safari and Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Holiday with memories of both incredible wildlife encounters and pristine beach paradise.