Day 1: Arrival – Nairobi, Kenya 

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, where you are welcomed and transferred to your luxury lodge or hotel. The afternoon is reserved for rest and acclimatisation after your international flight. Guests can enjoy the lodge’s facilities, peaceful gardens, or a light stroll nearby. In the evening, meet your safari guide for a detailed briefing about the journey ahead, including park visits, wildlife expectations, and logistics. Dinner is served at the lodge, allowing you to relax and prepare for the adventure. Overnight in Nairobi provides a comfortable start to your East African safari.

Day 2: Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve 

After breakfast, travel by road or scenic flight to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s most famous wildlife destination. Upon arrival, check into your luxury tented camp, strategically located for excellent game viewing. Begin your safari with an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Explore the Mara River and surrounding savannah landscapes, offering outstanding photographic opportunities. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner under the African sky. Overnight accommodation in the Maasai Mara provides comfort and an immersive bush experience. The day concludes with the sounds and sights of the African wilderness surrounding your camp.

Day 3: Full Day Maasai Mara Safari 

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara, beginning with an early morning game drive. Track lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and hyenas across the vast plains. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and active wildlife. The Mara’s seasonal migrations offer unforgettable sightings and photographic opportunities. Afternoon game drives continue, providing chances to observe predator-prey interactions and abundant herbivore herds. Return to your luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight. The day balances adventure, wildlife, and relaxation, immersing you fully in the sights, sounds, and beauty of one of Africa’s most renowned safari destinations.

Day 4: Maasai Mara – Amboseli National Park 

After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara for Amboseli National Park, travelling either by road or scenic flight. Amboseli is famous for large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through open plains, wetlands, and acacia forests, observing lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and elephants. The park’s landscapes provide spectacular photographic opportunities, especially with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop. Check into your luxury lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight. The evening allows relaxation while absorbing the peaceful wilderness, preparing for a full day of wildlife viewing and safari adventure the following day.

Day 5: Full Day Amboseli Safari 

Begin the day with an early breakfast before embarking on a full-day safari in Amboseli National Park. Morning and afternoon game drives explore the park’s wetlands, savannahs, and plains, where elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo roam freely. Your professional guide provides insight into wildlife behaviour and ecosystems while ensuring optimal wildlife sightings. Stop for a picnic lunch in scenic locations surrounded by Mount Kilimanjaro’s majesty. Return to your luxury lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner. Overnight in Amboseli provides comfort and a connection with nature, leaving you ready for the next leg of your East Africa safari.

Day 6: Amboseli – Nairobi – Arusha, Tanzania 

After breakfast, travel back to Nairobi before crossing into Tanzania, arriving in Arusha, the gateway to the Northern Safari Circuit. Enjoy scenic landscapes along the way, passing local villages and fertile farmland. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and check into a luxury lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the facilities. Meet your Tanzanian safari guide for a briefing on the upcoming national parks, including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Dinner is served at the lodge, providing an opportunity to unwind and prepare for the Tanzanian portion of your safari adventure. Overnight in Arusha.

Day 7: Arusha – Tarangire National Park 

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Afternoon game drives take you through riverine forests, swamps, and open plains, observing lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and abundant birdlife. The park’s dramatic scenery provides excellent photographic opportunities during sunset and golden hours. Check into a luxury lodge or tented camp near the park for dinner and overnight. This evening allows you to relax and listen to the natural sounds of the bush. Overnight in Tarangire combines comfort with close proximity to wildlife, preparing for the next day’s safari adventures.

Day 8: Tarangire – Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro Highlands 

After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a guided game drive exploring forests, open plains, and lake shores. After lunch, continue the journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands, ascending through scenic landscapes with cooler temperatures. Check into a luxury lodge perched on the crater rim with panoramic views. Spend the evening relaxing, enjoying sunset vistas and fine dining. Overnight near the Ngorongoro Crater provides a perfect vantage point for early morning safari excursions and allows you to fully experience the beauty and wildlife of one of Africa’s most unique destinations.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari 

Begin early with breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari. The crater hosts the Big Five, along with zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos. Explore grasslands, forests, and lakes while enjoying close wildlife encounters. Picnic lunch is served inside the crater amid breathtaking scenery. Afternoon drives continue, giving time to spot predators and observe large herbivore herds. Return to your lodge on the crater rim in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight provide comfort with panoramic views. This day combines extraordinary wildlife experiences, natural beauty, and luxury accommodation in one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Day 10: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park 

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Stop for an en-route game drive to spot wildlife as the landscape opens into endless plains. Upon arrival, check into a luxury tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti. Afternoon game drive introduces the park’s abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, zebras, and elephants. The endless savannah and acacia-dotted landscapes provide incredible photography opportunities. Dinner is served at the camp, and overnight accommodation combines comfort with the immersive experience of being in the African wilderness, surrounded by natural sounds and scenery.

Day 11: Full Day Serengeti Safari 

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti National Park, beginning with an early morning game drive. Track predators and observe the movement of large herbivore herds across the plains. Witness lions hunting, cheetahs sprinting, and wildebeest grazing in their natural habitat. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return to your lodge for a relaxed meal. Afternoon drives continue across different regions of the Serengeti, maximising wildlife sightings and photography opportunities. Return to your luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight. This day provides a full immersion in one of the world’s most renowned wildlife destinations, combining adventure, relaxation, and luxury.

Day 12: Serengeti – Arusha – Zanzibar 

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha and take a flight to Zanzibar, Tanzania’s tropical island paradise. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxury beach resort on the east coast. Spend the afternoon relaxing on white sandy beaches, swimming in turquoise waters, or enjoying resort amenities. This day marks a transition from safari adventure to leisure and tropical luxury. Dinner is served at your resort, offering local seafood and international cuisine. Overnight accommodation allows guests to unwind after two weeks of intensive safari exploration. Zanzibar provides a serene and picturesque setting to relax and rejuvenate before the final day.

Day 13: Zanzibar – Beach & Stone Town 

After breakfast, enjoy a morning at leisure on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Take time to swim, snorkel, or relax under the sun. In the afternoon, embark on a cultural excursion to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its winding streets, historic architecture, spice markets, and Swahili culture. Explore the vibrant streets, visit local markets, and learn about the island’s rich history and heritage. Return to your resort in the late afternoon to enjoy a sunset over the Indian Ocean. Dinner and overnight at your beach resort provide relaxation and comfort after a day of exploration.

Day 14: Departure from Zanzibar 

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight. Reflect on an unforgettable 14 Days East Africa Tented Safari & Zanzibar, which combined thrilling wildlife encounters with the relaxation of tropical beaches. This journey offered close-up experiences with the Big Five in Kenya and Tanzania, breathtaking landscapes, and encounters with unique ecosystems. Zanzibar provided cultural immersion and serene relaxation on its pristine shores. Departing with lasting memories of wildlife, landscapes, and luxury, travellers leave East Africa with a deep appreciation of the region’s beauty and diversity, completing a safari adventure that is both thrilling and rejuvenating.