7 Days

Masai Mara, Serengeti, Crater, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar

From $4999

Masai Mara, Serengeti, Crater, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar

Explore the Untamed Wilderness and Diverse Wildlife of Kenya and Tanzania Hidden Gems

This 7 day itinerary combines East Africa’s most iconic destinations into a seamless adventure. It begins in Kenya’s Masai Mara, where expansive savannahs offer thrilling game drives and opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, elephants, and zebras. The journey then continues into Tanzania, visiting the Serengeti’s vast plains and the Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for its high concentration of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Travelers also explore the scenic foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, before concluding with a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar, enjoying pristine white sands, turquoise waters, and the island’s rich cultural heritage. This combination delivers an unforgettable mix of wildlife, scenery, and tropical relaxation.

Detailed Itinerary

Drive from Nairobi to Maasai Mara 4to6 hrs

Day 1:Pick up at your hotel at Nairobi and Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Our professional driver-guide from Tanzania Joyous Time Expedition Ltd will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy scenic landscapes and views of rural Kenya. Upon arrival, you will enjoy lunch before setting out on your first afternoon game drive, exploring the Mara’s vast savannahs in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. After an exciting game drive, you will be transferred to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN

PrideInn Mara Camp
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast Lunch & dinner

Transfer from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park Via Isbania border

Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast at your lodge before beginning your transfer from the Maasai Mara to Serengeti National Park via the Isebania border. Upon crossing into Tanzania, your professional driver-guide from Tanzania Joyous Time Expedition Ltd will meet you and continue the journey with a scenic road transfer, offering the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, you will embark on an exciting game drive, exploring the park’s vast plains, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and other iconic wildlife, before heading to your lodge or camp for an overnight stay.

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OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN

Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge
MEAL PLAN: breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Full day gamedrive Serengeti National Park

Day 3 & 4: Serengeti National Park

On this day, after breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring its vast plains, riverine areas, and diverse habitats. You will have ample time to track the park’s abundant wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra, with a variety of birds adding to the richness of the experience. A picnic lunch will be provided in the bush, allowing you to maximize time on safari. On this second day, you will continue with another full-day game drive and have the exciting option of taking an early morning hot air balloon safari, offering a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Serengeti followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. The day concludes with a return to your lodge or camp for relaxation and an overnight stay.

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OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN

Mbali Mbali Soroi Serengeti Lodge
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Transfer from Serenegeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater via Ngorongoro highlands

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Early in the morning, you will enjoy breakfast at your lodge before departing with a scenic transfer and game viewing en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive across this unique natural sanctuary, home to a dense concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. A picnic lunch will be served inside the crater, allowing you to maximize time on safari. Later in the day, you will ascend from the crater and drive to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay.

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OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN

Tulia Retreat Boutique Hotel
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast Lunch & Dinner

Arusha to Foothills of Kilimanjaro

Day 6: Foothills of Kilimanjaro

After breakfast at your lodge, you will drive to Moshi for a day hike at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoying scenic trails, lush landscapes, and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our driver from Tanzania Joyous Time Expedition Ltd will be waiting to receive you and transfer you to your hotel, where you can relax and unwind, ready to enjoy the pristine beaches and tropical atmosphere of Zanzibar.

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OVERNIGHT & MEAL PLAN

Tembo House
MEAL PLAN: Breakfast Lunch

Zanzibar beach vacation and later fly back home

Day 7: Zanzibar Island

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport to catch your flight back home. During the transfer, you can take in the final views of Zanzibar’s stunning coastline and tropical scenery, reflecting on the unforgettable wildlife encounters and beach experiences from your journey. Your safari and beach adventure concludes as you depart with lasting memories of East Africa.

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