7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari – Explore Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations – Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and later relax on the crystal white sand beaches of Zanzibar Island on this 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari.
This 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari starts with game viewing experiences in Masai Mara National Reserve and Serengeti National Park where you will catch a glimpse of numerous wildlife such as lions, leopards, zebras, gazelles, cheetahs, giraffes and many colorful birds. Later head to the islands of Zanzibar for a relaxing holiday.
Highlights of 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari
- Day 1: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 2: Full day adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day 3: Drive to Serengeti national park
- Day 4: Full day in Serengeti national park
- Day 5: Depart from Serengeti and fly to Zanzibar
- Day 6: Relax and Explore
- Day 7: Departure
Detailed itinerary of 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari
Day 1: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
To start your 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari, you will be picked up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport upon arrival or at your hotel in Nairobi after breakfast by our driver – guide. He will brief you about your 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari, then set off on a journey to Masai Mara National Reserve on a drive of about 4 hours with a brief stop in Narok Town for an interaction with the local people and purchase some local hand craft items.
Continue your journey to the Rift Valley and Escarpment viewing points for photos and finally proceed with your journey to Masai Mara National Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your lodge, then go for game drive in the endless plains of Masai Mara. Look out for wildlife species such as wildebeests, zebras, elands, buffaloes, antelopes, giraffes, waterbucks among others as they graze and roam in the savannah plains of the reserve. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options
Budget option: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Midrange option: AA Mara Lodge or Sekenani Camp
Luxury option: Mara Serena Safari lodge
Day 2: Full day adventure in Masai Mara National Reserve
On this second of 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari, after delicious breakfast, you will head to the plains of Masai Mara National Reserve for a full day game drive. During the game drive, you will see a variety of wildlife species at their very active such as wildebeests, zebras, elephants, antelopes, buffalos, rhinos, lions, leopards among others.
You will have lunch either at your lodge or at the picnic site in the plains of the reserve, later go for another game drive as you look out for more wildlife and bird species. After the sunset, you will head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Drive to Serengeti national park
On the 3rd day of 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari, you will have breakfast at your lodge, check out of your lodge and embark on your journey to your Serengeti National Park – your next destination. You will clear with the authorities at Isebania border and continue with the drive arriving late in the afternoon, check in at your lodge where you will have dinner and overnight.
Accommodation options
Budget option: Karatu camps and lodges
Midrange option: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Luxury option: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4: Full day in Serengeti national park
On the 4th day of 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari, start your day with breakfast and head to the plains of Serengeti National Park for a game drive on which you will see various wildlife species including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks, antelopes, impalas, elands among others. Also, you will visit the retina hippo pool where you will observe big hippos. Then return to your lode for lunch, in the afternoon you will return to the park for another game drive. Later return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Depart from Serengeti and fly to Zanzibar
On the 5th day of 7 days Kenya-Tanzania Zanzibar safari, enjoy breakfast, checkout of your lodge and embark on a journey to Arusha with en-route game drive in Serengeti national park while enjoying seeing different wildlife species as they graze such as lions, hyenas, warthogs, antelopes, wildebeests, giraffes, antelopes, elands, dik dik, kudu, elephants, buffalos, impalas, gazelles, waterbucks, hartebeests, jackals and many bird species.
You will arrive in Arusha in time for lunch which you will have at the hotel, then be dropped off at the airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar Island, upon arrival you will meet with our guide and transfer you to your hotel or resort on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Depending on your interest, you will spend the rest of the day resting at the resort while reading a book or swimming at hotel’s pool. Also, you can take a walk on the crystal white sand beaches fringed with palm trees or take a swim in the cool waters of the ocean.
Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Breezes Beach Club and Spa
Meal plan: Lunch and dinner
Day 6: Relax and Explore
On this 6th day of 7 days Kenya – Tanzania and Zanzibar safari, you can relax or stay active on the island as you choose, Some of the exciting optional activities you can participate in include
Eat grilled seafood at Forodhani waterfront market
Picnic on one of the islands and look out for dolphins
Climb on the ancient Baobab tree and take a swim in a mangrove lagoon
Dive in the coral gardens or snorkel in crystal waters
Go deep sea fishing, rent kayaks or windsurfers
After a full day of adventure, you will bead back to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Breezes Beach Club and Spa
Meal Plan: Break, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule. You will be transferred to Zanzibar for your schedule flight back home.
End of 7 DAYS Kenya – Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
This includes
⦁ Meet and greet assistance on arrival (Kenya & Tanzania, Zanzibar)
⦁ Airport and inter hotel transfers from day of arrival to departure
⦁ Full board basis on Kenya Safari , Tanzania & Zanzibar
⦁ Transport using a safari land cruiser with pop up roof in Kenya
⦁ Transport using a safari land cruiser in Tanzania
⦁ Transport in an air conditioned private van
⦁ Services of a professional English speaking driver guide in Kenya and Tanzania (there will be a change of driver guides in each country)
⦁ All visits mentioned in the programs and visits
⦁ Park fees and concession fees
⦁ Bottled mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
⦁ Flying doctors medical cover
⦁ Our assistance
Excludes
⦁ Flight from Kilimanjaro – Zanzibar
Alcoholic beverages
⦁ International flights and domestic flights unless where stay
⦁ Guide Tips
⦁ Visas –Tanzania & Kenya
⦁ Travel Insurance