Experience the best of eastern Africa's wildlife and landscapes on this customisable safari holiday.
Your adventure begins in the Masai Mara, one of Africa's top wildlife reserves. Enjoy game drives to spot zebras, lions, leopards and more. Visit Maasai villages in the region to learn about their customs and way of life. If you arrive during the Great Migration months, you will get to witness the iconic spectacle of two million wildebeest and zebra thundering across the Serengeti.
The UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara regions are also home to an incredible range of wildlife. Keep your camera handy to take pictures of the rugged landscapes, tree climbing lions and pink flamingos. Wrap up your holiday on the lovely beaches of Zanzibar. Soak in the sun's warm rays, dig your toes into the soft sands, and dive in for a refreshing swim in the waters of the Indian Ocean.

Trip Highlights
- Enjoy day and night game drives to spot the Big Five in Masai Mara
- Learn about the culture and traditions of the Maasai people
- Experience the Central Serengeti region from up close on safaris and guided bush walks
- Spot tree climbing lions and pink flamingos in Lake Manyara
- Marvel at the incredible wildlife of the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater region
- Relax and rejuvenate yourself on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar
Start your Journey
Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. You will be picked up at the international airport and transferred to your hotel in a private vehicle.
Relax for a while in your hotel room before heading out to explore Nairobi. Visit the Karen Blixen Museum or stroll through the city's colourful markets. Make your way to the Giraffe Centre or the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to know more about the conservation efforts these institutions are engaged in. You could even go on a safari at the Nairobi National Park.
As night falls, you can visit some of the city's popular restaurants that specialise in traditional fare or catch a live music event.
Masai Mara
Get ready to experience the wild! You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Nairobi airport in a private vehicle. Take a flight to the Masai Mara. The flight duration is around one hour. You will be transferred to your hotel after disembarking at the Masai Mara airstrip.
Experience the undeniable beauty of the Masai Mara. Go on early morning safaris to spot herds of zebras, lions, elephants, and perhaps even leopards chasing down their prey. It’s all in a day’s work in the Mara.
Capture the most magical frames, from the silhouettes of acacia trees to Masai Mara’s assorted inhabitants against an ever-changing backdrop of oranges and yellows during your safaris. You can also experience the Mara from up above, on a hot air balloon ride, and up close on guided bush walks, each adding a layer to your understanding of the delicate ecosystem of the land.
Sign up for enlightening tours to neighbouring Maasai villages, an incredible opportunity to appreciate the customs and traditions and interact with members of the tribe. Relax with a hearty alfresco breakfast or lunch in the bush and sundowners on magical evenings.
Included Activities:
- Entim Camp: Morning and Evening game drives and Sundowner
- Encounter Mara: Morning, Evening and Night game drives
Serengeti (Central)
You will be transferred from your hotel to the Masai Mara airstrip. Take a short flight to Migori, your gateway to Central Serengeti. The trip will take four to five hours, including a border transfer. Upon landing, you will be transferred from the Central Serengeti airstrip to your hotel.
If you’re lucky, you might witness leopards and lions prey upon wildebeest and zebras that roam the Serengeti. Enjoy rewarding safaris with a knowledgeable guide, or go on enlightening bush walks that allow you to experience your surroundings more intimately. Depending on when you visit, you will get front-row seats to the Great Migration, an annual event in which millions of wildebeest and zebra make the journey from the Serengeti to the Mara and back in search of food and water.
Grab a pair of binoculars and focus your sights skywards on fascinating birdwatching tours. Enjoy alfresco breakfast and lunches in the bush and create unforgettable memories with dinners under a starlit sky. Savour fresh meals and engage in uplifting conversations about the land and the landscape with your guides.
Included Activities:
- Serengeti Wilderness Camp: Morning and Evening game drives
- Dunia Camp: Morning and Evening game drives
- Central Serengeti - Private Vehicle and Driver Guide
Manyara & Ngorongoro
Your adventure now moves to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will be transferred to this UNESCO World Heritage Site in a chauffeur driven vehicle, a journey of about four to five hours.
Explore Manyara National Park, known for its rich vegetation and diversity of wildlife. Come across herds of elephants, catch sight of some of the 350 species of avifauna found in the park and train yourself to spot the region’s tree-climbing lions. In the right season and if conditions are optimal, Lake Manyara welcomes thousands of pink flamingos to its alkaline waters: a spectacular sight.
Soak in the beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater and revel in the sight of animals grazing against the backdrop of the crater. Spot hyenas, leopards, zebras, wildebeest and rhinos too! Enjoy a leisurely lunch in the bush.
Included Activities:
- Manyara & Ngorongoro - Private Vehicle and Driver Guide
- Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Zanzibar
It’s time for a change of landscape. You will be transferred from your hotel to the Manyara & Ngorongoro airstrip to take a flight to Zanzibar. The flight duration is around two to three hours. Upon landing in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to your accommodation.
Unwind in this coastal paradise and reset your body, mind and soul to the rhythms of the Indian Ocean. Work on your tan, swim in its sparkling blue-green waters or go on an underwater adventure and swim with kaleidoscopic fish.
Head into Stone Town, and discover its multicultural roots. Admire its charming facades, breathe in the many aromas of this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s spice heritage, and enjoy unforgettable meals amid atmospheric surroundings.
You will be transferred from the hotel to the airport for your flight back home.
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