12 Days Safari Masai Mara – Serengeti – Zanzibar

$5,283.00

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12 Days Masai Mara – Serengeti – Zanzibar Safari Package

Big Five Adventure safari in Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Beach holiday vacation in Zanzibar. This is a tour of East African safari destinations covering the incredible safari destinations where you will see the big five wildlife and meet the great people of Kenya and Tanzania.  After the safari adventure in Kenya and Tanzania, fly to Zanzibar Island for a beach holiday.

Day Activities and movement
Hotels and Meals
Day
1
Arrival Nairobi, Kenya
Meet and Greet -Transfer to Hotel
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Dinner
Day
2
Fly Nairobi to Masai Mara
Afternoon Game Drive
Ashnil Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
3
Full Day Safaris in Masai Mara
Evening transfer to Kigali
Ashnil Mara Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
4
Road Transfer to Serengeti Serengeti Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
5
Safaris in Serengeti Serengeti Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
6
Road Transfer to Ngorongoro
Crater Tour
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
7
Lake Manyara Safaris Farm of Dreams
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
8
Road Transfer to Arusha
Flight to Zanzibar
Neptune Pwani Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
9
Morning Stone Town Tour Neptune Pwani Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
10
No Schedule activities Neptune Pwani Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
11
No schedule activities Neptune Pwani Resort
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day
12
Transfer to Airport Breakfast

Day 1: Arrive Nairobi, Kenya

On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, met by Hallmark Travel Planner’ escort and transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. You are booked on bed and breakfast at the city hotel. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel. http://tamarindtree-hotels.com/

Day 2: Air transfer to Masa Mara  Reserve

cheetah on safariBuffet breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to Wilson Airport for the 1 hour flight  to Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya’s finest and best known game reserve.  Lunch at at your safari camp. Afternoon game viewing drive. The greatest attraction in the Mara is watching the animals in their natural element; a lion’s roar, a cheetah making a kill, and the big elephant herds are all very fascinating events. This is the traditional land of the Masai people, nomadic herders who choose a traditional lifestyle and who are permitted to graze their cattle in the area. A proud and largely aloof tribe who have held on to their customs and traditions for hundreds of years. The park’s habitats include the forests along the banks of the Mara and Talek Rivers, acacia forests and open savannah. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.

Days 3: Days in Maasai Mara- Game Drives

BufalloThe famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain’s game including the Black Maned Lion, Leopard and Cheetah. It also has numerous elephants and virtually every type of wildlife available in Kenya. You will have extended game drives during the day and will also be able to enjoy the rich, tree studded grassland and rolling hills. All meals and overnight at Ashnil Mara Camp.

Day 4: Road Transfer Masai Mara to Serengeti, Tanzania

Today you take an early breakfast and leave with PACKED LUNCH to cross the border into Tanzania. You arrive the Isebania border town by around 1100 hours. After customs and immigration procedure, our counterparts from the Tanzania partner office meet you for the drive into Serengeti Game Reserve.
With game drive en route, you will arrive Serengeti at around 1500 hours. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari lodge.

HipposSerengeti National Park is one of the best-known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, and was recently declared as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. It covers an area of about 14763sq kms, with various vegetation, grassy plains, savanna acacia lands, wooden hills and mountains which are the backdrops for an extraordinary concentration of animals which reaches its peak during the wildebeest migration.

It is said to be around 2 million of wildebeests in Serengeti that migrate every year from Massai Mara plains. Serengeti is among of the world’s remaining natural wildlife refuges. The name comes from the Maasai ‘Siringet’, meaning endless plains and is equal in size to Northern Ireland. The Park contains an estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in seasonal migration which makes it one of natures’ wonders.

Day 5: Safaris and Photography in Serengeti

Full day game viewing with optional of packed lunch or return to the lodge for Lunch and proceed with afternoon game drive in Endless of Serengeti national Park till sunset. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge.

Day 6: Drive Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Crater Tour

After early breakfast, depart Serengeti with packed lunches, driving southwards through the Ngorongoro Conservancy area.  Short visit of the Olduvai Gorge.

masai mara zebraBy mid-morning descend into the crater for tour of the crater floor, running till just before sunset.  Due to the enclosed nature of the Crater it has virtually formed its own ecosystem. Besides the stunning scenery, one of the main attractions of this area is the variety of flora and fauna found in a remarkably compact area all year round. Drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 7:  Safaris in Lake Manyara

This morning drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National park for a full day game drive that will run till sunset.

Lake Manyara National Park provides a unique wilderness experience. Including diverse landscapes such as the Rift Valley soda lake, open grasslands, dense woodlands and stunning mountainsides.

lion and cubsIn the north of Tanzania, Lake Manyara National Park centres around its eponymous alkaline lake, a key habitat for hundreds of bird species. Between November and April, thousands of greater and lesser pink flamingos gather on its shores, along with pink-backed pelicans, yellow-billed storks, grey herons and pods of hippo.

Surrounding the lake are marshlands, grassy plains and acacia woodlands, home to tree-climbing lion and long-tusked elephant. Giraffe strut across the grasslands, where herds of buffalo, zebra and wildebeest graze.

As well as enjoying game drives and walking safaris, you can visit the Maji Moto hot springs to soak in the warm, clear water under the shade of leafy trees.
Just before sunset, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

Day 8: Drive to Arusha  –  Flight  Arusha to Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha to arrive in time for lunch. After lunch, transfer to the airport for flight to Zanzibar.  On arrival in Zanzibar you will be met by Hallmark Travel Planner’s representative and transferred to Zanzibar Palace Hotel.

Day 9: Days at the beach in Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart for a Tour of the Stone Town and Spice Island. In the late afternoon, drive to the beach resort –  Neptune Pwani Beach Resort.

Days 10 and 11: Beach Rest and Relaxation

Spend the days enjoying beaches of Zanzibar and the Swahili way of living or at the resorts swimming pool. Scuba diving or diving course for beginners are available (at an Extra cost) at most of the beach resorts in Zanzibar.  Dinner and Overnight at your hotel – Neptune Pwani  Beach Resort.

Day 12. Flight to Arusha or Nairobi – Depart

Morning in Zanzibar till lunch time. After lunch,  check out and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your flight out of East Africa.

2024 Tour Price Per Person

Dates 2 People 4 People 6 People
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2024
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2024
 $5837  $5266  $5010
01 Apr to 31 May 2024  $5283  $4759  $4619
01 Jun to 31 Oct 2024
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2025
 $5837  $5266  $5110

 

2025 Tour Price Per Person

Dates 2 People 4 People 6 People
02 Jan to 31 Mar 2025
01 Nov to 15 Dec 2025
 $5837  $5266  $5110
01 Apr to 31 May 2025  $5383  $4759  $4619
01 Jun to 31 Oct 2025
16 Dec to 01 Jan 2026
 $5837  $5266  $5110

 

Rates are subject to change with notice.

Important to Know

  • This tour can’t be booked by solo travelers.
  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

12 Days From USD 5,283 Per Person

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION
Nairobi City / Zanzibar

DEPARTURE TIME
Flexible

 

INCLUDED:

  • Park Entrance fees
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • Accommodation on the day before the tour departs
  • Round trip airport transfer
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT

NOT INCLUDED

  • Accommodation on the last day
  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day)

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