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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
Buffet 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
The 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.
Serengeti 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.
By 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.
In 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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