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Your 14-day itinerary, day by day
This cross-border itinerary follows the original route through Kenya and Tanzania. We coordinate the light-aircraft connections, border formalities, camps and beach stay, then tailor the pace around your dates and priorities.
Duration14 days
Guide price$10,145
RouteNairobi to Zanzibar
Where you stay5 hotels, camps & lodges
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
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Arrive in Nairobi
Fly into Nairobi, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel to settle in after the journey.
OvernightTamarind Tree Hotel (1 night)
- Day 2-5
Maasai Mara
Transfer to Wilson Airport and fly into the Maasai Mara. Settle into camp after lunch and head out on an afternoon game drive, followed by two full days of shared morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve.
OvernightMara Crossings Camp (3 nights)
- Day 5-8
Western Serengeti and Grumeti Reserve
Fly across the Kenya–Tanzania border via Migori and Tarime into the western Serengeti. Enjoy game drives in the private Grumeti Reserve, a guided safari walk with bush breakfast and a night drive in search of nocturnal wildlife.
OvernightGrumeti Hills (3 nights)
- Day 8-10
Ngorongoro Highlands and crater
Fly to the Manyara airstrip and transfer into the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at Mto wa Mbu for a guided village walk and lunch. The next day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and bush lunch.
OvernightNgorongoro Farm House (2 nights)
- Day 10-14
Zanzibar beach stay
Transfer to Arusha for lunch, then fly to Zanzibar and continue to your beach hotel. Days 11 to 13 are free for swimming, relaxing and exploring at your own pace.
OvernightPongwe Beach Hotel (4 nights)
- Day 14
Depart Zanzibar
Enjoy a final morning at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Your route across Kenya and Tanzania
The journey starts in Nairobi, flies into the Maasai Mara, crosses into the western Serengeti, continues to Ngorongoro and finishes on Zanzibar.
- 1Nairobi
- 2Maasai Mara
- 3Grumeti Reserve, Serengeti
- 4Ngorongoro Crater
- 5Zanzibar
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. The countries and safari regions are connected by scheduled light-aircraft flights, with immigration completed on the Kenya–Tanzania crossing.
Where you'll stay
Five distinct stays take you from Nairobi through two great safari ecosystems to the Indian Ocean. Every gallery below uses verified first-party property images.
Nairobi
Tamarind Tree Hotel
A convenient and comfortable Nairobi hotel for the first night, well placed for the next morning's transfer to Wilson Airport.
Maasai Mara
Mara Crossings Camp
A tented safari camp positioned for three nights of morning and afternoon game drives in the Maasai Mara.
Western Serengeti
Grumeti Hills
A Serengeti base for game drives, walking safari, bush breakfast and the rare chance to experience a night drive.
Ngorongoro Highlands
Ngorongoro Farm House
A comfortable highlands lodge for the village visit and an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater.
Zanzibar
Pongwe Beach Hotel
A relaxed beach hotel for four nights of downtime on Zanzibar after the safari circuit.
Ready to plan your Kenya and Tanzania Combined?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our Tanzania specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during high season (June to October). Final pricing depends on dates, flight availability and any camp changes.
Your questions answered
How much does Kenya and Tanzania Combined cost?
The 14-day itinerary starts from $10,145 per person based on two people travelling together during high season. Final pricing depends on dates, flight availability and your chosen camps.
How do you cross from Kenya into Tanzania?
The itinerary uses light aircraft via Migori and Tarime. Immigration is completed at the border and you change aircraft before continuing into the western Serengeti.
How much time is spent on safari?
You have three nights in the Maasai Mara, three nights in the Grumeti area of the Serengeti and two nights in the Ngorongoro Highlands, followed by four nights on Zanzibar.
Can I change the beach hotel or add more nights?
Yes. The itinerary is fully tailor-made. We can change the Zanzibar hotel, extend the beach stay or adjust the safari camps and pace around your budget.
When is the best time for this trip?
June to October is the main high-season window for dry-season game viewing and migration activity. Other months can be quieter and better value, and we will place the camps around the wildlife for your dates.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
Cross-border safaris need careful flight timing and camp placement. Our specialists coordinate every connection and border step, then tailor the balance between the Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar around you.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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Design
Then we design your safari from scratch, hand-picking the camps, routing and pace to suit you. No off-the-shelf packages, just impartial expert advice.
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We fine-tune every detail with you, then place a 24 hour hold on your preferred camps, with no obligation, before you confirm.
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