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12-Day Ultimate East Africa: Masai Mara, Serengeti & Zanzibar

12-Day Ultimate East Africa: Masai Mara, Serengeti & Zanzibar

12 daysFly-inLuxury5.0(64 reviews)

Our flagship luxury fly-in journey across two countries: the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and the beaches of Zanzibar. Includes all internal flights and private guiding.

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From, per person sharing
$6,265
Route
Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve → Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar → Zanzibar
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Accommodation
Choose budget, mid-range or luxury lodges
Meals
Meals as listed in the itinerary
Customise & book

Day-by-day itinerary

What happens each day: travel times, morning, afternoon and evening plans, meals and where you sleep. Lodges shown are our recommended choice; you can switch to budget, mid-range or luxury at every stop when you book.

  1. Day1

    Fly to the Masai Mara

    Nairobi (Wilson) → Masai Mara · 45–60 min bush flight

    Morning

    VIP meet & greet and transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Masai Mara.

    Afternoon

    Arrive at your luxury lodge high above the Mara Triangle, lunch, then an afternoon game drive.

    Evening

    Sundowners and dinner overlooking the plains.

    Activities
    Game drive
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Angama Mara
    Overnight
    Angama Mara
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Masai Mara National Reserve · All inclusive
    Recommended · change when booking
  2. Day2

    Masai Mara

    Masai Mara · game drives

    Morning

    Dawn game drive with bush breakfast, searching for lions, leopards and cheetahs.

    Afternoon

    Lunch at the lodge, the infinity pool or photography studio.

    Evening

    Afternoon game drive and sundowners.

    Activities
    Game drives
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Angama Mara
    Overnight
    Angama Mara
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Masai Mara National Reserve · All inclusive
    Recommended · change when booking
  3. Day3

    Masai Mara

    Masai Mara · optional balloon safari

    Morning

    Optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight, followed by a champagne breakfast.

    Afternoon

    Full afternoon at the Mara River crossing points (July–October) or exploring the conservancies.

    Evening

    Farewell dinner in Kenya.

    Activities
    Game drives
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Angama Mara
    Overnight
    Angama Mara
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Masai Mara National Reserve · All inclusive
    Recommended · change when booking
  4. Day4

    Fly to the Serengeti

    Masai Mara → Kilimanjaro → Serengeti · approx. 3–4 hrs of flights

    Morning

    Fly from the Mara to Kilimanjaro International Airport, clearing immigration into Tanzania.

    Afternoon

    Connect to a light aircraft flight to the Serengeti, where your private guide meets you. Game drive to your lodge.

    Evening

    Dinner at your lodge, with elephants often at the waterhole below the pool.

    Activities
    Flights
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    Overnight
    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Serengeti National Park · Full board
    Recommended · change when booking
  5. Day5

    Serengeti

    Serengeti · full day with your private guide

    Morning

    Full-day game drive following the Great Migration herds and their predators.

    Afternoon

    Picnic lunch on the plains and an afternoon at the kopjes.

    Evening

    Sundowners and dinner.

    Activities
    Game drives
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    Overnight
    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Serengeti National Park · Full board
    Recommended · change when booking
  6. Day6

    Serengeti

    Serengeti · full day

    Morning

    Optional Serengeti balloon safari, then continue game viewing.

    Afternoon

    Explore the Seronera River valley, one of Africa's best places to see leopards.

    Evening

    Dinner at the lodge.

    Activities
    Game drives
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    Overnight
    Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Serengeti National Park · Full board
    Recommended · change when booking
  7. Day7

    Serengeti to Ngorongoro

    Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater rim · approx. 145 km, 3–4 hrs

    Morning

    Morning game drive in the Serengeti.

    Afternoon

    Drive to the crater highlands, with an optional Olduvai Gorge visit.

    Evening

    Butler-served dinner at your lodge on the crater rim.

    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
    Overnight
    &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Ngorongoro Crater · All inclusive
    Recommended · change when booking
  8. Day8

    Ngorongoro Crater

    Ngorongoro Crater · crater floor game drive

    Morning

    Descend into the crater at dawn to look for black rhino, lions, elephants and zebra.

    Afternoon

    Gourmet picnic lunch on the crater floor and more game viewing.

    Evening

    Return to the lodge for dinner.

    Activities
    Crater game drive
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
    Overnight
    &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
    Luxury Luxury Lodge
    Ngorongoro Crater · All inclusive
    Recommended · change when booking
  9. Day9

    Fly to Zanzibar

    Ngorongoro → Manyara airstrip → Zanzibar · approx. 1 hr drive + 1.5 hr flight

    Morning

    Breakfast, then a short drive to Lake Manyara airstrip.

    Afternoon

    Fly to Zanzibar and transfer to your private-pool beach villa.

    Evening

    Sunset and dinner by the ocean.

    Activities
    Flight
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    The Residence Zanzibar
    Overnight
    The Residence Zanzibar
    Luxury Beach Villas
    Zanzibar · Half board
    Recommended · change when booking
  10. Day10

    Zanzibar

    Zanzibar · Stone Town tour

    Morning

    Guided tour of UNESCO-listed Stone Town: the Old Fort, the former slave market, Darajani bazaar and the carved doors of the old town.

    Afternoon

    Return to your resort for the afternoon on the beach.

    Evening

    Sunset dhow cruise or dinner at your resort.

    Activities
    Stone Town tour
    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    The Residence Zanzibar
    Overnight
    The Residence Zanzibar
    Luxury Beach Villas
    Zanzibar · Half board
    Recommended · change when booking
  11. Day11

    Zanzibar

    Zanzibar · leisure

    Morning

    A free day at the beach and spa.

    Afternoon

    Optional Safari Blue dhow trip or snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll.

    Evening

    Farewell dinner.

    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    The Residence Zanzibar
    Overnight
    The Residence Zanzibar
    Luxury Beach Villas
    Zanzibar · Half board
    Recommended · change when booking
  12. Day12

    Depart

    Depart Zanzibar

    Morning

    Breakfast and check-out.

    Afternoon

    Transfer to the airport for your international flight home.

    Evening

    End of services.

    Meals included
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    No overnight: end of safari

Included

  • All internal and cross-border flights
  • Private vehicle and guide in Tanzania
  • All park and crater fees
  • VIP meet & greet
  • Flying Doctors cover
  • Game drives
  • Crater floor drive
  • Stone Town tour
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks unless stated
  • Optional activities

Make it yours

Customise & book this safari

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When & who

Adults (18+)
2
Children (0–17)
0

Reduced child rates apply

Meal plan

Applies to every lodge on this trip. All-inclusive lodges keep all meals and drinks included.

Choose where you sleep

Rates are per person per night, sharing a room. Solo travellers pay a 50% single supplement.

Nights 1–3 · Masai Mara National Reserve (3 nights)

Nights 4–6 · Serengeti National Park (3 nights)

Nights 7–8 · Ngorongoro Crater (2 nights)

Nights 9–11 · Zanzibar (3 nights)

Add more places to visit

Extend your safari with another park or a beach stay. Each added stop includes vehicle, guide, park fees and transfers, plus your choice of lodge.

Activities & experiences

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