11-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari

11-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari Highlights:

• Day 1: Nairobi Arrival → Transfer to Hotel
• Day 2: Nairobi → Maasai Mara + Afternoon Game Drive
• Day 3: Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara
• Day 4: Maasai Mara → Serengeti via Isebania Border
• Day 5: Full-Day Central Serengeti Game Drives
• Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Drive to Arusha
• Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar + Leisure Time
• Day 9: Zanzibar Stone Town Tour / Spice Tour
• Day 10: Full Day Beach Relaxation / Optional Water Sports
• Day 11: Departure from Zanzibar Airport

Safari Overview 

This 11-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari is designed for travelers who want the perfect balance of thrilling wildlife encounters and peaceful tropical relaxation. This journey takes you through East Africa’s most celebrated destinations, combining dramatic savannah landscapes, unforgettable game drives, rich culture, and world-class beaches.

Your adventure begins in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, before heading into the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Known globally for the Great Migration, the Big Five, endless grasslands, and dramatic predator–prey interactions, the Mara offers some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent.

From the Mara, you will cross the Isebania border into Tanzania and continue into Serengeti National Park a vast ecosystem teeming with lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, hyenas, and thousands of grazing animals. The Serengeti’s golden plains, wildlife-dotted horizons, and iconic kopjes offer some of the most picturesque safari scenes in Africa.

Your safari then takes you to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most densely populated wildlife areas on earth. Here, you have a strong chance of spotting the rare black rhino alongside lions, elephants, hippos, and colorful flamingos.

After days of breathtaking wildlife exploration, you’ll fly to Zanzibar a paradise island known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water, Swahili culture, spice plantations, and historic Stone Town. Whether you want to relax by the ocean, explore ancient streets, or engage in water sports, Zanzibar offers the perfect ending to your East African adventure. This safari is ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, and adventure lovers seeking a seamless blend of wildlife, culture, and luxury beach holiday experiences.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our friendly representative, who will assist you with your luggage and escort you to your hotel in Nairobi. As you drive through Kenya’s vibrant capital, you’ll get your first glimpse of the bustling streets, modern architecture, and the city’s unique blend of culture and nature.
Once checked into your hotel, take time to unwind after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax by the hotel pool, enjoy a refreshing drink, or explore nearby attractions such as local craft markets, the Karen district, or Nairobi’s lively restaurants.
In the evening, enjoy a peaceful dinner and rest as you prepare for the exciting safari adventure that awaits you the following morning.

• Meals: Dinner (if early arrival)
  
• Accommodation: Nairobi Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi → Maasai Mara + Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, begin your journey into Kenya’s wild landscapes. The drive to Maasai Mara passes through the dramatic escarpments of the Great Rift Valley, where breathtaking views offer perfect photo opportunities. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and relaxation before heading out on an afternoon game drive.
Expect to spot elephants, giraffes, antelopes, zebras, lions, and more as the golden light of the afternoon sweeps across the plains. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight surrounded by nature.

• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  
• Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Maasai Mara

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drives in Maasai Mara

Today is dedicated to exploring Maasai Mara in depth. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active you might witness lions on a hunt or cheetahs scanning the savannah. After a scenic picnic lunch, continue your exploration of the reserve during the afternoon.
Optional upgrades include a sunrise hot air balloon safari floating above the plains or a cultural visit to a local Maasai village for storytelling, dancing, and learning about traditions.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Maasai Mara

Day 4: Maasai Mara → Serengeti via Isebania Border

After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara and drive toward the Isebania border. Once immigration is completed, you’ll meet your Tanzanian driver-guide and begin the journey into the world-famous Serengeti. This long but rewarding drive offers continuous wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive at your lodge in Serengeti in the evening, enjoy dinner, and unwind under star-filled African skies.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  
• Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Full-Day Game Drives in Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring Central Serengeti one of the richest wildlife zones in Africa. Morning and afternoon game drives take you across rolling plains, rocky kopjes, acacia-dotted landscapes, and river valleys. Keep your camera ready for incredible sightings: lions lounging on rocks, leopards resting in trees, cheetahs sprinting across the plains, elephants in family groups, and vast herds of grazing animals. Lunch will be served picnic-style in the bush, offering a true African safari experience.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing last photos of wildlife roaming freely across the plains. After lunch, slowly drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You’ll pass through scenic highlands, small Maasai settlements, and dramatic landscapes before reaching your lodge near the crater rim. The cool high-altitude climate and views over the Ngorongoro highlands provide a peaceful and refreshing evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Lodge/Tented Camp in Ngorongoro Area

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Drive to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries on earth. The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, warthogs, flamingos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and driving to Arusha for a relaxing evening.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Arusha Hotel

Day 8: Flight to Zanzibar + Leisure

After breakfast in Arusha, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your scenic flight to Zanzibar. As you descend over the island, enjoy views of sparkling turquoise waters, coral reefs, and the palm-fringed coastline below.
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed and driven to your beachfront resort, where the rest of the day is yours to relax. Take a refreshing swim, stroll along the white sandy beach, or simply unwind under the shade of swaying palm trees. The peaceful island atmosphere creates the perfect transition from safari adventure to tropical paradise.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort

Day 9: Stone Town Tour / Spice Tour

After a delicious breakfast, begin your cultural exploration of Zanzibar. Start with a guided Stone Town tour, wandering through its narrow alleyways filled with vibrant markets, intricately carved wooden doors, and centuries-old buildings. Visit iconic sites such as the Old Fort, the Anglican Cathedral, Darajani Market, and the historical House of Wonders.
Alternatively, you may choose a relaxing Spice Tour through lush plantations. Here, you’ll smell, touch, and taste Zanzibar’s famous spices vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom, and tropical fruits. Learn how the island became a global spice hub and enjoy fresh samples directly from the farm.
Return to your resort in the afternoon for relaxation and a sunset dinner by the ocean.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Zanzibar Resort

Day 10: Full-Day Beach Relaxation / Optional Water Sports

Today is designed for full relaxation and enjoyment of the island’s beauty. Spend the morning lounging on the soft sands of Zanzibar’s world-class beaches, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, or enjoying the gentle breeze as you sunbathe.
If you’d like more adventure, choose from a wide range of optional water activities: Snorkeling among colorful coral reefs, scuba diving with tropical marine life, parasailing over the ocean, jet-skiing or kayaking, sunset dhow cruise along the coast, dolphin-watching tours in Kizimkazi. Whether you prefer peaceful relaxation or thrilling ocean adventures, this day is entirely yours to enjoy.

• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
• Accommodation: Zanzibar Resort

Day 11: Departure from Zanzibar

Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the ocean as you soak in the warm island breeze one last time. Depending on your flight schedule, spend a little more time relaxing at the resort or strolling along the beach before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Depart with beautiful memories of East Africa thrilling safaris, rich cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and serene tropical beaches.

• Meals: Breakfast
• Accommodation: Not Included

Inclusions

• 4x4 safari vehicles with pop-up roofs
• Professional English-speaking guides (Kenya & Tanzania)
• All park entry fees (Kenya & Tanzania)
• 7 nights’ safari accommodation
• 3 nights’ Zanzibar beach accommodation
• Domestic flight (Arusha → Zanzibar)
• All meals as per itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during game drives
• Border assistance at Isebania
• All transfers and ground transportation
• Government taxes and conservation fees

Exclusions

• International flights
• Kenya & Tanzania visa fees
• Zanzibar tourism tax (paid at hotel)
• Tips for guides and lodge staff
• Optional tours and balloon safaris
• Personal expenses and souvenirs
• Travel insurance

Optional Add-Ons

• Maasai Mara Hot Air Balloon Safari
• Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
• Stone Town Tour / Prison Island
• Zanzibar Dolphin Tour
• Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise
• Cultural Village Visits
• Bush Dinner or Private Sundowner Setup
• Zanzibar 3, 5, or 7-Day Beach Extension
• Mount Kilimanjaro Trekking

Packing Tips

• Light clothing + warm layers
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunhat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Camera with zoom + extra batteries
• Binoculars recommended
• Insect repellent
• Personal toiletries & medications
• A small daypack

Booking Information

• How to Book: Contact us via email or phone to secure your spot. A deposit is required to confirm you’re booking.
• Payment: Full payment is due 30 days before the tour date. We accept bank transfers, mobile payments, and credit cards.

Cancellation Policy 

• 91+ days before departure: Full refund less 10% administration fee.
• 61–90 days before departure: 25% of total package cost charged.
• 31–60 days before departure: 50% of total package cost charged.
• 15–30 days before departure: 75% of total package cost charged.
• 0–14 days before departure or no-show: 100% of total package cost charged. 

Notes: 

•  All cancellations must be received in writing (email or WhatsApp with confirmation). 
• Refunds will be processed within 14 business days (excluding bank transfer fees).
• In the event of airline cancellations, political unrest, or force majeure, Rede Tours & Safaris will assist in rescheduling wherever possible.
• Travel insurance is strongly recommended to cover unforeseen events. 

This itinerary is designed to provide a comfortable, immersive, and memorable safari, allowing your family to enjoy Tanzania’s and Kenya wildlife, landscapes, and serene accommodations without feeling rushed.