Duration
13-Day
Serengeti National Park, Botswana
13-Day Best of Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar
Overview
This 13-day East Africa safari combines the highlights of Kenya, Tanzania and beach stays in Zanzibar, with 5 days in Kenya exploring Lake Nakuru Park and Masai Mara National Reserve, followed by 8 days in Tanzania visiting Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and concluding with a relaxing beach stay in Zanzibar. The journey includes a scenic overland transfer from the Masai Mara to the Serengeti via the Isebania Border, offering a seamless cross-border safari experience.
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Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Via Lake Nakuru NP, Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP
Country & park
Botswana / Serengeti National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
6 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
Rates Per Person
USD
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$9,713 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 15 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount.
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.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Kenya
Start
Nairobi (Day 1)
Day 1
Lake Nakuru NP
Day 2-4
Masai Mara NR
country
Tanzania
Day 5
Serengeti NP
Day 6-7
Central Serengeti NP
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 9
Tarangire NP
Day 10-12
Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
End
Zanzibar (Zanzibar) (Day 13)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
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Minimum age of 6 years
The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2-4
Basecamp Masai Mara
Mid-range tented camp just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5-7
Mawe Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8
Karatu Tented Lodge
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 9
Baobab Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-12
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
Luxury hotel on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 13
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park
Enjoy an early morning pick-up followed by a scenic drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, located south of Lake Bogoria within the Great Rift Valley. Straddling the equator, Lake Nakuru is world-famous for its striking alkaline waters and spectacular birdlife, particularly its vast flocks of flamingos that often create a vivid pink shoreline. In addition to its birdlife, the park is an important rhino sanctuary, home to more than 40 black rhinos and over 60 white rhinos, making it one of the best places in Kenya to see these endangered species. Other wildlife commonly seen includes giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and a variety of predators. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive around the lake and surrounding acacia woodland. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at your selected campsite or lodge. Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya) Stay: Lake Nakuru Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara
Depart early in the morning for Masai Mara National Reserve, one of the few remaining places on Earth where wildlife still thrives in vast, largely undisturbed numbers, much as it once did across Africa’s plains and forests. As the northern extension of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, the Masai Mara plays a vital role in the spectacular seasonal migration of wildebeest and zebras, closely followed by their natural predators. You will arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to begin exploring this world-renowned reserve and its abundant wildlife. Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-end options or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding price changes. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Basecamp Masai Mara Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Maasai Mara Safari
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve, with a packed lunch provided to maximize time in the wilderness. The reserve is renowned for its striking black-maned lions and abundant resident wildlife, and it is one of the few places where sightings of the Big Five are possible within a single morning. Cheetahs are frequently encountered on the open plains and are sometimes seen resting in the shade near safari vehicles during the heat of the day. For bird enthusiasts, the Masai Mara is equally rewarding, with nearly 500 recorded bird species, including numerous eagles, hawks, and falcons; several species of vultures and storks; impressive bustards such as the kori bustard—the world’s heaviest flying bird—and a variety of colorful sunbirds. Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-end options or adjusted to more economical alternatives, with corresponding price changes. Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Basecamp Masai Mara Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Maasai Mara to Serengeti
On this day, you will be transferring from Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park (through Isebania border). This transfer takes almost the whole day but during a great part of the journey (in the morning in Masai Mara and in the afternoon in the Serengeti), you will be doing game drive as well. You'll enjoy the afternoon game drive en-route to your tented camp. Accommodation can be upgraded to higher-level options (at extra costs) or downgraded to more economic ones (price reduction). Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Mawe Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6
Serengeti National Park
The legendary Serengeti National Park is world-famous as the stage of the Great Migration. Your journey into the park is a safari experience in itself, as you ascend through the Ngorongoro Highlands and pause at the crater rim before the vast Serengeti plains unfold before you. The name Serengeti comes from the Kiswahili word meaning “endless plains,” an apt description of this immense ecosystem. Covering approximately 18,000 square kilometers, the Serengeti supports more than two million large mammals, including vast herds of wildebeest, plains zebras, and Thomson’s gazelles. These numbers attract powerful predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The park is also home to a wide variety of smaller mammals and nearly 500 bird species, making every game drive rich and diverse. On the second day, after breakfast, enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti, with both morning and afternoon safaris to explore different areas of the park and maximize wildlife sightings. Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Mawe Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
Very early in the morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife viewing in one of the world’s most remarkable natural sanctuaries. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool and further game drives in the afternoon, ascend the steep crater walls and continue with your onward journey. Continue to the hotel for the night. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Stay: Karatu Tented Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart and drive across the Great Rift Valley to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. This scenic park is renowned for its iconic baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rich wildlife diversity. Tarangire is also a haven for birdlife, with an impressive variety of species recorded throughout the park. Wildlife sightings may include buffalo, giraffes, elephants, impalas, and predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, making the day both varied and rewarding. Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Tarangire National Park (Tanzania) Stay: Baobab Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Zanzibar
Enjoy time at leisure as you unwind in this tropical paradise, surrounded by white-sand beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Zanzibar offers the perfect setting for relaxation, with optional excursions available for those wishing to explore more of the island. Optional activities include: A full-day tour of Stone Town, featuring a guided Old Town walk, a Spice Tour, and a visit to Prison Island (lunch not included) A half-day excursion, choosing one of the following: Old Town guided tour, Spice Tour, or Prison Island A visit to Jozani Forest, home to the rare red colobus monkeys (lunch not included) These optional experiences allow you to balance relaxation with cultural and natural discovery during your stay. Luxury hotel on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Stay: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis Luxury hotel on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 13
Departure
Check out at 11am, continue to Zanzibar airport for flight back home or to the other destination. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar, Tanzania) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenya and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO - Check price) in Nairobi
Fly back from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ - Check price) on Zanzibar. Or fly from Dar es Salaam (DAR - Check price) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Kilidove Tours and Safaris
5.0 operator rating
34 reviews
Kilidove Tours and Safaris Ltd has been a premier tour operator in Tanzania for more than 15 years. As a Destination Management Company, we are dedicated to offering our excellent services to the vast Tanzanian national parks, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, and Zanzibar beach holidays. Our top destinations include Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Zanzibar, and Tanzania.
Offices In
Tanzania, Kenya
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2010)
Member Of
TATO & APTA
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Which currency is this tour priced in?
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 6 years and older. Children under 13 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Lake Nakuru Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya) – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Kilidove Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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