Duration
12-Day
Serengeti National Park, Botswana
12-Day Kenya, Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Overview
Royal Tiger Tours & Safaris Ltd invites you to join a 12-day Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar beach holiday. This 12-day safari package will give you enough time to experience great national parks in both Kenya and Tanzania before proceeding to Zanzibar for a beach holiday. Zanzibar is an idyllic beach holiday island with clear blue waters.
Plan snapshot
Quick Facts
Route
Nairobi to Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Via Masai Mara NR, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands
Country & park
Botswana / Serengeti National Park
Style
Mid-range safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
18 years
Activities
game drives & beach time
Accommodation
After 40 Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) – Breakfast Included
Meals
Breakfast 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
$5,610 USD
Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027
n/a* USD
$5,610 USD
Jan 1, 2028 - Dec 31, 2028
n/a* USD
$5,610 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 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 is unavailable for children.
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 2-3
Masai Mara NR
country
Tanzania
Day 4-5
Serengeti NP
Day 6
Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 7-11
Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
End
Zanzibar (Zanzibar) (Day 12)
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.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
18
Minimum age of 18 years
The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & beach time
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle, boat & 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
After 40 Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 2-3
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4-5
Serengeti Wild Camp
Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge outside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 7
Tembo Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 8-9
Kena Beach Hotel
Luxury resort at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar, Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 10-11
Marea Boutique Hotel
Luxury hotel in Jambiani (Zanzibar, Tanzania) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 12
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
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the After 40 Hotel for your overnight stay. You will be booked into this hotel on a B&B basis. If you arrive early enough, you can go on a tour of the town and experience some of the local culture. Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Nairobi (City, Kenya) Stay: After 40 Hotel Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve via the Great Rift Valley with an en-route lunch. Upon arrival, we will check into the lodge, have lunch, and then proceed with an evening Maasai Village tour, and later, we will drive to the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge for an overnight stay. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water will be provided. The Masai Mara is home to the Big Five and is the best place to witness the great migration from July to November. Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you’ll go on a game drive in the Masai Mara. Your overnight stay will be at the Jambo Mara Safari Lodge. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinking water will be provided. The Mara is situated in the southwest of Kenya and covers an area of 1,510 square km (583 square miles). This is a land of breathtaking vistas, abundant wildlife, and endless plains. The reserve is home to an excellent year-round concentration of game, including more than 2 million wildebeests, zebras, and other antelopes that make up the famous great migration. Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Stay: Jambo Mara Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Masai Mara National Reserve - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Isebania on the Kenya-Tanzania border to get your visa and then drive to Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Your overnight stay will be at the Mara Kati Kati Camp, or similar. The endless Serengeti plains are the setting for the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle — the 1.5 million wildebeest migrating in search of fresh pastures. Each year, they trek over 2,500 km under the threat of some of Africa’s greatest predators. Depending on the time of your visit, your driver-guide will be able to share with you where the herd’s current location is in the park. 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: Serengeti Wild Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will have a game viewing towards Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest national park, covers nearly 6,000 square miles of grassland plains, savannah, kopjes, hills, woodlands, and riverine forest systems that serve as critical water sources and are often excellent sites for wildlife viewing. Beyond the heralded migration of wildebeests and zebras, the Serengeti is best known for its big predators, including cheetahs and leopards, as well as large prides of lions and clans of hyenas. You will also be able to see the Big Five. Your dinner and an overnight stay are at Serengeti Wild Camp. 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: Serengeti Wild 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 - Ngorongoro Highlands
You will have an early-morning start to your game drive in the Serengeti. Later, you'll go to the picnic site for brunch and a hot lunch. Your driver and cook will load everything on the top of our safari Jeep. Then, you'll continue the game drive, looking out over the Serengeti, and proceed to Ngorongoro. Today, you will do wildlife viewing en route from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive in the evening and spend the night on the crater rim. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge. Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands (Tanzania) Stay: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater tour - Zanzibar
On your last day, you'll start early in the morning, equipped with a picnic lunch, and descend 2,000 ft down into the crater floor on our 4WD vehicle for game viewing for 5 to 6 hours. Let's explore this Garden of Eden. Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic crater. There is rich pasture, swamps, forest, and permanent water on the crater floor, which is why wildlife here is so diverse and numerous. Late in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha to join your booked flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar and after clearing immigration, the driver will transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Mid-range hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Stay: Tembo Hotel Mid-range hotel in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8
Stone Town & Prison Island
After breakfast, you will have the chance to relax on the beautiful island known as Changuu Island, situated northwest of Stone Town, a 20-minute ride across the water by a small motorboat. The island was used to house rebellious slaves. It's also home to the giant Aldabra tortoises, which were imported from Seychelles in the late 19th century. Visit the Tortoise Park, play with the tortoises, feed them, take photos, and visit the incredible prison building. Thereafter, you will have the chance to explore the heritage capital city of Zanzibar, known as the Old Stone Town. Visit the Old Central Market built in 1904, a bustling place where fish, fruits, vegetables and spices are sold. Stone Town is well known as a shopping centre; shop around the narrow streets for affordable prices and discover unique Arab and Indian curved doors at the hidden corners. Other places to visit around Stone Town include the Old Fort, the Indian Temple, and the birthplace of Freddie Mercury. Luxury resort at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Stay: Kena Beach Hotel Luxury resort at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9
Shared Safari Blue full-day trip with seafood lunch
The trip starts in the morning after breakfast at the hotel, with a transfer to Unguja Ukuu. Go on a traditional boat ride to explore marine life, sunbathing on a wonderful sandbank, and swimming in the blue, turquoise water. Snorkel to explore the underwater life surrounded by coral reefs with colorful schools of fish, thereafter you will have a golden chance to visit Kwale Island to discover the nature, have a nice, delicious seafood lunch barbecue, with prawns, calamari, octopus, etc, and enjoy tasting tropical fruit which you have never tasted before with excellent local snacks. The trip will end around 4:30 pm, and you will then return to the hotel. Luxury resort at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Stay: Kena Beach Hotel Luxury resort at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10
Jozani Forest & Salam Cave swimming with turtles
After breakfast, we will head to Jozani Forest, home to many beautiful creatures. This is a fabulous tour. We will head directly to the beautiful Jozani Forest Reserve to start our guided tour, and you will love seeing the trees, shrubs, and greenery that create a natural canopy. We will walk along the forest nature trail, where you will see several animal species, including red colobus monkeys. At Salam cave, find one of the natural lagoons full of sea turtles caught by fishermen, who are releasing them back into the fresh ocean water. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to swim with sea turtles. Discover the new natural aquarium cave full of sea turtles, where you will get closer to them in the crystal clear water. During the visit, you can also feed turtles with seaweed or just spend your time in the water. You can also take a snorkeling mask to dive and watch them in their natural environment. Luxury hotel in Jambiani (Zanzibar, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Stay: Marea Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel in Jambiani (Zanzibar, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 11
Mnemba dolphins & snorkeling
We will pick you up from the hotel early in the morning and head to Mnemba Island. If you are lucky, you will see wild dolphins; however, it's not 100% guaranteed. You can also swim with the dolphins. There is nothing as joyful as being around playful dolphins that you usually normally see in books or in the movies. When the dolphins come close, you can enjoy their company and see how smart they are at building a bond with people. Later, we will go to the shallow, clear water for snorkelling. Jump on board and explore the life and beauty that can be found in the turquoise waters of Zanzibar! Snorkeling is a fun activity for young and old and does not require any previous experience. There is a huge variety of marine life to discover. You might even see some dolphins and other sea creatures! Explore the colourful reefs of Mnemba Atoll during snorkeling sessions in the warm and clear water of the Indian Ocean. On the boat, we serve soft drinks and fruit. Luxury hotel in Jambiani (Zanzibar, Tanzania) All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania) Stay: Marea Boutique Hotel Luxury hotel in Jambiani (Zanzibar, Tanzania) Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 12
Departure from Zanzibar Airport
Soon after check-out, you will be transferred from the hotel to Zanzibar International Airport. You'll arrive at the airport at the time indicated on the flight tickets. 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$10.00 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
Royal Tiger Tours and Safaris
4.7 operator rating
55 reviews
Royal Tiger Tours we are a full registered travel company with passion of giving you a extremely quality services that delivers the best holiday experience in Tanzania, safari activities of the company are done by passionate and committed professionals with remarkable experience. Royal tiger was created out of love by the native Tanzanian with passions for sharing its amazing wonders to the travellers from all over the world. We offer and organized all safari program ranging from Day tour, Private tour, Group tour , Student tour, Family tour, Wildlife and game drive tour, Mountain climbing expeditions, Camping & luxury safaris, Bird watching, Cultural tourism, Walking safaris, Beach holidays, Honey moon, small & large group tour, both camping & executives itineraries pay great attention to every detail for a traveler, just to ensure he/she carries enjoyable memories of the tour and also the company. Join us as we adventure through Tanzania, exploring the beauty of a world so spectacular it must be seen with your own eyes! We offer service of extremely high quality, comfortable, informative and tailored to clients needs.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
50-100 employees (Founded in 2013)
Member Of
TATO, TTB, TANAPA & BRELA
Tour Types
Customizable private tours and fixed group tours
Destinations
Kenya, Tanzania
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 is unavailable for children.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
After 40 Hotel - Mid-range hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya) – Breakfast Included. Meals: Breakfast 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 Royal Tiger Tours and Safaris, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
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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