Lake Nakuru • 3 Nights Maasai Mara • Northern Serengeti • Central Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater • 3 Nights Zanzibar
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4 X 4 safari jeep Land Cruiser.
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2,3,4 & 5 Stars Hotels
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Nairobi, Kenya.
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Jan, Feb, Mar, June, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, & Nov.
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Jungle Safari, Eco Tour.
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All meals during the Trip.
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English
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Easy to Moderate
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1-30
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12
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65
Tour Highlight.
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Discover the very best of East Africa on this unforgettable 12-day safari, carefully designed to showcase Kenya and Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations before concluding with a relaxing beach holiday in Zanzibar. From the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru and the vast plains of the Maasai Mara to the dramatic landscapes of the Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, every day offers remarkable wildlife encounters and spectacular scenery.
With three nights in the Maasai Mara and two nights exploring the Serengeti ecosystem—including both the Northern and Central regions—you’ll have ample time to experience Africa’s most iconic safari destinations at a relaxed pace. Your journey ends with three nights on the tropical island of Zanzibar, where powder-white beaches, turquoise waters, and Swahili culture provide the perfect finale to your East African adventure.
Whether you’re celebrating a honeymoon, travelling with family, or fulfilling a lifelong dream of an African safari, this itinerary combines luxury, adventure, and authentic wildlife experiences into one extraordinary holiday.
Safari Itinerary.
- Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Daydream Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi.
- Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax after your flight or visit some of Nairobi's famous attractions, including the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, or Karen Blixen Museum (optional).
Your safari guide will provide a briefing on your upcoming adventure before you settle in for the evening.
Accommodation: Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
- After an early breakfast, depart Nairobi and journey northwest through the spectacular Great Rift Valley. Along the way, stop at the Rift Valley Viewpoint, where you'll enjoy panoramic views stretching across one of Africa's most remarkable geological formations—an excellent opportunity for photographs. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch.
- In the afternoon, head out on your first exciting game drive. Lake Nakuru is internationally renowned as one of Kenya's leading rhino sanctuaries and offers excellent opportunities to spot both black and white rhinos in their natural habitat. The park is also home to Rothschild's giraffes, lions, leopards, buffaloes, waterbucks, zebras, impalas, and olive baboons.
- Bird enthusiasts will appreciate the park's exceptional birdlife, with over 450 recorded species, including pelicans, African fish eagles, cormorants, and, depending on water levels, thousands of flamingos decorating the lake's shoreline.
As the sun begins to set, return to your lodge for dinner and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Driving Time: Approximately 4–5 Hours
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Following breakfast, depart for Kenya's most famous wildlife destination—the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- The scenic drive takes you through traditional Maasai villages, rolling hills, and open countryside before arriving at your safari camp in time for lunch.
- After a short rest, embark on your first game drive across the endless golden plains of the Maasai Mara. This remarkable ecosystem supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife anywhere in Africa and is home to the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
- Keep your camera ready as your experienced guide searches for cheetahs resting on termite mounds, elephants wandering through acacia woodlands, giraffes browsing treetops, and large herds of zebras and antelopes grazing across the savannah.
- As the African sun paints the sky with spectacular shades of orange and gold, return to camp for dinner around the warmth of the campfire.
Driving Time: Approximately 5–6 Hours
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the magnificent Maasai Mara.
- Depart after breakfast with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing. Your guide will take you to different sections of the reserve, increasing your chances of encountering predators and following wildlife movements throughout the day.
- During the Great Migration season (typically July to October), millions of wildebeest and zebras cross from Tanzania's Serengeti into the Maasai Mara, creating one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. Witnessing a dramatic Mara River crossing, where crocodiles lie in wait, is an unforgettable experience.
- Throughout the day, you'll have opportunities to photograph lions, elephants, hyenas, jackals, giraffes, topis, hartebeests, hippos, crocodiles, and numerous bird species.
- Optional activities include an early morning Hot Air Balloon Safari, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush, or a visit to a traditional Maasai village to experience the culture, customs, and lifestyle of one of East Africa's most iconic communities.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Enjoy another incredible day exploring different regions of the reserve that you may not have visited previously.
- With three nights in the Maasai Mara, there is ample opportunity to venture deeper into the reserve in search of elusive leopards, large elephant herds, and the reserve's famous lion prides.
- Your guide will tailor the day's safari according to recent wildlife sightings, seasonal movements, and your personal interests, ensuring every game drive offers something unique.
- Take time to appreciate the smaller wonders of the African bush—from colorful lilac-breasted rollers and secretary birds to graceful gazelles and playful warthogs.
- As dusk falls, return to your camp for another memorable evening under the African stars.
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After an early breakfast, bid farewell to Kenya as you travel south toward the Isibania border crossing.
- Following immigration formalities, continue into Tanzania and enter the spectacular Northern Serengeti. This remote region offers a quieter safari experience while remaining one of the best places to witness the Great Migration between July and October.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your luxury tented camp. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest gathering along the Mara River before making their daring crossing through crocodile-filled waters.
- The Northern Serengeti is also renowned for resident lions, elephants, leopards, hyenas, and cheetahs.
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Rise early for a morning game drive while wildlife is at its most active. After breakfast, continue your journey south through the vast Serengeti ecosystem toward Central Serengeti, enjoying game viewing throughout the drive.
- The Serengeti is famous for its endless plains, granite kopjes, and exceptional predator populations. Along the route, you'll likely encounter lions resting beneath acacia trees, elephants crossing the plains, graceful giraffes, and perhaps a leopard draped across a tree branch.
- Arrive in Central Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy another game drive before reaching your lodge.
- This region offers outstanding year-round wildlife viewing thanks to its permanent water sources and resident animal populations.
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive through Central Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- As you travel through changing landscapes, your guide will share fascinating insights into the ecology, history, and conservation efforts that make this region one of Africa's greatest natural treasures.
- An optional stop can be made at Olduvai Gorge, often referred to as the "Cradle of Humankind," where some of the earliest human fossils were discovered.
- Continue into the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at your lodge with breathtaking views over the surrounding forests and volcanic landscapes.
- Later in the afternoon. descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations.
- The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, making it one of the few places where visitors may encounter the endangered black rhino alongside lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, flamingos, and countless other species—all within a relatively compact area.
Accommodation: Camp/Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Have breakfast in the morning, enjoying breathtaking views of the Tea Farms of Ngorongoro Crater, or continue to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
- Upon arrival on the Spice Island, you'll be transferred to your luxurious beach resort, where the sound of the Indian Ocean replaces the excitement of the African bush.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Wake up to the gentle sound of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the beach.
- Spend the day relaxing on Zanzibar's pristine white-sand beaches, swimming in the warm turquoise waters, or simply unwinding beside the pool.
- For those wishing to explore, optional excursions include a guided Stone Town tour, a visit to a traditional spice plantation, snorkeling or diving around Mnemba Atoll, dolphin tours, sunset dhow cruises, and cultural experiences showcasing Zanzibar's rich Swahili heritage at extra cost.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy another full day at leisure in paradise.
Whether you choose to indulge in a spa treatment, explore local markets, discover hidden beaches, or enjoy water sports, Zanzibar offers the perfect setting to relax after your safari adventure.
As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, celebrate your final evening in East Africa with a romantic beachfront dinner or cocktails overlooking the sea.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before checking out of your resort.
At the appropriate time, your driver will transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your unforgettable East African safari and beach holiday to a close.
Leave with lasting memories of extraordinary wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and the warm hospitality that make Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar some of the world's most sought-after travel destinations.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
What's Included
- • Meet and greet upon arrival in Nairobi
- • Airport transfers in Nairobi and Zanzibar
- • Accommodation as specified or similar
- • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof in Kenya
- • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof in Tanzania
- • Services of professional English-speaking safari guides
- • All national park and conservation area entrance fees
- • Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- • Bottled drinking water during safari
- • Border assistance at Isebania
- • Scheduled flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- • Zanzibar airport transfers
- • Government taxes and statutory levies
What's Not Included
- • International and regional flights (except Arusha–Zanzibar)
- • Kenya and Tanzania visa fees
- • Travel and medical insurance
- • Hot Air Balloon Safari
- • Maasai Village cultural visit
- • Optional excursions in Zanzibar
- • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless otherwise stated
- • Laundry services
- • Personal expenses
- • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
FAQs
General
It’s a Trip to observe and photograph wildlife in their Natural Habitat in National Parks and Game reserves.
- July – November: Dry Season, Best wildlife sighting, and Great Migration.
- January – June: Green Season with Fewer Crowds and Great Visibility.
- Kenya & Tanzania: Famous for the wildebeest Migration, vast savannah, and sightings of the Big Five, great for First timers.
- Rwanda and Uganda: The Premier destination for trekking and seeing Mountain gorillas.
- The recommended 3-4 Nights Safari package, a good chance to see a variety of wildlife.
- A 7-10 Nights safari Package allows you to visit several parks or reserves for a more comprehensive experience.
- National parks: These are government-run parks, very strict (No Off-roading, set Game time), and more affordable compared to Game reserves.
- Game Reserves: Community-run, they offer more exclusivity, flexibility for off-road driving, Night Game drives, guided bush Walks, and Luxury experiences. Best for wildlife sightings.
- Clothing: Neutral-colored clothing (Khaki, Green, Brown, beige), a Light layer for cool mornings and Hot Days.
- Footwear: Comfortable closed shoes for Game drives and Sturdy walking shoes for Bush walks.
- Essentials: A good sun hat, high-SPF sunscreen sunglasses, and Quality Binoculars.
- Gear: Camera with a Zoom Lens, extra batteries/Memory cards, and Quality Binoculars.
- Vaccinations: A Yellow Fever vaccine will be required for entry. Ensure your routine vaccinations are up to date; consult a Travel clinic.
- Visas: You need a Visa for entry. You can apply for one Online, quick to get it, or you can it on arrival in Kenya.
These are the five most dangerous Animals to hunt on foot. They Include: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, and Rhinos.
This is the Main activity while on Safaris. This is basically exploring the wilderness in a specialized 4X4 vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing and photography. Game drives usually happen in the cool early morning and late afternoon, when most animals are active.
- Most full-day game drives include a stop at a designated picnic site with basic restroom facilities,
- For Shorter Game drive – the Bush bathroom will work fine.
Yes, tipping is a standard and expected part of the safari industry; it shows appreciation for excellent service.
Safari Prices range with different accommodation options, from Budget, Mid-range, and Luxury Safari.
- Budget Safaris – $150 – $350 per person per day (Camping Safari).
- Mid-range: $350 – $700 per person per day, stay in comfort lodges.
- Luxury Safari: $700 – $,2000 per person per day, (High-end Lodges, Private safari and exclusive experience.)
