Kenya & Tanzania: Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Zanzibar Highlights

Kenya & Tanzania: Maasai Mara, Serengeti & Zanzibar Highlights

• Trip code: 478X031
• Dauer: 14
• Stil: Classic

Set off on a 14-day journey through the heart of Kenya and Tanzania, where iconic wildlife meets stunning landscapes and coastal bliss. Start in the legendary Maasai Mara, cruising across protected plains in 4x4 safaris in search of Africa’s Big Five. Watch the Serengeti come alive with roaming wildebeest and hunting lions, then explore Tarangire’s baobab-dotted wilderness and massive elephant herds. Descend into the vibrant Ngorongoro Crater to spot hippos and, if you’re lucky, the elusive black rhino. Cap off your adventure in Zanzibar, where white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and the spice-scented streets of Stonetown provide the perfect end to your East African dream.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (11 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts)

Checklist

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Bitte beachte: The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides

Group Size Notes

Max 14, Avg. 10

Highlights

Spot the legendary "big five" on thrilling safaris across Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Tarangire, and Amboseli,Watch the drama of the wild unfold in the Maasai Mara’s protected plains, Descend into Ngorongoro Crater and come face-to-face with its unique wildlife. Discover Tarangire’s baobabs and elephant herds on a quieter less-travelled safari. Kick back on Zanzibar’s sugar-white beaches with turquoise waters at your toes

Introduction

Set off on a 14-day journey through the heart of Kenya and Tanzania, where iconic wildlife meets stunning landscapes and coastal bliss. Start in the legendary Maasai Mara, cruising across protected plains in 4x4 safaris in search of Africa’s Big Five. Watch the Serengeti come alive with roaming wildebeest and hunting lions, then explore Tarangire’s baobab-dotted wilderness and massive elephant herds. Descend into the vibrant Ngorongoro Crater to spot hippos and, if you’re lucky, the elusive black rhino. Cap off your adventure in Zanzibar, where white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and the spice-scented streets of Stonetown provide the perfect end to your East African dream

Meals Included

13 Frühstück, 9 Mittagessen, 7 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Optional Activities

Nairobi
- Die Bomas von Kenia (120USD pro Person)
- Carnivore Restaurant (130USD pro Person)
- Nationalmuseum (53--3USD pro Person)
- Karen Blixen-Museum (34-75USD pro Person)
- Eisenbahnmuseum (6-34USD pro Person)

Masai Mara
- Ballonsafari über die Masai Mara

Lake Manyara National Park
- Lake Manyara Safari Drive

Serengeti National Park
- Serengeti-Ballonsafari

Zanzibar
- Zanzibar Snorkelling

Jozani Forest
- Tour im Jozani Forest (36-160USD pro Person)

Jambiani
- Schwimmen

Start / Finish

Nairobi nach Stone Town

Transport

4x4 safari vehicles, private vehicles, Plane

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, Nairobi
Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Besuch von Mto wa Mbu mit Mittagessen, Mto wa Mbu
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Masai Mara National Reserve entrance and wildlife safari drives. Masai Village Visit. Safari drive in Amboseli National Park. Two safari drives in Tarangire National Park. Coffee harvesting tour in Karatu. Scenic safari drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Sunset safari drive in Serengeti. Full-day safari drive in Karatu and Serengeti National Park. Stonetown Orientation Walk. Spice Tour Zanzibar. Free time in Tsavo, Serengeti National Park, and Zanzibar. Internal Flight to Zanzibar. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Packing Note

The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Ankunft zu jeder Zeit möglich

Day 2 Nairobi/Masai Mara

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Nairobi then journey by private vehicle through the Great Rift Valley on the way to one of the most famous national parks in Africa, Masai Mara, arrive around lunch time. Head out on a visit to Masai Village and then an afternoon safari drive in the lodge's concession to search for giraffe, zebra, hyena, antelope, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos & elephants as you enjoy the beautiful scenery

Day 3 Masai Mara

Enjoy an early wildlife safari drive when animals are most active. Or opt for a Hot Air Balloon Safari. In the afternoon, after your picnic lunch, set off on another safari drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve

Day 4 Masai Mara/Nairobi

In the morning leave camp and begin to travel back to Nairobi on a route that allows you to spot some wildlife as your exit the area. Stop along the way for lunch at a G Adventure-supported community project. Arrive back to Nairobi and attend an optional group dinner this evening at a nearby local restaurant

Day 5 Nairobi/Amboseli National Park

Travel closer to the Tanzania border today on your journey from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park. Arrive at the lodge in the afternoon for an included lunch and then enjoy a safari drive into the park. Amboseli is known for its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro, especially on a clear day, along with the presence of large herds of elephants, and five distinct habitats. Take in the beautiful scenery and remain on the lookout for the wildlife everyone comes to Africa to see

Day 6 Amboseli National Park/Arusha

Enjoy some breakfast at the lodge before your morning safari drive in Amboseli National Park. Then, drive to Arusha crossing into Tanzania at the Namanga Border. The group will stop for a packed lunch along the way. Arrive to the hotel in the late afternoon and get settled before choosing to attend an optional group dinner at a nearby restaurant

Day 7 Tarangire National Park

After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire National Park. This park is special due to its large elephant population, presence of ancient baobab trees, and a unique dry season migration. The elephants gather around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. Enjoy a safari drive upon arrival to see the diverse wildlife here for yourself. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing onwards to Karatu where you will spend the evening

Day 8 Karatu

Spend a free morning in Karatu. Choose to have a leisurely wake up and relax at the hotel or pre-book the optional Lake Manyara Morning Safari Drive. Later, in the afternoon engage with local farmers on a coffee tour where you will learn about the harvesting of the beans and participate in hands-on sorting and roasting. Dinner will be had at the hotel in the evening

Day 9 Karatu/Serengeti National Park

Today will be an early start as the group travels to the Ngorongoro Crater. Once here, you will go on a scenic wildlife safari drive. This geographical wonder is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The uniqueness of this environment has allowed for a self-contained ecosystem that offers visitors a high concentration of wildlife like, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Enjoy lunch in the park amid this serene setting before departing for Serengeti National Park. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and experience a safari drive en route to your tented camp for the evening where you can relax under the stars

Day 10 Serengeti National Park

Choose to set an early morning wake-up call and pre-book the Serengeti Balloon Safari for epic views from the sky. Then, after breakfast set out on a full day safari drive through the Serengeti. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park, scan the landscape for wildlife, and listen to bird calls all around. Return to your tented camp and relax for the evening amid your outdoor surroundings

Day 11 Serengeti National Park/Arusha

Gather for a breakfast at camp amid the morning life of the Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Arusha. Stop along the way for lunch at Mto wa Mbu, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Arrive to Arusha in the late afternoon and get settled at the hotel. Dinner will be on your own this evening

Day 12 Arusha/Jambiani

After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk of Stone Town before going to Jambiani. Grab lunch on your own and then take advantage of free time to settle into island life. There are plenty of local restaurants in the area for you to have dinner at your leisure this evening

Day 13 Jambiani

Head out on an included spice tour to gain a sense of Zanzibar's history and the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of the slave trade here dating back to the 1840s. The remainder of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps, pre-book the snorkelling to witness the underwater life here off of Tanzania's coastline, or head to the nearby Jozani Forest for a tour. You can also simply relax on the beach and swim. Dinner this evening is at your leisure

Day 14 Jambiani/Stone Town

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before your included group transfer back to the airport outside of Stone Town. You should arrive at the Zanzibar airport by 11:30AM where your tour ends. Please do not book onward flights prior to 2PM

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Nairobi

Bis zum abendlichen Kennenlernen sind keine Aktivitäten geplant.

Day 2 Nairobi/Masai Mara

Wir fahren von Nairobi durch den Großen Afrikanischen Grabenbruch ins wichtigste Wildschutzgebiet Kenias.

Wir kommen nachmittags in der Gegend an und richten uns in unserem Safaricamp ein, das während unseres Aufenthalts hier als Basislager dient.

Am späten Nachmittag nimmst du an einer Safari teil, auf der du beste Gelegenheiten hast, einen Blick auf die „big five“ (Löwe, Leopard, Büffel, Elefant und Nashorn) zu erhaschen. Die verschiedenen Wildtiere und die natürliche Umgebung machen diese Safari zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis.

Day 3 Masai Mara

Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape. Pre-book on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.

Day 4 Masai Mara/Nairobi

Day 5 Nairobi/Amboseli National Park

Day 6 Amboseli National Park/Arusha

Day 7 Tarangire National Park

Day 8 Karatu

Day 9 Karatu/Serengeti National Park

Day 10 Serengeti National Park

Day 11 Serengeti National Park/Arusha

Day 12 Arusha/Jambiani

Day 13 Jambiani

Day 14 Jambiani/Stone Town