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19 Day Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar

Explore Kenya's top wildlife destinations, Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and relax on Zanzibar's beaches in this 19-day East African safari.

19 Days / 18 Nights | From $8,890

19-Day Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Safari

Embark on the ultimate 19-day East African adventure that combines thrilling wildlife safaris with a relaxing beach escape. This comprehensive journey takes you through Kenya's most famous wildlife destinations, Tanzania's iconic Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and ends with a blissful beach stay on the exotic island of Zanzibar.

Begin your adventure in Nairobi with a full day exploring the Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and Nairobi National Park. Continue to Lake Nakuru to witness the famous flamingos and rhinos, then experience the magical Lake Naivasha with an evening boat ride. Immerse yourself in the wildlife spectacle of Masai Mara National Reserve for three unforgettable days.

Cross into Tanzania to explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park for two full days, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, discover the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, and experience the elephant herds of Tarangire National Park. Your adventure culminates with five relaxing days on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, where you can unwind after your safari or explore the island's rich culture and history.

This journey offers accommodation options ranging from budget to luxury, ensuring every traveler can experience the best of East Africa in comfort and style. With expert guides throughout and seamless transfers between destinations, this is the ultimate East African experience.

Detailed 19-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, where you'll be met by our representative. You'll then be briefed and afterwards transferred to the hotel where you'll relax and rest after your journey. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in Nairobi.

Accommodation Options

Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

Budget • Eco-friendly camp in Nairobi

EKA Hotel Nairobi

EKA Hotel Nairobi

Semi-Luxury • Modern hotel with excellent amenities

Sarova Panafrica Hotel

Sarova Panafrica Hotel

Luxury • 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi

Day 2: Full-Day Nairobi: Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi National Park

Visit three Nairobi wildlife destinations on a private tour that goes from conservation work to a national park with free-roaming animals. It's the chance to see Kenya's magnificent giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife without traveling to distant game reserves. In just one day, tour Giraffe Manor, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, and Nairobi National Park, where you'll set out for an afternoon game drive in a safari van. See wildlife up close at two wildlife conservation landmarks, watch for free-roaming wildlife on an afternoon game drive. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Nairobi hotels with private tour ensuring personalized service from the driver.

Accommodation Options

Wildebeest Eco Camp

Wildebeest Eco Camp

Budget • Eco-friendly camp in Nairobi

EKA Hotel Nairobi

EKA Hotel Nairobi

Semi-Luxury • Modern hotel with excellent amenities

Sarova Panafrica Hotel

Sarova Panafrica Hotel

Luxury • 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi

Day 3: Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings as you head to Lake Nakuru where you are booked for dinner and overnight. The journey offers scenic views of the Kenyan countryside and the Great Rift Valley.

Accommodation Options

Hill Court Hotel

Hill Court Hotel

Budget • Comfortable hotel near Lake Nakuru

Flamingo Hill Camp

Flamingo Hill Camp

Semi-Luxury • Tented camp with lake views

Sarova Lion Hill

Sarova Lion Hill

Luxury • Premium lodge with panoramic views

Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park | Lake Naivasha | Evening Boat Ride

Early morning breakfast and with packed lunches depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. Game drives at the Lake Nakuru National Park - well known as the home to both the Black and white Rhino, the Flamingos and other wildlife it offers an easy spot for wildlife. Lunch at a picnic site in the park and later on exit the park for a transfer to Lake Naivasha arriving on time for an evening boat ride which allows you experience the aquatic life i.e hippos and other wild animals found at the shores of the lake. Later on transfer to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Fish Eagle Inn

Fish Eagle Inn

Budget • Lakeside accommodation

Hylise Hotel

Hylise Hotel

Semi-Luxury • Comfortable hotel at Lake Naivasha

Sawela Lodge

Sawela Lodge

Luxury • Luxury resort on Lake Naivasha

Day 5: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve

Breakfast at the lodge and depart for Masai Mara National Reserve, a drive across the Great Rift Valley with views of Mt. Longonot and other escarpments on a clear morning with stops for photo shoot where possible. Further drive through Narok town and arrive Masai Mara for lunch. Afternoon at leisure and have an evening game in the plains of Masai Mara in search of the big five and other game which roam freely at the plains of Mara. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/lodge.

Accommodation Options

Rhino Tourist Camp

Rhino Tourist Camp

Budget • Traditional tented camp in Masai Mara

AA Lodge Masai Mara

AA Lodge Masai Mara

Semi-Luxury • Comfortable lodge in the reserve

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Luxury • Luxury tented camp in Masai Mara

Days 6 & 7: Masai Mara National Reserve (Full Days)

We have two full Days in Masai Mara. These days will be best planned between the clients and their safari guide, either choosing to do a half or full day game drive. With optional visit to a Masai village in the afternoons or evenings which is offered at an extra cost. Lunch at camp/picnic site at the park. Afternoon game drive/leisure at the camp or visit a Masai village. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/lodge.

NB: You can choose to do a Balloon safari on one of these mornings while at Masai Mara which flies over the plains of Mara. For more details visit www.transworldsafaris.com and let us know to book you for the same.

Accommodation Options

Rhino Tourist Camp

Rhino Tourist Camp

Budget • Traditional tented camp in Masai Mara

AA Lodge Masai Mara

AA Lodge Masai Mara

Semi-Luxury • Comfortable lodge in the reserve

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Luxury • Luxury tented camp in Masai Mara

Day 8: Masai Mara to Isebania Border to Serengeti National Park

Early morning breakfast at the camp and with packed lunches depart for a transfer to Isebania border where you will meet with your Tanzanian safari guide for onward travel to Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation Options

Seronera Campsite

Seronera Campsite

Budget • Basic camping in Serengeti

Sound of Silence Tented Lodge

Sound of Silence Tented Lodge

Semi-Luxury • Comfortable tented lodge

Lemala Nanyuki Tented Lodge

Lemala Nanyuki Tented Lodge

Luxury • Luxury tented camp in Serengeti

Days 9 & 10: 2 Full Days in Serengeti National Park

We have 2 full days in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year; we can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest. We journey from the wide open plains to the kopjes: these volcanic rocky outcrops provide protection and shelter for a wide variety of animals and from the top, we can look out across the vast grasslands of the Serengeti. This diverse and interesting landscape will provide us with the ultimate in game viewing, we will hopefully see all of the plain games; elephants, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, lions and if you are lucky the elusive leopard and cheetah, as well as huge amounts of interesting birdlife, from the elegant secretary birds to the flightless ostrich. We return to our special Camp for the night.

Accommodation Options

Shuhudia Tented Camp

Shuhudia Tented Camp

Budget • Mobile tented camp in Serengeti

Sound of Silence Tented Lodge

Sound of Silence Tented Lodge

Semi-Luxury • Comfortable tented lodge

Serengeti Gran Melia Safari Lodge

Serengeti Gran Melia Safari Lodge

Luxury • 5-star luxury lodge in Serengeti

Day 11: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, taking picnic lunches with you and drive to Ngorongoro Crater descend down to the crater floor for a full day of tracking game with your guide. The crater is 610m deep and 260km² wide, making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also in the crater you can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare. After your amazing game drive from Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara for your Dinner and Overnight.

Accommodation Options

Flamingo Lodge

Flamingo Lodge

Budget • Comfortable lodge near Manyara

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge

Semi-Luxury • Lodge with farm experience

Kilima Moja Luxury Lodge

Kilima Moja Luxury Lodge

Luxury • Luxury lodge with crater views

Day 12: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast follows pick up and drive to Lake Manyara National Park with lunch. The park is home to the tree climbing Lions, Hippo, Elephants, Zebras, Buffalos, Giraffes, large groups of Baboons, Blue and Velvet monkey, Warthog and more. About 350 species of birds have been recorded. The Manyara National park is also famous for its large flocks of flamingos. You will start with a treetop walkway experience - this is a great way to see the park from a new perspective. Later proceed with game drive and after the game you will be transferred to the airport and connect you with your flight to Zanzibar.

Accommodation Options

Osupuko Lodge

Osupuko Lodge

Budget • Comfortable lodge near Tarangire

Maramboi Tented Lodge

Maramboi Tented Lodge

Semi-Luxury • Tented lodge with lake views

Tarangire Tree Top Kuro

Tarangire Tree Top Kuro

Luxury • Unique treehouse luxury lodge

Day 13: Tarangire National Park to Zanzibar

Drive in the Park after early breakfast. Tarangire National Park is known for its elephant herds of up to 300, migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland grazing and browsing in the dry river bed. There is Silale swamp that attracts 550 varieties of birds, the most breeding species you'll see in one habitat anywhere in the world! The park is also home of tree climbing pythons, as well as lions and leopards. You will enjoy game drive and game viewing with picnic lunch. Later transferred to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon your arrival in Zanzibar you will meet our representatives who will pick you up and drive you to hotel for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Nungwi Inn

Nungwi Inn / Similar

Budget • Beach accommodation in Zanzibar

Double Tree Hilton

Double Tree Hilton

Semi-Luxury • Beachfront hotel in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Melia Hotel

Zanzibar Melia Hotel

Luxury • 5-star beach resort in Zanzibar

Days 14-18: Zanzibar Island Relaxation

You will have five well-deserved days relaxing at your hotel and enjoying some of the beach activities. Please kindly consult us if you wish to attend any excursions in Zanzibar - we have our professional local guides that we work with. Enjoy the white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural heritage of this beautiful island.

Accommodation Options

Nungwi Inn

Nungwi Inn / Similar

Budget • Beach accommodation in Zanzibar

Double Tree Hilton

Double Tree Hilton

Semi-Luxury • Beachfront hotel in Zanzibar

Zanzibar Melia Hotel

Zanzibar Melia Hotel

Luxury • 5-star beach resort in Zanzibar

Day 19: Zanzibar - Back Home

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your International flight back home. End of your unforgettable 19-day Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Safari adventure.

End of Safari

Price Inclusions & Exclusions

check_circle What's Included

  • All park entrance fees for national parks and reserves in Kenya and Tanzania
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per itinerary
  • Transport in safari vehicles with professional driver-guides
  • Accommodation as per selected category (budget/semi-luxury/luxury)
  • Services of professional English speaking driver guides
  • All game drives as per itinerary
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water in safari vehicles
  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Border crossing assistance at Isebania border
  • Flight from Lake Manyara/Tarangire to Zanzibar
  • Evening boat ride at Lake Naivasha
  • Treetop walkway experience at Lake Manyara National Park

cancel What's Not Included

  • International flights to/from Nairobi and from Zanzibar
  • Travel and personal accident insurance
  • Visa fees for Kenya and Tanzania
  • Optional activities: Masai Village visit, Balloon safari ($450-480)
  • Tips for guides and camp staff (recommended)
  • Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs
  • Any excursions in Zanzibar (can be arranged separately)
  • Items of personal nature
  • Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary

Detailed Pricing - Accommodation Categories

Compare prices across different accommodation categories for this 19-day Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Safari

Accommodation Category Price Per Person
Luxury Accommodation $10,790
Semi-Luxury Accommodation $8,890
Note: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement charges apply for solo travelers. The safari includes domestic flight from Tanzania mainland to Zanzibar. Optional activities such as hot air balloon safari ($450-480 per person) and Masai village visits can be arranged at additional cost. Zanzibar excursions can be organized through our local partners.

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