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21 days / 20 nights
21 Days 20 Nights Luxury Kenya & Tanzania Safari & Diani Beach Holiday
Nairobi → Kenya parks → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Diani Beach
Overview
This 21-day safari combines Kenya’s parks, Tanzania’s northern circuit and a return to Kenya for the southern circuit, ending with four nights on Diani Beach. Along the way are the chimpanzee sanctuary at Ol Pejeta, the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Back in Kenya, the route takes in Amboseli’s elephants, Tsavo West, Salt Lick Safari Lodge and Tsavo East. Travel is in a private 4×4 with a guide, staying in handpicked lodges and tented camps.
Duration 21 days / 20 nights
Route Nairobi → Kenya parks → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Diani Beach
Starts and ends Nairobi hotel or airport
Stay Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Sarova Mara Game Camp, Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp, Kiriche Luxury Camp, Africa Safari Karatu, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Kilima Safari Camp, Voyager Ziwani Camp, Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Satao Camp, Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa
Minimum age 6+
Safari highlights
- Visit the famous Chimpanzee Sanctuary at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Scenic boat ride and guided walking safari on Crescent Island
- Multiple game drives in the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve
- Stay inside both the Masai Mara and a private wildlife conservancy
- Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Discover Tarangire National Park and its giant baobab trees
- Experience Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
- Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five
- Visit the crystal-clear Mzima Springs and the dramatic Shetani Lava Flow in Tsavo West National Park
- Enjoy a guided nature walk at Voyager Ziwani, where wildlife and birdlife thrive along the Sante River
- Stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts overlooking a busy wildlife waterhole
- Explore the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park, famous for its red elephants and breathtaking landscapes
- Relax with four nights of all-inclusive luxury at Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa on the award-winning Diani Beach
- Travel comfortably aboard First Class SGR from Mombasa to Nairobi, providing a scenic and relaxing conclusion to your safari
- Luxury accommodation throughout the safari
Optional extras. Optional extras include a Maasai Cultural Village visit (USD 30 per person), a guided walking safari (USD 50 per person), a sunrise hot air balloon safari at an additional cost, and Diani excursions such as the Wasini Island dolphin and snorkelling excursion, Kisite Marine National Park, deep sea fishing, a sunset dhow cruise and local village tours.
Day by day
Day 1
Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Into the Highlands of Laikipia
Travel from Nairobi to Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Visit the chimpanzee sanctuary and head out on an evening game drive.
Meals Lunch & Dinner
Day 2
Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Lake Naivasha
From Wildlife Plains to Tranquil Waters
Continue to Lake Naivasha for a boat trip and a guided walk on Crescent Island.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara National Reserve
Journey to Kenya's Most Famous Safari Destination
Travel from Lake Naivasha to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Full Day in Masai Mara
Sunrise Over the Savannah
A full day of game drives in the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Full Day Masai Mara Safari
Following the Great Wildlife Spectacle
A second full day on safari in the Masai Mara. A visit to a Maasai Cultural Village is optional at USD 30 per person.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Masai Mara to Mara Rianta Conservancy
A More Exclusive Safari Experience
Move to Mara Rianta Conservancy, a private wildlife conservancy. An optional guided walking safari is available at USD 50 per person.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Crossing into Tanzania's Legendary Wilderness
Cross into Tanzania at the Isebania border and continue to Serengeti National Park.
Stay Kiriche Luxury Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Exploring the Endless Plains
A full day exploring the plains of Serengeti National Park.
Stay Kiriche Luxury Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9
Full Day Serengeti Safari
Another Day in Africa's Greatest Wildlife Arena
Another full day in the Serengeti. A sunrise hot air balloon safari is available at an additional cost.
Stay Kiriche Luxury Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Exploring Africa's Natural Wonder
Leave the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Africa Safari Karatu.
Stay Africa Safari Karatu
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11
Karatu to Tarangire National Park
Land of Giants and Ancient Baobabs
Travel from Karatu to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and giant baobab trees.
Stay Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12
Tarangire to Amboseli National Park
Back to Kenya, Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
Return to Kenya through the Tarakea and Loitokitok border and continue to Amboseli National Park, beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Stay Kilima Safari Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13
Full Day Amboseli National Park
The Kingdom of Giants
A full day in Amboseli National Park, known for its elephants.
Stay Kilima Safari Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14
Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park to Voyager Ziwani
From Kilimanjaro to Kenya's Volcanic Wilderness
Travel from Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park to see Mzima Springs and the lava flows. At Voyager Ziwani, enjoy a walking safari and a night game drive.
Stay Voyager Ziwani Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15
Voyager Ziwani to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Wildlife, Luxury & The Famous Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Continue to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on stilts overlooking a busy wildlife waterhole.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 16
Salt Lick Safari Lodge to Tsavo East National Park
Into the Kingdom of the Red Elephants
Travel to Tsavo East National Park, famous for its red elephants. Overnight at Satao Camp.
Stay Satao Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 17
Tsavo East National Park to Diani Beach
From the African Wilderness to the Indian Ocean
Leave Tsavo East for Diani Beach and check in at Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa on an all-inclusive basis.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks (All Inclusive)
Days 18 to 20
Diani Beach
Three Days of Tropical Paradise
Three days at leisure on Diani Beach on an all-inclusive basis. Optional excursions are available.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks (All Inclusive)
Day 21
Diani Beach to Mombasa to Nairobi
Farewell to East Africa
Travel from Mombasa to Nairobi on the First Class Madaraka Express. You are met at Nairobi station and transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Meals Breakfast
Where you’ll stay
The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Within Ol Pejeta Conservancy near Nanyuki, overlooking an active waterhole with Mount Kenya on the horizon.
Lake Naivasha
On the south-eastern shore of Lake Naivasha, along Moi South Lake Road, on grounds shared with resident plains game.
Masai Mara National Reserve
On slightly elevated ground inside the Masai Mara National Reserve near Sekenani Gate, with two streams flowing past the camp.
Masai Mara
On the Mara River in the Masai Mara, within the Siria Olomelok Private Conservancy.
Serengeti National Park
On the Warangi River in Serengeti National Park.
Karatu
Hilltop lodge near Karatu, outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, overlooking the highlands towards Lake Eyasi.
Tarangire National Park
Inside Tarangire National Park among kopjes and baobab trees, about 129 km from Arusha.
Amboseli National Park
On a 420-acre site beside Kimana Gate on the edge of Amboseli National Park, facing Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tsavo West National Park
On a private sanctuary on the western edge of Tsavo West National Park, beside a dam on the Sante River.
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
In the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, raised on stilts overlooking a waterhole and the Tsavo plains.
Tsavo East National Park
Inside Tsavo East National Park, among trees overlooking the camp’s own waterhole.
Diani Beach
On Diani Beach on Kenya’s south coast, about 40 km south of Mombasa and 8 km from Diani (Ukunda) Airport.
What’s included
Price includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in standard rooms
- All park entry fees
- Exclusive transport in a 4×4 all-weather safari vehicle with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Visit to the Ol Pejeta Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
- Kenya and Tanzania border transfers and assistance
- Guided walking safari at Voyager Ziwani Camp
- Night game drive at Voyager Ziwani Camp
- A night at the world’s most photographed safari lodge
- Four nights’ all-inclusive stay at Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa
- First Class SGR transfer from Mombasa to Nairobi
- Drinking water
- Emergency Air Medical Evacuation Cover
- Government taxes and levies
Price excludes
- International and domestic flights unless otherwise specified
- Drinks and personal expenses
- All optional activities and related fees
- Nature walks, trekking and other optional experiences not mentioned
- Visa fees
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
Route map
Price
$12,175
per person sharing
Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.
Why book with us
- Local tour operator, based in Nairobi
- Our own vehicles and driver-guides
- Any itinerary can be adjusted
Call or WhatsApp +254 736 116 152
Guest reviews
What our guests say
Rated 5 out of 5
“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”
Paul N
· September 2026
Rated 5 out of 5
“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”
Flo Ndiritu
Rated 5 out of 5
“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”
Magdalena
· June 2026
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