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21 days / 20 nights
21 Days 20 Nights Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Safari
Nairobi → Kenya parks → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar
Overview
This 21-day journey combines Kenya’s wildlife reserves, Tanzania’s national parks and the beaches of Zanzibar. It starts in Nairobi and the Rift Valley lakes of Naivasha and Nakuru, then spends three nights in the Masai Mara.
After crossing the border at Isebania, the route continues through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. The trip ends with seven nights in Zanzibar, five at Nungwi Resort by Turaco and two at Riu Palace Zanzibar.
Duration 21 days / 20 nights
Route Nairobi → Kenya parks → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar
Starts and ends Nairobi hotel or airport
Stay PrideInn Westlands Luxury Boutique Hotel, Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Exploreans Mara River Camp, Malaika Luxury Camp, Moyo Tented Camp, Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Nungwi Resort by Turaco, Riu Palace Zanzibar
Minimum age 6+
Safari highlights
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Tarangire National Park
- Zanzibar Beach Holiday
- Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
- Maasai Cultural Experience
- Big Five Game Viewing
- Great Migration (seasonal)
Optional extras. Hot air balloon safaris, Maasai cultural visits and Zanzibar excursions are available as optional extras.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Nairobi.
Meals Dinner
Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Drive through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and a walk on Crescent Island.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3
Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru for an afternoon game drive.
Stay Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 4 to 6
Masai Mara National Reserve
Three nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve, with game drives and time at the Mara River.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
Cross the border at Isebania into Tanzania and continue to Serengeti National Park, with game viewing en route.
Stay Malaika Luxury Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 8 to 9
Serengeti National Park
Two days of game viewing in Serengeti National Park.
Stay Moyo Tented Camp
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 10 to 11
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game viewing on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks
Days 12 to 13
Tarangire National Park
Time in Tarangire National Park among its baobabs and elephants.
Stay Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks
Days 14 to 18
Nungwi, Zanzibar
Five nights at Nungwi Resort by Turaco, with optional activities available.
Meals All Inclusive
Days 19 to 20
Riu Palace Zanzibar
Two final nights at Riu Palace Zanzibar.
Stay Riu Palace Zanzibar
Meals All Inclusive
Day 21
Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar airport for departure.
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.
Nairobi
On Westlands Road in the Westlands district of Nairobi.
Lake Naivasha
On the south-eastern shore of Lake Naivasha, along Moi South Lake Road, on grounds shared with resident plains game.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Inside the south-eastern part of Lake Nakuru National Park, with views across the park to the lake.
Masai Mara
On a bend of the Mara River at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment, about 15 minutes from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.
Serengeti National Park
In the Seronera area of the central Serengeti, about 30 minutes by road from Seronera airstrip.
Karatu
Set against the Ngorongoro Forest Reserve between the villages of Karatu and Rhotia, overlooking a working coffee plantation.
Tarangire National Park
Inside Tarangire National Park among kopjes and baobab trees, about 129 km from Arusha.
Zanzibar
In Nungwi village on the northern tip of Zanzibar, on a private sandy beach facing the Indian Ocean.
What’s included
Price includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport
- Accommodation in carefully selected lodges, luxury tented camps and beach resorts
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari in standard rooms
- All park entry fees
- Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Maasai Cultural Village visit
- Exclusive transport in a 4×4 all-weather safari vehicle with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Cross-border transfer via the Isebania Border (Kenya to Tanzania)
- Crater service fee
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Airport transfer from Zanzibar International Airport to Nungwi Resort by Turaco
- Transfer from Nungwi Resort by Turaco to Riu Palace Zanzibar
- Transfer from Riu Palace Zanzibar to Zanzibar International Airport
- Drinking water
- Emergency Air Medical Evacuation Cover
- Government taxes
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
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Snorkelling, diving, spice tours, Stone Town tours, dhow cruises and other optional Zanzibar excursions
- Visa fees
Route map
Price
$10,500
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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