
Grand East Africa Journeys · Tanzania
Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari – 10 Days
Experience the highlights of Kenya and Tanzania on a private 10-day safari from Nairobi to Zanzibar, combining Nairobi National Park, Amboseli, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and the beaches of Zanzibar.
About this safari
This 10-day Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari is designed for travellers who want to experience the best of East Africa in one seamless private journey. Begin in Nairobi with a safari in Nairobi National Park before travelling south to Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Continue into Tanzania and fly into the legendary Serengeti for unforgettable wildlife experiences, followed by the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater. Your safari then gives way to the tropical beaches of Zanzibar, where you can slow down and enjoy the Indian Ocean before flying back to Nairobi to connect with your international flight home.
Combining wildlife, landscapes, culture and the coast, this carefully designed journey is ideal for couples, families and first-time visitors to East Africa who want to experience Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar without spending weeks on the road.
From the savannahs of Amboseli and Serengeti to the beaches of Zanzibar, this is East Africa in one extraordinary journey.
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Style
Essential
Route
Nairobi to Nairobi
Trip highlights
- rivate Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar safari
- Nairobi National Park wildlife experience
- Amboseli elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Cross from Kenya into Tanzania by road
- Fly into the Serengeti for an unforgettable safari
- Full-day Serengeti wildlife experience
- Explore the Ngorongoro Crater
- Finish with relaxing days on Zanzibar's beaches
- Seamless private transfers and domestic flights
- Ideal for first-time visitors to East Africa
Day by day
The itinerary stored for this trip. The Emnel team can adjust each day around your dates, lodge preference, flight timing and pace.
1 Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Crown Plaza Nairobi · Dinner
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Crown Plaza Nairobi · Dinner

Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya, where your private Emnel Adventures representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Settle in, relax and recover from your journey ahead of the safari adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to enjoy an evening in Nairobi.
- Activities: Airport arrival, private airport transfer, hotel check-in, leisure
- Accommodation: Crown Plaza Nairobi
- Meals: Dinner
2 Day 2
Nairobi National Park
Crowne Plaza Nairobi · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2
Nairobi National Park
Crowne Plaza Nairobi · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, head out for your first safari experience at Nairobi National Park, one of Africa's most unique wildlife destinations. Just outside Kenya's capital, the park offers the chance to see lions, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffalo and other wildlife against the striking backdrop of Nairobi's skyline. Enjoy a private game drive through the park before returning to Nairobi for a relaxed afternoon and evening at your hotel.
- Activities: Nairobi National Park game drive, wildlife viewing, private safari
- Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Nairobi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3 Day 3
Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, leave Nairobi and travel south towards Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most iconic safari destinations. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on your first game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. Spend the afternoon exploring the park and watching wildlife across its open plains and seasonal wetlands before returning to your lodge for the evening.
- Activities: Private transfer, Amboseli National Park game drive, wildlife viewing, Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4 Day 4
Amboseli to Arusha
Tumbili Lodge · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Amboseli to Arusha
Tumbili Lodge · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise early for a final game drive in Amboseli, when wildlife is often most active and the morning light reveals spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel to the Kenya–Tanzania border at Namanga. Complete the border formalities before continuing to Arusha, Tanzania's safari gateway. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening before your flight into the Serengeti the following day.
- Activities: Morning game drive, Kenya–Tanzania border crossing, private transfer, Arusha arrival
- Accommodation: Tumbili Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 Day 5
Fly to the Serengeti
Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Fly to the Serengeti
Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to the Serengeti. As the landscape changes from the green foothills around Arusha to the vast golden plains of Tanzania's most famous national park, the journey itself becomes part of the adventure. On arrival, meet your private safari guide and begin your first game drive in the Serengeti, where vast grasslands support an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Enjoy an afternoon of exploration before settling into your safari camp for the evening.
- Activities: Domestic flight, scenic flight, private game drive, wildlife viewing
- Accommodation: Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6 Day 6
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend a full day exploring the legendary Serengeti on a private safari with your experienced guide. Travel across vast grasslands and varied landscapes in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, buffalo and other wildlife. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may also witness dramatic moments of the Great Migration. With a full day in the park, there is time to explore at a relaxed pace, follow wildlife sightings and enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti before returning to camp in the evening.
- Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife viewing, Great Migration viewing (seasonal), picnic lunch
- Accommodation: Tamu Tamu Serengeti Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7 Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Heart & Soul Lodge Ngorongoro · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Heart & Soul Lodge Ngorongoro · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive among one of Africa's richest concentrations of wildlife. The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and, with some luck, the endangered black rhinoceros. After your crater experience, ascend to the highlands and continue to Karatu, where you will spend the evening at your lodge surrounded by the lush landscapes of northern Tanzania.
- Activities: Morning Serengeti game drive, Ngorongoro Crater game drive, scenic drive, wildlife viewing
- Accommodation: Heart & Soul Lodge Ngorongoro
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
8 Day 8
From the Safari to Zanzibar
Casa Beach Hotel · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8
From the Safari to Zanzibar
Casa Beach Hotel · Breakfast & Dinner

After breakfast, leave Karatu and transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. As you leave the wildlife-rich landscapes of northern Tanzania behind, the experience changes from safari to the warm waters and tropical atmosphere of the Indian Ocean. On arrival in Zanzibar, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your beach resort. The remainder of the day is yours to relax, enjoy the beach and settle into island life.
- Activities: Airport transfer, domestic flight to Zanzibar, private island transfer, beach relaxation
- Accommodation: Casa Beach Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
9 Day 9
Zanzibar — Beach & Island Leisure
Casa Beach Hotel · Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9
Zanzibar — Beach & Island Leisure
Casa Beach Hotel · Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar, with time to slow down and make the most of the island's beautiful beaches and warm Indian Ocean waters. Relax at your resort, swim, enjoy the beach or choose from a range of optional experiences such as a Stone Town visit, spice tour, sunset dhow cruise or a marine excursion. After an unforgettable safari, this is your opportunity to simply unwind and enjoy Zanzibar at your own pace.
- Activities: Beach relaxation, swimming, leisure, optional Zanzibar excursions
- Accommodation: Casa Beach Hotel
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
10 Day 10
Zanzibar to Nairobi & Departure
Breakfast
Day 10
Zanzibar to Nairobi & Departure
Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning at your Zanzibar resort before your private transfer to the airport. Fly from Zanzibar to Nairobi, where you will connect with your onward British Airways flight to the UK. As your Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar journey comes to an end, depart East Africa with memories of extraordinary wildlife, spectacular landscapes and the beaches of the Indian Ocean.
- Activities: Private airport transfer, flight from Zanzibar to Nairobi, international flight connection
- Meals: Breakfast
Frequently asked questions
- 01
What does a private Tanzania safari cost?
It depends mainly on the season, the number of days and the lodges you choose. Our private northern-circuit itineraries start from about US$3,100 per person for five days in Classic comfort, and rise with Mid-Luxury and Luxury camps. Park and conservation fees are set by the government and make up a significant share of every safari, and they are included in our prices. Every itinerary page shows a starting price per person, and we quote exactly for your dates.
- 02
Is every Emnel safari private?
Yes. You have your own vehicle and your own guide for the whole safari, and the daily pace, start times and stops are set around you, never around a group.
- 03
Who will our guide be?
One of Emnel's own guides. The team that plans your safari is the team that runs it. About two weeks before you arrive, we send your trip companion, with your guide's details and everything else you need for the journey.
- 04
When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania?
Tanzania offers excellent game viewing all year. June to October is the classic dry season, with easy game viewing and the migration in the north. January to March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May are quieter and greener, and some camps close. We will recommend the best timing and route for what you most want to see.
- 05
How does booking work?
Tell us your dates and ideas, and we will design an itinerary and send a detailed proposal. To confirm, we ask for a 30% deposit plus any domestic flights, which are issued on confirmation. You then receive your official confirmation, and about two weeks before you travel, your trip companion with every final detail.
- 06
Can we add Zanzibar to our safari?
Yes. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha takes you to Zanzibar's beaches. We recommend at least one night in Stone Town alongside your beach stay.
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10 days / 9 nights · Tanzania
