Experience the ultimate 10-Day East Africa Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Escape, combining extraordinary wildlife, refined accommodation and tropical island relaxation. Journey through the legendary Masai Mara, the vast Serengeti, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and Tanzania’s wilderness before ending your adventure on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.
East Africa Luxury Safari
With this Luxury Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday, explore the endless plains of the Serengeti, renowned for exceptional wildlife viewing and the annual Great Migration. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a remarkable natural amphitheatre where diverse wildlife gathers against a backdrop of dramatic volcanic scenery.
After days of safari adventure, fly to Zanzibar for a refreshing change of pace. Relax on beautiful white-sand beaches, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, and enjoy the island’s distinctive blend of African, Arab, and Swahili influences. With this Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar Luxury Safari, there is also time to explore Zanzibar’s historic Stone Town, discover local culture, or simply enjoy the serenity of a luxury beach resort.
Overview
A rare journey through East Africa’s most iconic landscapes, beginning amid the untamed drama of the Masai Mara and unfolding into the remote wilderness of the Western Serengeti, where the Great Migration moves to its own ancient rhythm. The journey concludes in the serene seclusion of Mnemba Island, where turquoise waters and barefoot luxury offer a beautiful contrast to the wild. Privately curated and effortlessly paced, every detail is considered, every moment unhurried, and every experience designed to transform an extraordinary journey into something deeply personal.
Highlights
- Exclusive Grumeti Wilderness
- Indian Ocean Experiences
- Secluded Mnemba Island Escape
- Ultra-Luxury Wilderness Stays
Day by day
This 10-day luxury safari is an extraordinary journey through three of East Africa’s most captivating landscapes, combining thrilling wildlife encounters with secluded island relaxation. Begin in the legendary Masai Mara, where private game drives, guided walking safaris and night drives reveal the wilderness in its most authentic form.
Continue by air into the remote Western Serengeti, exploring vast plains, abundant wildlife and the exclusive Grumeti wilderness at an unhurried pace. The journey then transitions from bush to beach as you fly to Zanzibar and continue by private boat to Mnemba Island.
Spend three blissful nights surrounded by powder-white sands and turquoise waters, with opportunities for snorkeling, sailing and complete relaxation. From Kenya’s iconic savannahs to Tanzania’s untamed wilderness and the secluded beauty of Zanzibar, this is a refined East African adventure designed for travelers seeking exceptional wildlife, seamless travel and unforgettable luxury.
Your journey begins in Nairobi with a private transfer to Wilson Airport for your scheduled bush flight to the legendary Masai Mara. As the city fades behind you, the landscape transforms into vast grasslands and open wilderness.
Upon arrival at a remote airstrip, your private safari guide welcomes you and escorts you through the Mara to your luxury camp. Settle in with a leisurely lunch overlooking the wilderness before enjoying your first taste of safari.
Overnight: &Beyond Bateleur Camp
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Wake to the sounds of the African bush and set out into the Masai Mara in the early morning light. Private game drives reveal the reserve's extraordinary wildlife, with opportunities to encounter elephant, giraffe, lion, cheetah, zebra and wildebeest.
Later, experience the Mara from a different perspective on a guided walking safari. Moving on foot brings you closer to the smaller details of the ecosystem and the rhythms of the landscape.
Return to camp for a relaxed afternoon and enjoy the exceptional setting before another memorable evening in the wilderness.
Overnight: &Beyond Bateleur Camp
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Enjoy another full day of exploration in the Masai Mara. Early morning game drives offer some of the finest conditions for wildlife viewing, while the changing light creates exceptional opportunities for photography.
Continue exploring with your guide or simply slow down at camp and absorb the tranquility of your surroundings.
As evening falls, experience the wilderness after dark on a rare night drive, when nocturnal wildlife emerges and the Mara takes on an entirely different character.
Overnight: &Beyond Bateleur Camp
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Leave the Masai Mara behind and take to the skies once again. Your bush flight carries you toward the Kenya–Tanzania frontier, followed by a connecting flight deeper into the remote Western Serengeti.
With the crowds fading into the distance, you enter one of Tanzania's more secluded safari regions. On arrival, your guide escorts you to your luxury lodge in the Grumeti Reserve.
Spend the remainder of the day settling into the camp and enjoying the remarkable wilderness around you.
Overnight: Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Today is dedicated to discovering the Western Serengeti. Set out on expansive game drives through a landscape known for its remarkable wildlife and sense of remoteness.
Follow the great herds across the plains while keeping watch for elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, zebra and wildebeest.
A guided walking experience offers another way to appreciate the landscape, revealing the smaller details and natural rhythms that are easily missed from a vehicle.
Overnight: Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Enjoy another unhurried day in the Western Serengeti. With the freedom to combine game drives, guided walks and relaxed hours at camp, the day is designed around discovery without feeling rushed.
Explore further into the surrounding wilderness or simply enjoy the tranquility of your luxury retreat. Here, distance creates a genuine sense of exclusivity, with the vast Serengeti providing a spectacular backdrop to your final safari moments.
Overnight: Singita Faru Faru Lodge
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Today marks a dramatic change of scenery.
Leave the Serengeti behind and begin your journey eastward with two seamless bush flights. The golden plains gradually give way to the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean as you make your way toward Zanzibar.
From Zanzibar Island, continue by private boat across crystal-clear waters to the secluded shores of Mnemba Island.
Arrive at your private island retreat and settle into the barefoot luxury of one of Zanzibar's most exclusive escapes.
Overnight: &Beyond Mnemba Island
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Wake to the sound of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a completely unhurried island day.
Spend your time exploring the surrounding waters through snorkeling, sailing or simply relaxing on the powder-white sands. The emphasis is on privacy, tranquility and enjoying the island entirely at your own pace.
After several days of exhilarating safari, Mnemba offers the perfect opportunity to slow down and reconnect with the beauty of the ocean.
Overnight: &Beyond Mnemba Island
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Enjoy your final full day on Mnemba Island.
Take to the water for another snorkeling or sailing experience, walk along the pristine beach, or simply retreat into the peaceful surroundings of your luxury island accommodation.
As the sun sets over the Indian Ocean, reflect on a remarkable journey that has taken you from the legendary plains of Kenya through the remote wilderness of Tanzania to a secluded island paradise.
Overnight: &Beyond Mnemba Island
Meals: All meals and drinks included
Enjoy a final breakfast on Mnemba Island before your private boat transfer back to Zanzibar Island.
On arrival, your driver will meet you for a smooth onward land transfer to the airport or your next destination.
Your 10-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari to Zanzibar comes to an end, leaving you with memories of extraordinary wildlife, remote wilderness, refined safari camps and the serenity of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast included
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- All scheduled domestic and regional bush flights within the safari itinerary
- Private airport and airstrip transfers
- 9 nights luxury accommodation
- All meals throughout the safari
- Selected drinks at the safari camps and island lodge
- Private guided game drives in the Masai Mara
- Guided walking safari experiences
- Night safari experience in the Masai Mara
- Guided wildlife experiences in the Western Serengeti
- Private boat transfers to and from Mnemba Island
- Snorkeling and selected island activities
- Sailing experience at Mnemba Island
- Professional private safari guiding
- Drinking water during transfers and safari activities
Excludes
- International flights to Kenya and from Zanzibar
- Visas and immigration fees
- Vaccinations and personal travel medication
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Premium wines and selected premium spirits where not included
- Meals and drinks outside the included meal plan
- Personal expenses and purchases
- Souvenirs and gifts
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
- Telephone calls, laundry and other personal services
- Pre- or post-safari accommodation
- Additional flights or transfers outside the scheduled itinerary
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Personal photography equipment and other personal items
Frequently Asked Questions
East Africa Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Escape
This journey combines three exceptional East African experiences: the Masai Mara in Kenya, the Western Serengeti in Tanzania, and a luxury beach escape at Mnemba Island in Zanzibar. The final day ends on Zanzibar Island.
Yes. The itinerary is designed around an exclusive luxury experience, with private transfers, bush flights, luxury accommodation and personalized safari experiences in the Masai Mara and Western Serengeti.
The Masai Mara and Western Serengeti offer excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and buffalo. Wildlife viewing takes place through game drives and, in the Masai Mara, guided walking safaris and night drives.
The itinerary features luxury properties including &Beyond Bateleur Camp in the Masai Mara, Singita Faru Faru Lodge in the Western Serengeti, and &Beyond Mnemba Island in Zanzibar. These properties provide an exclusive setting throughout the safari and island portion of the journey.
The three-night Mnemba Island stay is designed for relaxation and private island experiences. Guests can enjoy snorkeling, sailing, beach time and the tranquil surroundings of the Indian Ocean at their own pace.
All meals and drinks are included during the Masai Mara, Western Serengeti and Mnemba Island stays, although premium wines and liquors may be excluded. On the final day, breakfast and drinking water are included, while lunch, dinner and other drinks are not included.
