Mara to Serengeti Overland Adventure with Zanzibar
Countries: Kenya & Tanzania
Route: Nairobi → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Isebania Border → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Tarangire → Zanzibar
Experience: Big Five • Great Migration • Crater safari • Cultural encounters • Indian Ocean beaches
Transport: Private 4x4 Land Cruisers + Flight to Zanzibar
Ideal for: International travelers, honeymooners, photographers & wildlife enthusiasts
This grand East African safari follows the natural wildlife corridor from Kenya’s Maasai Mara into Tanzania’s Serengeti, offering an unmatched diversity of landscapes, cultures, and wildlife. The adventure concludes with a tranquil escape to Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches — the perfect ending to an unforgettable journey.
ACCOMMODATION
4 CLASSIC
Location
Property
Nairobi
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Lake Nakuru
Flamingo Hill Camp
Maasai Mara
Mara Sopa Lodge
Musoma
Musoma area lodge
Serengeti
Serengeti Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Farm House
Tarangire
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Zanzibar
Upmarket beach resort
5 LUXURY
Location
Property
Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi
Lake Nakuru
The Cliff
Maasai Mara
Saruni Mara / Sala’s Camp
Serengeti
Four Seasons Serengeti
Ngorongoro
The Manor at Ngorongoro
Tarangire
Tarangire Treetops
Zanzibar
Zuri Zanzibar
PRICING — MID / HIGH SEASON
Includes two safari vehicles (Kenya & Tanzania)
Includes Arusha → Zanzibar flight
4 CLASSIC PACKAGE
Pax
Price Per Person
2 Pax
$7,350
4 Pax
$6,450
6 Pax
$5,980
Single Supplement: +$1,250
5 LUXURY PACKAGE
Pax
Price Per Person
2 Pax
$12,200
4 Pax
$11,100
6 Pax
$10,450
Single Supplement: +$2,450
SEASONAL ADJUSTMENTS
Season
Period
Adjustment
Low Season
Mar – May
-10%
Mid Season
Nov – mid Dec
Standard
High Season
Jan – Feb, Jun – Oct
+15–25%
Peak Migration
Jul – Sept
+35%
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Experience
Price
Balloon Safari (Mara/Serengeti)
$550 pp
Maasai Village Visit
$40
Zanzibar Stone Town Tour
$80
Spice Farm Tour
$60
Dolphin Tour
$100
Private Beach Dinner
From $150 per couple
Arrival In Nairobi — Gateway To East Africa
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Overnight: Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, take time to relax and recover from your journey.
Optional Experiences (Time Permitting)
Visit the Giraffe Centre for an up-close encounter with Rothschild giraffes
Explore the Karen Blixen Museum
Enjoy a welcome dinner at one of Nairobi’s fine restaurants
Activities : Game Drives
Nairobi → Lake Nakuru National Park — Into The Rift Valley
Drive: 3–4 hours
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Area
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and descend into the Great Rift Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photographs.
Arrive at Lake Nakuru National Park and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge.
Highlights
White and black rhinos
Rothschild giraffes
Flamingos (seasonal)
Possible leopard sightings
The park’s acacia woodlands and lake shores provide a dramatic backdrop for your first safari experience.
Activities : Game Drives
Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara — Into Big Cat Territory
Drive: 5–6 hours
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Maasai Mara
After breakfast, journey south toward the Maasai Mara, passing rural villages and rolling hills.
Arrive in time for lunch and set out on your first Mara game drive.
Highlights
Lions, cheetahs, and hyenas
Vast savannah landscapes
Large herds of zebra and wildebeest
As the sun sets, the Mara’s golden plains come alive with color — a photographer’s dream.
Activities : Game Drives
Maasai Mara — Predator & Migration Safari
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Rise early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active.
Return for breakfast, relax, then enjoy an afternoon game drive or full-day excursion.
Optional Experiences
Hot air balloon safari followed by champagne breakfast
Maasai village cultural visit
Wildlife Focus
Tracking big cats, elephant herds, and — in season — the dramatic Great Migration.
Activities : Game Drives
Maasai Mara — Slow Safari & River Ecosystems
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Maasai Mara
A flexible day designed to deepen your experience.
Explore different sectors of the reserve, including the Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles thrive.
This slower pace allows for intimate wildlife encounters and exceptional photography.
Activities : Game Drives
Maasai Mara → Isebania Border → Musoma (tanzania)
Drive: 6–7 hours including border procedures
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Musoma (Lake Victoria)
After an early breakfast, depart for the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania.
With assistance from your guides, complete immigration formalities before continuing to Musoma on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Why Musoma Stop Matters
Breaking the journey here ensures a comfortable transition and avoids an exhausting all-day drive into Serengeti.
Enjoy sunset views over Africa’s largest lake.
Activities : Game Drives
Musoma → Serengeti National Park — Enter The Endless Plains
Drive: 3–5 hours
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Serengeti
Travel toward Serengeti National Park, entering through the western corridor.
Game viewing begins immediately as you traverse the vast plains en route to your camp.
Highlights
Immense open landscapes
Grazing herds and predator activity
Kopjes (rock outcrops) that shelter lions
Activities : Game Drives
Serengeti — The Rhythm Of The Wild
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Serengeti
Spend the day exploring one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.
Wildlife Encounters
Lions lounging on kopjes
Leopards in acacia trees
Large herds of wildebeest and zebra
The Serengeti’s scale and drama make it one of Africa’s most unforgettable safari destinations.
Activities : Game Drives
Serengeti — Migration & Predator Tracking
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Serengeti
A full day dedicated to following the migration (seasonal) or tracking predators across the plains.
Your guide will tailor routes based on wildlife movement, ensuring optimal sightings.
This is often the most memorable day of the safari.
Activities : Game Drives
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands
Drive: 3–4 hours
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Karatu / Ngorongoro Area
Depart Serengeti with game viewing en route and ascend into the lush highlands of Ngorongoro.
The cooler climate and fertile landscapes offer a striking contrast to the plains below.
Activities : Game Drives
Ngorongoro Crater — Africa’s Eden
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Karatu / Ngorongoro Area
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
Highlights
Dense wildlife population
Black rhinos
Lions, elephants, and hippos
Flamingos along the soda lake
Often called “Africa’s Eden,” the crater offers some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent.
Activities : Game Drives
Ngorongoro → Tarangire National Park — Land Of Giants
Drive: 2–3 hours
Meals: Full Board
Overnight: Tarangire Area
Travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Highlights
Elephant migration corridors
Ancient baobab trees
Rich birdlife
The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the dry season, making it a hidden gem.
Activities : Game Drives
Tarangire → Arusha → Fly To Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort and enjoy a relaxing evening by the Indian Ocean.
Activities : Beaches Sightseeing
Zanzibar — Ocean & Swahili Culture
Meals: Half Board / All Inclusive
Overnight: Zanzibar
Spend the day at leisure or explore Zanzibar’s rich culture.
Optional Experiences
Stone Town historical tour
Spice farm visit
Snorkeling or diving
Sunset dhow cruise
Activities : Beaches Sightseeing
Zanzibar — Final Day In Paradise
Meals: Half Board / All Inclusive
Overnight: Zanzibar
Relax on white-sand beaches or enjoy a romantic private beach dinner.
A perfect conclusion to your East African adventure.
Activities : Beaches Sightseeing
Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international departure.
Activities : Beaches Sightseeing
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
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