Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar · 7 days · 6 nights · Year-round · best Jun – Oct & Dec – Mar
9-Day Safari & Zanzibar
A good fit for couples who want both a safari and a beach without stretching to two weeks. You start with flamingos and rhino at Lake Nakuru, spend a full day under Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, then cross into Tanzania for Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and a day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. From there you fly to Zanzibar for a free day on the sand at Nungwi before heading home. The safari runs privately in a pop-up-roof 4x4 with your own guide.
From $5,607 per person
Specimen itinerary for planning purposes only — not a confirmed booking document.
Logistics & transport
- Pickup
- Confirmed 24 hours before departure on WhatsApp
- Guide language
- As selected at booking
- Group
- Private / small group · max 12 guests
Where you'll stay
Lodging varies by trip — tented camp, safari lodge, beach hotel, or city hotel as your package requires. The property for this package is confirmed in writing after you book — ask us on WhatsApp if you want options before paying.
Included in your package price — exact camp, lodge, or hotel confirmed after booking.
Indicative schedule — day by day
Planned rhythm for your trip — your guide may adjust on the day for conditions, light and wildlife.
Day 1: Nairobi → Lake Nakuru
Your guide meets you in Nairobi, and after a quick coffee stop in the city you head down the Rift Valley escarpment to Lake Nakuru. The park is known for its flamingos, more than 400 bird species, black and white rhino and Rothschild's giraffe.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru → Amboseli
An early game drive for a last look at Nakuru's rhino and giraffe, then the long drive south to Amboseli National Park, with Kilimanjaro rising behind it.
Day 3: Full day in Amboseli
Up early for the first light on Kilimanjaro, then a long game drive among Amboseli's elephant herds, giraffe, wildebeest and baboons. A visit to a Maasai village is available as an optional extra.
Day 4: Amboseli → Namanga border → Lake Manyara
After breakfast you cross into Tanzania at Namanga, pass through Arusha and carry on to Lake Manyara National Park below the Rift Valley escarpment. The park is known for tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos and a wide mix of birds.
Day 5: Lake Manyara → Serengeti
A full day in the Serengeti, centred on the Seronera area, looking for lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, giraffe and gazelle. Keep an eye out for lilac-breasted rollers, ostriches and kori bustards too.
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
An early breakfast and the drive to Ngorongoro, then down onto the crater floor for the day with a packed lunch. The crater holds a dense mix of wildlife, including lion, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
Day 7: Ngorongoro → fly to Zanzibar
You leave the crater highlands for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival you transfer to your hotel at Nungwi on the north coast.
Day 8: Zanzibar at leisure
A free day on the white-sand beach at Nungwi to swim, sunbathe or rest. If you'd like to see more, an optional visit to Nungwi village shows you local fishing life and craftspeople.
Day 9: Zanzibar → home
A last easy morning by the sea, then check-out and a transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Trip inclusions
- Accommodation in lodges and hotels as listed
- Full board on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and driver-guide
- Experienced safari guides in Kenya and Tanzania
- All national park, reserve and Ngorongoro Crater entry fees
- Airport transfer in Zanzibar on your departure day
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from the Bookara team
Trip exclusions
- International flights
- Flight to Zanzibar (we can quote it)
- Kenya eTA (government fee — we help you apply)
- Tanzania visa (government fee — we help you apply)
- Optional Maasai village and Nungwi village visits
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Drinks and personal expenses
Preparation & packing
Before you go
- This section is general Kenya travel guidance — not a substitute for official advice or your doctor.
- We confirm trip-specific details (property, pickup times, park rules) with you on WhatsApp before departure.
- Questions about 9-Day Safari & Zanzibar? Message us anytime — we'd rather you ask than guess.
Visa & entry
- Most visitors need a Kenya eTA before travel — apply at etakenya.go.ke and check the current fee and rules.
- Passport usually needs 6+ months' validity and blank pages — verify with your airline and immigration.
- Keep a printed copy of this itinerary and your eTA approval for border control.
Health
- Yellow fever certificate may be required depending on where you are travelling from — check Kenya's latest entry rules.
- Malaria prevention is commonly recommended for safari areas — ask your doctor well before you fly.
- Travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
- Bring personal medication in original packaging.
Weather & clothing
- Safari mornings and evenings are often cooler than midday — layers work better than one heavy coat.
- Neutral colours (khaki, olive, beige) are standard for game drives.
- Rain can appear in any season — a light waterproof layer is worth packing.
- We send a short weather note for your dates once your trip is confirmed.
Packing list
- Comfortable closed shoes for walking + sandals for camp or lodge
- Sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Binoculars if you have a pair (optional — ask us if you'd like a recommendation)
- Power bank + travel adaptor (Kenya commonly uses Type G plugs, 240V)
- Soft bag often works better than a hard suitcase if your trip includes light-aircraft legs — we'll confirm luggage limits for your routing
- Some cash in USD (clean, newer bills) or KES for tips and small purchases
- Insect repellent
Money & connectivity
- Cards work in Nairobi and at many properties; cash is still useful for tips and markets.
- M-Pesa is widely used in Kenya — we can walk you through it on arrival if helpful.
- Wi‑Fi varies by property (lodge, camp, or hotel) — signal on game drives is usually limited.
- Tipping customs vary by property and guide — we share current guidelines for your trip before you travel.