15-Day Kenya & Tanzania Wildlife Safari + Zanzibar Beach Retreat – A Gentle, Senior-Friendly East Africa Journey
This 15-day Kenya & Tanzania safari tour blends iconic wildlife moments with meaningful family downtime, ending on the warm beaches of Zanzibar. You’ll journey from Amboseli’s elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, through the legendary Masai Mara and Serengeti migration corridors, into the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire’s ancient baobabs — before unwinding on Nungwi’s turquoise coast.
It’s a trip designed for families who want to reconnect, explore together, and create stories that last decades. Each day balances adventure with rest, while our guides handle every detail so you can focus on the moments: your child seeing their first lion, a shared laugh on a bumpy track, or the calm of Indian Ocean sunsets.
✨ Availability is limited, especially for flights and lodges — reach out today to check availability.
✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs.
✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).
Tour Highlights
Big 5 game viewing across Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Family-friendly pacing with immersive storytelling game drives
Cross-border safari from Kenya to Tanzania via Sirari/Isebania
Optional cultural visits with the Maasai and Hadzabe hunter-gatherers
Stunning Rift Valley views and flamingo-filled lakes
Four nights of barefoot luxury on Zanzibar’s Nungwi Beach
Opportunities for hot-air balloon safaris, dhow cruises, and snorkeling
A perfect blend of adventure, bonding, and relaxation
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accomodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private Tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start anyday
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi to Amboseli: First Glimpse of Kilimanjaro
Meet your guide at JKIA or at your Nairobi hotel for warm introductions and a family briefing before you head southeast into the open plains.
As the road stretches out, Mount Kilimanjaro rises like a guardian, its snow-tipped crown floating above the heat shimmer.
Arrive for lunch and settle in before your first afternoon game drive ,unhurried stops for elephant families, zebra lines, and grazing gazelles set the tone for the days ahead.
As dusk falls, silhouettes move across amber light while you return for a comforting dinner and your first night under Amboseli’s stars.
Driving: ~240 km / 4–5 hours
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive at Amboseli National Park
Wake to soft dawn light washing over Kilimanjaro and begin a full day of unhurried game drives.
Amboseli’s marshes attract immense elephant herds, while hippos bubble in shallow pools and crowned cranes stalk the reeds.
Morning and afternoon drives bring different moods; midday offers time for kids to swim, nap or draw.
An optional visit to a Maasai village opens a gentle cultural window into daily life and age,old traditions.
Driving: Game drives within Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Kibo Safari Camp
Day 3
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru: Flamingos & Rhino Country
After breakfast, begin your journey north through patchwork highlands and sweeping Rift Valley panoramas.
Pause at a scenic viewpoint to admire volcanic ridges before stopping at Lake Naivasha for lunch on the papyrus,fringed shore.
Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for flamingos, pelicans, and some of Kenya’s best rhino sightings.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of Rothschild’s giraffes and both black and white rhinos in their protected habitats.
(Flight option available: Amboseli → Nairobi to reduce road hours.)
Driving: ~440 km / 7–8 hours (with Naivasha stop)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 4
Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
Start early and cross the Rift Valley floor toward the world-famous Masai Mara.
Arrive by midday for lunch before heading out for your first Mara game drive ,a rich mosaic of acacia forests, open plains, winding rivers and granite kopjes.
Expect lions on termite mounds, cheetahs scanning the grass, and elegant giraffes drifting across the horizon.
Birdlife flourishes here, and your guide brings each sighting to life with stories and family-friendly insights.
Driving: 250–300 km / 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Day 5
Full Day Game Drive Masai Mara National Reserve
Begin with a misty sunrise game drive when predators are most active.
Follow river bends and hippo pools while scanning for lions and elusive leopards.
Enjoy a picnic beneath flat-topped acacias before continuing your afternoon explorations ,tracking wildebeest herds, watching cheetah hunts, or (seasonally) witnessing breathtaking river crossings.
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon flight and bush breakfast elevate this day to unforgettable.
Driving: Game drives within Masai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Masai Mara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive south toward the Kenya–Tanzania border at Isebania/Sirari.
Cross through immigration before meeting your Tanzanian guide and continuing toward the Serengeti National Park.
The landscape opens dramatically as you approach the plains, where kopjes and golden grasslands welcome you.
Arrive late afternoon for a short introductory game drive en route to camp ,a taste of the Serengeti’s vastness and predators preparing for evening.
Driving: ~6–8 hours including border
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 7
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National park
Spend a full day immersed in the Serengeti’s raw beauty.
Morning drives explore Seronera or Grumeti regions, hotspots for lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Enjoy a shaded picnic or return to camp before your afternoon drive ,river corridors teeming with hippos, crocodiles, and grazing herds capture the park’s dynamic essence.
Optional pre-booked balloon safari offers sunrise magic over endless plains.
Driving: Game drives within Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 8
Serengeti to Ngorongoro: Into the Cradle of Life
Enjoy a final Serengeti morning drive before transferring east toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich caldera brimming with buffalo, lions, and hippos ,and one of Africa’s best chances to encounter the endangered black rhino.
Ascend to the crater rim at sunset for sweeping views and a peaceful evening.
Driving: 140–200 km / 3–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
Day 9
Ngorongoro → Lake Eyasi → Tarangire: Culture & Baobabs
This morning, optionally detour to Lake Eyasi for a rare cultural exchange with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers ,learn about their click language and simple foraging traditions.
Continue to Tarangire National Park, home to towering baobabs and some of Tanzania’s largest elephant herds.
Your afternoon game drive winds through river valleys and groves glowing in warm Tarangire light.
Driving: 150–220 km depending on route
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Serian Tarangire Luxury Camp,
Day 10
Tarangire to Zanzibar (Nungwi Beach): Ocean Breeze & Soft Sands
Enjoy a final sunrise game drive before transferring to Arusha Airport for your short flight to Zanzibar.
Cross the turquoise Indian Ocean and arrive to spice-scented island air.
Transfer north to Nungwi, where powder-white beaches and warm lagoons welcome you.
Spend your first afternoon snorkeling, exploring coral flats, or simply relaxing while the children play in soft sand.
Driving: 120–180 km + domestic flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
The Z Hotel
Day 11
Full Day in Nungwi Beach: Relax, Explore, Reconnect
These four days unfold at your pace.
Start with snorkeling or scuba over coral gardens; children can join safe, supervised shallow-reef explorations.
Enjoy spice-infused lunches, quiet naps, or pool time.
Optional activities include sunset dhow cruises, visits to local fishing villages, Jozani Forest excursions, or sea turtle encounters.
Evenings settle into warm breezes, seafood dinners, and unhurried family moments.
Driving: Local transfers 10–60 minutes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
The Z Hotel
Day 12
Full Day in Nungwi Beach: Relax, Explore, Reconnect
These four days unfold at your pace.
Start with snorkeling or scuba over coral gardens; children can join safe, supervised shallow-reef explorations.
Enjoy spice-infused lunches, quiet naps, or pool time.
Optional activities include sunset dhow cruises, visits to local fishing villages, Jozani Forest excursions, or sea turtle encounters.
Evenings settle into warm breezes, seafood dinners, and unhurried family moments.
Driving: Local transfers 10–60 minutes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
The Z Hotel
Day 13
Full Day in Nungwi Beach: Relax, Explore, Reconnect
These four days unfold at your pace.
Start with snorkeling or scuba over coral gardens; children can join safe, supervised shallow-reef explorations.
Enjoy spice-infused lunches, quiet naps, or pool time.
Optional activities include sunset dhow cruises, visits to local fishing villages, Jozani Forest excursions, or sea turtle encounters.
Evenings settle into warm breezes, seafood dinners, and unhurried family moments.
Driving: Local transfers 10–60 minutes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
The Z Hotel
Day 14
Full Day in Nungwi Beach: Relax, Explore, Reconnect
These four days unfold at your pace.
Start with snorkeling or scuba over coral gardens; children can join safe, supervised shallow-reef explorations.
Enjoy spice-infused lunches, quiet naps, or pool time.
Optional activities include sunset dhow cruises, visits to local fishing villages, Jozani Forest excursions, or sea turtle encounters.
Evenings settle into warm breezes, seafood dinners, and unhurried family moments.
Driving: Local transfers 10–60 minutes
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
The Z Hotel
Day 15
Departure from Zanzibar
Enjoy a slow breakfast and final ocean views before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
We’ll handle timings and logistics so you leave rested, connected, and full of unforgettable safari memories.
Accommodation
No Accomodation End Of Tour
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $9,592 | $6,119 | $5,956 | $5,128 | $5,229 | $4,798 |
| July - October | $ 10,548 | $6,833 | $6,750 | $5,843 | $5,991 | $5,513 |
| November - December 20th | $9,386 | $6,016 | $5,819 | $5,026 | $5,106 | $4,696 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $10,532 | $6,702 | $6,658 | $5,712 | $5,883 | $5,382 |
Tour Van rates per Person
| Month/Season | Solo -1 Room | 2 people- 1 Room | 3 people- 2 Rooms | 4 people -2 Rooms | 5 people -3 Rooms | 6 people -3 Rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January - June | $8,868 | $5,756 | $5,714 | $4,947 | $5,084 | $4,677 |
| July - October | $9,821 | $6,471 | $6,509 | $5,662 | $5,846 | $5,398 |
| November - December 20th | $8,662 | $5,550 | $5,578 | $4,793 | $4,961 | $4,540 |
| 21st December - January 1st | $9,807 | $6,340 | $6,417 | $5,531 | $5,739 | $5,261 |