Who this route suits
This is the broadest bush-and-beach route in the collection. It suits couples who want the Masai Mara and Serengeti in one journey, enough time for two full Serengeti safari days, the Ngorongoro stage and four nights on Zanzibar. Choose a shorter package when the cross-border connection is not essential.
Cross-border safari structure
The Kenya stage begins with two nights in the Masai Mara. The arranged regional connection then continues into the Serengeti for three nights, followed by Ngorongoro and the flight to Zanzibar. The route keeps the main safari regions in a logical order without returning to Nairobi between every stage.
Couples planning a luxury honeymoon itinerary through Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar should compare the cross-border timing, camp sequence, luggage conditions and number of full safari days before selecting a tier.
Day-by-day itinerary
The route finishes on Zanzibar. Exact flight times, airstrips, cross-border formalities and transfer details are checked for the requested travel dates.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet the private transfer into Nairobi. The evening remains free so you can settle in before the first scheduled bush flight. The confirmed hotel is Eka Hotel for the Midrange and Premium Midrange tiers, or Legendary Lodge for Luxury.
Accommodation choices: Eka Hotel · Legendary Lodge
Transfer to Wilson Airport and board the scheduled light-aircraft service to the Masai Mara. Meet the camp transfer at the confirmed airstrip and begin the first game drive when the operating schedule permits. Your camp is Ilkeliani Camp, Soroi Mara Bush Camp or Sanctuary Olonana.
Accommodation choices: Ilkeliani Camp · Soroi Mara Bush Camp · Sanctuary Olonana
Spend a full safari day in the Masai Mara, with the private guide adjusting timing and routes to wildlife movement, visibility and road conditions. Return to the same tier-specific camp after the final drive, keeping the Kenya stage settled before the cross-border movement.
Accommodation choices: Ilkeliani Camp · Soroi Mara Bush Camp · Sanctuary Olonana
Use the arranged Kenya–Tanzania connection to continue from the Masai Mara into the Serengeti. The exact airstrip, border formalities, routing and transfer sequence are confirmed for the requested dates. Begin the first Serengeti game drive when timing permits.
Accommodation choices: Serengeti Kati Kati · Sametu Camp · Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Spend a complete day exploring the Serengeti from the confirmed camp area. The private guide shapes the timing around wildlife activity, light and road conditions rather than following a fixed shared schedule. Wildlife remains naturally variable and cannot be guaranteed.
Accommodation choices: Serengeti Kati Kati · Sametu Camp · Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Use the second full Serengeti day to extend the safari rather than changing accommodation again. The additional time creates more flexibility for longer game-drive periods and a slower return to camp. Overnight remains at Serengeti Kati Kati, Sametu Camp or Ole Serai Luxury Camp.
Accommodation choices: Serengeti Kati Kati · Sametu Camp · Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Travel from the Serengeti toward Ngorongoro and complete the crater programme stated in the itinerary. Your guide adjusts viewing stops to current conditions before continuing to Ngorongoro Farm House, Lion's Paw or Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge.
Accommodation choices: Ngorongoro Farm House · Lion's Paw · Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge
Leave the safari circuit and take the scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar. The exact departure point, routing, possible intermediate stops and luggage conditions are checked for the travel date. On arrival, continue by road to the selected beach property.
Accommodation choices: Kwanza Resort (All-Inclusive) · Gran Melia Zanzibar (All-Inclusive) · White Sand Luxury Villas (Half Board)
Use the first complete island day to slow the pace after the Kenya and Tanzania safari stages. Meals follow the confirmed tier: All-Inclusive at Kwanza Resort or Gran Meliá Zanzibar, and Half Board at White Sand Luxury Villas.
Accommodation choices: Kwanza Resort (All-Inclusive) · Gran Melia Zanzibar (All-Inclusive) · White Sand Luxury Villas (Half Board)
Keep the day open for the beach, pool and resort facilities. Island excursions, spa appointments, private dining and room or villa upgrades can be requested separately, but they are not automatically included in the published package.
Accommodation choices: Kwanza Resort (All-Inclusive) · Gran Melia Zanzibar (All-Inclusive) · White Sand Luxury Villas (Half Board)
Enjoy the final full island day without changing hotels. You may leave it completely unstructured or request a separately confirmed experience. Any romantic dinner, couples treatment or room preparation must appear in writing before it is treated as included.
Accommodation choices: Kwanza Resort (All-Inclusive) · Gran Melia Zanzibar (All-Inclusive) · White Sand Luxury Villas (Half Board)
Check out from the beach property and take the arranged transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight. The itinerary ends on Zanzibar; no Arusha transfer is included on the final day. International flights remain outside the package.
Accommodation choices: Departure or onward connection
Three complete accommodation levels
Select one complete tier across all five stages. Each tier has its own safari camps, Zanzibar resort, meal plan, honeymoon benefit and seasonal price.
| Tier | Nairobi | Masai Mara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Zanzibar | Included honeymoon benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midrange | Eka Hotel | Ilkeliani Camp | Serengeti Kati Kati | Ngorongoro Farm House | Kwanza Resort All-Inclusive | Bottle of wine or fruit basket |
| Premium Midrange | Eka Hotel | Soroi Mara Bush Camp | Sametu Camp | Lion's Paw | Gran Meliá Zanzibar All-Inclusive | $150 private bush-dinner enhancement |
| Luxury | Legendary Lodge | Sanctuary Olonana | Ole Serai Luxury Camp | Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge | White Sand Luxury Villas Half Board | 50% bride discount |
Public package prices
Read one complete tier across the travel period containing your dates. The final price, room space and scheduled flight availability are reconfirmed before payment.
| Accommodation tier | April–May | November–15 December | January–March and June | July–October and festive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midrange | $5,748 | $6,174 | $6,589 | $6,787 |
| Premium Midrange | $6,942 | $7,514 | $8,673 | $8,750 |
| Luxury | $7,534 | $9,074 | $10,219 | $10,888 |
Package scope
Four nights beside the Indian Ocean
After the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the itinerary changes from regional safari movement to one Zanzibar resort stay. Kwanza Resort and Gran Meliá Zanzibar are listed on All-Inclusive terms, while White Sand Luxury Villas is listed on Half Board.
Couples comparing a private villa honeymoon in Zanzibar after safari should review the confirmed room category, privacy, meal basis and supplement. Spa treatments, excursions and additional private dinners remain request-only unless confirmed in writing.
Alternative route structures
Keep only the Masai Mara for eight days, or combine Amboseli and the Mara in ten days. Every related card has a protected itinerary button and a direct enquiry button.
Keep the safari focused on the Masai Mara before four nights on Zanzibar. This shorter journey suits couples who want Kenya and the beach without adding Tanzania or a cross-border connection.
Nairobi → Masai Mara → Zanzibar
Stay entirely within Kenya for the safari, combining Amboseli and the Masai Mara before Zanzibar. It is the closer comparison when the Serengeti and Ngorongoro are not essential.
Nairobi → Amboseli → Masai Mara → Zanzibar
Clear package answers
Midrange, Premium Midrange and Luxury are priced. Each tier uses its own Nairobi hotel, Masai Mara camp, Serengeti camp, Ngorongoro property, Zanzibar resort, meal plan, honeymoon benefit and seasonal price row.
No. The route uses scheduled light-aircraft services and arranged regional connections. Operating days, routing, possible stops, luggage limits and connection timing are checked for the requested dates.
The exact airstrips, border formalities and transfer sequence are confirmed for the requested dates. The final proposal states the complete cross-border movement rather than relying on a generic fly-in description.
Read one complete accommodation tier across the travel period containing your dates. Prices are per person sharing. The final rate and availability are reconfirmed for the exact year and dates before payment.
No. Day 12 is a transfer from the Zanzibar resort to Zanzibar International Airport. No Arusha transfer is included.
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