15 Days Bush & Beach — Kenya, Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar

The ultimate East African odyssey

15 days 2–12 people Popular Tours · Tanzania Tours

Tour Highlights

Lake Nakuru flamingos, rhinos, and lions
Sunset boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Elephant herds with Kilimanjaro backdrop at Amboseli
Three days in the Serengeti including a migration camp at Kogatende or Ndutu
Ngorongoro Crater — world's largest inactive volcanic caldera
Four nights at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort

Overview

Discover the ultimate East African adventure with this 15-day Bush and Beach experience across Kenya, mainland Tanzania, and the exotic island of Zanzibar. This journey combines thrilling wildlife safaris in iconic national parks — Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro — with relaxing moments on Zanzibar's pristine beaches along the Indian Ocean. Departing from Dar es Salaam via ferry.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrival — Lake Nakuru National Park

Pick-up from JKIA Nairobi; drive to Lake Nakuru. Game drive on arrival, then afternoon drive. Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Lunch, Dinner Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha

Drive to Lake Naivasha. Relax and enjoy an evening boat ride on this scenic freshwater lake, home to hippos and hundreds of bird species. Overnight at Sawela Resort.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Lake Naivasha Sawela Resort (Full Board)
Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park

Drive to Amboseli. Arrive for lunch at Amboseli Sopa Lodge, then afternoon game drive. The park is famous for large elephant herds set against Mount Kilimanjaro.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Full Day — Amboseli

Full-day game drive in Amboseli with option of picnic lunch. Lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and elephants regularly spotted.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Amboseli → Arusha (Tanzania)

Drive to Namanga border, cross into Tanzania. Our Tanzania team meets you as you bid farewell to the Kenyan guides. Drive to Arusha for overnight at Four Points by Sheraton.

Breakfast, Dinner Four Points by Sheraton Arusha (Full Board)
Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the Tarangire River. Afternoon game drive. Overnight at Tarangire Sopa Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Tarangire Sopa Lodge (Full Board)
Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

Early morning departure for the Serengeti. Game drive en route to the lodge. Optional activities: Maasai village visit and Olduvai Gorge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Acacia Central Serengeti Camp (Full Board)
Full Day — Serengeti

Full-day game drives in the Serengeti — home of the Great Migration, the Big Five, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Acacia Central Serengeti Camp (Full Board)
Serengeti — Migration Camp (Kogatende or Ndutu)

Transfer to a migration camp (Kogatende or Ndutu depending on season) to experience the movement of the wildebeest Migration first-hand from your camp.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Acacia Migration Camp (Full Board)
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive from the Serengeti to Ngorongoro, watching migrating herds along the way. Overnight at Farm of Dreams, Karatu.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Farm of Dreams (Full Board)
Zanzibar — Fly from Arusha

Transfer from Ngorongoro to Arusha for a local flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. Begin relaxing on the island.

Breakfast, Dinner Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (Bed & Breakfast)
Beach Day — Zanzibar

Free day on Zanzibar's turquoise beaches. Optional activities on request.

Breakfast, Dinner Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (Bed & Breakfast)
Beach Day — Zanzibar

Another free day on the island. Optional activities include a spice tour, Stone Town walk, or snorkelling.

Breakfast, Dinner Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (Bed & Breakfast)
Beach Day — Zanzibar

Final full day to relax or explore on Zanzibar.

Breakfast, Dinner Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort (Bed & Breakfast)
Departure — Zanzibar → Dar es Salaam (ferry)

After breakfast, transfer to the ferry terminus for the crossing to Dar es Salaam. Your international departure flight is from Dar es Salaam. Alternative options for departure available — discuss with the Jadestone team.

Breakfast N/A (departure day)