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Tanzania Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari – 10 Days
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$3,850.00pp
10 days, 9 nights
A journey shaped around you
Grand East Africa Journeys
East Africa, seen properly, in one unforgettable journey.
Private journeys that join Tanzania's northern parks with Kenya's great reserves and the beaches of Zanzibar, planned from Arusha and run end to end by our own team, with our own hand-picked guides and properties in both countries.
- Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar in one journey
- Our own hand-picked guides in both countries
- Properties we know and choose ourselves
- One team responsible from start to finish
Designed around you
Everything this trip is built around
What travellers like you tell us matters most, and what every itinerary in this style is planned to deliver.
- See Kenya and Tanzania in a single trip
- Our own private guide and vehicle in both countries
- Seamless border crossings and flights
- The Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
- Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro
- A beach finish on Zanzibar
- One team responsible for the whole journey
East Africa itineraries
Journeys to Start From
Our signature cross-border journey, tailored to your dates and comfort level.
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Overview
Two Countries, One Journey
Kenya and Tanzania share one great ecosystem. The wildebeest migration moves between the Serengeti and Kenya's Masai Mara, and Kilimanjaro rises over both. Seeing them together, with a finish on Zanzibar, is one of the great journeys in Africa.
We plan and run these trips ourselves as a single private journey, with our own selected guides in Kenya as well as Tanzania, and properties we have chosen personally in both. You might begin in Nairobi and Amboseli, where elephants walk beneath Kilimanjaro, cross into Tanzania for the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, and fly to the coast to finish. We arrange the border crossing, the flights and every handover, so the joins feel seamless.
Wondering how the two countries compare? Read our honest Tanzania vs Kenya safari comparison and our guide to the Serengeti vs the Masai Mara.
Why Emnel
Why Plan Your East Africa Journey with Us
01
One team, both countries
We plan and run the whole journey ourselves, from Arusha, with no hand-off to another company.
02
Our own guides in Kenya too
Our selected guides look after you in Kenya, and our Emnel guides in Tanzania, so the standard never changes at the border.
03
Hand-picked properties
Every lodge and camp is one we have chosen ourselves, for its setting, service and position for the season.
04
Seamless joins
Border crossings, flights and transfers are arranged in advance, with clear guidance on visas, and paced so the journey never feels like a race.
How Long Do You Need?
We recommend at least ten days for Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar together. Our Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari runs for ten days from Nairobi to Zanzibar and starts from US$3,850 per person. With twelve to fourteen days you can add more time in the Serengeti, the Masai Mara or on the beach.
If you would rather focus on one country, our classic Tanzania safaris and Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holidays give you more depth in fewer places.
The Best Time for an East Africa Journey
June to October is the classic dry season across both countries, and from roughly July to October the migration is often in the northern Serengeti and the Masai Mara. January to February is another fine window, with the calving season in the southern Serengeti and warm, settled weather on Zanzibar. We will time your route around what you most want to see.
How It Works
- 01
Tell us what you have in mind
Share your dates, who is travelling and what you most want to see. If you are not sure yet, that is a perfectly good place to start.
- 02
Receive your proposal
Nelson designs a personal route with named lodges for your chosen comfort level and a clear price per person.
- 03
Refine it together
Adjust the pace, the parks or the lodges until it feels right. Nothing is confirmed until you are happy.
- 04
Prepare with confidence
Once confirmed, you receive a pre-departure guide covering visas, health, packing and what to expect each day.
- 05
Travel
We meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport, and our own team looks after you from the first game drive to your departure.
What's Included in Your East Africa Journey?
Included
- Private safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation according to your selected itinerary
- Meals according to the accommodation booked
- Game drives and safari activities specified in your itinerary
- National park and conservation fees applicable to the itinerary
- Airport transfers where specified
- Drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and applicable safari fees
- Pre-trip planning and itinerary support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcohol and premium drinks where not included
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Domestic flights unless specifically included in your proposal
Questions
Grand East Africa Journey FAQs
11 questions answered
Something we haven't covered? Ask us directly — a member of the team replies personally.
Ask a questionDo we need visas for both Kenya and Tanzania?
Most nationalities need entry permission for each country. Requirements change, so we send current guidance with your proposal and pre-departure guide.
Is the border crossing difficult?
No. We plan the crossing in advance with your guides on each side, or arrange a flight between the two countries.
Who guides us in Kenya?
One of our own selected guides. We run the Kenya leg ourselves, just as we do in Tanzania, with properties we have hand-picked.
Serengeti or Masai Mara?
They are two halves of the same ecosystem. The Serengeti is far larger and quieter; the Mara is compact and excellent for the river crossings in season. Many travellers see both.
How much does it cost?
Our 10-day Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar journey starts from US$3,850 per person. Your price depends on the season, the length of the trip and your choice of lodges.
What does a private Tanzania safari cost?
It depends mainly on the season, the number of days and the lodges you choose. Our private northern-circuit itineraries start from about US$3,100 per person for five days in Classic comfort, and rise with Mid-Luxury and Luxury camps. Park and conservation fees are set by the government and make up a significant share of every safari, and they are included in our prices. Every itinerary page shows a starting price per person, and we quote exactly for your dates.
Is every Emnel safari private?
Yes. You have your own vehicle and your own guide for the whole safari, and the daily pace, start times and stops are set around you, never around a group.
Who will our guide be?
One of Emnel's own guides. The team that plans your safari is the team that runs it. About two weeks before you arrive, we send your trip companion, with your guide's details and everything else you need for the journey.
When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania?
Tanzania offers excellent game viewing all year. June to October is the classic dry season, with easy game viewing and the migration in the north. January to March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May are quieter and greener, and some camps close. We will recommend the best timing and route for what you most want to see.
How does booking work?
Tell us your dates and ideas, and we will design an itinerary and send a detailed proposal. To confirm, we ask for a 30% deposit plus any domestic flights, which are issued on confirmation. You then receive your official confirmation, and about two weeks before you travel, your trip companion with every final detail.
Can we add Zanzibar to our safari?
Yes. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha takes you to Zanzibar's beaches. We recommend at least one night in Stone Town alongside your beach stay.
Let's Design Your East Africa Journey
Tell us your dates, how long you have and what you would most love to see. Nelson will design the route and send you a clear price.
- Private guides throughout
- Border crossings and flights arranged
- Planned by our Arusha team
- Reply from Nelson within 24 hours
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