Nairobi to Zanzibar: Serengeti & Sunsets
Experience Overview
Now's the time to explore Africa on your terms with this tour that's affordable for young travellers. Feel the pulse of Africa on this 10-day journey, from the buzz of Kenya's capital to tracking the "big five" across the Serengeti. Get your photo-snapping fingers ready for explorations through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Then head to Zanzibar for a taste of island culture and some chilled-out beach time. Our knowledgeable CEOs will improve your chances of seeing some of the planet’s rarest wildlife while camping keeps you at the heart of the action at every beat.
Highlights
- Track the "big five" across the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
- Get close to nature by camping in the wilderness
- Bliss out on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar
- Experience the hustle-and-bustle of Stone Town
Trip Details
Product Code: 1983
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Shared shuttle, 4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: DKSZ
Starts: Nairobi, Kenya
Finishes: Stone Town, Tanzania
Duration: 10 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Mto wa Mbu Community Visit and Lunch, Mto wa Mbu Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha
- Entrances and wildlife safari drives in Serengeti National Park and in Ngorongoro Crater
- Ferry to Zanzibar
- Stone Town orientation walk
- Beach time in Zanzibar
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Basic hotel (6 nts, single or twin-share), Beach Bandas (1 nt), full-service camping (2 nts).
- 9 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Transport
- Shared shuttle, 4x4 safari vehicles, private shuttle, walking, ferry, minibus.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3149 ($315 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Arrive at anytime.
Prepare for tomorrow's early morning by checking out the hotel bar with your newest friends. Travelling can take a lot out of you so sit back, fill those food and drink needs, and spend a chill night becoming familiar with your group and CEO.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Activity - Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to-Thirtysomethings tours.Accommodation - The Heron Hotel Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi/Arusha
Hop in the shuttle and hit the road in style as you cross through the semi-arid lands of the Maasai people en route to Arusha, Tanzania. Marvel at the epic views of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance and swap stories with your road trip buddies!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Move efficiently from point A to point B aboard this dependable ride.Activity - Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.Accommodation - Comfort Eland Hotel
Day 3: Arusha/Serengeti National Park
Well folks it's time for the Africa you have all imagined, the experience that has been depicted over and over again in books, movies, and television. So grab those cameras, purchase a quirky bucket hat, and head out on a wildlife safari drive into one of the most famous national parks in Africa; the Serengeti.
Get ready for abundant wildlife, vast golden plains dotted with thorny acacia trees, and hippo-filled rivers as you begin a 3-day and 2-night excursion into the park itself and the great Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Seronera Campsite
Day 4: Serengeti National Park/Ngorongoro
Grab your buddies and jump aboard for one last morning safari in the Serengeti. As the sun rises higher in the sky watch the animal kingdom come to life in this grassland savannah before returning to break down camp.
Then it's on to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famous for Africa's best wildlife viewing. Get ready for epic views from the crater rim and watch as animals meander around below drinking water from the permanent supply on the crater floor. You'll be setting up camp in the late afternoon at a site near the crater rim and then you can spend the rest of the day enjoying one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on the planet.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - This is the reason you came to Africa. Charge your camera, grab your binoculars, and set out on safari. Your eagle-eyed driver will keep an eye out for wildlife – buffaloes, elephants, lions, wildebeests, zebras, and more. Tanzania’s Serengeti tends to be less crowded than some of Kenya’s reserves, so enjoy the scenery, the vast expanse of the grasslands, the play of light and shadow, and the up-close look at wild Africa.Accommodation - Simba Campsite
Day 5: Ngorongoro/Arusha
It's time to experience “Africa's Garden of Eden” on a more personal level. Today, venture down to the crater floor where the group will embark on a final safari experience. Have those cameras charged and at the ready because, let's face it if you are going to see any wildlife this would be the place (and we are so excited for you)!
The animals are bound to this area by the crater walls and the enclosed nature of the crater means its own ecosystem has been created think; rich grasslands, swamps, acacia forests, and Lake Makat so get ready to see some magic.
With full camera rolls the group will exit the crater in the late morning and travel back to Arusha. Swap stories along the way, pick those favourite photos from earlier, or simply sit back and let yourself enjoy the passing scenery as you cruise along.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Set the alarm and prepare for an early start to see the wonders of the Ngorongoro Crater. Masai herdsmen appear in the morning mist. Our driver/guide takes us down into the crater and drives us to all the best spots to view wildlife. Watch for zebra, gazelles, buffalo, and warthogs. The swamp and forest are home to hippos, rhinos, elephants, baboons, and monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled and camera ready to capture a pride of lions or a lone leopard walking along the savanna.
Transport - Get a better view and take better snapshots aboard this off-road ride with a pop-up top.Activity - Take part in a cultural walk to learn about life in this East African town. Mto wa Mbu has attracted some 18,000 residents from 120 different tribes. During the two-hour tour, visit the community's local market, go right to the farmer's fields, see how huts are constructed, and meet artisans in their shops.
Afterwards, sit down with our new friends and enjoy a traditional lunch of meat and plantains.Accommodation - Comfort Eland Hotel
Day 6: Arusha/Dar es Salaam
Leave Arusha early and be on the lookout for the mighty Mt Kilimanjaro—you might catch a glimpse on the road towards Dar es Salaam—and watch as the Tanzanian countryside passes by and the blue waters of the Indian Ocean make their debut.
The city started as a fishing village in the mid 19th century before becoming a port and trading centre. The group will spend the night here before embarking for the island beaches of Zanzibar.
Want to cut travel time in half and spend more time in Stone Town? Pre-book the Zanzibar Express on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Firefly Bagamoyo Hotel
Day 7: Dar es Salaam/Stone Town
After the jam packed last few days of this trip where you are going next is going to be just what you needed. Wake in Dar es Salaam before hopping on the ferry to the paradise of Zanzibar.
Get ready for picturesque island beaches that will make you contemplate staying here and living off the grid. Few places on this planet are as entrancing and exotic as this Tanzanian archipelago so get ready to enjoy it, take loads of pictures, and relax in a place that has long lured backpackers and adventurers to it's sandy shores.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Get to the next spot on your route aboard a convenient and efficient ferry boat.Activity - This orientation walk is just a brief introduction. If you'd like to learn more in depth information about Stone Town, we recommended going on a guided city tour.Free_time - Feel free to explore on your own, or join a guided tour.Accommodation - Spice Palace Hotel
Day 8: Beach day in Zanzibar
Roll out of bed this morning in Stone Town and explore the heart of Zanzibar. Wander the winding historic unpaved alleyways of Stone Town passing by balconies and gigantic wooden carved doors along the way.
Get lost and spend hours exploring the streets and squares, drinking potent coffee from pavement vendors and buying sweetmeats from tiny cafes. Keep an eye out for tinga-tinga paintings, antique shops, beautifully printed cloths (kangas and kikois worn by local people), little carved chests with copper inlays, and spices – all beautiful presents or memories to take home. Transfer to the tropical haven of Jambiani for a relaxing few days as a group.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Settle into island life and explore during some free time.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani
Day 9: Beach day in Zanzibar
Wake up in this island paradise and get ready to seize the day. You'll be exploring one of the world's great cultural crossroads… think Africa meets Arabia and add the Indian Ocean into the mix as the cherry on top.
The day is yours to spend as you choose; head out for a diving experience, grab some goggles and go snorkelling, hop aboard a sailing trip, or just lounge on the beach and relax. Zanzibar's tropical setting, unique culture, and active beach-party scene make this place a very enjoyable East African Indian Ocean experience.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Do as much or as little as you'd like on this island slice of paradise.Accommodation - S&S Hotel Jambiani
Day 10: Stone Town
Your most difficult task today is going to be pulling yourself away from the beauty that surrounds you in Jambiani. Travel back to Stone Town on the other side of the island and explore the heart of Zanzibar.
The tour ends in the late morning.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Dana G. - Traveled, October 2023
Good experience overall but a few complaints.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Mohammad Sadegh M. - Traveled, November 2023
Some transportation methods were quite uncomfortable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/03/2023
Aleksandar M. - Traveled, November 2023
Lots of driving on the trip. Inclusion of Kilimanjaro base with an extra day that splits driving from Arusha to Dar es salaam over two days would bump it to a perfect 10. Serengeti and Zanzibar are both fantastic and I love that the base value of this trip is incredible on it's own.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Sophie A. - Traveled, November 2023
it's all organized for you, great for meeting like-minded people
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Timothy M. - Traveled, November 2023
Extremely well organized trip that packed so much into 10 days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Stephanie N. - Traveled, November 2023
Fairly good value for money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Claire D. - Traveled, November 2023
Downsides inherent with group travel, poor experience with group dynamics.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/19/2023
Maike D. - Traveled, October 2023
Great experience, great guides, really nice hotels, good food on the camping trip, great value for money
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
Matthias G. - Traveled, October 2023
The trip was perfectly organized, the accommodations matched and exceeded expectations and the CEOs did a wonderful job guiding us through the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/29/2023
Jade H. - Traveled, September 2023
The bus journey from Arusha to Dar es Salaam was just far too much for one go.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Megan M. - Traveled, September 2023
First time with G Adventures and we had an amazing time! Eddy (Edward) was a fabulous guide and really pulled out all the stops to make sure everyone was always happy and enjoying the trip. We met a lot of people on the tour who had also traveled 3 or more times on G Adventures tours so that clearly speaks to the consistent quality of the tours.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Giulia F. - Traveled, September 2023
Good overview of the country, good staff and assistance.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Salina v. - Traveled, September 2023
Travelling with a young group, who all love to explore
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/08/2023
Sasha M. - Traveled, September 2023
Takes all the planning out of the trip with good itineraries
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2023
Amelie K. - Traveled, September 2023
It was a quite good trip with mostly good organization
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2023
Sandra S. - Traveled, April 2023
My tour guide montesart from my Jordan 4/9/23 tour was amazing!! He was so professional, caring and helpful!! I greatly appreciated him as an exceptional tour guide and person! He was a fountain of knowledge and so approachable and willing to share.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2023
Stephanie K. - Traveled, August 2023
Depends on the preferred mode of travel of individuals
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Emma G. - Traveled, September 2023
Worth the money, able to meet a variety of people & travel with ease
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Elizabeth M. - Traveled, August 2023
Great trip but on the expensive side and some of the pre departure info was out of date
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/10/2023
Timothy L. - Traveled, August 2023
Informative and interesting guides. Pleasant accommodations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/03/2023
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