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Field journal

Safari in
East Africa

Tanzania, Kenya and Zanzibar. Choose your route by dates, trip length and the language of the guide.

Plan my safari Plan the Zanzibar stopover

Sketch out your safari

Where are you starting from, in which month and for how many days? The notebook splits your time between travel, nights and wildlife viewing.

Your start point and dates

Note for the monthJuly

Possible migration window

From July to October, the migration can reach the Mara. Ask which area is accessible on your dates and plan a flexible itinerary.

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Your suggested route

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Editorial example

Three days in the Masai Mara

Nairobi · 3 days · 2 nights

Two nights near the reserve and one full day devoted to one area of the Mara.

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How the days are split1 box per day
  1. Day 1 · Travel, with a possible visit
  2. Day 2 · Visit first
  3. Day 3 · Travel first
  • Travel first
  • Travel, with a possible visit
  • Visit first

The diagram shows each day's priority. Time on site depends on the road, the gates and the conditions that day.

What this format favours
One full day of wildlife viewing without changing reserve.
To check
The first and last days include the road from Nairobi. Confirm the gate and the camp's location.

Access note

Sekenani or Talek

Narok County lists these two gates. Ask which one your camp uses and how long the track takes to the area you want.

  1. Nairobi

  2. Reserve gate

  3. Camp or area

Access stages · diagram not to scale

Narok County · Maasai Mara Management Plan Checked on

See the route day by day
  1. Day 1

    Reaching the reserve

    Travel
    Nairobi → Masai Mara by road.
    Time on site
    A first slot only if your arrival time and the gate allow it.
    Overnight or return
    Night near the chosen gate.
  2. Day 2

    A day in the Mara

    Travel
    4×4 drives in the chosen area.
    Time on site
    A day devoted to wildlife viewing. The guide adapts the tracks.
    Overnight or return
    Same camp or lodge near the reserve.
  3. Day 3

    Back to Nairobi

    Travel
    Masai Mara → Nairobi by road.
    Time on site
    A short outing is possible depending on margin and entry fees.
    Overnight or return
    Arrival in Nairobi.

Two gateways to the savanna

Nairobi for the Masai Mara. Arusha for the parks of northern Tanzania.

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Kenya

Masai Mara from Nairobi
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Tanzania

Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Nyerere

Month of travel

When to go on safari?

Calving in the Serengeti, migration towards the Mara or dry tracks in Nyerere. Choose a month to see the pointers.

July

Nyerere

Dry season

The dry months generally make wildlife easier to spot. Ask which area suits your dates best.

Tanzania Tourist Board · Nyerere Checked on

Timing varies with the rains and with animal movements.

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Safaris to book on Civitatis

Compare the durations and conditions actually shown on each listing. Prices and reviews are dated.

3 h
9/10 · 194 reviews

Nairobi Free Walking Tour

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

A walk through central Nairobi, from the Supreme Court to Uhuru Park, with an English-speaking guide. Tips are not included.

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Check availability on Civitatis · Nairobi Free Walking Tour
4 h
8.4/10 · 15 reviews

Nairobi Guided Tour

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Two routes to choose from, downtown or historic, with admission and a bottle of water included. Minimum of 2 people.

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Check availability on Civitatis · Nairobi Guided Tour
4 days
8.9/10 · 14 reviews

Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru 4-Day Safari

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Four days from Nairobi, with two nights in Maasai Mara and one at Lake Nakuru, full board. Park entrance fees are paid separately.

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Check availability on Civitatis · Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru 4-Day Safari
3 days
8.2/10 · 10 reviews

3-day safari in the Masai Mara

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

From Nairobi by safari jeep, with two nights in a camp and one full day in the reserve. Reserve entry is paid separately.

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Check availability on Civitatis · 3-day safari in the Masai Mara
7 days
8.3/10 · 6 reviews

7-Day Safari to National Parks in Kenya

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Seven days from Nairobi through Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate and Amboseli, with six nights of full board and park entry included.

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Check availability on Civitatis · 7-Day Safari to National Parks in Kenya
6–8 days
10/10 · 5 reviews

North Tanzania 6 Day Safari

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Six days from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with a private 4x4 and driver, meals and park entry included. A Zanzibar extension is optional.

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Check availability on Civitatis · North Tanzania 6 Day Safari
8–12 days
10/10 · 2 reviews

North Tanzania 8 Day Safari

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Eight days from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, with an English-speaking guide, meals and park entry included. A Zanzibar extension is optional.

From €3,548.37Checked on Generated illustration
Check availability on Civitatis · North Tanzania 8 Day Safari

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INDIAN OCEAN

After the savanna, Zanzibar

Book your safari days and the trip to the island first. Keep half a day for Stone Town, then choose your stretch of coast according to the tide and the transfer from your hotel.

Read the Zanzibar guide
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Frequently asked questions

Tanzania or Kenya for a first safari?

With three days from Nairobi, pick the Masai Mara. With several days from Arusha, combine the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. From Zanzibar, look at Nyerere if you only have one day.

How do I check the guide's language?

The listing says whether it is a guide or a host and which languages are offered. Choose the option in your language on the booking site.

What can I do in Zanzibar in two days?

Keep half a day for Stone Town and a full day for Prison Island and Nakupenda. Confirm the tide and where the boat leaves from.

How much time do you really spend in the park?

Count the drive to the gate, the transfer between parks and the way back. On three days in the Masai Mara from Nairobi, the example sets aside one full day in the reserve.