
moderate
14 days
Should be comfortable with long vehicle days, repeated short walks, and early wake-ups for game drives; no extreme fitness required.
From Kilimanjaro’s shadow to Zanzibar’s spice-scented lanes, this 14-day itinerary strings together East Africa’s headline parks and an island finish. Expect long drives, early game drives, and wildlife spectacles offset by comfortable lodges and a beach finale.
You step out before dawn and the horizon is already working—Kilimanjaro’s cold shadow looms as the jeep’s diesel coughs to life. Dust lifts like a promise and an elephant silhouette moves through the scrub, slow and unhurried. This 14-day loop stitches together two countries’ most iconic wild places—Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro—then hands you the reward: warm Indian Ocean tides and spice-scented lanes of Stone Town.

Highland mornings and coastal afternoons vary—pack a light insulated layer plus a breathable sun shirt.
Wildlife often appears at a distance on the plains; 8–10x binoculars and a 200–400mm lens will get usable shots.
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water daily, sunscreen, and a wide-brim hat for long game drives.
ATMs can be scarce outside cities—bring small bills for tips, entrance extras, and curio stalls.
Ngorongoro’s caldera is an extinct volcanic collapse; Stone Town reflects centuries of Swahili, Omani and European trade that shaped Zanzibar’s culture.
Tourism revenues fund park management and community projects—follow guides’ rules, avoid single-use plastics, and support locally run enterprises to keep impact positive.
Crucial for spotting distant game on the plains and birdlife in trees.
Protects against sun and mosquitoes while remaining breathable.
summer specific
Useful for lodge walks and any short guided walks in parks—mud can appear during wet months.
spring specific
Keeps you hydrated on long drives and reduces plastic waste.