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Best of Masai Mara & Zanzibar Beach

13 Days from $12,000 / person

 5 out of 5 stars Average guest rating on trip advisor

Spend 12-days exploring the stunning Masai Mara and the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar on this Best of Masai Mara Zanzibar Beach. Encounter the incredible wildlife of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve with three midrange or luxurious nights at Masai Mara Camps.

The annual wildebeest migration takes place between July and October and the wildlife drama is often at its peak, but there’s excellent game viewing all year round and the Mara is well known for its large predator population. Then you’ll leave the savannah behind and fly to tropical Zanzibar ‘The Spice Island’. Relax on the white Sand beaches of Zanzibar Beach.

Day 1

Nairobi Arrival

Pride Inn Azure Hotel Nairobi

Day 2

Nairobi – Masai Mara

Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 3-5

Masai Mara National Reserve

Ashnil Mara Camp

Day 6

Masai Mara – Nairobi - Zanzibar

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Day 7-11

East Coast / North of Zanzibar Island

Dream of Zanzibar

Day 12

Beach Resort -Zanzibar Airport - Back home.

Day1: Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) you’ll be met and transferred to your own booked accommodation to recover from your journey.


Overnight in Nairobi


Hotel

Pride Inn Azure Hotel Nairobi

DAY 2: Nairobi – Masai Mara

Pick up from your hotel or airport and commence the drive to Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley view point where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Arrive in time for lunch at the camp. At 4:00pm depart for a game viewing drive in the Mara Reserve,

ends at 6:00pm. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting.


Hotel

Ashnil Mara Camp

Meals

Full Board



DAY 3-5: Masai Mara National Reserve


Enjoy early morning, afternoon and early evening game drives in the Masai Mara in search of the area’s predators and their prey. The general wildlife is abundant and you can also look forward to fascinating nature walks led by your Masai guide, who will teach about the Masai way of life. Experience a picnic lunch, breaking up the day with time to relax-later return to the camp for dinner where the chef will spoil you with fresh bread, salads and mouth watering cuisine that can be enjoyed in the communal dining tent.


Hotel

Ashnil Mara Camp

Meals

Full Board


Day 6: Masai Mara – Nairobi - Zanzibar

Depart after breakfast at the camp, check out and drive back to Nairobi. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon – transferred to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.


Arriving in Zanzibar International Airport, you’ll be met by our guide and transferred to your booked accommodation in Stone Town.


Hotel

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

Meals

Full board


DAY 7-11: East Coast / North of Zanzibar Island

The next 5-nights are spent relaxing on the white sand beaches, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean and enjoying your Zanzibar beach resort at leisure.


The islands of the Zanzibar are famous for their idyllic tropical beaches and are known as the Spice Islands, for the exotic spices grown there. Visit the spice plantations to smell, see and taste the brightly colored and aromatic spices, such as turmeric, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon.


You can take some optional activities like a boat ride to one of the smaller islands to relax and explore, or go for dolphin tour, Prison Island as well as stone town tour.


Hotel

Dream of Zanzibar

Meals

Full Board


DAY 12: Beach Resort -Zanzibar Airport - Back home

After breakfast on day 12, you can relax at the resort until the time for you to be transfer to the   airport. You can store your luggage at the resort once you have checked out of your room at 10:30 and continue enjoying the resort facilities.

When it is time for your airport transfer our driver collects you at reception and drives you to the Zanzibar International Airport, where this 12-Days Best of Masai Mara and Zanzibar Beach comes to a close.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

From$12000/ person

Prices are in USD and exclude international flights. This trip price is based on low season rates for accommodation and other applicable services, and may change depending on availability, currency fluctuations and number of people traveling together. For high season prices, please contact us with your exact travel dates and preferences.

Price Includes

  • All game drives, vehicle and Park Entry Fees
  • Accommodation at Lodges/Tented Camps
  • A professional English speaking driver/Guide
  • All Foods and drinking water
  • All Taxes
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • Guide gratitude / tips recommended US$ 15 / Person / Day
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Additional Accommodation before and after the safari
  • Domestic and international flights
  • Alcohol & soft drinks (Unless specified)
  • Government imposed increases of taxes or park fees
  • Travel insurance and visas

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