Itinerary Highlights
- Big Five Safari in the Masai Mara
- Down time on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar
- Walking tour of Stone Town
What's Included
- Flights
- Accommodation Throughout
- Transfers
13 nights from £5,250 - £6,270 per person
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Our Kenya safari and Zanzibar beach holiday takes you to Kenya's game-rich Masai Mara, the Unesco / World Heritage site of Stone Town and the white sand beaches of Zanzibar. Stay in comfortable safari tents at Governors' Camp, with en suite bathrooms and flush loos. In Stone Town your base is a gorgeous converted Zanzibari palace, followed by 6-nights at the lovely Pongwe beach Lodge. Ref 564476
Itinerary
Day 1 Take the direct British Airways flight
Take the direct British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Nairobi it is a day flight and arrives in the evening. On arrival you will be collected and transferred to your hotel - Ole Sereni - in Nairobi for the night.
Day 2 Masai Mara - Governors' Camp
On arrival this morning you will be transfered to the domestic airport - Wilson for your light aircraft flight to Governors' Camp.
Transfer by light aircraft to the game-rich Masai Mara for a 3-night stay at the classic tented Governors' Camp, with all meals, game activities and park fees included.
Governors' is a traditional safari camp in the heart of the Masai Mara.
Day 3 Masai Mara Safari
Your day starts with a early morning wake up call and a hot cup of coffee before heading out to catch sight of variety of wildlife on offer. The early morning is the best time to see the animals as they are the most active, out hunting before the heat of the day forces them to take cover in the shade before heading out again in the early evening. Your schedule usually follows their lead. You can return to camp for a midday snooze before heading out again or you can have a picnic breakfast and lunch packed for you and head all day.
Return as the sun sets for a shower then meet around the campfire to exchange stories before sitting down for a fabulous three course meal.
Staying at
Governors' Camp
Day 4 Masai Mara Safari
Governors' Camp offers a range of activities from game drives in the Masai Mara reserve to hot air ballooning or a walking safari. You may also opt to visit one of the community projects that the lodge is involved in or learn about the masai culture.
Staying at
Governors' Camp
Day 5 Stone Town, Zanzibar
After your final game drive, fly by light aircraft to Nairobi and take the evening flight to Zanzibar Island, where you stay in a Suite for one night at the Zanzibar Palace Hotel in Stone Town, breakfast included.
This award winning hotel is located right in the heart of Stone Town and within walking distance of all the historical sites that you will get to see on your morning guided walk.
Staying at
Zanzibar Palace Hotel
Day 6 Zanzibar Beach
After breakfast you will be taken on a morning guided walking tour of historical Stone Town, a Unesco World Heritage site. wandering around the maze of narrow alleyways which are too narrow for cars and are lined with houses, shops and bazaars.
Later you will be transferred to your hotel, a small lodge set on a palm-lined, white sand beach, where you stay for a relaxing 6 nights in a garden room, breakfast and dinner included.
Day 7 Days at leisure
Spend your days relaxing here spending time by the pool or in the main area which has plenty of space to find your own spot. For the more active there is the option to dive the world famous Mnemba Atoll. Or a visit to see the Colubus Monkeys (additional charge)
Staying at
Pongwe Beach Hotel
Day 12 Check-out after breakfast, afternoo...
Check-out after breakfast, afternoon transfer to Zanzibar Airport for return overnight flight via Nairobi to London Heathrow.
Day 13 Early morning arrival into London H...
Early morning arrival into London Heathrow.
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Pricing Information & Dates
13 nights from £5,250 - £6,270 per person
Itinerary Dates
Pricing
1st Jan 2024 -
30th Jun 2024
30th Jun 2024
£5,250
1st Jul 2024 -
31st Oct 2024
31st Oct 2024
£6,270
1st Nov 2024 -
15th Dec 2024
15th Dec 2024
£5,250
Candice Buchan
Travel Specialist
Price Includes
- Return International Flights as per the itinerary
- All airport taxes and security charges
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers as specified
- Activities and excursions as specified
- All entrace fees on sightseeing tours as specified
• International flights
• Domestic flights
• Pre-paid airport taxes
• Transfers in Nairobi and Zanzibar
• Guided walking tour of Stone Town
• 3 nights at Governors' Main Camp with all meals, scheduled activities and park fees
• 1 night Zanzibar Palace with breakfast
• 6 nights at Kichanga Lodge with breakfast and dinner included
Price Excludes
- Travel Insurance
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional excursions
• Travel insurance
• Entry visa for Tanzania (US$50 per person)
• Yellow Fever Certificate
• Gratuities and items of a personal nature
• Meals, drinks and laundry services other than those mentioned in the itinerary above
Pricing Notes
For a balloon flight over the Masai Mara allow from £310 per person. This should be pre-arranged, so please mention this to your consultant when booking. Luggage restriction on safari flights is strictly 20 kilograms in total including hand luggage and in soft bags only.
Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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