This 12 days Safari is a perfect combination of those who wants to explore Kenya's parks and Zanzibar Beaches. The trip starts from Nairobi ending in Zanzibar.
Tour ref. no
12 KZN
Departure / return location
Nairobi
Departure time
08,00AM
Return time
03,00pm
Safari type / style
Safari and Beach
Wear
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Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi International Airport
Arriving Kenya
After arriving in Nairobi, transfer to your hotel.
Our selection includes: Fairmont The Norfolk Ole Sereni Hemingways
Day 2
Amboseli National Park
Majestic of Kilimanjaro
Amboseli National Park stands in the shadow of snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, the Maasai’s “white mountain” and the world’s tallest free-standing mountain at 19,336 feet. Known for its large elephant population, Amboseli boasts wide, dry plains also teeming with herds of wildebeest, zebra, impala, and giraffe. Depart for the park in the morning and spot many of these magnificent mammals on your first game drive this afternoon. (B,L,D)
Early this morning visit a nearby Maasai village to meet the people before they leave to tend their cattle, and to see everyday life up close. Also, visit a local school where you have an opportunity to interact with the children and their teachers.
Then return to your lodge for breakfast and lunch followed by a late afternoon game drive. In between enjoy time to relax at your comfortable lodge in the foothills of Kilima
Day 4
Lake Nakuru
Flamingos and Rhinos of Lake Nakuru
Early morning leave the lodge to Lake Nakuru National Park, across the equator, where lies the rift valley’s most famous lake. Known all over the world for itsflamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. (B,L,D)
Our selection includes: Lake Nakuru Lodge Sarova Lion Hill Nakuru The Cliff Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 5
Maasai Mara
Big Game safari and the Great Migration
Leave Lake Nakuru today to Masai Mara, Kenya’s premier game reserve rich with animal life and the traditional homeland of the native Maasai people. Known especially for the annual migration that sees some two million wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle, along with other wildlife. These creatures migrate here from the Serengeti, the Mara sits in the Great Rift Valley and comprises 583 square miles of vast plains, acacia forests, grass-covered hills, and slow-flowing rivers.
Here, you’ll check into your luxurious tented camp,then take your first game drive of this park. (B,L,D)
Our selection includes: Ashnill Mara Mara Sopa Lodge Mara Serena Lodge Keekorok Lodge Tplilikwani Camp Mara Leisure Camp Saruni Camp Sala's Camp Governor's Camp Kicheche Camp
Day 6 & 7
Two days exploring Maasai Mara
Lions and the Big 5 of Kenya
Spend two days “on safari,” venturing out on early morning and late afternoon game drives during prime viewing hours to glimpse some of the lion, leopard, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, gazelle, wildebeest, elephant, buffalo, hippo, rhino, and other wildlife that call the Mara home. (B,L,D)
Day 8 & 12
Departure to Zanzibar
Maasai Mara to Zanzibar
After an early morning breakfast you drive to Nairobi for afternoon flight to Zanzibar. You will spend 4 nights on the island. On arrival at Zanzibar you will be met and drive to hotel for the night. Last day transfer to airport is included during your stays
Our recommendations: Gold Zanzibar Kilindi Zanzibar The Residence Zuri Zanzibar Konokono Beach Resort The Sands Pongwe Beach Hotel
