12 Days Safari in Kenya and Zanzibar
This 12-day Kenya and Zanzibar holiday combines Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and the Maasai Mara with Stone Town and a beach stay. Begin with an arrival night in Nairobi, explore Kenya's safari parks, then travel via Nairobi to Zanzibar.
This Kenya safari and Zanzibar beach holiday includes three nights in the Maasai Mara before the island transfer, followed by Stone Town and three nights at your selected beach hotel. Review the accommodation categories and flight connections when planning your preferred departure dates.
12 Days Safari in Kenya and Zanzibar – Overview
- Day 1- Arrival at Nairobi
- Day 2 & 3 - Amboseli National Park
- Day 4 - Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
- Day 5 -7 Maasai Mara Game Reserves
- Day 8 Maasai Mara Game Reserves to Nairobi to Zanzibar
- Day 9 - 11 Beach Relaxation
- Day 12- Departure
Day 1
Arrival at Nairobi
Pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
You will be met at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a ride to the town hotel, where you spend your first night in the heart of Nairobi city.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 2 & 3
Amboseli National Park
Mount Kilimanjaro, Elephants of Amboseli
Spending two days in Amboseli National Park offers a fantastic opportunity to experience one of Kenya’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries. The programme for Days 2 and 3 is outlined below:
Day 2: Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive
– Morning: Arrive in Amboseli from Nairobi. The journey takes about 4-5 hours by road, or a short flight can be arranged.
– Afternoon: After settling into your accommodation, embark on your first game drive. Amboseli is known for its large herds of elephants and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
– Evening: Enjoy a sunset game drive, an ideal time for photography.
– Night: Have dinner at your lodge or camp, often with views of wildlife in the distance.
Day 3: Full Day in Amboseli
– Early Morning: Start with a morning game drive. Early hours are great for spotting nocturnal animals and catching the sunrise over Kilimanjaro.
– Breakfast: Return to your lodge or camp for breakfast.
– Mid-Morning: Engage in optional activities such as a guided nature walk or visit a local Maasai village to learn about their culture.
– Afternoon: After lunch and some rest, head out for another game drive. This is a good time to explore different parts of the park.
– Evening: Enjoy the views and relax at your accommodation.
– Night: Have dinner and perhaps share stories around a campfire.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 4
Amboseli to Lake Nakuru
Rhinos of Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru National Park
– Morning: Travel to Lake Nakuru (6-7 hours). Lunch en route.
– Afternoon: Game drive focusing on flamingos and rhinos.
– Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge/camp in Nakuru.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 5 -7
Maasai Mara Game Reserves
Lake Nakuru to Maasai Mara Game Reserves
Lake Nakuru Exploration and Travel to Maasai Mara
Depart to Maasai Mara after morning exploration, depending on the location of your safari lodge.
After that, you will drive to Maasai Mara, where you will arrive at Sunset for the night.
You will spend the next three nights at Maasai Mara Game Reserves
Day 8
Maasai Mara Game Reserves to Nairobi to Zanzibar
Maasai Mara to Zanzibar’s Stone Town
Our last day on safari ending by an early morning game drives en route to the airstrip for a flight to Nairobi Wilson airport, upon arrival you will be transfered to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for a flight to Zanzibar’s Stone town.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 9 - 11
Beach Relaxation
Zanzibar Beach Stay
Spend the next three nights at your selected beach hotel on a full-board basis, with accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner included in the package. Optional activities such as snorkelling, diving, a Prison Island visit, Jozani Forest or Safari Blue can be arranged at an additional cost.
Accommodations
Mid-Luxury
Luxury
High-End
Day 12
Departure
Drop off at Zanzibar Airport
After a great holiday to Kenya’s National Parks and Zanzibar Beach Island, our safari ends, where we will drive you to Zanzibar Airport for a flight back home or to other destinations.