Kenya Classic with Zanzibar

Day 1  Fly to Nairobi

Day 2  Nairobi    
Welcome to Nairobi! On arrival, transfer to your hotel. If you have an early arrival, we recommend booking an additional experience. Perhaps visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or follow in the footsteps of Karen Blixen on an Out of Africa Experience.

Day 3  Nairobi to Masai Mara NR    
Travel through the tea and coffee plantations of Kenya’s highlands to the lip of the Great Rift Valley. Descending the escarpment, you will reach the Masai Mara in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive.

Day 4  Masai Mara NR    
Enjoy a morning game drive around the Masai Mara – classic safari country with wide open grasslands dotted with acacia trees. After lunch, set off on an afternoon game drive and later visit a Masai village to learn about the local culture.

Day 5  Masai Mara NR to Lake Nakuru NP    
Drive across the ‘breadbasket’ of Kenya to the shores of spectacular Lake Nakuru. Spend the afternoon spotting animals and birdlife on a game drive in the surrounding national park.

Day 6  Lake Nakuru NP to Amboseli NP
Today is a long day as you journey south. Stop at Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and then, after lunch in Nairobi or a picnic lunch en route, continue to scenic Amboseli National Park.

Day 7  Amboseli NP    
Depart for a full day of game drives, returning to the lodge for lunch before heading out for more wildlife spotting in the afternoon.

Day 8  Amboseli NP to Zanzibar, Tanzania  
Head to Nairobi airport and fly to the charming island of Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach resort.

Days 9-11  Zanzibar  
Delight in a few days of tranquil bliss surrounded by nature. Choose to snorkel around the colourful coral reefs to uncover the vast array of fantastic marine life or bask in the sun on the lovely beaches. Why not book a tour of Stone Town to learn about the fascinating history of the island as you wind through the narrow streets and bustling bazaars, visit one of the many spice farms on the island or discover the resident tortoises on Prison Island?

Days 12-13  Fly home