Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi to Masai Mara
Your trip begins with a meet and assist service at the international airport where someone helps you through immigration and customs. From there you'll transfer to the domestic airport for a light aircraft flight to Masai Mara National Reserve. Once you arrive, you'll head straight to Saruni Wild Camp to check in, settle into your room, and have dinner before your first night.
- Start point
- Nairobi, Kenya (Upon landing the international airport, our driver will pick you to Saruni Wild Camp to spend your four nights while exploring nature)
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Hearty dinner from 7:00 to 8:00 PM)
- Accommodation
- Lodge (Saruni Wild Camp)
Included Activities
- Meet and assist service at international airport
- Transfer to domestic airport
- Light aircraft flight to Masai Mara National Reserve
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve 
- Day 2
Masai Mara
After breakfast you'll head out on a morning game drive across the plains where you might see zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino, elephants, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Following lunch back at camp, you'll take a guided nature walk through the bush. Then at 8:00 PM you'll head out on a night game drive that runs until about 11:00 PM to spot nocturnal creatures like aardvarks and honey badgers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Lunch (Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM), Dinner (Dinner from 7:00 to 8:00 PM)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Saruni Wild Camp)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara
- Guided nature walk
- Night game drive (approximately 3-4 hours)
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara with champagne breakfast
- Visit to local Maasai villages
- Visit to Maasai markets
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 3
Masai Mara
Start with breakfast and then head out on a morning game drive where you'll see zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino, elephants, and the big cats roaming the plains. After lunch you'll do a guided nature walk through the bush. As evening comes you'll have dinner and then head out for a three-hour night game drive to spot animals like aardvarks and honey badgers that come out after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Lunch (Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM), Dinner (Dinner from 7:00 to 8:00 PM)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Saruni Wild Camp)
Included Activities
- Morning game drive in Masai Mara
- Guided nature walk
- Night game drive (approximately 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon flight over Masai Mara with champagne breakfast
- Visit to nearby Maasai villages
- Visit to Maasai markets
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 4
Masai Mara
Following breakfast you'll start with an early morning game drive where herds of zebra, impala, gazelle, and wildebeest fill the plains along with buffalo, rhino, elephants, and the big cats. In the afternoon you'll go on a peaceful nature walk before having dinner. Later that evening you'll take a three-hour night game drive to spot nocturnal animals like aardvarks and honey badgers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Hearty breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Lunch (Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM), Dinner (Dinner from 7:00 to 8:00 PM)
- Accommodation
- Camping (Saruni Wild Camp)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Masai Mara
- Peaceful nature walk
- Night game drive (approximately 3 hours)
Optional Activities
- Optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise over Masai Mara with champagne breakfast
- Visit to a Maasai village or market
Landmarks Masai Mara National Reserve - Day 5
Masai Mara to Zanzibar
You'll start with an early morning game drive to catch the final sights of Masai Mara, then come back for breakfast. After that you head to the airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Nairobi. From Nairobi you'll board a connecting flight to Zanzibar. Once you arrive on the island you'll be transferred to your hotel in Stone Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zanzibar Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive in Masai Mara
- Light aircraft flight to Nairobi
- Connecting flight to Zanzibar
- Transfer to accommodation in Stone Town
Landmarks Stone Town 
- Day 6
Stone Town, Zanzibar
After breakfast you'll wander through Stone Town's winding alleyways where you can see ancient stone houses with intricately carved wooden doors, Arabian arches, and balconies. Following lunch you'll visit cultural landmarks including the Portuguese Fort, old Dhow Port, Old Slave Market, Sultan's Palace, House of Wonders, Livingstone House, and the historic Hamamni and Persian Baths. Each area shows a different part of Zanzibar's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:30 to 8:00 AM), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zanzibar Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Stone Town's alleyways and architecture
- Visit to Portuguese Fort
- Visit to old Dhow Port
- Visit to Old Slave Market
- Visit to Sultan's Palace
- Visit to House of Wonders
- Visit to Livingstone House
- Visit to Hamamni and Persian Baths of Kidichi
Landmarks Stone Town Portuguese Fort Dhow Port Old Slave Market Sultan's Palace House of Wonders Livingstone House Hamamni and Persian Baths of Kidichi 
- Day 7
Stone Town to Pongwe Beach
You'll check out after breakfast and take a scenic drive to Pongwe Beach Hotel on the east coast of Zanzibar. This lodge was refurbished in 2017 and offers a laid-back atmosphere where you can relax and spend time in the sun. You'll get settled into a beachfront room on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pongwe Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Pongwe Beach Hotel
Landmarks Pongwe Beach 
- Day 8
Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar
After breakfast at the hotel you'll head out to explore the island. First you'll visit Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys, blue velvet monkeys, African civets, and sykes monkeys. After lunch you'll go to Prison Island where you can see spice plantations and take a cultural village tour before returning to the hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Lunch (Lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pongwe Beach Hotel)
Included Activities
- Jozani Forest exploration with wildlife viewing
- Prison Island visit
- Spice plantation tour
- Cultural village tour
Landmarks Jozani Forest Prison Island - Day 9
Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar
You'll have a relaxed morning at the beach with time for sunbathing and a beach walk. Throughout the day you have plenty of leisure time and can choose what to do. If you want adventure you can explore the coral reefs by diving or snorkeling where you might see dolphins and green turtles. Zanzibar offers both quiet time and excitement depending on what appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pongwe Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Bird watching
- Windsurfing
- Kite surfing
- Sea kayaking
- Sailing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
Landmarks Pongwe Beach - Day 10
Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar
After breakfast you'll have the day to mix relaxation with adventure if you'd like. You can check out places like Jozani Forest, Prison Island, spice plantations, and cultural village tours. If you're looking for more action you can try diving, snorkeling, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking, or sailing to see what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pongwe Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Jozani Forest exploration
- Prison Island visit
- Spice plantation tours
- Cultural village tours
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Bird watching
- Windsurfing
- Kite surfing
- Sea kayaking
- Sailing
- Diving
- Snorkeling
Landmarks Jozani Forest Prison Island - Day 11
Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar
Following breakfast you can decide how to spend your day blending relaxation and adventure. Explore Jozani Forest, visit Prison Island, check out spice plantations, and see local villages. If you want excitement you can mountain bike, hike, bird watch, try windsurfing or kite surfing, go sea kayaking or sailing, or try diving and snorkeling where you might encounter dolphins and green turtles.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pongwe Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Jozani Forest exploration
- Prison Island visit
- Spice plantation tours
- Cultural village tours
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Bird watching
- Windsurfing
- Kite surfing
- Sea kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Diving
Landmarks Jozani Forest Prison Island - Day 12
Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar
You'll have time to experience Zanzibar's mix of relaxation and adventure. Walk through Jozani Forest, visit Prison Island, explore spice plantations, and spend time in local villages. If you're interested in more active pursuits you can go mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, windsurfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, and diving where you might see dolphins and green turtles.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Pongwe Beach Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Jozani Forest exploration
- Prison Island visit
- Spice plantation tours
- Local village tours
- Mountain biking
- Hiking
- Bird watching
- Windsurfing
- Kite surfing
- Sea kayaking
- Sailing
- Snorkeling
- Diving
Landmarks Jozani Forest Prison Island - Day 13
Zanzibar to Home
On your final morning you'll have breakfast and then check out of your hotel. You'll get a ride to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, which marks the end of your Kenya safari and Zanzibar holiday. It's time to say goodbye to the island as you head to your flight home, carrying memories of your trip with you.
- End point
- Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi, Tanzania (After breakfast your driver will take you to Abeid Aman Karume International Airport for your flight to home)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast from 7:00 to 7:30 AM)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
Landmarks Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
