14-Day Masai Mara, Serengeti, & Zanzibar Quest from Nairobi
Highlights
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar
Locations Covered
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar
safari, sunandsand, cultural
Private Tour
14 Days
Easy
English
Description
Embark on a 14-day African adventure, commencing from Nairobi, Kenya. Witness the diverse wildlife of Masai Mara National Reserve. Journey to Serengeti National Park in Tanzania for more safari delights. Conclude your expedition with a serene beach retreat in Zanzibar, indulging in luxury spa treatment. Immerse yourself in cultural experiences, witness breathtaking landscapes, and enjoy leisurely beach activities. This meticulously planned tour ensures an unforgettable exploration of East Africa's diverse offerings, culminating with a departure from Zanzibar.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kenya - Nairobi
- Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are met after disembarking from the aircraft by our Customer Service Manager. The manager will assist you with customs and immigration formalities and then proceed to the arrivals lounge.
- In the Arrivals Lounge, you are met by your Host Guide and Driver who will transfer you by road to your Hotel located in the heart of the Westlands in Nairobi’s commercial, retail and entertainment suburb. (Road Transfer Time: approx. 30 minutes).
- Arriving at your hotel, you are met and assisted to your Superior Room for an afternoon and evening at leisure.
- Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi is one of the largest and most influential cities in Africa, an important commercial and financial regional hub. The only city in the world with a national park on its doorstep, Nairobi is the hub of East Africa and is packed with unique attractions, from bustling markets to fascinating historical sites such as the Karen Blixen Museum. Named after a Maasai watering hole, ‘enkare nyarobi’, which means ‘place of cool waters’, the city is also known for its leafy streets and parks. A modern city with towering skyscrapers and imposing architecture, Nairobi also boasts a beautiful skyline.
- Check-in at Radisson, Golden Tulip and/or Palacina The Residence Hotel
- Depart for a City Tour and the National Museum of Kenya
- Lunch in one of the top Restaurant
- Bomas of Kenya (tourist village) Nairobi Mamba Village, and Museum Hill
- Return to the Hotel, showers, and dinner. Overnight stay.
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Day 2: Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve
- Once you have enjoyed an early sunrise breakfast, you are met by your driver and transferred by road to Wilson Airport for your connecting Light Aircraft Transfer to Keekorok Airstrip in the Masai Mara National Reserve.\Light Aircraft Transfer Time: approx. 45 minutes
- Arriving at the Keekorok Airstrip, you are met by your guide, who will transfer you by road to your Luxury Camp on the banks of the Sand River. Upon arrival at your Camp, enjoy a leisurely check-in and lunch before you are assisted to your Tented Suite for your 3-night stay.
- Enjoy time at leisure before departing on your afternoon safari game drive
- The evening is spent overlooking the Sand River while you enjoy a dinner under the stars. Overnight stay.
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Day 3-5: Masai Mara National Reserve Wildlife & Excursions
- The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya covers an area of 1,510 square km. This vast protected landscape is one of the top wildlife destinations in Africa and is Kenya’s flagship conservation area. It has fenceless borders with several private conservancies, as well as with Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, forming the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The lack of fences allows one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth to take make place unfettered – the great migration.
- The Masai Mara was named for the Masai people who inhabit the area and for the Mara River, which flows through this great reserve. In addition to the abundant wildlife in the reserve, no Masai Mara safari would be complete without a cultural experience with the Masai people.
- Indigenous, rural and cultural experiences
For the next four, delight in the splendid Masai Mara on:
- Safari Guide Walks
- Safari Hot Air Balloon
- Sunrise Safari Game Drives
- Sunset Safari Game Drives
- Night and Stargazing Safari Game Drives
- And delicious cuisine, snacks and beverages
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Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve to Serengeti National Park
- Wake up as dawn breaks and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the River before your guide transfers you by road to the Keekorok Airstrip to connect with your Light Aircraft Transfer to the Kogatende Airstrip.
- Breakfast at the camp. After breakfast, check out with a packed lunch and transfer back to Keekorok Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi. On arrival, you will be assisted to connect to your next scheduled flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. On arrival, you will immediately be assisted to connect to your next scheduled flight departing to The Serengeti National Park.
- On Arrival at the Kogatende Airstrip, you will be met by our driver/guide at the Airstrip and transferred to the camp for check-in and relaxation.
- Settle into your Luxury Tented Suite before you set off on your afternoon/sunset safari game drive in the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park.
- Returning to your lodge in time for dinner before retiring for the evening. Overnight stay.
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Day 7-9: Serengeti National Park
- Settle into your Luxury Tented Suite before you set off on your sunset safari game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
- Returning to your lodge in time for dinner before retiring for the evening.
- The plains of the Serengeti literally seem to go on forever, stretching to the horizon and only interrupted by bizarre rock formations. The vast Serengeti ecosystem encompasses an almost continuous wildlife area of over 30,000 square kilometres, comprising the Serengeti National Park itself, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maswa Game Reserve, the Loliondo, Grumeti and Ikorongo Controlled Areas and the Masai Mara National Reserve in neighbouring Kenya.
- It is a world heritage site and is home to the Big Five, as well as over 70 smaller mammal species and more than 540 bird species, both residents and migrants.
For the next 3 days at Serengeti National Park:
- Safari Morning Game Drives
- Safari Day Game Drives
- Safari Sunset Game Drives
- Safari Night & Stargazing Game Drives
- Cultural Tours
- Delicious Cuisine and Beverages
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Day 10: Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar
- Today, enjoy your last Serengeti breakfast on safari
- Check out and pick up from your lodge
- Depart by road to Kogatende Airstrip to catch your scheduled flight leaving for Zanzibar.
- Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your beach resort, which is located along the Bwejuu- Paje beach of Zanzibar.
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Day 11-13: Zanzibar
Located along the Bwejuu–Paje beach, which was named one of the top 30 Island beaches in the world by the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine, Baraza is Zanzibar’s most exclusive boutique resort.
Baraza Resort and Spa is a 5-star all-inclusive hotel voted as one of the 60 best new hotels in the world by Condé Nast Traveler, a prestigious worldwide travel magazine. With just 30 villas, this stunning, fully inclusive resort evokes the heritage of Zanzibar, dating back to the era of the Sultans. A fusion of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand-carved cement décor, beautiful antiques, handmade furniture and intricate brass lanterns, Baraza offers unparalleled standards of luxury on the Island of Zanzibar.
The “spice island” of Zanzibar, located 26 miles off the coast of Tanzania, is a prime location from which to enjoy the Indian Ocean’s clear turquoise waters. Combine this with the stirring slave trade history that comes alive in Stone Town, and you have the perfect complement to your African safari adventure. Activities for the next 3-4 days:
- Area Tour
- Island Tour
- Stone Tower Tour
- Spice Plantation Tour
- Dolphin Tour
- Blue Safari Boat Trip
- Jozani Forest Tour
- Village Tour
- Mnemba Atoll Trip
- Sun Dhow Cruise
- Safari and Beach Town Walking Tours
- Mangapwani Coral Cave Tour
- Adventure Activities (Your days in Zanzibar will be leisurely ― you can enjoy snorkelling, swimming with dolphins, trying your hand at windsurfing, indulging in a luxurious spa treatment or two, walking through a forest filled with monkeys, or simply relaxing on the beautiful white-sand beaches. Enjoy the many amenities of your beautiful Indian Ocean beach resort. Optional activities include snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing, and enjoying the full-service spa).
- Coast Relaxation
- And daily delicious cuisine, snacks and beverages (from morning to night)
Note: Some activities are at additional expense.
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Day 14: Depart Zanzibar to Home
- Enjoy breakfast and time at leisure overlooking the Indian Ocean before you are transferred by road to Zanzibar Airport.
- Arriving at Zanzibar Airport, you bid farewell to the Resort staff and Host Guide before connecting with your International flight home. Wishing you a safe journey!
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 20 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 20 | /person |
This is a private tour |