7-Day From Big Game to Blue Oceans

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi - Masai Mara

Depart Nairobi early for a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley, arriving in the Masai Mara by midday. After lunch and rest, head out for an afternoon game drive across vast savannahs famed for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and abundant plains game. Your guide interprets animal behavior and tracks movement patterns as the golden light brings the plains alive. Return to the lodge for dinner, storytelling by the campfire, and an overnight surrounded by wilderness sounds.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring different sectors of the Mara, maximizing wildlife encounters. Enjoy a morning game drive when predators are most active, followed by a picnic lunch in the bush near a riverine area. The afternoon continues with searches for the Big Five and, in season, dramatic wildebeest movements. Optional cultural interaction with a Maasai community adds context to the landscape and traditions. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Accommodation:

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru

After breakfast, drive toward Lake Nakuru through changing scenery of escarpments and farmland. Enter the park for a game drive focused on rhino tracking, Rothschild giraffes, and prolific birdlife along the alkaline lake shores. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, then continue exploring viewpoints and wooded areas where leopards may be spotted. Evening at leisure with dinner overlooking the Rift Valley.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Nakuru - Nairobi - Zanzibar

Enjoy an early breakfast and a short morning drive before returning to Nairobi. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the day unwinding by the ocean, enjoying warm breezes, sunset views, and a relaxed dinner by the sea—an easy transition from safari to island life.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Beach Leisure

Wake to ocean views and a leisurely breakfast. This day is dedicated to pure relaxation—swimming, sunbathing, or optional water activities such as snorkeling or dhow sailing. The calm pace allows you to recharge after the safari days. In the afternoon, enjoy a beach walk or spa treatment, followed by a romantic sunset and dinner featuring Swahili-inspired cuisine. Overnight at the beach resort.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Culture & Spice

After breakfast, explore Zanzibar’s cultural side with an optional visit to historic Stone Town, discovering winding alleys, carved doors, and coastal history. Later, join a spice experience to learn about cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and tropical fruits that shaped the island’s past. Return to the beach in the afternoon for relaxation, swimming, and a final evening enjoying island hospitality.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Departure

Enjoy a final relaxed breakfast by the ocean, taking in the tranquil atmosphere. Depending on flight time, enjoy a last swim or souvenir shopping before transfer to the airport. Depart with lasting memories of Kenya’s wildlife encounters and Zanzibar’s soothing beaches—an ideal balance of adventure and relaxation that concludes your East African journey.

Main Destination:

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.