11-Day Luxury Kenya Safari & Zanzibar Beach Retreat

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

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) where a dedicated Gosheni Safaris representative meets you for a warm welcome and transfer to the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi in Westlands. Settle into your upscale room in Africa's tallest hotel tower, take in panoramic skyline views, receive a thorough safari briefing regarding your upcoming expedition, and spend the rest of your evening relaxing by the 5th-floor infinity pool or enjoying top-tier dining before your bush adventure begins.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi

• Luxury hotel in Nairobi (City, Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi after breakfast and descend into the Great Rift Valley, traveling across scenic landscapes to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at Entim Mara Camp in time for lunch. In the afternoon, head out on your first thrilling game drive across the open savannah, tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, and vast plains game.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Entim Mara Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Day in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara’s diverse habitats with morning and afternoon game drives. Seek out the famed Big Five, observe dense crocodile and hippo pods along the Mara River, and track predator action across the sweeping plains. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the wild surrounded by Africa’s most iconic wilderness scenery.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Entim Mara Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

Enjoy a final early morning breakfast in the Mara before driving to Lake Nakuru National Park, a world-renowned bird sanctuary framed by acacia forests and cliffside views. Check into Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge and head out on an afternoon game drive around the soda lake to spot endangered black and white rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and flamingos.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

Depart Lake Nakuru after breakfast and travel south toward Amboseli National Park, situated at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive at Soroi Amboseli Camp for lunch. Launch an afternoon game drive across the park's dusty plains and lush marshes, capturing stunning photographs of big tusker elephant herds against the snow-capped peak.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

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

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Soroi Amboseli Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Dedicate a full day to exploring Amboseli’s rich ecosystems. Early morning game drives offer clear, magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro as the sun rises. Track lions, cheetahs, zebras, and over 400 bird species around the Enkongo Narok swamps where elephants cool off. Return to camp for relaxation, swimming, and an evening campfire.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Soroi Amboseli Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Amboseli NP (Kenya)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Amboseli to Nairobi & Flight to Zanzibar

Enjoy a final morning in Amboseli before driving back to Nairobi for your scheduled flight to tropical Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, a Gosheni Safaris driver transfers you to the 5-star Meliá Zanzibar resort along the island’s northeast coast. Check in and relax with oceanfront views.

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)

Activities:

• Early morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Spend a full day unwinding along the pristine 300-meter white sand beach of Kiwengwa. Swim in the turquoise waters sheltered by a natural coral reef, lounge by the oceanfront infinity pools, or enjoy refreshing drinks at the Jetty Lounge overlooking the sea. Indulge in all-inclusive dining across six resort restaurants.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation & Excursions

Enjoy another day living at your own pace in paradise. Choose to pamper yourself at the resort’s African-inspired spa, play tennis, or engage in non-motorized water sports. Alternatively, arrange an optional excursion to historic Stone Town to explore spice markets, or take a boat trip to Mnemba Atoll for world-class snorkeling.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Savor your final full day on the island relaxing along the palm-fringed coast. Take peaceful walks along the beach, sample local Swahili-inspired dishes at Tamu restaurant, and sip sundowner cocktails while watching the sunset over the Indian Ocean. Rest and recharge before your journey home tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Meliá Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches, Tanzania)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Zanzibar Departure

Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast at the resort overlooking the Indian Ocean. Depending on your flight schedule, spend your last morning relaxing by the pool or picking up local souvenirs. Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your international departure flight, bringing your unforgettable 11-day East African expedition to a close.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar, Tanzania)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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