We at African safaris and Adventures believe that Zanzibar holidays are one of the most relaxing and 'time out' experiences. After a Kenya safari or Tanzania safaris the best way to unwind is just to relax on an island paradise. Zanzibar vacations offer stylish, comfortable hotel accommodation, with beach ocean views that will invite you to explore the coral reefs effortlessly. Zanzibar is also the ideal romantic retreat, where romance steals the evening with candlelight dinners and romantic private walks. Beach barbeques tantalize your taste buds with cuisine fresh from the sea.
Day 1: Nairobi
Upon arrival, transfer from Nairobi airport to Nairobi Serena Hotel (a member of the `Leading Hotels of the World) for an overnight on bed and breakfast.
Day 2 + 3: Nairobi - Samburu Game Reserve
After breakfast, drive through ever changing landscapes to the plains of Samburu for game viewing drives in this area of dramatic scenery and unusual animal species. Meals and overnight Samburu Serena Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 4: Samburu - Mount Kenya National Park
After breakfast morning drive to Mount Kenya National Park to Mountain Lodge Serena, the premier tree lodge ever to be constructed in Mount Kenya. Afternoon is free for an optional nature walk - USD 30 per person. From the safety and comfort of the famous forest lodge, guests can enjoy night game viewing of animals gathering to drink at the floodlit waterhole. Dinner and overnight at Serena Mountain Lodge, B, L, D.
Day 5: Mount Kenya - Great Rift Valley Lake
After breakfast, descend from the lush highlands into the Rift Valley with its stunning volcanic landscapes. Arrive at Lake Nakuru for lunch and afternoon game viewing. The lake attracts thousands of lesser and greater flamingos among other tens of species of birds. There are a variety of bird species to watch in this lake. Not only does this lake boast of being a bird’s paradise, it is also a rhino sanctuary for the highly endangered black and white rhinos. Other animals found here include cheetahs, leopards, lions, waterbucks, zebras, gazelles, Rothschild Giraffe amongst many other others. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 6, 7 & 8: Great Rift Valley - Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast drive to the Masai Mara to arrive in time for lunch. Prolific in its wildlife, Maasai Mara is Kenya’s finest game reserve. Elephant and buffalo abound in the riverine forests, and herds of antelope and unusual lesser species may be seen on the endless plains together with attendant predators such as lion, cheetah and leopard. Meals and overnight Mara Serena Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 9: Masai Mara - Nairobi - Lake Manyara National Park
Morning game viewing. After breakfast, enjoy a scenic flight over the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi. Connect with another flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Lunch at Mountain Village Serena. Drive to Lake Manyara. Enjoy panoramic views over the escarpment of the Great Rift Valley. Meals and overnight Lake Manyara Serena Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 10 & 11: Lake Manayara - Serengeti National Park
A morning game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park with its variety of habitats ranging from dense forest, to groundwater swamp and open savannah. Lunch at the lodge, after which continue to the Serengeti plains. Morning and afternoon game viewing drives in the Serengeti. Look out for the vast herds of wildebeests, zebra, lion and cheetah that may be spotted on rocky outcrops. Meals and overnight Serengeti Serena Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 12 & 13 : Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast retrace your steps by driving to Ngorongoro Crater, Stopping en route to visit the small archaeological museum at Olduvai Gorge where Louis and Mary Leakey found the fossilized remains of man’s oldest ancestors. Lunch and the afternoon enjoying the awesome view of the Ngorongoro crater 600 meters below. After an early breakfast the next day, descend to the crater floor for a full day's game viewing in the crater with picnic lunch. The wonderful variety of wildlife and stunning landscape make Ngorongoro one of the natural wonders of the world. Meals and overnight Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 14: Ngorongoro Crater - Zanzibar
After breakfast return to Arusha for lunch and afternoon flight to The Spice Island of Zanzibar. Met and assisted to your cultural Stone Town Hotel, Zanzibar Serena Inn for the night on half board, B,L,D.
Day 15: Stone Town - Zanzibar Beach Stay
After breakfast, enjoy tour of the Cultural Stone Town and Spice Tour. Later transfer to your beach resort for leisure and relaxation for three nights stay on half board accommodation in Ocean Paradise Beach Resort, B,D.
Day 18: Zanzibar - Nairobi - Departure
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to Nairobi from where you will connect with your flight back home after an exciting African Safaris, B.
Tour Cost Includes:
•Guarantee price/guarantee safari on confirmation
•All ground transport on safari in a comfortable safari van in Kenya and Land cruiser in Tanzania
•Full board accommodation whilst on safari except in Nairobi where it is on bed and breakfast
•Meal plan as described, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner
•Accommodation in double/twin/triple room.
•All park entrance fees to include government taxes
•Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
•All game drives as detailed in the itinerary
•All local airport transfers
•Bottled mineral water whilst on safari
•Guided Stone Town and Spice tour
•Local airfares, Masai Mara - Nairobi - Kilimanjaro -Zanzibar - Nairobi
•Temporary enrolment with Flying Doctors for medical evacuation (excludes hospitalisation etc)
Tour Cost Excludes:
•Tips
•Departure tax in Zanzibar - US$ 25 per person value
•Laundry
•Beverages/Drinks
•International flights
•Visas to Kenya/Tanzania
•Optional extras and items of a personal nature
•Any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
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hotel providing a range of facilities to keep the whole family entertained or a pampering break in an indulgent spa hotel - we have the perfect
Africa holiday for you. We know from our customers that it’s the little touches that make a difference, and this keeps them coming year after year. All our
Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar Island holidays include private transfers in resort and tour guide services, who can provide invaluable advice on just about anything you may want to know when you get to your destination. To ensure that you have quality time and peace of mind from the very start of your luxury safari.
