Kenya/Tanzania/Zanzibar Beach Holiday A 2 weeks First-Timer’s Guide

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Safari and beaches on your mind? This 2 weeks Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari itinerary to game reserves and beaches in Kenya and Tanzania could be just what you’re looking for. Spend a day with giraffes at Nairobi’s lovely Giraffe Manor and try your luck finding the Big Five at Ol Pejeta, a private wildlife refuge situated between Mount Kenya and the Aberdares foothills. Buckle up for thrilling game drives and unparalleled animal viewing in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before dipping your toes into the sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

Itinerary Summary

Nairobi: Contemporary African Art & Culture, National Museum, Nairobi National Park

Laikipia – Ol Pejeta/Solio: High Predator Density, Endangered Black Rhinos, Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Manyara and Ngorongoro: Migrating Flamingos and Lakeside Sunsets; Ngorongoro Crater, Fossils at Olduvai Gorge

Serengeti (Central): Savanna Landscapes, Balloon Rides and Walking Safaris, High Concentration of Game, Wildebeest Migration

Zanzibar: Beautiful Beaches, Swimming With Dolphins, Coral Reefs

WILDLIFE SAFARI in KENYA, AFRICA (Masai Mara)

Day 1 – 3: Nairobi

Spend some time around downtown! As East Africa’s largest metropolis, you can experience modern urban African life with colorful street markets, real African cuisine, and a thriving nightlife.

Included Activities

Giraffe Manor: Breakfast and Afternoon tea with Giraffes, Visit to Giraffe Centre, Orchid House dining, Boules & Croquet

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive Time:
You will be transferred from your current Nairobi hotel to another hotel in a private vehicle
You will be transferred from your hotel to Nairobi airport in a private vehicle
Flight to Laikipia Ol Pejeta/Solio (1 hr)
You will be transferred from Laikipia – Ol Pejeta/Solio airport to your hotel

Day 3 – 6: Laikipia – Ol Pejeta/Solio

Surprised By The Most Luxurious Safari Camp in Ol Pejeta

Ol Pejeta is a private wildlife conservancy located between the foothills of the Aberdares and the majestic snow-capped Mount Kenya. It features one of Kenya’s greatest wildlife densities and an incredible variety of animals, including the “Big Five.”

Included Activities

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp: Morning, Evening & Night game drives and Sundowner

Witness breathtaking sightings of endangered rhino and lion prides set against the evocative background of Mount Kenya. Enjoy delectable bush breakfasts that are absolutely out of this world! You can also go on fascinating night drives to see nocturnal wildlife that is rarely seen.

Kicheche Laikipia: Morning, Evening & Night game drives, bush walks, canoeing, and mountain biking

On game drives in the Central Highlands, you can see rhinos and lion prides against the evocative backdrop of breathtaking Mount Kenya. The ideal times for this are early mornings when the animals are most active, and late afternoons when the sun paints amazing colors across the horizon. You can also go on fascinating night drives to see nocturnal wildlife that is rarely seen. You might even take leisurely lunches while taking in the wild landscape around you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive Time:
You will be transferred from your hotel to Laikipia – Ol Pejeta/Solio airport
Flight to Nairobi (1 hr)
Flight via Kilimanjaro to Manyara (3-4 hrs)
You will be transferred from Manyara & Ngorongoro airstrip to your hotel

Day 6 – 8: Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro

SAFARI in TANZANIA: Lake Manyara with TREE CLIMBING LIONS and Elephant PARADISE!

Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, is breathtakingly magnificent. The Ngorongoro Crater also has one of the largest wildlife concentrations on the planet.

Included Activities

Game drive in Manyara National Park

Tree climbing lions, a once-in-a-lifetime sight, can be seen in northern Tanzania’s Manyara National Park. Manyara National Park covers 330 square kilometers and features a lake that covers 200 square kilometers of that region. Explore the park’s environment as well as its diverse flora and wildlife. Observe an African elephant, a zebra, or a beautiful cheetah hunting for prey. Giraffes, impalas, baboons, buffaloes, and monkeys are also good targets. Observe hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat at the lake. Enjoy some bird watching and try to see cormorants and storks in the air. The dry season, which lasts from July to October, is great for viewing wildlife. Birdwatching is best between November and June.

Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Drive down to the Ngorongoro Crater floor, which boasts some of the most productive and richest grazing grounds in Africa, resulting in one of the continent’s largest densities of top predators! Expect to see herds of zebras and wildebeests, as well as enormous pride of lions, hyenas, and rhinos, among many other creatures and birds. Witness breathtaking sights of enormous herds of wildlife against the backdrop of Ngorongoro’s volcanic crater and surrounding mountains. In this UNESCO World Heritage Site, drenched in surreal turquoise hues, go on thrilling game drives. Take a well-deserved break for a picnic lunch in the midst of gorgeous scenery. Before returning, savor a generous and delectable luncheon meal. (Half Day; Time of Day: Morning; Meal Included: Picnic Lunch; Fitness Level: Easy; Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, binoculars, and cameras).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive Time:
Drive to Central Serengeti (4-5 hrs)

Day 8 – 11: Serengeti (Central)

The Serengeti boasts the biggest concentration of species on our planet, with many predators such as lion, cheetah, and leopard, as well as more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra.

Included Activities

Morning & Evening game drives: Morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives allow you to experience the Serengeti’s spectacular grandeur, different terrain, and incredible species.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive Time:
You will be transferred from your hotel to the Central Serengeti airstrip
Flight to Zanzibar (2-3 hrs)
Transfer to your accommodation (1 hr)

Day 10 – 12: Zanzibar

ZANZIBAR THE SPICE ISLAND ( SPICE QUIZ, FARM TOUR & FRUIT TASTING)

Visit the spice islands! Zanzibar’s allure is legendary and deserving.

Included Activities

Tour of Victoria Falls, Boat Cruises, Island Picnics, Village Visit

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Drive Time
Transfer to airport (1 hr)
International Departure

End of the Kenya, Tanzania And Zanzibar beach holiday

Inclusions

• Accommodation and meals, as specified in the itinerary
• Activities and excursions, as specified in the itinerary
• Transportation services, as specified in the itinerary
• Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact supporting you during your trip
• Carbon emissions offsetting for your trip

Inclusions

• Tips and personal expenses
• Visa and tourism fees
• Travel, health, and cancellation insurance
• International airfare
• Entrance fees and meals, unless mentioned in the itinerary description

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