11-Day Kenya Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday – Tsavo, Amboseli, Masai Mara & Zanzibar

Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park

You will be picked up from your hotel or the airport at 6:00 am to begin your safari. Drive to Tsavo East National Park, arriving in time for lunch and a short rest.

Enjoy a late-afternoon game drive in one of Kenya’s largest national parks, known for its vast savannahs and exceptional wildlife viewing. Animals commonly seen include lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hyenas, elephants, buffalos, antelopes, ostriches, and a variety of migratory birds (especially from October to January).

Dinner & Overnight at Tarhi Camp / Voi Safari Lodge

Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park

Begin with an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast. Depart for Tsavo West National Park, arriving in time for lunch.

In the late afternoon, visit the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, a protected area working to restore the endangered black rhino population. Continue with a game drive to spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, and buffalos before returning to your lodge.

Dinner & Overnight at Ngulia Lodge

Day 3: Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park

Start with a sunrise game drive and a visit to Mzima Springs, where you can explore on foot and observe hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish, and lush vegetation.

Return for breakfast, check out, and continue to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Relax before your afternoon game drive where you’ll encounter herds of elephants and enjoy views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Dinner & Overnight at Sentrim Amboseli / Kibo Safari Camp

Day 4: Full Day in Amboseli

Spend the entire day exploring Amboseli, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning scenery. On a clear day, the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro offers a spectacular backdrop for photography.

Common wildlife sightings include elephants, buffalos, zebras, cheetahs, lions, hyenas, baboons, giraffes, hippos, and over 425 bird species.

Dinner & Overnight at Sentrim Amboseli / Kibo Safari Camp

Day 5: Amboseli – Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart Amboseli for Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive across the lake shores, home to flamingos, pelicans, white and black rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalos, and other wildlife.

Dinner & Overnight at Flamingo Hill Tented Camp / Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 6: Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy breakfast before departing for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive for lunch, then embark on your afternoon game drive. The Mara is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five.

Dinner & Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 7: Full Day in Maasai Mara

Begin with an early morning game drive followed by a hearty breakfast. You may then remain in the park for a full-day wildlife experience with packed lunch.

Spot predators and grazing animals such as zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and gazelles. Visit the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles.

Dinner & Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge

Day 8: Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Zanzibar

Enjoy breakfast before your transfer back to Nairobi. You’ll board a scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a hotel representative will meet you and transfer you to your beach resort on a full-board basis.

Dinner & Overnight at Karafuu Beach Hotel / Z Hotel

Day 9 & 10: Zanzibar Beach Experience

Spend the next two days relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar or swimming in the turquoise Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar offers spectacular coral reefs, making it one of the world’s premier diving destinations. Optional excursions include snorkeling, diving, spice tours, and visits to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in culture, markets, and history.
Dinner & Overnight at Karafuu Beach Hotel / Z Hotel

Day 11: Zanzibar – Fly to Nairobi – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi. Connect with your international flight home as you reflect on the unforgettable experiences from your Kenya Tanzania Zanzibar safari adventure.