0800 hrs: Depart Nairobi morning for the journey through
the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive Mara National
reserve in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is
taken. Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge.
Full Board
July - October is usually the best time to visit the
Mara as you may witness part of the annual migration
drama when over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras and other
animals cross from the Serengeti (In Tanzania) in search
of water and pasture. Hot on their heels are the
predators of the savannah -lion, cheetah, wild dog,
jackal, hyena and vultures.
Spend the full day in the vast plains of Mara search for
the big five as you explore the famous Mara reserve and
experience the migration. Morning and afternoon game
drives taken. Meals and overnight at Mara Sopa
Lodge. Full Board
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Day 3: Masai Mara - Amboseli |
Pre-breakfast game drive, then depart for Amboseli via
Nairobi for lunch. Amboseli is at the foot of the
snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Late
afternoon game drive is taken. Dinner and overnight at
Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Full Board.
Full day in this photogenic park with morning and
evening game drives.
Attractions in Amboseli include: Large Herds of
Elephants, Mt. Kilimanjaro – the highest free standing
mountain in the world forms a back drop for
photographing, Observation Hill which allows an overall
view of the whole park especially the swamps and
elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water
fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose etc.
Meals and overnight at Amboseli Sopa lodge.
Full Board.
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Day 5: Amboseli - Tsavo East |
After breakfast, Proceed to Tsavo West National park.
View game en-route. Arrive in time for lunch at Shaitani
Lava Flow. Visit the Mzima Springs to view hippos,
crocodiles and variety of fish. Dinner and overnight at
Ashnil Aruba. Full Board
After breakfast, drive to Tsavo west with game drives en
route. Meals and overnight at Rhino Valley Lodge.
Full Board.
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Day 7: Tsavo – Mombasa - Zanzibar |
Take
an early morning game drive and after breakfast, depart
Tsavo for a 2 and half hour drive to Mombasa. You will
be dropped at the Mombasa international Airport to catch
a flight to Zanzibar. Arrive Zanzibar in the afternoon
where you will be you will be met by the hotel
representative and taken to your hotel in Stone town.
Overnight at Dhows Palace Hotel. Bed and
Breakfast.
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Day 8: Stone town Zanzibar |
Your program starts with a morning visit by walk on our
Historical Stone Town Tour. This tour takes you through
fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still.
With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum
(People's Palace) and the Arab Fort amongst others, it
is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You
will see Zanzibar's bustling market, winding alleyways,
ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and
countless mosques!
Overnight at Dhow Palace Hotel. Bed and
Breakfast.
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Day 9: Spice tour & Jozani Forest |
This day you will go on an excursion to the spice and
fruit plantations close to Stone town for the famous
Spice Tour. We have developed a special Spice Tour with
in depth information not only about spices, but also
organically grown herbs and a detailed description about
their traditional uses in medicine cosmetics and
cooking. After the tour we invite for an opulent lunch
at our guides' home, where you can taste the spices and
fruits. After lunch we take you to your beach resort.
On the way you pass Jozani Forest, the last habitat of
the rare endemic Red Columbus Monkey. With a local guide
you stroll through Jozani Chaka National Park and
look at the rare monkeys. If you wish you can even
wander down the boardwalk to the fascinating Mangrove
Ecosystem. .
Overnight at Evergreen Beach Bungalows.
Half Board
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Day 10: Spend Day at leisure |
Relax and unwind and enjoy the beaches of Zanzibar
Overnight at Evergreen Beach Bungalows. Half
Board.
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Day 11: Jambiani Village Tour |
In the morning you drive along the coast. Passing the
fishing villages of Bwejuu and Paje you reach Jambiani,
a fishermen village on the East coast of Zanzibar. We
offer a cultural village tour to visit villagers working
in different professions. Our guide tells about the
history of the village, you will visit a traditional
herbalist, who will show you the local medicines, herbs
and their uses, a visit to a local organically
plantation on coral stone, where farmers cultivate under
difficult circumstances, and seaweed farms run by woman.
A good chance to learn about the unique culture and the
diverse environment of Zanzibar's villages and to meet
the friendly Swahili people. We will show you real life,
not images designed for tourists.
Overnight at Evergreen Beach Bungalows. Half
Board
On this day you go to an excursion to Kizimkazi.
Situated on the southern point of the island, Kizimkazi
fishing village is home to several schools of
bottle-nosed dolphins and Humpback dolphins, which can
often be sighted following a short boat trip from the
village. If you are lucky, you may be able to swim quite
close to the dolphins, which can be a very rewarding
experience. We are doing this trip in the afternoon to
avoid the crowds of tourists in the morning, which in
big numbers disturbing the dolphins.
Overnight at Evergreen Beach Bungalows.
Half Board.
You will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport to board
your Nairobi bound flight.
Rates Based On Two People Sharing
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Season |
Per Person Sharing |
Single Room Supplement |
Period |
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Low |
US$
3490 |
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01 Apr - 15 June
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Peak |
US$
3850 |
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16 June - 31 Oct/16 Dec - 02
Jan |
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High |
US$
3610 |
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01Jan - 31 Mar /01 Nov-20 Dec |
Cost Includes:
Accommodation
on full board basis while on safari.
Transport in a 4X4 Safari Van.
Services of a professional driver guide
Park Entry Fees
One night game drive
Government Taxes
Cost Excludes:
Items personal in nature
Airport departure taxes
Extras at the lodges/Camp
All that is not mentioned above
Zanzibar Tour Includes
Flight: Mombasa
– Zanzibar – Nairobi
Airport transfers
All accommodations on bed & breakfast
Tours as per itinerary
Not Included
International airfare & flights
All items of a personal nature
Airport departure tax
Travel insurance
Visa and Passport fees
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages
