8 Days Masai Mara, Amboseli & Zanzibar Safari & Beach Holiday

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, begin your scenic drive to Maasai Mara through the Great Rift Valley, stopping at viewpoints for breathtaking photos.

Arrive at your lodge or luxury tented camp in time for lunch. After some relaxation, depart for your first afternoon game drive. The vast golden plains of Maasai Mara are home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.

You may encounter:

• Lions resting under acacia trees
• Herds of elephants and buffalo
• Cheetahs scanning the plains
• Giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests grazing

The afternoon light creates perfect photography conditions before returning to camp for dinner.

Overnight in Maasai Mara

Spend the entire day exploring different regions of the reserve. Early morning game drives offer the best chance to see predators actively hunting.

During migration season (July–October), you may witness thousands of wildebeest crossing rivers filled with crocodiles — one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth.

Your guide tracks wildlife movements using expert knowledge and communication with other rangers. A picnic lunch is served in the bush, allowing you to maximize time in the field.

Optional activity: Sunrise hot air balloon safari followed by champagne breakfast in the savannah.

Return to camp in the late afternoon for relaxation and dinner.

Overnight in Maasai Mara.

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you through changing landscapes, rural villages, and open countryside.

Arrive in Amboseli in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge. Amboseli is especially famous for its large elephant families that roam freely across open plains.

If weather permits, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a dramatic backdrop, especially in the late afternoon or early morning.

Overnight in Amboseli.

Today is dedicated to exploring Amboseli’s unique ecosystem, including swamps fed by underground water from Mount Kilimanjaro. These wetlands attract elephants, hippos, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent photography opportunities. Amboseli’s open terrain makes wildlife easier to spot compared to many other parks.

Expect to see:

• Large elephant herds at close range
• Lions and hyenas
• Zebras and wildebeests
• Flamingos and pelicans near seasonal lakes

Return to your lodge for relaxation and dinner.

Overnight in Amboseli.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar via Nairobi.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you are transferred to your beach resort. The atmosphere shifts from savannah adventure to tropical relaxation.

Spend the rest of the day unwinding by the pool or enjoying the soft white sands and warm Indian Ocean breeze.

Overnight in Zanzibar

Enjoy a full day at leisure on Zanzibar’s beautiful coastline. Swim in crystal-clear waters, relax under palm trees, or enjoy spa treatments at your resort.

Optional activities include:

• Snorkeling excursions
• Traditional dhow sunset cruises
• Spice farm tours
• Guided exploration of historic Stone Town

This day is entirely flexible based on your preferences.

Overnight in Zanzibar

Another relaxing day in paradise. For those seeking adventure, optional excursions may include:

• Snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll
• Visiting Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys
• Exploring Prison Island and giant tortoises
• Cultural village tours

Alternatively, simply enjoy uninterrupted beach relaxation.

Overnight in Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.