MASAI MARA & ZANZIBAR
A superb combination offering some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa along with Africa's finest beaches. The safari starts with a flight to the luxury tented camp of Kicheche Mara Camp on the plains of the Masai Mara.
Wildlife viewing starts from the camp itself as the area is surrounded with a vast array of plains game and predators. There are also escorted bush walks available from the camp. Leave the Mara late in the afternoon on day 4 and overnight in Nairobi in order to connect with the early morning flight to Zanzibar.
On the Spice Isle you have two nights in the historic Stone Town followed by two nights on the beautiful beach of Kiwengwa.
Day 1 - Masai Mara
Transfer from your hotel or JKIA International Airport to Wilson Airport
for your 10am flight to the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The scenic flight
takes just under an hour and you will be met at the airstrip by your Kicheche
Camp guide.
Game drive en-route to the camp where you can sit down to enjoy an al-fresco lunch whilst gazing over the plains of the Masai Mara. Relax at camp until afternoon tea then set off for a game drive until sundown. Overnight at Kicheche Mara Camp Kicheche Mara Camp is a luxury bush camp hidden away in a grove of trees on the Aitong plains of the Masai Mara.
There are a maximum of 20 guests, all staying under canvas in this intimate camp situated in prime wildlife habitat The Masai Mara Game Reserve, is probably the most famous in Africa. Rising grassland nearly 2000m above sea level, watered by the Mara river and covering an area of 1500 sq. km. The Mara is well known for the part it plays in the seasonal (June/Sept) migration from the Serengeti of 200,000 Zebra, 300,000 Thomson Gazelle and 1.3 million Wildebeest following the annual rains. The Mara region however provides for wonderful game viewing year round. In all 95 mammal, amphibian and reptile species plus 485 flying species excluding insects inhabit the Mara eco-system.
Days 2 & 3 - Masai Mara
Two full days to explore this incredible area and witness the interaction
of wildlife on the plains. Each day you'll be woken up just before dawn
with a hot drink brought to your tent. Set off on a game drive just as
the sun rises and animal activity is at it's highest. We stop out on the
plains to have a light breakfast and we return to camp mid-morning for
a hearty brunch. The next 4-5 hours are at leisure to relax around camp.
There is always plenty of bird life to observe around camp whilst relaxing
in a hammock. You may wish to spend time in the Nyati Tent, our wildlife
library and relaxation zone. Visits to the local Masai manyattas (villages)
are available for those with an interest in Masai culture. The afternoon
game drive will start around 4pm until sundown.
Upon returning to camp you may wish to freshen up before joining us for an aperitif around the campfire. Dinner is served under the stars with the tables and surrounding trees being illuminated by candles and hurricane lamps. Overnight at Kicheche Mara Camp.
Day 4 - Nairobi
Enjoy further game drives or walks before taking the 4 pm flight to Nairobi
where you will be met and transferred to the Fairview Hotel.
Day 5 - Zanzibar
Transfer to the airport for the 07:30 flight to Zanzibar. Arrive in Zanzibar
to be met at the airport by a representative of Tembo Hotel and transferred
to the Tembo Hotel in the Stone Town. Rest of the day is available to
visit areas of interest in the Stone Town.
Tembo Hotel is located in the Stone Town and overlooks the water. The hotel is furnished with an oriental Zanzibar feel and the rooms all have en-suite facilities. Facilities include a swimming pool and a restaurant.
Day 6 - Zanzibar
A whole day in which to explore the historical Stone town wandering through
the maze of streets. Alternatively a tour of the Spice farms and plantations
around the island is a popular excursion. Overnight Tembo Hotel
Day 7 - Zanzibar
This morning you will be collected from the Tembo by a representative
from the Shooting Star. The transfer to Kiwengwa on the north-east coast
takes approximately 1 and a half hours. Your accommodation is built to
a high standard in traditional Zanzibari style with white limewashed walls,
high beamed ceilings and large windows. The Sea View Cottages all contain
beautifully hand-carved wooden Zanzibari beds draped with tailored mosquito
net canopies. Cottages and Lodge rooms are also equipped with electric
fans to complement Kiwengwa's cool sea breezes.
The Shooting Star has six spacious en-suite rooms with private verandahs overlooking the sea. The cottages are set apart from the bar and restaurant to enable residents to relax and enjoy the perfect peace and tranquility. All rooms have breath-taking views of Kiwengwa beach, the coral reef and the ocean. Overnight Shooting Star.
Day 8 - Zanzibar
A day to relax at Kiwengwa. There are some activities available such as
snorkeling, visiting Kiwengwa village, the limestone caverns or a seaweed
farm. If you wish to visit any of these places please ask your hosts for
assistance. Overnight Shooting Star
Day 9 - Homeward Bound
Depart the Shooting Star transfer to the airport in Zanzibar town for
your flight to Nairobi. Flight timings will be determined by your date
of travel.
Price Guide
Masai
Mara & Zanzibar
Safari starts and finishes in Nairobi.
Includes: 8 nights full board accommodation, game drives in 4WD vehicles
with an experienced guide, airstrip transfers, Nairobi - Masai Mara &
Nairobi - Zanzibar return flights and Reserve entrances fees.
Excludes: Visas, airport taxes,
tips and items of a personal nature.
Safari Costs from £1,295.00 Per Person
based on 2 people travelling together
(Excluding all flights to and from Africa)
Safaris subject to availability and prices
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