Big five safari
11-Day Gorillas, Masai Mara and Zanzibar - 11 Days
$5470-6780 USD
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Safari summary
From tracking wild mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, to soaring over the plains of the iconic Masai Mara in a hot air balloon, and swimming with whale sharks in Zanzibar, we’re certain that this African adventure will be the most magical and memorable holiday you will ever take. Starting in Rwanda you’ll track endangered mountain gorillas, before spending three days in Kenya’s Masai Mara. This phenomenal holiday ends with four days on the exotic spice island on Zanzibar.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | June, July, August, September, October, November | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Night game drives
Itinerary
Day 4
Day 4 to
Day 6
Masai Mara | Nairobi
Day 6: On safari in the Masai Mara For the next three nights you will be staying in the Masai Mara in your tented camp. You’ll enjoy morning and afternoon game drives on the plains of the Masai Mara. This iconic reserve offers amazing wildlife viewing opportunities and it’s highly likely that you’ll see zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, buffalo, rhino and elephant, plus lions, cheetahs and leopards. On the next day you can join a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara followed by a champagne breakfast. You’ll also enjoy two thrilling game drives where you’ll spot an abundance of African wildlife, plus your lodge or camp may also offer the opportunity for a night game drive where you’ll see nocturnal animals such as aardvarks and honey badgers. There are a range of other activities you can participate in during your time in the Masai Mara, including cultural visits to Maasai villages and markets, guided bush walks, horse riding, and black rhino tracking experiences. Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya) Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara NR – See all animals ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon HippoCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Accommodation: Kilima Camp • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR Meals & Drinks: • All meals included • Drinks not included 5 - 6- 7 Fly to Zanzibar & transfer to the beach Today you’ll enjoy an early morning game drive before being driven to the airstrip in time for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Nairobi where you’ll board a connecting flight to the exotic island of Zanzibar. You will be met on arrival in Zanzibar and driven to your accommodation where you will stay for the next four nights. We offer a range of accommodation options on the island and we will ensure that we match you to the most suitable accommodation for your requirements and sense of style – whether that is a rustic beach lodge or a luxurious 5 star resort. Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Beach, Tanzania) Accommodation: Z Hotel • Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar Meals & Drinks: • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) • Drinks not included 8
Day 8
Day 8 to
Day 10
Masai Mara
Day 10: Zanzibar Beaches You’ll spend the next three days enjoying Zanzibar at your leisure. With its beautiful sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and colourful coral reefs, Zanzibar is the perfect destination for post-safari relaxation. Should you wish to be active there are plenty of excursions that you can join, including visits to historic Stone Town, Jozani Forest, Prison Island, the spice plantations and cultural tours to local villages. There’s also a wide choice of adventure activities that you can participate in, including mountain biking, hiking, bird watching, wind surfing, kite surfing, sea kayaking and sailing, plus the island has fantastic coral reefs which are perfect for diving and snorkelling – and you may even be lucky enough to see dolphins, green turtles and, at certain times of the year, whale sharks. Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Beach, Tanzania) Accommodation: Z Hotel • Mid-range hotel located in or near Zanzibar Meals & Drinks: • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) • Drinks not included 9- 10- 11 nternational Inbound Flight Sadly your ‘Gorillas, Masai Mara and Zanzibar’ adventure has come to an end. After a final breakfast at your hotel you’ll check-out of your accommodation and you’ll be driven to back to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) for your flight home. Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Beach, Tanzania) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) • Drinks not included End of tour
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