Maasai Mara, Conservancies & Coast (11n) – Luxury

On the first day of your trip, you’ll touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, receiving a VIP Meet and Greet. From here, you’ll transfer to the city’s Wilson Airport and fly out to Keekorok Airport (1 hour), before a shared road transfer to Sala’s Camp. This is a characterful property with a friendly atmosphere. Its main mess tent contains a very comfortable lounge, as well as a homely dining area and a well-stocked bar! You’ll stay in one of the camp’s seven guest tents. Each standard-size tent features a sumptuous sleeping area, smart shower room, and outside space with deckchairs. During your time here, you’ll enjoy a great range of activities. If you visit during our recommended months of July to October, your vehicle safaris will include sightings of the famous Great Migration herds, as the hundred thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles push up into the MMNR in search of good grazing! And all year round, the reserve is a dream destination for wildlife viewing.

Board basis and activities:
Game-package accommodation, including all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, bush meals, sundowners, game drives and other camp activities, bush volleyball, nature walks, children’s activities, and a laundry service.

On Day 4, you’ll have a shared road transfer from Sala’s Camp to Mara Plains. This camp has a lovely location within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, on a bend of the Ntiakitiak river and in the midst of beautiful forest. A bridge leads into the heart of the site and its communal areas, comprising a rather grand lounge, library, and dining room. Guest accommodation includes five standard-size tents, all with a pleasant bedroom, en-suite full bathroom, and wraparound deck. Among the activities offered by Mara Plains are expertly guided game drives, community visits, horse riding, and hot air balloon safaris. The conservancy’s wildlife highlights are numerous – all Big Five, smaller predators such as cheetah, hyena, jackal, and wild dog, and, as you’d expect, plenty of plains game! And there are hundreds of bird species, so it’s well worth bringing your binocs for close scrutiny of the feathery friends here.

Board basis and activities:
Game-package accommodation, including all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, scheduled wildlife-viewing activities in the Olare Motorogi and Mara North conservancies and the MMNR, transfers between camp and Olare Orok Airstrip, and a laundry service.

Come Day 7, it’s time for your beach break! You’ll have a shared road transfer from Mara Plains to Olare Orok Airstrip, and you’ll fly back to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport (1 hr 15 mins). From here you’ll fly to Zanzibar’s international airport (1 hr 45 mins), before having another shared transfer to Zawadi Hotel. Located on the island’s scenic Michamvi peninsula, this property boasts breathtaking views across the Indian Ocean. Its communal facilities include the sophisticated Mali Mali Lounge & Bar, in addition to a chic dining room and stylish beach bar. There’s also a nature gym and an infinity pool! You’ll spend your nights here in one of the hotel’s nine private villas. Spaced along the ocean front, each offers a deluxe double bedroom, en-suite full bathroom, plush seating area, and a private terrace. Zawadi is a high-quality base from which to explore Zanzibar’s south-east coast and farther afield. As well as getting energetic with a few watersports, you can take trips to the island’s main attractions or simply relax on the beach during the final few days of your holiday.

Board basis and activities:
All-inclusive accommodation, including three meals daily, afternoon tea, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, use of gym and tennis court, rental of snorkelling equipment, rental of kayaks, rental of reef shoes, and internet access in public areas and rooms. 

On the last day, you’ll have a shared road transfer back to Zanzibar’s international airport, from which you’ll return home.