African Safari Kenya and Tanzania Begins in Nairobi
Your journey starts in Nairobi with a smooth and comfortable arrival. A short stay at Hemingways Nairobi allows you to reset after your flight without rushing straight into safari. The location works perfectly, with easy access to both international and domestic airports. From here, everything flows naturally. The transition into the Masai Mara is quick, and the shift in scenery is immediate. This is where your African safari Kenya and Tanzania begins to take shape, moving from city comfort into open landscapes without any stress or wasted time.
Masai Mara Safari at Elewana Sand River
The Masai Mara delivers the classic safari experience from the very first drive. At Elewana Sand River, your three-night stay is fully inclusive, which makes everything feel effortless. Days are built around game drives, but there is always time to slow down and take in the surroundings. Wildlife sightings are consistent, and the setting feels raw yet comfortable. Lions, elephants and wide savannah views become part of your daily rhythm. This section of your African safari Kenya and Tanzania gives the trip its energy and depth.
Kenya and Zanzibar Safari with a Coastal Shift
After the Mara, the journey changes pace as you fly through Nairobi and onward to Zanzibar. The contrast is immediate. At Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, the focus shifts from movement to stillness. Private pavilions, ocean views and soft sea air replace early starts and game drives. Activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding and cultural experiences add variety without pressure. This is where a Kenya and Zanzibar safari really comes into its own, offering balance and a different kind of luxury after the intensity of safari.
A Masai Mara and Zanzibar Holiday That Flows
What makes this itinerary stand out is how naturally it all connects. Each stage has its place, and nothing feels forced. The city start, the safari middle and the beach ending all work together without feeling rushed. For a shorter trip, it delivers a strong sense of completeness. A Masai Mara and Zanzibar holiday like this gives you both wildlife and coastline in one clean journey. You leave feeling like you have experienced two sides of East Africa, not just passed through them.
✅ Rates Include:
Accommodation:
1 Night at Hemingways Nairobi, Kenya (Bed & Breakfast – Executive Double Room)
3 Nights at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, Kenya (All Inclusive – Double Tent)
3 Nights at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, Tanzania (All Inclusive – Beach Pavilion)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi
All meals, soft drinks, beer, house wines, selected spirits at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
All meals, soft drinks, beer, house wines, selected spirits at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
Activities:
Shared scheduled day game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara during our African safari Kenya and Tanzania experience
Paddleboarding, kayaking, interactive Swahili cooking classes, sundowners at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
Transfers:
All road transfers and scheduled flights (Wilson Airport to Mara Keekorok Airstrip, Mara Keekorok to Wilson, Wilson to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar airport transfers)
Airport and airstrip transfers
Additional Perks:
Laundry, WiFi, park/conservancy fees, Tourism Development Levy
processing and payment of one single-entry visa per person
VIP welcome and meet-and-assist at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Lounge access at Wilson Airport
AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
Use of customized safari concierge app
All statutory taxes
❌ Rates Exclude:
Additional meals and drinks at Hemingways Nairobi
Champagne, luxury spirits, select wines
Additional activities (helicopter scenic flights, hot air balloon safari, dhow cruises, spa treatments, deep sea diving, Stone Town tour)
Exclusive use of vehicle
All statutory increases beyond control
International flights and additional visa fees
Gratuities and items of a personal nature
Notes:
This safari begins at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, and ends at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
The baggage limit on all internal flights is 15kg in soft bags.
