10-day Kenya – Zanzibar Safari & Beach Holiday

Your journey with Trailark Tours and Safaris begins at 7:00 a.m., when our professional memorable safari guide will pick you up from your hotel or residence in Nairobi. After a short briefing about the day’s activities, you will depart toward the Great Rift Valley, a drive of approximately 2 to 2½ hours, with scenic stops along the way at designated viewpoints overlooking the dramatic escarpment.

You will arrive at Hell’s Gate National Park in the mid-morning, around 10:00 a.m. Unlike most parks in Kenya, Hell’s Gate allows visitors to explore the park on foot and by bicycle. You will spend approximately 2–3 hours inside the park, during which you may choose to enjoy a guided nature walk through the gorges, cycle along wildlife trails, or explore by memorable safari vehicle. During this time, you are likely to encounter freely roaming animals such as giraffes, zebras, gazelles, warthogs, and various antelope species, as well as observe dramatic cliffs, geothermal vents, and volcanic rock formations.

At around 1:30 p.m., you will depart Hell’s Gate and proceed to Crescent Island Sanctuary, arriving shortly afterward. Here, you will take part in a guided walking memorable safari lasting about 1½ hours. Crescent Island is known for having one of the highest concentrations of wildlife per acre in Kenya. You will walk safely among herds of wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, waterbuck, and gazelle, while observing hippos grazing near the shoreline. Birdlife is abundant, including pelicans, cormorants, and African fish eagles. The sanctuary is unfenced, allowing wildlife to move freely between the island and surrounding areas.

Later in the afternoon, around 4:30–5:00 p.m., you will transfer to your lodge for check-in, relaxation, dinner, and overnight rest.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Country Club
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (breakfast and other drinks not included)

After an early breakfast at around 6:30 a.m., you will depart Lake Naivasha and begin the journey to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, a drive of approximately 5–6 hours. The route passes through rural towns, scenic landscapes, and rolling hills, giving you a glimpse of everyday life in Kenya’s countryside.

You will arrive at the Maasai Mara in time for lunch, around 1:00 p.m., followed by a short rest at the lodge. In the afternoon, from approximately 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., you will head out for your first game drive in the reserve. This introduction to the Mara offers an excellent opportunity to encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and other wildlife as they become more active in the cooler afternoon hours.

After sunset, you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

Your day begins with breakfast at 6:30 a.m., after which you will depart with a packed picnic lunch for a full-day game drive lasting from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will explore the vast open plains of the Maasai Mara, moving through different ecosystems including riverbanks, grasslands, and acacia-dotted savannahs.

Throughout the day, you will encounter large herds of grazing animals such as wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, while predators like cheetahs and leopards may be seen resting in the grass or scanning the plains for prey. The Maasai Mara is widely regarded as Kenya’s premier wildlife destination, hosting more than 95 mammal, reptile, and amphibian species, as well as over 400 recorded bird species.

Lunch will be enjoyed picnic-style near the Mara River, an important crossing point during the annual wildebeest migration. After lunch, you will continue exploring the reserve before returning to the lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

After breakfast at 6:30 a.m., you will once again depart with a packed lunch for another extended full-day game drive in the Maasai Mara. This day focuses on deeper exploration of different regions of the reserve, increasing the chances of witnessing rare wildlife behavior.

The Maasai Mara is particularly famous for its black-maned lions and relaxed cheetahs, which are sometimes seen resting under memorable safari vehicles or climbing onto their roofs to gain a better vantage point. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy sightings of numerous species, including eagles, hawks, vultures, storks, hornbills, bustards, and the impressive Kori bustard.

You will return to the lodge in the late afternoon, around 5:30–6:00 p.m., for dinner and overnight rest.

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

The day begins early with a sunrise game drive from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., one of the best times to witness predators hunting or feeding. After returning to the lodge for breakfast, you will check out and begin your drive back to Nairobi, arriving at the airport in time for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival at Zanzibar International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative and transferred to Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa, a journey of approximately 1 hour. You will check into your deluxe sea-facing room, offering beautiful views of the Indian Ocean. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, enjoy the beach, or explore the resort’s facilities.

Accommodation: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

These four days are dedicated entirely to relaxation and leisure on Zanzibar Island. You will spend your time at Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa, a luxury beachfront resort designed in traditional Zanzibari architectural style while offering modern comfort and high-end service.

Each day follows a relaxed schedule, allowing you to wake up at your own pace, enjoy meals at the resort, relax on the white sandy beach, swim in the turquoise waters, or enjoy the resort’s swimming pools and wellness facilities. Optional excursions such as spice tours, snorkeling, diving, cultural visits, or island exploration can be arranged at an additional cost.

Accommodation: Neptune Pwani Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water (other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you will check out of the resort and be transferred to Zanzibar Airport according to your flight schedule. Depending on your travel arrangements, you may fly back to Nairobi for your international departure or connect directly to your onward destination. This marks the end of your unforgettable Kenya–Zanzibar journey with Trailark Tours and Safaris.

Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Drinking water (dinner and other drinks not included)