The Road to Zanzibar
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- COVID-19protected
- Explorer
- Road trips
- Family
- duration 16 days
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 12
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-11890
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Nairobi, Kenya/ Zanzibar, Tanzania
HIGHLIGHTS
- The Masai Mara National Reserve is filled with iconic vistas and animals, and here you’ll sleep in a permanent tented-camp under a blanket of stars, then wake to the sounds of calming birdsong.
- Meet the Maasai and gain an insight into the culture of this proud East African community with a village tour and talks by a local elder.
- Experience a real safari camp in the Serengeti – your Feature Stay Ang'ata Serengeti Tented Camp is perfectly located in the heart of the park but away from the crowds. Enjoy a private dinner under the stars during your stay here while listening to the sounds of the Serengeti.
- Enjoy panoramic views from the rim of an extinct volcano, then descend by 4x4 into its World Heritage-listed Ngorongoro Crater to be surrounded by wildlife.
- On your game drive within the Serengeti National Park stop to enjoy some bubbly and nibbles to witness the colours change in the late afternoon sky.
- Leave speed, stress and any concept of time behind on the enchanting white beaches of the island paradise of Zanzibar.
- Staying at the Tembo House Hotel in atmospheric Stone Town, enjoy meals at the beachfront restaurant while watching locals playing beach football.
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The Road to Zanzibar tour starts in Nairobi and ends in Zanzibar. The Road to Zanzibar is an explorer tour that takes 16 days taking you from Nairobi to Zanzibar and through other destinations in Africa.
The vast grasslands of East Africa support the largest concentration of wildlife in the world. Here you'll get among the massive herds and their predators from the comfort of a 4WD Landcruisers with our expert local leaders at the helm. From Nairobi, travel to the waters of lakes Naivasha and Nakuru, then take in quintessential, breath-taking Africa in the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater – all filled with iconic vistas and animals. Enjoy plenty of included game drives and walks to spot the local inhabitants – lions, cheetahs, elephants and more. There is nothing quite like staying in the heart of these incredible national reserves, returning to a welcoming camp after days exploring the plains with guides who have grown up on this land, and falling asleep to the sounds of east Africa. Finishing on the famed Spice Island of Zanzibar is a perfect way to round off an unforgettable holiday.
The vast grasslands of East Africa support the largest concentration of wildlife in the world. Here you'll get among the massive herds and their predators from the comfort of a 4WD Landcruisers with our expert local leaders at the helm. From Nairobi, travel to the waters of lakes Naivasha and Nakuru, then take in quintessential, breath-taking Africa in the Masai Mara, the Serengeti, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater – all filled with iconic vistas and animals. Enjoy plenty of included game drives and walks to spot the local inhabitants – lions, cheetahs, elephants and more. There is nothing quite like staying in the heart of these incredible national reserves, returning to a welcoming camp after days exploring the plains with guides who have grown up on this land, and falling asleep to the sounds of east Africa. Finishing on the famed Spice Island of Zanzibar is a perfect way to round off an unforgettable holiday.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Day 1:
Nairobi
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Day 2: Day 2:
Lake Naivasha / Lake Nakuru
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Day 3: Day 3:
Lake Nakuru National Park
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Day 4: Day 4:
Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 5: Day 5:
Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 6: Day 6:
Masai Mara National Reserve
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Day 7: Day 7:
Kisii
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Day 8: Day 8:
Serengeti National Park
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Day 9: Day 9:
Serengeti National Park
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Day 10: Day 10:
Ngorongoro Highlands
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Day 11: Day 11:
Ngorongoro Highlands
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Day 12: Day 12:
Stone Town
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Day 13: Day 13:
Stone Town
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Day 14: Day 14:
East Coast Zanzibar
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Day 15: Day 15:
East Coast Zanzibar
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Day 16: Day 16:
Stone Town
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- Hotel (4 nights), Lodge (4 nights) Permanent tented camp (2 nights), Beach cabin (2 nights), Feature Stay tented camp (3 nights)
Meals
- 15 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 12 Dinners
Transport
- 4WD safari vehicle , boat , plane , private vehicle
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Lake Naivasha - Boat trip
- Lake Naivasha - Elsamere Conservation Centre
- Lake Nakuru - Afternoon 4x4 Game Drive
- Lake Nakuru - Morning 4x4 Game Drive
- Loita Hills - Cultural talk and village visit
- Masai Mara - 4x4 Game Drive
- Kisii - Soapstone factory visit and demonstration
- Serengeti - Game Drive (Overland Vehicle)
- Serengeti National Park - Sundowner in the Park
- Serengeti National Park - Private Bush Dinner
- Ngorongoro Crater - 4x4 Game Drive
- Any international flights to Nairobi and from Zanzibar are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this The Road to Zanzibar tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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COVID-19 Safety Measures
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Is this trip right for you:- Purpose-built 4WD Safari Landcruisers are used for the duration of the trip.
- This itinerary features some long travel days, which can be exacerbated by bumpy African roads. It is recommended that you pay close attention to the given approximations of driving hours.
- As the early bird catches the worm, the early camper sights the animals. There will be many early starts either to make use of the better safari time or to beat the morning traffic on long travel days.
- You will be unescorted for the Zanzibar sector of this itinerary, but our local representatives will be on hand to look after you.
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
- Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.
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