A perfect blend of romance, adventure and relaxation, this 14-day Kenya honeymoon safari and Zanzibar beach holiday takes you through some of East Africa’s most iconic destinations. Experience thrilling wildlife encounters in Ol Pejeta, Samburu and the Masai Mara, enjoy luxury safari camps and unforgettable game drives, then unwind on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar surrounded by turquoise Indian Ocean waters. Thoughtfully crafted for couples, this journey combines authentic safari experiences with tropical island luxury for an unforgettable honeymoon escape.
Arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Nairobi where you will be met by African Savannah Holidays representative for introduction and safari briefing. Transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay and breakfast.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Upper Hill/ Similar
After breakfast depart the Hotel at 09.30hrs for a tour around Nairobi starting with focal points in downtown Nairobi, then proceed to Karen area where you will visit the David Sheldrick Elephant orphanage. Arrive by 11:00 am and spend the following hour watching young orphaned elephants being bottle-fed, playing in mud puddles, and interacting with their caretakers. It’s an emotional and educational experience that highlights the rescue and rehabilitation efforts of this world-renowned conservation center.
At 12 noon, drive approximately 30 minutes to the Giraffe Centre in the nearby suburb of Lang’ata, arriving by around 12:30 pm. Before diving into the giraffe experience, you might want to enjoy lunch at one of the charming nearby spots at own arrangement. At the Giraffe Centre, spend time feeding endangered Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform, learning about conservation efforts, and enjoying great photo opportunities as giraffes gently nibble food pellets from your hand.
Start heading back to the hotel at around 4:00 pm for your overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Upper Hill / Similar
Depart Nairobi at 8:00 am after breakfast for Ol Pejeta Conservancy which is about 4 hours away. Arrive in time for hot lunch at Sweet Waters Serena Camp. Ol Pejeta is East Africa’s Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary and the only place in Kenya to see chimpanzees. It is also home to some of the big predators in Kenya.
The afternoon is reserved for rest and leisure; you can unwind in your tents, enjoy the pool, or simply soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the Laikipia plains.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp Morani Wing / Similar
After a warm breakfast served at the camp’s restaurant overlooking the busy watering hole, around 8:30 am, set off on a morning game drive through the conservancy’s diverse habitats; you are likely to spot the Big Five- lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino- along with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and birdlife, all against the backdrop of Mount Kenya. By 10:30 am, the game drive leads to the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a unique refuge for rescued chimps from across Africa. A guided walk allows you to observe the chimps in their naturalized enclosures and learn about their individual rescue stories and the sanctuary’s conservation work.
Following the chimp visit, proceed to the nearby Baraka Rhino Boma, where you will meet Baraka, a blind black rhino rescued after losing his sight in the wild. You can interact with him safely by feeding him specially prepared pellets and learning about rhino conservation in Kenya. After this moving experience, it’s time for lunch back at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, followed by a relaxed afternoon to enjoy the camp’s facilities- whether it’s lounging by the pool, enjoying a siesta, or watching wildlife from the comfort of the tent’s verandah.
In the evening, you can choose to embark on another afternoon game drive. Keep an eye out for both black and white rhinos, as Ol Pejeta has one of the highest rhino densities in East Africa. As the sun begins to set over Mount Kenya, the landscape is bathed in golden light, creating perfect conditions for photography and wildlife viewing.
Wrap up your drive by 6:15 pm, making your way back to the camp before the conservancy closes at 6:30 pm for your overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp Morani Wing / Similar
After breakfast, you will depart at 8:00 am for Samburu National Reserve. The drive offers a scenic view through Kenya’s diverse landscapes. You will arrive in time for check in then lunch and later have an afternoon game drive at 4:00 pm. Drive into the heart of Samburu National Reserve. As the sun begins to lower, temperatures cool and wildlife become more active, offering ideal conditions for both sightings and photography.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Surana Buffalo springs/ Similar
Spend the full day in Samburu with morning and afternoon game viewing drive included. During the hot day you can choose relax by the swimming pool or have a short Siesta.
Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser-known national parks, but is nevertheless teeming with life. Situated alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River, there is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk and the Beisa Oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Surana Buffalo springs/ Similar
After breakfast, depart Samburu for your flight to Masai Mara. You will fly west over the dramatic great rift valley to the unspoiled wild savannahs of the Masai Mara.
Masai Mara is probably one of Kenya’s most visited reserves with an extraordinary density of animals including the Big five and many other varieties of plains game. The MaraRiver cuts through the Mara and Serengeti eco systems giving life to the both reserves finally pouring out into the Lake Victoria.
Impressive and most notable is the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle instinct led migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Masai Mara in Kenya. This journey is coupled by numerous obstacles which makes it even more magnificent.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Surana Mara Camp/ Similar
Depending on the wildlife migration patterns and the weather, you could either opt for Morning and evening game drives or alternatively venture out for a full day. Due to camps proximity to the Mara River, you will only need to drive a short distance to the Mara River to witness the annual Wildebeest migration.
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: You may also book an optional early morning hot air balloon flight
over the vast Masai Mara plains.
Meal Plan: Full Board
Accommodation: Surana Mara Camp/ Similar
After breakfast and check out, you will be transferred to the airstrip for your 11:00 am flight to Wilson Airport, where upon arrival you will board your onward flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your beach resort in Zanzibar in a private vehicle. The rest of the evening will be spent at leisure by the beach.
Meal Plan: All Inclusive
Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar (Ocean Front Romance Pavillon)/ Similar
You will spend three full days relaxing at your resort as you enjoy great moments in the spice islands of Zanzibar. You may rest in your room or venture into the white sandy beach where you can get some sand between your toes as you enjoy the African sun and the Azure Blue Indian Ocean Waters. You may also book some local tours and activities with our local representative and pay directly. This is the perfect place to enjoy the turquoise Indian Ocean waters and bask under the African sun.
Meal Plan: All Inclusive
Accommodation: Melia Zanzibar – Ocean Front Romance Pavillon/ Similar
Breakfast will be served at your hotel from 0630 hrs. Check out of room by latest 10:00 am. Later, pick up and transfer to Zanzibar International Airport on time to board your international departure flight, with great memories of an enriching Kenya highlight safari and Zanzibar Beach holiday experience.
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End to End Excellence with Heart - I went on my lifelong dream trip to Africa with my brother and four friends in October 2024. I was introduced to Paul at the Travel and Adventure Show... read more in Los Angeles by a friend who is an extensive traveler and a very satisfied customer of African Savannah Holidays. From the moment I met Paul, I knew I would put my dream vacation in his hands.
Working with him could not be easier. He listened carefully to my long “wish list” and my budget considerations; then prepared an itinerary that met every wish with thoughtful care. His communication was always professional, prompt, concise, and friendly.
He met us upon arrival bearing gifts, and provided an orientation of our three weeks in detail. It included Kenya, Amboseli National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, Masai Mara, and finally Zanzibar. Every single aspect of this trip exceeded our expectations: friendly, charming, and informative guides, lodgings that frankly blew me away, food, and the hot air balloon ride. Every day was so exciting and yet, every following day was better than the last.
Our guides knew just where to take us so that we had encounters with four of the Big Five- with the black rhino as the hold out, and we were moved by the experience of being in the wild with all the magnificent animals. At times, we were alone with lions, cubs, cheetahs, leopards, giraffe, baboons, elephants, hippos, and birds we have never seen before! Being there in Africa’s spring meant that we not only saw babies, but it was also not crowded, the temperature was moderate, and there were no mosquitos!
More than the excitement, was a deep sense of the Beautiful. African Savannah Holidays embodied the culture of Africa that values harmony, respect, and love. With them, we brought back something that can’t be captured in pictures. Our goodby to Africa, Paul, and African Savannah Holidays was gratifying, as the six of us made new friends, deepened our friendship, and emblazoned the sights and sounds of Africa forever in our hearts.
If you are considering a trip to Africa, you must find the African Savannah Holidays on line or come meet Paul at the Travel and Adventure Show at the Los Angeles convention Center in February 2025 . Maybe I’ll see you there!
Nairobi National Park - Wonderful experience! We went for a safari in Nairobi National Park. Professional and friendly driver, nothing was too much trouble for him. We were picked up from our accommodation, spent... read more day in national park, had a late lunch and came back to our accommodation. From the start to the end it was a fantastic experience.
Beautiful Samburu, our African Savannah Adventure - We have travelled previously on safari with African Savannah Holidays and this year we chose to visit the semi arid Samburu Region in northern Kenya. We stayed at Ashnil Samburu... read more Camp and at Samburu Intrepids Camp chosing to fly from Wilson Airport in Nairobi in order to avoid a 6 hour road trip into the bush, the flight was just 45 minutes. Camps were very good with a preference for Ashnil and wildlife in Samburu was excellent. Paul Mgubwa is Director, his service was first class, our guide James Maina was excellent, he was a patient driver and had respect for the animals we saw. Our safari overall was a good one, quite hot 32 degrees at times but its a dry heat so was not uncomfortable.
All of our arrangements from meet and greet in Nairobi through to departure was extremely well organised, we had a fabulous safari and felt we were in really good hands throughout. Sincere thanks Paul we would certainly recommend you to friends wishing to try a safari, it was all that we wanted, just perfect.
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