12 days best of kenya and zanzibar

12 DAYS BEST OF KENYA AND ZANZIBAR

Itinerary

Highlights

  • Perfect for a family of four or two couples travelling together
  • This 12-day East African holiday wings you from a historic hotel in Nairobi to a rustic safari house in the famed Mara North Conservancy before settling you in at an idyllic beach house on Zanzibar’s gorgeous East Coast.
  • Ideal for those wanting ‘something of everything'
  • This bush-and-beach break has the extra benefit of private villa accommodation throughout with ‘home from home’ comforts in both Kenya and Zanzibar.
  • In addition, you decide how active you want to be: scuba diving, jet skiing, kite surfing, Tandem paragliding these water sport are options activities.
  • Tours of historic Stone Town and the touching Giraffe Centre and Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage all be added to your fun-filled itinerary

  • Day 1-2

    Explore Nairobi
    Relaxation and overnight. Ngong House.

    After jetting into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are whisked to the family log cabin at Ngong House to wind down and settle into the rhythm of East Africa. Your private villa is the perfect combination of rustic simplicity and 5-star service; set among landscaped gardens in a tranquil enclave of Nairobi, it sets the scene for the rest of your holiday. Take afternoon tea on the cool verandah, splash off in the swimming pool and end the day with a nightcap in front of the roaring fire. If your schedule allows it, visit the Giraffe Centre to learn more about endangered Rothschild’s giraffes – and feed them in a ticklish ‘giraffe kiss’! – and the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, where little ones are cared for in a safe sanctuary environment.

  • Day 3-7

    Maasai Mara Game Reserve
    Saruni Nyati House

    Leave the hustle and bustle of Nairobi behind as you fly out to one of the most famous safari destinations of all: the Masai Mara. Your final destination is Saruni Nyati House in the Mara North Conservancy, a private reserve with very low visitor and vehicle numbers.

    For five blissful days, you will be cocooned in this very special part of Kenya, with a private guide, chef and butler to ensure a highly personalised experience. Set off at dawn to seek out the Big 5, returning to pass the heat of the day like the animals do: by settling into a cool spot on the wide verandah for forty winks or perhaps catching up with your reading (there is complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity for those who can’t manage a full ‘digital detox’). After a refreshing afternoon tea, head out again to enjoy sunset in the Mara and the first rustles of elusive nocturnal animals like leopard, bushbabies and owls.

  • Day 8-12

    Zanzibar Beach
    Matemwe Beach House

    Having made a thorough acquaintance with the African bush, it is now time to discover the splendours of the African beach. Leave the Masai Mara behind for five sun-soaked days on the east coast of Zanzibar. Matemwe Beach House is just five paces from the powder-soft sand: wake up to the lapping waves and enjoy your first cup of coffee watching the sun rise over yet another perfect beach day.

    Zanzibar is a great spot to try new water sports or perfect your rusty skills. Your options include a scuba diving course – the classic diving months are February and March, and July and August – jet skiing, a kite-surfing lesson or a thrilling tandem paraglide, high above the turquoise waters.

    Landlubbers can have their fill too: Stone Town is a mesmerising maze of cobbled streets, studded ‘elephant-proof’ doorways to secret passages, shops, temples and mosques. And discover the ancient spices that secured the island its place in historic trade routes: smell out-the-earth cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and pepper on a plantation tour. After a day absorbing all this intriguing Indian Ocean island has to offer, sit back on your patio at Matemwe Beach House, pour yourself a drink and toast your good fortune to be in Africa…

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

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Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Key Tour Inclusions

  • lights as specified in itinerary
  • Full day Stone Town & Spice Tour
  • Transfers as specified in itinerary
  • Visit to Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
  • Visit to Giraffe Centre & Nature Walk

Key Tour Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.9,900
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Booking Terms & Conditions

Basic guidelines to aid you as you plan to make your booking to travel to Africa on your Safari Expedition. This is not an exhaustive list, our Tour consultants are always standby to give you all the necessary guidance accordingly.

Booking Procedure

All applications for provisional or confirmed reservations are to be made by the Client by way of letter, facsimile or e-mail addressed to Zagas Explorer.
No reservation will be deemed made unless acknowledged and accepted in writing by Zagas Explorer. Provisional reservations will only be held for 14 days, after which the booking will be released. Please ensure the following information is included:

      » Date and time of arrival
      » Number of people and room requirement
      » Full names of client, and ages of children in the group (if applicable)
      » Any special requirements

Cancellation Policy

Reservations cancelled are charged as below:

      » Between 60 and 31 days prior to arrival a 25% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 30 and 15 days prior to arrival a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Between 14 and 0 days prior to arrival a 100% cancellation fee will be charged.
      » Cancellation fees are calculated on the rate per person and on the total value of the Reservation made.

Rates

All amounts are denominated in US Dollars and payments must be made in the nominated currency. In the case of any future increases in fuel, currency fluctuations, component costs or government taxes, Zagas Explorer reserves the right to renegotiate the rates. Conservancy fees are mandatory and will be included in the invoice.

Deposit Requirements

A refundable deposit of 30% is to be received by Zagas Explorer within 7 working days from date of confirmation. The final balance of 70% of the total value of the reservation(s) will be payable at least 30 days prior to the guests arrival.

Refunds

Should any client arrive late or request an early departure, no refund will be granted. Whilst Zagas Explorer will ensure that all anticipated accommodation will be available as planned, there shall be no claim of any nature against Zagas Explorer for a refund, either in part or whole, if any accommodation and or excursion is unavailable and a reasonable alternative was found – or if guests were unable to make use of the service for any reason.

Insurance

All guests should take out comprehensive insurance cover when paying their confirmation deposit, to cover them for cancellation, curtailment, medical expenses, personal baggage, emergency evacuation back home and money.

Disclaimer

This agreement is made subject to and shall be governed and construed according to the laws of Tanzania. Neither Zagas Explorer, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of the company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of the foregoing shall particularly not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness, injury or death whether occasioned by negligence or not. In addition, the company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other detail and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal, or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other causes whatsoever. The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

The company may, at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passenger's booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals. Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

While considering travelling with Zagas Explorer....

It is important to note that booking in advance will facilitate better planning so as to allow us get the stated accommodation in our itineraries. Last minute booking requests might require us to change the quoted properties especially during high seasons when the demand for quality accomodation is quite high.

Premium Cost pp = USD.9,900
Booking Enquiry

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