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Kenya Migration & Zanzibar Escape

Four nights chasing the river crossings across the Maasai Mara's endless plains, then five barefoot-luxury nights on Zanzibar's northern coast — connected by a single seamless itinerary.

9 Days8 nights
From $5,450per person, all-inclusive
2 CountriesKenya & Zanzibar
4.9 / 5Guest rating
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The route

One itinerary, zero wasted travel days

Every flight and transfer is coordinated in advance — you'll never lose a day to logistics.

Nairobi Maasai Mara Zanzibar

Fly into Nairobi and connect same-day to a private airstrip in the Maasai Mara. After four nights tracking the migration, a short flight via Nairobi delivers you straight to Zanzibar's north coast — no overnight layovers, no backtracking.

  • ✓ Private light-aircraft transfers between Mara camps and Zanzibar
  • ✓ Dedicated English-speaking guide throughout the Mara segment
  • ✓ Private beachfront transfer & welcome upon arrival in Zanzibar
Route map illustration from Maasai Mara Kenya to Zanzibar island Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Zanzibar
Day by day

The full 9-day itinerary

1

Arrive Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Land in Nairobi and connect directly to a private airstrip in the Mara. Afternoon game drive en route to camp as the light turns gold.

Light Aircraft TransferMara Migration Camp
Arrival flight into the Maasai MaraDay 1
2–4

Maasai Mara — River Crossings & Big Cats

Three full days tracking herd movement toward the Mara River, with dawn and dusk game drives and a bush-breakfast picnic at a crossing point.

River CrossingsBig Cat TrackingCultural Maasai Visit
Wildebeest crossing the Mara RiverDay 2–4
5

Maasai Mara → Zanzibar

Morning game drive, then fly via Nairobi straight through to Zanzibar. Private transfer to your beachfront villa in time for sunset.

Flight ConnectionBeachfront Villa
Arrival at a Zanzibar beach resortDay 5
6–8

Zanzibar — Stone Town, Spice Tour & Dhow Cruise

A guided half-day through Stone Town's UNESCO lanes and a spice-farm tour, balanced with unhurried beach days and a sunset dhow cruise.

Stone Town TourSpice FarmSunset Dhow Cruise
Stone Town Zanzibar dhow cruiseDay 6–8
9

Departure

A final barefoot breakfast on the sand before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for onward travel.

Private Transfer
Final morning departure from Zanzibar beach resortDay 9
Choose your level of luxury

Pricing & camp tiers

Classic Comfort
$5,450/ person

Owner-run tented camps & boutique beach lodges.

  • ✓ Shared-vehicle game drives (max 6 guests)
  • ✓ Garden-view beach bungalow
  • ✓ All park fees & domestic flights
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Premium
$7,900/ person

Private game drives & beachfront villas with plunge pools.

  • ✓ Private vehicle & guide throughout the Mara
  • ✓ Beachfront villa with private plunge pool
  • ✓ Sunset dhow cruise & spice tour included
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Ultra-Luxury
$12,300/ person

Mobile migration camp & a private-island-style Zanzibar villa.

  • ✓ Mobile camp that follows the herd nightly
  • ✓ Private chef & butler service in Zanzibar
  • ✓ Private balloon safari at sunrise
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What's included

Every detail, handled

  • ✓ All accommodation, ground transfers & domestic flights
  • ✓ Full-board meals & house beverages throughout the Mara segment
  • ✓ Daily game drives with a dedicated private guide
  • ✓ Stone Town tour, spice farm visit & sunset dhow cruise
  • ✓ All park fees, conservancy fees & government taxes
  • ✓ 24/7 in-country support desk in Nairobi & Zanzibar
Not included

Good to know before booking

  • International flights to Nairobi and from Zanzibar
  • Kenya & Tanzania visas (e-visa guidance provided)
  • Travel insurance (required — we can recommend providers)
  • Optional hot air balloon safari & spa treatments
  • Personal expenses & discretionary guide/staff gratuities
Verified guest reviews

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"The transition from the Mara to Zanzibar was so smooth we forgot we'd changed countries. Every transfer was on time, every guide briefed."

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Emma W.Premium Tier, 9 days
★★★★★
Tripadvisor

"We saw a full crossing on day three and were sipping sundowners on a Zanzibar beach forty-eight hours later. Genuinely seamless."

CO
Carlos O.Ultra-Luxury Tier, 9 days
★★★★★
SafariBookings

"Our honeymoon, planned exactly as promised. The spice tour and dhow cruise were unexpected highlights."

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Sara & LiamClassic Comfort Tier, 9 days
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