Classic Thrilling Kenya Tanzania and Zanzibar 2020

Classic Thrilling Kenya Tanzania and Zanzibar 2020

Our Classic Luxury & Thrilling Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar is choreographed in mind of amongst the finest, award winning properties and attractions in East Africa making sure that our upmarket clients get to enjoy the finest experiences in the region.

From the first time they touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to the time they leave at Zanzibar Airport, high end VIP services are guaranteed.

Our particular selection of a wide array of luxury accommodation properties in East Africa ensure that the guest is able to enjoy game drives and other attractions in the region hassle free at exceptional service and utmost comfort with great services such as butler service in some of the properties, golfing, unlimited tailor-made game drives, walking safaris, cultural visits, beach sports which make the adventure worthwhile

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi- Arrival

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
JAMBO! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Journeys Africa Customer Care Representative who will assist you with the transfer to your luxury hotel.
Before checking in at hotel, he will brief you on your program ahead and introduce the Driver Guide who will be with you throughout the safari.
Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast

Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hemingways Hotel

Day 2: Nairobi

Stop At: Nairobi, Nairobi
After your morning rest start off at your Nairobi excursions where you will proceed to the AFEW Giraffe Center, visit a nature center run by the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife. Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage. This is a nursery and rehab center for infant elephants that have lost their families, as well as the occasional rhino, zebra and other wildlife. These infants are eventually released into the wild at Tsavo East National Park and end up in the care of other orphans who have been successfully reintroduced to the wild.
Lunch will be at Utamanduni Craft Centre as you shop for souvenirs. Visit Karen Blixen Museum famous for the award-winning movie “Out of Africa”.
Visit to Kazuri beads factory where you can buy some bead work and other souvenirs as you see how they are made.
You will be transferred to your hotel for freshening before going for dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant, “Africa’s best eating experience”, famous for its mouthwatering charcoal grilled barbeque.

Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch: Lunch at Utamaduni Restaurant
• Dinner: Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hemingways Hotel

Day 3: Mount Kenya

Stop At: Nanyuki, Mount Kenya National Park Kenya
After breakfast, drive to Mount Kenya Safari Club to arrive in time for lunch. With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Its no wonder this Nanyuki resort emerged a winner in the 2013 Travellers Choice Awards and that Travel & Leisure Magazine often positions it in the 'World's Top 50' List. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby.

Arrive in time for lunch at the Club in the afternoon visit the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy which was established in 1967 by the Hollywood actor, William Holden, Julian McKeand and Iris and Don Hunt.
The Conservancy also hosts a herd of rare white zebras, shelters orphaned or wounded animals and provides a wide-reaching educational program for young Kenyans.
Mt. Kenya Wildlife Conservancy gives orphaned, injured, neglected, abused or frightened wild animals a second chance. The orphanage provides shelter and professional care with the goal to release these creatures back to the wild where they belong. Its known for bongo breeding programme and protection of the rare white zebra.
Overnight: Mt Kenya Safari Club
Accommodation: Full Board
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mt. Kenya Safari Club

Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Stop At: Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Nanyuki Private Bag, 10400 Kenya
This morning depart to the privately-owned 24,000 acre reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy for a full day game viewing in the conservancy with magnificent views of Mt. Kenya.

Enjoy a morning game viewing, lunch will be at Serena Sweetwaters Camp followed by an afternoon game viewing drive. One of only four private wildlife reserves in Kenya, your experience includes wildlife drives in search of the ‘Big Five’. This afternoon you will also visit the 200-acre Chimpanzee sanctuary that has been set up here as well as the Rhino Sanctuary.
Later return to Mt. Kenya Safari Club for an optional around of golf or other club activities, dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Mt Kenya Safari Club
Accommodation: Full Board

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mt Kenya Safari Club

Day 5: Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
After breakfast and a short briefing by your driver guide fly to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to 'the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth', the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. You will arrive Masai Mara in time for a short noon game drive, lunch followed by an afternoon game viewing drive in Kenya's most popular reserve. Go back in camp in time for campfire cocktails and dinner.

Overnight: Angama Mara Camp
Accommodation: Full Board


Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Angama Mara Camp

Day 6: Masai Mara National Reserve

Stop At: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Rift Valley Province
Your day will be spent on safari in Africa's richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya's largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles. Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds.
Take the opportunity to fly over the Mara in a Hot air Balloon at an extra cost. The balloon package includes a champagne breakfast in the wild! If you can spare the money, viewing abundant game afloat a balloon is an unforgettable experience. Alternatively visit a Masai village and get learn the Masai culture at an extra cost.

Overnight: Angama Mara Camp
Accommodation: Full Board


Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Angama Mara Camp

Day 7: Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast this morning you will be transferred to the Airstrip at 0910hrs where you will fly Migori arriving at 0930hrs. Upon arrival at Migori you will have a 30 minute road transfer to Isebania Immigrations and customs office then clear with the Immigration officials. At 1045hrs you will depart from Tarime airstrip arriving Serengeti~ Seronera airstrip at 1105hrs where your Tanzania guides will be eagerly waiting for you. You will be transferred to Four Seasons Serengeti with a game viewing en route. Lunch will be at your lodge followed by relaxation .Later enjoy an afternoon classic safari supper in the Serengeti National Park.

Accommodation: Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge

Day 8: Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy two full days game driving (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game. Overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation: Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serengeti Four seasons Lodge

Day 9: Serengeti National Park

Stop At: Serengeti National Park, Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, enjoy two full days game driving (meals taken in true safari style ‘in the bush’) in the vast and sensational Serengeti, which covers 14,763 sq km of endlessly rolling savannah. Venue for ‘the greatest wildlife show on Earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest, the park is also renowned for its lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes and plains game. Overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation: Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Serengeti Four Seasons Lodge

Day 10: Zanzibar

Stop At: Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
This morning breakfast will be at your lodge before flying to Zanzibar at 1100hrs to arrive Zanzibar 1250hrs awhere you will be transferred to your hotel.

Your days will be spent at Tulia Zanzibar a unique beach 5-Star resort located on the East coast of Zanzibar Island at the famous Pongwe beach. The independent resort was opened in 2015 and sets the standard for luxury on the Zanzibar Island. All 16 villas are designed to reflect the spirit of Zanzibar.
Lunch on the Island is a sumptuous BBQ affair with local specialties and a choice of homemade local sauces. Late afternoon offers a choice of further snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing.

Overnight: Tulia Zanzibar
Meal Plan: All Inclusive


Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tulia Zanzibar

Day 11: Zanzibar

Stop At: Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
Lunch on the Island is a sumptuous BBQ affair with local specialties and a choice of homemade local sauces. Late afternoon offers a choice of further snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing.

Overnight: Tulia Zanzibar
Meal Plan: All Inclusive

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tulia Zanzibar

Day 12: Zanzibar

Stop At: Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
Jozani Forest Tour: This tour will take you tothe south east of Zanzibar, right at the heart a beautiful green mangroves forest. The forest is home to a number of endemic species, including the rare Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey.

Dolphin Adventure: This excursion diverts to the southern tip of the Island where Bottlenose and Spinner Dolphins are frequently seen. The trip doubles as an exceptional opportunity to snorkel or just swim in the Indian Ocean. Lunch of a variety of local and seafood dishes is served in one of the many small restaurants on the beach.

The Blue Safaris: This adventurous excursion will take you in a motorized dhow to the south west of the Island. The trip will take you to the mangroves forest, then on to one of the many sand banks for snorkeling before making a stop on the famous Kwale Island where your chance of making new acquaintances with Dolphins is a remarkable 85%.

Lunch on the Island is a sumptuous BBQ affair with local specialties and a choice of homemade local sauces. Late afternoon offers a choice of further snorkeling, swimming or just relaxing.

Overnight: Tulia Zanzibar
Meal Plan: All Inclusive

Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Tulia Zanzibar

Day 13: Departure

Stop At: Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Island, Zanzibar Archipelago
Today you will spend the day at leisure enjoying the facilities at the hotel. Later you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.

Say good bye to the wonderful country and promise to join us on another expedition!

Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.