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Your 9-day itinerary, day by day
This is the exact nine-day route from the original trip page, using light-aircraft flights to connect Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and Zanzibar. We can tailor the camp, beach hotel and pace around your dates.
Duration9 days
Guide price$7,175
RouteNairobi to Zanzibar
Where you stay3 hotels & camps
Show prices inindicative only, we quote in USD
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Arrive in Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your lodge to settle in after the flight.
OvernightHouse of Waine (1 night)
- Day 2-5
Maasai Mara
Transfer to Wilson Airport and fly by light aircraft into the Maasai Mara. Settle into camp for lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive. Spend days three and four on shared morning and afternoon game drives.
OvernightSand River Mara (3 nights)
- Day 5-9
Zanzibar beach stay
Fly back to Wilson Airport and connect with a further light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel, then spend days six to eight at leisure on Kendwa's white-sand coast.
OvernightGold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa (4 nights)
- Day 9
Depart Zanzibar
Enjoy a final day at leisure before transferring to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight arrangements.
Your Maasai Mara and Zanzibar route
The journey starts in Nairobi, flies into the Maasai Mara for three nights of safari, then crosses to Zanzibar for a four-night beach stay.
- 1Nairobi
- 2Maasai Mara
- 3Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
- 4Zanzibar International Airport
Each numbered stop follows the itinerary in order. Scheduled light-aircraft flights connect Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and Zanzibar.
Where you'll stay
Three stays carry the route from Nairobi to the Mara and the Indian Ocean. Gold Zanzibar uses verified first-party imagery; House of Waine and Sand River Mara remain text-only because their current property pages expose no usable galleries.
Nairobi
House of Waine
A one-night hotel in Nairobi before the following morning's transfer to Wilson Airport and flight into the Maasai Mara.
Maasai Mara
Sand River Mara
A three-night tented camp used for shared morning and afternoon game drives in the Maasai Mara.
Kendwa Beach, Zanzibar
Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa
A polished beach resort on Kendwa's calm, non-tidal shore for four nights of swimming and downtime after safari.
Ready to plan your Maasai Mara & Zanzibar?
Share your dates, priorities and budget. One of our East Africa specialists will come back with first thoughts and tailor this itinerary around you, with no obligation.
What's included
Every Brilliant trip is fully inclusive of the things that matter, plus a level of support you won't find with an off-the-shelf package.
In your price
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic and internal flights listed in the itinerary
- All road transfers and airport pick-ups and drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary, amendable to your budget and preferences
- Fees for guides, scouts, drivers and cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the programme
- Shared or private daily game drives, depending on your route and preferences
- Full-board meal plan unless specified otherwise
- Select local-brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors cover
- Conservation charges
With Brilliant, you'll also get
- One-to-one planning with a dedicated East Africa specialist through our Bucket List Safari System
- A local ground-support team on hand throughout your trip
- Dedicated pre-travel support for practical questions and preparation
- A personalised guest portal and mobile app
- WhatsApp contact with your local support team
- A one-to-one safety briefing
- Step-by-step visa and travel-document guidance
- Access to our international flight specialist for US guests
The 'Life Happens' Postponement Guarantee
If life gets in the way and you need to postpone your trip, we won't charge any fees to move it and your deposit is applied to the rescheduled dates. Terms and conditions apply, enquire for details.
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during August high season. Final pricing depends on dates, internal flight schedules and availability.
Your questions answered
How much does Maasai Mara & Zanzibar cost?
The nine-day itinerary starts from $7,175 per person based on two people travelling together during August high season. Final pricing depends on dates, flight schedules and availability.
How much time is spent in the Maasai Mara?
The itinerary includes three nights at Sand River Mara, with an arrival game drive and two full days of shared morning and afternoon game drives.
How do you travel from the Maasai Mara to Zanzibar?
You fly by light aircraft from the Maasai Mara to Wilson Airport in Nairobi, then connect with a further light-aircraft flight to Zanzibar.
How long is the Zanzibar stay?
The itinerary includes four nights at Gold Zanzibar Beach House & Spa, with three full leisure days before the airport transfer on day nine.
Can the camp or beach hotel be changed?
Yes. This is a tailor-made starting point. We can change either property, extend the safari or beach stay and adjust the route around your priorities.
Talk to someone who's actually been there
A safari-and-beach trip works best when the internal flights, Mara camp and Zanzibar hotel are aligned. Our East Africa specialists will tailor the balance around your dates and budget.
Barry
Safari Specialist & Field Guide
Alyson
Guest Experience Specialist
Tracy
Tailor-Made Safari Specialist
Holly
Guest Experience Specialist
Marc
Africa Travel Specialist
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