Mara & Zanzibar 2026: Best of Savannah & Seashore
A Customizable Trip to Kenya — 8 Days / 7 Nights
Highlights
Experience the best of Africa with the Mara & Zanzibar 2026 tour, combining thrilling safari adventures and idyllic beach escapes. Witness the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara, spot the Big Five, and enjoy cultural encounters with the Maasai people. Then, unwind on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches, snorkel in vibrant coral reefs, and explore the lush Johazi Forest. With luxurious accommodations, expert guides, and a perfect balance of adventure and relaxation, this journey offers an unforgettable blend of savannah and seashore magic.
About this Safari
Explore the best of bush and beach by embarking on game drives and guided bush walks in the renowned savannahs of the Masai Mara. Encounter the traditional tribal inhabitants of the area and experience their authentic and colorful ways.
Conclude your safari with a visit to the sandy beaches of Zanzibar, where you can explore the Spice Route and take guided tours of the Spice Farms. During the tours, you will enjoy a unique rainforest nature walk and have the opportunity to taste and smell different spices while learning about tropical plants and trees.
Cost of Tour – 2026
04 Jan – 31 Mar, 01 – 30 Jun & 01 Nov – 19 Dec – $ 8,620
01 Jul – 31 Oct – $ 9,719
Rates
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi
On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and driver guide and transferred to Hemingways Nairobi for…
Day 2 – 4: Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, Maasai Mara
This morning, you will be met by our representative and driver guide and transferred to Wilson Airport in time for your scheduled flight to Masai Mara Reserve. Fly to Masai Mara On arrival in the world-famous Masai Mara, you will be met by your Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Camp…
Day 5 – 7: Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar, Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, depart the camp for your final game drive en route to Ol Kiombo Airstrip in time for your scheduled flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Fly to Zanzibar On arrival at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, you will be met by your Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar…
Day 8: Departure
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in time for your departure flight home…
This is a condensed overview of the journey.
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Details of costs
This cost includes:
- Full board accommodation at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara and Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
- Soft drinks, beer, house wines & selected spirits at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara and Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
- Safari activities including shared scheduled day game drives, bush breakfasts and sundowners at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara
- Coastal activites including paddleboarding, kayaking, interactive Swahili cooking classes and sundowners at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar
- Park/ conservancy fees and Tourism Development Levy
- Scheduled flights and domestic flight departure tax
- Processing and payment of one single entry visa per person
- Meet and assist on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Lounge access at Wilson Airport
- Use of customised safari concierge app
- VIP welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- AMREF Flying Doctors Membership
- Airport and airstrip transfers
- Laundry and all statutory taxes
This cost does not include:
- Additional meals and drinks at Hemingways Nairobi
- Champagne, luxury spirits and select wines
- Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions
- Exclusive use of vehicle
- All statutory increases beyond our control
- International flights and additional visa fees
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Any other extras
Notes
- There are no rates for 01 – 31 May 2026 as Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar is closed
- Minimum five-night stay at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar over the Festive Season (22 Dec to 03 Jan 2027). Rates are available on request
- Single travellers may be charged an excess if there are no other passengers booked on their internal flights
- A 10% circuit discount has been applied for 6+ nights at Elewana properties
- This safari begins at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya and ends at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, Tanzania
- There is a baggage restriction of 15 kgs on all internal flights, in soft bags
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Questions about this bush and beach trip
How is the week split between safari and beach?
One night at Hemingways Nairobi on arrival, three nights at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, then three nights at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar before flying home from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. That gives two full days of game viewing in the Mara and a proper stretch on the coast rather than a token night at the end.
What is included at each stage?
Full board at both Sand River and Kilindi, with soft drinks, beer, house wines and selected spirits. In the Mara that covers shared scheduled day game drives, bush breakfasts and sundowners; in Zanzibar it covers paddleboarding, kayaking, interactive Swahili cooking classes and sundowners. Park and conservancy fees, scheduled flights, one single entry visa per person, transfers and laundry are also included.
What is there to see in Zanzibar besides the beach?
The island's spice heritage is the usual draw, with guided tours of the spice farms along the Spice Route and a rainforest nature walk where you taste and smell different spices and learn about the tropical plants and trees. Excursions of this kind sit outside the listed inclusions, so we would quote them for you separately.
Are there dates when this trip cannot run?
Yes. There are no rates for 1 to 31 May 2026 as Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar is closed. Over the festive season, 22 December to 3 January 2027, Kilindi requires a minimum five-night stay and rates are quoted on request. Outside those windows the itinerary runs through most of the year, with January to October the recommended period.
How much does it cost?
From US$8,620 per person sharing for 4 January to 31 March, 1 to 30 June and 1 November to 19 December. From 1 July to 31 October the rate is US$9,719 per person. International flights, visas, champagne and luxury spirits, exclusive use of a vehicle and gratuities fall outside the quoted cost, as do additional meals and drinks at Hemingways Nairobi.