12-Day Kenya and Zanzibar Itinerary

Arriving in Kenya’s capital marks the start of your adventure. While it is just a one-night stopover in Nairobi, this is a great opportunity to shake off the jet lag.

Enjoy unique wildlife encounters at both the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage or at the famous Giraffe Center. Both experiences are heart-warming, providing you with an opportunity to get up close to these iconic species. And to learn from the dedicated staff who work to protect them and other vulnerable animals.

Co-founders of Ubuntu Travel, Kyle and Leah, will always recommend you try and stay at Giraffe Manor, as it is one of their personal favorites.

Discover the high plains of Laikipia, a 65,000 acre protected wilderness! A stronghold for both white and back rhino, this area also has a unique conservation story to enjoy and support.

During your stay, embark on a camelback ride with the local Samburu and move through the wilderness to view giraffes, ostriches, and the grevy’s zebra up close. Have you heard of a gerenuk? You find this interesting looking animal here too!

Apart from the Big Five, this area also provides a rare chance to see the endangered wild dogs in East Africa too!

Arguably Kenya’s most famous National Park, the Masai Mara is your classic Big Five safari destination. With exceptional year-round wildlife viewing and breathtaking open grassy plains, this is the perfect safari destination for the family!

Wake-up before sunrise and float over the Masai Mara on a hot-air balloon, before enjoying a champagne breakfast (adults only of course). For a deeper appreciation of Maasai culture and their lifestyle, an authentic cultural trip to a local village is a must for the family!

During the months between July to October, witness the Great Migration crossings, whereby an estimated 2 million wildebeest and zebra migrate into the Masai Mara from the Serengeti National Park.

When you need a holiday after your holiday, you simply add Zanzibar to the tail end of your safari. Zanzibar is a Tropical Island paradise with a lot of depth and history, having long attracted seafarers, traders and merchants to its iconic shoreline. Set in the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar is an archipelago of different islands that each offer something unique.

Choose to relax and watch traditional dhow sailers drift past with their local catch. Or indulge in a variety of water activities like, snorkeling, diving, sea kayaking, sailing and fishing. On the main island, Stone Town provides a labyrinth of bustling markets and streets carved in history and many cultures.

Zanzibar is a place where time has no meaning and island life truly takes over.