13 Days: Kenya, Tanzania u2013 Safari, Mountains and Zanzibar is a family-friendly journey from Nairobi through the Chyulu Hills, Amboseli and Tsavo West National Parks to the spice island of Zanzibar. Meet rescued elephants and Rothschild giraffes in Nairobi, watch the Big Five beneath Kilimanjaro, spend a night in a traditional Maasai village, explore volcanic hill country on foot, and finish relaxing on Zanzibaru2019s white-sand beaches with its spice plantations and Swahili culture.
Welcomed at Nairobi airport and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon visit the Giraffe Centre, a breeding station for endangered Rothschild giraffes.
Drive to the community-run Maasai village of Muteleu for an authentic insight into Maasai life and culture, with a short sunset hike. (B,D)
Travel via Kimana to a tented camp at the foot of the volcanic Chyulu Hills, with an afternoon exploratory tour. (B,D)
An easy guided hike to the top of the hills u2013 among the youngest mountain ranges on earth u2013 with views of Kilimanjaro and the Yatta Plateau, and a picnic lunch. (B,D)
Hike along the Nalemoru River to a small waterfall, then explore the lively multicultural Maasai market town of Loitokitok on the Tanzanian border. Overnight at Kibo Slopes Cottages.
Game drives in Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro among elephants, wildebeest, buffalo, impala and flamingos on the soda lake.
Transfer into the vast savannah of Tsavo West for game drives in search of the Big Five, ostriches and hippos.
A full day exploring Tsavo Westu2019s hilly landscapes and wildlife, including Mzima Springs.
Game drive en route out of the park and return to Nairobi.
Visit the Sheldrick elephant orphanage in Nairobi, then fly to the spice island of Zanzibar.
Relax, swim and snorkel, and explore Zanzibaru2019s spice plantations and historic Stone Town.
A free day to enjoy the beaches and island activities at your own pace.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.