SVAH 015: 11 Nights/12 Days Kenya & Zanzibar Honeymoon Package
Honeymoon package in Kenya and Zanzibar: This sample honeymoon safari itinerary highlights the best of Kenya safari and Zanzibar holiday, taking you to Elephant Bedroom Camp in Samburu, Mbweha Camp in Lake Nakuru National Park, Naibor Camp in Masai Mara and Elsemere Conservation Centre situated on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha.
Afterwards, enjoy a Zanzibar honeymoon package unspoilt and beautiful beaches of Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa and Zanzibar Serena Inn.
Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu
Pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After safari briefing, drive to the Samburu Game Reserve through Central Kenya. Arrive at Elephant Bedroom Camp, set on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River, in time for lunch. Afterwards, set off for afternoon game drives in search of the buffalo, lion, leopard, cheetah and other wildlife and various species of game unique to this northern park. Return to your camp before sunset. At night elephants, buffalos and hippos roam through the camp in search for food and water and hearing them from the warmth of your duvet covered bed is a truly exciting and memorable experience.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 2: Samburu Game Reserve
Spend the whole day game viewing in the Reserve. In the evening, enjoy Samburu culture by resident naturalist and entertainment by local Samburu Morans.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 3: Samburu – Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, depart for Lake Nakuru in the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop at the magnificent Thomson Falls in Nyahururu. Lunch at Mbweha Camp, nestled up against the southern border of Lake Nakuru National Park with views of the Eburu and Mau ranges. Afternoon game drives in Lake Nakuru. Besides the flamingos that the lake is famous for, there are approx 400 other species of birds visiting the lake. Also, many species of game can be found in the park including the introduced Rothschild’s giraffe, black and white rhino, waterbuck, reedbuck, lion, buffalo, leopard, baboon and many species of plains game. In the evening, transfer to Lake Elementaita Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mbweha Camp
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
After breakfast, depart for Masai Mara Game Reserve through the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Naibor Camp, located in southern Kenya in the heart of the Maasai Mara Reserve and twenty minutes drive from the nearest wildebeest river crossing, before lunch. After lunch, set off for game drives till sunset in search of the Big Five and other wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Naibor Camp
Day 5-6: Masai Mara
Morning and afternoon game drives in Mara plains in search of the “Big Five" – lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephant – as well cheetah, zebra, giraffe and vast herds of wildebeest, plain antelope and numerous and other African wildlife. As the sun sets, don’t forget this is the right time to spot the shy leopard.
Optional evening visits to Masai cultural village to learn their culture and dances. Each visit cost USD35 per person and you pay this directly.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Naibor Camp
Day 7: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for Elsemere Conservation Centre, the home of Joy and George Adamson, situated on the southern shore of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Rift Valley. After lunch, take nature walks or boat ride in Lake Naivasha (boat ride at own cost), tour the Geothermal Power Station or visit the volcanic Crater Lake.
It’s Elsemere that Joy nurtured some of her orphaned big cats. The area is still a haven for wildlife, with its own small troop of black and white colobus monkeys living and playing in the Acacia trees. Fish Eagles call from the lake shore and hippos, eland and zebra graze on the lawns at night. In addition the Centre is a bird lover’s paradise with more than 260 species of bird including rare species such as the Verreaux’s Giant Eagle Owl.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Elsemere Conservation Centre
Day 8: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi – Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi. Stop at Panari Hotel for complementary lunch (paid by Skyview of Africa Ltd). Drop off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch the 1600hrs Kenya Airways flight to Zanzibar, arriving at 1810hrs. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, one of the most luxurious hotels on the east coast of Zanzibar. Accommodation will be in a cottage room on half board (breakfast and dinner).
Meals: Breakfast, (complementary lunch) and Dinner
Accommodation: Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
Day 9-10: Zanzibar (East Coast)
Spend the whole day in the beach and or book a variety of excursions through your hotel at your own cost.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
Day 11: Zanzibar
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Serena Inn. Spend whole day in the beaches or book your Stone Town excursions through your hotel at your own cost. Accommodate you in a Standard Room facing the ocean on half board (breakfast and dinner).
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Zanzibar Serena Inn
Day 12: Zanzibar – Nairobi – Depart Home
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport to catch your 1630hrs Kenya Airways flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, arriving in Nairobi at 1810hrs. Connect your international flight home.
