Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Holidays

Heart-stirring landscape, exuberant wildlife, miles of white sands.

This heart-stirring landscape has been the star of so many films that for many armchair travellers Kenya actually is Africa. There's Kenya's coastline with its miles of white sands, and a warm sea playground protected by a coral reef just offshore. There's the Masai Mara with its prolific, year-round game viewing and a host of smaller reserves far too good to overlook. And there are the Kenyan Highlands - always popular with visitors in search of a more energetic holiday. Kenya is the most frequented vacation spot in East Africa - reflected in the exclusive hotels, opulent tented lodges and the widespread availability of high quality cuisine. Bustling and exciting, Nairobi is well worth a visit. Explore the National Museum or, for those familiar with Out of Africa, the Karen Blixen Museum. Lapped by the Indian Ocean, Tanzania offers a wealth of attractions, first and foremost the wildlife show billed as one of the greatest on earth - the Migration. Towards the end of March around one and half million wildebeest, plus a supporting cast of zebras and antelopes, cross the Serengeti Plains. Also awaiting your discovery are the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park and the rare black rhinos of the Ngorongoro Crater, while just off the coast lies exotic Zanzibar, spice island supreme. Combination itineraries are popular here. Try bush and beach with Kenya and the Seychelles, or enjoy a spicy medley of Mauritius, Tanzania and Zanzibar.

KENYA Masai Mara – Kenya offers arguably the best game-viewing in Africa. Although the Masai Mara is the most well known, other areas such as Samburu and Amboseli provide great game-viewing and the opportunity to see the Big Five. Kenyan tribes – Over 40 tribal groups. Many of the lodges and safari camps have strong ties to their local tribe and can offer a fascinating insight into the culture and customs, as well as providing the opportunity to explore the bush with a native guide. Balloon trips – Providing a unique 360 degree view of the plains and animals below. Setting off at dawn and landing in time to enjoy a champagne breakfast laid out below. Offshore coral reefs – Excellent diving and snorkelling along the Indian Ocean coastline, home to an abundance of marine life. Dhow cruises – Sail at sunset in this traditional Arab boat whilst enjoying a sundowner and seafood barbeque. TANZANIA Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s largest mountain. Ngorongoro Crater – Covers 122 square miles. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to a dense population of African game and the highest concentration of lion in Africa. Serengeti National Park – Every year over one million wildebeest gather for their annual migration north. The famous Grumeti River crossing is one of nature’s greatest spectacles. Lake Manyara – Teeming with bird life; tens of thousands of Flamingo on their migration, as well as some of the 400 other species recorded including Pelicans and Storks. ZANZIBAR Stone Town – The oldest section of Zanzibar Town, full of the history and culture of the island. Visit the old palace and fort to explore hidden gems amongst the cobbled streets and alleyways. The coast of Zanzibar and Pemba – Diving and snorkelling in the turquoise waters, home to a diverse range of corals and marine life. Spice and fruit plantations – Zanzibar is also know as “The Spice Island”, due to the many plantations where visitors can taste, smell and sample the local produce.

KENYA Feb-Mar | February marks the beginning of Whale Shark season – Many dive sites along the coast offer the unique opportunity to see the worlds largest shark up close Jul-Oct | The annual wildebeest migration into the Masai Mara National Reserve from the Serengeti National Park TANZANIA Apr-Jul | Witness the annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti National Park as the herds depart for the Masai Mara Dec | Best month to view the Flamingos on Lake Manyara ZANZIBAR Feb | Sauti za Busara (Voices of Wisdom) – An annual celebration of all things Swahili Jul | Festival of the Dhow Countries – The largest annual cultural event in East Africa, celebrating the cultures of India, Pakistan, the African continent, the Gulf States and the Indian Ocean. Features international film, music, theatre and performing arts all centred in and around Stone Town Jul | Zanzibar Culture Festival – Drawing cultural troupes from around Africa, the festival is celebrated with music, arts and crafts in venues around Zanzibar Town

KENYA Woodcarvings. Kiondos – Sisal baskets. Local beers. Sambusas – Deep fried pastry triangles stuffed with spiced mincemeat. Jewellery. Nyama Choma (barbecued meat) – Kenya’s unofficial national dish which you can sample at Carnivore in Nairobi. TANZANIA Local beers - Safari and Kilimanjaro. Textiles. Paintings. Woodcarvings. Coffee – Grown on the slopes of Kilimanjaro. ZANZIBAR Spices. Woodcarvings. Jewellery.

CLIMATE January to March is hot and dry with the long rains usually April to early June. Between June and October it is warm and dry during the day but cold at night. The short rains occur between October and mid December. TIME DIFFERENCE GMT +3 hours CURRENCY We recommend you travel with US$ HEALTH Anti-malaria precautions are recommended. Yellow fever required for Tanzania. VISAS Required for both countries - US$25 per single entry visa. Available on arrival but it is strongly recommended to obtain your visa for Tanzania prior to arrival.

Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Holiday Accommodation

• Hemingway Safari
• Kenya in Style
• Kenya Classic
• Tracing Footsteps
• Tanzania Deluxe
• Singita Serengeti
• The Wildebeest Feast
• Southern Tanzania Safari
• Classic Tanzania & Zanzibar
• Governors' Il Moran
• Alfajiri
• Bateleur Camp
• Baraza
• Breezes Beach Club & Spa
• Elsa's Kopje
• Faru Faru Lodge
• Fundu Lagoon
• The Funzi Keys
• Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp
• Jongomero Camp
• Joy's Camp
• Klein's Camp
• Kiba Point
• Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
• Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
• Little Governors' Camp
• Loldia House
• Manda Bay
• Mara Intrepids
• Matemwe
• Mnemba Island Lodge
• Naibor Camp
• Nduara Loliondo
• Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
• Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
• The Palms
• Ras Kutani
• Ras Nungwi
• Richards Camp
• Sabora Tented Camp
• Samburu Intrepids
• Sand Rivers
• Sasakwa Lodge
• Serena Beach Hotel & Spa
• Shompole
• Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
• Serengeti Safari Camp
• Tortilis Camp
• Zanzibar Serena Inn
• Rekero
• Ocean Paradise
• Blue Bay Resort & Spa
• The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille
• Olanana
• Loisaba
• Cottars 1920's
• Ol Seki Mara Camp
• Mara Plains Camp
• Karen Blixen Camp
• Sabuk
• Kinondo Kwetu
• Kiwayu
• The Manor at Ngorongoro

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