Luxury Masai Mara Safari & Zanzibar Honeymoon

Duration
13 nights
Price from
£6,689 pp.
Location
Kenya, Africa
Walking safari Kichwa Tembo

Trip Highlights

  • Luxury safari in the Masai Mara
  • Relax on Zanzibar's beaches
  • game drives and bush walks

What's Included

  • Luxury tented camps
  • Beachfront accommodation in Zanzibar
  • Expert guides

Honeymoon Magic from Savannah to Sea

Experience wild adventure, world-class comfort, and space to truly unwind on a honeymoon that brings together the best of all worlds.

This thoughtfully paced honeymoon begins with time to adjust, ease in, and enjoy the atmosphere of Nairobi before diving into your safari – exploring the Masai Mara’s vast, wildlife-rich savannahs – followed by pure relaxation on Zanzibar’s powdery white beaches.

Our Kenya and Zanzibar specialist, Ottie, says:
“This honeymoon has everything – iconic wildlife, golden beaches, and just the right touch of luxury to make it feel really special. The Masai Mara is unbelievable – imagine sharing your morning coffee with giraffes in the distance – and Zanzibar is exactly the kind of peaceful escape you’ll want after the buzz of safari. I’d recommend it to any couple looking for a trip of a lifetime to mark the start of their next chapter together.”

You’ll start in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi, where you can visit the Giraffe Centre or Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, or simply relax in the garden with a drink in hand. It’s a gentle introduction to East Africa, offering cultural highlights and calm before a short flight takes you straight into the heart of the Masai Mara – and it’s here that the wildlife experience begins.

From your luxury base at Kichwa Tembo Camp, with panoramic views of the Mara, you’ll head out on thrilling game drives across the plains in search of lions, elephants, and cheetah. There’s plenty of time in between to relax by the pool or join a guided bush walk, and if you want to see the landscape from a whole new perspective, there’s the seriously romantic option of a sunrise balloon safari.

After the excitement of safari, Zanzibar offers a slower rhythm and space to be alone together. You’ll spend eight nights at the beautiful White Sands Luxury Villas & Spa, staying in a spacious Deluxe Room just moments from the sea. Honeymoon touches include a bottle of wine, a massage, and a warm island welcome.

Here, you can stay close to the beach or head out to explore – snorkel in turquoise waters, wander through Stone Town’s spice-scented alleys, or visit Jozani Forest to spot red colobus monkeys.

This honeymoon is designed to give you a sense of space, connection, and genuine adventure from start to finish.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Honeymoon time!

Staying at Karen Residence

Fly into Nairobi International Airport, where you will be met on arrival by a Far & Wild driver and taken to The Karen Residence, located on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Spend two nights here on a bed and breakfast basis.

Day 2 Explore Nairobi

Elephant Orphanage

This morning a Far and Wild driver will collect you from your hotel and you have the morning to explore Nairobi at your own leisure. Popular activities include visiting the Giraffe Sanctuary (attached to the world famous Giraffe Manor) and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage before stopping for lunch at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden.

Returning to The Karen Residence in the afternoon to relax in the garden or by the pool.

Day 3 The safari begins

Days 4 & 5 Explore the Masai Mara

Kichwa  Tembo  Game  Drive

Go out on twice daily game drives in search of wildlife, common sightings include Lions, Elephants, Cheetah and Zebra.

When not on drives relax by the amazing pool with views over the Mara plains. Feeling adventurous? Try a Balloon Safari over the Mara or explore the Mara on horseback - experiences you will never forget.

Day 6 Bring on the beach!

After a morning game drive you with catch the 11am flight from the Masai Mara back to Nairobi to catch your flight to Zanzibar. Landing at 3.45pm you will be met be a driver and transferred to Zanzibar White Sands Luxury Villas and Spa.

You will check into your Deluxe Room and will stay here for the next 8 nights on a half board basis. If you are not relaxed already then this is sure to do the trick!

Honeymoon couples will also get to enjoy a bottle of wine, a local gift and floral arrangement in the room upon arrival as well as a one-hour massage per person.

Days 7-13 And Relax......

Zanzibar white sands

Spend your days by the pool or venture out to the stunning beach. Enjoy dining at their two delicious restaurants!

With onsite activities like water sports, tennis, yoga as well as the onsite spa you could easily spend all eight days in resort. If you would like to arrange boat trips, tours of Stone Town (once the slave trade capital of the world), Scuba diving trips or a visit to the Jozani Forest Reserve then the hotel reception can help with your plans.

Day 14 Home time

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When to go to Kenya

Find out the best time to visit Kenya with our month by month guide.

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January

January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.

February

February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.

March

Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.

April

April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.

May

The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.

June

June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.

July

July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.

August

The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.

September

Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.

October

October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.

November

November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.

December

The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.

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