Classic Kenya Safari & Zanzibar Beach

This Kenya and Zanzibar holiday combines remote safari camps with a relaxed beach stay, giving you plenty of wildlife by day and time to unwind by the sea at the end. You will move from Nairobi’s gentle introduction to conservation, through three distinct safari regions with private game drives, and then on to Zanzibar’s northeast coast, where fun activities and wellbeing experiences let you slow the pace right down. 

Your journey starts in Nairobi at Tamarind Tree Hotel, with visits to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery and the Giraffe Centre to set the scene. You then transfer to Samburu for riverbank game viewing and classic bush moments like breakfast in the wild and sundowners at dusk, continue to Meru for intimate rhino-rich safaris, and stay at The Ark in the Aberdare region, watching wildlife gather at the lodge’s waterhole after dark. Finally, you head to Zanzibar, where sunrise yoga, aquayoga and dhow excursions sit alongside poolside relaxation and walks along the beach. 

Your Experience Includes: 

• 1 night in Nairobi at Tamarind Tree Hotel in a Standard Room on a bed and breakfast basis 
• 3 nights in Samburu at Ashnil Samburu Camp in a Tent on a full board basis 
• 2 nights in Meru at Porini Rhino River Camp in a Forest View Tent on a full board basis 
• 2 nights in the Aberdare region at The Ark Lodge in a Standard Room on a full board basis 
• 5 nights in Zanzibar at Matemwe Attitude in a Swim-Up Villa on a half board basis 
• Private game drives in Samburu, Meru and Aberdare  
• See lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and more 
• Visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Nursery and the Giraffe Centre in Nairobi 
• Bush breakfast with bubbly and sundowners at Ashnil Samburu Camp 
• Wildlife viewing from The Ark Lodge’s decks overlooking the waterhole and salt lick 
• Swim-Up Villa at Matemwe Attitude with sunrise yoga, aquayoga classes and traditional dhow excursions 
• Enjoy the pool, beach and local areas 
• Return international flights on Kenya Airways from Heathrow 
• Airport taxes and surcharges included. Regional supplements may apply 
• Private return transfers in Zanzibar and safari transfers in Kenya 

Why You’ll Love This Trip! 
This trip is ideal if you like the idea of a safari that feels a little more varied than ‘one lodge and one reserve’. Samburu, Meru and the Aberdare region each have their own character, so your days never feel the same: different landscapes, different styles of wildlife viewing, and a mix of classic game drives with more unusual moments such as watching animals from the lodge itself. The private game drive element adds flexibility and privacy, which works especially well for couples. 

Zanzibar then brings a softer, slower rhythm without losing the feeling of being somewhere special. Matemwe Attitude has an easy, barefoot charm, and the Swim-Up Villas, wellbeing sessions and dhow trips make it feel more like a curated experience than a standard beach stay.  

Ready to Book? 
Your unforgettable safari & beach adventure to Kenya & Zanzibar is just a call or email away. You’re in excellent hands with our dedicated travel experts who are always ready to assist with any questions about destinations, accommodation, or experiences, ensuring every detail comes together to make your holiday truly unforgettable. 

Call: 0208 423 3000 
Email: holidays@somak.co.uk 
Quote Reference: 81308 
Travel period: 1 February – 31 March 2027 
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T&C's: Prices are fluid and subject to availability. Price based on 2 adults sharing for departure on 3 March 2027. No tourist tax in Kenya. Zanzibar charges a mandatory infrastructure tax of $5 per person per night for both adults and children, paid directly to hotels upon check-in or check-out. 

Calculated 29/06/2026 Exchange rates and local taxes may change before you pay in resort. 

Exchange rate used $1.00 = £0.76 
Paid direct to hotel (total) $50 = £38 
Additionally, a mandatory $44 per adult travel insurance fee is required, which needs to be paid online before departure.  Prices are correct at time of posting 29/06/2026..