This is our classic safari-and-beach combination, adapted specifically for couples — private game drives rather than shared vehicles, and a beachfront honeymoon suite on Zanzibar rather than a standard room.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, then a flight or road transfer to the Maasai Mara.
Arrive Nairobi, Transfer to Maasai Mara
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSarova Mara Game Camp
LuxuryAngama Mara
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day across the Mara’s plains for lion, leopard and elephant, with a private vehicle for just the two of you.
Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
An optional pre-dawn hot air balloon flight over the Mara, followed by a champagne bush breakfast for two.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A final morning game drive, then a private candlelit bush dinner to close the safari leg.
Private Bush Dinner, Final Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A flight back to Nairobi, connecting onward to Zanzibar, transferring to your honeymoon suite.
Fly to Nairobi, Connect to Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa (honeymoon suite)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
A private sunset dhow sailing trip along the coastline, a classic romantic Zanzibar excursion.
Sunset Dhow Cruise
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A day at leisure with an included couples spa treatment.
Spa Day and Couples Massage
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A final relaxed beach day, closing with a private candlelit dinner set up on the beach.
Private Beachfront Dinner
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Maasai Mara conservancy/reserve fees | ~$100 per person per day |
| Regional flight, Nairobi to Zanzibar | Quoted separately |
| Couples spa treatment & private beach dinner | Included in package price |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Couples wanting the classic savanna-to-beach honeymoon, with private touches built in rather than added as afterthoughts.Tour Includes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle throughout the Mara leg
- Private bush dinner, couples spa treatment & beach dinner
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Mara reserve fees
Tour Excludes
- Regional flight, Nairobi to Zanzibar
- International flights
- Hot air balloon safari & dhow cruise (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance