Elephants in Kenya, big cats in Tanzania, then three nights by the sea. A two-country wander with a soft landing.

The Good Bits

• Two nights in Amboseli
• Lake Manyara and the Serengeti
• A border crossing with your guide
• Three nights on Zanzibar

Day by Day, Nice and Easy

Day 1: Nairobi > Amboseli

We meet you in Nairobi after breakfast, no rush, and set off. Amboseli is as calm as a painting: flat plains, tall mountain, elephants strolling in between. We take a gentle drive in the afternoon light. About 4 hours by road. lunch and dinner today.

Day 2: Amboseli

Rise early for Kilimanjaro at its clearest, then take the day as it comes with morning and afternoon drives. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 3: Amboseli > Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara is a little gem. Shady forest, a shimmering lake, flamingos like a pink ribbon along the shore. Lions here sometimes laze in the trees. About 6 hours by road. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 4: Lake Manyara > Serengeti

The Serengeti is an ocean of grass. We sail across it to camp, stopping for anything interesting. About 5 hours by road. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 5: Serengeti

A third day to roam further, picnic packed. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 6: Serengeti > Zanzibar

Zanzibar. Even the name sounds like a holiday. We take you to your hotel on the beach. About half a day by flight via Arusha. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 7: Zanzibar

A morning in Stone Town and a spice farm, then the beach. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 8: Zanzibar

A beach day. Sail a dhow at sunset. Breakfast, lunch and dinner today.

Day 9: Zanzibar > Home

One more swim if you are quick, then breakfast and a lift from Zanzibar to the airport. Breakfast today.

All Taken Care Of

• Entry fees for the parks you visit
• All transport along the way
• Your room each night
• Three meals a day (lunch onwards on day one, breakfast only on your last day)
• A qualified driver-guide and a cook