Zanzibar Tours & Trips 2020

43 trips to Zanzibar tours from 127 tour companies. 253 reviews. 4.6/5 avg rating.

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Solo Friendly Solo Friendly Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
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Gorillas, Game Parks & Beaches

Intrepid Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
27 days
$ 253 / day
$ 6,826
From : $ 9,556
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • With permits included in the price of the trip, take a trek through Uganda's steamy forests to seek out rare mountain gorillas and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
  • Head out on an early evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, which is particularly famous for its rhino population.
  • Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other, and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park.
  • Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
  • Accompanied by a local crew — a leader, driver and cook – you'll be in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.
Visits:
Kampala, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rift Valley, Victoria, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda
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Zanzibar to Nairobi

Intrepid Travel
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12 days
$ 185 / day
$ 2,216
From : $ 3,102
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Wander around Stone Town’s bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets and opt to embark on a guided tour of the spice plantations.
  • Explore the Serengeti – a wildlife arena like no other – and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park with your local crew.
  • Learn to prepare a Swahili dish, crafting and learning about village life in Mto wa Mbu.
  • Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD vehicle for a chance to see endangered black rhinoceros.
  • Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
Visits:
Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Arusha, Kenya, Tanzania
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Cape Town to Zanzibar

Intrepid Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
41 days
$ 166 / day
$ 5,580
From : $ 7,720
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Listen to the songs and stories of Namibia’s San people, the oldest inhabitants of Southern Africa, and gain an insight into their traditional customs and beliefs.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Etosha National Park, home to a wide range of Southern Africa's wildlife, and glide through the waterways of the Okovango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe), escaping civilisation at with an overnight stay at an island camp.
  • The cascades and evaporating mist of Victoria Falls are a wondrous sight. Have the opportunity to see the falls at multiple angles, perhaps with a bird’s eye view in a helicopter!
  • Visit the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about the rehabilitation of wildlife from poaching and get the chance to meet some rescued or orphaned wildlife currently in their care.
  • Journey from the interior plains out to some idyllic Indian Ocean hotspots. Take a stroll along the shores in Dar es Salaam and laze on the beaches in paradisiacal Zanzibar.
Visits:
Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Lusaka, Rhodes, Zanzibar, Chobe National Park, Dar es Salaam, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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East Africa Safari & Coast

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 346 / day
$ 4,504
From : $ 6,080
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Meet Maasai warriors and experience Kenya's tribal life at an afternoon village visit in Loita Hills and with a Hadzabe community in Tanzania to see how their ancient culture exists today.
  • Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in 4WDs.
  • Explore the Serengeti National Park in depth, with two early morning and two late afternoon game drives through this spectacular wildlife arena.
  • Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater with local guides in an open-roof 4WD for a chance to see the endangered black rhinoceros.
  • Snorkel with tropical fish on a dhow cruise in the transparent waters of northern Zanzibar.
Visits:
Arusha, Nairobi, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater, Kenya, Tanzania
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Cape Town to Kenya

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
49 days
$ 156 / day
$ 7,654
From : $ 10,716
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • With included wildlife viewing experiences like game drives, tracking walks and safaris, you are guaranteed to encounter a diverse array of Africa’s iconic wildlife.
  • Wake up before dawn and scramble to the top of a massive Sesriem dune for a dramatic sunrise view across a vast sea of undulating sand.
  • Glide down Botswana's Okavango Delta on a mokoro, with a local at the helm using a pole to guide your journey through the rich waterways.
  • Discover the largest ruins in sub-Saharan Africa – Great Zimbabwe. This World Heritage-listed site dates back to the 11th century.
  • Chill out on the white sands of Zanzibar’s northern beaches and spend a night exploring the ornate alleyways of Stone Town.
Visits:
Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Lusaka, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Rhodes, Zanzibar, Zambezi River, Arusha, Chobe National Park, Dar es Salaam, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Africa Encompassed Northbound

Intrepid Travel
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64 days
$ 217 / day
$ 13,885
From : $ 19,439
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Gorilla permits included! Seek out the rare mountain gorilla on a trek through Uganda’s steamy forests and spend an unforgettable hour in their presence.
  • Go on safaris in iconic spots like Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti savanna, the Okavango Delta and the Masai Mara.
  • A local leader and crew, plus plenty of time in villages and small towns, means you’ll have the opportunity to meet heaps of locals from all walks of life.
  • Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, enjoying white sand and the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
  • Travel for good! Visit community-based projects that empower women, promote economic freedom and protect wildlife.
Visits:
Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Kampala, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Lusaka, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Rhodes, Zanzibar, Zambezi River, Arusha, Chobe National Park, Dar es Salaam, Lake Nakuru National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rift Valley, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda
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Road to Zanzibar

Intrepid Travel
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Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
12 days
$ 217 / day
$ 2,600
From : $ 3,640
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other, and look for lions, leopards, elephants and giraffes in this iconic park.
  • Take a mind-blowing safari across the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater in an open-roof 4WD vehicle for a chance to see endangered black rhinoceros.
  • Embark on a hike through the Usambara Mountains to the Irente viewpoint, then stop at a farm on the way back for a picnic lunch.
  • Wander around Stone Town’s bustling bazaars and fragrant spice markets and consider heading on an optional guided tour of the island’s spice plantations.
  • Accompanied by a local crew — a leader, driver and cook – you'll be in excellent hands for the duration of your adventure.
Visits:
Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kenya, Tanzania
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Kenya to Cape Town

Intrepid Travel
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
48 days
$ 153 / day
$ 7,358
From : $ 10,301
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Glide through the lily-filled waterways of the Okavango Delta on a mokoro (a small dugout canoe) and escape civilisation with an overnight stay at your island camp.
  • Be mesmerised by the staggering force and beauty of Victoria Falls, and experience firsthand why it’s known as the ‘smoke that thunders’ – a natural wonder that must be seen to be believed.
  • Chill out on the northern beaches of Zanzibar, enjoying white sands and the sparkling blue of the Indian Ocean, and consider learning about the island's spice trade on a guided visit to the local plantations.
  • Listen to the songs and stories of Namibia’s San people, the oldest inhabitants of southern Africa, and gain an insight into their traditional customs and beliefs.
  • Discover the magic of South Luangwa National Park on a dawn and afternoon 4x4 safari game drive. This park is a highly concentrated arena of noble African beasts and exotic wildflowers.
Visits:
Cape Town, Etosha National Park, Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Rhodes, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Stone Town to Vic Falls

Intrepid Travel
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16 days
$ 153 / day
$ 2,444
From : $ 3,422
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Spot elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, wildebeest, impalas and more on not one but three included 4WD safari game drives in Tanzania and Zambia.
  • Discover the magic of South Luangwa National Park on morning and afternoon 4x4 safari game drives, and visit a workshop where local women transform poaching snare wire into jewellery to raise funds for conservation.
  • Explore the largest ruins in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Heritage-listed Great Zimbabwe, and discover the history and heritage of local communities with your knowledgeable local leader.
  • Eastern Africa isn’t just about animals and wide-open savannas. Get to know the colourful cities of the region, including Lusaka, Harare and Bulawayo.
  • Choose from a range of optional activities at Victoria Falls so you can see the cascades the way you want, and maybe treat yourself to a helicopter ride.
Visits:
Lake Malawi, Luangwa, Rhodes, Zanzibar, Lusaka, Victoria, Victoria Falls, Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Best of East Africa

Intrepid Travel
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20 days
$ 219 / day
$ 4,370
From : $ 6,118
The strike-through price reflects either the high season trip price or the average price a traveler pays for a similar itinerary when the components are booked separately.
Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • Venture into the incredible Masai Mara National Reserve for a full-day game drive in an open-top 4WD, looking for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and more.
  • An early morning game drive through Lake Nakuru National Park might be your best chance of seeing black and white rhinoceroses in the flesh.
  • Take a cooking class in a small village and learn some Kenyan recipes, then share your creations at a camp dinner under the stars.
  • Explore the Serengeti, a wildlife arena like no other. You're bound to spot most of Africa's iconic Big Five game on your adventures at sunrise and sunset – when the animals are most active.
  • Meet with local community members and join in on village activities in Mto wa Mbu with a guided stroll around the farming areas.
Visits:
Lake Nakuru National Park, Nairobi, Ngorongoro Crater, Rift Valley, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kenya, Tanzania
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15 Day The Serengeti & Beyond: A Tanzania Saf ...

15 days
$ 547 / day
$ 8,209
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Travel to Tarangire National Park, known for its huge herds of elephants and giraffe
  • Game drives in Serengeti National Park, with Africa's highest concentration of wildlife
  • In the Serengeti, linger at the Simba Kopje, inspiration for scenes in The Lion King
  • At the Olduvai Gorge Museum view fossils that provide evidence of our ancestors
  • Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a World Heritage Site, Africa’s "Garden of Eden"
  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow
  • Explore Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey
  • Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar
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16 Day Kenya Safari Exploration with Zanzibar

16 days
$ 419 / day
$ 6,709
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world's most successful orphan elephant rescue center
  • At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform
  • Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
  • Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife
  • Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges
  • Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife
  • Embark on a boat tour on Lake Naivasha, a bird lover's paradise
  • Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow
  • Explore Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey
  • Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Nairobi, Zanzibar
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19 Day Kenya Safari Exploration with Rwanda & ...

19 days
$ 551 / day
$ 10,469
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Embark on a gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
  • Take a guided forest trek in search of Golden monkeys in the highland forests of Volcanoes National Park
  • Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world's most successful orphan elephant rescue center
  • At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform
  • Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
  • Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife
  • Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges
  • Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife
  • Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow
  • Explore Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey
  • Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Kigali, Nairobi, Volcanoes National Park, Zanzibar
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20 Day Kenya Safari Exploration with Rwanda & ...

19 days
$ 627 / day
$ 11,919
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Embark on a gorilla trek in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park
  • Take a guided forest trek in search of Golden monkeys in the highland forests of Volcanoes National Park
  • Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world's most successful orphan elephant rescue center
  • At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform
  • Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
  • Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife
  • Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges
  • Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife
  • Embark on a boat tour on Lake Naivasha, a bird lover's paradise
  • Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow
  • Explore Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey
  • Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Kigali, Nairobi, Volcanoes National Park, Zanzibar
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15 Day Kenya Safari Exploration with Zanzibar

15 days
$ 474 / day
$ 7,109
Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the world's most successful orphan elephant rescue center
  • At the Giraffe Centre, hand-feed elegant Rothschild giraffes from an elevated platform
  • Enjoy personal game drive experiences in safari vehicles that seat no more than seven
  • Explore Samburu National Park, known for its unique wildlife
  • Enjoy leisurely game viewing at one of Kenya's iconic tree lodges
  • Travel to Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its superb birdlife
  • Test your luck and see how many of the "Big Five" you'll spot in the magical Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Explore Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the cultural center of the Zanzibar Archipelago
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise on a traditional wooden dhow
  • Explore Jozani-Chwaka Bay National Park, home to the endangered Zanzibar red colobus monkey
  • Tour a working spice plantation to learn about the crops of the Spice Islands
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Visits:
Nairobi, Zanzibar
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Top Zanzibar Attractions & Experiences

Top Zanzibar Experiences

    • Looking at the oldest building of the Stone Town, The Old Fort.
    • Visiting Peace Memorial Museum to get insight on Zanzibar’s history.
    • Walking around Stone Town.
    • Relaxing in the white sand of Nakupenda Beach.
    • Scuba diving or snorkeling in Nungwi's beaches.

253 Zanzibar Tour Reviews - Summary 98% Recommend

4.6 out of 5
Excellent 183
Great 61
Average 3
Disappointing 1
Terrible 5
Value
4.6
Guide
4.7
Activities
4.7
Lodging
4.7
Transportation
4.6
Meals
4.6

Tour Reviews Write a Review

Great trip!

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

It was a great trip, wonderful to see the animals in their natural habitat.
Some long days of driving but well worth it in the end. Erellah was great
leader, pointed things out that we would've never seen without his help.
Wilson, Sam and Esther were great assets to the trip and made it all the more
enjoyable. It was my first trip with Exodus and plan on more.
Seeing all the animals!


He was great and very well informed.


Expect some long days of travel but worth it.


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Operator Exodus Travels

Kenya & Tanzania Safari Adventure Aug 17

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Although we had previously visited Kenya six years ago (on the Gorillas and
Masai Mara trip) we had never seen the wildebeest crossing so I had really
hoped to be lucky this time. Also our former trip had been an excellent
experience so I had no hesitation in booking this trip with the added
Tanzania experience.
We were really lucky and saw the great migration, watching the wildebeest
crossing the River Mara. There was such a dramatic build up to it - first a
small group went to cross and then rushed back when they reached the river
and saw crocodiles. We thought we weren't going to see it. Then further along
the riverbank, a larger group just suddenly started rushing. We sat and
watched for about fifteen minutes as wildebeest were stampeding across the
plains joined by groups of zebra and then waded across the river and up the
other side.


Erellah was an excellent group leader and a real credit to Exodus. He split
his time equally amongst all trip members and would turn his hand to whatever
was required be it organising, putting up tents, cooking etc. He was always
bright cheerful and full of energy and worked extremely hard.


There is a lot of packing and unpacking in the first 10 days, organise your
bag for ease of access and bring a padlock for your locker. Pack walking
boots and comfortable sandals. Warm clothes for the Ngorongoro Crater are
essential (I took a light thermal layers including vest, leggings, fleece
top, hat, scarf and gloves) … I was not going to get cold! Having said
that pack light but take a washing line and pegs.


Although expensive I would recommend the Kenyan balloon trip. The pilot was
excellent, the experience beautiful, peaceful and altogether rather surreal.
The breakfast good and with a view that is breathtaking. In the 4 x 4 game
drive which lasted a few hours we saw lion, leopard and cheetah!


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Kenya & Tanzania safari adventure Aug 17

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Saw all the infamous National parks & so much awesome wildlife, too numerous
to mention.
Great group, relaxing tour pace & even the camping was great!
The way the trip is organised & run by the crew is flawless, I am so
impressed & will definitely have consider this type of trip again.
Seeing the wildebeast crossing the Mara river during the annual migration was
the most awe inspiring thing I have ever seen, made up that we managed to see
this...thanks to the crew !


Erillah was a fantastic tour guide, relentlessly cheerful & knowledgable,
supported by Wilson & Esther - awesome chefs who looked after us so well, &
Sam, the driver, who kept us safe at all times & gave us the best 'African
massage' !!


Take binoculars & pack really light, you really won't need many clothes as
you can easily wash en route.
We all got affected by motion sickness due to the rough roads, so I would
recommend taking travel sickness medication.


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A trip of a lifetime!!

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

This trip was a once in a lifetime trip and the memories we made will last a
lifetime!!
Hot air ballooning over the Masai Mara was incredible and the large numbers
of young animals was simply great to see!!


Our group leader was so knowledgeable and only to happy to answer any and all
questions on the locations and huge variety of animals we saw!


Remember to take something warm for the Ngorongoro crater it got a little
cold that night. Although there are some long drives the views and potential
animal sightings are well worth it. Our drive through the Masai Mara and onto
Lake Victoria was lone but absolutely amazing with Lion, Giraffe, Elephants,
Crocs, Hippo and much more!


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Fantastic Trip

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

We have returned from a tailormade trip to Kicheche Mara Camp in Kenya and
Fumba Beach Lodge in Zanzibar.
I must congratulate Charlie Potter for his organisation and what a great trip
it was.
Kicheche Mara Camp, what a fabulous place. Tents were absolute luxury, better
than some hotels. The staff were ALL excellent, smiley and friendly, they
couldn't do enough for you.
This camp is in the Mara North Conservancy and I strongly believe this is the
way forward for Safaris and camps.
The camp was small, just 8 tents all well spaced out with fabulous views
right amongst nature itself. Wildlife frequently came into camp and you could
hear their calls at night time. In the hours of darkness you were always
escorted to your tents.
Each night someone goes and puts a hot water bottle in your bed whilst you
are dining.
Every morning at 5.30 you are woken with a hot drink and freshly baked
biscuits - each in the shape of an animal, different each day. Then when you
go to the Safari vehicle there is a hot water bottle on your seat - yes this
was needed some mornings.
Each evening before the meal there was a camp fire where you shared details
of your day with others as well as having a drink under the stars. Also
Michael gave us a thought of the day, which was always appreciated.
The food, what can I say it was 5 star, as good as any top hotel, all cooked
on the premises. All the bread, biscuits and cakes were freshly done.
Presentation was always excellent as was the service. Always smiles on the
staff faces and the camp managers - Ray and Tony - always ate with you.
It was great when there was a celebration as all the staff took part and a
cake brought out or even champagne.
Breakfasts were taken on the early morning game drive and again the food was
excellent and it was a good chance to stretch your legs. Back at lunch time
for another excellent meal, then afternoon tea before going out again. Then
sundowners and snacks on the drive. What more could we ask. We certainly
never went hungry.

The game drives were superb, we had Saruni and he was always pointing things
out, spotting animals and birds and finding the necessary game to view. He
was a great friendly guy always smiling and chatting with us. In fact your
game drive starts from the moment you land at the airstrip.

We followed Cheetahs after an Impala, chased across the valley to watch
Hyenas take a Topi down. Gazed at Lionesses with their cubs and prides
playing or sleeping in the sun. Elephants tramping through the river Mara.
You name it we saw it except for the Leopard, but we did try. We did see a
Serval one evening, how Saruni spotted it I don't know as they blend in so
well. Lions in large numbers, giraffe, zebra, plenty of Topi, Jackal to name
a few plus the great variety of birdlife which is fantastic.
There were too many to mention. But arriving by small plane was superb and
then being on the game drive straight away.
Being made welcome as soon as we got to camp and then a welcome card on our
bed as we arrived at the tent. Always made welcome by everybody.
The game drives were fantastic as there weren't lots of vehicles and people
blocking the views, everyone had respect for each other and would wait their
turn. Being able to go off road is also an advantage especially when you want
to follow cheetahs on a kill or any other animal for that matter. This is the
way forward for Safaris, fewer vehicles and more chances of spotting game.
The sunrises and sunsets were out of this world especially the latter when
you were having sundowners. We have been lucky enough to go on quite a few
safaris but this is the best yet and I don't want to go into National Parks
or Reserves again, I want more Conservancies.


We didn't have a group leader as such as were travelling on our own. But
Anthony met us in Nairobi and took us to the hotel, then picked us up in the
morning for our flight. He met us on the way back from Zanzibar, and a good
job too as our luggage had been put on the wrong plane and it took some
sorting out.


For future travellers doing a dual trip I would advise NOT flying to Zanzibar
from Wilson airport, go straight to Jomo Kenyatta, as it makes it easier when
returning home. Also a 4hr wait which is what we had at Wilson is so boring
as there is no lounge, only snacks and a boring place to be. Very
disorganised especially on the International side. I wouldn't recommend
flying Safari Air either. Into the Mara was fine but not going to and from
Zanzibar. There was only 8 people returning to Wilson from Zanzibar and they
managed to put all the luggage on the wrong plane. It was not fun waiting
airside for over 2 hours for our luggage to arrive and then try and rush to
check in for our flight home.


I haven't gone into any detail about the Fumba Beach Lodge on Zanzibar, but
this is a great place to relax after a Safari. The bungalows are in gardens
or sea view which we had and it is so peaceful and quiet. Great staff, great
food and great ambiance. Absolutely loved it there. BUT the highlight was the
Kicheche Mara Camp and Safaris.


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Unbelievable adventure

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Well where to begin in reviewing this trip? I guess at the start and it
certainly is as advertised an adventure, and an adventure you will never
forget. From the very beginning arriving into Nairobi airport everything was
superbly organised and it wasn't long before we met up with our group of
fellow travelers and we're introduced to our exodus team, consisting of our
leader Patrick, our driver David, cook Wilson and helper Jessie, what a great
team they were too so friendly and welcoming to us all.
I don't believe that within the budget of this trip it would be possible to
see so much of East Africa as we managed to see on our holiday. Through
Kenya, onto Tanzania and then ending in Zanzibar, everyday spent marvelling
at what each location has to offer, just as you think things can't get any
better in the Massai mara you're into the Serengeti and even greater sights,
and then to top it all off my personal favourite was a morning in the
ngorrowgorrw crater.
Along the way we were lucky enough to see the big five, a cheetah kill a
hare, countless giraffes, elephants, wilderbeast, hippos, and so many other
animals I can't write them all down.
We slept in camps where you could literally hear the lions and hyenas and
they sounded so close. We woke mornings to find zebras munching grass within
touching distance of our tents, on this trip all this just seems natural, but
when you get home you really think about it and realize how lucky you were to
see it all.
You will sleep in 2 man tents which are a little on the small side but you're
so knackered at night you really don't care so long as you can put your head
down and go to sleep.
There is an awful lot of traveling, there has to be to cram so much into the
trip, the truck is pretty comfortable and there is generally lots to see, but
take a book or 2 as there are a couple of really long days of transiting
destinations.
I would thoroughly recommend this trip, indeed if you're reading this review
you're obviously considering this holiday, I can offer one piece of advice
stop considering right now and book it! I guarantee you won't regret anything
unless you don't do this holiday it was for us the trip of a lifetime. Oh and
last but not least I have to mention the food which we were a little
concerned about before we got there, it was delicious, plenty of variety, and
Wilson's soups were really tasty, don't know how he managed it but great
cooking really enjoyed every meal.
Seeing the Cheetah kill a hare within touching distance was good, as was
waking in the morning to herds of zebras outside your tent, but most
inspirational moment by a mile was in the ngorrowgorrw crater where we were
lucky enough to see 3 brother lions strutting there stuff and being close
enough to see the whites of their eyes.


Patrick was absolutely brilliant, would have been an excellent trip anyway
but for me he made it even more special, great guide with a great sense of
humour too.


Choose a bag which will fit perfectly well into your truck locker as you will
be pulling it out every day bring a book and a decent head torch.
Don't concern yourself with poor toilets or showers you e the rest of your
lives to take a warm shower. Just remember as our guide Patrick used to say
T.I.A......this is Africa. Embrace it for what it is and enjoy yourself.


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