Nairobi’s savannah, Zanzibar’s beaches

The savanna of Nairobi National Park, right next to downtown, and Stone Town and the beaches of Zanzibar.

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Nairobi → Zanzibar · 6–7 days

The route on the map, in the itinerary’s order.

KenyaNairobi
Days
2–3
When
January and February; part of June to September
Per person/day
Average 8,700 KESMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.
TanzaniaZanzibar
Days
4
When
Jan–Feb · Jun–Oct
Per person/day
Average 110–170 USDMid-range · per person/day
Cost scope
Per person per day: accommodation, meals, urban transport, visits and a small allowance for extras. Flights excluded; larger purchases vary. Editorial estimate, not a quote.

Who it is for

For a week that pairs one day of wildlife with days on Indian Ocean beaches.

Not for anyone who wants a long safari, since here the savanna is Nairobi's, seen in a single day.

The strategy

Nairobi comes first, with the National Park planned around admission, vehicle and departure time. Check the flight to Zanzibar, including airport time, luggage and the transfer to accommodation; a short flight does not leave the whole day free. Stone Town and beaches come at the end, with breaks on the Nairobi days too.

What you will see

Nairobi National Park, Nairobi. Nairobi National Park’s savanna begins at the capital’s southern edge: 117 km² protected since 1946, with rhinos, lions, giraffes and other species.
Christ Church Anglican Cathedral, Zanzibar. Built from 1873 on the site of the slave market closed that same year, in the Mkunazini neighborhood.