Kenya & Zanzibar — Nairobi and Island Discovery
9 days / 8 nights: three nights in Nairobi followed by five nights in Zanzibar, with a choice of hotels and airport-to-hotel arrival transfers included in both destinations.
Trip code: 1176
9 days / 8 nights Tour starts Nairobi, Kenya Tour ends Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Overview
Combine three nights in Nairobi with five nights in Zanzibar on a flexible nine-day holiday. Discover Kenya’s capital, then enjoy Swahili culture, island scenery and relaxation in Zanzibar. Choose your hotels and explore at your own pace. Airport-to-hotel arrival transfers are included in both destinations.
This is an independent city-and-island stay. Safaris, game drives, sightseeing and excursions are optional and cost extra. Choose a Stone Town or nearby coastal hotel, or a beachfront resort when available in the hotel selection. Your hotel choice determines your location and facilities.
The Nairobi–Zanzibar flight is offered through the flight widget. Check the selected flight, date, fare, baggage and final package total before confirming. International flights are additional unless added to your quotation.
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Independent TravellersCouplesFirst-Time AfricaIsland DiscoveryPhotographyCity & IslandCulture SeekersFlexible Holidays
Itinerary
What you’ll do each day, with your included hotel — or upgrade any stay.
Day 1 — Welcome to Nairobi
Arrive in Nairobi and take your included airport-to-hotel transfer. Check in at your selected hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Early check-in depends on availability. Overnight: Nairobi, night 1 of 3.
Day 2 — Discover Nairobi
Enjoy a free day to explore Kenya’s capital. Consider an optional guided city tour, local markets or cultural attractions, with time to try Kenyan cuisine. Tours, transport, entrance fees and meals are additional unless stated in your hotel rate. Overnight: Nairobi, night 2 of 3.
Day 3 — Wildlife or a relaxed city day
Choose another day at your own pace. An optional wildlife excursion can be booked separately, subject to availability. No game drive, safari vehicle, guide or park fee is included in the base package. Alternatively, enjoy the city and your hotel facilities. Overnight: Nairobi, night 3 of 3.
Day 4 — Continue to Zanzibar
Check out and make your way to the departure airport for your selected flight to Zanzibar. The Nairobi hotel-to-airport transfer is additional unless confirmed in your quotation. Verify the selected flight and its inclusion in your final total. On arrival in Zanzibar, your included airport-to-hotel transfer takes you to your selected hotel. Continue with the Zanzibar programme below.
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Stay longer or shorter in Nairobi
Your stay in Nairobi
3 nights9 days total
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Days 1–4 IncludedHillpark Hotel
Nairobi
Recommended nights Fully flexible
Adjust the number of nights at this hotel — your itinerary days and price update automatically.
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IncludedHillpark Hotel
Selected
Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi
Eka Hotel Nairobi
Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi
Emara Ole sereni
Why You'll Love This Trip
- Two contrasting destinations
- Three nights in Nairobi
- Five nights in Zanzibar
- Arrival transfers included
- Explore at your own pace
- Choice of hotels
- Only two hotel bases
What's Included
- Eight nights in the selected hotels: three nights in Nairobi and five nights in Zanzibar.
- Airport-to-hotel arrival transfer in Nairobi.
- Airport-to-hotel arrival transfer in Zanzibar.
- Room category, occupancy and meal plan as shown in the selected hotel rate and booking confirmation.
What's Excluded
- International flights and any flight fares not included in the confirmed package total.
- Hotel-to-airport departure transfers in Nairobi and Zanzibar, unless separately confirmed.
- Safaris, game drives, guides, park fees, sightseeing, excursions and activity transfers.
- Meals and drinks not specified in the selected hotel rate.
- Travel insurance, entry permissions, visas and any destination-specific mandatory insurance or fees.
- Local tourist, infrastructure or hotel taxes payable directly, where applicable.
- Tips, personal expenses, early check-in, late check-out and optional upgrades.
This independent two-centre holiday includes three nights in Nairobi and five nights in Zanzibar. Suggested activities are optional and do not form part of the included services. Confirm hotel availability, room type, meal plan and all transport arrangements before booking.
Flights: a Nairobi–Zanzibar flight is selected in the flight widget. Verify its travel date, fare, baggage and inclusion in the final total. Check the departure airport carefully when arranging the Nairobi transfer.
Transfers: airport-to-hotel arrival transfers are included in both destinations. Supply flight numbers and arrival times in advance so pickup details can be confirmed. Return transfers, vehicle type and any additional stops must be confirmed separately.
Hotels: Zanzibar hotel locations vary between Stone Town, the surrounding coast and beach resorts where offered. Check the selected hotel’s exact location, access and facilities.
Pricing: hotel prices depend on travel dates, room occupancy, meal plan and availability. The final quotation must include the cost of both arrival transfers. Check current entry, health and insurance requirements for both countries before travelling.
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