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Kenya & Tanzania (Nairobi to Zanzibar)

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The Nairobi to Zanzibar route spans two of East Africa's most iconic destinations, taking travellers from Kenya's bustling capital through Tanzania's legendary wildlife corridors and on to the spice-scented shores of Zanzibar. Kenya and Tanzania together are home to some of the world's greatest safari experiences, including the Maasai Mara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater — renowned for the Great Migration and extraordinary concentrations of the Big Five. The journey typically winds through national parks, highland landscapes, and Swahili coastal towns before ending on Zanzibar, a semi-autonomous archipelago famous for its turquoise waters, coral reefs, historic Stone Town, and white-sand beaches. It's a classic overland route that blends wildlife, culture, and coastline into one of Africa's most complete travel experiences.

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Kenya & Tanzania (Nairobi to Zanzibar) · 13 days

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Real East Africa & Zanzibar: Self-Guided Adventure

Same iconic East African route — Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar — done independently at a fraction of Intrepid's price. You'll sleep in budget campsites and guesthouses, book safari game drives directly with local operators, cross the Kenya-Tanzania border by shared transport, and fly to Zanzibar on a budget carrier. Expect rougher edges and more freedom — this is proper backpacker East Africa. Note: all costs are approximate estimates per person based on current budget traveller rates.

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