9-Day Kenya Classic Safari & Diani Beach Extension

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi- Masai Mara National Reserve

You will meet our representative and your dedicated safari driver guide at your Nairobi hotel lobby/airport. After a Pre-Safari briefing and introductions, depart and drive down the eastern wall of the Great Rift Valley. Your guide will stop at a strategic viewpoint where you will come out and view the escarpment and take photos. Arrive in time for lunch and later Later embark on an afternoon game drive in the reserve

Activities in Mara include morning and afternoon game drives, and night game drives to spot nocturnal creatures such as aardvarks and honey badgers. You can head out on a black rhinos tracking experience, guided bush walk, horse riding, a cultural visit to Maasai villages( at an extra cost) and markets, or take a magical hot air balloon safari over the plains of the Masai Mara, which can be arranged at an extra cost, followed by a beautiful breakfast. Your dinner and an overnight stay will be at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and August to October (For wildebeest migration)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Masai Mara NR

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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BuffaloCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-day game drive exploring the reserve

Today you will enjoy a full day exploring this reserve-one of the most iconic wildlife regions in Africa. To get some of the best game viewing of the day, an early start is needed to beat the heat of the sun. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography.
You will also have an opportunity to drive down to the Mara River, the site of the Great Migration when in season —July through October. At the river, you’ll see hippos but also camouflaged in their natural habitat you’ll spot the many crocodiles awaiting the wildlife traversing the river.

To bring more texture to your experience at the Mara, you may want to take advantage of several optional events at an extra cost. You can visit the local Maasai people in their nearby village. A pre-dawn hot air balloon ride high above the reserve as the morning light breaks is also a optional activity on this day. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & Specialized birding (with a professional birding guide)

Accommodation:

Zebra Plains Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mara- Lake Naivasha

After breakfast and check out, you'll depart to Lake Naivasha, arriving in the early afternoon. You'll check in at your luxury accommodation and enjoy a delicious lunch. Lake Naivasha is the highest and the most beautiful of the Rif Valley lakes. One of Africa’s most renowned fresh water lakes and a boat ride here allows you to spot Hippo and numerous Bird species. The lake itself is remarkably picturesque, set against a purple backdrop of a volcanic mountain range and lined by thick yellow barked Acacia trees. In terms of wildlife the lake is home to over a thousand protected Hippo and the shores of the lake host small numbers of Giraffe, Zebra, Waterbuck and the odd eland and wildebeest.

Later, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the beautiful freshwater Lake Naivasha, where you can cruise past pods of hippos, observe abundant birdlife. After an exciting day of nature, wildlife, and adventure, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park

After an early breakfast, check-out and drive to Amboseli National Park to arrive for lunch.

Enjoy afternoon game-viewing drives in the park. Amboseli is one of the most popular destinations for safari-goers to Kenya, but it also offers some spectacular views of the highest free-standing mountain in the world - Mount Kilimanjaro.

Perfect for a classic wildlife safari, Amboseli National Park is one of Africa’s premier destinations for close encounters with large elephant herds. Its expansive ecosystem of open grass plains, acacia woodlands, thorny bushland, swamps, and marshes sustains a rich diversity of wildlife—including an impressive variety of birdlife—making Amboseli a rewarding destination for birdwatchers beneath the iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day game drive in Amboseli NP

You'll wake up early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit with a packed lunch provided. An optional visit to a Maasai village can be planned after breakfast (at an extra cost). The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a poignant experience. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ol Tukai Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park- Diani Beach

You'll have an early morning breakfast, check out with a game drive en route heading to Emali Station for the Madaraka Inter-County SGR Train, and be sure to adhere to the timelines. The train arrives at 9:27 am and leaves at 9:31 am to Mombasa terminal arriving at 2:00 pm. Your first-class ticket is included in this tour package, you'll enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment as you travel through sections of Amboseli. The train route is positioned higher than the roadway and offers an elevated view. With its large windows, you’ll enjoy wonderful vistas of the passing landscapes. You will be picked up by our representative upon arrival for a transfer to your beach resort where you will spend your beach holiday. After check-in and freshening up, you can lounge by the poolside taking in the beautiful sights of the ocean and palm trees. You'll enjoy a restful time in this beautiful place. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Diani Sea Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Diani Beach

Your days will be spent here on the white sands of Diani Beach at leisure with an option of engaging in water sports. Diani Beach is an amazing sight with a flawless long stretch of white sand hugged by lush forest. The beach is all magnificent, and we are not only talking about its marvelous coastline and deep blue waters here. We are talking about its overall ambiance, scenery, and landscape. Diani is an entertainer, and judging from the myriad of activities to engage in here, the chances of getting bored are at zero. There are plenty of activities to do in this quiet, intimate vacation spot. Your dinner and an overnight stay will be at the resort.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Diani Sea Resort

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Diani- Nairobi

This marks the last day of your exciting Kenyan safari/beach combo. After breakfast at the hotel, your representative will pick you up and transfer you to Ukunda Airstrip for your journey back home, arriving at the JKIA with ample time for pre-departure procedures.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.