12-Day Best of Kenya Wildlife Safari with Beach Extension

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

Nairobi to Lake Nakuru National Park

Pick up from JKIA Airport and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Known all over the world for its flamingoes, it's alkaline and is recognized as being one of the natural wonders of the world. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lake shore. Arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive. ​

In the evening head back to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Nakuru National Park (Kenya)

Best Time To Visit June to February (Best for wildlife viewing; little rain)

High Season July to February (The park gets very busy)

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP

GiraffeCommon

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Egret Savanna Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve

After breakfast, head to the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves. You will arrive in the Mara in time for lunch and check in at your Zebra Plains Mara Camp. After a hot lunch, take some time to rest before heading out around 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon game drive. The Masai Mara is a highlight of any safari in Kenya and has a high concentration of wildlife, with all of the Big Five and many other animals easily spotted.

If your safari falls between July and October, you will have the opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, especially as the herds cross the Mara River, where crocodiles await.

After the game drive, return to the lodge to freshen up and enjoy dinner before your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

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 drive (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:

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

Masai Mara

Today’s program is very flexible, and you can choose between two options.

Option 1: Enjoy breakfast before heading out with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara, searching for the Big Five and other animals.

Option 2: Opt for an early morning game drive in search of big cats and other wildlife before returning for breakfast. Freshen up and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure. Later, enjoy lunch before heading out around 4:00 p.m. for an evening game drive in search of the Big Five and other animals.

In the evening, head back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Masai Mara

Today’s program is also very flexible, and you can choose between three options.

Option 1: Enjoy breakfast before heading out with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the Masai Mara, searching for the Big Five and other animals.

Option 2: Opt for an early morning game drive in search of big cats and other wildlife before returning for breakfast. Freshen up and spend the rest of the morning at your leisure. Later, enjoy lunch before heading out around 4:00 p.m. for an evening game drive in search of the Big Five and other animals.

Option 3: Enjoy an optional hot air balloon ride ($450 USD per person) in the early morning, followed by mid-morning game drives before returning to the lodge for lunch. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

An optional Maasai village visit can be arranged with any of the three options at an additional cost of $30 USD per person.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve (Kenya)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

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)

Masai Mara to Lake Naivasha

Enjoy breakfast before departing for Lake Naivasha.
Arrive and check in at Lake Naivasha Sawela Lodge, where you can relax and enjoy the surrounding scenery before having a hot lunch. After lunch, head to Lake Naivasha for a hippo boat ride and a visit to the Crescent Island Animal Sanctuary, the highlight of your stay in Naivasha.

Later, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Naivasha (Naivasha, Kenya)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Sawela Lodges

• 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 to Amboseli

Breakfast and check then drive to Amboseli National Park.

Arrive at Amboseli National Park in time for a hot lunch and check in at your Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Around 4:00 p.m., after some time to relax, head out for an afternoon game drive. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge to freshen up before dinner and your overnight stay.

The savannah grassland ecosystem of Amboseli National Park stretches across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The park is famous for being one of the best places in Africa to get close to over 1,600 free-ranging elephants and other wildlife species. Other park attractions include opportunities to meet the Maasai people and enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also have the chance to capture beautiful African sunsets and sunrises.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli

Day 2 program in Amboseli is very flexible. You’ll have two options to choose from:

Option one: You will go on an early morning game drive, then return for a hot breakfast before freshening up and spending the rest of the morning at your leisure, either swimming in the pool or simply relaxing. Later, enjoy lunch before heading out for an evening game drive. Finally, return to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Option two: Enjoy an early breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch in hand. Return to the lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park (Kenya)

Activities:

• Game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Diani Beach

Breakfast and check out of the lodge then transferred to Emali Train Station where you will board your train to Mombasa.
Upon arrival in Mombasa, you'll be transferred to Neptune Village Beach Resort and Spa in Diani for your stay.
Check in, have lunch and have own leisure activities.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach (Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Neptune Village Beach Resort & Spa

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Diani Beach

Enjoy breakfast before spending a full day relaxing in Diani. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, unwind beside the pool, or relax beneath the palm trees.

Diani is known for its clear waters, coral reefs, and beautiful coastline. Optional activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, glass-bottom boat trips, Wasini Island excursions, dolphin watching, and cultural tours.

Activities are available at an additional cost and depend on availability and weather conditions. Return to the resort in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach (Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Neptune Village Beach Resort & Spa

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

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

Diani Beach

Enjoy another relaxing day in Diani. Spend the morning swimming, reading, taking photographs, or enjoying the beach and tropical scenery.

Optional activities may include water sports, snorkeling, diving, nature walks, village visits, or a trip to the Colobus Conservation area. You may also choose a spa treatment or a leisurely lunch at the resort.

Spend the afternoon at your own pace and enjoy your dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach (Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Neptune Village Beach Resort & Spa

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

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

Diani Beach

Last day full day relaxing in Diani. Spend the morning swimming, reading, taking photographs, or enjoying the beach and tropical scenery.

Optional activities may include water sports, snorkeling, diving, nature walks, village visits, or a trip to the Colobus Conservation area. You may also choose a spa treatment or a leisurely lunch at the resort.

Spend the afternoon at your own pace and enjoy your final dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach (Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Neptune Village Beach Resort & Spa

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

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

Diani to Nairobi

After breakfast, you will check out of the resort and transferred to Mombasa Train station for your train back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your Nairobi hotel or the JKIA Airport for your onwards flight.

Depending on your flight back home, you may pay a visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Centre, the famous Carnivore Restaurant for lunch or dinner (especially for meat lovers), or the Maasai Market.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City, Kenya)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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