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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Nairobi

Nairobi

Our driver/ guide will pick you up at the airport and drop you at the Sarova Hotel for your overnight stay. Sarova Panafric Hotel is situated at the Kenya Red Cross complex, close to the city and Jomo Kenyatta International and Wilson airports. It is ideal for travelers who want to spend time in Nairobi before starting their safari.

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
Sarova Panafric Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Nairobi (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve

You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel for a 5-hour drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. You will pass through Narok, the famous Masai town, en route to Masai Mara Game Reserve.

On arrival, check in at the camp, enjoy a sumptuous meal, and relax. Later, head out for an afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo, and other members of the Big Five plus other animals.

Afterward, return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay at Zebra Plains Mara 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
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy an early breakfast, followed by a full day in the park with a picnic lunch break out in the wild. The Masai Mara plains are full of wildebeest during the migration season from early July to the end of September. Zebras, impalas, topis, giraffes, and Thomson gazelle are regularly seen, as well as leopards, lions, hyenas, cheetahs, jackals, and bat-eared foxes. Black rhinos are a little shy and hard to spot but are often seen at a distance if you are lucky. Hippos are abundant in the Mara River, as are enormous Nile crocodiles, who lay in wait for a meal as the wildebeest cross on their annual quest to find new pastures.

Later, you will return to Zebra Plains in the evening for an arranged bush nature walk. You'll embark on relaxed, guided walks by an experienced and knowledgeable guide in a wildlife conservation area. You'll get to see the animals and plants of the region up close and learn about their habits and behaviors.

Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, check out and have a game drive en route. There will be a one-hour visit to the Masai village after exiting the park, which will give you a chance to interact with the Maasai and get a glimpse into their culture, and unique way of life and see firsthand some of their customs and practices. Afterwards, Leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru. You will arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, enjoy game drives in Lake Nakuru National Park. The park boasts an abundance of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. Think of black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hippos occupying euphorbia forests, acacia woodlands, savannah grasslands, and rocky escarpments around a shallow, alkaline lake.

Later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Nakuru National Park
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
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
Black RhinoOccasional
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LionOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
WildebeestVery Rare
Accommodation:
Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha

Have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, have a game drive en route. Leave Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha, which is a 2 hours drive. There will be a stop at the Hells Gate National Park. You will arrive in time for check-in and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, tranquility glides through the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari that promises to unveil a plethora of the region's spectacular birdlife. You'll travel in the company of a resident birding expert who will help you identify some of the region's 400 bird species. Keep your binoculars peeled for pink-backed pelicans, the goliath heron, and the saddle-billed stork. After the boat ride, you'll proceed to the Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, one of the scenic and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries situated along the lake. This is the only place where you'll walk with animals as they roam freely.

Later return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Accommodation:
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
  • Mid-range hotel located at Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and Leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli, which is a 5-hour drive. There will be a stop to view the incredible Rift Valley scenery as you proceed to Amboseli. You will arrive in time for lunch; check in at the hotel and have lunch. After relaxation, proceed for an afternoon game drive. The park is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape and open plains. Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah, and woodlands.

Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay.

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
Show more
HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 7

Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park

On this day, you will still be at Amboseli National park, and we shall have a full-day Game drive. Our driver shall ensure in the morning game drive, you do not miss viewing the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro from the viewpoint hill in the park. You shall explore more about the animals such as elephants, the Girrafes, the buffalo, and the bird's lover will have a chance to meet some bird species, such as the oxpeckers that ride on the elephant's back, helping to buffet ticks.

You shall proceed to the camp for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at the African sunset.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
  • Mid-range tented camp located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 8

Amboseli National Park - Diani Beach - South Coast

Amboseli National Park - Diani Beach - South Coast

After an early breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. Ensure to adhere to the timelines so that you arrive at Emali Train Station in time to board the Madaraka Intercounty SGR Train. The Madaraka Intercounty SGR Train makes scheduled stops along the way to Mombasa's train terminus. The SGR ride from Emali lasts approximately 4 hours, reaching the Mombasa terminus at 2:10pm. You can buy a bite to eat from the train's catering service, but we have arranged for you to have lunch at Mombasa island. Here at Mombasa island, you can sample local Swahili dishes such as Pilau and Pojo ya nazi.

A driver will be waiting to pick you up from the train station for the onward transfer to Diani Sea Resort.

After check-in at Diani Sea Resort and freshening up, you can lounge by the poolside or beach bar and sample the various dinks on your all-inclusive package.

Your dinner and overnight stay are at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Diani Sea Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 9

Diani Beach

Diani Beach

You'll enjoy your breakfast and spend the whole day relaxing at the Diani Sea Resort on the most beautiful unspoiled crystal white sandy beaches on the south coast of Kenya. The expansive compound is shaded by coconut palm and a myriad of exotic tropical trees & flowers; the resort offers the ultimate tropical paradise. Animal life abounds in the compound and various varieties of monkeys can be seen jumping around in the vicinity. You'll enjoy your lunch and later in the afteroon proceed for swimming at the Beach.

Dinner and Overnight stay at Diani Sea Resort.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Diani Sea Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 10

Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park on the Pilli Pipa Dhow

Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park on the Pilli Pipa Dhow

You will be picked up from the hotel at 7:00am to board the Pilli Pipa dhow cruise at Wasini Island. The cruise features a light breakfast, a seafood lunch, and unlimited drinks.

Enjoy Kenyan coffee and tea while watching dolphins, turtles, whale sharks, and humpback whales during the dhow cruise. Life jackets, snorkeling gear, and on-the-water assistance from snorkeling guides are all available upon request. In addition, two snorkeling stops allow you to observe the diverse water species that inhabit these coral reefs, including enormous shoals of fish, moray eels, and stingrays.

A seafood lunch awaits at Wasini Island. Lunch consists of fresh crab and fish served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Other food options are available to those guests with specific dietary requirements. After the meal, you can relax by the beach or garden before returning to shore. The driver will meet you at around 6:00pm for your transfer back to the hotel.

Main Destination:
Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park (Beach)
Accommodation:
Diani Sea Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Day 11

Diani Beach - Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Diani Beach - Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta Airport

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Ukunda airport, where you will make a connecting flight to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Suppose your outbound flight only departs late evening we can arrange for a late check-out from Diani Sea Resort. You will fly to JKIA with enough time for check-in (usually leave around 3-4 hours for this activity).

Today marks the last day of your epic and leisurely-paced Kenyan safari. We hope we have exceeded your safari expectations and look forward to positive reviews!

Main Destination:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

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End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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

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