Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Nairobi
Nairobi
We will pick you up at the airport and drop you at the Sarova Panafric Hotel for your overnight stay.
Sarova Panafric Hotel is the perfect layover after many hours of inbound travel. The hotel reflects Africa's fascinating history, with authentic interiors embellished with vibrant African art, textiles, and open-air restaurant spaces and bars. Nestled on a hill overlooking Nairobi's Central Business District, a stay at the Sarova Panafric Hotel elicits mixed reactions about urban meeting traditional ways of life - the essence of this safari combo.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Panafric Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
You will be picked from the Sarova Panafric Hotel at 7:30am and embark on a 6-hour drive to Masai Mara National Game Reserve. This game reserve is a complex ecosystem and the most famous destination for a Kenyan safari. The reserve is located in southwestern Kenya and has over 5 million animals roaming its savannahs. These animals include lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, rhinos, elephants, buffalos, giraffes, crocodiles, and reedbucks.
You will check in at the Zebra Plains Mara at 1:00pm and enjoy lunch. You will also have the opportunity to freshen up. At 3:00pm you will head out for an afternoon game drive. Finally, at 6:00pm you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will head for a full-day game drive inside the vast Masai Mara National Reserve. Our experienced driver/ guide will take you to the best wildlife sighting areas and provide details on the species you encounter.
The hotel will pack lunch for you, and you will enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature.
Later in the evening, you will return to camp for dinner and your overnight stay. Some optional activities for the evening include an evening Maasai dance around a bonfire.
- Main Destination:
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Accommodation:
- Zebra Plains Mara Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru National Park
You will wake up on this day, have breakfast, check out, and begin your 4-5 hour safari towards Lake Nakuru National Reserve, traversing Mau Summit.
You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, then check in and later head out to an afternoon game drive inside Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is home to migratory flamingoes forming the most beautiful pink array along the shores and about 350 other bird species. The park is also a haven for the endangered black and white rhino species, Columbus monkey, leopard, tree-climbing lion, giraffe, and a variety of plain antelope.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Accommodation:
- Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park-Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru National Park-Lake Naivasha
You will have an early morning game drive before returning to your lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, at 9:30am you will check out from the lodge and begin the 3-hour drive to Lake Naivasha. At 12:30pm you will check in at the luxurious Naivasha Sopa Resort for lunch. At 2:30pm you will head out to Hell's Gate for a 3-hour scenic drive in Hell's Gate National Park. You may go out cycling as your driver/ guide follows from a distance if you get exhausted or the bicycle breaks down. At 4:00pm you will embark on a boat ride on the freshwater lake to check out the enormous hippos and abundant birdlife. Finally, at 6:30pm you will return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Naivasha (Naivasha)
- Accommodation:
- Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Naivasha- Amboseli National Park
Lake Naivasha- Amboseli National Park
After check-out, you will embark on a leisurely drive from Lake Naivasha, making occasional stops along the scenic route. You will have lunch at an African restaurant and sample local cuisines like Nyama Choma (a delicacy of charcoal grilled meat), best enjoyed with a side salad and starch made from white corn flour. There is a vegan-friendly option as well. You will arrive at the luxurious Kibo Safari Camp in the early afternoon, check-in, freshen up and head out for an evening game drive. Kibo Safari Camp offers an outdoor dining experience in the open terraced restaurant, set under acacia trees overlooking the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy freshly picked fruits and vegetables as part of Masai's tantalizing cuisine.
In the evenings, Masai morans entertain our guests at the bonfire with their traditional dances and will give you fascinating insights into their ancient culture. Finally, you can chill out at the spa or by the poolside.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park
If you are lucky to occupy a mountain-facing tent, and it is a cloudless morning, you will wake up to exquisite views of Mount Kilimanjaro. The best way to kick off your day is an early morning breakfast, followed by a full-day game drive at Amboseli National Park. Mornings and evenings are ideal for game viewing since the park's mammals are most active around then.
You'll likely have a picnic lunch at the Amboseli Observation Hill, the only high ground around, which offers a vantage point for game-viewing and lunch atop the set picnic tables. The Amboseli Observation Hill is the only designated area where you can disembark your vehicle while on a game drive. Later in the evening, return to the base for refreshments, dinner, and your overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Amboseli National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Amboseli National Park- Diani Beach
Amboseli National Park- Diani Beach
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.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Diani Sea Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Diani Beach- Shimba hills
Diani Beach- Shimba hills
After breakfast, travel 15kms to Shimba Hills National Reserve, which has the most significant coastal forest in East Africa and the highest concentration of African elephants. Besides the African elephants, the reserve is also home to coastal black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue-, bush-, red duiker, greater galago, black-faced vervet and sky Monkeys, serval cat, black-, red-toothed and the knob-bristled suni shrew. Other common species you can expect to see are the endangered sable, giraffes, leopard, genet, civet cats, hyenas, and waterbuck.
Among the 100 bird species (22 of which are coastal endemic) known to call this place home are the ostrich eagle, African hawk, cuckoo, Kenya crested guineafowl, honeyguide, and greater hornbill.
Return to the hotel for lunch at around 13:30pm. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon, take a stroll down the pristine beaches, or catch a sundowner. You can opt to relax at your hotel and sun bath enjoying the beautiful sandy beaches of Diani.
- Main Destination:
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation:
- Diani Sea Resort
- Meals & Drinks:
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
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Flight from Diani to Nairobi
Flight from Diani to Nairobi
You will enjoy a delicious tropical inspired breakfast. Have some relaxation at the beach before we drive you to Ukunda airstrip for your 11 am travel back to Nairobi. You will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and you will have time to shop in Nairobi CBD as you wait for your departure to your next destination.
- Main Destination:
- Nairobi (City)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
