8-Day Big Five and Ocean Tides

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

Nairobi-Masai Mara National Park

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or after pick-up from your Nairobi city hotel, meet your professional driver-guide and begin your journey to the world-famous Masai Mara. Travel through the dramatic Great Rift Valley, stopping at viewpoints for sweeping landscapes. Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch. After some rest, head out for your first afternoon game drive across the endless golden plains, where elephants, giraffes, lions, and zebras roam freely. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Best Time To Visit June to October (For general wildlife viewing) and July or 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

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Masai Mara National Park

Rise early for a full day of game drives in the Mara. With picnic lunch packed, you’ll spend the day exploring different corners of the reserve. The Masai Mara is home to the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, and abundant plains game. Between July and October, the Great Migration transforms the reserve into a dramatic stage, with wildebeest and zebras crossing rivers in search of greener pastures. Even outside migration season, the Mara is unmatched in its wildlife experiences. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.

Main Destination:

Masai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation:

Simba Oryx Nature Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Masai Mara NR

Meals & Drinks:

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

Masai Mara-Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, depart the Mara and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. The journey passes through scenic farmlands and highlands before reaching the Rift Valley floor. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge, then enjoy an afternoon game drive. Nakuru is renowned for its rhino sanctuary, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, and birdlife, including pelicans and flamingos depending on the season. Leopards are occasionally spotted in the woodlands, and the park’s compact size makes for rewarding game drives. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

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

White RhinoCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

Black RhinoOccasional

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LionOccasional

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

ElephantNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Lake Nakuru NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Nakuru-Amboseli National Park National Park

After breakfast, check out and drive south toward Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you through the varied countryside of Kenya before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first Amboseli game drive. This park is world-famous for its giant elephant herds and incredible backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. As the sun sets, enjoy breathtaking views before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli. Explore its swamps, open savannah, and acacia woodlands, where elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, and hippos thrive. The swamps, fed by underground rivers from Kilimanjaro, attract large herds of elephants and abundant birdlife. Between drives, relax at your lodge and soak in the views of Africa’s tallest mountain. Dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Diani Beach

After an early breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Emali Train Station. Board the modern SGR train to Mombasa, enjoying scenic views of the Kenyan countryside and passing through parts of Tsavo. On arrival in Mombasa, meet your driver and transfer south to Diani Beach. Arrive at your oceanfront resort in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax on the beach or by the pool. Dinner and overnight at your resort.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

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

Relax at the Beach

The entire day is free to enjoy at your own pace. Relax on Diani’s powdery white sands, swim in turquoise waters, or indulge in optional activities. You can go snorkeling, diving, or dolphin-watching, or take a dhow cruise on the Indian Ocean. Alternatively, explore nearby Shimba Hills National Reserve for a mix of wildlife and coastal forest. Return to your resort for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

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

Diani-Nairobi

After breakfast, enjoy some final beach time before checking out. You will be transferred to Ukunda Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, connect to your onward international flight or transfer to your Nairobi hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable safari and beach journey.

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.