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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

Arrival in Nairobi

Arrival in Nairobi

As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your driver guide greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!' The guide takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the images of vibrant Nairobi.

Dinner and Overnight stay at the Sarova Panafric.

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

Day 2

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

Your driver will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel/airport and brief you about the safari program. You'll embark on a journey of about 5-6 hours to Masai Mara National Reserve, the most popular wildlife destination in Kenya. Along the way, you will stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy views of the Rift Valley Escarpments before proceeding to the reserve, arriving in time for lunch. After lunch at the lodge, you will head to the reserve for an afternoon game drive, searching for the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, Cape buffaloes, and elephants). You will spot other animals, such as cheetahs, African wild dogs, gazelles, and Masai giraffes.

After the African sunset, you will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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 located inside Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Unlimited Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve

Unlimited Game Drives in Masai Mara National Reserve

You'll have breakfast and head to the reserve with your packed lunch for a full day of wildlife viewing. You will have a chance to explore the reserve and spot abundant wildlife. If you visit between July and August, you will be able to witness the great wildebeest migration, spotting thousands of wildebeests, gazelles, and zebras making their way toward Masai Mara National Reserve from Serengeti National Park. You will have a picnic lunch along the Mara River and then proceed with another game drive.

You will return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Masai Mara National Reserve
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)

Day 4

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

Masai Mara National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, you'll check out and have a game drive en route. After exiting the park, there will be a one-hour visit to the Masai village, which will give you a chance to interact with the Masai and get a glimpse into their culture and unique way of life and see some of their customs and practices first-hand. Afterward, you'll leave Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch; check in at the hotel and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, you'll 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, you will 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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha via Hells Gate National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park to Lake Naivasha via Hells Gate National Park

You'll have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, you'll have a game drive en route. You'll leave Lake Nakuru for Lake Naivasha, a 2 hours drive. There will be a stop at the Hell's Gate National Park for bike riding/nature walks. You will arrive on time for check-in and lunch. Later in the afternoon, tranquility glides through the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha on a boat safari that promises to unveil many of the region's spectacular birdlife. You'll travel with an 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 along the lake. This is the only place you'll walk with animals as they roam freely.

Later, you will 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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park

You will have an early morning breakfast, check out, and leave Lake Naivasha for Amboseli National Park, 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, you'll proceed for an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape above the open plains. Amboseli is also 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.

You will return to the camp for dinner and an 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
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Explore Amboseli National Park

Explore Amboseli National Park

On this day, you will still be at Amboseli National Park, and you'll 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 will explore more about animals such as elephants, giraffes, and buffalos. 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'll enjoy lunch at the Amboseli Observation Hill which will give you the best views of the Amboseli Savannah and Mount Kilimanjaro.

You will proceed to the camp for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

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 to Diani Beach

Amboseli National Park to 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 2:10 pm. 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 Baobab Beach Resort.

After check-in at Baobab Beach 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 an overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Baobab Beach 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 Baobab Beach 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 and 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. Later in the afternoon, you will proceed to swim at the beach.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Baobab Beach Resort.

Main Destination:
Diani Beach
Accommodation:
Baobab Beach Resort
  • Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks & spirits/liquor (Beer and wine not included)

Day 10

Enjoy Snorkelling and Dhow Safaris at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

Enjoy Snorkelling and Dhow Safaris at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

You will be picked up from the hotel at 7:10 am to board the Pilli Pipa dhow cruise at Wasini Island. The cruise features a light breakfast, a seafood lunch, and unlimited drinks.

You'll 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 6:00 pm for your transfer back to the hotel.

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

Day 11

Diani Beach to Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Diani Beach to Nairobi, Jomo Kenyatta International 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.

Main Destination:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

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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