Safari at a Glance
Safari at a Glance
Experience the ultimate Kenyan adventure on this 11-day safari that captures the best of wildlife, landscapes, and culture. Start in Nairobi, then head to the legendary Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and the world-famous Great Migration. Continue to Lake Nakuru, a bird lover’s paradise, known for flamingos and its rhino sanctuary.
Journey south to Amboseli National Park, where elephants roam beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore the secluded Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, offering intimate game viewing and stunning scenery. From there, venture into the vast wilderness of Tsavo East, Kenya’s oldest and one of its largest parks, teeming with red elephants and other wildlife.
Your journey ends in the tropical paradise of Diani Beach, where white sands and turquoise waters provide the perfect place to relax after your safari. This well-paced itinerary blends thrilling game drives with natural beauty and coastal relaxation.
Detailed Safari
Day 1: JKIA To Ole Sereni
Upon arriving in Nairobi, clients will be greeted and transferred from the airport to the Ole Sereni Hotel. Located near the airport, Ole Sereni is one of Nairobi’s most iconic hotels, offering stunning views of Nairobi National Park. Guests can enjoy watching zebras stopping for their morning drink from the privacy of their room’s balcony. The hotel features 134 thoughtfully designed rooms, equipped with amenities such as LCD flat-screen TVs and minibars, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests. Ole Sereni’s prime location and excellent facilities make it an ideal base for exploring Nairobi.
Day 2: Ole Sereni to Masai Mara Game Reserve
After breakfast and check-out at Olesereni, the driver-guide will pick you up and begin the safari with a 7:00 AM departure. You’ll enjoy a scenic drive descending the Great Rift Valley, with a brief stop at the viewpoint to admire the stunning vistas of Africa’s largest valley system and the escarpment visible from space. Arriving in Maasai Mara in time for lunch, your adventure starts immediately with a game drive in search of the Big Five. After checking into your camp and refreshing, an afternoon game drive offers sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, and more, returning to the lodge at sunset. Overnight at Mara Simba Lodge.
Day 3: Full Day Masai Mara Game Reserve
This day promises an exciting game viewing adventure! Masai Mara Game Reserve is the most thrilling wildlife ecosystem in the world, home to the highest and most diverse concentration of animals in the region. The scenic tree-lined savannahs, mild climate, and variety of species make it an ideal spot for game drives. During a full day of unlimited game viewing, you’ll encounter the Big Five and other wildlife, with a picnic lunch by the Mara River amid hippos and crocodiles, possibly witnessing the Great Migration from July to October. Hot-air balloon safaris offer breathtaking views of the landscape, creating an unforgettable experience. After a rewarding day, you’ll return to Mara Simba Lodge as the sun sets.
Balloon safari is available on request.
Day 4: Masai Mara Reserve to Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, embark on a game drive as you exit the park and head to Lake Nakuru National Park. Arriving in time for lunch, your adventure begins immediately with a game drive before checking into your lodge for a well-deserved meal. Lake Nakuru is renowned for its thousands or even millions of flamingos nesting along the shores, creating a vibrant pink landscape that shifts with water and food conditions. The park offers diverse habitats, supporting abundant birdlife—including pelicans, fish eagles, herons, and kingfishers—as well as wildlife like rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and primates. Stay overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge, an eco-friendly accommodation with breathtaking views of the lake and wildlife.
Day 5: Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast, enjoy a short game drive en route from Lake Nakuru National Park to Amboseli National Park, located in southern Kenya’s Kajiado County. Covering approximately 392 square kilometers, it features lowland plains, vast swamps, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds, diverse wildlife including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and numerous bird species, with observation hills offering panoramic views. Surrounded by the Maasai community, Amboseli’s protected swamps and semi-arid vegetation support rich wildlife. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge, perfectly positioned to view Kilimanjaro and Amboseli’s abundant wildlife.
Day 6: Amboseli National Park to Taita Hills Wildlife Reserve
After an early breakfast, check out with a short game drive en route to Amboseli National Park, then continue to Taita Hills. Arrive in time for lunch at Taita Hills Lodge, followed by a brief transfer to Saltlick Game Lodge for check-in. After freshening up, depart on an afternoon game drive and return late evening. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure, observing wildlife from the lodge’s underground hide or balcony. Saltlick Lodge, located in a private wildlife sanctuary adjacent to Tsavo, features stilted rooms with ethnic décor, offering 24-hour game viewing. The lodge’s waterhole and salt lick attract abundant wildlife, with an underground hide for close encounters.
Night game drive available on request.
Day 7: Taita Hills Wildlife Reserve to Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, we depart from Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and arrive in Tsavo East for a relaxed game drive to Ashnil Aruba Lodge. Known for Tsavo’s red dust elephants, the rusty soil causes elephants to roll in it, creating vibrant coats. We may also see other “Big Five” animals like Cape buffalo, lion, and leopard. During our drives through Tsavo’s rugged plains, we’ll track the famous maneless Tsavo lions, whose historical reputation remains intriguing. Ashnil Aruba Lodge has 46 rooms and 6 tents, located on Aruba Dam’s banks -built in 1952 as a recreational fishing spot—where many animals gather to drink.
Day 8 – Day 10 Tsavo East National Park to Beach Hotel
After breakfast, check out and prepare for your journey to your South Coast beach hotel, arriving in time for a late lunch. Spend the next three days soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the warm Indian Ocean at a Mombasa beach resort. Relax on the sandy shores, take refreshing swims, and unwind after your exciting game drives in Kenya’s premier wildlife areas. Optional activities, excursions, and water sports are available at an extra cost in Mombasa and Diani, a vibrant blend of Indian, Arabic, and African cultures. You can choose between resorts offering half-board, full-board, or all-inclusive options, such as Swahili Beach Resort or Baobab Beach Resort and Spa.
Day 11: Transfer From Diani To Mombasa Airport
On the final day of your Kenya safari and beach holiday, after breakfast, a transfer will be arranged to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. You will arrive in time to connect with your onward flights.
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