12 Days Bush and Beach Holiday

Day 1 : JKIA To Ole Sereni

Upon arrival in Nairobi, clients will be met and transferred from the airport to the Ole Sereni Hotel. Located close to the airport, Ole Sereni is one of Nairobi’s most iconic hotels, situated opposite Nairobi National Park. Guests can enjoy views of zebras stopping for their morning drink while relaxing on their room’s private balcony. All 134 rooms at Ole Sereni are thoughtfully designed to cater to every guest, featuring amenities such as LCD flat-screen TVs and minibars. The hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and nature, providing a memorable stay in Nairobi.

Day 2: Olesereni to Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast and checkout at Ole Sereni, the driver-guide will pick you up and start the safari, departing at 7:00 am for a scenic drive to Samburu National Reserve. The route passes through Kenya’s Northern Frontier District. Located in northern Kenya along the Ewaso Ny’iro River, Samburu is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including gerenuk, Gravy’s zebra, oryx, reticulated giraffe, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and hippopotamuses. Other animals like baboons, warthogs, gazelles, dik-diks, impalas, and waterbucks are common. After arriving and checking in at Samburu Simba Lodge, enjoy a game drive until sunset, then return for dinner and overnight. The lodge offers stunning sunset views, perfect for relaxing by the pool or dreaming of Africa’s wilderness.

Day 3: Full Day Samburu Game Reserve

After breakfast and check-out at Ole Sereni, the driver-guide will pick you up and start the safari, departing at 7:00 am for a scenic drive to Samburu National Reserve. The journey takes you through Kenya’s Northern frontier district. Samburu, located on the Ewaso Ny’iro River, hosts diverse wildlife, including gerenuk, Gravy’s zebra, oryx, reticulated giraffe, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and hippos, along with baboons, warthogs, gazelles, dik-diks, impalas, and waterbucks. After a hearty breakfast, enjoy game drives to explore Samburu’s rugged beauty and wildlife, with an optional visit to the local community village to learn about their culture and traditions, and participate in activities like dancing and craft shopping. A delicious dinner at the lodge concludes the day.

Samburu village visit available on request

Day 4: Samburu National Reserve to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast and checking out from Samburu Simba Lodge, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit Samburu land toward Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive, discovering the diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and learning about the conservancy’s successful rhino conservation efforts. Ol Pejeta, located in Kenya’s Laikipia district, was established in 1988 as a cattle farm and has become a vital wildlife sanctuary. It offers various activities like game drives, mountain biking, lion tracking, and community visits (at extra cost). The conservancy is renowned for its rhino populations, including the last two northern white rhinos, and is home to a chimpanzee sanctuary, making it a premier wildlife destination. Overnight at Serena Sweetwaters Lodge within the conservancy.

Day 5: Full Day Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After break fast and a good night sleep morning game drives start spend the full day exploring Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Olpejeta is a privately-owned conservancy, overlooking the peaks of Mount Kenya. The conservancy has a great number of wildlife including all the big five animals (elephant, rhino, lion, cheetah, and buffalo) among other game. The conservancy also has a special sanctuary that shelters several the rare and endangered species including black rhino, Gravy’s zebra, the Jackson’s hartebeest, and Chimpanzees. Return to serena in time for lunch refreshments as you getready for afternoon game drives. A visitto the Chimpanzee sanctuary a home for orphaned and abused chimpanzees, rehabilitating them to help them learn to live by themselves as in their own habitat is worth every penny. Later have dinner and overnight at Serena Sweetwaters lodge

Chimpanzee sanctuary available on request.

Day 6: Ol Pejeta Conservancy To Lake Naivasha And Crescent Island

After breakfast and check-out from Serena Sweetwaters, enjoy a short morning game drive as you exit Ol Pejeta Conservancy en route to Lake Naivasha. Arriving in time for lunch, check into your lodge, then relax and enjoy your meal before beginning your scheduled activities. Lake Naivasha, a shallow freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, is surrounded by acacia woodlands and volcanic formations. Activities include boat safaris, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and visits to Crescent Island and Hell’s Gate. Enjoy a scenic boat ride to observe hippos, diverse bird species, and other wildlife, with a stop at Crescent Island to walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a wildlife-rich paradise. Overnight at Naivasha Simba Lodge, where comfort and nature blend seamlessly, offering a peaceful retreat with stunning views and opportunities to reconnect with the wilderness.

Day 7: Lake Naivasha And Crescent Island- Amboseli Natinal Park

Start your day with an early breakfast before heading to Amboseli National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of local farms, communities, Maasai herders with their flocks, and, if weather permits, the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. At Oltukai Lodge, check-in and freshen up before a thrilling afternoon game drive. The park is renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning scenery, including Mount Kilimanjaro (5894m). Amboseli means “salty dust” in Maasai, referring to the dry season when the lake dries up and the dust tastes salty. The park offers spectacular wildlife sightings and panoramic views, making it a premier African safari destination.

Balloon safari is optional on request

Day 8: Amboseli National Park To Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

This morning, after breakfast and a game drive en route to the gate, continue to Taita Hills Sanctuary and arrive for lunch at Taita Hills Safari Resort. Following lunch, transfer to Saltlick Game Lodge for check-in. After freshening up, depart on an afternoon game drive and return late in the day. Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening at leisure, watching game from the lodge’s underground hide or balcony. Saltlick Lodge, situated in a private wildlife sanctuary adjacent to Tsavo National Park, offers 24-hour game viewing from raised, stilted rooms with ethnic décor and modern amenities. The lodge’s restaurant, bar, and balconies overlook a waterhole and salt lick regularly visited by wildlife.

Night Game drive available on request

Day 9: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary To Tsavo East National Park

Saying farewell to Taita Hills, we enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Tsavo East National Park. Known for its red dust elephants, the park’s soil turns a rusty hue from oxidation, and herds often roll in it for a colorful bath. During our game drives, we’ll have chances to see other Big Five animals like Cape buffalo, lion, and leopard. We’ll also search for the famous maneless Tsavo lions, whose historical man-eating reputation remains intriguing. Our stay at Ashnil Aruba Lodge offers comfortable accommodations on the park’s eastern side, near Aruba Dam, a prime wildlife viewing spot attracting many animals to its waters.

Day 10-Day 12: Tsavo East National Park To Beach Hotel

After breakfast, check out and prepare to travel to your South Coast beach hotel, arriving in time for a late lunch. You can choose your resort on a half-board, full-board, or all-inclusive basis. Spend the next three days relaxing on the sandy beaches and swimming in the warm Indian Ocean in Mombasa. Unwind after exciting game drives in Kenya’s wildlife parks. Optional water sports, excursions, and activities are available at extra cost in Mombasa and Diani, a vibrant area blending Indian, Arabic, and African cultures. Your options include Swahili Beach (half or full board) and Baobab (all-inclusive).

Day 13: Transfer From Diani To Mombasa Airport

On the final day of your Kenya safari and beach holiday, after breakfast and check-out, a transfer will be arranged to the airport for your return flight to Nairobi. You will arrive in time to connect with your onward flights.