12 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari and Diani Beach Safari
12 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari and Diani Beach Safari
Experience the best of Kenya with this combined bush and beach safari. This 12-day journey offers thrilling wildlife adventures in Kenya’s top national parks and relaxing time on one of Africa’s finest beaches. This package captures the true essence of Kenya, blending the excitement of the safari with the serenity of the beach.
Day 1 Nairobi
When you arrive in Nairobi, our friendly staff will greet you and take you to your hotel. we have chosen accommodations to ensure you get the best experience and a taste of Kenyan culture and hospitality after your long flight.
If your flight arrives early, you might have the option to join an optional excursion.
Accommodation: Nairobi – Dinner and 1 night
Day 2 Masai Mara
Today, you will start your safari adventure by heading north from Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley. We will make a brief stop at a viewpoint to take in the breathtaking views of the valley, one of the wonders of the world. The ground drops away to reveal the vast expanse of the Rift Valley stretching far into the horizon.
We will continue through the Maasai town of Narok and across the savannah plains dotted with acacia trees, arriving at the Maasai Mara Reserve in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. In the evening, at 4:00 PM, you will go on another game drive to search for the big cats of the Mara.
Accommodation: Masai Mara – 2 Nights, all meals included
Day 3 Masai Mara
Today, you have the option for an early morning game drive, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Alternatively, you can have breakfast first and then head out for a game drive from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, coming back for lunch and a rest before your scheduled 4:00 PM game drive. The Masai Mara is one of Kenya’s most popular reserves, known for its high density of animals, including the Big Five. The Mara River, which flows through the Mara and Serengeti ecosystems, is famous for the dramatic migration of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Mara in Kenya, a journey fraught with challenges.
Day 4 Lake Naivasha
Distance: 310 Kilometers
Duration: 5 Hours
After an early breakfast, you will leave the Masai Mara camp and travel to Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and nature walk. We will then proceed south to Amboseli National Park, arriving in the late afternoon. You will check into your camp and have the evening to relax.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha – 1 Night, all meals included
Day 5 Amboseli
Distance: 310 Kilometers
Duration: 5 Hours
Following an early breakfast, you will continue your journey to Amboseli National Park. You will stop briefly at Lake Naivasha for another boat ride and nature walk before heading south through the Kapiti Plains. You will arrive at Amboseli National Park in the late afternoon and check into your camp, with the evening free for leisure.
Accommodation: Amboseli – 2 Nights, all meals included
Day 6 Amboseli
This morning, you will depart for a game drive at 6:30 AM and return to camp for breakfast at 9:00 AM. After breakfast, you will set out again at 3:00 PM to visit the Maasai Villages at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is known for its large herds of elephants that thrive in the park’s swamps, and you may also see lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and other plains mammals. Return to your camp for dinner and an overnight rest.
Day 7 Tsavo West
After an early breakfast, check out of your camp and enjoy a game drive on the way to Tsavo West National Park. Along the route, stop at the Shetani Lava Flow, a recent volcanic flow about 1,000 years old. Visit the Mzima Springs, where you can view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish, and various bird species. The lush greenery around the springs contrasts with the surrounding harsh terrain of Tsavo West. Continue with a game drive to your lodge, arriving in time for lunch. You will have another game drive at 4:00 PM, looking for elusive leopards and wild dogs.
Accommodation: Tsavo West – 1 Night, all meals included
Day 8 Tsavo East
After breakfast, leave Tsavo West through the Mudanda Rock, a significant water catchment area during dry seasons. Tsavo East, which is larger than Tsavo West, offers vast, arid bushland and is known for its large herds of elephants. The park is also home to the Galana River and the Yatta Plateau’s lava fields.
Accommodation: Tsavo East – 1 Night, all meals included
Day 9 Diani Beach
After an early breakfast, check out and have a game drive as you exit Tsavo East. Head to Diani Beach and arrive at your beach hotel in time for lunch. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Diani.
Accommodation: Diani Beach – 3 Nights, all meals included
Day 10 & 11 Diani Beach
Spend these days relaxing at Diani Beach. Enjoy the sun, sea, and sand as you unwind and savor your time in paradise.
Day 12: Nairobi
After breakfast, check out from your beach hotel and transfer to the Ukunda airstrip for your flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be transferred to JKIA airport for your international flight home.
Note: If you have a late flight, accommodation in Nairobi can be arranged at an extra cost