12 Days Unforgettable Tour Safari Experience
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with our easy guide to Kenya safaris for beginners. Our travel guide will help you find the best wildlife reserves, national parks, and places to stay in Kenya. You’ll also get useful tips from experienced safari travelers. From the beautiful landscapes of Maasai Mara to the grand Mount Kenya, our guide covers everything you need to know to enjoy your safari in Kenya.
Kenya is one of the top safari destinations in Africa, known for its amazing wildlife. It is a great choice for family vacations. Our guide will help you plan a memorable trip to Kenya, making it stand out from other East African destinations. Whether this is your first or third safari, our travel guide is full of the best ideas to help you create lasting memories.
DAY 1 North Coast
When you arrive at Moi International Airport, one of our representatives will be there to greet you. They will take you to The Reef Hotel, where you will check in. You can spend the entire day relaxing and getting used to your new surroundings. In the evening, you will have dinner at the hotel and stay overnight there.
Main destination: Mombasa
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Reef Hotel
Day 2 Full Day at The Beach
After you have breakfast, you’ll head to Wasini Island. Wasini Island is often called “paradise on earth” by those who visit. It’s located at the southern end of Kenya’s coast and is about 1.5 km from Shimoni, a small town on the mainland. A public ferry will take you to the island in just a few minutes. Despite being close, Wasini Island remains a hidden gem in Kenya. The island’s 2,000 inhabitants welcome visitors warmly with a traditional Swahili “Karibu Sana” greeting. Wasini is a peaceful and tranquil place, far from the busy coastal beaches of Kenya. After exploring the island, you will return to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight.
Main destination: Mombasa
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Reef Hotel
Day 3 The Reef – Tsavo West
After having breakfast, you will check out of the hotel. You will then be taken to the SGR Terminal to board the SGR train to Voi Terminal. Once you arrive, our driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to Kilaguni Serena, where you will check in and relax. You will have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.
Main destination: Tsavo West National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena
Day 4 Full Day at Tsavo West
After breakfast, you will leave with packed picnic lunch boxes to explore Tsavo West National Park. This park is famous for its beautiful scenery, which includes a wide variety of vegetation. Tsavo West is known for its open savannah grasslands, Acacia woodlands, scrublands, rocky ridges, and riverine vegetation. It’s a remote park located in the coastal province and is home to all of Africa’s big game, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. You can also see giraffes, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and many more animals. The park is also home to many bird species, including rare ones like the corncrake and the Basra reed warbler. After a full day of exploring, you will return to the lodge in the evening to freshen up, have dinner, and stay overnight.
Main destination: Tsavo West National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena
Day 5 Tsavo West – Amboseli
You will start your day with an early morning game drive. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for breakfast and then check out, taking packed picnic lunch boxes with you. You will then proceed to Amboseli National Park, where you will check in and spend the afternoon relaxing at the lodge. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay overnight at the lodge.
Main destination: Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa
Day 6 Full Day at Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, you will head to Amboseli National Park for a morning game drive, which will last until the afternoon. You will then return to the lodge for a hot lunch. After some relaxation, you will go on another game drive in the park at 4:00 pm. Amboseli National Park is famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, located just across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers great views of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and many bird species. After the afternoon game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner and stay overnight.
Main destination: Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Sopa
Day 7 Amboseli – Nairobi
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge, taking packed lunch boxes with you. You will then proceed to Nairobi. You will arrive in the afternoon, check in at the hotel, and relax for the rest of the day. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Main destination: Nairobi
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Stanley
Day 8 Full Day in Nairobi
After breakfast, you will visit the Giraffe Center, where you can learn about and interact with giraffes. You will also get a chance to taste some traditional Kenyan food in the city. Later, you will visit the National Museum of Kenya. After a full day of exploring Nairobi, you will return to the hotel for dinner and stay overnight.
Main destination: Nairobi
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Sarova Stanley
Day 9 Nairobi – Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and head to Nakuru. On the way, you will have an en route lunch. Once you arrive, you will head straight to Nakuru National Park. This park is known for its wide variety of habitats, from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and ridges. The park is home to over 400 bird species, including flamingos, as well as more than 100 rhinos and other animals like buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and impalas. After exploring the park, you will check in at the lodge for dinner and stay overnight.
Main destination: Nakuru National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ziwa Bush Lodge
Day 10 Nakuru – Masai Mara
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and head to Masai Mara National Reserve, taking packed lunch boxes with you. Masai Mara is famous for the annual great wildebeest migration, which occurs in July and August. During this migration, close to a million wildebeests cross the Mara River in search of pasture. In Masai Mara, you can see large herds of elephants, wildebeests, buffalos, impalas, Thomson’s gazelles, and zebras. The reserve is also known for its high concentration of big cats, including lions and the elusive leopard. After a day of exploring, you will return to the lodge for check in, dinner, a bonfire, and overnight stay.
Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Lodge
Day 11 Full Day at Masai Mara
You will start your day early with breakfast at 6:30 am. You will then leave the lodge with a packed picnic lunch at 7:00 am to spend the entire day exploring Masai Mara National Reserve. This reserve is home to over 450 bird species and a wide variety of animals, including rhinos, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, warthogs, jackals, lions, and many types of antelopes. You will have your picnic lunch along the banks of the Mara River. After a full day of exploration, you will return to the lodge in the evening for dinner, a bonfire, and overnight stay.
Main destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Jambo Mara Lodge
Day 12 Departure
After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge with packed lunch and proceed to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at the airport or your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable 12-day tour safari experience. We say “Karibu Tena!” which means “Welcome Again!”