16 DAYS BEST OF KENYA BUSH AND BEACH SAFARI HOLIDAY

Experience the best of Kenya on a safari that takes you from the wilderness in the Masai Mara to the white sandy beaches and crystal warm waters of the Indian Ocean. See Lions on the Hunt in Masai Mara and Relax on Pristine Beaches in Mombasa- Diani!

Tour Highlights

Day 1.  Arrival in Nairobi, overnight stay at your pre-booked hotel

Day 2. Nairobi, drive to Samburu | Lunch | Afternoon Game Drive | Dinner and overnight.   

Day 3 Full day in Samburu with both Morning game and afternoon game drive

Afternoon optional cultural visit to Samburu village

Day 4. Drive to Olpejeta private sanctuary East Africa's largest home to black and white rhino's, a safe haven for wildlife and only place to meet the steenbok! one of Kenya's smallest antelope species 

Day 5: Drive to Lake Nakuru on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, Ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives.

Day6/7: Depart for Masai mara featuring a stunning landscape of wild and rugged savanna grassland with exciting array of wildlife- Big and small. Home to millions of migratory wildebeests and zebras hence adding in an epic adventure!   

Day 8: Visit Lake Naivasha, a beautiful fresh water lake fringed by thick papyrus. A boat ride is worth taking to explore what this lake offers from birdwatching to wildlife sighting such as hippos and other land animals on the crescent island 

Day 8 / 9: Continue your adventure southwest to Amboseli national park, crowned by Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest rooftop.

Day10 /11: Continue your tour to Tsavo west and East national parks which offers some of the most magnificent game viewing and attraction in the world.

Day12: Continue your journey to Mombasa and Diani, boasting of soft white sandy beaches, sparkling blue water and selection of different water sports activities. Spend the rest of your holiday in Kenya relaxing as it offers best choices of accommodation from budget party hostels to funky kitesurfing lodges and intimate and romantic honeymoon spots!

DETAILED ITINERARY:

DAY 1:  NAIROBI / SAMBURU

You begin your magical holiday as you board your flight to Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the hub of East and Central Africa, this is the reason why you come to Africa, charge your cameras, grab your binoculars as your eagle-eyed driver guide will be quick to spot the wildlife.  Meet our driver guide in the company of our Representative in Nairobi and be assisted to clear with customs as well as immigration formalities, Quick breakfast at the airport, drive north to Samburu on the south bank of the Uaso Nyiro River, downriver from Archer’s Post to Samburu game reserve. North of the Equator some of the animals and vegetation are a little different from those commonly found south, take a few minutes relaxing, and thereafter proceed for the evening game drive which will bring you to the elephant bedroom tower. Samburu National Reserve is one of the lesser-known national parks but is nevertheless teeming with life.

There is plenty to attract wildlife from the surrounding savannah plains. The reserve is rich in wildlife with an abundance of rare northern specialist species such as the Gravy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and the beisa oryx (also referred to as Samburu Special Five).

The reserve is also home to elephants and large predators such as the lion, leopard, and cheetah. Kamunyak the miracle lioness that adopted the baby oryx was a resident in the reserve. Wild dog sightings are also a common attraction to this unique protected area. Birdlife is abundant with over 450 species recorded. Return to the camp or Lodge for dinner and overnight.

·         Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve

·         Main activity: Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Buffalo Sarana Springs tented camp or Similar

·         Luxury tented camp located Inside Samburu Game Reserve

·         Meals & Drinks:  Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Excluded Meals on this day (Breakfast, Drinks not included)

·         Drinking water and other selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 2:  FD SAMBURU

After breakfast, morning and afternoon game drive exploring this amazing game reserve, it gives you the refreshment of your mind as the park is not populated and not many people visit here, we have a concentration of the Its home to the big five, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Buffalo, Gerenuk, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gravy Zebra, Besia Oryx, Endangered Wild Dog as well as Pun cake Tortoise - Endangered. There are over 450 species of birds identified and aquatic species in the Waso Nyiro River including, vultures, kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, guinea fowl, Somali ostriches, and others. The whole day will be spent exploring the park for the whole day's game drive. Due to its remote distance and the fact that it was inaccessible for many years, the park has retained a naturally serene and quiet feeling.

·         Main Destination: Samburu Game Reserve

·         Main activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Buffalo Sarana Springs tented camp or Similar

·         Luxury tented camp located Inside Samburu Game Reserve

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 3:  SAMBURU / OLPEJETA

After breakfast, morning enroute game drive in Samburu game reserve as you exit the park and drive to Olpejeta private game sanctuary, this park is a combination of amazing wildlife and stunning views across the open plains of Ol Pejeta guarantees an unforgettable safari experience. Arrive at the camp and check in for lunch, Embrace the awe-inspiring natural beauty of your surroundings, and set the stage for a visit you won’t soon forget. Located within the sprawling Ol Pejeta Conservancy, one of Kenya’s most noteworthy conservancies and home to the ‘Big Five’ (elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard), Sweetwater’s Serena Camp offers a holiday experience unlike any other. After a delicious lunch, you will have a short free time to relax or have a warm shower before you embark on an afternoon game drive in the park. You will visit the Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a charming haven established by the Jane Goodall Institute to provide sanctuary to orphaned chimps, and the specially protected and fenced refuge of black rhino with its stunning forty specimens! Enjoy a game drive in the park where one could see reticulated giraffe, common, or Burchell's, zebra, African elephant, Cape Buffalo, warthogs, Waterbucks, Jacksons Hartebeest, Lion, Cheetah, Leopard, Steinbok, Striped Hyena, Suni, Thomson's Gazelle and Impala. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded including. Return back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

·         Main Destination: Olpejeta Private conservancy

·         Main activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Sweetwater Serena tented camp or Similar

·         Mid-Luxury tented camp located Inside Olpejeta Private Conservancy

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

Other optional activities include:

• Day & Night Game drives in our fleet of open-sided 4WD safari vehicles
• Nature walks in the company of our resident naturalist
• Bird watching / Camel rides / Lion tracking.

DAY 4:  OLPEJETA / LAKE NAKURU

After breakfast, check out and embark on a leisurely morning game drives in Olpejeta as you drive to Lake Nakuru national park. This Park was famous only as a bird sanctuary, especially the lesser and greater flamingos. However, now it is home to the white rhino and Rothschild giraffe, besides the herbivores like buck and antelope. Leopard can also be seen in this park. The vegetation is of the drier type. The flat-topped acacia and the candelabra cactus are a feature of the landscape. Arrive and check-in at the lodge or hotel for Lunch

Rated one of Kenya’s best luxury safari properties, Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge is set along "The Lion Hill" in Lake Nakuru National Park. Concealed amidst lush vegetation, the safari lodge features a classic aesthetic and timeless design with a sense of calm and relaxation. It offers spectacular views of the Lake and the Park from 65 chalet-style rooms, each with its own terrace. The lodge offers world-class cuisine, a panoramic bar terrace, an organic garden, a swimming pool, an outdoor spa and several activities ideal for families, couples and friends. As the sun sets, and after a great siesta with nature and wildlife, we return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

·         Main Destination: Lake Nakuru national park

·         Main activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill game Lodge or Similar

·         Mid-Luxury lodge located Inside Lake Nakuru national park

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 5:  LAKE NAKURU / MASAI MARA

After breakfast, you will check out on an enroute game drive as you exit the park and drive southwest to the great Maasai mara game Reserve” – Kenya’s finest game reserve –with gentle rolling grasslands teeming with a plethora of animals and birdlife. See the Thompsons and Grant Gazelles, Topi, Eland, Zebra, Waterbuck, Giraffe, Hippo, wild beast, warthog, Crocodiles, Ostrich, Vultures amongst others and over 450 bird’s species, with over 50 birds of prey. One thing is for sure, in Masai Mara, you will experience nature in its wild wonder.  Check-in at the lodge or camp for lunch. The meals are buffet, enjoyed either in the dining or under the shade of indigenous trees. The culinary affair is indeed one to delight the senses, have a few minutes relaxing and enjoying the surrounding before you depart for an afternoon game drive returning back to the camp or Lodge for dinner and overnight.

·         Main Destination:  Masai mara Game reserve

·         Main activity:  Morning (enroute) and afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation:  Mara Serena Safari Lodge or   Similar

·         Mid-luxury Lodge located inside Mara Triangle game reserve

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 6: MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE

After breakfast, spend the whole day in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with both morning and afternoon game drives. Masai Mara Game Reserve offers wonderful scenery and plenty of games. It is perhaps the only region left in Kenya where a visitor may see animals in the same super-abundance as existed a century ago.

The reason is that this hilly region is both humid and fertile and is crossed by Mara and Talek rivers full of crocodiles and hippos. The abundance of water and excellent availability of food are the reasons Maasai mara has the greatest population of wild animals in the whole of Africa.

There is a particularly dramatic spectacle from July to October, the annual migration of huge herds of Gnus and Zebras, predators such as Hyenas, Jackals, Leopards, and Lions closely follow these herds. The plain is literally covered with these animals. Grunts and other animal sounds are heard, and territorial fights are commonplace. The migration, now declared the Seventh Wonder of the World takes place from the end of July to September. Soak in the abundance of untamed wilderness, fresh and natural scenery, filled with exotic wildlife during our expertly guided game drives enjoyed in open vehicles. For those interested in a more intimate encounter, we contact a safe and exciting walking safari where you will have a chance to come face to face with nature’s beauty both in Flaura and Fauna. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

·         Main Destination:  Masai mara Game reserve

·         Main activity:  Full day game drive / Morning & afternoon game drive

·         Accommodation:  Mara Serena Safari Lodge or   Similar

·         Mid-luxury Lodge located inside Mara Triangle game reserve

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

Other optional activities;

Maasai village visit: USD 20 per person

You can visit a Maasai village to see their traditional life. Photography is NOT prohibited here. A Maasai guide at the village will escort and explain to you in English about their lives. It takes about 2 hours including the return transfers by us. » Duration: approx.2hours, starting at 10:00 AM

A Maasai lady will give you a lecture on how to make a beaded bracelet at our library. It will be one of your souvenirs once completed. The lecture takes about 3 hours.

Hot air balloon safari:  USD 400 per person

Early morning balloon safari you drift above the browsing game and have tremendous opportunities for unusual photographs. What could be more uplifting than an early morning safari in a hot air balloon flying over vast plains of Africa? Witness an African Sunrise a plethora of wildlife roams the land beneath you. At the end of the flight. You land on the plains in the midst of this enchanting Savanah champagne, breakfast is laid out with the aroma of sausages, eggs, and bacon sizzling over a charcoal fire. Drive leisurely Fashion with game viewing on your way back to your camp or lodge.

DAY 7: MASAI MARA/ LAKE NAIVASHA

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Lunch on arrival at the camp. Afternoon Proceed on your adventure to various attractive features and other optional activities undertaken in Lake Naivasha. Take a 1-hour boat ride (optional activity will include a walk on the crescent Island) The lake is almost 13kms across, but its waters are shallow with an average depth of five meters. Much of the lake is surrounded by forests of the yellow barked Acacia Xanthophlea, known as the yellow fever tree. These forests abound with birdlife, and Naivasha is known as a world-class birding. The waters of the lake draw a great range of game to these shores. Giraffes wander among the acacia, Buffalo wallow in the swamps and Colobus monkeys call from the treetops while the Lakes large hippo population sleeps the day out in the shallows. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight

Excursions in Lake Naivasha includes

§  1 Hour boat ride allows you to spot hippos and numerous birds species including King Fisher, Fish Eagle, Herons, Jacana's and others.

§  2-3 Hour’s nature walk on Crescent Island, the best place for walking safari as well as trolling amidst grazing Zebras, Giraffes, Wildebeest's and many others.

Other optional Excursions or activities in Lake Naivasha includes

§4-5 Hours Mt. Longonot trekking safari prices from: USD 50 Per Person

§Walking / biking Safari at Hells gate national park Price from: USD 60 Per Person

§Prices are inclusive of park entry fees and also guide fees. 

·         Main Destination: Lake Naivasha

·         Main activity: 1 Hour Boat ride and 2-3 Hours walk on the crescent Island

·         Accommodation:  Enashipai Resort & Spa or   Similar

·         Mid-luxury Lodge located along Lake Naivasha  

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 8: LAKE NAIVASHA / AMBOSELI

After breakfast, drive south through Masai country to the plains below Mt. Kilimanjaro where Amboseli is situated. Lunch or arrival at the lodge, then we proceed into the scenic Amboseli National Park for a game drive returning to the lodge in the evening for a sundowner. Despite its small size (392 sq km), this fragile ecosystem supports a wide range of mammals (well over 50 of the larger species) and birds (over 400 species) The Waters from Mt. Kilimanjaro drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface in Amboseli, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains. Amboseli lacks the profusion of animal species found in the Mara, but the landscape provides limited cover so we have better chances of seeing some of the larger predators. Elephant, buffaloes, lions, gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, Masai Giraffes, zebra, baboon, and waterbuck are all present in the park.

·         Main Destination: Amboseli National Park

·         Main activity: Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge or Similar

·         Mid-luxury lodge located inside Amboseli national park 

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 9: FD AMBOSELI

Awake early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. We will then set off on a “spice” game drive. Amboseli is an excellent place to view a multitude of wildlife, including everything from wildebeest to giraffes to baboons. Optional visit a nearby Masai village. Amboseli is home to the legendary Masai tribesmen. These warriors are a famous and proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals are known across the world.

Amboseli offers some of the best opportunities to see African animals because its vegetation is sparse due to the long dry months. Amboseli National Park is home to wild animals, which include the African elephant, buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, hyena, giraffes, zebra, and wildebeest among other African animals. There is also a host of Kenya birds, both large and small, to see if you keep your eyes open and stop at every sighting. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

·         Main Destination: Amboseli National Park

·         Main activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Oltukai Lodge or Similar

·         Mid-luxury lodge located inside Amboseli national park 

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 10: AMBOSELI / TSAVO WEST. 

After breakfast, check out and drive to Tsavo west n.p to arrive at the lodge for lunch and afternoon game drive. A stop over is made at Mzima springs, the source of most of Mombasa's fresh water; you can walk down to the underwater observation chamber where it is literally possible to watch hippos or crocodiles swim along the floor of this crystal-clear spring. Tsavo is particularly famous for its large herds of elephants, From the sight of fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out of from the under parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs to the Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West is a beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises open grasslands, scrublands, and Acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation, and rocky ridges including the Poacher's Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world and attractions include elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetah, leopards, Buffalos, diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near threatened Basra Reed Warbler. We return back to the lodge to enjoy a sundowner, Dinner and overnight. 

·         Main Destination: Tsavo west National Park

·         Main activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or Similar

·         Mid-luxury lodge located inside Tsavo west national park 

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 11:  TSAVO WEST / TSAVO EAST

Early morning game drive permits further exploration of this great park followed by breakfast. We then depart to Tsavo East National park, when driving along the red-earth tracks, keep your eyes open for the movement and signs of African wildlife, the more you look the more you will see, don’t forget to enjoy the excitement of the trip as you point out the wildlife, it will be amazing to see the wildlife living in close proximity to the other, see the huge animals, keep the eyes open for the giraffes –they are surprisingly well camouflaged as they nibble the tops of trees, look under the shady trees to find lions sleeping after a hunt out, and watch out as gazelles and cheetahs stroll across the road just in front of you.

 The safari extends to Chyulus hills, a volcanic mountain range with a mix of volcanic cones and barren lava flows, of which the most interesting is Shetani, meaning "Devil" in Swahili. Games include buffalo, zebra, giraffe, oryx, lion, leopard, and many species of birds and plants.

Tsavo East boasts of bushy grassland and open plains alternate with savannah and semi-arid acacia scrub and woodlands The Yatta plateau is the world's largest lava flow.

Games include elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, crocodiles, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk, and zebra. It is home to some of the largest herds of elephants in Kenya. 500 bird species are recorded including ostrich and some migratory kestrels and buzzards stop at Tsavo-East during their long flight south. Tsavo East Park is an easily accessible and very popular park as is indicated by the high number of tourists. It is the only place you can see the remaining Hirola antelope among other wildlife. Here you find the world’s largest lava flow and river Galana coursing its way to the Indian Falls. There is also a Rhino Sanctuary created to protect the rhinos. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

·         Main Destination: Tsavo west National Park

·         Main activity: Morning and Afternoon Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Camp or Similar

·         Mid-range luxury lodge located inside Tsavo East national park 

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, Lunch & dinner, Selected drinks on board

·         Drinking water and some selected beverages Included (Other drinks not included)

DAY 12: TSAVO EAST / MOMBASA /DIANI   

After breakfast, early morning game drive in Tsavo East as you exit the park and drive to voi train station to Mombasa/Diani beach arriving late in the afternoon. Drop off at Voyager Beach Resort | Sarova White sands beach resort| Baobab beach resort | Diani Sea Resort | similar.

·         Main Destination: Mombasa / Diani beach

·         Main activity: Morning enroute Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & spa or Similar

·         Mid-range luxury beach resort located in North coast (Mombasa)

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, & Dinner. Eg Half board Lunch Not Included

·         Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DAY 13 / 14 / 15: DIANI BEACH   

Enjoy the amazing Indian Ocean view from your sunbed on your large terrace on the third floor or ground floor. All furniture is made of local wood in the local African style. Set on the most beautiful unspoiled crystal white sandy beaches on the south coast of Kenya; the expansive compound is shaded by coconut palms and a myriad of exotic trees and flowers. Enjoy your Mombasa Diani beach holiday and relax on the beautiful sandy white beach and sip a refreshing cocktail. Take in the tropical beauty of the coastline. You will have the next two days during your Kenya beach holiday to enjoy at your leisure and savour the laid-back African beach lifestyle. Work on your tan, play a game of volleyball, go sailing, kite surfing or snorkeling. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the Ocean before savouring a leisurely lunch.

Our Mombasa | Diani Beach 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. Main building with reception, bar, restaurant overlooking the beautiful gardens descending down to the Indian Ocean, conference-room and lounge with billiard and small library. But there’s still plenty to do in this quiet, intimate vacation spot. You can try a camel ride on the beach or go kitesurfing, jet skiing or snorkeling. The more daring even have opportunities to goes sky diving. But the most exciting experience you can have on your Kenya vacation is an authentic safari adventure. 

·         Main Destination: Mombasa / Diani beach

·         Main activity: Morning enroute Game Drive

·         Accommodation: Southern Palms Beach Resort & spa or Similar

·         Mid-range luxury beach resort located in Diani beach.

·         Meals & Drinks:  Breakfast, & Dinner. I.e Half board Lunch Not Included

·         Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

DAY 16: DIANI BEACH/NAIROBI BY TRAIN | FLIGHT | ROAD 

Early morning breakfast as you check out to Mombasa train station back to Nairobi. On arrival at Nairobi Train Station, our driver will meet you and transfer you to JKIA for your international flight departure. Dinner/day room can be arranged at additional cost. END SAFARI ********************************************************************                             

CHILD POLICY

·Children staying and sharing with 1 or 2 paying adults; · 0-3 years – free / no charge (Maximum 2 children per room) 

·4-12 – each child pays 50% Single Room rate where applicable (i.e.,2 adults & 1-2 children, each child to pay 50% of per person rate equivalent or 1 adult. Extra charges may apply for rollaway beds requested

·13 -17 Years and above they are considered young adults and pays 75% of the adult rate

INCLUDED

·Park fees (For non-residents)

·All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

·All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

·A professional driver/guide

·All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

·All Taxes/VAT

·Round-trip airport transfer

·Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

·Drinking water (On all days)

EXCLUDED

·International flights (From/to home)

·Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

·Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

·Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

·Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

·Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)