DETAILED ITINERARY

 

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI

Arrive at Nairobi airport where the guide will have a big paper with your name on it on the arrival terminal. Drive to the hotel, check in, relax and your guide will help you to orientate yourself on places to visit within Nairobi. You will be staying at the Tamarind Tree Hotel on bed and breakfast.

Accommodation at Tamarind Tree Hotel- https://www.tamarindtree-hotels.com/

 

DAY 2: NAIROBI TO MAASAI MARA
You will be picked up at your hotel in Nairobi at 7am by our representative and driver-guide for a drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve for a drive to Masai Mara Game Reserve. Enjoy the scenic drive into the Great Rift Valley, where have a brief stopover at the Valley viewpoint offering stunning views of the largest valley in the world. Proceed onwards to Masai Mara, the finest game reserve in the world. Enjoy a short en-route game drive to the camp. Arrive to the camp on time for your lunch, a brief afternoon siesta perhaps absorb the surroundings of the camp before setting off for an evening game drive till sunset. Explore the vast tree studded reserve in search wildlife. Some of the famous wild animals in the park you are likely to encounter include: lions, rhinos, hippos, crocodiles, giraffe, wildebeests, zebras, buffalo, warthogs, hyenas, jackals, wild dogs, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, many kinds of birds, antelopes and elephants.

Dinner and Overnight at Mara Mara Kimana Camp – https://marakimanacamp.co.ke/

 

DAY 3: EXPLORE MAASAI MARA

Enjoy a relaxed day in Masai Mara with morning and evening game drives in the reserve, you may opt to have a full day romantic adventure outings in the reserve, with a packed Picnic Lunch to be taken at a scenic, designated location on the Masai Mara savannah plains. Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife ecosystem in the Natural world. It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region. The scenic appeal of the tree-studded Savannah plains, the moderate climate, and the diversity of wild game species make it a one-stop-shop for game viewing activities. You will traverse the Masai Mara reserve on Wildlife viewing drives encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. You will visit the Mara River Mara which involves visiting various river crossing points to witness and capture the wildebeests crossing the great Mara River in numbers along with predator prey action.

One of this day, you have the option of per taking an early morning balloon ride over the Mara plains that will be crowned with a champagne bush breakfast. As you ascend aerially, beautiful features unfold before your eyes – gentle rolling hills, meandering rivers and lush grasslands. After the leisurely champagne bush breakfast.

You also have an option of an hour visit the Maasai village for a cultural encounter as you enjoy the en-route game drive back to camp, some downtime before lunch to be followed by an afternoon siesta then an evening game drive and a farewell dinner and overnight.

The Mara balloon ride cost 450USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

Maasai Cultural Village Visit – 20USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

Dinner and Overnight at Mara Mara Kimana Camp – https://marakimanacamp.co.ke/

 

DAY 4- MAASAI MARA- LAKE NAKURU

Pre-early game drive then after late breakfast depart to Nakuru national park. Lake Nakuru is famous for its pink flamingos and over 400 species of birds found here. It is a home to the endangered white rhinos and it is one of the few parks in Kenya that you are guaranteed to see a Rhino. It is also a home of endangered species, particularly the Rothschild Giraffe and the Black and White Rhino. Lions, Water-buck, Buffalo, Monkeys and Baboons are all residents here. Arrive to the lodge on time for your lunch. You may opt to have an afternoon siesta before heading out to the park for an evening game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge- https://www.lakenakurulodge.com/

 

DAY 5- LAKE NAKURU -LAKE NAIVASHA

Relaxed morning breakfast then check out for your drive to close-by Lake Naivasha. Enjoy a short en-route game drive on your way out. Next, head straight to Hell’s Gate National Park for a mini-safari- Here you have the option of a walking Or biking safari as you see the wildlife and take photos. You will get an opportunity to see the gorges and also the geysers and Hot springs. Proceed to your lodge in Naivasha for a hot lunch and a brief afternoon siesta. Evening boat on Lake Naivasha for Hippo viewing and bird watching. Return to lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation at Naivasha Kongoni Lodge. https://naivashakongonilodge.com/

 

DAY 6- LAKE NAIVASHA – AMBOSELI 

After an early morning breakfast, you will leave Nakuru for Amboseli National Park where you will spend two days exploring the park set at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. The park is an open ecosystem boasting huge herds of elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hyenas, lions, giraffes, gazelles and numerous bird species not to forget the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro on the backdrop. You will arrive at the lodge on time for lunch, a brief afternoon siesta after which you will leave for an evening game drive. On a clear day you will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to lodge at dusk for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight at Oilepo Amboseli Lodge-  https://oilepo.com/

 

DAY 7: EXPLORE AMBOSELI

Relaxed morning breakfast then depart for morning game drive till noon. Return to camp for lunch, brief afternoon siesta followed by an evening game drive. On this day you have an option to indulge in a full day game drive exploring Amboseli with packed picnic lunches to be taken in the park.

Amboseli National Park is an open ecosystem boasting huge herds of elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hyenas, lions, giraffes, gazelles and numerous bird species not to forget the magnificent Mt. Kilimanjaro which offers a scenic background for photographers. Get action of the elephants getting into and leaving the swamps and crossing the park roads from or to where they call home.

On this day you have an option to do a full day outing in the reserve, with a packed Picnic Lunch to be taken at a scenic, designated location on the Amboseli savannah plains. You also have an option of one hour mid-morning visit to the Maasai village for cultural encounter. The scenic view of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background will provide you with opportunities for a stunning photography session. After the evening game drive, you will return to lodge for dinner and overnight.

Maasai Cultural Village Visit – 20USD per person ***Not included in cost*** Optional Activity

Dinner and Overnight at Oilepo Amboseli Lodge-  https://oilepo.com/

 

DAY 8,9,10&11 – DIANI BEACH

On the 8th day you will have a relaxed morning breakfast after which you will be transferred to Amboseli airstrip to catch your flight to Ukunda airport in Diani. On arrival, you will be transfer to your beach resort in the South Coast. You will spend the next three relaxed days by the beach. Surrounded by the breathtaking Indian Ocean, soft white sands, lush greenery and the striking shade of emerald blue that emerges from its clear warm waters, Diani is Kenya’s most relaxing retreat. It is the perfect place to get away from the stress of everyday life or to relax before and after an exciting safari. With its 17 kilometers of beautiful, flawless, soft white sand, Diani Beach has been awarded the best beach destination in Africa for 5 years running and is popular with families, honeymooners, backpackers and water-sports enthusiasts alike. From visiting its marine national park, diving with dolphins and sea turtles, spotting whale sharks, kitesurfing, skydiving and nightlife, Diani offers a range of activities for all ages. You can engage in excursions and watersports activities organized by the Resort. These activities are paid directly by you to the hotel you stay in.

Accommodation at Diani Sea Resort on All Inclusive Basis- https://www.dianisearesort.de/

 

DAY 12- DIANI- NAIROBI

Morning leisurely Breakfast followed by a transfer to Ukunda Airport for your flight back to Nairobi. The flight is 1hr 10min flight. On arrival, you may opt for souvenir shopping in Karen, farewell lunch at Talisman hotel (own cost) as you await your transfer to your hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to catch your PM departure flight.

 

End of Safari.

 

INCLUSIONS:

• 1 Night accommodation in Nairobi on bed and breakfast basis
• 6 Nights’ accommodation while on safari on a full board basis.
• 4 Nights’ Accommodation at Diani beach on all inclusive basis
• All Park entrance fees in the mentioned parks
• Amboseli- Diani one way flight
• All transfers mentioned.
• Our assistance at any point.
• Hotel pick-up and drop off in Nairobi
• Exclusive unlimited of a customized 4X4 Land cruiser with pop up roof to optimize wildlife viewing.
• One way flight from Diani to Nairobi
• Services of knowledgeable, experienced safari driver guide.
• Abundant drinking water in the vehicle

 

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights.
• Travel/Medical insurance
• Visa fees.
• Maasai Cultural Village Visit
• Balloon Safari cost in Maasai Mara
• Tips & Gratuities
• All drinks
• Meals not specified as included