Cover the top safari destinations in Kenya, combining the northern and southern parks – and conclude the trip in white sandy beach in Diani, Mombasa.
Places to explore include: Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Hells gate, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West, Tsavo East Diani beach. Tour starts and ends at Nairobi.
Total Package Cost: $4170 Per Person
Includes/Excludes
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All park entry fees and game drives as per itinerary
- Cultural visits & guided excursions
- Full-board accommodation in safari lodges and Diani resort
- All transfers including SGR tickets Nairobi–Mombasa
- Activities: Maasai village visit, Crescent Island walk, Hell’s Gate, Kisite Marine Park, Funzi Island, Mombasa City Tour
- Bottled water during safari and excursions
- Dedicated professional driver-guide & coastal team
- International flights to/from Kenya
- Entry visa fees for Kenya
- Travel & medical insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
- Drinks (both alcoholic & soft drinks unless specified)
- Tips & gratuities for driver/guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara, spa treatments, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, etc.)
- Nairobi accommodation before or after the safari (can be arranged on request)
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will be met by your driver-guide and set off on a scenic journey to the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The drive (or optional domestic flight) offers glimpses of Kenya’s rolling countryside and wildlife along the way.
On arrival at your camp, settle in and enjoy some time at leisure before heading out in the afternoon for a visit to a Maasai Village. Here, you’ll be immersed in the vibrant traditions of the Maasai people experience their traditional dances, hear stories of their warrior culture, and learn about their unique way of life that has stood the test of time.
Overnight: Maasai Heritage Eco Camp
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Look out for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo) along with cheetahs, giraffes and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. The Mara River is a highlight, often alive with crocodiles and hippos.
Overnights: Maasai Heritage Eco Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha a freshwater lake known for its birdlife and hippo pods. On arrival, check in at your lodge and spend the afternoon enjoying optional activities:
Crescent Island Nature Walk, walk among giraffes, zebras, impalas, and other wildlife in a predator-free sanctuary.
Boat Ride on Lake Naivasha, spot hippos wallowing and over 350 bird species along the shoreline.
Overnight: Sawela Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin the day with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorges and geothermal features. You may opt to cycle through the park alongside zebras and giraffes or hike down into the gorge (weather permitting). Later, continue your journey to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for dinner.
Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Two full days to explore Amboseli, often called the “Land of Giants” for its iconic elephant herds. Morning and afternoon game drives offer incredible photo opportunities of wildlife with Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak as the backdrop. Amboseli is also home to lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and an astonishing variety of birdlife.
Overnights: Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning game drive in Amboseli, continue your safari to Tsavo West, a park of dramatic landscapes from volcanic hills to lava flows and natural springs. Arrive at your lodge by evening, where you’ll enjoy dinner and relaxation.
Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a game drive in Tsavo West, exploring highlights like Mzima Springs, known for crystal-clear pools inhabited by hippos and crocodiles. Later, you’ll be transferred to Emali Train Station for your SGR train ride to Mombasa. On arrival, meet your coastal guide who will transfer you to your beach resort in Diani.
Overnight: Diani Palm Resort (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you embark on a full-day excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, one of Kenya’s top snorkeling and diving sites. Spot dolphins, swim among colorful tropical fish and enjoy the vibrant coral reefs. A seafood Swahili-style lunch will be served at Wasini Island before returning to Diani in the evening.
Overnight: Diani Palm Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail along River Bodo to the pristine Funzi Island. Glide through mangrove channels on a canoe, visit a traditional fishing village, and relax on secluded sandbanks.
Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch before returning to your resort.
Overnight: Diani Palm Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This day is all about relaxation. Spend your morning at leisure bask by the pool, take a swim in the turquoise ocean, or enjoy optional water sports. In the afternoon, take a traditional dhow ride along the Kongo River, where the river meets the Indian Ocean. Witness a stunning African sunset while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.
Overnight: Diani Palm Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, bid farewell to the coast as you head to Mombasa for a guided city tour. Explore the historic Fort Jesus, the narrow streets of Old Town, and the famous Elephant Tusks Monument at Mama Ngina Drive. Later transfer to either Moi International Airport or Mombasa SGR Terminus for your onward journey.
