Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve
Your Kenya Safari Tours adventure begins with a pick-up from the airport or your Nairobi hotel at around 8:00 am. You will depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, traveling through the dramatic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. Along the way, you will stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the sweeping escarpments and capture photographs of the breathtaking scenery.
Arrive in the Masai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, embark on your first exciting game drive across the reserve’s vast plains. The Mara is home to abundant wildlife including lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and many other species. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your luxury camp, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Emayian Luxury Camp
Day 2: Full-Day Game Drives in Masai Mara
After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations. This reserve is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino.
During the day, you will visit the famous Mara River, where hippos and crocodiles inhabit the waters and where dramatic wildebeest crossings occur during the Great Migration season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness while observing animals in their natural habitat.
Optional activities include visiting a traditional Maasai village to experience local culture or taking a hot air balloon safari at sunrise for breathtaking aerial views of the plains. Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Emayian Luxury Camp
Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha
After an early breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and drive toward the scenic Lake Naivasha, located within the Great Rift Valley. The journey takes approximately four to five hours, offering beautiful views of Kenya’s countryside along the way.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch before relaxing in the tranquil lakeside surroundings. In the afternoon, you may take an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where hippos and numerous bird species can be observed. Another popular activity is a guided walk on Crescent Island, where you can encounter giraffes, zebras, and antelopes up close.
Spend the evening enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and scenic beauty of the lake before dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Chui Lodge
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel south toward Amboseli National Park, a journey that takes approximately five to six hours. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch while enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife roaming the open plains. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: Full-Day Game Drives in Amboseli
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of the highlights of many Kenya Safari Tours. Early morning game drives offer the best opportunity to see wildlife against the stunning silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Amboseli is particularly famous for its large elephant populations, which can often be seen walking across the plains with Kilimanjaro in the background. Other animals you may encounter include lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and a wide variety of birds including ostriches.
Enjoy a packed lunch during the day before continuing your exploration of the park’s diverse habitats. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Amboseli – Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and drive to Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest and oldest national parks. The journey takes approximately four to five hours through scenic countryside and rural landscapes.
Upon arrival, check in to your lodge and enjoy lunch before setting out on an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is famous for its red-dust elephants and vast wilderness areas. You may also spot lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and numerous bird species during your exploration.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African bush.
Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Day 7: Tsavo East – Diani Beach
After breakfast and a short morning game drive, depart Tsavo East and travel to Voi Railway Station to board the Madaraka Express train to Mombasa. The train departs around midday and arrives in Mombasa in the early afternoon.
Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to the beautiful Diani Beach, located approximately one hour and fifteen minutes south of Mombasa. Known for its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, Diani is one of the most beautiful coastal destinations in Kenya.
Check in to your beach resort and enjoy dinner before overnight stay by the ocean.
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Day 8: Relaxation at Diani Beach
Today is dedicated to relaxation along the stunning shores of Diani Beach. Spend the day enjoying the resort facilities, swimming in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, or relaxing under palm trees along the beach.
Optional activities include snorkeling, jet skiing, kitesurfing, or camel rides along the coastline. You may also explore nearby attractions such as Shimba Hills National Reserve or enjoy a bike ride through local villages to experience coastal culture.
All meals will be served at your resort as you enjoy your final full day in paradise.
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Day 9: Diani Beach – Nairobi (SGR Train)
After breakfast, transfer to Mombasa SGR Train Station where you will board the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train for your journey back to Nairobi.
Upon arrival at the Nairobi Terminus, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in time for your international flight. This marks the end of your incredible Kenya Safari Tours adventure combining wildlife, culture, and coastal relaxation.
