Your Combined Bush and Beach Safari begins with a morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel. Meet your driver-guide and fellow travelers before setting off toward the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes you through the scenic Great Rift Valley, where you will make a stop at a viewpoint to admire the dramatic escarpment and expansive landscapes below.
Continue through the countryside toward Narok town, where you will have a break before proceeding to the Masai Mara. As you approach the reserve, the scenery gradually changes into open grasslands and rolling plains that characterize the Mara ecosystem.
Arrive in time for lunch at the camp before relaxing briefly and preparing for your first afternoon game drive. Head into the reserve in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle with your experienced driver-guide.
The afternoon drive provides opportunities to search for elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and other wildlife. The Masai Mara forms part of the greater Serengeti ecosystem and provides an important wildlife corridor between Kenya and Tanzania.
As the sun begins to set, return to Simba + Oryx Nature Camp for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, set out for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Masai Mara. The reserve’s open savannahs, rolling hills, riverine areas, and diverse habitats provide excellent opportunities for observing Kenya’s wildlife in its natural environment.
An early start allows you to explore during the cooler hours of the morning, when many animals are active. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, cheetahs, and other wildlife as your driver-guide navigates the reserve’s network of tracks.
The morning light also creates excellent conditions for wildlife photography. You can spend the day exploring different areas of the reserve while learning about the animals and ecosystems from your guide.
For an additional cost, you may choose to experience a hot-air balloon safari over the Masai Mara. This optional activity provides a unique aerial perspective of the expansive plains and wildlife below.
After completing your game drive, return to Simba + Oryx Nature Camp for dinner and relaxation. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the camp as you prepare for the next stage of your Combined Bush and Beach Safari.
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Activities: Game drives in an open-sided or pop-up-roof 4×4 vehicle; optional hot-air balloon safari
Accommodation: Simba + Oryx Nature Camp
After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and travel through the scenic Maasai plains toward the Mau Escarpment and the Great Rift Valley. The changing landscapes provide a fascinating contrast as you move from the open grasslands of the Mara toward Lake Nakuru.
Arrive in the Lake Nakuru area in time for lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive through the national park. Explore the lake surroundings and scenic viewpoints while searching for the diverse wildlife that inhabits this Rift Valley ecosystem.
Lake Nakuru is recognized for its birdlife and is particularly associated with flamingos when conditions are suitable. The park also provides important habitat for white rhinos and buffaloes, along with giraffes, zebras, hippos, and numerous other species.
During the game drive, your guide will take you to selected viewpoints and wildlife areas where you can enjoy panoramic scenery and opportunities for photography. The park supports a wide variety of bird species, making it an interesting destination for both wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.
After the afternoon exploration, proceed to Lake Nakuru Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay inside the park.
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru early in the morning and begin the journey toward Amboseli National Park. Enjoy lunch along the way as you travel through Kenya’s changing landscapes toward the southern part of the country.
Arrive in Amboseli in the afternoon and head out for your first game drive in the park. Amboseli is particularly well known for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, which can provide a dramatic backdrop on clear days.
Explore the park’s open plains and wetland areas while searching for elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, and other wildlife. Lions and cheetahs may also be encountered during game drives, depending on animal movements and conditions.
The combination of abundant wildlife and expansive scenery makes Amboseli an exciting addition to your Combined Bush and Beach Safari. Continue exploring until the afternoon game drive comes to an end before returning to Sentrim Amboseli Lodge.
Enjoy dinner and settle into your accommodation for a relaxing evening surrounded by the atmosphere of the Amboseli ecosystem.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. The day provides additional opportunities to discover the park’s diverse habitats while enjoying some of the most recognizable scenery in southern Kenya.
Set out for a morning game drive and explore areas where wildlife gathers around the park’s wetlands and open plains. Amboseli is particularly notable for its elephants, and you may encounter large herds moving through the landscape. Other wildlife may include buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and numerous bird species.
Between game drives, return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax before continuing with your afternoon exploration.
The park includes a variety of habitats, from open savannah and woodlands to wetlands and areas influenced by underground water sources. These different environments support a wide range of wildlife and birdlife.
You may also choose to visit a nearby Maasai community to learn about local traditions, lifestyles, crafts, and cultural practices. The cultural experience can provide an interesting complement to the wildlife activities.
Return to Sentrim Amboseli Lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli, offering one final opportunity to observe wildlife and enjoy the morning scenery around Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out.
After breakfast, depart for Emali Railway Station, where you will board the train toward Mombasa. The journey provides a comfortable transition from the safari portion of your Combined Bush and Beach Safari to your coastal holiday.
Upon arrival at Mombasa Railway Station, you will be met by a representative and transferred to your beach resort in Diani.
Check in at Diani Sea Resort and settle into your accommodation. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at the resort and enjoying the beginning of your Indian Ocean beach experience.
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Activities: Early morning game drive; train journey to Mombasa; road transfer to Diani
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day at the Kenyan coast. You can choose to spend your time at the resort or take part in an optional coastal excursion, depending on your interests.
Diani is known for its long stretches of white sandy beach, warm Indian Ocean waters, palm-lined coastline, and coral reef environment. The calm surroundings provide an ideal opportunity to slow down after several days of game drives through Kenya’s national parks.
You can spend the day swimming, walking along the beach, relaxing at the resort, or participating in available water-based activities. Those looking for more adventure may choose an optional excursion to explore the surrounding coastal attractions.
The combination of the Indian Ocean scenery, tropical atmosphere, and relaxed beach environment provides a complete contrast to the wildlife-rich landscapes experienced earlier in the Combined Bush and Beach Safari.
Return to Diani Sea Resort for dinner and another overnight stay.
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Enjoy your final morning at the coast with breakfast followed by some free time to relax and take a final stroll along Diani’s sandy shoreline.
Take in the warm Indian Ocean atmosphere before preparing for your departure. After your morning at the beach, depart Diani in the afternoon for your onward journey to Nairobi.
Depending on your travel arrangements, you will be transferred for your flight back to Nairobi. This marks the end of your Combined Bush and Beach Safari, bringing together Kenya’s iconic wildlife destinations, dramatic landscapes, and tropical coastline in one journey.
Main Destination: Nairobi
