Day 1
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 1 – Arrival & First Safari Experience
Your safari begins here, and we’re just as excited as you are. Upon arrival, our team will meet you, introduce you to your guide, and take you out on the first steps of your adventure.
Welcome to one of Kenya’s most celebrated safari destinations. The Masai Mara National Reserve is teeming with wildlife—you’re almost certain to spot lions, hyenas, hippos, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, and zebras. The reserve is also home to over 500 species of birds, with good chances of encountering leopards, cheetahs, and even black rhinos in the Mara Triangle. The vast savannah grasslands dotted with flat-topped acacia trees make for a stunning backdrop.
For the adventurous, cheetah tracking offers a thrilling on-foot experience, guided by experts using radio tracking technology.
Accommodation: Alama Camp Mara – bordering the Masai Mara without fences
Activities:
Meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, safari briefing
Road transfer to Alama Camp Mara
Lunch on arrival, followed by afternoon/evening game drives for elephant, buffalo, zebra, rhino, wildebeest, lion, leopard, cheetah, giraffe, and bird sightings
Evening relaxation around the campfire
Dinner and overnight stay
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (drinking water included)
Day 2
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2 – Full Day of Game Drives & Balloon Safari
Return to the wild for another magical day in the Masai Mara. Early morning light offers ideal conditions for photography as animals emerge from the night.
Start with a game drive, followed by a breathtaking hot-air balloon safari and bush breakfast in the open plains. In the afternoon, continue exploring with visits to the Mara River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of wildlife before another evening game drive.
Accommodation: Alama Camp Mara – bordering the Masai Mara without fences
Activities:
Early morning game drive and balloon safari
Bush breakfast in a scenic, safe location
Mid-morning game drive for elands, waterbucks, and more
Afternoon visit to the Mara River and surrounding plains
Evening game drive with lion, leopard, and cheetah tracking, plus hyena and bird sightings
Relaxation, spa, and campfire in the evening
Dinner and overnight stay
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (drinking water included)
Day 3
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3 – Flamingos, Rhinos & Scenic Views
Lake Nakuru offers excellent chances to see flamingos, tree-climbing lions, Rothschild’s giraffes, and thriving black and white rhino populations. The park’s compact size makes wildlife sightings more likely, and scenic highlights include acacia woodlands and the Out of Africa Lookout.
Accommodation: Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge – inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4
Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate National Park
Day 4 – Lakeside Relaxation & Scenic Game Drives
Begin with an en-route game drive through Lake Nakuru before heading to Lake Naivasha. Your stay at Enashipai Resort & Spa offers comfort, style, and lakeside charm.
In the afternoon, explore Hell’s Gate National Park with opportunities to see zebras, giraffes, buffalo, gazelles, leopards, hyenas, vultures, and ostriches.
Accommodation: Enashipai Resort & Spa – near Lake Naivasha
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5
Amboseli National Park
Day 5 – Iconic Views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Amboseli is famed for its stunning backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro and large-tusked elephants. Transfer from Lake Naivasha to Ol Tukai Lodge, enjoying lunch en route in Nairobi.
Evening relaxation around the campfire rounds off the day.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge – inside Amboseli National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Amboseli National Park
Day 6 – Sunrise to Sunset Safari
Enjoy early morning and evening game drives when wildlife is most active and the light is perfect for photography. Look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeests, and over 420 bird species, with Mt. Kilimanjaro as your backdrop.
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge – inside Amboseli National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7
Diani Beach
Day 7 – From the Wild to the Coast
After a morning game drive in Amboseli, transfer to the Standard Gauge Railway for a scenic ride to Mombasa, then continue to Diani Sea Resort. Relax on the white-sand beaches and enjoy the tropical setting.
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort – on Diani Beach
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8
Diani Beach
Day 8 – Coastal Adventures
Spend the day enjoying activities such as a glass-bottom boat ride, guided snorkeling, horseback riding, and visiting the Diani Beach Art Gallery. There’s also time for swimming, sunbathing, and sunset photography.
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9
Diani Beach & Shimba Hills
Day 9 – Wildlife & Culture by the Coast
Start with exotic bird watching in Shimba Hills and swimming along the coast. In the afternoon, try deep-sea fishing, explore sandbanks and caves, or enjoy a sunset dhow cruise.
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10
Mombasa – End of Tour
Day 10 – Coastal Farewell
Enjoy a morning excursion to Kisite Marine Park with options for kayaking and marine wildlife spotting. After lunch, transfer to Mombasa where your unforgettable safari and beach adventure comes to an end.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch