14-Day Kenya Safari from Diani to Nairobi
A Coastal-to-Savannah Journey Through Kenya’s Top Parks. Plan My Safari14 Days / 13 Nights
Diani Start
Amboseli Highlight
8 Destinations
Go on a captivating 14-day safari from the Kenyan coast to Nairobi, journeying through some of the country’s most rewarding wildlife destinations.
The adventure begins in Tsavo East, where vast savannahs are home to the park’s famous red elephants, before moving on to Amboseli,offering remarkable elephant herds set against the beautiful silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The itinerary then ventures into the forested terrain of the Aberdares, home to rare species such as the bongo antelope and black rhino, before shifting dramatically to the arid landscapes of Samburu National Reserve and its unique northern wildlife. The journey continues through Sweetwaters Conservancy and the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru, culminating in the Masai Mara, where the Great Migration in season and exceptional game viewing make for a memorable conclusion. A final stop at Lake Naivasha completes the safari before returning to Nairobi.
Safari Highlights:
- Tsavo East – 2 Nights: Voi Wildlife Lodge or Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Satao Camp
- Amboseli – 2 Nights: Kibo Safari Camp or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or Ol Tukai Lodge or Tawi Lodge
- Aberdares – 1 Night: The Ark Lodge
- Sweetwaters – 1 Night: Jambo Mutara or Sweetwaters Serena Tented Camp or Pelican House
- Samburu – 2 Nights: Samburu Sopa Lodge or Ashnil Samburu or Elephant Bedroom Camp
- Lake Nakuru – 1 Night: Sarova Woodlands Hotel or Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge or The Cliff
- Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Zebra Plains Mara or Ashnil Mara or Sarova Mara Game Camp or Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)
- Lake Naivasha – 1 Night: Crescent Camp or Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Chui Lodge
Activities
Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding
Tour Details
Days 1-2 | Tsavo East: The Land of the Red Elephants
Day 1: Diani/Mombasa/Malindi – Transfer to Tsavo East (Approx. 2-3 hours)
You will be picked by the driver from your Beach Hotel at 7 a.m. and immediately head for Tsavo East. You will arrive by mid-morning and have a game drive en route to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 4p.m.
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba/Voi Wildlife/Satao Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tsavo East – Full-day game drive
Have either full-day game drive with picnic lunch or morning and afternoon game drives.
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba/Voi Wildlife/Satao Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 3-4 | Amboseli: In the Shadow of Kilimanjaro
Day 3: Tsavo East – Transfer to Amboseli (Approx. 3 hours)
Have breakfast and immediately depart for Amboseli enjoying a short game drive as you leave the park. You will arrive in Amboseli before lunch time. Check in and later enjoy lunch then relax before your afternoon game drive at 4 O’clock for 2 hours. Return later to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Kibo/Amboseli Serena or Ol Tukai/Tawi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Amboseli – Full day
Have a morning game drive from 6a.m. till 9a.m. Return to the camp for breakfast. Afternoon game drive is at 3o’clock for 3 hours.
Overnight: Kibo/Amboseli Serena or Ol Tukai/Tawi Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 | Aberdares: The Enchanted Forest
Day 5: Amboseli – Transfer to Aberdares (Approx. 6-7 hours)
Have early breakfast then depart for Aberdares to arrive in time for lunch. Thereafter, you will have a joint game drive to The Ark lodge. The lodge has a deck where you can watch animals drinking water from the waterhole near it.
Overnight: The Ark
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 6-8 | Samburu & Sweetwaters: The Wild North
Day 6: Aberdares – Transfer to Samburu (Approx. 4 hours)
Have breakfast then be transferred to the gate where you will meet with your driver then depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. Arrive with a short game drive en route to the camp for lunch. After lunch, relax before a game drive at 4p.m. Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa/Ashnil Samburu/Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Samburu – Full day
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of unique northern Kenya species such as the reticulated giraffe, beisa oryx, Grevy’s zebra, and the long-necked gerenuk. Much of the reserve consists of desert landscape; dusty red plains broken by thorny scrub, featuring dramatic views of table top Mt Ol Olokwe on the horizon. All meals are taken at the camp.
Overnight: Samburu Sopa/Ashnil Samburu/Elephant Bedroom Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Samburu – Transfer to Sweetwaters (Approx. 3 hours)
Have breakfast then head to Sweetwaters. This is a beautiful private game reserve and home to rare species such as Beisa oryx, Rothschild’s giraffe and black rhino. Game drives here reveal the full range of African wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and hippo. Enjoy a private visit with the tame animals at the wildlife orphanage. Observe chimps at the Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Overnight: Sweetwaters Serena Camp/Jambo Mutara/Pelican House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 9-12 | Lake Nakuru & the Legendary Masai Mara
Day 9: Sweetwaters – Transfer to Lake Nakuru
Have breakfast then depart for Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4p.m
Overnight: Sarova Lion Hill/Sarova Woodlands/Lake Nakuru Sopa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Maasai Mara (Approx. 4-5hrs)
Have an early breakfast then depart for Maasai Mara to arrive for lunch at the camp. Have lunch then have a game drive as you head to Serena for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Zebra Plains/Ashnil Mara or Sarova Mara/Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11 & 12: Maasai Mara – Full day game drives
These 2 days will be spent with morning and afternoon game drives that lead one to some of Africa’s largest lion prides, herds of zebra, antelopes, buffaloes, wildebeest, giraffes, cheetahs, and hyenas. Accommodations include en suite restroom facilities and secluded verandas.
Optional Activities: Balloon ride and visit to Maasai Village
Overnight: Zebra Plains/Ashnil Mara or Sarova Mara/Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 13-14 | Lake Naivasha & the Journey to Nairobi
Day 13: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Lake Naivasha (Approx. 4-5 hrs)
Have breakfast then depart for Lake Naivasha. Afternoon is spent with a boat ride to Crescent Island for a walk.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa/Chui Lodge/Cresent Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Nairobi (Approx. 1 hour, 30 minutes)
Have breakfast then depart for Nairobi. Arrive and be dropped off at the airport or your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Rates
Depends on Month of travel
Notes:
- Rates are in USD
- Accommodation is subject to availability
- Safari is on a private basis
- Balloon ride – $450 per person
- Cultural tour – $20 per person (Amboseli or Maasai Mara)
Inclusive of;
- All government taxes/VAT
- Pick up from beach hotel (Diani/Malindi/Mombasa) and drop off in Nairobi
- Park entry fees
- 13-Night accommodation on a full board basis
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Transportation and game drives in a 4/4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
- Services of professional tour driver/guide
- Boat ride in Lake Naivasha + Guided walk
- Lunch on the last day
Exclusive of;
- Local & International flights
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Other personal items
- Optional Activities: a visit to Maasai Village and any other interested activity
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