8 Days of Kenya Safari, starting Nairobi, Ending in Diani
Experience Kenya’s famous wildlife parks before ending your journey on the white sands of Diani Beach along the Indian Ocean. Plan My SafariNairobi to Diani
The Big Five
Private 4 X 4 Landcruiser
Beach Drop-off
Safari Highlights
- Maasai Mara – 3 Nights: Basecamp Maasai Mara or Zebra Plains Mara Camp or Sarova Mara Game Camp or Ashnil Mara Camp or Entim Camp or Mara Bush Camp (Private Wing)
- Lake Naivasha – 1 Night: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge or Chui Lodge
- Amboseli – 2 Night: Kibo Safari Camp or Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Tsavo East – 1 Night: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Activities
Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing, balloon ride, birding & beach holiday
1–3: Masai Mara National Reserve (The Big Five Stage)
Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara (Approx. 5 hours)
You will be picked by our tour guide/driver from your Nairobi hotel at 6.30a.m. Depart for Mara immediately to arrive in time for lunch. Later have game drive at 3/4p.m. till 6p.m.
Note – You will have 2-3 stop overs on this day
Overnight: Basecamp or Zebra Plains/Sarova or Ashnil Mara/Entim or Mara Bush Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 & 3: Maasai Mara – Full day
Spend these 2 days with full-day game drives in search of the big five and many other wildlife that inhabits these beautiful savannah plains. There will be picnic lunch on the banks of Mara River.
Alternatively, have morning and afternoon game drives
Optional activities: Hot air balloon & guided nature walks
Overnight: Basecamp or Zebra Plains/Sarova or Ashnil Mara/Entim or Mara Bush Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha (Boat Safari & Crescent Island)
Day 4: Mara – Transfer to Lake Naivasha (Approx. 4 hours)
Have breakfast then transfer to Lake Naivasha to arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon will be spent with a boat ride to Crescent Island for a guided walk. The boat ride will give one an opportunity to see hippos and a good number of birds.
Overnight: Chui Lodge/Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Days 5–6: Amboseli National Park (Elephants & Mt. Kilimanjaro Views)
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Amboseli via Nairobi (Approx. 6 hours)
Have early morning breakfast then depart for Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and later an afternoon game drive at 3/4p.m.
Overnight: Kibo/Ol Tukai or Amboseli Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Amboseli – Full day
This day have a pre-breakfast; 6.30a.m to 9a.m. You have an option of bush breakfast and return later to the camp. Another game drive is at 3/4o’clock for 2 hours.
The rest of the time is spent in lodge’s facilities
Optional Activities – Balloon ride and Cultural tour
Overnight: Kibo/Ol Tukai or Amboseli Serena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7-8: Tsavo East National Park (Red Elephants & Aruba Dam).
Day 7: Amboseli – Transfer to Tsavo East (Approx. 4 hours)
Have breakfast and immediately depart for Tsavo East to arrive before lunch at the lodge. Have lunch then relax before an afternoon game drive at 4p.m.
Overnight: Ashnil Aruba
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Tsavo East – Transfer to Mombasa /Diani/ Malindi (Approx. 3 hours)
Have a pre-breakfast game drive then return to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter head to Mombasa/Diani/Malindi and be dropped off at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Rates
Depends on the 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
Inclusive of;
- All government taxes/VAT
- Park entry fees to all parks
- 7-Night accommodation on a full board basis
- Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- Private transportation and game drives in a 4/4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
- Boat ride in Lake Naivasha + Guided walk in Crescent Camp
- Transfer to Diani/Mombasa/Malindi/Watamu on the last day
Exclusive of;
- Optional activities: Hot Air Balloon ride ($450 per person), Maasai village visit ($20 per person) and Sundowner
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Other personal items
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