Overview
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Experience the perfect balance of African wildlife and Indian Ocean relaxation on this 8-day private Kenya bush and beach journey. Beginning on the legendary plains of the Maasai Mara, the adventure takes you through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha before continuing south to Amboseli, where elephants roam beneath the spectacular backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your journey then leaves the savannah behind for the white sands and turquoise waters of Diani Beach.
The itinerary has been carefully paced to give you meaningful time in each destination. Enjoy private Big Five game drives, a boat safari among hippos, a guided walking safari among giraffes and zebras, and unforgettable elephant encounters before ending with three nights of tropical relaxation on Kenya's beautiful south coast.
Throughout the safari portion, travel privately in a customized 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, accompanied by your own professional safari driver-guide. The final days are all about slowing down – beautiful beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters and the relaxed luxury of Diani.
- You visit
- Nairobi(Start) Masai MaraLake NaivashaAmboseliDiani Beach Nairobi(End)
- Highlights
- Wildlife safaris
- Vehicle used
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara | Into the Great Savannah
Your private Kenya safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel, residence or agreed meeting point.
Meet your professional safari driver-guide, settle into your customized 4x4 Land Cruiser and begin your journey through the spectacular Great Rift Valley toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
As you approach the Mara, the landscape transforms into rolling grasslands and classic acacia-dotted savannah.
Arrive at your luxury lodge or tented camp for check-in and lunch.
Later in the afternoon, head out for your first private game drive.
The Maasai Mara supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous antelope species.
Your guide will also search for the Mara's famous predators – lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Return to your lodge or camp as the sun sets across the golden plains.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Maasai Mara | Big Five & Endless Savannah
Wake up surrounded by one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife landscapes and prepare for a full day of exceptional game viewing.
After breakfast, venture deeper into the reserve in search of the Big Five and the many other species that make the Mara so remarkable.
Your guide will plan the day's route around wildlife movements and recent sightings, allowing you to spend more time at interesting encounters rather than following a rigid schedule.
Depending on wildlife movements, travel toward the Mara River, where hippos and Nile crocodiles can often be seen.
During the Great Wildebeest Migration season, generally between July and October, vast herds of wildebeest and zebras move through the wider Maasai Mara–Serengeti ecosystem. The timing of individual river crossings is entirely determined by nature and cannot be guaranteed.
Return to your lodge or camp for your final night in the Mara.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha | From Savannah to the Great Rift Valley
After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel through the magnificent Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha.
Arrive at your lodge and enjoy lunch before heading onto the lake for a completely different safari experience.
Board a boat for a relaxing Lake Naivasha boat safari.
Glide across the freshwater lake while watching hippos in the shallows and looking out for African fish eagles, pelicans, kingfishers, cormorants and other birdlife.
Continue toward Crescent Island, where you'll step ashore for a guided walking safari.
Walk through the open landscape among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, waterbucks and antelopes – a peaceful and intimate wildlife experience without the barrier of a safari vehicle.
Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli | Journey to Kilimanjaro
Enjoy breakfast before departing Lake Naivasha and continuing south toward Amboseli National Park.
Travel through the Great Rift Valley and Kenyan countryside as you make your way toward the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
On clear days, the sight of Africa's highest mountain rising above the plains creates an unforgettable welcome to Amboseli.
Arrive at your safari lodge or luxury tented camp and settle in.
Depending on your arrival time, head out for an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is famous for its impressive elephant population, and large family groups are frequently seen moving between the plains and wetlands.
Also look out for buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Return to your lodge as the sun sets behind the African landscape.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Amboseli – Diani Beach | From Kilimanjaro to the Indian Ocean
Wake early for your final morning in the African wilderness.
Weather permitting, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro as the morning light illuminates its summit.
After breakfast, begin your journey toward Kenya's beautiful south coast.
Arrive in Diani Beach, check into your selected beach resort and settle into a completely different rhythm.
Trade game drives for palm trees, golden sunsets and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meals: Breakfast & meals according to selected resort plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Diani Beach | White Sands & Indian Ocean
Wake up to the sound of the Indian Ocean and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Today is entirely yours.
Walk along Diani's beautiful white-sand beach, swim in the warm turquoise waters, relax beside the pool or simply find a quiet spot beneath the palms.
After several days of travelling and game viewing, this is your opportunity to slow down and enjoy the coastal side of Kenya.
Guests looking for more activity can choose from optional water sports, snorkelling, diving and other coastal experiences.
Spend the evening relaxing at your resort.
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meals: According to selected resort meal plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Diani Beach | A Day in Paradise
Enjoy another full day at leisure on one of Africa's most beautiful beaches.
Sleep in, enjoy a long breakfast and spend the day exactly as you wish.
For those who would like to explore beyond the resort, an optional marine excursion can be arranged.
Optional Kisite Marine Park & Wasini Island Experience
Journey toward the south coast for a marine adventure combining snorkelling, beautiful ocean scenery and time around Wasini Island.
Alternatively, stay at your resort and enjoy a completely uninterrupted day of relaxation, perhaps with a spa treatment, beachfront lunch or sunset drink overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Tonight is your final evening in Diani – the perfect place to end your Kenyan adventure.
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meals: According to selected resort meal plan
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Diani Beach | Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast beside the Indian Ocean.
Depending on your departure schedule, spend the morning relaxing at the resort or enjoying one final walk along Diani's white sands.
At the appropriate time, you'll be collected from your hotel and transferred to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
Your 8-Day Kenya Bush & Beach Luxury Safari comes to an end after an unforgettable journey from the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara to the lakes of the Great Rift Valley, elephants beneath Kilimanjaro and finally the tropical shores of Diani Beach.
Breakfast
Accommodation not included
