15 Days of Kenya Safari & Diani Beach

Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Samburu (Approx. 5 hours)

You will be picked at 6.30a.m from your Nairobi hotel and immediately depart for Samburu passing through the equator line to Samburu land. You will have a game drive en route to the camp. Afternoon game drive is at 4p.m. for 2 hours.

Samburu Park has unique residents including the Reticulated Giraffe, Grevy’s Zebra, Beisa Oryx and the Blue legged Somali Ostrich.

Overnight: Samburu Ashnil/Elephant Bedroom
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 2: 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 Ashnil/Elephant Bedroom
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 3. Samburu – Transfer to Lake Nakuru (Approx. 5-6 hours)

Have breakfast and immediately depart for Lake Nakuru to arrive by lunch time. Have a game drive once you arrive en route to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 4p.m.

Overnight: The Cliff/Sarova Lion Hill/Lake Nakuru Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Transfer to Masai Mara, Approx. 5 hours

Have early breakfast and immediately depart for Masai Mara through The Great African Rift Valley and Narok Town. You will arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4p.m.

Overnight: Zebra Plains or Basecamp/Sarova Mara or Ashnil Mara/Entim Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 5: Maasai Mara – Full-day game drive

This day is spent on a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Optional Activities: Balloon ride and Cultural visit

Overnight: Zebra Plains or Basecamp/Sarova Mara or Ashnil Mara/Entim Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

 

Day 6: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Lake Naivasha, Approx. 5 hours

Have early breakfast at the camp, then depart Mara for Lake Naivasha. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.  Afternoon is spent with a boat ride to Crescent Island.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa/Lake Naivasha Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  

 

Day 7: Lake Naivasha – Transfer to Amboseli, Approx. 5-6 hours

Have early morning breakfast then depart for Amboseli National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4p.m.

Overnight: Ol Tukai Lodge/Zebra Plains Amboseli 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  

 

Day 8: Amboseli –  Transfer to Tsavo West, Approx. 2-3 hours

Have an early morning game drive then return to the camp for breakfast. Thereafter, leave Amboseli for Tsavo West Game to arrive by lunch time. Have an afternoon game drive with a visit to Mzima Springs.

Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge/Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   

 

Day 9: Tsavo West – Transfer to Tsavo East, Approx. 2 hours

Have early morning game drive then return to the camp/lodge for breakfast. Thereafter depart for Tsavo East to arrive before lunch time. Have a game drive en route to the lodge/camp for lunch. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4p.m.

Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge/Voi Safari Lodge 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   

 

Day 10– Tsavo East – Transfer to Diani, Approx. 3 hours

Have another pre-breakfast game drive, return to the lodge/camp for breakfast then depart for Diani. Be dropped off at booked hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Swahili Beach Resort & Spa/Baobab Beach Resort & Spa 
Meal Plan: Half Board (Swahili)/All Inclusive (Baobab)

 

Day 11 – 14: Diani

On leisure

Overnight: Swahili Beach Resort & Spa/Baobab Beach Resort & Spa 
Meal Plan: Half Board (Swahili)/All Inclusive (Baobab)

 

Day 15: Diani – Transfer to Nairobi by afternoon flight

AT A GLANCE

  • Start/End: Nairobi/Diani
  • Status: Open All year
  • Vehicle used: 4/4 Land Cruiser/Minivan
  • Accommodations: Tented Camps/Lodges
  • Samburu – 2 Nights, Lake Nakuru – 1 Night, Maasai Mara – 2 Nights, Lake Naivasha – 1 Night, Amboseli – 2 Nights, Tsavo West – 1 Night, Tsavo East – 1 Night & Diani – 4 Night

 

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing, balloon ride & birding

 

Inclusive of;

  • All government taxes/VAT

  • Park entry fees

  • 15-Night accommodation in and meals as mentioned in the tour description

  • Drinking water

  • Transportation and game drives in our 4/4 Land Cruiser or Minivan 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)

  • Internal flight; Diani – Nairobi

  • Airport transfer in Nairobi

     

     

Exclusive of;

  • International flights from home and back
  • Tips & porterage
  • Visa fees (if applicable)
  • Travel insurance
  • Other personal items

 

 

In a 4/4 Land Cruiser

In a Minivan

Option 1 – Luxury

Elephant Bedroom Camp, The Cliff, Entim Camp, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge & Swahili Beach Resort & Spa

 

 

$4,751

 

 

N/A

Option 2 – Luxury

Samburu Ashnil, Sarova Lion Game Lodge, Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Aruba Lodge & Swahili Beach Resort & Spa

$4,220

$3,870

Option 3; Mid-range + Luxury

Samburu Ashnil, Sarova Lion Game Lodge, Zebra Plains Mara or Basecamp Maasai Lake Naivasha Resort, Zebra Plains Amboseli Camp, Kilaguni Serena, Ashnil Aruba Lodge & Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

$3,830

$3,480

Option 4; Mid-range + Budget

Samburu Ashnil, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Osero Enarau Camp, Lake Naivasha Resort, Zebra Plains Amboseli, Ngulia Safari Lodge, Voi safari Lodge & Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

$3,700

$3,350

Notes:

  • Above rates are per person in USD
  • Accommodation is subject on availability
  • Game drives are all private in a 4/4 Land Cruiser
  • Balloon ride – $400 per person
  • Maasai village visit – $20 per person

15 Days of Kenya Safari & Diani Beach

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