Kenya

This 10-day Kenya itinerary combines the best of wildlife safaris, adventure, and beach relaxation. Track the Big Five in Masai Mara, marvel at elephants with Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli, then unwind on Kenya’s pristine beaches.

What to Expect

• 🦁 3-day Masai Mara immersion: Wildebeest migration & hot-air balloon safaris
• 🐘 Amboseli’s giants: Elephant herds against Kilimanjaro’s snows
• 🌋 Adventure: Hike Mount Longonot’s volcanic crater
• 🚣 Water safaris: Hippo-spotting on Lake Naivasha
• 🏖️ Beach bliss: 2 days in Diani, Watamu, or Kilifi
• ✈️ Domestic flights to optimize travel time

Key Notes

✔️ Best Time: June–October (Great Migration) or January–February (beach season)
✔️ Transport: Mix of 4x4 game drives, flights, and trains
✔️ Packing Tips: Binoculars, safari layers, swimwear, hiking boots

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Airport transfer from JKIA
• Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant or Talisman
• Overnight at Wildebeest Eco Camp (tented luxury)

Arrive in Kenya and settle into your Nairobi basecamp. Sample legendary nyama choma (grilled meat) at Carnivore or fusion dishes at Talisman, then unwind at the eco-chic Wildebeest Eco Camp.

Accommodation: Wildebeest Eco Camp
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Nairobi Wildlife Circuit

• Game drive in Nairobi National Park
• Visit David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (11am–12pm)
• Feed giraffes at Giraffe Centre
• Cultural tour: Karen Blixen Museum & Bomas of Kenya

Experience urban wildlife magic with lions against a city skyline at Nairobi NP. Foster an orphaned elephant at Sheldrick Trust, then kiss a giraffe at the Giraffe Centre. Dive into colonial history at Karen Blixen Museum and traditional dances at Bomas of Kenya.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Mount Longonot & Lake Naivasha

• Sunrise hike up Mount Longonot (2,776m)
• Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint
• Boat ride among hippos on Lake Naivasha
• Dinner & nightlife at Ranch House Bistro + Bubbles Lounge

Challenge yourself with a crater hike offering panoramic Rift Valley views. Glide past hippos on a Lake Naivasha boat ride, then celebrate with farm-to-table dining at Ranch House Bistro and cocktails at Bubbles Lounge.

Accommodation: Naivasha resort (e.g., Loldia House)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 4–6: Masai Mara National Reserve

• Daily game drives tracking the Big Five
• Optional: Hot-air balloon safari ($450–$500)
• Cultural visit to Maasai village
• Sunset sundowners in the savanna

Spend 3 unforgettable days in the Masai Mara, where lions, cheetahs, and wildebeest herds roam. Soar over the plains in a hot-air balloon, barter for beads at a Maasai village, and sip gin-and-tonics as the sun paints the savanna gold.

Accommodation: Mara lodge (e.g., Entim Camp)
Meals: All-inclusive

Day 7: Amboseli National Park

• Fly/drive from Mara to Amboseli
• Game drive with Kilimanjaro backdrops
• Visit Observation Hill for 360° views

Witness elephant herds dwarfed by Mount Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak. Climb Observation Hill for sweeping vistas, then unwind at your lodge’s pool with a Tusker beer.

Accommodation: Amboseli lodge (e.g., Tortilis Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 8–9: Coastal Paradise (Diani/Watamu/Kilifi)

• Option 1 (Diani):

  • Stay at The Sands at Nomad
  • Snorkel at Kisite Marine Park
  • Dinner at Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant

• Option 2 (Kilifi):

  • Stay at Distant Relatives Eco Lodge
  • Swim in bioluminescent waters at night
  • Dhow cruise to Mnarani ruins

Trade safari dust for powdered beaches. Choose Diani’s luxury, Watamu’s marine parks, or Kilifi’s bohemian vibe—where the ocean glows blue at night.

Accommodation: Beach resort
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Departure

• Morning beach walk
• Fly to Nairobi (1hr)
• Last-minute shopping at Maasai Market
• International flight connection

Soak up final ocean breezes before flying home, already dreaming of your next Kenyan sunset.

✅ Included

• All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
• Safari vehicle and fuel
• English speaking tourist guide
• Game drives and walks
• Entrance fees to the national parks. All boat tours
• Taxes
• Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
• AMREF emergency evacuation insurance
• Gorilla Permit

❌ Excluded

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Drinks / alcoholic drinks / additional meals
• Tips
• Activities not part of the described program
• International travel insurance
• Items of personal nature / souvenirs

PLEASE NOTE

The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travelers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavor to stick as closely as possible to this program. For the majority of itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid range or budget versions of this safari upon request.

Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organizational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.