Kenya

This 14-day Kenya itinerary is the ultimate East African adventure, blending wildlife safaris, volcanic hikes, cultural immersion, and beach relaxation. Track the Big Five in four iconic parks, chase waterfalls in the Aberdares, and unwind on Kenya’s most pristine shores.

What to Expect

• 🦁 4 safari circuits: Masai Mara, Tsavo East, Aberdares & Ol Pejeta
• 🌊 Water wonders: Karuru Falls, Lake Naivasha, Indian Ocean
• 🚴 Adventure: Bike safaris in Hell’s Gate, rhino tracking in Ol Pejeta
• 🏖️ Coastal bliss: Diani’s white sands + Lamu’s Swahili charm
• ✈️ Smart transfers: Mix of flights, trains, and private 4x4s

Key Notes

✔️ Best Time: June–October (Great Migration) or January–February (beach season)
✔️ Packing Tips: Safari gear, hiking boots, reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear

Itinerary Summary

Days 1–2: Nairobi Immersion

• Game drive in Nairobi National Park
• Visit Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage & Giraffe Centre
• Explore National Museum & August 7th Memorial
• Dine at Carnivore or Kilimanjaro Restaurant
• Stay at Sarova Stanley (historic luxury)

Kick off with urban wildlife—photograph lions against skyscrapers, foster an orphaned elephant, and kiss a giraffe. Dive into Kenya’s history at the National Museum, then toast with a Tusker beer at Sarova Stanley’s Thorn Tree Café.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel
Meals: Breakfast (Day 2)

Day 3: Aberdares Adventure

• Hike to Karuru Falls (3–4 hours)
• Optional: Elephant Hills trail (strenuous)
• Dinner in Nairobi (e.g., Talisman)

Trek through misty forests to Kenya’s tallest waterfall, Karuru Falls (273m). Join a Let’s Drift guided hike for local insights, then return to Nairobi for farm-to-table dining.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Ol Pejeta Conservancy

• Morning drive to Nanyuki
• Afternoon game drive: Rhino tracking
• Sunset drinks at Sweetwaters Tented Camp
• Dinner at The Nook + Moran Lounge nightlife

Meet endangered rhinos at East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary. Sip sundowners overlooking a waterhole, then savor Nanyuki’s farm-fresh cuisine at The Nook.

Accommodation: Nanyuki lodge (e.g., Kongoni Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Scenic Drive to Naivasha

• Stop at Equator line & Thomson Falls
• Lunch at Great Rift Valley viewpoint
• Dinner at La Belle Inn or Ranch House Bistro

Wind through the Rift Valley, pausing for photos at the Equator marker and 72m Thomson Falls. Arrive in Naivasha for lakeside dining under acacia trees.

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

Day 6: Hell’s Gate & Lake Naivasha

• Bike safari among zebras & giraffes
• Swim at Olkaria Geothermal Spa
• Boat ride to Crescent Island

Cycle through Hell’s Gate’s towering cliffs (inspiration for The Lion King), then soak in geothermal pools. Glide past hippos on Lake Naivasha, walking among giraffes on Crescent Island.

Accommodation: Naivasha resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Days 7–9: Masai Mara Safari

• 3-day safari: Big Five & Great Migration
• Hot-air balloon over the Mara ($450–$500)
• Maasai village visit & bush dinners

Spend 72 hours in wildlife paradise—dawn game drives, champagne breakfasts on the savanna, and cultural exchanges with the Maasai. Don’t miss the balloon safari for aerial views of wildebeest herds.

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

Day 10: Tsavo East National Park

• Game drive: “Red elephants” & Lugard Falls
• Stay at Voi Wildlife Lodge (waterhole views)

Watch dust-red elephants parade past Mudanda Rock, then unwind at your lodge’s pool as wildlife drinks from the floodlit waterhole.

Accommodation: Voi Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 11–12: Coastal Bliss (Diani/Watamu)

• Train to Mombasa (Madaraka Express)
• Beach time: Snorkel, kayak, or dhow sails
• Stay: Medina Palms (Watamu) or The Sands (Diani)

Swap safari boots for flip-flops! Choose Watamu’s marine parks or Diani’s powdery shores. Don’t miss Crab Shack Dabaso for Swahili seafood feasts.

Accommodation: Beach resort
Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Lamu Archipelago

• Fly to Lamu (Manda Airport)
• Explore Lamu Old Town (UNESCO site)
• Dhow cruise to Takwa Ruins
• Dinner at Seafront Café

Step back in time in Lamu’s car-free streets, where donkeys outnumber cars. Sail on a wooden dhow, then feast on coconut crab curry under starry skies.

Accommodation: Lamu boutique hotel (e.g., Peponi Hotel)
Meals: Breakfast

Day 14: Departure

• Morning stroll on Shela Beach
• Fly to Nairobi (1.5 hrs)
• Last-minute shopping at Maasai Market

Soak up final Swahili breezes before flying home, laden with hand-carved souvenirs and lifetime memories.

✅ 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.