Kenya

This 7-day Kenya itinerary delivers the ultimate trifecta: wildlife safaris, volcanic hikes, and Indian Ocean relaxation. From tracking elephants in Tsavo West to unwinding on palm-fringed beaches, this journey showcases Kenya’s staggering diversity.

What to Expect

• 🏙️ Nairobi’s contrasts: urban game drives and street food tours
• 🌋 Adventure: Hike Mount Longonot’s volcanic crater
• 🚣 Water safaris: Boat rides on Lake Naivasha
• 🐘 Tsavo’s wild side: Mzima Springs and red-dust elephants
• 🏖️ Beach bliss: Two days in Diani or Watamu
• ✈️ Domestic flights to maximize beach time (optional)

Key Notes

✔️ Best Time: June–October (dry season) or January–February (beach weather)
✔️ Transport: Mix of private 4x4s, trains, and flights
✔️ Packing Tips: Safari gear, swimwear, hiking shoes, reef-safe sunscreen

Itinerary Summary

Day 1: Nairobi City Tour

• Walking tour with former street youth guides
• Visit Railways Museum & August 7th Memorial Park
• Lunch at Ronalo Foods (try fish & ugali)
• Shopping at City Market for souvenirs
• Optional: Nightlife at K1 Club House

Dive into Nairobi’s urban pulse with a grassroots walking tour, uncovering colonial history at the Railways Museum and paying respects at the August 7th Memorial Park. Haggle for Maasai beads at City Market, then savor Kenyan street food.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel (e.g., Hemingways)
Meals: Lunch

Day 2: Nairobi Wildlife Spots

• Morning game drive in Nairobi National Park
• Visit David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (11am–12pm)
• Feed giraffes at Giraffe Centre
• Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant (nyama choma feast)

Photograph lions with a skyline backdrop in the world’s only urban game reserve. At the Sheldrick Trust, foster an orphaned elephant, then kiss a giraffe at the Giraffe Centre. Cap the day with a meat extravaganza at Carnivore.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Mount Longonot & Lake Naivasha

• Hike Mount Longonot (4–5 hours, 7.5km loop)
• Stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint
• Boat ride on Lake Naivasha (hippos & fish eagles)
• Relax at Karagita Beach

Conquer the steep volcanic crater of Mount Longonot for panoramic Rift Valley views. Cool off with a hippo-spotting boat ride, then sip sundowners at Karagita Beach.

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

Day 4: Tsavo West National Park

• Drive to Tsavo West (4–5 hours)
• Afternoon game drive: Spot "red elephants" and lions
• Visit Mzima Springs (underwater hippo viewing)

Journey to Tsavo West, where dust-red elephants roam. Search for the Man-Eaters of Tsavo lions, then peer into crystal-clear Mzima Springs—home to hippos and crocodiles.

Accommodation: Tsavo lodge (e.g., Kilaguni Serena)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 5–6: Beach Bliss (Diani or Watamu)

• Option 1 (Diani):

  • Stay at The Sands at Nomad
  • Activities: Kite surfing, snorkeling at Kisite Marine Park
  • Dinner at Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant

• Option 2 (Watamu):

  • Stay at Watamu Doum Palm Cottage
  • Activities: Dhow cruise, Bio-Ken Snake Farm
  • Crab feast at Crab Shack Dabaso

Trade safari dust for powdery beaches. Choose Diani’s vibrant scene or Watamu’s laid-back charm, filling days with snorkeling, dhow sails, or simply swaying in a hammock.

Accommodation: Beach resort
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Departure

• Morning beach walk
• Fly from Mombasa to Nairobi (1hr)
• Connect to international flight

Soak up final ocean breezes before flying home—already dreaming of your next Kenya adventure.

✅ 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.