12-Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday

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Overview

  • Duration:11 days 12 nights
  • Tour Type:Private tour
  • Language:Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
This 12-day adventure blends thrilling wildlife safaris across Kenya’s most iconic reserves with ultimate relaxation at the Indian Ocean coast. From visiting baby elephants at the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, seeing the Big Five in Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Masai Mara, to cycling through Hell’s Gate, before unwinding on the powdery beaches of Diani, this safari and beach holiday offers the perfect balance of exploration, culture, and leisure.
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Highlights

  • Visit Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Center in Nairobi.
  • Track rhinos and other wildlife at Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
  • Spot flamingos at Lake Nakuru, with optional boat cruise ($150).
  • Experience the Masai Mara with optional Masai Cultural Tour ($50) and Hot Air Balloon Safari ($600).
  • Walk with wildlife on Crescent Island in Lake Naivasha.
  • Cycle through the dramatic landscapes of Hell’s Gate National Park.
  • See elephants with Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli National Park.
  • Game drives in the wild plains of Tsavo National Park.
  • Scenic SGR Train ride to Mombasa and on to Diani.
  • Relax at Diani Beach with snorkeling, dolphin encounters, and the Congo River sunset tour.
  • Scenic train journey back to Nairobi for departure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Sheldrick Trust & Giraffe Center

  • Pick up at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

  • Visit the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet orphaned baby elephants.

  • Visit the Giraffe Center to interact with endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.

  • Overnight stay in Nairobi.

Day 2: Nairobi – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

  • Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa.

  • Afternoon game drive with chances to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, and the last northern white rhinos.

  • Overnight stay at Ol Pejeta.

Day 3: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru (Optional Boat Cruise $150)

  • Morning game drive at Ol Pejeta.

  • Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for rhinos and birdlife.

  • Optional Boat Cruise on nearby Lake Naivasha ($150).

  • Overnight stay in Nakuru.

Day 4: Nakuru – Masai Mara

  • Drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

  • Afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

  • Overnight stay in Masai Mara.

Day 5: Full Day in Masai Mara (Optional Masai Cultural Tour $50 & Hot Air Balloon $600)

  • Full-day game drives in the Masai Mara, known for the Big Five and Great Migration (seasonal).

  • Optional Masai Cultural Tour to experience local traditions ($50).

  • Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise ($600).

  • Overnight stay in Masai Mara.

Day 6: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha (Crescent Island)

  • Morning game drive in Mara.

  • Drive to Lake Naivasha and take a guided walking safari at Crescent Island, surrounded by giraffes, antelopes, and zebras.

  • Overnight stay in Naivasha.

Day 7: Hell’s Gate – Amboseli (Optional Biking)

  • Morning visit to Hell’s Gate National Park, famous for its gorges and geothermal activity.

  • Optional cycling safari inside the park.

  • Continue to Amboseli National Park with evening game drive.

  • Overnight stay in Amboseli.

Day 8: Full Day in Amboseli

  • Explore Amboseli with its herds of elephants and stunning Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop.

  • Morning and afternoon game drives.

  • Overnight stay in Amboseli.

Day 9: Amboseli – Tsavo National Park

  • Morning drive to Tsavo National Park, known for its red elephants and vast wilderness.

  • Afternoon game drive.

  • Overnight stay in Tsavo.

Day 10: Tsavo – Diani Beach (By Train)

  • Morning game drive in Tsavo.

  • Board the SGR Train to Mombasa.

  • Transfer to Diani Beach for relaxation.

  • Overnight stay in Diani.

Day 11: Diani – Snorkeling, Dolphins & Congo River Sunset Tour

  • Morning snorkeling trip and dolphin encounters.

  • Afternoon relaxation at the beach.

  • Evening Congo River sunset tour through mangroves.

  • Overnight stay in Diani.

Day 12: Diani – Nairobi (By Train) / Departure

  • Morning at leisure in Diani.

  • Transfer to Mombasa to board the SGR Train back to Nairobi.

  • Drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure.

  • End of safari and beach holiday.

Includes/Excludes

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Meals
  • Drinks - Water
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 336 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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