OVERVIEW
Safari and beach holidays are two holidays in one, providing double the action and excitement. It’s the chance to combine an action-packed, thrilling and educational African safari with an equally entertaining as well as relaxing beach holiday along the tropical beaches of the Indian Ocean.
A perfect safari for those who want exceptional game viewing and rich culture of the Maasai people. Enjoy unforgettable landscapes, interact with the Samburu & Maasai and learn about local Samburu & Maasai traditions and culture. Samburu’s Special Five – reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Somali ostrich and beisa oryx. Finally, you will be relaxing at the beach along the tropical beaches of the Indian Ocean at the end of a safari.
Number of Pax sharing in each 4WD Safari van and cost per person sharing in USD | ||||||
Seasonality | 2pax | 3pax | 4pax | 5pax | 6pax | Single room supplement |
Costs in Low Season | 1,764.00 | 1,764.00 | 1,764.00 | 1,764.00 | 1,764.00 | 308.00 |
Costs in High Season | 2,772.50 | 2,493.67 | 2,354.25 | 2,270.60 | 2,214.83 | 520.00 |
Costs in Peak Season | 3,095.67 | 2,956.25 | 2,872.60 | 2,816.83 | 3,095.67 | 719.00 |
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara
Early in the morning you will depart from Nairobi for Maasai Mara Reserve arriving in time for lunch at your camp/Lodge.
Afternoon game drive.
The Maasai Mara is regarded as the jewel of Kenya’s wildlife viewing areas. There have been some 95 species of mammals, amphibians and reptiles and over 400 bird’s species recorded on the reserve. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant, and it is for this reason a visitor hardly misses to see the big five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino).
Dinner and Overnight at Mid-range hotel: Zebra Plains Mara: www.zebraplainscollection.com
Day 2 & 3: Full day Maasai MaraOn this two days, after having a delicious breakfast, you will spend a Full day exploring the park in search of the Big five. There will be an option of having packed lunch.
Optional Activities (at an extra cost): Bush Breakfast, Bush Dinner, Balloon Safari, Maasai village visits
The Maasai Mara Game Reserve is arguably Kenya’s most popular game sanctuary. It is the most famous and most visited game reserve in Kenya. The film ‘Out of Africa’ was made to a great extent in this reserve. Virtually every type of wildlife can be seen at the Mara.
Dinner and Overnight at Mid-range hotel: Zebra Plains Mara: www.zebraplainscollection.com
Day 4: Maasai Mara Game Reserve – Naivasha
This would be your last day in the reserve. After an early breakfast you will enjoy an enroute game drive as you leave the Mara and make your way to Naivasha.
Dinner and overnight at mid-range Lake Naivasha Resort: https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-resort/the-resort
Day 5: Full day in Naivasha
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake and it is part of the Great Rift Valley. The name is derived from the local Maasai name Nai’posha, meaning “rough water” because of the sudden storms which can arise.
Lake Naivasha is a bird watcher’s paradise. African buffalo, zebra, eland, hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope and Chanler’s mountain reedbuck.
While in Naivasha you can visit hells gate national park a remarkable quarter of the Great Rift Valley. Spectacular scenery including the towering cliffs, water-gouged gorges, stark rock towers, scrub clad volcanoes and belching plumes of geothermal steam make it one of the most atmospheric Parks in Africa.
Dinner and overnight at mid-range Lake Naivasha Resort: https://www.sopalodges.com/lake-naivasha-sopa-resort/the-resort
Day 6: Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
This morning we depart Via Nairobi by road through the scenic Athi Plains and into the bush country of Amboseli National Park, home to the legendary Maasai tribesmen and famous for huge herds of Elephant.
After lunch an afternoon ‘Spice’ game run is planned. In addition to Elephant, Antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo and the elusive Leopard, nearly every vista within the Park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Dinner and overnight: Tulia Amboseli Safari lodge: https://airkbs.roshnipeshavaria.com/
Day 7: Full day Amboseli
Full day game drive- this option would be departing after breakfast at 8:30am (with an option of a packed lunch) and return to the lodge in the evening.
Optional visit to a Maasai village can be arranged after breakfast at an extra small fee.
Masai warriors are famously known as the proud nomadic tribe whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with the wild animals are known across the world.
A visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals
Day 8 & 9: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast in the morning we depart for Tsavo East for the next two days. Arrive for Lunch at the Lodge. After check-in and lunch, an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive in this vast Park is planned. The Park comprises a diversity of habitats, open plains alternating with savannah bush and semi-desert scrub; acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops. The Park virtually guarantees enormous herds and excellent game viewing including Cheetah, Lion, Leopard and Hyena and a herd of over 3,500 Elephants
Dinner and overnight: Ngutuni Lodge
Day 10: Tsavo East National Park – Diani coast
Early breakfast at the Lodge. Depart for Mombasa. You will have free time relaxing and rejuvenating along the sandy tropical beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Stay at Mid-range Diani sea resort Website: https://www.dianisearesort.de/
Day 11 & 12Full time in Diani Coast
Here you will experience a different kind of Kenya; escape to the sparkling white sandy beaches, palm fringed skies and shimmering turquoise seas of Mombasa’s tropical shores. You will enjoy the welcoming smiles from the local people, fresh seafood cuisine, and fascinating cultural influences from Arab, Swahili, British and Portuguese history. Spend the sun-kissed day on the pristine shore of Mombasa beach exploring the vibrant tropical coast.
Optional: You can take part in a variety of activities from water sports to sailing boats and more. Discover the secrets of the sea by enrolling in a diving program.
Stay at Mid-range Diani sea resort Website: https://www.dianisearesort.de/
Day 13: Departure
This marks the last day of your pleasant safari. You will be transferred to Ukunda airstrip for your one-way flight to Nairobi airport where you will connect with an onward flight home.
**End of the tour with unforgettable memories! **
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES AT AN EXTRA COST
Naivasha: Boat rides, visit to Hell’s gate park, visit to crescent island, Visit to Lake Nakuru National Park.
Masai Mara: Balloon Safari, Cultural Visit
RATES FOR ABOVE ITINERARY:
Includes
Excludes
Safari Guide-Driver | Recommended tipping guidelines |
US $10.00-$15.00 per day of safari |
Disclaimer:
Package Validity
Costs in Low Season- 1st April -30th June,
Costs in High Season- 1st Jan – 31st March
Costs in Peak Season- 1st July – 31st Oct