19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach

Your 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach begins upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. A representative from Safari Trips to Kenya will welcome you and arrange your transfer to the selected hotel.

Depending on your arrival time, you may spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying optional sightseeing. Nairobi offers several interesting attractions, including the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Park.

During the evening, your safari representative will explain the planned route, accommodation arrangements and expected driving times.

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel north towards Samburu National Reserve.

The journey passes through Kenya's central highlands before descending into the drier landscapes of northern Kenya.

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive if timing permits.

Samburu is known for wildlife species particularly associated with northern Kenya, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp

Wake early for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve.

The reserve supports elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes and numerous bird species.

The Ewaso Ng'iro River is an important feature of the ecosystem, providing water and supporting riverine vegetation.

Your guide will explore suitable habitats while explaining how wildlife adapts to the region's relatively dry environment.

Return to the lodge for lunch before another afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located in the Laikipia region near Mount Kenya.

Ol Pejeta is internationally recognised for its rhinoceros conservation programmes.

The conservancy supports black and white rhinos and plays an important role in efforts to protect endangered wildlife.

Arrive at your lodge and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Ol Pejeta or Laikipia lodge

After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park.

The route passes through central Kenya and parts of the Great Rift Valley.

Lake Nakuru is known for its rhinoceros populations, woodland habitats and birdlife.

After arrival, enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive.

Search for black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks and numerous birds.

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru safari lodge

After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel to Lake Naivasha.

The relatively short journey allows time for a guided boat excursion after arrival.

Lake Naivasha supports hippos and numerous waterbirds, including African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, herons and kingfishers.

During the boat safari, your guide will explain the lake's ecology and the importance of freshwater habitats.

An optional visit to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary may be arranged for travellers interested in a guided walking experience.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha lodge

After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel towards the Masai Mara National Reserve.

The journey passes through the town of Narok and the surrounding Maasai countryside.

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive if timing permits.

The Masai Mara is famous for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and numerous grazing animals.

Accommodation: Masai Mara lodge or tented camp

Wake early for a full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve.

The reserve's open grasslands provide opportunities to search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and numerous antelopes.

Your guide will select suitable wildlife-viewing areas according to current conditions.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorised location before continuing the afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Masai Mara lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, continue exploring the Masai Mara ecosystem.

During the main migration season, generally July through October, large herds of wildebeest and zebras may be present.

The Mara River is famous for dramatic crossings, but these events are unpredictable.

Your guide will assess current wildlife movements and determine whether visiting suitable river areas is worthwhile.

Accommodation: Masai Mara lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel back to Nairobi.

The journey passes through the Maasai countryside, the town of Narok and the Great Rift Valley.

Arrive at your Nairobi hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing.

This overnight stop helps break up the longer journey between the Masai Mara and Amboseli.

Accommodation: Nairobi hotel

After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel south towards Amboseli National Park.

The journey normally takes approximately four to five hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive.

Amboseli is famous for its elephant populations and views towards Mount Kilimanjaro.

Accommodation: Amboseli lodge or tented camp

Wake early for a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park.

Large elephant families may be observed moving across the plains, feeding in wetlands or interacting with younger animals.

On clear mornings, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop.

The park also supports buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos and numerous birds.

Return to your lodge for lunch before another afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Amboseli lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards Tsavo East National Park.

Tsavo East is famous for its extensive landscapes and elephants that often appear reddish after dust-bathing in the region's iron-rich soil.

The park supports elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators.

Enjoy a game drive through suitable wildlife-viewing areas before arriving at your lodge.

Accommodation: Tsavo East lodge or tented camp

Spend the day exploring Tsavo East National Park.

The park's extensive landscapes provide opportunities to observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and numerous other animals.

Your guide will explore suitable wildlife-viewing areas while explaining the ecological importance of the Tsavo ecosystem.

Enjoy a morning game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and continue exploring in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Tsavo East lodge or tented camp

After breakfast, depart Tsavo East and travel towards the Kenyan coast.

The journey passes through changing landscapes before reaching the Indian Ocean region.

Continue to Diani Beach, located south of Mombasa.

Arrive at your selected beach hotel or resort and spend the afternoon relaxing.

The transition from safari landscapes to tropical beaches is one of the highlights of this Kenya safari and beach holiday.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the tropical surroundings of Diani Beach.

Spend the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in suitable conditions or enjoying the facilities of your resort.

Diani is known for its pale sand, warm waters and coastal vegetation.

Optional activities may include snorkelling, paddleboarding or other water sports, subject to weather conditions and local arrangements.

After breakfast, enjoy another day on the Kenyan coast.

Travellers interested in marine wildlife may consider an optional excursion towards Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, subject to weather, sea conditions and availability.

The marine environment supports coral reefs, tropical fish and other aquatic species.

Alternatively, spend the day relaxing at your resort or exploring selected coastal attractions.

Enjoy your final full day at Diani Beach.

After several days of wildlife viewing and road travel, the coast provides an opportunity to relax before returning home.

You may spend the day swimming, enjoying the resort facilities or taking an optional excursion.

The afternoon is free for personal activities and relaxation.

After breakfast, check out of your beach hotel and transfer to the appropriate airport according to your confirmed flight arrangements.

Travellers may depart through Ukunda Airport, Moi International Airport in Mombasa or connect to Nairobi for international flights.

Your 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach concludes with memories of Kenya's extraordinary wildlife and the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.