Itinerary
- Day 1
Nairobi
Your driver will meet you at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and help with your luggage before heading to the hotel. You'll have time to check in and rest up after traveling.
Landmarks Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport - Day 2
Nairobi
Start the day at the Giraffe Center where you'll get up close with Rothschild giraffes from an observation platform. After that, head to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to see baby elephants and learn about their rescue programs. Then you'll walk through the Kazuri Beads pottery factory before grabbing lunch on your own at a nearby restaurant. Later in the afternoon, catch tribal cultural shows at Bomas of Kenya featuring music, dance, theatre, fashion, and comedy, then return to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Giraffe Center to meet Rothschild giraffes at observation platform
- Visit David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage to meet baby elephants and learn about rescue work
- Visit Kazuri Beads pottery factory
- Attend tribal cultural shows at Bomas of Kenya (music, dance, theatre, fashion, poetry, comedy)
Optional Activities
- Lunch at nearby restaurant (own expense)
Landmarks Giraffe Center David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Kazuri Beads Factory Bomas of Kenya - Day 3
Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Your guide picks you up early and you'll leave for Maasai Mara at 8:30am. Around 10am, stop at the Rift Valley viewpoint to take in the dramatic escarpments and views below. Lunch happens in Narok town at noon, then you'll arrive at Maasai Mara by 3pm. In the late afternoon, a 2 hour evening game drive gets you started spotting wildlife.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Narok town), Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Rift Valley viewpoint
- Evening game safari drive (2 hours)
Landmarks Rift Valley Maasai Mara National Reserve - Day 4
Maasai Mara
After breakfast, you'll spend your entire day exploring Maasai Mara searching for the Big Five with picnic lunches provided in the reserve. You might see wildlife along the Mara River, including the great migration when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross from Tanzania's Serengeti looking for water and grazing, with predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas following behind.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the reserve), Dinner
Included Activities
- Full day exploring Maasai Mara game viewing
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
Optional Activities
- Visit local Masai village for cultural tour (USD 20)
- Hot air balloon safari (USD 450 per person, can be organized early morning)
Landmarks Maasai Mara National Reserve Mara River - Day 5
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Early morning might bring a short game drive, then you'll head out for Lake Nakuru National Park known for its large flamingo population. The lake is also a rhino sanctuary with black and white rhinos. You'll arrive in time for lunch, and an afternoon game drive follows.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning game viewing drive (optional/short)
- Afternoon game drive at Lake Nakuru
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park - Day 6
Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha
Start with bird watching and game drives at Lake Nakuru. Early afternoon takes you to Lake Naivasha, the highest Rift Valley lake at 1,910m/6,266 ft with over 400 bird species. You'll take a boat ride where hippos, kingfishers, and herons might appear, though crocodiles aren't found here due to the cold water from the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bird watching and game viewing drives at Lake Nakuru
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
Landmarks Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Naivasha - Day 7
Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
You'll travel a long but easy drive to Amboseli today. Getting up early helps capture good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds cover the summit, with a packed lunch provided. A short game drive offers chances to see Kilimanjaro's peaks depending on weather. Amboseli is one of Africa's best spots for close encounters with elephants. An optional Masai village visit can be arranged after breakfast to experience their singing, dancing, and daily routines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch provided), Dinner
Included Activities
- Short morning game viewing drive with possible Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Packed lunch provided
Optional Activities
- Visit to Masai village after breakfast to see singing, dancing, and traditional homes
Landmarks Mount Kilimanjaro Amboseli National Park - Day 8
Amboseli
You'll spend the full day doing unlimited game viewing drives at Amboseli National Park, searching for wildlife and getting close views of the park's well-known elephant herds.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Unlimited game viewing drives in Amboseli National Park
Landmarks Amboseli National Park - Day 9
Amboseli to Tsavo West
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Tsavo West National Park, located roughly halfway between Nairobi and the coast. Stop at Mzima Springs, a favorite spot for hippos and crocodiles. You'll reach Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in time for lunch. An early evening game drive follows where you might see large herds of elephants, buffalo, waterbuck, eland, rhinos, and various antelope species near the lodge's water hole.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mzima Springs
- Early evening game drive
Landmarks Tsavo West National Park Mzima Springs - Day 10
Tsavo West to Diani Beach
Morning game drives at Tsavo West include a stop at Mzima Springs. Later you'll travel to Mombasa and Diani Beach, arriving at your resort for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Game viewing drives at Tsavo West
- Stop at Mzima Springs
Landmarks Tsavo West National Park Mzima Springs Diani Beach - Day 11
Diani Beach
You'll relax at the beach and enjoy the day at your resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Diani Beach - Day 12
Diani Beach
Another day to relax and spend time at the beach and resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks Diani Beach - Day 13
Diani Beach
You'll have a full day at the beach with optional activities available at the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation
Optional Activities
- Optional beach activities
Landmarks Diani Beach - Day 14
Diani to Nairobi
Fly from Diani back to Nairobi to catch your flight home.
Landmarks Diani Beach Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
