14-Day Kenya Wildlife & Diani Beach Safari

Safari Overview

Designed to deliver a classic beach and bush experience, this 14-day Kenya Wildlife and Beach Safari is ideal for honeymooners and romantic travellers looking for great value. And with family accommodation available at our chosen lodges, this tour will also suit families with children.

The safari portion of this itinerary begins in Kenya’s showpiece – the Masai Mara National Reserve. Home to the African Big Five and the Wildebeest Migration, Mara is among the best destinations for a thrilling Africa Safari Adventure. The pièce de résistance being top sightings include the river crossings when the wildebeest have to navigate their way past giant crocodiles lying in wait in the water.

You’ll also get an opportunity to explore Amboseli. A land of huge herds of elephants against the backdrop of the tallest mountain in Africa; Mount Kilimanjaro. Discover the largest wildlife reserve park in Kenya, Tsavo National Park. Explore its huge landscape, and come up close to the infamous man-eating lions and red-coated elephants of Tsavo.

After all the bush activities, you’ll spend your last days at the magical Diani Beach. It is a landscape of white sand and crystal-clear water, fringed by palm trees and coastal forest in which you may see energetic and acrobatic troops of monkeys. Our Kenya Wildlife & Diani Beach safari has all the right elements for an ideal getaway.

Safari Highlights

• The African Big Five and the huge concentration of Wilflide at Maasai Mara
• Huge elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro at Amboseli
• The Man-eating lions of Tsavo
• Boat ride at Lake Naivasha and nature walks at Crescent Island
• Mzima Springs and Shetani(Devil) Lava Flow in Tsavo
• Relax at the white sandy beaches of Diani
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Accommodation options

• Masai Mara- 3 Nights: Zebra Plains/ Basecamp Mara or Tipilikwani Mara camp
• Lake Nakuru- 1 Night: Sarova Woodlands Hotel
• Lake Naivasha- 1 Night: Naivasha Sopa Lodge
• Amboseli- 2 Nights: AA Lodge Amboseli/ Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
• Tsavo West- 1 Night: Ngulia Safari Lodge / Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
• Tsavo East- 2 Nights: Voi Safari Lodge / Ashnil Aruba
• Diani- 3 Nights: Baobab Beach Resort or Southern Palms Beach Resort

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walks, sightseeing, birding, and beach activities.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Safari starts with a drive to Masai Mara (Approx. 5 Hours)

Our guide and representative will meet you at the airport on arrival. After a briefing, depart for Maasai Mara with a stop at the viewpoint to enjoy the panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in Maasai Mara at lunch hour. After lunch, rest before going for an evening game drive. The Masai Mara will fulfil your dreams with its iconic, endless African landscapes of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees, which is home to year-round wildlife viewing: cheetah, leopard, large pride of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species. An afternoon game drive with our expert safari guide begins your exploration of the Mara – widely acclaimed as Kenya’s finest wildlife destination.

Overnight: Zebra Plains/ Basecamp Mara or Tipilikwani Mara camp

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2& 3: Exploring the vast landscapes of Maasai Mara, home to the African Big Five

With its huge concentration of Wildlife, Maasai Mara is among the best parks for a truly remarkable African Safari. Begin each day with a thrilling 4×4 game drive in the reserve for unmatched wildlife viewing adventures. The pièce de résistance being top sightings include the river crossings when the wildebeest have to navigate their way past giant crocodiles lying in wait in the water. Such is the abundance of wildlife here that visitors can expect great game viewing at any time of year. You can opt to have your lunch inside the park while on your game drive.

Optional activities: Hot air balloon & guided nature walks

Overnight: Zebra Plains/ Basecamp Mara or Tipilikwani Mara camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Exploring black rhinos and the pink flamingos of Lake Nakuru

Depart Maasai Mara in the morning and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival, you will enter the park and have an en-route game drive as you head towards your hotel. After check-in, you will have lunch and a short rest. Late afternoon, you will have a game drive in the park. You will enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Apart from the wide variety of wildlife, it is also ideal for bird watching. Lake Nakuru National Park offers sanctuary to the endangered rhino which has the largest population in Kenya. Another animal that is endangered and finds residence in Lake Nakuru National Park is the Rothschild giraffe. Other animals found in the park include African buffalos, zebras, impalas, olive baboons, vervet monkeys, waterbucks, hyenas, jackals, and hippopotamuses among many others. Transfer to Lake Nakuru is approximately 5 hours

Overnight: Sarova Woodlands

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Boat Ride at Lake Naivasha and Nature Walk at Crescent Island

Enjoy an early morning breakfast and head straight to Lake Naivasha. The highlight of the day will be a boat ride at the lake, getting close to its huge population of hippos. A 2-hour boat ride will be enough to soak in all that the lake has to offer. Then we head to Crescent Island to explore nature with a walk around the island. Another great spot for a birding experience. Afterwards, we will have an en-route lunch as we head to Kenya’s finest and most known wildlife reserve, the Maasai Mara. On arrival, you’ll have an introductory game drive as you head to your camp for check-in, dinner and overnight.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: A Drive to Amboseli (Approx. 5-6 hours)

After breakfast, depart Naivasha for Amboseli National Park. You will have lunch en route. Once you arrive at the park, you will enjoy a game drive. Look out for large herds of elephants, lions, leopard, gazelles, wild dogs, and the magnificent view of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli/ Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Explore huge herds of elephants against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli

You will wake up at dawn before the clouds build over the summit to have a clear view of Mount Kilimanjaro, return for breakfast and proceed for another game drive followed by a picnic lunch at the park. The highlight of any Amboseli Safari is its huge herds of elephants, both in size and numbers. An afternoon game drive in search of animals, especially the predators, not seen so far before returning for sumptuous dinner and overnight

Overnight: AA Lodge Amboseli/ Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Discover Mzima Springs in Tsavo

Have breakfast then depart for Tsavo West to arrive before lunchtime. Immediately have a game drive as you head to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon visit Mzima Springs where you may view the crocodiles and hippos swimming underwater.

Overnight: Ngulia Safari Lodge/ Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Tsavo West – Transfer to Tsavo East (Approx. 2 hours)

After Breakfast, have a short game drive before departing for Tsavo East. You will arrive by mid-morning. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4p.m.

Overnight: Voi Safari Lodge/ Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Tsavo East- Full Day

Spend this day in search of Elephants, the man-eaters of Tsavo, Buffalos, Cheetahs, Giraffe, Antelopes etc. Visit Elephants drinking at the Voi Safari Lodge waterhole or the famous Aruba dam where lots of game can be found especially during the dry season.

Overnight: Voi Safari Lodge/ Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 11: Escape the Safari Trail

Have breakfast then depart for a final game drive as you leave the park for Diani. You will have lunch en-route and be dropped off at hotel to end the safari and start your beach stay.

Overnight: Baobab Beach Resort or Southern Palms Beach resort

Meals: All Inclusive

Day 12 & 13: Diani Beach

Spend the days in own leisure and beach activities. Optional activity: Shared Dolphin excursion to Wasini Island ($65 per adult)

Overnight: Baobab Beach Resort or Southern Palms Beach Resort & Sp

Meals: All Inclusive

Day 14: Diani to Nairobi for Departure

After an early lunch, our driver will meet you at the lobby for your transfer to Ukunda Airstrip, for your scheduled flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. Transfer to JKIA for your outbound flight.