Kenya – Savannah and Sea

Your safari starts with a highlight, taking you straight from the busy city of Nairobi to one of the greatest wildlife destinations on earth: the Masai Mara. After a short briefing about your upcoming safari, it is time to head west in your 4×4 Land Cruiser. When city dwellings change into acacias and shrubs, you know you are driving deeper into Masai land.

In the afternoon, you embark on your first game drive around the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and many other species. Your safari guide will share many interesting facts about wildlife and the Mara ecosystem. You will be surprised how much you will see and learn on only the first day of your safari.

When the shadows grow longer, you will make your way to your home for the next three nights, the Base Camp Masai Mara at the banks of the Talek River.

Enjoy a day of game drives in the magnificent Masai Mara. If you visit the Mara during the Great Migration, stop at the Mara River to witness, with luck, a river-crossing of wildebeest and zebras as they swim through the crocodile-infested waters.

The Masai Mara is a stunning wildlife destination year-round, and any month of the year, you can encounter the Big Five and many more. With the wind in your hair, take in the vast plains and the breathtaking scenery.

You will stay at the Base Camp Masai Mara another night, just outside the reserve. Since animals don’t mind borders, you should look out for wildlife around camp while you enjoy a sundowner before dinner.

Another day in the Masai Mara allows you to fully immerse yourself in this wildlife paradise. By taking it slowly, you can enjoy the small moments that make a safari a unique experience. Explore different corners of the reserve and get more than just a quick glimpse of the resident wildlife.

With your guide, you can study the animals’ behaviour, observe social structures and look for rare species. No day in the bush is the same, so you can expect another exciting day in nature.

You return to the beautiful Base Camp Masai Mara, where your time in the Mara ends around the fireplace.

Leaving the Masai Mara region behind, you head to Lake Naivasha, Kenya’s flower capital and one of the few fresh-water lakes in the Great Rift Valley.

When you arrive at Naivasha Sopa Lodge, your home for the night, on the shores of the lake around lunchtime, you can enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

Book a boat trip on the lake to spot some of the 500 bird species, walk across the lodge’s grounds, spend the afternoon by the swimming pool and relax with a good book. It’s time to slow down and rest before your next safari experience.

Energised from yesterday’s rest, you head towards Amboseli. Passing the Ngong Mountains on your way, you drive south towards the Tanzanian border, where you will find Amboseli, home to large elephant herds.

If the weather permits, you will be rewarded for the long drive with a breathtaking view of a lifetime: Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro and its snow-capped Uhuru Peak can be spotted in the distance, while elephants walk majestically amongst acacia trees.

Your home for the next two nights is the Elerai Camp, located in a private conservancy just south of the park. Watch wildlife at the camp’s waterhole or enjoy the views of Kilimanjaro from the swimming pool.

Today, you will have ample time to explore Amboseli National Park on full-day game drives. While a dry and hot climate dominates the region, Kilimanjaro’s melting snow peaks turn Amboseli into a green oasis in the rainy season.

Follow elephant herds and, together with your safari guide, study their highly developed social behaviour. Along the way, you can spot many more animal species, such as cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras and waterbucks. Enjoy the unique moments and take time to appreciate your surroundings.

After an exciting day in nature, you will return to Elerai Camp for the night.

After experiencing some of the most-loved safari destinations in the country in the last few days, there is yet another highlight awaiting you.

Tsavo West is one of the largest national parks in the country and a place for uncountable opportunities for memorable wildlife encounters. Today, you’ll explore the park on an afternoon game drive. It is well known for its varied landscapes: in the mountains, savannah, thick thorn bushes and forest, you can look forward to diverse wildlife and rare species such as Hunter’s hartebeest.

Tonight, you will stay at the Severin Safari Camp. By now, you have become a safari expert, having seen diverse landscapes and wildlife sightings and learned many interesting facts from your safari guide. It is time to relax.

After adventure-filled days in some of Kenya’s most famous national parks, it is time to dust off and take it slowly. Today, we take you to Diani Beach on Kenya’s south coast.

Driving past the Shimba Hills National Reserve, we take a back road, avoiding the busy traffic in Mombasa. We pass through local villages and green rolling hills before reaching Diani Beach. This small beach town features a 17-kilometre stretch of uninterrupted tropical coastline. Here, we will take you to your beach hotel and bid our farewells.

Relax in the warm Indian Ocean at one of the many good restaurants and bars, and reflect on your great Kenyan safari adventure. Contact us for recommendations and bookings of your beach hotel.

Important: If you would like to fly out from Mombasa Airport on the last day of your safari, please consult with us before booking your flight.