18 Days Kenya Safari and Beach Itinerary

18 Days Kenya Safari and Beach Itinerary starts at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you are welcomed and picked up by a driver guide who transfers you on a remarkable wildlife safari visiting Kenya’s National Parks then to Diani Beach located in Mombasa. The wild national Parks you visit include; Samburu National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Naivasha National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Amboseli National Park.

Safari Overview

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
Day 2: Transfer to Nairobi National Park (Game Drive)
Day 3: Drive to Samburu National Reserve
Day 4: Full Day Wild Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve
Day 5: Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Day 7: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 8: Game Drive and transfer to Lake Naivasha
Day 9: Game Drive then to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 10: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 11: Another Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Day 13: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

Day 14: Transfer to Diani Beach

Day 15: Beach Relaxation, Boat Cruise in Diani Beach
Day 16: Snorkeling at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park
Day 17: Transfer to Nairobi

Day 18: Departure at Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

You shall drop at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport where you are welcomed by a driver guide who takes you through a meet and greet session about the 14 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari. After the briefing session, he shall transfer you to visit the Giraffe Centre of the Karen Blixen Museum then later to your lodge/ hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Hilton Hotel Nairobi.

Day 2: Transfer to Nairobi National Park (Game Drive)

Morning breakfast then embark on transfer to the stunning Nairobi National Park located a few kilometers off the major city of Nairobi. Getting here will take you a period of 30 minutes to an hour depending on the traffic Jam. When you get here, embark on game Drive exploring the various tracks in the park watching wildlife wander around their natural vegetation habitat while seated in a 4×4 wheel vehicle. You shall take many photos to keep and the animals you view include; lions, leopards, black and white rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, gazelles, etc. Lunch is en-route. After the Game Drive, you shall transfer back to you hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Hilton Hotel Nairobi.

Day 3: Drive to Samburu National Reserve

Breakfast in the morning then proceed to visit the stunning Samburu National Reserve. You transfer on a journey of 5 to hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species as well as lunch break. You shall then continue on drive till you reach the reserve and when you get here enjoy an en-route Game Drive as you get to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Samburu Simba Lodge.

Day 4: Full Day Wild Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve

Delicious breakfast then with packed lunch embark on transfer to the reserve to enjoy a Game Drive as you traverse from one point to another. You shall watch various wildlife species wandering around their natural vegetation habitat and these include; Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, , African Buffalo, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, etc. At mid day, you shall break off for lunch then later continue on another session of Game Drive which goes till late evening, After the Game Drive, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 5: Transfer to Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Morning breakfast then proceed to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy on a journey that takes you 3–4 hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species etc. On reaching here, break off for lunch and then proceed on an afternoon Game Drive watching wildlife animals like (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), as well as chimpanzees, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes etc. You shall also visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary where you view many orphaned chimpanzees. After a while, you shall transfer to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages.

Day 6: Full Day Game Drive in Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Have breakfast then with packed lunch embark on transfer for a Game Drive in the Conservancy. You shall traverse from one point to another watching many wildlife animals like (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) cheetahs, zebras, giraffes as well as chimpanzees. You shall break off for lunch then later continue to go visit the endangered northern white rhinos (the last two) and when you meet them, take many photos to keep. After the adventure, you shall return to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages.

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park

Wake up early have breakfast then proceed on an en-route game drive around the Conservancy then later you shall get to Lake Nakuru National Park on a journey of 4 to 5 hours. You shall have lunch en-route and when you finally reach the park, embark on game drive as you proceed to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 8: Game Drive and transfer to Lake Naivasha

Morning breakfast then proceed on another Game drive around the park watching many wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat. The wildlife animals you watch include; lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, hippos, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, spotted hyenas and various species of birds i.e flamingos and pelicans. After the Game Drive, proceed to Lake Naivasha National Park on a journey that takes you 2 hours. On reaching the park enjoy Game Drive as you continue to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.

Day 9: Game Drive then to Masai Mara National Reserve

Delicious morning breakfast then transfer to enjoy a Game Drive along the park’s varying tracks. You shall watch wildlife animals like lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, Rothschild’s giraffes, hippos, vervet monkeys, olive baboons, spotted hyenas and various species of birds i.e flamingos and pelicans wandering around their natural vegetation habitat. Afterwards, you shall transfer to Masai Mara National Reserve on a journey of 4 to 5 hours watching the green terrain, bird species and well as lunch en-route. On reaching Masai Mara, you shall watch wildlife animals en-route then later check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 10: Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy breakfast then with your packed lunch embark on transfer to Masai Mara National reserve for a Full Day Game Drive as you cross from one point to another. While seated in a 4×4 wheel vehicle, watch various wildlife species wandering around their natural vegetation habitat.  These include; Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, African Buffalo, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, eland, etc. At mid day, you shall break off for lunch then later continue on another session of Game Drive which goes till late evening. After the Game Drive, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 11: Another Full Day Game Drive in Masai Mara National Reserve

You shall enjoy another full Day Game Drive along various tracks in the park after having breakfast and proceeding with a skilled park ranger guide. Watch many wildlife animal species wandering around their natural vegetation habitat and these include; Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephant, Giraffe, White Rhino, , African Buffalo, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa Oryx, etc. At mid day, you shall break off for lunch then later continue on another session of Game Drive which goes till late evening. When done with your Game Drive in the late evening, you shall transfer back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Mara Sopa Lodge.

Day 12: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

Breakfast early in the morning then transfer to the famous Amboseli National Park. Leave on an en-route Game Drive watching wildlife animals and taking photos then proceed to Amboseli National Park. The journey takes you a period of 7 to 8 hours with views of the green terrain vegetation, bird species until you get to the park. You shall go straight to check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 13: Full Day Game Drive in Amboseli National Park

Early morning breakfast then transfer on a full Day Game Drive around the park. You shall transfer with packed lunch in a 4×4 wheel vehicle with a skilled park ranger guide who informs you about the park as well as the various wildlife animals you watch. You shall watch many wildlife animals wander around their natural habitat. The wildlife animals you view include; lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, hippos, wildebeests, etc. At mid day, you shall break off lunch then continue on another session of Game Drive which goes till late evening. After the Game Drive, return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 14: Transfer to Diani Beach

Early morning breakfast then with a game drive en-route, watch many wildlife animals wander around their natural vegetation habitat. You shall transfer for a period of 7 hours with lunch en-route and views of the green terrain, bird species. After a while, you shall reach Diani Beach and proceed to check-in lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Diani Palm Resort.

Day 15: Beach Relaxation, Boat Cruise in Diani Beach

Morning breakfast then transfer with guides to enjoy a Boat Cruise around the Beach to get unforgettable experiences. The cruises include; sunset cruises along the Kongo River, glass-bottom boat rides to Robinson Island and dhow cruises to Wasini Island and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. On the cruises, you shall watch bottlenose Dolphins. At mid day, break off for lunch then proceed to enjoy watersports like jet skiing, paddle boarding, kite surfing etc. After the adventures, you shall return to lodge/hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Diani Palm Resort.

Day 16: Snorkeling at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

Morning breakfast then proceed to enjoy snorkeling along the Indian Ocean. You shall have breakfast then at 6:00 am to 7:00 am you shall transfer for a period of 1 and a half hours South to the Shimoni Pier. On reaching here, you are welcomed by guides then later at 8:30 am, you shall depart by dhow (a traditional wooden sailboat) with tea/ snacks on board to cruise you across the channel to Kisite Marine Park in 1 hour.

At 10:00 am to 12:30 pm, you shall snorkel in warm, shallow waters for a period of 2–6 meters deep. You shall watch dolphins on your way. After the snorkeling, you shall transfer back to your hotel for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight. Diani Palm Resort.

Day 17: Transfer to Nairobi

Wake up have breakfast then transfer on an en-route Game Drive as you leave the park. You shall have views of various wildlife species wandering around their habitat and take many photos to keep. The animals you watch include; lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, Leopard, Cheetah, Elephant, hippos, wildebeests, etc. After watching them, you shall go to Nairobi on journey that takes you a period of 4 to 5 hours watching the green terrain vegetation, bird species then after reaching here, check-in hotel for Dinner and Overnight. Hilton Hotel Nairobi.

Day 18: Departure at Jomo Kenyatta Airport

Have breakfast then transfer on departure to the famous Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to board your flight back home.

Inclusions

• Park entry fees
• Accommodation
• Ground transportation in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
• English-speaking driver/guide
• All meals on safari
• Bottled water
• Airport transfers

Exclusions

• International Travel & Visas
• International flights
• Meals & Drinks
• Alcoholic beverages and sodas at lodges/camps
• Optional/ extra Activities
• Tips & Gratuities
• Personal Expenses
• Laundry services
• Souvenirs and personal shopping
• Travel insurance

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