Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi
As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your personal Africa Safari Trips guide greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!' The guide takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the images of vibrant Nairobi. The next day, your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Enjoy the luxury of your private safari jeep and take the liberty to stop and watch the animals as long as you like!
Accommodations:
Argyle Grand Hotel
Tamarind Tree Hotel
Emara Ole Sereni
Day 2: Ol' pejeta Conservancy
The Ol' Pejeta Conservancy is a protected area set up for endangered species. For rhino lovers, this is a pure heaven on earth with a population of more than 100 black rhinos, almost 40 southern white rhinos AND the last two remaining northern white rhinos worldwide. These white rhinos can even be visited up close! Besides rhinos, the conservancy hosts endangered species like the African wild dog, the oryx, Jackson's hartebeest and Grévy’s zebra, and houses a sanctuary for abused or orphaned chimpanzees.
Accommodations:
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp - Morani Wing
Day 3 and 4: Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a great place the first half of your safari adventure, with a dry semidesert and savannah landscape that allows for far sights and lots of animals. It is home to four of the Big Five and to the Samburu Special Five - five rare animals that can only be spotted together in Samburu. The central Ewaso Nyiro River makes for a great spot to see all these animals, while just outside the park you can meet the fascinating Samburu tribe, and observe their special way of living.
Accommodations:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
Samburu Intrepids
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 3 and 4: Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a great place the first half of your safari adventure, with a dry semidesert and savannah landscape that allows for far sights and lots of animals. It is home to four of the Big Five and to the Samburu Special Five - five rare animals that can only be spotted together in Samburu. The central Ewaso Nyiro River makes for a great spot to see all these animals, while just outside the park you can meet the fascinating Samburu tribe, and observe their special way of living.
Accommodations:
Samburu Sopa Lodge
Samburu Intrepids
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Day 5; The Salio Ranch Conservancy
The Solio Ranch Conservancy is a privately owned and very special wildlife sanctuary. Surrounded by stunning landscapes, the former ranch is dedicated to saving and protecting rhinos in Kenya. Enjoy thrilling game drives, guided walks and serene picnics amidst the picturesque scenery and not only marvel at the grey giants, but also animals like buffalos, zebras, giraffes, elands, oryx, impala, waterbucks, Thompson’s gazelles and warthogs. You can either spend an unforgettable day here or even stay the night at this tranquil place in the middle of nowhere.
Accommodations:
Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Rhino Watch Safari Lodge
Rhino Watch Safari Lodge - Senator Tent
Day 6: Boat ride on lake nakuru and walking safari on crescent island
Have you ever wanted to pass floating hippos by boat? Seek no longer: during a boat safari on Lake Naivasha this is exactly what will happen. You will pass between huge groups of hippos while seeing eagles and cormorants flying above you, and admiring giraffes and buffalos on the shore. The safari on board a small motorized boat takes about 90 minutes and ends on the beautiful Crescent Island, where you will continue with a stunning walking safari between zebras, giraffes and wildebeests.
Accommodations:
Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Enashipai Resort & Spa
Day 7: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve for accommodation outside the park + walking safari at zebra plains + Masai Mara National Reserve
Lovers of road trips will get their money’s worth today, as this is the day of a drive to what might be the most famous safari destination in the world. To top it off, the day ends on a high note with a walking safari just outside the reserve.
Activities:
Drive to the Masai Mara National Reserve to accommodations outside the park
Walking safari at Zebra Plains
Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodations:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Mara Maisha Camp
Ilkeliani Mara Camp
Day 8: The great Masai Mara National Reserve
The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most famous places for safari worldwide. Located 270 kilometres west of Nairobi, this is one of the biggest game reserves in Africa. It extends over 1,500 km² and has more than 400 species of birds and no less than 95 species of mammals. Big cats are frequently spotted here, and this is THE place to watch the world-famous Great Migration between August and October, with its vast herds of wildebeests and zebras crossing the Mara River.
Accommodations:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp
Mara Maisha Camp
Ilkeliani Mara Camp
Day 9:Drive back to Nairobi + flight to Diani beach+ chale island(included in the price)
Today, you are going back to Nairobi and you can either relax in your hotelroom or do a nearby activity.
Activities:
Flight to Diani Beach (included in the price)
Chale Island
Accommodations:
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Neptune Palm Beach - Boutique Resort & Spa Diani
The Sands at Chale Island
Day 10 to 13; Diani beach and Chale island
Stretching along Kenya's Indian Ocean coast like a ribbon of brilliant white, Diani Beach is a gorgeous setting for a beach holiday. Against the backdrop of forests echoing with the sounds of wildlife, it offers clear blue waters, white palm fringed beaches, and many watersports activities. Here you can swim along sandbanks, snorkel among colourful reefs, dive in deep sea canyons, or try out kitesurfing or supping. And for those in need of a dash of culture, the vibrant city of Mombasa is not far away!
Activities:
Chale Island
Accommodations:
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Neptune Palm Beach - Boutique Resort & Spa Diani
The Sands at Chale Island
Day 14; Flight home Mombasa (not included in the price)
This is your last day! Unfortunately, our driver will have to take you to Mombasa to catch your flight home from Moi International Airport. Sad to leave...? Then don't worry! We can still add a few more days on those beautiful beaches or even add a few exciting safari days to your holiday!