10 days Kenya: safari in the south & to the coast

As you step out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a member of our Africa Safari Trips team or a hotel driver greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!' He brings you straight to your hotel to relax and, along the way, you get your first impressions of vibrant Nairobi. The next day, your guide takes you on an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. Let the adventure begin!

Accommodations:

• Silver Argyle Grand Hotel
• Gold Tamarind Tree Hotel
• Platinum Emara Ole Sereni

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:

Accommodations:

• Silver Zebra Plains Mara Camp
• Gold Serenity Mara Legends Camp
• Platinum Ilkeliani Mara Camp

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:

• Silver Zebra Plains Mara Camp
• Gold Serenity Mara Legends Camp
• Platinum Ilkeliani Mara Camp

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 on the shore. The safari on board a small motorized boat takes about 60 minutes and ends on the beautiful Crescent Island, where you will continue with a stunning walking safari between zebras, giraffes and wildebeests.

Accommodations:

• Silver Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
• Gold Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
• Platinum Enashipai Resort and Spa

After driving towards Amboseli National Park today, you end your day in style with a classic safari sundowner. Upon arrival in the lodge and after freshening up, a guide accompanies you to a special sundowner spot. The short walk over the savannah leads to a table and chairs, glasses and drinks, snacks and, of course, a view to die for. With some luck, you see the Amboseli animals passing while the sun slowly sets in the most beautiful glow over the long savannah grasses...

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
• Gold Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
• Platinum Elerai Camp

Discover the mesmerizing Amboseli National Park, a true wildlife haven at the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro. The national park on the border with Tanzania offers sweeping savannahs, impressive lava rocks and shimmering swamps, creating an ideal habitat for large herds of elephants, graceful lions, a staggering variety of bird species and many more animals. Shoot them all (with your camera, of course!) with the mighty Kili in the background – an amazing sight!

Accommodations:

• Silver Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp
• Gold Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli
• Platinum Elerai Camp

Embark on an unforgettable train ride through the breathtaking landscapes of Kenya's national parks. While heading to Mombasa, expect some great sightings of animals and nature; you might even see the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance! So sit back, grab some snacks and enjoy this nature documentary on rails. Once there, you either stay in a resort on Diani Beach or go to the exclusive tropical island of Chale!

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Neptune Village - Beach Resort and Spa Diani
• Gold Neptune Palm Beach - Boutique Resort & Spa Diani
• Platinum The Sands at Chale Island

Diani Beach is perfect for beach holidays - think the most outstretched and white beaches, a blue Indian Ocean and plenty of resorts and restaurants to choose from. Always dreamed of tropical islands? Then take it up a notch and stay on Chale - a tropical island just off the coast, with an amazing design hotel to pamper to all your needs.

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Neptune Village - Beach Resort and Spa Diani
• Gold Neptune Palm Beach - Boutique Resort & Spa Diani
• Platinum The Sands at Chale Island

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!