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10-day Kenya and beach: Go South and Swim – Golden

Visit the beautiful southern parks of Kenya for a myriad of experiences. Afterwards, travel to the white sandy beaches of Kenya’s coast for a well deserved relaxation.

The first two days you encounter an abundance of wildlife in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Next you go on a unique boat safari in between groups of hippos at Lake Naivasha, after which you will have a two-day rendez-vous with herds of elephants in front of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park. Finally, you end your trip at the pristine beaches and crystal clear ocean of Diani Beach.

This is an exclusive, private safari that allows you to travel at your own pace. There are numerous advantages to such a trip. First of all: rejoicing in a private safari vehicle and a personal guide. This allows you to decide what time to leave in the morning and what time to come back, taking into account your guide’s advice. Secondly, once you are in a national park, you can observe specific animals or herds for as long as you like. No one will push you to move along. And lastly, your personal guide knows your wishes and will advise accordingly, turning your trip into an unforgettable experience… which begins tomorrow morning!

The hotels shown below are Gold Class. If you prefer more luxury, you can also opt for Platinum- or Diamond Class hotels.

Our prices

10-day Kenya and beach: Go South and Swim - Gold
2 persons
4 persons
6 persons
Low season
(March, April, May and 1st of November - 19th of December)
(2 persons)
(4 persons)
(6 persons)
Mid Season
(the rest of the year)
(2 persons)
(4 persons)
(6 persons)
High season
(January, July, August, September and 20th to 31st of December)
(2 persons)
(4 persons)
(6 persons)

* Prices mentioned above are per person.
* Minors (below 16 years of age) travel at a discount. This discount is calculated when you request a personal travel offer.
* Prices as shown above are subject to change, due to fluctuating exchange rates and other factors.

 

Prices above include:

 

  • Pickup from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to the lodge.
  • Transfer from your resort to Moi International Airport when departing.
  • Domestic flight/ train.
  • All accommodations.
  • Game drives in the national parks.
  • Park fees for all national parks.
  • Luxurious, private 4×4 safari Jeep with pop-up roof and big windows, designed specifically for high-end safari game drives.
  • Private, English speaking guide for the duration of your safari.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner during your safari (Full Board).
  • Drinking water in our safari jeeps.
  • 24/7 service from our local office in Kenya.
  • Reservation costs.
  • Fully accredited and bonded under SGR.

 

Prices above exclude:

 

  • International flight tickets and eTA.
  • Insurances such as a travel- or cancellation insurance or the Flying Doctors insurance.
from $1913 p.p. *

Day 1: Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

‘Jambo!’ As you walk out of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, your personal Africa Safari Trips guide greets you with a big smile on his face. ‘Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!’

Our Africa Safari Trips guide takes you straight from the airport to your hotel, which gives you the first impressions of the vibrant city of Nairobi. You take in the skyscrapers, the traffic with the motortaxis and colourful matatu’s (local public transport), and the hussle and bussle of people living their every day life…

Ask your guide anything that comes to mind, because he knows all about Kenyan life and culture. But not only that; he also gladly tells you everything about the beautiful national parks you are about to visit. So ask whatever you want – he will do his utmost best to answer all your questions…!

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Boma Inn Nairobi

Day 2: Afternoon safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

Today you make the beautiful six hour drive through Kenya’s Rift Valley to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Be ready for a  jawdropping sensation when you arrive on the amazingly beautiful savannah plains of the Masai Mara…!

After a late lunch you will get your first impression of these plains with its abundance of wildlife. The Masai Mara borders Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and together they are home to Africa’s best known natural wonder: the annual great migration. Over 2,5 million animals roam the plains of Serengeti and the Masai Mara together, following the rains in search of green pastures.

The Reserve is named Masai Mara in honour of the Masai people. The Masai (also spelled Maasai) have lived in this region since they migrated from the Nile Basin centuries ago. Mara means spotted in the Maa language and refers to a landscape marked by many short bushy trees scattered all over the outstretched savannah.

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Day 3: Full day safari in Masai Mara National Reserve

The Masai Mara is known for its abundance of wildlife, and today you have a full day to try and spot them all! The National Reserve is home to more than 95 animal species and over 400 species of birds. From mid September to mid October the great migration arrives here. This means that huge herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, antelopes and impalas can be seen trying to cross the Mara River.

In other months you can still spot the famous Big Five in the Masai Mara, as well as cheetahs, servals, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, black-backed or side-striped jackals, hippos, crocodiles, baboons, warthogs, topis, elands, waterbucks, oribis, reed-bucks and many, many more…!

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Day 4: Lake Naivasha & Crescent Island

The mesmerizing Lake Naivasha lies in the Kenyan Rift Valley at 1,884 meters above sea level and is the highest lake within the Great Rift Valley. Today you drive in four to five hours from Masai Mara National Reserve to this 139 square kilometres large freshwater lake.

Between 1937 and 1950, Lake Naivasha was a landing place for Imperial Airways planes. They flew from Durban to Dublin at a time when this took several days of flying. Nowadays the lake forms a popular day trip for Nairobi residents due to its proximity to the capital.

Nestled in between swamps, forests and rock formations, Lake Naivasha is the perfect place for an amazing boat safari in between groups of hippos and flamingos! On the shores, you might see zebras, wildebeests and giraffes. After that, you experience walking amongst them as you take a guided walking safari on Crescent Island (the ‘hidden gem of Naivasha’) in the middle of the lake. It is a truly atmospheric place, where you might find some familiar settings as it was the primary filming location for the 1985 romantic drama Out of Africa.

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Sawela Lodge

Day 5: Afternoon safari in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli National Park lies on the border between Kenya and Tanzania at a seven to eight hour drive from Lake Naivasha. You arrive here just in time for an afternoon gamedrive at sunset…!

Amboseli is almost 400 square kilometers in size and offers a magnificent view of the beautifully snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro. The park is home to many animals but foremost famous for its large groups of free-roaming elephants. Here you will have the chance to take some iconic pictures of elephants in front of the Africa’s highest lone-standing mountain.

Up until 2020 the park was a safe haven to an incredible bull elephant named Tim (see picture). This mighty leviathan quickly became one of Amboseli’s major attractions because of his size and iconic tusks that reached the ground. He was around 50 years old at the time of his death in February 2020.

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Tulia Camp Amboseli

Day 6: Full day safari in Amboseli National Park

Today we advise you to get up early, and take the chance to do a gamedrive at sunrise – the time when animals are most active.

This day is reserved completely for game drives, which allows you to explore Amboseli to the fullest. It stretches over an area of 392 square kilometers and is dominated by acacia woodland, rocky thorny bush, swamps marshland and a Pleistocene lake. The usual safari suspects roam around here in good numbers: giraffes, zebras, buffalos, elephants of course and big cats like lions, cheetahs and leopards.

The Masai live close here and are actually the ones who gave the park its name: Kioko Lake is a lake in the middle of the park that often completely dries up during the dry season. The ashy earth that remains is called amboseli by the Maasai people. This is where the park’s name came from. During your time to Amboseli, you can also discover Maasai culture by visiting one of their villages.

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Tulia Camp Amboseli

Day 7 - 9: Diani Beach

Diani Beach lies 20 kilometers south of Mombasa. Today you leave Amboseli to hop on the train to Mombasa.

A driver will be waiting for you at the train station to take you straight to the 15 kilometers long stretch of beach called Diani. With rows of coconut trees, white powdery sand, amazing sunsets, beautiful resorts, high-class restaurants, water sport centers and even wildlife, Diani Beach basically has it all.

Use your days to go scuba diving or snorkelling and continue your safari under water. You can also go kite surfing, windsurfing, do boat rides or go jet skiing. And of course you can just relax on the beach, take your cocktail and enjoy the sunsets…!

Golden hotels

You will stay in hotel:
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel

Day 10: Catch your flight back home

As all good things come to an end, today is the day you fly back home. Enjoy your last hours on the beautiful Diani Beach before our driver takes you to Mombasa for your flight home.

Lovers of old cities can use this last day to stroll around in Mombasa (at 20 kilometers from Diani). This city is definitely worth your while with its famous Old Town, ocean view, abundant markets and several historic sites. Mombasa is much smaller than Nairobi, but its merchants atmosphere, old buildings, cobblestone streets and Arabic influences make for a totally different experience…!

How to book this safari and beach holiday?

  1. Make your choice of Gold, Platinum or Diamond Class lodges at the top of this page.
  2. Click on the price button on the bottom of this page.
  3. Fill your departure date (approximately).
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