9 days Kenya: Safari adventure & beach relaxation

As you step out of Moi International Airport, your personal Africa Safari Trips driver greets you with a big smile: 'Karibu Kenya – welcome to Kenya!'. He takes you straight to your hotel, while you take in the first images of the vibrant city of Mombasa. From the old ruins of Fort Jesus to the white sand beaches of the turquoise-blue Indian Ocean, Mombasa is a dream destination. Your paradise vacation in Kenya has just started!

Accommodations:

• Silver Severin Sea Lodge
• Gold Sarova Whitesands Beach resort
• Platinum Sarova Whitesands Beach resort

You leave Mombasa around 7:30 AM for a journey inland to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary - a 4 hour drive. The route winds through small villages and shifting scenery, with occasional chances to spot wildlife along the way. As the coastal bustle fades, the landscape shifts into dry acacia savanna that becomes more dramatic with every kilometre.

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Salt Lick Safari Lodge
• Gold Salt Lick Safari Lodge
• Platinum Soroi Cheetah Tented Camp - Lumo Conservancy Tsavo

The drive from Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to Tsavo West National Park lasts 45 minutes to the entrance gate, with the Maktau gates (northern or southern) being the preferred entry point. From there, you drive another 1-2 hours (depending on the number of animal sightings and stops!) to reach your camp. After check-in, lunch is served before you go for your afternoon game drive.

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Severin Safari Camp
• Gold Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
• Platinum Severin Safari Camp - Junior Suite

The drive from National Park to Tsavo East National Park unfolds across rugged volcanic hills and lava flows before easing into the wide, open savanna. It’s a 4‑hour journey that steadily transitions from dramatic highlands to the arid plains, with wildlife and acacia trees marking the way. Together, the two parks form Kenya’s largest wilderness, and the road between them feels like a safari in itself.

Activities:

Accommodations:

• Silver Ashnil Aruba Lodge
• Gold Ashnil Aruba Lodge
• Platinum Satao Tented Camp

Just 4 hours separate the red-earthed wilderness of Tsavo East National Park from the turquoise waters of Watamu. The road passes briefly through Malindi before curving down to this quiet, protected bay...shifting from elephant-filled savannahs to sea turtle waters in a single, rewarding drive.

Accommodations:

• Silver Crystal Bay Watamu
• Gold Temple Point Resort
• Platinum Kobe Suite Resort

Watamu is a fishing village 100 kilometres north of Mombasa, boasting white sand beaches and crystal clear ocean water. Here, you'll find forested sandy bays and wide beaches along the coast, while the inland hosts peaceful, secluded resorts and Mida Creek, just behind the beach, is surrounded by mangrove forests. You can go windsurfing, water skiing, or choose to explore the Watamu Marine National Park through boat trips or snorkelling to discover coral reefs, sea turtles, colourful fish, dolphins, and even whale sharks...!

Accommodations:

• Silver Crystal Bay Watamu
• Gold Temple Point Resort
• Platinum Kobe Suite Resort

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!