Experience the best of Kenya on this 9-day, 8-night mid-range safari and beach holiday com...
Experience the best of Kenya on this 9-day, 8-night mid-range safari and beach holiday combining spectacular wildlife, scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and the tropical beaches of the Kenyan coast.
Your adventure begins at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, home to the endangered northern white rhinos and an impressive variety of wildlife. Continue to Lake Nakuru National Park for flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, and beautiful Rift Valley scenery before heading to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's most famous wildlife destinations.
The journey continues to Lake Naivasha, where you can enjoy a relaxing boat ride and experience the unique wildlife around Crescent Island. Finally, fly or travel to Diani Beach for two nights of relaxation on Kenya's stunning Indian Ocean coastline.
This Kenya safari package is designed to provide a balanced combination of game drives, nature, adventure, relaxation, and beach time while staying in comfortable mid-range accommodation.
Your 9-day Kenya safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Drive north towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy, enjoying beautiful views of the Kenyan countryside and Mount Kenya region.
After arrival and lunch at your lodge or camp, head out for your first afternoon game drive.
Ol Pejeta is renowned for its successful rhino conservation programs and is home to the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos. You may also encounter zebras, giraffes, hartebeests, jackals, and numerous bird species.
Return to your mid-range lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/camp in Ol Pejeta
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing Ol Pejeta and driving towards Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley.
The journey takes you through scenic landscapes and local towns before reaching the Nakuru area. After lunch, proceed for an afternoon game drive in the park.
Lake Nakuru is famous for its populations of rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and other wildlife. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may also see large numbers of water birds around the lake.
After the game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/hotel near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to Hells Gate National Park, famous for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, volcanic landscapes, and opportunities for active exploration.
Unlike many Kenyan parks, Hells Gate allows visitors to explore parts of the park on foot or by bicycle with appropriate arrangements. You can enjoy a nature walk and admire the spectacular scenery.
Later, return to your accommodation and enjoy some leisure time.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/hotel near Lake Nakuru
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Enjoy a scenic drive through Kenya's Great Rift Valley and countryside before arriving in the Maasai Mara region.
After lunch and check-in, embark on an exciting afternoon game drive. The Mara is famous for its abundant wildlife and is one of the best places in Kenya to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeests, and other African wildlife.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/camp in Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early for a full day of wildlife exploration in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
After breakfast, set out with packed lunch for an extensive game drive across the reserve. The Mara offers some of Kenya's most spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities.
Search for the Big Five and other species while exploring the open grasslands, riverine areas, and scenic plains. If travelling during the Great Migration season, you may have the opportunity to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving through the ecosystem, subject to seasonal wildlife movements.
Return to your lodge/camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/camp in Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out and depart Maasai Mara for Lake Naivasha, one of Kenya's most beautiful freshwater lakes.
Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before taking a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha. The lake is known for its hippos and rich birdlife, and you may spot African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, and other water birds.
You will also visit Crescent Island, a private wildlife sanctuary where you can enjoy a guided walking safari among animals such as zebras, giraffes and gazelles.
After the activities, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/hotel in Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Main activities: Lake Naivasha boat ride & Crescent Island walking safari
Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey to Diani Beach, Kenya's tropical coastal paradise.
Depending on the travel arrangements selected, you may connect by road or domestic flight towards the coast.
Upon arrival in Diani, check in at your mid-range beach hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Relax beside the swimming pool, take a walk along the white sandy beach, or enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Mid-range beach hotel in Diani
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Spend a full day enjoying the beautiful Diani Beach coastline.
Relax on the white sandy beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or enjoy the coastal atmosphere. You can also participate in your selected included beach activities depending on the final package arrangements.
Diani provides the perfect contrast to your safari experience, giving you time to unwind after several days of wildlife adventure.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Mid-range beach hotel in Diani
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and spend some time relaxing before check-out.
Depending on your departure arrangements, transfer to Ukunda Airport for your flight to Nairobi or your preffered drop-off,marking the end of your unforgettable 9 Days Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari ends: Depature transfer
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