Amboseli, Lake Circuit, Mara, Diani
Amboseli, Lake Circuit, Mara, Indian Ocean, Diani (10 days 9 nights)
Trip Overview
Start: Nairobi (to Amboseli National Park)
Finish: Nairobi (from Ukunda)
Group Size: Minimum 2
This comprehensive 10 days Kenya safari is ideal for those who want to see the best of Kenya on a budget; combining road and air safari encompassing tours to some of Kenya’s top national parks and the relaxing Kenyan coast.
Itinerary:
Morning pick up from Nairobi and head to Amboseli. Check in to Teen Ranch near Amboseli National Park and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon take a game drive in the Park which contains a broad range of Big Game and wonderful views of Kilimanjaro.Teen Ranch is located at the foot of the famous Mount Kilimanjaro, offering excellent views of the Africa’s highest Mountain. Diner and overnight at the ranch
This morning we take an early morning drive in search of Big Game in Amboseli National Park. The Park is home to leopard, lion, cheetah, wild dogs, buffalo, rhino, giraffe, plains game and much more, including large herds of elephant. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and some hours at leisure. A nature walk can be organized for those interested. After lunch, take another game drive within the Park before later returning to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at the ranch
After breakfast we head back towards Nairobi (stop over for lunch) and continue driving through the stunning scenery of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley to explore Lake Naivasha and lake Elementaita where we will take a nature walk.
After breakfast we will drive to Lake Nakuru National Park with packed lunch. The woodland and grassland surrounding the soda lake are home to an abundance of wildlife including black rhino, white rhino, hippo, leopard, lion and the rare Rothschild giraffe. We will then head to Oasis Eco-Camp at the shore of lake
After an early breakfast we continue our safari by heading to the world-famous Maasai Mara, arriving for lunch at Explore Nature Mara Lodge where we will stay for 2 nights (Full Board) Explore Nature Mara Lodge is situated in a timeless, unspoiled setting with fiery sunset views, stretching to distant horizons of the Masai Mara with some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the world. The lodge, surrounded by two rivers, Sand River and Oloolaimutiek River, is next to the Masai Mara game reserve. This location between the two rivers provides easy access for day and night game drives to the Masai Mara game reserve and the conservancy, extraordinary game–viewing walks along the rivers, and cultural interactions with the local Masai community.
We will take an afternoon walking Safari and return for dinner and overnight at the Lodge.
In the early morning we head into the Masai Mara National Reserve for game-viewing with a packed lunch. We will look for a wide variety of Kenya’s animals – great and small – such as elephants, buffalo, giraffe and plains game and we will go in search of the big cats for which the Mara is famous, returning for dinner and overnight at the Lodge
After breakfast a morning drive into the Reserve before heading to the airstrip for a transfer to the Kenyan coast to relax on the beach for 3 days.
Pick up in Diani for lunch at Diani Reef Beach Resort. Enjoy the sandy beaches and the tropical sun. Dinner and overnight at the resort
We will have a day Excursion to Kisite Marine Park. Where you will have a chance to experience the most outstanding feature of the Kenyan coast, the pristine and well-developed coral barrier reef which extends all the way from Shimoni in the South to Malindi in the North, without significant break, except at the mouths of the rivers. The coral reefs referred to as the rainforests of the sea, are one of the most fascinating ecosystems on earth, sheltering nearly one million types of marine life.
Kisite is one of the most rewarding snorkelling locations at the coast.
This is a relaxed day to enjoy the facilities and services of the resort, and take your last dip into the Indian Ocean
After a late breakfast transfer to Ukunda airstrip to board the flight back to Nairobi. On arrival to Nairobi, transfer to your hotel or proceed to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home
Included:
- Transport
- Exclusive use of a tour van with pop-up roof during the safari ( until Maasai Mara)
Services of an experienced English speaking driver & guide - Air ticket Maasai Mara-Diani-Nairobi
- Airport transfers
- Exclusive use of a tour van with pop-up roof during the safari ( until Maasai Mara)
- Accommodation and meals
- Full board (lunch, dinner and breakfast) accommodation at Teen Ranch, Oasis Eco Lodge, Explore Nature Mara Lodge, Diani Reef Beach Resort
- 36Ltr of mineral water for the game drives and road trips
- Activities
- Game drives at Amboseli, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara National Parks
- Expedition to Kisite Marine Park
* Reservations at the above-mentioned hotels are subject to their availability at the time of booking. In the event that these hotels are fully booked, similar types of accommodation will be sought and reserved.
Excluded:
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Drinks
- Tips
Child Policy:
- Infants below 3 stay free of charge but do not count towards group size
- One child (4 to 11) sharing with 2 adults gets a special discount but do not count towards group size
- Reductions are also available when 2 children share a room
Cost:
| Per person (sharing room based on group size) | |||
| 2 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax | |
KES (residents) | 231,000 | 182,250 | 123,500 | |
Euros (Non-residents) | 2,030 | 1,650 | 1,200 | |
USD (Non-residents) | 2,450 | 1,999 | 1,450 |