Kenya offers an unforgettable experience that beautifully blends thrilling safari adventures with relaxing beach holidays. Your journey begins in the iconic Masai Mara, where you will explore breathtaking landscapes teeming with diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and zebras. As you traverse the park, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the Great Migration (depending on the season) and take part in guided game drives led by knowledgeable local guides.
Finally, your adventure concludes at the pristine beaches of Mombasa. Known for its white sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise waters, Mombasa offers a perfect setting for relaxation and exploration. While there, you can indulge in various water sports, sample fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in the rich coastal culture that blends Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences. This holiday promises a perfect balance of adventure and leisure in one of Africa’s most beautiful destinations.
Day 1: Transfer to Masai Mara
After an early breakfast, you will leave for Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way. Arrive late in the afternoon, game drive in the Mara wild, or relax in your camp.
Days 2 & 3: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
You will spend two days exploring the Maasai Mara. Masai Mara is famous for the wildebeest migration, one of the Wonders of the World. It is here that the Great Migration happens each year. Millions of wildebeests and zebras migrate from the Serengeti in Tanzania into Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve in search of greener pastures. These animals cross the crocodile-packed Mara River; most make it across, while the unfortunate ones are feasted on by the hungry crocodiles. The wildebeest migration takes place from July through October.
The Mara is home to thousands of animals, including the Big Five. Enjoy early morning and full-day game drives during which you will spot elephants, antelopes, zebras, leopards, cheetahs, Masai giraffes, impalas, gazelles, lions, and many others. There are over 500 bird species in the Mara, which makes it a great spot for bird watching.
Day 4: Explore the black rhinos and tree-climbing lions of Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, your journey to Lake Nakuru will begin. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape along the way before making your way to the park in the afternoon. On arrival, lunch will be served after which you will go for an afternoon game drive and see the best of Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is home to thousands of flamingos and other bird species. You will also spot animals like zebras, zebras, lions, antelopes, leopards, and monkeys.
Day 5: Discover huge herds of Elephants in Amboseli
Wake up for an early breakfast, after which you will leave for Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for offering the best view of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Make your way into the park just in time for lunch. Embark on an afternoon game drive during which you will see animals like cheetahs, lions, African elephants, and giraffes, among others. The landscape and vegetation at Amboseli National Park are also a sight to behold.
Day 6: Discover untouched wilderness and the man-eating lions of Tsavo West
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you shall drive to Tsavo West National Park for an early morning game drive. With hundreds of thousands of wildlife animals, you shall have the opportunity to spot many wildlife species that inhabit within park. Some of the common species to witness include crocodiles, leopards, lions, giraffes, zebras, mongooses, buffaloes, cheetahs, and others. You shall appreciate the conservation efforts made to save rhinos at Ngulia sanctuary, which is located within the park and houses black Rhinos. One of the best attractions during the game drive is the Mzima Springs- the springs squeeze out over fifty million gallons of water. At sunset, you shall return to the lodge for dinner, relaxation, and overnight.
Day 7: Off to the coastal town of Mombasa
On this day, your beach holiday will begin. After breakfast, start your journey to Mombasa, which is located in Coastal Kenya. Mombasa is famous for the Indian Ocean. You will have your lunch enroute since Mombasa is located miles away.
Days 8 & 9: Explore Mombasa Beach
Wake to a sumptuous breakfast, after which you will begin to explore Mombasa City. Mombasa is renowned for its beautiful North Coast and South Coast beaches, which you will explore in the two days. Enjoy beach activities snorkeling, volleyball, swimming with dolphins, and tennis, among others. In addition, you will enjoy visiting major historic sites Fort Jesus, among others.
Day 10: Mombasa – Fly Home
This day marks the end of your Kenya wild and beach safari. You will be transferred to the airport, where you will take a flight back home