ABOUT 13-Day Bush Safari, Diani Beach - Kenya safaris
Discover the perfect harmony of Kenya’s wilderness and coastline. You'll witness breathtaking wildlife encounters in the savannah, followed by days of tranquility on the sun-kissed beaches of Diani. A journey that balances excitement with serenity. This adventure offers a taste of everything Kenya has to offer.
- Duration: 13 days
- Route: kenya safari
- Starts at: USD 7260
Highlights for 13-Day Bush Safari, Diani Beach - Kenya safaris
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2-3: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha
Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
Day 7: Amboseli National Park
Day 8: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park
Day 9: Tsavo West National Park – Tsavo East National Park
Day 10: Tsavo East National Park - Diani Beach
Day 11-12: Diani Beach
Day 13: Diani Beach - Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi - Masai Mara National Reserve
>> You'll have an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Then, you'll leave for Masai Mara National Reserve to arrive in good time for lunch and rest at the lodge. You'll head for an afternoon game drive: the reserve reflects an outstanding ecosystem, known for supporting the highest concentration of wildlife in this region. You’ll soon see examples of this as you track the Big Five and the more than 90 mammal species in the park. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> After breakfast, you'll leave for a full-day game drive carrying a picnic lunch. You'll set your day with light clothes and a good camera, for this amazing day. You'll explore the famous for its many sightings of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and other predators. You'll enjoy your picnic lunch by the side of the Mara River as you look for hippos and crocodiles plying the muddy waters. You'll have an optional visit to the Masai Mara Cultural village at a small extra cost. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve - Lake Nakuru National Park
>> After breakfast at your camp in Masai Mara, you'll check out and head to Lake Nakuru National Park to arrive on time for lunch and a short rest. You'll experience the magic of Lake Nakuru on an afternoon game drive. You'll marvel at the shimmering lake often dotted with flamingos, spot iconic wildlife like rhinos, giraffes, and lions, and enjoy birdwatching with over 400 species. You'll drive through lush acacia woodlands and Euphorbia forests, stopping at viewpoints like Baboon Cliff for stunning vistas. You'll conclude your adventure with a breathtaking sunset over the Rift Valley. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha
>> After morning breakfast, you'll check out with a game drive en route to Naivasha. You'll check in at the lodge and have lunch. Lake Naivasha is known for its picturesque scenery, abundant birdlife, and diverse wildlife. It is a haven for bird watchers, with over 400 species of birds recorded in the area, including African fish eagles, kingfishers, and pelicans. The lake also supports a variety of wildlife, including hippos, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo, which can often be seen grazing along its shores. In the afternoon, you'll go for a boat ride and a visit to Crescent Island. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
>> After breakfast at the lodge, you'll check out and head to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi. You'll arrive, have lunch, and embark on your afternoon game drive. The park covers an area of 392 square kilometers (151 square miles) and is known for its vast savannah plains, acacia woodlands, swamps, and the seasonal Lake Amboseli. It offers breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, especially in the early morning when the mountain's snow-capped peak is often visible.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Ol Tukai Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
Day 6: Amboseli National Park
>> After breakfast, you'll leave with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive in Amboseli. The game drive proceeds to the area of Lake Amboseli, which is a wide salt pan, consisting of permanent swamps. This area has much game, large and small, a high concentration of elephants, rhinos, buffalo, Burchell’s zebras, elands, Masai giraffes, and small species of the antelope family, the common waterbucks, klipspringers, Grant’s gazelles, impalas, topi, and the diminutive duikers, among others.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Ol Tukai Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
Day 7: Amboseli National Park – Tsavo West National Park
>> After breakfast, you'll leave for Tsavo West National Park to arrive in good time for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, you will head for a game view in this beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises open grasslands, scrublands, and acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation, and rocky ridges, including the Poacher's Lookout, where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent wildlife viewing in the world, and attractions include elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, and diverse plant and bird species. It also includes a visit to the Mzima Springs. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8: Tsavo West National Park – Tsavo East National Park
>> After breakfast, you'll head to the neighboring Tsavo East with a game drive en route. You'll arrive at your camp located deep inside the park and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will head for a game drive. An afternoon game drive in Tsavo East National Park offers an unforgettable safari experience. As the temperature cools, wildlife becomes more active, with herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roaming the vast savannahs. Keep an eye out for predators like lions and leopards as they emerge from the shadows. The drive also takes you past stunning landscapes, including the Yatta Plateau and the flowing Tsavo River. The afternoon light enhances the park's red-dusted terrain, creating a perfect setting for unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking photography.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9: Tsavo East National Park - Diani Beach
>> You'll check out from your camp after breakfast and head to Diani Beach to arrive at your resort for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, leisure and optional beach activities. Diani Beach is a renowned tourist destination located along the coast of Kenya, about 30 kilometers south of Mombasa. It stretches for approximately 17 kilometers along the Indian Ocean, making it one of the most beautiful and popular beaches in East Africa. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the resort.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Baobab Beach Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Day 10: Diani Beach
>> Full days at Diani Beach offer the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. You'll spend the morning soaking up the sun on the pristine, white sandy beach, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, or enjoying water activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, or kite surfing at a small extra cost. In the afternoon, you can explore the surrounding area with optional activities such as a visit to the Colobus Conservation Centre, a boat ride to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, or a cultural tour of nearby villages. All meals and overnightv stay will be at Baobab Beach Resort.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Baobab Beach Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Day 11: Diani Beach - Nairobi
>> After morning breakfast, follows preparation for check-out. Your flight to Nairobi is scheduled to be at noon. You'll transfer by air to Nairobi, where you will be dropped at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight home.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)
Inclusions
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Exclusions
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)