ABOUT 8-Day Beach Holiday & Game Drive Safari - Kenya safaris
With so many inland wilderness areas and coastal destinations from which to craft your ideal Kenya dream holiday, you may be torn between the high-pace action of a bush safari and the romantic, exciting aquatic setting of the Indian Ocean beaches. We want to share all that Kenya offers for you and your family. We arranged a bush and beach safari so you can enjoy the best of both worlds in this 8-day Kenya safari.
- Duration: 8 days
- Route: Beach Holiday & Game Drive Safari
- Starts at: USD 4320
Highlights for 8-Day Beach Holiday & Game Drive Safari - Kenya safaris
Day 1: Nairobi-Hell's Gate National Park
Day 2: Naivasha-Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 3: Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 5: Masai Mara- Diani Beach
Day 6-7: Diani Beach
Day 8: Diani Beach- Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi-Hell's Gate National Park
>> You'll be picked up from the airport or your city hotel and drive to Lake Naivasha with a stop at Hell's Gate. The park, which is mainly comprised of the savannah ecosystem and harbors a wide variety of wildlife. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards and swifts. African buffalos, zebras, elands, hartebeests, Thomson's gazelle, and baboons are also common. The park is also home to klipspringer antelope.
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake which is a popular tourist spot in Kenya. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. You may also choose to book a one-hour lake boat safari at an extra cost during which you get to see some of the lake's wildlife such as hippos as well as to enjoy the picturesque views of the lake and surrounding highland landscapes.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Naivasha-Lake Nakuru National Park
>> You'll have an early morning pick up then drive to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the Rift Valley's most famous Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it is alkaline and recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harboring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingoes, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost 2 million flamingoes in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. You'll arrive in time for lunch then have an afternoon game drive.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at a Sopa Lodge. There are possibilities to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost) or downgrade to more economic options (price reduction).
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 3: Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara National Reserve
>> After breakfast, we'll leave for Masai Mara where we'll have a full-day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lions, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagles, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks, 4 of bustards (including the kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at Mara sopa lodge. It is possible to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost).
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> After breakfast, you'll have a full-day game drive with packed lunch provided. The reserve is well known for its black-manned lions, as well as its abundant resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Many of the cheetahs are so tame they seek shelter from the hot sun under one's vehicle and several even climb onto the roof to get a better view of prospective prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: among these 16 species of eagles, many hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 of bustards (including the Kori bustard, the world's heaviest flying bird), and 9 species of sunbirds.
You will have dinner and an overnight stay at the famous Mara Sopa lodge. It is possible to upgrade to more luxurious accommodation (at an extra cost).
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Masai Mara- Diani Beach
>> You will wake up at 6:00 am for a sunrise game drive. At 9:00 am, you will drive back to your accommodation for brunch then depart to Mombasa for some days of relaxation and memorable experiences. You'll have a fun vacation with amazing landscapes. Your lunch will be en-route. In the afternoon, you'll catch a flight from Nairobi to Ukunda Airport. You will then be transferred to your beach hotel.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Diani Sea Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Day 6: Diani Beach
>> Take a deep breath and pamper yourself with a relaxing stay at the beach. You will enjoy a quiet place, of crystalline turquoise water, white sand and a huge seashore with only the noise of the sea and the gulls in the background. This place has become popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly people. Nightlife is always exciting, and the city offers many dance clubs and casinos that cater to a variety of entertainment tastes.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Diani Sea Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Day 7: Diani Beach- Nairobi
>> Take a deep breath and pamper yourself with a relaxing stay at the beach. You will enjoy a quiet place, of crystalline turquoise water, white sand and a huge seashore with only the noise of the sea and the gulls in the background. This place has become popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly people. Nightlife is always exciting, and the city offers many dance clubs and casinos that cater to a variety of entertainment tastes.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) 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)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
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