ABOUT 8-Day Mid-Range Bush Tour and Beach Adventure - Kenya safaris
This safari will allow you to enjoy a bush experience in three major Kenyan parks. Thereafter, head to the coastal sandy beaches of Mombasa. The never-ending excitement of your Kenyan bush safari leaves you feeling exhausted and desiring a more relaxed place. The Kenyan coast is a superb location to rejuvenate before returning home. A coastal gateway to Mombasa takes you to a majestic tropical paradise of blue-green waters lapping at long soft sand beaches leaving you yearning for more.
- Duration: 8 days
- Route: Bush and Beach
- Starts at: USD 3240
Highlights for 8-Day Mid-Range Bush Tour and Beach Adventure - Kenya safaris
Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3: Masai Mara National Reserve-Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park-Amboseli National Park
Day 5: Amboseli National Park Exploration
Day 6: Amboseli National Park-Diani Beaches
Day 7: Diani Beaches
Day 8: Mombasa- Nairobi
Day 1: Nairobi-Masai Mara National Reserve
>> Your driver-guide reports to your hotel for the start of the safari, with a departure for a picturesque drive descending the Great Rift Valley and onwards to Masai Mara, Kenya's famous national reserve. You will stop briefly en route at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint to enjoy the stunning views of an enormous valley system said to be visible from outer space. You will arrive in Masai Mara in time for lunch. After lunch, you will embark on an afternoon game drive which will allow spotting of the magnificent wildlife in the park. Bordering Tanzania, the Mara is in the northern extension of Serengeti and forms a wildlife corridor between the two countries. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sentrim Mara.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 2: Masai Mara National Reserve
>> You will enjoy a full day in this phenomenal reserve. One of the most iconic wildlife regions in Africa. You’ll have excellent opportunities to spot some of Africa's most notable species such as lions, elephants, giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, and many more.
We can also arrange for a stunning hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara at an extra cost. Just ask us our friendly guide about these fantastic extras, to add some truly intimate touches to your Kenya safari experience. To get some of the best game viewing of the day, an early start is needed to beat the heat of the sun. This is the time that the big cats are most active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography, thanks to the beautiful lighting. 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, you will depart from the Mara through the Maasai plains and the Mau escarpments into the floor of the Rift Valley. You will arrive at the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru National Park in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. You will embark on a comprehensive game drive of this scenic park including visits to viewpoints that offer superb photo opportunities. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley lakes and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity with flamingos (greater and lesser) and other water birds being the major attractions of the area. The ecosystem provides for about 56 different species of mammals including the white rhino and buffaloes and a variety of terrestrial birds numbering nearly 450 species. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sentrim Elementaita.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4: Lake Nakuru National Park-Amboseli National Park
>> You will depart early in the morning after breakfast towards Amboseli National Park with lunch en route. Your guide will take you on an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is synonymous with two particular things—majestic herds of elephants and glorious views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa, Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular parks in Kenya. One of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. On a clear evening, you can catch a view of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. Also to be found in the Amboseli are herds of wildebeest, buffaloes, gazelles, and many other wildlife. Lions and cheetahs can also be seen here. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sentrim Amboseli.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5: Amboseli National Park Exploration
>> Today, you will be treated to a full day in Amboseli National Park. Game drives will take place in the morning and afternoon, allowing you to explore the park and have magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You will also see large herds of elephants, renowned for being residents of this park. Amboseli National Park is popular with breathtaking views of Kilimanjaro and reliably good elephant viewing. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here, ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli to wetlands with sulfur springs, the savannah, and woodlands. You can also visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experience their authentic culture. Animals to be found at the park include leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffalos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, crocodiles, mongooses, hyrax, dik-diks, lesser kudus, and the nocturnal porcupine. There is also a prolific birdlife featuring 600 species. All your meals and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6: Amboseli National Park-Diani Beaches
>> You will have an early morning game drive followed by a hearty breakfast then check out of the camp. You will leave for Emali Train Station where you will board your train to Mombasa. You will be picked up by our representative at the Mombasa train station for a transfer to your beach resort where you will spend your beach holiday.
- 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 Beaches
>> In the morning after breakfast at the resort, you have an option of going for a tour or spending time on the warm sandy beaches. The Kenyan coastline is a superb location to rejuvenate before returning home. It takes you to a majestic tropical paradise of blue-green waters lapping at long soft sand beaches with so much to offer. With almost seventeen kilometers of pristine white sand, cerulean water, and waving palm trees, this picture-perfect beach hugs the shores of the warm Indian Ocean. There are coral reefs to explore, and the sand bars make it perfect for swimming and many other water sports.
- Time: 8-10hrs
- Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- Accommodation:Diani Sea Resort Luxury resort located at Diani Beach
Day 8: Mombasa- Nairobi
>> You will enjoy your final morning waking up in paradise and relax to your fullest with a leisurely stroll on the white sandy beach. After a morning unwinding and rejuvenating, you will depart in the afternoon for your flight back to Nairobi.
- 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