Kenya Bush to Beach Safari

14 Days Kenya Bush to Beach Safari

$5805-7505 USD

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Safari summary

This 14-day expedition takes you to Magical Kenya, which is where safaris started. You will have wildlife encounters to see the Big 5s, nature and more. You will engage with locals and end your adventure on the East African coast. On this adventure, you will be sleeping in simple but comfortable accommodation facilities. Feed on delicious dishes, both local and continental.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Beaches
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Spa treatments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arrival

On arrival at Jomo Kenyata International Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide from Mandela Safari Holidays. He will transfer you to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Eastland Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi city

After breakfast, your guide will brief you about your tour. Spend the day exploring this Nairobi. This is the perfect day to do some shopping and exchange money for local Kenyan shillings as you prepare for the next safari day. You will visit the Bomas of Kenya.This unique cultural center will allow you to learn about Kenya’s culture through dance and drama. Several tribes like Arabic-influenced Swahili Taarab, Embu drumming, Kikuyu circumcision ceremony, and so on are all performed here.

Eastland Hotel Nairobi

Travel to Masai Mara

After having breakfast at leisure, you will travel to Masai Mara. The journey takes you through the Great Eastern arm of the Great East African rift valley. You will have numerous stops such as at Narok for Rift Valley viewing and souvenir shopping and arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon.

Sentrim Masai Mara

Fullday game drive

Having had breakfast, have a full day game viewing the vast plains of the Masai Mara giving you a chance to see lions, cheetahs and warthogs. Masai Mara is famous for having a huge population of wildlife. Part of your game drives will focus along the Mara River. This is where the wildebeests tend to cross from Tanzania to Kenya. This is known as the migration of the wildest. Even without the migration, this great river is full of hippos and crocodiles, something you should not miss out.

Sentrim Masai Mara

Visit Masai community and Naivasha

After having breakfast at leisure, you visit a Masai community. On this tour, you will be introduced to some Masai traditions such as starting a fire without a lighter, visiting a typical Masai homestead, visiting a Masai market, and enjoying a presentation from their community. Be ready to participate in the presentation as it is healthy for your muscles (can you jump higher than a Masai warrior?). You will then travel to Naivasha town which will be your base for the next days’ activities.

Osotua luxury Resort Naivasha

Hell's Gate National Park

Wake up for an adventurous day in Hell’s Gate National Park. Here you can have a game drive, bike safaris, walking safari, and rock climbing. You have an option to do a guided bike tour, touring the park to see nature, wildlife, and gorges. Another option is climbing Fischer’s tower. This is a 50m high volcanic cliff and as you climb, you will be surrounded by towering cliffs and gorges.

Osotua Luxury Resort Naivasha

Optional Activites

On this day, you have a range of optional activities to take part in. These include a boat trip on Lake Naivasha aimed at viewing hippos, and several bird species. ($30)or a visit to the crescent island ($60).You may also opt to do a day trek to Mountain Longnot($80). This volcano has a crater on top. Thedistance from the base to the crater is about 3.1km and takes 3 to 5 hours. If you decide to circumnavigate the crater, the extra distance is 7km thus making it a full day activity.

Osotua Luxury Resort Naivasha

Travel to Nairobi

In the morning after breakfast, you will travel to Nairobi city. Arrival will be in the early afternoon. Check-in your accommodation, relax, and prepare for a night out. In the evening, you have an opportunity to explore some of the vibrant life this East African nation has to offer. From discotheques to high-end bars, you have a variety of places to choose from.

Eastland Hotel Nairobi

Travel to Tsavo East NP

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and move Eastwards. Our stop will be at Voi town, a stone’s throw from Tsavo East National Park Check in your accommodation and relax.

Sentrim Tsavo Lodge

Full day Exploring Tsavo East NP

Tsavo East is Kenya’s biggest National Park. Have you heard about the Tsavo lions? Yes, these were man-eaters and perhaps the biggest problem faced by constructors of the Uganda railway which ran through the park. The famous movie “The Ghost and the Darkness” was based on true-life events that happened here. Other animals to see include elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and so on. Spend the full day enjoying an action packed game drive and only return to your accommodation in the evening.

Sentrim Tsavo Lodge

Travel to Diani

After having breakfast, you depart for Diani on the shores of the Indian Ocean to enjoy the coastal life.White sandy beaches, snorkeling, surfing, amazing sunsets, nightlife, and more await.The port’s Italian and Arabic history is evident in the coastal people, buildings, and food. Arrive at midday, check into your accommodation, and enjoy the rest of the day.

Diani Reef Beach Resort and SPA

Relax at the Beach

Spend the day relaxing at the beach or dive into the optional activities at Diani Beach like Snorkeling and Scuba Diving , Dhow or Glass-Bottom Boat Cruises, Deep-Sea Fishing, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing, Skydiving, Sand Yachting,Stand-up Paddleboarding and Kayaking , Colobus Conservation Centre, Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Shimba Hills National Reserve ,Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach Art Gallery, Local Markets and Dining among others

Diani Reef Beach Resort and SPA

Relax at the Beach

Spend another day relaxing at the beach or dive into the optional activities at Diani Beach like Snorkeling and Scuba Diving , Dhow or Glass-Bottom Boat Cruises, Deep-Sea Fishing, Kitesurfing and Windsurfing, Skydiving, Sand Yachting,Stand-up Paddleboarding and Kayaking, Colobus Conservation Centre, Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest Shimba Hills National Reserve ,Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Diani Beach Art Gallery, Local Markets and Dining among others

Diani Reef Beach Resort and SPA

Depature

Have an early breakfast and then travel to Nairobi to catch your flight back home. Your transfer will be either by road or train depending on the season of travel. You will then travel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, say farewell to Kenya and your 14-day expedition comes to an end.

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