13 Days / 12 Nights — Kenya Midrange Private Safari & Beach Experience
Nairobi • Samburu • Maasai Mara • Lake Nakuru • Lake Naivasha • Amboseli • Watamu
Itinerary Overview
- Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Price: USD 7,140 per person
- Travel Style: Midrange Private Safari & Beach
Highlights
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with guide
- Midrange lodges & camps (12 nights)
- Unlimited private game drives
- Boat safari & Crescent Island walk
- Wildlife, culture, & beach relaxation
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
- Meet private safari guide at JKIA
- Transfer to hotel and safari briefing
- Optional: Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum
- Overnight at Ole Sereni Hotel (B&B)
Day 2: Nairobi → Samburu National Reserve
- Scenic drive north through Central Kenya, Mount Kenya views
- Arrive Samburu, lunch at lodge
- Afternoon private game drive: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, elephants, lions
- Overnight at Samburu Simba Lodge (Midrange)
Day 3: Samburu – Full Day Safari
- Morning game drive along Ewaso Nyiro River
- Lunch at lodge
- Afternoon game drive, optional cultural visit to Samburu village
- Overnight at same lodge
Day 4: Samburu → Lake Nakuru National Park
- Breakfast & check-out
- Drive south to Lake Nakuru
- Afternoon game drive: flamingos, rhinos, Rothschild giraffes
- Overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 5: Lake Nakuru → Lake Naivasha
- Optional morning game drive
- Drive to Lake Naivasha, lunch at lodge
- Boat ride & Crescent Island walking safari
- Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge
Day 6: Lake Naivasha → Maasai Mara
- Breakfast and drive to Maasai Mara
- Optional stop at Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Lunch at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
- Afternoon game drive, overnight at same lodge
Day 7: Maasai Mara – Full Day Safari
- Sunrise game drive & picnic lunch in the reserve
- Big Five sightings
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 8: Maasai Mara – Relaxation & Culture
- Optional short game drive
- Relax at camp
- Optional Maasai village cultural visit
- Overnight at same lodge
Day 9: Maasai Mara → Amboseli National Park
- Breakfast & check-out, drive to Amboseli
- Lunch en route
- Afternoon game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge
Day 10: Amboseli – Full Day Safari
- Sunrise game drive: elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes
- Optional relaxation / swimming at lodge
- Second game drive in afternoon
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Overnight at same lodge
Day 11: Amboseli → Nairobi → Watamu
- Breakfast & drive back to Nairobi
- Lunch in Nairobi
- Transfer to Watamu via SGR or road
- Overnight at Watamu Bay Resort (Dinner included)
Day 12: Watamu – Beach & Marine Experience
- Relax on white sandy beaches
- Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park
- Optional dolphin watching or visit Gede Ruins
- Overnight at same hotel (Breakfast & Dinner included)
Day 13: Watamu – Departure
- Breakfast & check-out
- Transfer to Malindi Airport or Mombasa Airport
- End of safari services
Midrange Private Safari Package Includes
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with guide
- Professional driver-guide
- All midrange lodges & camps (12 nights)
- Meals as specified
- Unlimited private game drives
- Boat safari & Crescent Island walk
- Nairobi & Watamu transfers
- Bottled water during safari
Package Excludes
- International flights
- Kenya visa
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village, snorkeling extras)
- Tips & personal expenses
- Park entrance fees