9 Days / 8 Nights Kenya Bush to Beach Safari
Experience the perfect combination of wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, adventure, and tropical relaxation on this unforgettable 9-day Kenya Bush to Beach Safari. F
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Great Rift Valley – Maasai Mara National Reserve
07:00 AM – Pick up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meet your professional safari guide for a briefing before departing in your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser. 09:00 AM – Great Rift Valley Escarpment Stop at the famous viewpoint to admire one of Africa's greatest geological wonders. Enjoy panoramic views, photography, refreshments, and souvenir shopping. Continue through Narok Town with a short comfort stop. 01:00 PM Arrive at your safari lodge . Check in and enjoy lunch. 03:30 PM – Evening Game Drive Begin your first safari in the Maasai Mara. Search for: Lions Elephants Buffaloes Giraffes Zebras Cheetahs Hyenas Topis Watch a spectacular African sunset before returning to the lodge. Dinner and overnight in Maasai Mara.
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
06:00 AM Breakfast. Depart for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Explore different regions of the reserve while searching for the Big Five. Visit the famous Mara River, where, during July–October, thousands of wildebeest and zebras attempt dramatic river crossings while crocodiles wait below. Additional wildlife includes: Leopards Hippos Crocodiles Elands Jackals Vultures Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari at sunrise (additional cost). Return to the lodge before sunset. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha
07:00 AM Breakfast and check out. Depart for Lake Naivasha. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the journey. 01:00 PM Arrive at your lakeside lodge. Lunch and relaxation. 03:30 PM – Boat Safari Enjoy a guided boat ride across Lake Naivasha. Spot: Hippos African Fish Eagles Pelicans Kingfishers Cormorants Herons Optional: Visit Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among giraffes, zebras, impalas, wildebeest, and waterbucks. Return to the lodge before sunset. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park
07:00 AM Breakfast. Depart for Amboseli National Park. Travel through Nairobi and continue south toward the Kenya–Tanzania border. Lunch en route. 04:00 PM Arrive at your lodge. Check in. 04:30 PM – Evening Game Drive Explore Amboseli National Park. Look out for: Large elephant herds Lions Buffaloes Zebras Wildebeest Giraffes Weather permitting, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
06:00 AM Early morning game drive. Capture unforgettable photographs of elephants beneath snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. Return for breakfast. 09:00 AM – 04:00 PM Continue exploring the park. Visit: Observation Hill Amboseli swamps Seasonal wetlands Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Look for: Hippos Hyenas Cheetahs Jackals Numerous bird species Return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Amboseli – Nairobi – Fly to Diani Beach
06:30 AM Breakfast. Check out and drive back to Nairobi. Depending on your preferred package, connect to Ukunda Airport by scheduled domestic flight (recommended) or travel by SGR train to Mombasa and transfer to Diani Beach. Afternoon Arrive at your beachfront resort. Check in and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. Take a stroll along the pristine white sands or unwind by the swimming pool. Dinner and overnight in Diani Beach.
Day 7: Diani Beach – Leisure & Ocean Adventures
08:00 AM Breakfast overlooking the Indian Ocean. Spend the day at leisure. Optional activities include: Snorkeling Scuba diving Glass-bottom boat excursion Dolphin watching Kite surfing Jet skiing Stand-up paddleboarding Spa and wellness treatments Beach volleyball Sunset dhow cruise Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Day 8: Diani Beach – Relaxation & Cultural Experiences
08:00 AM Breakfast. Enjoy another full day at the beach. Optional excursions: Wasini Island Marine Park Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park Colobus Conservation Centre Shimba Hills National Reserve Local village tour Beach shopping Watch your final Kenyan sunset from the beach. Farewell dinner and overnight.
Day 9: Diani Beach – Departure
08:00 AM Breakfast. Enjoy your final morning at leisure. Depending on your flight schedule, relax at the resort or enjoy a final walk along the beach. Transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your domestic flight to Nairobi, connecting with your international departure from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. End of your unforgettable Kenyan Bush to Beach Safari.
Published seasonal prices
Low season: USD 2685 per adult. Peak season: USD 3290 per adult. Final availability and optional changes are confirmed by our team.
Included
- Airport and hotel transfers
- Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Domestic flight tickets to/from Diani
- 8 nights' accommodation
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Half-board or all-inclusive at Diani Beach (depending on package selected)
- Unlimited game drives
- Crescent Island walking safari
- Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint stop
- Government taxes and levies