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12 days Kenya Wildlife Safari and Diani beach Safari
Discover Kenya in this Bush and Beach safari. Get the most out of your African Kenya Safari by combining the thrilling bush experience and getting to cool off in one of the best beaches in Africa. This is the ultimate safari package to capture the essence of Kenya.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi
Upon arrival in Nairobi you will be received by our friendly staff and transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. Accommodation at Aura Safaris and Mission Tours has been handpicked to ensure that our guests get the best experience and a taste of Kenya’s culture and hospitality after a long flight.
*Depending on your time of arrival, you may partake in an optional Excursion
Accommodation: Nairobi - dinner and 1 night
Day 2: Masai Mara
You will embark on your Kenya safari proceeding north of Nairobi and into the great rift valley with a brief stopover at the view point. The Great Rift Valley is one of the wonders of the world, stretching from the Syria, down through Africa, stretching as far as Mozambique. The mesmerizing view, as you approach from Nairobi, Kenya is breathtaking. The ground suddenly disappears from under you to show the huge expanse of the great rift, stretching into the horizon in either direction. Proceed via the Maasai town of Narok through endless Savannah plains dotted with acacias and finally into the Maasai Mara reserve in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. You will have an evening game drive starting at 1600 Hrs. in search of the big cats of the Mara.
Accommodation: Masai Mara - 2 Nights and all meals
Day 3: Masai Mara
On this day we have the option of an early morning game drive returning to the Lodge for breakfast. You could also opt to have breakfast and depart at 0700 Hrs. till 1100 Hrs. returning at mid-morning for rest and lunch. You will have another scheduled 1600 Hrs. game drive. This is probably one of Kenya's most visited reserve with an extraordinary density of animals including the Big five and many other varieties of plains game. The Mara River cuts through the Mara and Serengeti eco systems giving life to the both reserves before finally pouring out into the Lake Victoria. Impressive and most notable is the wildebeest, zebra and gazelle instinct led migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania to the Mara in Kenya. This journey is coupled by numerous obstacles which makes it even more magnificent.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha
Distance: 310 Kilometres Duration 05 Hours Early breakfast and depart your camp heading for the Amboseli National Park south of Kenya. You will stop at the nearby Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and nature walk. You will proceed towards the city on Nairobi driving on south through the Kapiti plains arriving at the Amboseli National Park late afternoon. You will arrive at your camp and have the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: - Lake Naivasha 1 Night and all meals
Day 5: Amboseli
Distance: 310 Kilometres Duration 05 Hours Early breakfast and depart your camp heading for the Amboseli National Park south of Kenya. You will stop at the nearby Lake Naivasha for a boat ride and nature walk. You will proceed towards the city on Nairobi driving on south through the Kapiti plains arriving at the Amboseli National Park late afternoon. You will arrive at your camp and have the evening at leisure
Accommodation: - Amboseli 2 Night and all meals
Day 6: Amboseli
On this day you will have a Morning game drive departing from your camp at 0630 Hrs. in the morning. You will return for breakfast at 0900 Hours and depart at 1500 with a scheduled visit to the Masai Villages on the foot of Kilimanjaro. Explore the Amboseli eco-system and the herds of elephants that thrive on the swamps around the park. Other animals found here are the Lions, Cheetahs, Jackals, Hyenas and other plains mammals. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight rest.
Day 7: Tsavo West
After an early breakfast, you will check out of your camp and enjoy a game drive en route to Tsavo West National Park. Along the way you will stop at the Shetani Lava flow, which is a massive extension of a recent volcanic flow aged approximately at 1000 years. You will check into Tsavo national park and visit the Mzima Springs on your way to the lodge. Here we will view hippos, crocodiles, exotic fish and a variety of bird species. The greenery surrounding the springs is a welcome contrast to the harsh terrain that forms the bulk of Tsavo West. Continue with a game drive en route to your lodge arriving in time for lunch. You will have an afternoon game drive at 1600 Hrs. venturing out in search of the elusive leopards and the occasional Wild Dog.
Accommodation: - Tsavo West 1 Night and all meals
Day 8: Tsavo East
After breakfast, you leave the hotel and head for the Tsavo river gate where you will exit the Tsavo West. We enter the Tsavo east stopping briefly at the Mudanda rock. Located near Voi and Manyani gates, the Mudanda rock is one of the great spectacles of Tsavo east national park. This massive rock, which emerges from the plain, is a water catchments area which supplies a natural dam at its base. It is a vital watering point during the dry seasons. The Joint mass of Tsavo west and Tsavo east national parks forms one of the largest national parks in the world and covers a massive 4% of Kenya’s total land area. Tsavo east the larger of the two, lies to the east of the Nairobi Mombasa road, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, and offers a vast and untapped arena of arid bush which is washed by azure and emerald meandering of Galana river. Guarded by the limitless lava reaches of Yatta plateau and patrolled by some of the largest elephant herds in Kenya.
Accommodation: - Tsavo East 1 Night and all meals
Day 9: Diani Beach
After an early breakfast, we will depart from our hotel at Tsavo East National Park as we head for the Bachuma Gate. We will have a game drive en route as we exit the Tsavo and embark on our journey towards Diani Beach. We will arrive at our hotel on the beach in time for lunch and full days of relaxation at the white sandy beaches of Diani, Kenya.
Accommodation: - Diani Beach 3 Night and all meals
Day 10 & 11: Diani Beach
Full Days of Relaxation at Diani Beach Kenya.
Day 12: Nairobi
After breakfast, you will check out form the hotel and you will be transferred to the Ukunda airstrip for your flight out of Diani to Nairobi. Upon arrival at Nairobi you will be transferred to the JKIA airport for your international flight.
Accommodation: Nairobi Not provided
Note: Depending on your flight, accommodation after the Safari can be arranged at an extra cost.
Highlights
- Nairobi
- Masai Mara
- Lake Naivsaha
- Amboseli
- Tsavo west
- Tsavo East
- Diani beach
Package Inclusions:
- 11 nights accommodation including breakfast
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1 night in Nairobi
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2 nights Masai Mara
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2 nights Amboseli
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1 night Tsavo West
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1 night Tsavo East
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3 nights Diani beach
- Accommodation varies from Luxury, Mid-range and budget.
-Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Includes wildlife permits and game rangers fees.
- Tour guide and all Transportation including meet and greet services,airport transfers to Nairobi.
Package exclusions:
- International Flights: We can assist with your flights to match your itinerary.
*If you have already booked your flight, please provide us your flight details or send us copies of e-tickets when you book/enquire.
-Travel expenses (unless covered by Aura Safaris).
-Activities or tours: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
- Alcoholic drinks unless provided as part of an activity.
-Admission fees: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
-Personal expenses
-Travel insurance
*Please read our Term and conditions.