12 Days Min 2 Pax
12-Day Bush to Sea Kenya Safari
From Wild Savanna to Tropical Paradise
Starting From
$4800
Per person sharing
Safari Overview
Experience the ultimate Kenyan adventure combining thrilling wildlife safaris with blissful beach relaxation. This 12-day journey takes you from the rugged northern wilderness through Kenya's most iconic game reserves, before culminating in the pristine white sands of Diani Beach.
Samburu Special Five
Ol Pejeta Rhinos
Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Lake Nakuru Flamingos
Maasai Mara Big Five
Diani Beach Relaxation
SGR Train Experience
Safari Review
Duration
12 Days
Location
Nairobi Circuit
Difficulty
Moderate
Best For
Wildlife Enthusiasts
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival: Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Welcome to Nairobi, Africa's 'Safari Capital.' Transfer to your hotel.
Afternoon Activities
- Optional: Giraffe Centre ($10-15)
- Optional: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust ($7)
- Optional: Karen Blixen Museum
- Optional: Maasai Market
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel
Meals: None
2
Nairobi - Samburu National Reserve
Departure: 0700hrs
Route: Nairobi → Nanyuki (equator) → Isiolo → Samburu
Travel: 6-7 hours (350 km)
Journey north through central highlands, crossing the equator before descending into Kenya's arid northern frontier.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
★ Top Highlights
- •Grevy's Zebra (only 2,000 remain)
- •Reticulated Giraffe (8,500 worldwide)
- •Beisa Oryx
- •Gerenuk
- •Somali Ostrich
- •900 elephants, 40-50 lions
Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp
Meals: Full Board
3
Full Day Samburu National Reserve
Explore Samburu's rugged landscapes with morning and afternoon game drives.
Morning Activities
- Early game drive (6:30-9:30 AM)
- Wildlife along Ewaso Nyiro River
Afternoon Activities
- Afternoon game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
- Optional: Samburu village visit ($30)
- Optional: Singing Wells ceremony
★ Top Highlights
- •All five Samburu Special species
- •Excellent leopard sightings
- •450+ bird species
Accommodation: Samburu lodge
Meals: Full Board
4
Samburu - Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Departure: After breakfast
Route: Samburu → Isiolo → Nanyuki → Ol Pejeta
Travel: 3-4 hours (180 km)
Travel southwest to one of Africa's most innovative wildlife conservancies.
Afternoon Activities
- Visit last two northern white rhinos
- Baraka the blind rhino encounter
- Chimpanzee sanctuary visit
- Game drive
★ Top Highlights
- •World's last 2 northern white rhinos
- •130+ black rhinos (East Africa's largest sanctuary)
- •40+ rescued chimpanzees
- •Meet Baraka the blind rhino
Accommodation: Ol Pejeta lodge or tented camp
Meals: Full Board
5
Ol Pejeta - Lake Nakuru National Park
Departure: After breakfast
Travel: 4-5 hours (240 km)
Journey through Central Highlands with Rift Valley escarpment views.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive (3:00-6:30 PM)
- Rhino viewing
- Flamingo watching
★ Top Highlights
- •Both black and white rhinos
- •Thousands of flamingos (seasonal)
- •Tree-climbing lions
- •Rothschild's giraffes
- •450+ bird species
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru lodge
Meals: Full Board
6
Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve
Departure: After breakfast
Route: Lake Nakuru → Narok → Maasai Mara
Travel: 5-6 hours (250-280 km)
Travel to Kenya's legendary wildlife reserve.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
★ Top Highlights
- •Great Wildebeest Migration (July-October)
- •Mara River crossings
- •Highest lion density in Kenya
- •Big Five viewing
Accommodation: Maasai Mara lodge or tented camp
Meals: Full Board
7
Full Day Maasai Mara National Reserve
Full day to explore Africa's most famous wildlife reserve.
Morning Activities
- Early game drive
- Lion prides with cubs
- Cheetahs hunting
Afternoon Activities
- Mara River hippo pools
- Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari ($450-550)
- Optional: Maasai village visit ($30-80)
★ Top Highlights
- •1.7 million wildebeest migration
- •Massive buffalo herds
- •570+ bird species
- •Leopards in trees
Accommodation: Maasai Mara lodge
Meals: Full Board
8
Maasai Mara - Lake Naivasha
Departure: 0730hrs
Travel: ~5 hours (250 km)
Journey to Kenya's highest freshwater lake.
Afternoon Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Naivasha ($25-40)
- Crescent Island walking safari ($30-40)
- Walk among giraffes and zebras
★ Top Highlights
- •Hundreds of hippos
- •African fish eagles
- •360° lake views
- •Featured in 'Out of Africa' film
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha lodge
Meals: Full Board
9
Hell's Gate National Park (Optional)
Optional day to explore Hell's Gate or relax at the lake.
Morning Activities
- Cycling safari through Hell's Gate
- Walk through dramatic gorge
Afternoon Activities
- Rock climbing at Fischer's Tower
- Geothermal activity viewing
- Optional: Second boat ride
★ Top Highlights
- •Cycle among wildlife
- •Hot springs and steam vents
- •Inspired Disney's 'The Lion King'
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha lodge
Meals: Full Board
10
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
Departure: Morning
Route: Naivasha → Nairobi bypass → Emali → Amboseli
Travel: 6-7 hours (380 km)
Journey to the land of giant elephants and Kilimanjaro views.
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive (4:00-6:30 PM)
- Positioning for Kilimanjaro sunset
★ Top Highlights
- •Mount Kilimanjaro (5,896m)
- •1,600-1,900 elephants
Accommodation: Amboseli lodge
Meals: Full Board
11
Full Day Amboseli National Park
Full day exploring elephant paradise with Africa's highest peak as backdrop.
Morning Activities
- Sunrise game drive (best Kilimanjaro views)
- Visit Enkong Narok Swamp
- Climb Observation Hill
Afternoon Activities
- Game drive through Ol Tukai Woodlands
- Elephant families at swamps
- Golden hour photography
- Optional: Maasai village visit
★ Top Highlights
- •Africa's largest tuskers
- •Longest-studied elephant population (since 1972)
- •Lions, cheetahs, leopards
- •400+ bird species
Accommodation: Amboseli lodge
Meals: Full Board
12
Amboseli - Diani Beach
Departure: Morning
Route: SGR Train to Mombasa, then transfer to Diani
Take the modern SGR train to the coast for beach relaxation.
Morning Activities
- Final morning game drive
- Transfer to Nairobi
Afternoon Activities
- SGR train journey to Mombasa
- Transfer to Diani Beach
★ Top Highlights
- •Scenic train journey
- •Indian Ocean arrival
- •Award-winning Diani Beach
Accommodation: N/A (End of Safari - Beach extension optional)
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Accommodation as specified
- Full board meals
- Private 4x4 safari transport
- Desginated start/end transfers
- Park entrance fees
- Flying Doctor insurance
Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities
- Diani beach accommodation (if extensions)
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