9-Day Luxury Bush and Beach Safari

You will have an early morning drive to Masai Mara National Reserve. You will arrive on time for lunch and check into your accommodation. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a game drive. The reserve is famous for its populations of elephants, wildebeests, zebras, impalas, buffalos, gazelles, rhinos, lions, leopards and cheetahs. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives and night game drives (optional) to spot nocturnal creatures such as aardvarks and honey badgers. You can head out on a black rhino tracking experience, guided bush walk, horse riding, a cultural visit to Masai villages and markets, or take a magical hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara, which can be arranged at an extra cost, followed by a delightful breakfast. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

You will have two game drives today: early morning before breakfast and late afternoon, which are considered the best time to spot animals as they are most active. An early start is needed to beat the sun's heat to get some of the best game viewing of the day. This is when the big cats are more active and can provide some of the most dramatic photography. Although staying in bed and waiting until the afternoon to explore might be tempting, this experience will surely create lifetime memories. If you are fortunate enough, you will catch lions during one of their rare bouts of daytime activities. It will be fascinating to watch the social interaction between pride members, especially the playful ways of lion cubs, under the watchful eyes of their mothers. The reserve is famous for its Great Wildebeest Migration. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

Embark on an early morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, known worldwide for its flamingos. Lake Nakuru is a shallow alkaline lake recognized as one of the World's Natural Wonders. You will arrive at the flamingo-fringed Lake Nakuru in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. You will embark on a comprehensive game drive in this scenic park, which includes visits to viewpoints that offer superb photo opportunities. Lake Nakuru is one of several Rift Valley Lakes, and its ecosystem supports a wide ecological diversity, with flamingos (greater and lesser) and other water birds being the area's major attractions. The ecosystem provides for about 56 species of mammals, including the white rhinos and buffaloes, and a variety of terrestrial birds, numbering nearly 450 species. You will arrive in time for lunch and then have an afternoon game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

You will have an early morning drive in Amboseli National Park. You will check in at your accommodation and have lunch. Later in the afternoon, enjoy a game drive. Amboseli National Park is situated south of Nairobi. Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. The southern area has several small, rocky, volcanic hills. The vegetation around the Ol Tukai swamp is lush with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms. The park is the best place to view large herds of elephants up close. There is an immense view of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border of Kenya and Tanzania. The park is dominated by the vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season. You will spend your night at the camp.

You will rise early for good views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds build up over the summit. You will be provided with a picnic lunch to enjoy during the day. An optional visit to a Masai village can be planned after breakfast (at an extra cost). The visit reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a moving experience. Despite its changing habitat, Amboseli National Park is the best wildlife area in Africa to experience elephants at a close range. Left carefree, elephants feeding and bathing in the swamps must form the highlights of any safari. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the camp.

You will have an early breakfast and check out with a game drive en route to Emali Train Station. Be sure to adhere to the timelines—the train arrives at 9:27am and leaves at 9:31am to Mombasa Terminal, arriving at 2:00pm. Your first-class ticket is included in this tour package. You will enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment as you travel through sections of Amboseli. The train route is higher than the roadway and offers an elevated view. With its large windows, you will enjoy spectacular vistas of the passing landscapes. Our representative will pick you up upon arrival for a transfer to your beach resort, where you will spend your beach holiday. After check-in and freshening up, you can lounge by the poolside, taking in the beautiful sights of the ocean and palm trees. You will enjoy a restful time in this lovely place.

Spend two days on the white sands of Diani Beach at leisure with the option of engaging in water sports. Diani Beach is a fantastic sight with a flawless long stretch of white sand hugged by lush forest—we are talking about its overall ambiance, scenery, and landscape. Diani is an entertainer, and judging from the myriad activities to engage in here, the chances of getting bored are zero. There are plenty of activities to do in this quiet, intimate vacation spot. You can try a camel ride on the beach or go kitesurfing, jet skiing, or snorkeling at an extra cost. You may also join a boat excursion to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife at an extra cost. You can also visit Shimba Hills National Reserve, the impressive Fort Jesus on Mombasa Island, and the Diani Beach Art Gallery.

Spend two days on the white sands of Diani Beach at leisure with the option of engaging in water sports. Diani Beach is a fantastic sight with a flawless long stretch of white sand hugged by lush forest—we are talking about its overall ambiance, scenery, and landscape. Diani is an entertainer, and judging from the myriad activities to engage in here, the chances of getting bored are zero. There are plenty of activities to do in this quiet, intimate vacation spot. You can try a camel ride on the beach or go kitesurfing, jet skiing, or snorkeling at an extra cost. You may also join a boat excursion to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife at an extra cost. You can also visit Shimba Hills National Reserve, the impressive Fort Jesus on Mombasa Island, and the Diani Beach Art Gallery.

After breakfast, you will have a relaxing train journey back to Nairobi. In Nairobi, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight back home or dropped off at your place of choice.