Kenya: Luxury Masai Mara Wildlife Safari & Swahili Coast
Safari (Masai Mara National Reserve) Hike Mt. Longonot, Cycle Through Hell’s Gate National Park, Stay lakeside on Lake Naivasha, Maasai Cultural Immersion at Bomanoma Eco-Lode & Organic Farm, Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center Tour, Beach and Swahili Coast along the Indian Ocean.
11 Days
Itineraries Are Flexible!
Day 1 - Arrive in Kenya
Land in JKIA, Nairobi. Relax, shower, catch up on sleep. Sleep in Westlands, Nairobi.
Day 2 - Nairobi > Bomanoma
After breakfast, go on a guided tour of the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center. When the tour is over, travel Bomanoma Eco-Lodge and Organic Farm for the night.
Day 3 - Bomanoma
Organic farm tour, WiFi in the gazebos, nature walk, tiki bar, bonfire.
Day 4 - Bomanoma > Masai Mara
After breakfast, make the short drive to Masai Mara Nationaf Reserve. Check in and eat lunch at your luxury lodge, then go on an afternoon/evening safari.
Day 5 - Masai Mara
Full day safari in Masai Mara National Reserve.
Day 6 - Masai Mara > Lake Naivasha
Wake up and go for a walking morning safari guided by rangers.Drive to Bomanoma (on the way) for either lunch, coffee, or drinks. Continue to Lake Naivasha, where you’ll relax by the lake, go on on a boat ride to see more wildlife, and enjoy a bonfire.
Day 7 - Lake Naivasha
Wake up early (6:00am) for breakfast and an early start to drive to Mt. Longonot. Hike Mt. Longonot (up to the crater and around the crater) until early afternoon, then choose to spend the afternoon either relaxing back at the lodghe, going to Olkaria KenGen Geothermal Hot Springs or getting a massage at a local spa.
Day 8 - Lake Naivasha > Diani Beach
Wake up early and visit Hell’s Gate National Park (inspiration of The Lion King), where you will cycle next to giraffes, ze ras, and wildebeests. Leave the park by 12:00pm. Eat lunch on the way back to Nairobi at Ubuntu Café in Mai Mahiu. Fly from Nairobi to Diani Beach. Sleep at a resort next to the Indian Ocean.
Days 9 - 10 - Diani Beach
Enjoy Diani Beach! Relax on the beach or by the pool, go for a walk to the small village center where there are some nice cafés, etc. Feed the bush babies at Stilts Treehouse Camp (4 km from Diani Backpackers) at exactly 7:00pm, walk 5 minutes across the street to Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant for dinner reservation at 7:45pm.
Day 11 - Fly Home
Fly from Diani Beach to Nairobi, and then fly home.
Included in the Price:
- My help to get Tanzania visas;
- All bookings and logistics planned in advance of your trip;
- Discounted agent rates from hotels and mountain guides;
- Answering any questions pre-trip about packing lists, vaccinations, etc.;
- Custom itinerary tailor-made for your group;
- My 24/7 support for all 10 days while on your trip; during your trip;
- All park entry fees;
- All meals and soft drinks;
- All government taxes and levies. Not Included in the Price:
- Travel and medical insurance;
- Cost of the Tanzanian visa;
- Flights into and out of Tanzania;
- Any additional transportation outside of what is in the itinerary;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- All tips and gratuities.