8-DAY BUSH TO BEACH KENYA SAFARI

8-DAY BUSH TO BEACH KENYA SAFARI SUMMARY

Embark on the ultimate adventure with our 8-day Bush to Beach Kenya Safari! It’s the perfect choice for wildlife enthusiasts who also want to unwind on a breathtaking beach after their thrilling wildlife encounters. Get ready for an exhilarating journey through Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, and finally, Diani Beach. Prepare to be amazed at every turn as you immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and soak up the sun on pristine sandy shores. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience that combines excitement and relaxation in equal measure!

 

Highlights of the safari

• Luxury accommodation
• Wildlife safari and beach experience
• Private safari with own vehicle
• High chance of seeing all the big five
• Customizable
• Local flight from Masai Mara to Diani
• Visit one of the best beaches in Africa

Brief safari itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from your hotel or Airport and transfer to Hell’s gate and Lake Naivasha

Day 2: After breakfast be transferred to lake Nakuru where you will an afternoon game drive.

Day 3: After breakfast e transferred to Masai Mara National reserve where you will have an afternoon game drive.

Day 4: Full day game drive in Masai Mara

Day 5: After breakfast catch a flight to Diani beach.

Day 6 and 7: Spend the days at leisure in Diani beach

Day 8: Fly to Nairobi for your flight home

8-DAY BUSH TO BEACH KENYA SAFARI ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha

You will be picked in the morning by your driver guide and head to Hell’s gate National Park. On arrival you will have a walking safari in the park.  The park provides a variety of wildlife, unusual flora and many species of birds and is the only Kenyan Park where climbing, walking and biking are allowed. Animals seen here include Bushbucks, Dik-diks, Gazelles, Hartebeests, Impalas, Klipspringers, Buffaloes, Hyraxes, Zebras, Hyenas, Jackals, Mongooses, Monkeys and Porcupines amongst others. At around midday, proceed to the lodge for lunch. After lunch the afternoon will be spent at leisure with options of boat rides in the lake at your own cost.

• Overnight at Lake Naivasha Country Club
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast you will be driven to Lake Nakuru national park. On arrival, you will enter the park and have game drives. At around midday you will check in at the lodge and have lunch. After lunch and short rest you will continue with game drives in the park.  Back to the lodge in the evening.

Lake Nakuru National Park is famous for flamingos and its Savannah ecosystem harbouring a wide variety of wildlife. There also a fascinating mix of dazzling bird life with over 500 species making it a bird watchers paradise. It is also a rhino sanctuary that features a large population of white and black rhinos. Endangered Rothschild’s giraffe also find home here amidst Buffalo, hyenas, baboons, monkeys etc.

• Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
• Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinne

DAY 3: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara Game Reserve

After breakfast at the lodge, you will depart for Masai Mara. On arrival, you will have an en-route game drive as you proceed to the lodge where you will check in and have lunch. After lunch and a short rest, you will have an afternoon game drive.
Back to the lodge in the evening for dinner. After dinner you can relax around a fireplace being entertained with Masai songs or head to your room.

The Masai Mara is the most famous reserve due to its large population of wildlife. It is one of the few places where all of the “Big Five’” are found. This park also boasts 470 species of birds and rare animals like roan antelopes and nocturnal bat-eared foxes. You will also see the beautiful lilac-breasted roller which is Kenya’s national bird.

• Overnight at Keekorok Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara National Reserve 

Our morning game drive starts soon after breakfast when we again head deep into the wild in search of its thrills and spills. A balloon safari can be arranged for this day. Like the evening game drive, morning drives are very rewarding in terms of wildlife and riveting scenery. You can expect immense multitudes of the Big Five, hippos, giraffes, antelopes, gazelles, impalas, and wildebeests. The birds aren’t shy either as the kingfisher, hornbill, secretary bird, and kori bustard are expected to appear.

At noon, you will seat under the signature acacia tree in the Mara for a delicious packed lunch.  Afterwards, your game drive continues with an afternoon to evening game drive.

Every turn within the Mara reveals new sets of attractions to admire. If we are not fussing over the wildlife, sunburned Savannah, or bird variety, then we are admiring the scenery.
Return to the lodge in the evening.

• Overnight at Keekorok Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Masai Mara to Diani Beach

After breakfast, you will head to the Keekorok airstrip where you will catch your local flight to Ukunda in the South coast.  You will arrive in the afternoon at your resort. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure in the resort with an option of engaging in water sports at your own cost

• Overnight at Diani reef beach resort and spa
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 & 7: Diani Beach

The rest of the days will be spent at leisure in the lodge with an option of engaging in water sports and activities at your own cost. Diani Beach is a true paradise for tourists seeking relaxation and adventure. With its pristine white sand, lush forests, and perfect waves, it’s no wonder that Diani has been voted one of the best beaches in Africa. Spend your days indulging in water sports and activities or simply lounging in the lodge, enjoying the breathtaking views. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling surfing experience or just want to soak up the sun, Diani Beach is the ideal destination.

• Overnight at Diani reef beach resort and spa
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Diani to Nairobi

After breakfast you will be transferred to the Airport for a flight back to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you will have lunch or dinner at the famous carnivore restaurant and then later dropped at the airport for your international flight or at your city hotel.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

End of 8-day bush to beach Kenya safari

 

COST INCLUDES

• Full board accommodation on safari
• Meals as stipulated within the itinerary
• All park entry fees.
• Scheduled game drives in 4×4 Luxury safari land Cruiser
• Vehicle park entry fees
• Service of a tour guide
• Bottles of water during safari
• Government Taxes
• Emergency medical evacuation cover
• Local flights from Ukunda to Nairobi

COSTS EXCLUDE

• Tips and gratitude
• International airfares
• Soft drinks and local beers
• Personal effect
• Maasai village visit
• Hot air balloon safari
• Boat ride

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