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Arrival in Nairobi
You will be picked up at the airport on arrival by our representative and transferred to your city hotel, where you'll spend the night before your tour begins the following day.
Lifetime Kenya Wildlife & Beach
9 Days · 8 Nights · Bush to Ocean
Nairobi→
Amboseli→
Tsavo West→
Tsavo East→
Diani Beach
9Days
3National Parks
5Nights on Safari
3Nights at the Beach
Destination
Nairobi · Amboseli · Tsavo West & East · Diani Beach
Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Style
Safari
& Beach
Price
From $2,187
per person
Kenya Is the Home of the Safari
The lure of Kenya has always been the same — the sheer variety of landscape, wildlife, human cultures and experience. For over a hundred years Kenya has attracted adventurers and romantics from all over the globe. This has been the setting of some of history's greatest adventure stories. This is the home of Out of Africa, a place where setting out into the wilderness became an age-old tradition.
The spirit of the safari lives on today. The romance of sundown drinks and evenings around a campfire with the distant roar of a lion in the African night is found in Kenya. Everyone should have the opportunity, once in their lifetime, to stand on the great savannah and witness one of the last wildlife spectacles on planet earth.
Highlights
- Amboseli's elephant herds beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Maasai encounters on the open plains of Amboseli.
- Tsavo West's red elephants and the legend of the Maneaters of Tsavo.
- Mzima Springs — underwater hippo and crocodile viewing.
- Tsavo East's Aruba Dam, a magnet for game during the dry season.
- Three nights on Diani Beach — coral reefs, whale sharks and Colobus monkeys.
Chapter One
The Safari
Six days across Kenya's greatest parks — from the foot of Kilimanjaro to the red earth of Tsavo.
Day by Day
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Into the Royal Court of Kilimanjaro
Breakfast at your city hotel, then 0700hrs check-out and departure for Amboseli National Park. The lodge sits at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro — arriving in time for early lunch.
After lunch and a chance to settle in, we spend the afternoon game viewing in this photogenic area. The park is famous for its big game and superb views of the snow-capped mountain towering 19,340 feet above the plains. The melted snows of Kilimanjaro form an extensive marsh, home to hippo and a large variety of birds. In the evening, a special welcome dinner and safari briefing.
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A Full Day Among the Elephants
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli National Park. While out on the plains, there are excellent opportunities to encounter people from the Maasai tribe.
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Red Elephants & the Maneaters of Tsavo
Rise early and after breakfast, road transfer to Tsavo West National Park. Arrive by noon to settle in and relax, then embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the park.
Tsavo National Park forms part of one of the greatest wildlife conservancies on Earth. It is known for its red elephants and the legend of the Maneaters of Tsavo — and it holds one of the most diverse landscapes in East Africa, with volcanic craters and rolling hills.
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Aruba Dam & the Open Plains
Early morning breakfast and a picturesque drive to Tsavo East National Park. Arrive mid-morning and embark on your first game drive in search of elephants, lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, antelope, leopard and more. Visit the famous Aruba Dam, where game gathers in the dry season.
Check in to your lodge for lunch, then a second game drive at 1600hrs — concentrating on the open fields where grazers gather, and where predators and scavengers play out the oldest story on earth.
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From the Bush to the Ocean
Life in the jungle starts early — up before dawn to listen to the mixed songs of birds and the possible roar of a lion. Check out after breakfast and enjoy one final game drive as you exit the park, then drive to Mombasa and Diani, arriving in the afternoon.
The rest of the evening is at leisure at your beach hotel.
Chapter Two
The Beach
Three nights on the Indian Ocean — powder-white sand, coral reefs, and the slow rhythm of the coast.
Diani Beach
With its gorgeous palm trees, powder-white sand and glistening azure waters, Diani Beach is a popular resort area on Kenya's magnificent Indian Ocean shoreline — about 30 kilometres south of Mombasa. Warm seas and exquisite coral reefs make it an ideal base for water-based activities.
Things to Do on the Coast
Snorkel & Dive
Warm seas and coral reefs teem with turtles, mantas and barracuda — and, if you're lucky, the elusive whale shark.
Colobus Conservation
A wonderful sanctuary for these endangered primates, just a short drive from the beach.
Shimba Hills Reserve
An exceptional safari experience just inland — elephants, sable antelope and forest canopy.
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At Leisure by the Ocean
Breakfast and leisure, with optional beach activities payable direct. Snorkel, dive, sail, or simply watch the dhows drift past at sunset. The days are yours.
Nearby highlights include the Colobus Conservation sanctuary, Shimba Hills National Reserve and Kisite Marine National Park, known for its dolphin and turtle sightings.
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Farewell to Kenya
Breakfast and leisure. Transfer will be arranged to the airport for your flight out.
Camps, Lodges & Beach
Night 1 · Nairobi
Tamarind Tree Hotel
An elegant city hotel in Nairobi — your first night before the safari begins.
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Nights 2 & 3 · Amboseli
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Set within acacia woodland at the foot of Kilimanjaro. Full board, or similar.
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Night 4 · Tsavo West
Ngulia Safari Lodge
Perched on the edge of the Ngulia Hills, famous for its leopard sightings and sweeping views.
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Night 5 · Tsavo East
Voi Safari Lodge
Perched on a cliff with panoramic views over the vast Tsavo East plains. Full board, or similar.
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Nights 6, 7 & 8 · Diani Beach
Diani Sea Lodge
A relaxed beachfront resort on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Bed & breakfast.
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Price Includes
- 1L bottled water in safari vehicles per day
- All government taxes
- Evacuation insurance to a Nairobi hospital (transport only)
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Guaranteed window seating throughout
- Safari briefing by your safari director
- All national park fees, conservancy fees and hotel taxes
Not Included
- Any optional activities
- Visa fee
- International flights
- Items of a personal nature — phone calls, shopping, etc.
- Tips to hotel staff and driver guide
- Travel insurance
Dates & Rates
Price per person in US dollars, based on group size. SRS is the single room supplement.
| Season | Each of 2 pax | Each of 4 pax | Each of 6 pax | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan – April / Nov – Dec 20 | $3,053 | $2,405 | $2,187 | $380 |
Other seasons and dates on request. Contact us for a personalised quote.
Moments on Safari & Beach
Elephant beneath Kilimanjaro
Red elephants of Tsavo
Ostrich on the plains
Tsavo Lions
Diani Beach
Snorkelling the reef
Sunset on the Indian Ocean
Please note. Travelling in remote locations can present challenges that may require slight changes to the itinerary. We will always try to run the tour as the initial itinerary. In the event of something beyond our control — political unrest, natural disasters, overbooking by the lodge — we will do our best to keep you close to the original location. It is our intention for you to have the best possible experience, and we will notify you of any changes as soon as we are aware of them. If a change causes an increase to the price, the increase will be passed on to the participant.