13-Day Kenya Safari & Coastal Adventure – Maasai Mara to Mombasa

Early in the morning, depart Nairobi at 06:30hrs and begin your scenic drive south-west toward the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Pass through the vibrant Maasai town of Narok before entering the vast, golden plains of the Mara.
Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, check in, and rest before your first exciting afternoon game drive in the reserve. Explore the savannah as lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and zebras roam freely across the sweeping plains. Return to your camp/lodge at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Awaken to the fresh morning air and the melodies of the African bush. For those seeking an unforgettable experience, an early morning hot air balloon safari is available (optional, at USD 450 per person). The balloon rises with the sun, offering spectacular aerial views of the Mara plains as wildlife roams below, followed by a champagne bush breakfast upon landing; a truly magical start to the day.

After breakfast, set out for a full day of game viewing with picnic lunches packed for the adventure. The Maasai Mara is renowned as one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves, home to the Big Five and countless other species. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards patrol the savannah, while vast herds of zebras and wildebeest graze across the plains. If traveling between July and September, you may witness the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration; nature’s grandest spectacle; as millions of animals cross the Mara River in a dramatic battle for survival.
The Park also offers a glimpse into the Maasai people’s traditional way of life. You may see proud warriors striding across the plains, young boys herding livestock, or elders gathering under acacia trees. Return to your lodge or camp at sunset for dinner and an overnight stay under the starlit African sky.

You will enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the camp while soaking in your final views of the Mara before checking out at 7:00 a.m. and beginning your scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru. You will arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, check in, and have time to rest before heading out at 4:00 p.m. for an evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, flamingos (seasonal), and other wildlife. After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay on a Full Board basis.

You will have breakfast at the lodge and check out by 08:00hrs, proceed with a 2 hours game drive in the park upto 10:00hrs. Thereafter, take 2 hours’ drive to lake Naivasha where you will arrive at the resort in time for lunch. Check in have lunch and rest during your afternoon. At 15:00hrs your will take a drive to the lake side for a boat ride experience across the lake with chances to spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. You’ll then visit Crescent Island for a guided nature walk among free-roaming wildlife like zebras and giraffes up to 17:30hrs before returning to the hotel. Overnight at the resort.

On this morning, enjoy morning breakfast then check out by 07:00hrs and take 6 hours drive to Amboseli national park, it is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape and open plains, Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close. Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands. You will arrive at the Camp/Lodge in time for Lunch, check in, have lunch and relax for some hours. At 16:00hrs you will have a 2-hour evening game drive across the park. Here, you’ll have your first opportunity of seeing the wild animals in the habitats. Dinner and overnight at the Camp/Lodge.

Morning balloon safari is available as an option at USD 450 per person. The Balloon launches at 0600hrs and takes one hour. On landing you will be welcomed with a champagne bush breakfast.

Enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations, famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. After breakfast, you will depart by 07:00hrs to explore the park’s open plains, swamps, and acacia woodlands, offering excellent opportunities to search for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and a wide variety of birdlife. By 12:00 hrs, you will drive back to the hotel for lunch, relax, and prepare for the evening game drive from 15:00 hrs, a good time to continue looking for wild animals as they come out of their hideouts after the hot daytime. Throughout the day, your guide will share insights into animal behavior and the park’s unique ecosystem. Before returning to your hotel, you will drive to a nearby Maasai village to have a real experience of the Maasai community (one of the 42 communities in Kenya), enjoy their amazing songs and dances, and learn about their traditions and way of life. You will then drive back to the hotel for dinner and overnight after a rewarding and memorable safari and cultural experience.

This will be your last day in Amboseli National Park, you will have an early one and a half hour morning game drive 06:00hrs. This day, when the weather is good enough, you will have a good view of Mount Kilimanjaro epicness, an amazing sunrise while in the wild of Africa and another good time to look for wild animals including wild cuts when they are their active state before the day is hot. You will then drive back to the hotel for breakfast, check out by 09:00hrs and take about a 4 hours drive to Tsavo West National Park. You will arrive in the park noontime, good time to have an enroute game drive to the Lodge. You will arrive at the hotel in time for lunch, check in, have lunch and relax prepare for an evening game drive from 15:30hrs till dark. In this park you will have high chances of seeing Rhinos which is one of the big five. Dinner and overnight at the camp

After an early morning wake-up, you will depart for a thrilling morning game drive in Tsavo West National Park, enjoying the cool hours when wildlife is most active. This rewarding safari experience offers excellent opportunities to spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife against the dramatic volcanic landscapes of the park. After the game drive, guests will return to Serena Kilaguni Lodge for a relaxed breakfast, followed by check-out at 09:30 hrs, continuing with about 3 hours drive to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Upon arrival, you will have a stop at Taita Hills resort to print entry tickets to the Sanctuary, then proceed to Saltlick Safari lodge for check in and enjoy lunch. After having a good time to relax up 16:00hrs, you will proceed to a 2 hours evening game drive in the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its dramatic landscapes and rich biodiversity before returning to the lodge for dinner and a special overnight stay.

After an early breakfast at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, check out vy 08:30 and enjoy a final en route game drive through the sanctuary, one last opportunity to spot wildlife in the golden morning light before bidding farewell to the wilderness. By 10:30 AM, arrive at Voi SGR Station in time to board the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) for a scenic and comfortable train ride to Mombasa. As you glide past changing landscapes, from savannah plains to coastal greenery, relax and reflect on the incredible safari moments you’ve experienced.   You will arrive in Mombasa by 14:00hrs, Scenery Adventures driver will be waiting to warmly welcome you and transfer you to Beach Resort. Upon arrival the Hotel, we will check in, rest the whole of your evening, have dinner and overnight in a charming resort by beach.

After having your breakfast, your Scenery Adventures Driver will be at the reception to drive you to the margical city of Mombasa for the tour.
You will be visiting fort jesus, old town, spice market, Hindus temple, Pembe za ndovu, Uhuru gardens, Mama ngina waterfront and Haller park.
You will have a lunch Break (Lunch at your own coast), this will give a great opportunity to enjoy the Swahili food at the coastal kenya. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

This day after having your Breakfast, your Scenery Adventures driver will be at the reception by 06:00hrs to drive you to Wasini Island. In this day excursion you will be engaging in Traditional dhow or boat riding in the Indian Ocean as you proceed to the island, on the ride you will see the dolphins in the ocean and also you will have snorkeling with sea animals at Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, swimming on island shores and sea food lunch (Included) on the Wasini Island. You will drive back to the hotel in the evening for overnight.

This is your free day at the beach, you can relax on the sandy beach, take a cab to the nearest curio market or shopping mall and get back to the hotel to relax at the hotel. You have so many water activities around the beach (at an extra cost). Breakfast, Lunch Dinner, and overnight at the Resort.

This will be your last day in Mombasa, you will have breakfast at the hotel, check out by 10:00hrs and get a transfer to the Train station that leaves the coast by 15:00hrs. You will arrive in Nairobi by 20:00hrs, your driver will be at the station to transfer you to the airport ready to check in for a flight back home or to the hotel within Nairobi.