Overview
Kenya is full of surprises: just when you thought it was all about safaris and wildlife, you find out that it also has some of East Africa’s greatest beaches and Indian Ocean island getaways. Picture brilliant blue water lapping against fine white sand – an invitation to stretch out and soak up the sun. When the mood takes you, pick up a snorkel or set sail on a dhow, exploring the coastline of some of the best beaches in Kenya.
The Kenya coast is so easy to experience. From Diani, through Mombasa and Malindi and north to the islands of Lamu Archipelago, there’s a wide range of Kenya safari and beach tours to choose from: bustling activity-packed resorts will appeal to families and fun-in-the-sun lovers while the more intimate and exclusive island lodges are perfect for honeymooners and romantics.
Highlights
- Day 1
- Day 2
- Day 3
- Day 4
- Day 5
- Day 6
- Day 7
- Day 8
8 Day Romantic Kenya Safari and Zanzibar Beach Anniversary
The trip starts early in Nairobi. The road goes past farms and small homes, showing everyday life in rural Kenya.
You reach Amboseli by midday and check in at our lodge or camp. After a short rest, we head out for an afternoon game drive. You may see large herds of elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. Lions rest in the grass, giraffes walk slowly across the plains, and zebras move in groups. In the evening, we return for dinner under the open African sky.
We spend the whole day exploring Amboseli. Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see wildlife.
At sunrise, animals come out into the open. You may see buffalo in the swamps and cheetahs watching the plains. Around midday, you can relax at the lodge or enjoy a picnic in the bush. Later, we go out again for another game drive.
After breakfast, we travel north through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Naivasha. Upon arrival, you can take a boat ride on the lake. Hippos are often seen in the water, and birds fly around the reeds. Later, we visit Crescent Island for a walking safari. Here, you can walk near giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a safe and open space. In the evening, return to the lodge near the lake.
We start the day by visiting Hell’s Gate National Park. The park has tall cliffs, deep gorges, and steam from the ground. You can explore it on foot or by bicycle while seeing animals like zebras, giraffes, and buffalo.
Later, we continue to Lake Nakuru National Park. We arrive in the evening and settle into our lodge. The lake and surrounding forest create a calm and peaceful setting for the night.
The day's itinerary begins with a game drive in Lake Nakuru. You may see rhinos, rare giraffes, and flamingos along the lake.
Afterwards, we head to the Masai Mara. The landscape changes into wide open grasslands. In the evening, we visit a Maasai village to learn about their way of life. You will return to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Today is fully spent in the Masai Mara. We go on morning and afternoon game drives across the vast savannah. You may see lions, elephants, leopards, and many other animals. If it is migration season, huge herds of wildebeest and zebras may cross the Mara River. Even outside migration time, the wildlife is rich and active.
You will stop for a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing our safari. In the evening, you'll return to your place of residence for a restful night.
Depending on your program, you will organize with your guide your departure from the Masai Mara.
You'll arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon, ending a journey through Kenya’s most famous parks and landscapes.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit (Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kenya, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
FAQs
General
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Mt.Kenya.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Kenya is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, Mt.Kenya trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Kenya? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the East Africa region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
