Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Drive to Samburu National Reserve
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by our representative and briefed on your Kenya wildlife beach safari. You will then drive to Samburu National Reserve, a journey of approximately 5 to 6 hours through the beautiful landscape of northern Kenya. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to see the unique wildlife of Samburu, including Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Samburu.
Day 2: Full Day Game Drive in Samburu National Reserve
After an early breakfast, you will depart for a full day game drive in Samburu National Reserve. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari includes searching for the “Samburu Special Five” – Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. You will also see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and over 350 bird species. The semi-arid landscape offers stunning photography opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by the wilderness. In the late afternoon, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Samburu to Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in Samburu before driving to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The journey takes approximately 6 to 7 hours, passing through the Great Rift Valley with stunning panoramic views. You will arrive at your lodge in time for dinner. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari continues with the promise of incredible wildlife experiences in Kenya’s most famous reserve. Overnight at your lodge in Maasai Mara.
Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara – The Big Five
After an early breakfast, you will depart for a full day game drive in the Maasai Mara. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari includes searching for the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. The Mara is also famous for its cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and over 470 bird species. The rolling savannah plains offer exceptional wildlife viewing. You will have a picnic lunch in the bush while enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Mara’s open plains. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara
Today you will have another full day game drive in the Maasai Mara. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari continues with more wildlife viewing and exploration of different areas of the reserve. The Mara River is a popular spot for wildlife viewing, with hippos and crocodiles often seen. During the migration season from July to October, you may witness dramatic river crossings of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Maasai Mara – Optional Balloon Safari
After breakfast, you will depart for a morning game drive in the Maasai Mara. For those interested, an optional hot air balloon safari offers a unique perspective of the Mara’s wildlife and landscapes at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush at extra cost. The afternoon is at leisure for relaxation or optional Maasai cultural village visits. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari includes the flexibility to customize your activities. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Day 7: Maasai Mara to Diani Beach
After breakfast, you will drive to Nairobi and take a domestic flight to Diani Beach. You will arrive at your resort in time for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure for relaxation by the pool or on the beach. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari transitions from the savannah to the coast, offering a change of pace and scenery. Dinner and overnight at your resort in Diani Beach.
Day 8: Full Day at Diani Beach
Full day at Diani Beach. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari includes relaxation, swimming, and sunbathing on the white sand beaches of the Kenyan coast. Diani Beach is famous for its turquoise waters and pristine sand. You can also enjoy optional water activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and boat trips. Dinner and overnight at your resort in Diani Beach.
Day 9: Full Day at Diani Beach
Full day at Diani Beach. Optional excursions include a boat trip to Wasini Island or Kisite Marine Park for snorkeling and dolphin watching. You can also explore the local area, visit the Shimba Hills National Reserve, or simply relax on the beach. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari gives you the flexibility to choose your activities. Dinner and overnight at your resort in Diani Beach.
Day 10: Diani Beach to Nairobi – Departure
After breakfast, you will enjoy a final morning at Diani Beach before flying back to Nairobi. You will be dropped off at your hotel or airport for your departure. This marks the end of your Kenya wildlife beach safari, leaving you with incredible memories of Kenya’s wildlife and beautiful coastline.
Wildlife Viewing in Samburu
Samburu National Reserve is home to the “Samburu Special Five” – the Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich. These unique species are found nowhere else in Kenya, making Samburu a special destination. You will also see large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. The Ewaso Nyiro River attracts a variety of wildlife, including hippos and crocodiles.
Wildlife Viewing in Maasai Mara
The Maasai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s most famous wildlife destination, home to the Big Five – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos. The Mara is also famous for its cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and over 470 bird species. The Great Migration, where over two million wildebeest and zebras cross the plains, is one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles, best viewed from July to October.
Diani Beach
Diani Beach is located on the south coast of Kenya and is famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Your Kenya wildlife beach safari includes relaxation on this beautiful beach, as well as optional water activities including snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and boat trips to Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park for dolphin watching and snorkeling.
Birdwatching
Samburu National Reserve has over 350 bird species, including kingfishers, bee-eaters, tawny eagles, and vultures. The Maasai Mara has over 470 bird species, including ostriches, secretary birds, kori bustards, and various eagles. The coast offers a variety of marine birds and shorebirds.
Scenic Drives and Photography
The journey through the Great Rift Valley offers stunning panoramic views. The semi-arid landscape of Samburu with its doum palms and acacia trees offers unique photography opportunities. The rolling savannah plains of the Maasai Mara offer exceptional wildlife photography. The white sand beaches of Diani Beach offer stunning coastal photography.
Water Activities
Your Kenya wildlife beach safari includes optional water activities at Diani Beach, including swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and boat trips. You can also visit Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park for dolphin watching and snorkeling.
Cultural Experiences
Optional Samburu cultural village visits allow you to learn about the traditional way of life of the Samburu people. In the Maasai Mara, optional Maasai village visits provide insight into Maasai culture. On the coast, you can learn about the Swahili culture.
Morning and afternoon game drives
Full day game drives with picnic lunch
Wildlife photography
Birdwatching
Hot air balloon safari (optional, extra cost)
Maasai village visits (optional, direct payment)
Samburu cultural visits (optional, direct payment)
Swimming and sunbathing
Snorkeling and scuba diving
Kite surfing
Boat trips
Dolphin watching
Scenic drives
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