12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS KENYA SAFARI & DIANI BEACH HOLIDAY

Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your Olanka Safaris guide will be waiting with a warm smile and VIP welcome. A short drive takes you to the elegant Hemingways Nairobi, nestled in the quiet suburbs of Karen. Settle in, unwind from your flight, and enjoy a peaceful evening with gourmet dining and lush garden views.

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast, board your 4x4 safari Land Cruiser and depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve. As you descend into the Great Rift Valley and cross sunlit plains, the adventure truly begins. Arrive at your Masai Mara tented safari Lodge or camp just in time for lunch.

Spend your afternoon on your first game drive in Masai Mara— lions, elephants, and endless herds await. Return for dinner as the sun sets over the savannah.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Rise early and set out for a full day Kenya wildlife adventure in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Track the Big Five, witness predator-prey drama, and spot cheetahs sprinting across the plains.

During migration season (July to October), experience the heart-pounding drama of wildebeest river crossings at the Mara river.

Optional: Soar above the Mara at sunrise in a hot air balloon (additional cost).

Meal Plan: Full Board

After a hearty breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your journey through the picturesque Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru National Park. At Sekenani gate you can visit the Maasai village where you will interact with the Maasai people and get to learn about their cultures and their way of living. You can join them in their traditional songs and dance. The Maasai people are known for their beautiful beaded artefacts and souvenirs, you can promote them by buying those artifacts. After a scenic 4 hour drive, you’ll arrive at Lake Nakuru National park, home to endangered rhinos, Rothschild giraffes, and flocks of flamingos. After checking in at your Lake Nakuru Camp or Lodge, enjoy an afternoon game drive by the lake’s edge.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Afterbreakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi.

This scenic drive takes you across changing landscapes towards the southern safari circuit. Arrive in Amboseli in the evening with views of Mount Kilimanjaro if weather conditions are clear.

Check in at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Amboseli National Park.

Amboseli is known for its large elephant herds and spectacular Kilimanjaro backdrop. The park’s swamps and open plains attract a wide variety of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and numerous bird species.

Enjoy picnic lunch inside the park while taking in the stunning scenery.

Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Emali or Nairobi for your connection to the coast via SGR train or domestic flight depending on your preferred package arrangement.

Upon arrival in Mombasa, proceed with a private transfer to Diani Beach.

Check in at your beach resort and relax for the rest of the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay in Diani.

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure along the white sandy beaches of Diani Beach.

You may relax by the beach or swimming pool, enjoy water sports, or simply soak in the tropical coastal atmosphere.

Optional activities include:

• Snorkeling and diving
• Dhow cruises
• Jet skiing
• Spa treatments
• Beach horseback riding

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast, you may choose to enjoy an optional coastal excursion.

Popular activities include:

• Wasini Island dolphin and snorkeling tour
• Visit to Shimba Hills National Reserve
• Mombasa city tour including Fort Jesus and Old Town

Return to the resort later in the day for relaxation.

Dinner and overnight stay in Diani.

Enjoy another relaxed day at Diani Beach.

This day allows you to fully unwind and enjoy the peaceful beach atmosphere before your departure.

Dinner and overnight stay at the resort.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before check-out.

Later, transfer to Ukunda Airstrip or Mombasa SGR station for your return journey to Nairobi.

Arrive in Nairobi marking the end of your safari and beach holiday.