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Safari and sea

Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo, then four nights on the beach.

Length
11 days, 10 nights
Where
Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, The Coast
From
US$3,150per person, 2 sharing, Jan to Jun
Best months
Jul to Sep

Our longest standard route. It crosses the country from west to east and ends at the coast, so you fly home rested.

  • Four parks and the coast
  • No backtracking
  • Four nights on the beach

The route

  1. Nairobi

    Start

    ↓ 5 to 6 hrs

  2. Maasai Mara

    3 nights

    ↓ Flight via Nairobi

  3. Amboseli

    2 nights

    ↓ 2 to 3 hrs

  4. Tsavo West

    1 night

    ↓ 5 hrs

  5. Diani

    4 nights

Day by day

  1. 01

    Nairobi to the Mara

    Drive west, afternoon game drive.

    Travel
    About 5 to 6 hours
    Stay
    Tented camp, Maasai Mara
    Meals
    Lunch, dinner
  2. 02

    Maasai Mara

    Full day in the reserve.

    Stay
    Tented camp, Maasai Mara
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  3. 03

    Maasai Mara

    Morning and afternoon drives.

    Stay
    Tented camp, Maasai Mara
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  4. 04

    Fly to Amboseli

    Light aircraft from the Mara via Nairobi. Afternoon drive.

    Stay
    Lodge, Amboseli
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  5. 05

    Amboseli

    Sunrise for the mountain, full day in the park.

    Stay
    Lodge, Amboseli
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  6. 06

    To Tsavo West

    Short drive east through the Chyulu Hills.

    Travel
    About 2 to 3 hours
    Stay
    Lodge, Tsavo West
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  7. 07

    To the coast

    Morning drive, then on to Diani.

    Travel
    About 5 hours
    Stay
    Beach hotel, Diani
    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  8. 08

    Diani

    Free day.

    Stay
    Beach hotel, Diani
    Meals
    Breakfast, dinner
  9. 09

    Diani

    Free day. Snorkelling or a dhow trip on request.

    Stay
    Beach hotel, Diani
    Meals
    Breakfast, dinner
  10. 10

    Diani

    Free day.

    Stay
    Beach hotel, Diani
    Meals
    Breakfast, dinner
  11. 11

    Departure

    Transfer to the airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Driver-guide for the whole trip
  • Park and conservancy entry fees
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
  • Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
  • Light aircraft flight, Mara to Amboseli

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and camp staff
  • Drinks at lodges and camps
  • Optional activities (balloon flights, village visits)

When to go

  1. J: Good
  2. F: Good
  3. M: Rains, quieter
  4. A: Rains, quieter
  5. M: Rains, quieter
  6. J: Good
  7. J: Best
  8. A: Best
  9. S: Best
  10. O: Good
  11. N: Rains, quieter
  12. D: Good
  • Best
  • Good
  • Rains, quieter

June to October is the best overall window for this route.

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From

US$3,150

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