14 Days Bush to Beach Safari Kenya
This 14-day expedition takes you to Magical Kenya, which is where safaris notably started. You will notably have wildlife encounters to see the Big 5s, nature and also more. Additionally,you will indeed engage with locals and also end your adventure on the East African coast. On this adventure, you will be sleeping in simple but indeed comfortable accommodation facilities. You will feed on delicious dishes, both local and also continental dishes
Tour Overview
Day 1 Arrival
Day 2 Nairobi City
Day 3 Travel to Masai Mara
Day 4 Full-day game drive
Day 5 Visit a Masai Community and also travel to Naivasha
Day 6 Hell’s Gate National Park
Day 7 Optional activities
Day 8 Travel to Nairobi
Day 9 Travel to Tsavo East National Park
Day 10 Full Day Exploring Tsavo East National Park
Day 11 Travel to Diani
Day 12 and 13 Relax at Diani
Day 14 Departure
Day 1 Arrival
On arrival at Jomo Kenyata International Airport, you will notably be welcomed by your safari guide from Mandela Safari Holidays. Additionally,he will transfer you to your hotel for dinner and also overnight.
Meal plan – Not included.
Accommodation
Budget-Olive Gardens Hotel/ Progressive Park Hotel
Midrange-Eastland Hotel Nairobi/ Progressive Park Hotel
Luxury– Sarova Stanley Nairobi/ Hilton Garden Inn
Day 2 Nairobi City
After breakfast, your guide will give you a briefing about your 14 Days Bush to Beach Safari Kenya. You will spend the day exploring this Nairobi city. This is the perfect day to do some shopping and also exchange money for local Kenyan shillings as you prepare for the next safari day. Meanwhile,you will also visit the Bomas of Kenya.This unique cultural center will indeed allow you to learn about Kenya’s culture through dance and also drama. Several tribes including Arabic-influenced Swahili Taarab, Embu drumming, Kikuyu circumcision ceremony, Kalenjin warrior dances, and so on are all performed here.
Meal plan – Breakfast and a dinner
Accommodation-Eastland Hotel Nairobi
Day 3 Travel to Masai Mara
After having breakfast at leisure, you will travel to Masai Mara. The journey takes you through the Great Eastern arm of the Great East African rift valley. You will also have numerous stops such as at Narok for Rift Valley viewing .Additionally, you will also do souvenir shopping and therefore arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon.
Meal plan -breakfast
Accommodation-Sentrim Masai Mara
Day 4 Full-day game drive
Having had breakfast, have a full day game viewing on the vast plains of the Masai Mara giving you a chance to see lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, zebras, and also warthogs. Masai Mara is famous for having a huge population of wildlife. Part of your game drives will focus along the Mara River.Additionally, this is where the wildebeests tend to cross from Tanzania to Kenya. This is known as the migration of the wildest. Even without the migration, this great river is full of hippos and also crocodiles, something you should not miss out. Dinner and also overnight at lodge. Our game drives will mainly focus on Ngama Hills for black rhinos, Sand River for large herds of elephants, Hammer Kop Plains and also Kissenger for lions, and Keekorok and Mara River for hippo viewing.
Meal Plan – Breakfast
Accommodation-Sentrim Masai Mara
Day 5 Visit a Masai Community and travel to Naivasha
After having breakfast at leisure, you visit a Masai community. On this tour, you will be introduced to some Masai traditions such as starting a fire without a lighter. You will also visit a typical Masai homestead, visiting a Masai market, and also enjoy a presentation from their community. Additonally, be ready to participate in the presentation as it is healthy for your muscles (can you jump higher than a Masai warrior?).You will then travel to Naivasha town which will be your base for the next days’ activities.
Meal plan -breakfast
Accommodation-Osotua Luxury Resort Naivasha
Day 6 Hell’s Gate National Park
Wake up for an adventurous day in Hell’s Gate National Park. Here you can have a game drive, bike safaris, walking safari, and also rock climbing. You also have an option to do a guided bike tour, touring the park to see nature, wildlife, and also gorges. Another option is climbing Fischer’s tower. This is a 50m high volcanic cliff and as you climb, you will be surrounded by towering cliffs and also gorges.
Meal plan – breakfast
Accommodation-Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Day 7 Optional activities
On this day, you have a range of optional activities to take part in. These include a boat trip on Lake Naivasha aimed at viewing hippos, and also several bird species. ($30)or a visit to the crescent island ($60) where you will view zebras, waterbucks, impalas, buffaloes, and so on.Additionally, you may also opt to do a day trek to Mountain Longnot($80). This volcano has a crater on top. The distance from the base to the crater is about 3.1km and also takes 3 to 5 hours. Additionally, if you decide to circumnavigate the crater, the extra distance is notably 7km thus making it a full day activity.
Meal plan – breakfast
Accommodation–Osotua Luxury Resort Naivasha
Day 8 Travel to Nairobi
In the morning after breakfast, you will travel to Nairobi city. Arrival will be in the early afternoon. Check-in your accommodation, relax, and also prepare for a night out. Additionally, you also have an opportunity to explore some of the vibrant life this East African nation has to offer. From discotheques to high-end bars, you indeed have a variety of places to clearly choose from.
Meal plan – Breakfast
Accommodation-Eastland Hotel Nairobi
Day 9 Travel to Tsavo East National Park
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and also move Eastwards. Our stop will be at Voi town, a stone’s throw from Tsavo East National Park .You will finally check in your accommodation and also relax.
Meal plan – Breakfast
Accommodation– Sentrim Tsavo Lodge
Day 10 Full Day Exploring Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East is Kenya’s biggest National Park. Have you heard about the Tsavo lions? Yes, these were man-eaters and perhaps the biggest problem faced by constructors of the Uganda railway which ran through the park. Meanwhile, over 700 lions roam this place today. The famous movie “The Ghost and the Darkness” was based on true-life events that happened here. Other animals to see include elephants, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, and so on. Therefore, you will spend the full day enjoying an action-packed- game drive and only return to your accommodation in the evening.
Meal plan – Breakfast
Accommodation– Sentrim Tsavo Lodge
Day 11 Travel to Diani
After having breakfast, you depart for Diani on the shores of the Indian Ocean to enjoy the coastal life.White sandy beaches, snorkeling, surfing, amazing sunsets, nightlife, and also more await.The port’s Italian and also Arabic history is evident in the coastal people, buildings, and also food. Arrive at midday, check into your accommodation, and also enjoy the rest of the day.
Meal plan – breakfast
Accommodation – Diani Reef Beach Resort & SPA/ Swahili Beach Resort
Day 12 and 13 Relax at Diani
You will spend the days at your leisure in Diani.
Meal plan – breakfast and also farewell Dinner
Accommodation – Diani Reef Beach Resort & SPA/ Swahili Beach Resort
Day 14 Departure
Have an early breakfast and then travel to Nairobi to catch your flight back home. Additionally,Your transfer will be either by road or train depending on the season of travel. You then travel to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, say farewell to Kenya and your 14-day expedition comes to an end.
Meal plan – Breakfast
Included in the price are.
Airport transfers
All accommodation
All breakfasts and also some dinners as indicated in the itinerary.
Packed drinking water on board
All park entrance fees.
All game drives.
Full-time English-speaking driver/guide
Transport in a van for road transfers and a 4WD Safari car with a pop-up roof for game drives
Not included in the cost are.
Any activity marked optional in the itinerary.
Meals not indicated in the itinerary.
Flights
Visa fees
Tips
Drinks besides water provided in the safari vehicle.
Packing list
A pair of waterproof trousers and also jacket. (good for forest walks)
A hat
Insect repellent
Sunshine repellent
A pair of sunglasses
Personal camera
A pair of binoculars
Good hiking shoes
This safari program can be further personalized to indeed meet your interests.
ENJOY YOUR SAFARI!
