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Can start any day
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4x4 vehicle, pop-up roof minivan, local flights
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This tour is not available to solo travelers.
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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English
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Luxury, private tour
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Overview
Experience the ultimate adventure with our 8-Day Kenya Luxury Holiday Safari, combining thrilling game drives in iconic national parks with serene beach relaxation. Explore the best of Kenya’s wildlife and pristine coastal retreats for an unforgettable getaway.
You will be spoiled with so many choices of inland wilderness areas and coastal areas that can be used to create your dream holiday in Kenya where sometimes you are torn between the fast-paced Kenya safari that will take you deep into the protected savannah and the romantically appealing and thrilling Indian Ocean waters. That is why we would like to unveil all that Kenya has for you and your family members. We will be waiting for you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Transfer from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport is included in the tour price.
Highlights
- Luxury tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Not for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 2 years
Itinerary
You will be picked up from the airport or any city hotel and drive to the Lake Naivasha with a stop at Hell’s Gate. The main biome found in the park is the savannah biome and it is home to numerous animals. There are over 100 species of birds in the park, including vultures, verreaux's eagles, augur buzzards and swifts. The other herbivores include the African buffalos, zebras, elands, hartebeests, Thomson’s gazelles, and baboons. The park also contains populations of klipspringer antelope.
An example of a freshwater lake is Lake Naivasha which is a famous tourist attraction in Kenya. The day will be at leisure, so you would devote the time to shopping or visiting other attractions. You may also opt to add a one-hour lake boat safari at an extra charge where you can also view some of the wildlife such as hippos besides enjoying the outstanding features of the lake and the surrounding highlands.
Main Destination: Hell’S Gate National Park
Rainy Season: June to September, Best Season: October to February
High Season: The park is not very crowded
Best Season: June to February is the best season for visiting this place as there is less rainfall during this period.
Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP: Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Leopard, Cheetah, Hyena...
Accommodation: Enashipai Resort & Spa
- There is a luxury resort that is situated just a one-hour drive away from the Hell’s Gate National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You shall be picked up early in the morning to go on a road trip to Lake Nakuru National Park. Further down the equator, south of Bogoria, is one of the most famous rift valley’s lakes; Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it is alkaline and recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Today it is a rhino. sanctuary where more than forty black and over sixty white rhinos are residing; but the flamingoes are still reigning supreme. Sometimes there may be as many as one and a half million flamingoes in the residence, creating an amazing visual picture of a continuous circle of deep pink around the perimeters of the lake shores. You will have lunch and in the afternoon, there will be another game drive.
You will have your dinner and spend a night at one of the camps or lodges of your preference. It is also possible to upgrade to the more luxurious rooms (at an extra fee) or downgrade to cheaper rooms (at a discount).
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Best Season To Visit: June to February (Though one can visit A'pattadakal during the rainy season also, the peak season to visit A'pattadakal is June to February as the weather is comparatively cooler and there is less rainfall which is ideally suitable for sighting wildlife in this region.)
High Season: July to February (This is the time when the park is most crowded)
Best Season: June to February is the best season for visiting this place as there is less rainfall during this period.
Wildlife in Lake Nakuru NP: Giraffe, White Rhino, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Black Rhino,
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
- This mid-range lodge is situated within the Lake Nakuru National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Following breakfast, you will proceed to Masai Mara and this will be the full day on game drive with packed lunch. The black-manned lions are well documented and prominent in the reserve and there is an abundance of resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it is possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Most of these cheetahs are even so tamed that they go under your car from the hot sun and more interestingly, several of them jump on the car roof just to have a better view of any possible prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: which include 16 species of eagles, many species of hawks and falcons, 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks 4 bustards including the kori bustard which is the world largest flying bird, 9 species of sun birds.
You will have your dinner and spend a night at one of the camps or lodges of your preference.
There is an option to get a better class service as well as get a lower-class service in the accommodation if desired (at extra and lesser cost respectively).
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Recommended Experience: June through October is ideal for searching for other wildlife while August through October is perfect for witnessing the migration of wildebeests.
Peak season: June to October and December to March
The climate at this place is also good but the best season is the June-October; the weather will be sunny but not scorching hot.
Wildlife in Masai Mara NR: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest are few animals one can spot in this place.
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
- A luxury tented camp set in the Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
For the second day, you will have a full day game drive with an implication of an extra packed lunch. The black-manned lions are well documented and prominent in the reserve and there is an abundance of resident wildlife. It is one of the few places where it's possible to see the Big Five during a morning game drive. Most of these cheetahs are even so tamed that they go under your car from the hot sun and more interestingly, several of them jump on the car roof just to have a better view of any possible prey. For the bird enthusiast, almost 500 species have been recorded: For instance, some of the eagles include the martial eagles, tawny eagles and bald eagles among the 16 species of eagles; the hawks and falcons; 6 species of vultures, 8 species of storks; four bustards including the kori bustard, the largest flying bird in the world and 9 species of sunbirds.
You will have your dinner and spend a night at one of the camps or lodges of your preference. There is an option to get a better class service as well as get a lower-class service in the accommodation if desired (at extra and lesser cost respectively).
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
- A luxury tented camp set in the Masai Mara NR
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will wake up at 6:early in the morning at around 00 a.m for sunrise game drive. At 9:You will then be driven back to the hotel for brunch before proceeding to Mombasa for some days of activities and leisure. The words have the message stating that you will have a great time on vacation, with incredible views. Your lunch will be en route. In the afternoon, you will start your journey back to Nairobi airport before taking a flight to Mombasa. You will then be transferred to the coastal beach hotel.
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
- This is a luxury resort that is situated at Diani Beach.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will take a deep breath and get a well-deserved rest on the sea shore. You will have a calm territory, with clear blue water, white sand and a vast coast, with the sound of water and seagulls heard only in the distance. This place has become popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly people. After sunset, one can always have a good time, and in terms of dancing and games of chance, the city host several dance clubs and casinos.
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
- This is a luxury resort that is situated at Diani Beach.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Relax on the serene shoreline with clear blue waters, white sand, and a peaceful atmosphere. Known for its exotic beaches, marine life, luxury hotels, and welcoming locals, this destination also offers vibrant nightlife with dance clubs and casinos after sunset.
Main Destination: Diani Beach
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
- This is a luxury resort that is situated at Diani Beach.
Meals & Drinks:
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
- All meals included
Finally, you can spend the last hours of the trip lying down. Afterward, you will be driven back to Ukunda Airport for a domestic flight back to Nairobi. On arrival to Nairobi, you will be met by our representative and either transferred to a city hotel or taken back to the airport to catch your flight out.
Main Destination: Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Extra accommodation for children can also be provided at an additional cost.
- They will take you directly to the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All flights during the tour
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Extra lodging prior to the trip and at the conclusion of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Imposition of higher taxes by government and/or park fees
FAQs
In this facility, Bush and Beach Luxury Holiday Safari present a variety of landscapes and animals awaiting visitors. Visiting Hell’s Gate National Park, you will be able to go through terrific gorges, cliffs, and geothermal area as well as to meet zebras, gazelles, giraffes and other representatives of fauna.
You will get to undertake peaceful boat rides in Lake Naivasha where you will get to take a glance at hippos and bird species like fish eagles and kingfishers among others. Other attractions include large flocks of flamingos, endangered rhinos, relatively elusive leopards, and lions at the Lake Nakuru National Park.
The Masai Mara National Reserve boasts of the ultimate raw and wild safari with the Big Five count (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) and the Mara-Migration – annual population shift of wildebeest. Last, at Diani Beach, where you will relax with the white sand and blue sea while indulging in coastal activities such as snorkeling, diving, or doing nothing at all.
Some of the activities that are involved in this luxury safari are as follows: Here, visitors can partake in hiking or cycling tours that are guided through Hell’s Gate National Park, which features geothermal features.
At Lake Naivasha a boat ride brings one close to the hippos and the water fowls, on the other hand Crescent Island provides walking safari amidst zebras and antelopes.
In Lake Nakuru National Park, one can take a game drive to visit Rhinos, Flamingos and other wildlife standing majestically against the backdrop of the Lake. The Masai Mara is characterized by exciting game viewing drives and optional activities such as the hot air ballooning that offers you aerial views of the vast plains of the savannah.
Last but not least, while you are in Diani Beach, you can engage in water activities, tour marine parks or just freely flowing around at your luxurious beachfront resort.
The accommodation is also luxury throughout at the Bush and Beach Luxury Holiday Safari. At Hell’s Gate and Lake Naivasha, you will be accommodated in comfortable luxury lodges or boutique hotels with stunning views over the lake.
Facilities and amenities offered include luxury lodges, luxury tented camps, and premium services nearby the Lake Nakuru National Park.
In the Masai Mara, guests can have luxury tented camps that have modern amenities such as en-suite facilities, private decks, and well-furnished dining.
In Diani Beach, the accommodation shall be either a five star beach front resort or villa with all the amenities, restaurants and close proximity to the beach and water activities.
For the bush portion, it is advisable to take casual, light-colored, and easily wrinkled clothing suitable for game viewing and walking safari. Pack a thick jacket in case it gets chilly in the morning and during the night especially to the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru areas.
For Diani Beach, one should pack costumes for the beach and swimwear and loose fitting light clothing for the warmer tropical weather. Do not forget your headgear such as a hat, and accessories such as sunglasses and a sunscreen to be protected from the sun.
Pack light casual wear, preferably comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, a professional quality camera and binoculars for viewing wildlife. Towels and other personal effects may be required such as toiletries, prescribed medications, and a water bottle. Additional items which one might need are usually available in luxurious accommodation hence travel light but wisely.
It is advisable to book the Bush and Beach Luxury Holiday Safari during the two dry seasons, which include June to October and January to February. This is the time when animals congregate around the water sources and the weather is perfect for game viewing and other outdoor activities.
The wildebeest migration occurs in the Masai Mara region of Tanzania from July to October and it is undoubtedly a sight to behold.
As for the beach part in Diani Beach, one will find it convenient to swim and practice water sports because the dry season will guarantee sunny weather and calm sea. There are less tourists from March to May, November because some of the roads and activities might be closed due to the rain.
The Bush and Beach Luxury Holiday Safari can be viewed as appropriate for all travelers. The romantic setting of the luxury lodges, private game drives, and the relaxing beach at Diani Beach will be appealing to the couples.
Much as the children will be able to enjoy interactions with dangerous and wild animals in Hell’s gate and the Masai mara reserve, families will also be able to engage in a boat ride in the lake Naivasha and sand activities in Diani.
The safari is interesting and secure for solo travelers especially since there are options for guided tours as well as interaction with other travelers. Having comfortable accommodations and ensuring that every individual’s privacy is well attended to makes the trip worthwhile, as does having a blend of bush and beach experiences.
