12-Day Kenya Wildlife & Coastal Walking Safari

The vibrant hum of Nairobi welcomes you as you step into the sun-drenched air at Jomo Kenyatta Airport. Our professional representative will meet you, ensuring a smooth and welcoming arrival. Your transfer delivers you to the serene, garden-filled sanctuary of The Boma Hotel, where the city's energetic pulse murmurs just beyond the lush, tranquil grounds.

This evening is for gentle acclimatization. Settle into the rhythm of Africa with a cooling dip in the pool or a sunset drink, letting the anticipation of wild adventures to come stir your imagination as you relax.
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Overnight: Boma Hotel Nairobi

Walking Details:
Distance: 1.2 miles (2km) at Nairobi Safari Walk.
Ascent/descent: Flat, paved walkways.

Awake to the urban buzz and enjoy an early morning breakfast before departing for an early morning game drive in Nairobi National Park. Watch the cityscape dissolve into the golden savanna, where skyscrapers form a distant backdrop to lions lounging in the grass. Your dawn game drive unfolds in this surreal arena of wildlife set against a city skyline, offering excellent opportunities to spot rhinos, buffalo, and grazing plains game in the soft morning light.

Later, the elevated boardwalks of the Nairobi Safari Walk place you just meters from watchful crocodiles and cryptic chameleons in their lush habitats.
Savor a feast at the iconic Carnivore Restaurant, where flame-grilled delicacies are carved tableside. The afternoon softens with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, offering a heartwarming chance to gaze into the gentle eyes of a Rothschild's giraffe and offer a palmful of pellets.

Return to your hotel, your senses alive with the day’s vivid contrasts.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Overnight: Boma Hotel Nairobi

After breakfast, your departure from the city begins, the journey carrying you southward as Nairobi’s urban rhythm fades into sun-bleached savannah. Along the way, lone acacia trees cast long shadows across the plains, while Maasai herders guide their cattle through an ancient landscape unchanged by time.

By midday, arrive in Amboseli in time for lunch, where the vast, open plains stretch endlessly beneath the breathtaking, snow-capped dome of Mount Kilimanjaro. Settle into Amboseli Sopa Lodge, its panoramic views an ever-changing masterpiece framed by the mountain’s commanding presence.

The afternoon ushers in your first game drive into this legendary park. On golden, dust-brushed plains, encounter immense herds of elephants, their monumental silhouettes etched against Kilimanjaro’s towering backdrop. Flocks of pink flamingos blush the shallow lakes, while watchful lions and graceful giraffes complete the quintessential Amboseli tableau.

As dusk descends, witness a sublime finale—the setting sun igniting Kilimanjaro’s glaciers in a fiery alpenglow, a moment of raw African beauty that lingers long after night falls.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Full Board
Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Walking Details:
Distance: 1.9 miles (3km) round trip.
Ascent/Descent: Moderate ascent to the hilltop.

Greet the dawn with an early morning breakfast before setting out on an early game drive, when the world is washed in gold. Witness herds of elephants—their forms dark and majestic—silhouetted against the rose-tinted snows of Kilimanjaro, with buffalo emerging from the misty marshes.

After a leisurely lunch, trade your vehicle for your own footsteps on a walk to Observation Hill. The ascent rewards you with a breathtaking, wind-swept panorama: a sprawling tapestry of emerald swamps, golden plains, and animal trails, all converging on the awe-inspiring, cloud-piercing peak of the mountain.

Later, proceed to your evening game drive. The air cools and the light deepens to a rich honey-gold, illuminating the final hunts and journeys of the day. As dusk settles into a velvet night, return to the lodge for a sumptuous dinner beneath a breathtaking canopy of endless African stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Full Board
Overnight: Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Walking Details:
Distance: (4-6km) of exploratory walking.
Ascent/descent: Flat.

Bid farewell to the mighty mountain with a final, breathtaking breakfast view, then journey northwest. The road dramatically descends the escarpment, delivering you into the vast, sun-drenched floor of the Great Rift Valley. Your sanctuary is the Lake Naivasha Resort, where lush, bird-filled gardens slope down to the water's shimmering edge.

This afternoon, embark on a serene boat safari, slicing through the placid freshwater lake. Glide silently past enormous pods of snorting hippos and beneath the watchful gaze of acacia trees, where majestic fish eagles launch for their prey. Your voyage culminates with a landing on Crescent Island for a singular walking safari. Stroll freely through this peaceful sanctuary, coming face-to-face with grazing giraffe, curious zebra, and gentle antelope, all with the sparkling expanse of the lake as your panoramic backdrop.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Full Board
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort

Walking Details:
Distance: 3.1- 4 miles (8-10km) of walking through the gorge and plains.
Ascent/descent: Varied, with some rocky sections and flat valleys.

A short drive delivers you to the cinematic, raw landscape of Hell’s Gate National Park. Here, you trade your vehicle for your own footsteps on a guided walk through a world forged by fire. Trek through a dramatic theater of towering red sandstone cliffs, past hissing fumaroles that vent the earth’s steamy breath, and into the cool, narrow mouths of ancient gorges, feeling the immense, sculpting power of the planet beneath your feet.

Return to the tranquil embrace of Lake Naivasha Resort for a late, well-earned lunch. The rest of the afternoon unfolds at your own pace—plunge into the cool, refreshing pool, observe resident hippos grunting from the safety of the lush shoreline, or simply lounge in a quiet garden nook, lulled by the gentle lap of lake water and the symphony of birdsong.

As evening settles over the lake, gather for a relaxed dinner at the resort, savoring freshly prepared cuisine in a serene setting as the sky deepens into twilight and the sounds of nature take center stage.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Full Board
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort

After breakfast, embark on your journey to the world-renowned Maasai Mara. The road unfolds with ever-changing vistas: the vast floor of the Rift Valley recedes behind you as you climb onto rolling, fertile plateaus. The very air begins to hum with anticipation. You'll arrive at the Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge, your hilltop haven offering breathtaking, sweeping views of the legendary savannah, in time for a welcome lunch.

In the afternoon, step into a living cultural tapestry with a visit to a traditional Maasai manyatta (homestead). Be greeted by the vibrant spectacle of warriors performing the rhythmic, athletic adumu jumping dance. Walk through the protective thorn-bush enclosure, learn about ancient customs and social structures, and witness the remarkable resilience and rich heritage of this legendary pastoral community.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Full Board
Overnight: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge

Begin the day with an early morning breakfast before venturing out at dawn as the rising sun paints the endless grasslands in gold and rose. Your morning game drive carries you across the vast, rolling sea of the Mara, where life pulses in every direction—massive herds of wildebeest thundering across the plains, watchful lion prides surveying their kingdom, and elegant giraffes silhouetted against the morning sky.

Return to the lodge with your senses full, ready for a leisurely lunch and an afternoon siesta, lulled by the gentle hum of the bush.

As the heat softens, set out once more for your evening game drive. The late light is a photographer’s dream, casting long shadows and bathing the savannah in amber and honey. Predators begin to stir, and the air fills with the chorus of the wild. Seek out the Mara’s most iconic moments—a leopard draped over a tree limb, elephants bathing in a red-dust river, or cheetahs poised for a chase.

As night falls, return to the warm glow of the lodge to share thrilling stories of the day’s encounters over a delicious dinner beneath a canopy of stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Full Board
Overnight: Maasai Mara Sopa Lodge

After a final bush breakfast, bid a fond farewell to the wild wonders of the Mara. Enjoy a scenic drive back to Nairobi, reflecting on the unforgettable memories of the savannah. You will be transferred to JKIA for your scheduled evening flight to the coast.

Upon landing at Ukunda Airstrip, feel the warm, tropical breeze replace the highland air. A short transfer brings you to the Neptune Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa, your luxurious coastal retreat. Settle into your room with the sound of the Indian Ocean as your soundtrack. Tonight, dine with your toes in the sand or at the resort's restaurant, embracing the island-time rhythm of Diani Beach.
Meals: All Inclusive (AI)
Overnight: Neptune Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa

After breakfast, your marine adventure begins. A short transfer takes you to the jetty, where you board a traditional dhow sailboat and set sail across shimmering turquoise waters toward the protected haven of Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Here, you enter a different kind of wilderness—a luminous underwater realm alive with motion and color.

Guided by expert crew, snorkel through dazzling coral gardens teeming with rainbow-hued fish. Watch for playful dolphins that often escort the dhow, and marvel as ancient sea turtles glide effortlessly through the crystal-clear waters. Midday brings a fresh seafood lunch served on a secluded island sandbank, the Indian Ocean stretching endlessly around you as warm sea breezes carry the scent of salt and sun.

Sail back to the mainland in the soft afternoon light and return to your beachfront resort. As evening settles over the coast, unwind at leisure before gathering for a sumptuous dinner, accompanied by the gentle rhythm of the ocean and swaying palms under a starlit sky.

Settle in for a relaxing overnight stay at Neptune Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa, where the sound of rolling waves lulls you into restful sleep.

Meals: All Inclusive (AI)
Overnight: Neptune Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa

Today is yours to surrender to the blissful pace of the Swahili Coast. This is your day to rest, relax, and explore Diani Beach entirely at your leisure.

Sleep in, savor a long breakfast, and let the day unfold spontaneously. Lounge by the sparkling infinity pool with a book, take a long, barefoot walk along the 10-mile stretch of pristine, white-sand beach, where the Indian Ocean washes over your feet in a warm, gentle rhythm. Perhaps explore the local craft markets or simply do nothing at all, soaking in the serene, sun-drenched atmosphere.
Meals: All Inclusive (AI)
Overnight: Neptune Paradise Beach Hotel & Spa

Savor your final moments in paradise with a leisurely breakfast overlooking the ocean. Enjoy a last stroll along the beach, collecting shells and memories. Later, you will be transferred back to Ukunda Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi.

Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted with your transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to connect with your onward international flight. As you check in, you carry with you the profound contrasts of Kenya—the golden roar of the savannah and the tranquil whisper of the sea—a complete and unforgettable African odyssey.
Meals: Breakfast