Kenya · Safari

9-Day Kenya Safari and South Coast Escape with Wasini Island

9 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore African wildlife at Amboseli National Park
  • 02 Enjoy the beautiful views of Chyulu Hills
  • 03 See Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs in Tsavo West
  • 04 Experience game drives across Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East
  • 05 Relax on the South Coast's white sandy beaches
  • 06 Board a traditional boat to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park to spot dolphins
  • 07 Snorkel at Kisite under the guidance of a professional guide
  • 08 Visit Wasini Island for lunch and a brief island tour

Sign up for this excellent introduction to Kenya's natural wonders, combining a safari adventure in the African bush with time to completely relax and unwind on one of the continent's white sandy beaches. Visit Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East for game drives and scenic wildlife viewing, then head to the South Coast for relaxation in the sun and swimming in the Indian Ocean. The journey also includes a marine excursion to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park and Wasini Island.

Sign up for this excellent introduction to Kenya's natural wonders, combining a safari adventure in the African bush with time to completely relax and unwind on one of the continent's white sandy beaches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Diani Beach, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, Wasini Island
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

  • Breakfast at your city hotel, then depart by road for Amboseli National Park.

  • Enjoy lunch at Kibo Safari Camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. On this first game drive, you may be lucky enough to encounter African wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, waterbuck, and other common animals found in this park.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli

  • Leave the hotel after breakfast for a full-day exploration of Amboseli National Park with a packed lunch. Expect to see various animals such as elephants, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife. You will also get to see different species of birds found here.

  • Return to the hotel at around 4 pm to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

  • An optional visit to Masai Village to learn about Masai culture can be arranged on this day or on Day 1.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Scenic Tsavo West

  • Have an early morning breakfast and drive to Tsavo West. Tsavo West is more scenic than its counterpart in the East.

  • Enjoy the views of Chyulu Hills.

  • Visit Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs.

  • Continue with a game drive en route to lunch at the lodge.

  • After lunch, leave for late afternoon game viewing.

Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

4
Day 04

Tsavo West to Tsavo East

  • Set out on an early morning game drive, then return to the camp for breakfast.

  • Afterwards, leave for Tsavo East.

  • Enter Tsavo East and drive to Manyatta Camp for lunch, with game viewing en route.

  • After lunch, explore Tsavo East on a late afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

5
Day 05

Game Drives in Tsavo East

  • Explore Tsavo East on a full-day game drive, or choose morning and afternoon game drives.

  • In between, enjoy the camp facilities. Tsavo East is home to elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, and other animals, as well as a wide variety of birds.

All meals and overnight stay at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

6
Day 06

Tsavo East to the South Coast

  • Wake up early for a morning game drive, then return to the camp for breakfast and prepare to leave for the South Coast, with game viewing en route. Lunch will be taken along the way.

  • Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon, then later head out for a beach walk on the beautiful white sandy beaches of the South Coast. Catch the sunset by the beach.

Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

7
Day 07

Relax at the Resort

  • On this day, you may choose to spend your time enjoying the resort's facilities, such as the outdoor swimming pool and beaches. This is a wonderful opportunity to relax in the sun and swim in the Indian Ocean.

Overnight stay at the resort.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

8
Day 08

Kisite Mpunguti and Wasini Island Excursion

  • On this day, after an early breakfast, leave for Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park and a Wasini Island excursion.

  • On arrival, board a traditional boat to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park to spot dolphins and other marine creatures.

  • Enjoy brief swimming at Kisite Mpunguti and snorkelling at Kisite under the guidance of a professional guide.

  • Proceed to Wasini Island for lunch and a brief tour of the island.

  • Return to the mainland and be transferred to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

9
Day 09

Ukunda to Nairobi Departure

  • After breakfast at your resort, continue enjoying the resort facilities as you await checkout time.

  • Check out and be transferred to Ukunda Airstrip to catch your flight back to Nairobi.

  • Arrive and meet our representative, who will transfer you to the nearby Carnivore Restaurant for a goodbye lunch.

  • Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.

Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills, Wasini Island beaches

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Chyulu Hills, Wasini Island beaches

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 7 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide throughout the safari

  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary

  • Transport in a four-wheel safari van

  • Park entrance fees

  • Drinking water while on safari

  • All meals as stipulated in the itinerary

  • Airport and hotel transfers

  • Local flights

What's Not Included

  • Guide tips

  • Extra activities like Masai village visits

  • Travel insurance and medical cover

  • Extra activities at the resort

  • Accommodation before the safari starts

  • Accommodation after the safari ends

  • International flights

  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

  • Anything not mentioned in the package

Know before you go

  • This is a private beach and bush safari.

  • The tour can depart at any time as long as 2 people book.

  • The tour can be customized to fit your personal preferences.

  • Hotels are mid-range 3/4-star rated. They can be upgraded to five-star luxury at an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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