Kenya · Safari

12-Day Kenya Safari and Mombasa Beach Tour with Big Five Game Drives

12 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace
Mombasa Beach

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Unlimited game drives in Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo West
  • 02 Search for the Big Five and other wildlife across Kenya's savannah parks
  • 03 Boat ride on Lake Naivasha and nature walks along Lake Bogoria
  • 04 Visit Mzima Springs, Shetani lava flows, and views of Chyulu Hills
  • 05 Relax at Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa in Mombasa

Go on a 12-day tour to visit Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West, and East National Park. Enjoy unlimited game drives and search for the parks' large populations of wildebeests, rhinoceros, buffalos, lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, cheetahs, and zebras. Head towards Mombasa to relax on its beautiful beaches and indulge in water adventure sports activities.

Arise very early for a balloon ride followed by bush breakfast.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Naivasha, Nairobi, Mombasa, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Chyulu Hills, Lake Bogoria
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi Arrival and Transfer to Masai Mara

  • Pick up by the driver/guide from the airport.
  • Depart for Masai Mara to arrive just in time for lunch.
  • Have lunch and relax by the pool area.
  • Go for an afternoon game drive at 4 o'clock for 2 hours.
2
Day 02

Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

  • Arise very early for a balloon ride followed by bush breakfast.
  • After that, spend the whole day on a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five and much other wildlife that inhabits this beautiful savannah plain.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch that will be served on the banks of the Mara River.
  • Return in the evening for dinner and overnight in the lodge.
3
Day 03

Another Full Day in Masai Mara

  • Have breakfast at the lodge, then depart for a full-day game drive till 4 p.m.
  • Have a lunch break in the course of the day.

Dinner and overnight in the lodge.

4
Day 04

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Have breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Lake Nakuru to arrive in time for lunch.
  • Enjoy a short game drive and head to the camp/lodge for lunch.
  • Go for an afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight in the lodge.

5
Day 05

Lake Bogoria Excursion and Transfer to Lake Naivasha

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Bogoria carrying a packed lunch.
  • Enjoy nature walks on the banks of the lake and later have a picnic lunch.
  • After lunch, depart for Lake Naivasha and arrive late in the afternoon.
  • Enjoy a boat ride before dinner at the lodge.
6
Day 06

Lake Naivasha to Amboseli via Nairobi

  • Have an early breakfast at the lodge, and head to Nairobi's Giraffe Centre and Elephant Orphanage. Carry packed lunch on this day.
  • Drive further to Amboseli to arrive early in the evening.
  • Enjoy a game drive before checking in at the camp for dinner and overnight stay.
7
Day 07

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives in Amboseli

  • Spend the day with morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Take a break at the camp for lunch and relaxation.
8
Day 08

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

  • Depart for Tsavo West after breakfast.
  • Arrive before lunch and have a game drive.
  • Head to the camp for lunch.
  • In the afternoon, visit Mzima Springs and see the crocodiles and hippos swimming under the water, with a choice of picnic or buffet lunch.
  • Drive to the Shetani lava flows and have a view of Chyulu Hills too.
9
Day 09

Tsavo West to Mombasa

  • Have breakfast, and then enjoy another game drive till mid-morning.
  • Depart for Mombasa.
  • Carry a packed lunch for this day.
10
Day 10

Beach Leisure in Mombasa

  • Spend time at the beach in Mombasa at Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa.
11
Day 11

Another Beach Day in Mombasa

  • Spend time at the beach in Mombasa at Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa.
12
Day 12

Flight from Mombasa to Nairobi

  • Transfer to the airport mid-morning for the flight to Nairobi.
  • Upon arrival, connect with the outbound flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kenya 9 cities · 12 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees
  • All accommodation, including at the beach
  • Domestic flight Mombasa/Nairobi
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Meals, as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items - souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

What to bring

  • Passport/ID
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Torch
  • Extra clothes
  • Pain killers
  • Drinks
  • Snacks

Know before you go

  • Drink plenty of water from one of those travel water bottles.
  • Keep yourself covered from the sun.
  • Stay limber.
  • Take antimalarial medicine.
  • Bring a small medical kit with some basic needs for emergencies.
  • Get some shut-eye.
  • Take it easy on your stomach.
  • Bring comfortable sneakers, sandals, or walking shoes.
  • Bring a windbreaker or fleece jacket.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At the airport in Nairobi or at a hotel in Nairobi
Tour start
Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 12 days finish where they began, in Kenya.

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