Kenya · Safari

9 Days Kenya Honeymoon Safari.

9 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Nairobi’s top attractions including Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Center
  • 02 Enjoy wildlife viewing in Nairobi National Park and Maasai Mara
  • 03 Take a hot air balloon ride over Maasai Mara with a Champagne bush breakfast
  • 04 Look out for the Big 5 and seasonal wildebeest migration
  • 05 Relax with lodge leisure time, spa options, and a sundowner experience
  • 06 Fly between destinations for a seamless honeymoon journey
  • 07 Unwind on the white sandy beaches of Malindi
  • 08 Cruise Mida Creek on a sunset dhow in Watamu

Celebrate your honeymoon with a romantic journey through Kenya, combining city experiences in Nairobi, unforgettable wildlife encounters in Maasai Mara, and time to unwind on the white sandy beaches of Malindi. This 9-day itinerary blends sightseeing, safari adventure, and coastal relaxation for a well-balanced escape.

Along the way, enjoy highlights such as the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Center, Nairobi National Park, shared game drives in Maasai Mara, a hot air balloon ride with bush breakfast, and a sunset dhow cruise in Watamu. With accommodation, domestic flights, transfers, and key experiences included, this trip is designed for couples seeking both adventure and downtime.

Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Maasai Mara Reserve for 1 Hour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Malindi, Masai Mara, Watamu, Nairobi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival In The Capital Nairobi.

Arrive at Nairobi JKIA where our representative will be waiting to receive you. After a short brief, transfer to your City hotel for Check-in. An afternoon spent at leisure. Evening head out to The Carnivore Restaurant for Barbecue Dinner. After a wonderful time, drive back to your hotel overnight.

2
Day 02

Adventure in The Capital.

Begin your Tour by heading to Karen Blixen Museum where you learn the history of Karen and the surroundings. Next Stop is at the Giraffe Center to view the endangered Rothschild Giraffes.  After head to The Elephant Orphanage for a 1 Hour Tour. 

We will then drive into the Nairobi National Park for Game Viewing but first stop at Ololo Lodge for lunch.  Spot the White and Black Rhinos, Lions,. Buffaloes among other wildlife.  At Sunset head out of the park and drive to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. 

3
Day 03

Fly To Maasai Mara

Early morning after breakfast transfer to the Wilson Airport for your local flight to Maasai Mara. Upon arrival drive to your Camp for check-in and lunch. The afternoon is spent at Leisure. Evening head out for a shared game drive searching for the Lions, Elephants, and Cheetahs among other Wildlife. At sunset drive back to Camp for Dinner and Overnight.

4
Day 04

Hot Air Balloon Ride & Night Game Drive

Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Maasai Mara Reserve for 1 Hour. This is followed by a Champagne Bush Breakfast and game viewing drive searching for the Big 5 Wildlife. During the High Season Spot the Wildebeest Migration from July to September. Evening Spent at the Camp. Have an option of enjoying Night game viewing drives at Siana Conservancy

5
Day 05

Morning + Evening Drives Plus Sundowner

This morning sleep in OR Have a Morning Game Drive followed by a bush breakfast. You will relax at the lodge swimming or at the Spa.

Late Afternoon head out for a sundowner with enroute Game Drives. Drive back to camp after sunset for Dinner and Overnight. 

6
Day 06

Fly to Malindi

Today have an early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Check out and bid goodbye to Maasai Mara. Board your local flight to Wilson Airport where you connect to your flight to Malindi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for Lunch and Check-In. The rest of the Day is spent relaxing by the pool or beach.

7
Day 07

Relaxation Day

Today is time to relax by the pool or beach. Get pampered by the Spa treatments or enjoy cocktails chini Ya Mnazi 

8
Day 08

Relaxation & Evening Sunset Dhow Cruise

Spend most of the day relaxing by the pool or taking walks by the beach. 

Afternoon head out for a Sunset Dhow Cruise at Mida Creek Watamu. This will be followed by chilling at Lichthaus

After a wonderful time drive back to your hotel for dinner and overnight. 

9
Day 09

Malindi City Tour & Flight Back Home

Today mid-morning check out of your hotel after breakfast and head to Malindi Town for a City Tour visiting the majority of the attractions. Stop over for lunch and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. On arrival connect to your flight back home.

Kindly note an extra night in Nairobi is available at an extra cost.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 5 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation

  • 2 Nights Stay at Sarova Stanley on B/ B
  • 3 Nights Stay at Spirit of the Mara on F/B
  • 3 Nights Stay at Sandies Tropical on All Inclusive. Junior Suite room
  • Meals B/B – Bed & Breakfast; H/B – Dinner & Breakfast; F/B – Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast, All Inclusive: Full Board and Selected drinks.

Activities:

  • Carnivore Barbecue Dinner.
  • Giraffe Center, Elephant Orphanage & Shopping Tour.
  • Lunch at Ololo Lodge
  • Game Drive in Maasai Mara Reserve.
  • Sunset Dhow Cruise in Watamu.
  • Malindi Half Day Tour with Lunch.

Transport

  • Airport Hotel Transfers.
  • Return Local Flights to Watamu.
  • Transport in a 4 * 4 Safari Jeep
  • Private Vehicle for Excursions.
  • Game Viewing Drives in Maasai Mara.

What's Not Included

  • Community, Conservancy, Park Entry Fees where applicable.
  • Extra Meals and Drinks.
  • Festive & Holiday Supplement
  • Tips and gratuity.
  • Anything not mentioned.

Know before you go

  • Valid throughout the year.
  • Hotels subject to a similar change based on time of booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, KE
Tour start
Nairobi, KE
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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