Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, be met and transferred to your Nairobi hotel.
Depending on your time of arrival, there are a number of activities in Nairobi you can do on this day. Optional extras at your own cost include visiting the Sheldrick baby elephant sanctuary, visiting the giraffe sanctuary, visiting the national museum, going to the railway museum or national archives, eating out in one of Nairobi's many excellent restaurants, shopping in Nairobi's high-end malls or bustling markets, and having a sundowner at the top of one of Nairobi's skyscrapers.
After an early breakfast, check out from your Nairobi hotel and begin your safari to Nakuru. Drive through the stunning and scenic Great Rift Valley with a brief stopover to admire the breathtaking views. Arrive at your Nakuru lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, do a game drive in Lake Nakuru National park, famed for flamingo (depending on the season), and a variety of wildlife most notably the famous white rhino. In the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Full day in Lake Nakuru National Park. Options include a full day game drive around the lake with picnic lunch, or a morning and evening game drive returning to the lodge for lunch. In the evening enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Nakuru.
After an early breakfast, check out from your lodge and drive to the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. After check in and lunch relax for a short while then head out for an introductory game drive to explore the rolling savannahs of Masai Mara. In the evening transfer back to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Early morning breakfast and depart the lodge with your packed lunch boxes for a full day game viewing across the rich tree studded grassland and rolling hills. At lunchtime, our guide will pick a scenic (and safe) spot where you will enjoy your lunch and hear animals howling, birds chirping and the mighty Mara River flowing across the savannah bringing life to the park. After watching more of the spectacle that never gets dull, visit the Masai village for a cultural tour. After the cultural tour, transfer back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay in Masai Mara
Note* on this day clients can choose to have morning and afternoon game drive. This can be arranged the day before with our driver guide
Masai village visit
A visit to a Maasai Boma (Masai village tour) is an interesting experience. On arrival at the village, you can expect to be greeted in the traditional manner, excited children and adults welcome you with song and dance, and one of the dancers will jump up and down gracefully. The jumps are several feet high and as they jump higher the singers will raise the pitch of their voices. You will be invited to try jumping - (dancing), too. Thereafter receive a warm welcome into the unique oval, dome shaped homesteads (called Manyatta). The homesteads are made of cow dung and clay plastered over stick frames with thatched roofs, it is the job of the Maasai women to build these sturdy dwellings. Get a wonderful opportunity to learn about the history, culture and lifestyle of these Maasai. There is also the opportunity to learn about some of the customary practices, such as fire-making or beadwork, and to speak to the villagers in their homes.
OPTIONAL EXTRA EXCURSIONS in the MASAI MARA
Masai Mara balloon safari experience: 450 USD per person
Masai Mara horse riding safari: 200 USD per person
Full day in the Maasai Mara. Options include a full day game drive with a picnic lunch, or morning and evening game drives returning to camp for lunch.
Optional extras at your own cost include a balloon flight or a horse riding safari.
After breakfast, check out from your safari camp and transfer to the airstrip with game drive en-route for your flight to Diani
Flight Timing (Masai Mara to Diani)
Departs Masai Mara Airstrip at 2:30PM and arrives Diani at 4:30PM
Meet and greet upon arrival in Diani by our team, pick up and transfer to your Diani resort for an overnight stay.
Full day on award winning Diani Beach at your leisure.
EXTRA OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN DIANI:
Ali Barbour’s 'The Cave Fine Dining Restaurant" or other excellent Diani restaurants
Excursion Supplement: To be Advised upon Request
Pilli Pipa Ocean Experience
Early morning breakfast and departure at 7:30 am for the full day Pilli Pipa Ocean Experience. Drive to Shimoni jetty to arrive at about 8.30am. On arrival, board our Arabian Style dhow with comfortable seating. Welcome on board by a cheery crew who will serve you with Kenya coffee or tea with biscuits. Full briefing of all facilities and programme on boarding. Motor and or sail as you look for dolphins past Mpunguti ya Juu & Mpunguti ya Chini on your way to Kisite National Marine Park. Guided snorkeling in the protected waters, as guides safely show the many varied fish and coral. Assistance is given with additional use of life rings and buoyancy jackets if required.
Two snorkeling sites visited or extended snorkeling time, depending on the weather. Return to a private residence for a delicious Seafood Banquet. Chicken and vegetarian options available. Lunch is served in a private garden by Swahili ladies and includes beer, wine and soft drinks. Try some of our Citronella Tea made from fresh lemon grass grown by Harm on the island. There is the opportunity to look through our Marine Literature and identify the creatures that you have seen. Relax away from the hustle of everyday life with our freshly brewed Kenyan Coffee, shortbread and fresh fruit. You may have time for a quick swim in the pool to cool off, then return to the bus parked nearby in the garden. Upon departure you will have a brief visit of the Shimoni Slave Caves Community project.
Excursion Supplement: To be Advised upon Request
Full day on award winning Diani Beach at your leisure.
Optional extras as before.
Full day on award winning Diani Beach at your leisure.
Optional extras as before.
Full day on award winning Diani Beach at your leisure.
Optional extras as before.
After breakfast, you'll be collected from your resort and transferred to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
Flight Timing (Diani to Nairobi)
Departs Diani at 3:30PM and arrives Nairobi at 5:10PM
Upon arrival in Nairobi pick up and transfer to your Nairobi hotel for check in and overnight stay.
Full day in Nairobi.
Optional excursions include visiting the Sheldrick baby elephant sanctuary, visiting the giraffe sanctuary, visiting the national museum, going to the railway museum or national archives, eating out in one of Nairobi's many excellent restaurants, shopping in Nairobi's high-end malls or bustling markets, and having a sundowner at the top of one of Nairobi's skyscrapers.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and be transferred to the airport for your return international flight.
