7 Days Classic Kenya Bush & Beach Safari
Experience the best of Kenya in one unforgettable journey. Discover the wildlife of Maasai Mara, the beauty of Lake Naivasha, the elephants of Amboseli, the wilderness of Tsavo East, and finish your adventure on Kenya's stunning Indian Ocean coast.
Overview
This 7-day Bush to Beach Safari combines Kenya's most famous wildlife parks with the relaxing beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Your adventure begins in the world-famous Maasai Mara, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration. Continue to the peaceful shores of Lake Naivasha for a scenic boat ride and a guided walk on Crescent Island.
Next, travel to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. From there, continue to Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya's largest and oldest parks, where you'll search for the famous red elephants and many other wild animals.
The journey ends on Kenya's beautiful coast, where white sandy beaches and the warm Indian Ocean offer the perfect place to relax after your safari.
Whether you're travelling as a couple, with family, or with friends, this safari offers the perfect balance of wildlife, adventure, scenery, and relaxation.
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your Olifant Safaris guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nairobi airport before beginning the journey to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Drive through the beautiful Great Rift Valley and the Maasai town of Narok before arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. Later in the afternoon, head out on your first game drive across the Mara plains. Keep your camera ready as you search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and many other animals. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Day 2: Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara
Spend the whole day discovering the incredible wildlife of the Maasai Mara. With a packed picnic lunch, you'll explore different parts of the reserve in search of the Big Five and many other animals. If you're visiting between July and October, you may witness the famous Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River. Enjoy lunch under an acacia tree before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, leave the Maasai Mara and travel towards the beautiful Lake Naivasha. Enjoy scenic views as you pass Narok and Mount Longonot before arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat ride across Lake Naivasha where you may spot hippos and a variety of birdlife. Later, enjoy a guided walk on Crescent Island, where you'll walk safely among giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and gazelles in their natural habitat. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through one of Kenya's most beautiful parks. Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. You may also see lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and many bird species before returning to your lodge for dinner.
Day 5: Discover Amboseli National Park
Start the day with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views across Amboseli's plains, swamps and elephant herds. After breakfast, spend some time relaxing at the lodge before heading out for another afternoon game drive. As the sun sets behind Mount Kilimanjaro, enjoy another unforgettable evening in the African wilderness.
Day 6: Amboseli to Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, continue your safari to Tsavo East National Park. Drive alongside the famous Yatta Plateau, the world's longest lava flow, before arriving at the park. After lunch, head out on an afternoon game drive in search of Tsavo's famous red elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, leopards, hippos, crocodiles and many bird species. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: Tsavo East to Kenya's Coast
Enjoy one final early morning game drive before breakfast. After checking out, leave Tsavo East and travel towards Kenya's beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. Arrive at your beach resort in Mombasa, Diani or the North Coast in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing on the white sandy beaches or enjoying the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. This marks the end of your unforgettable Bush to Beach adventure with Olifant Safaris.
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