17 Days Kenya Wilderness Getaway with Diani Beach Holiday

Estimated driving time: 6.5–7.5 hours (including stops)

You will be collected from your hotel or residence in Nairobi early in the morning, usually between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 a.m., by your professional driver-guide from Trailark Tours and Safaris. After a short safari briefing, you will begin your journey north toward the remote and rugged landscapes of Samburu National Reserve. Exclusive

The drive passes through central Kenya, gradually changing from fertile highlands to drier, semi-arid terrain. Short comfort and refreshment stops will be made along the way. Samburu’s isolated location means fewer safari vehicles, creating a quieter and more exclusive wildlife experience.

You will arrive at your lodge in the early afternoon, check in, and enjoy lunch before taking some time to rest. Later in the afternoon, usually around 4:00 p.m., you will depart for your first evening game drive lasting approximately 2–3 hours. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, giraffes, lions, and some of Samburu’s unique species.

Dinner and overnight stay at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

Game drive duration: Morning and afternoon, 6–8 hours total

You will wake early and enjoy breakfast at approximately 5:50 a.m., then head out for a morning game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak. Samburu is known for its high concentration of animals, making sightings frequent even within short distances.

During the morning drive, you may encounter elephants moving along dry riverbeds, leopards resting in trees, and antelope species such as the greater and lesser kudu. The reserve hosts most of the Big Five, with rhinos being the only species absent.

You will return to the lodge by mid-morning to relax, enjoy the lodge facilities, and have lunch. In the late afternoon, another game drive is conducted, offering a different perspective of the reserve as temperatures cool and animals become active again. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Estimated driving time: 7–8 hours

An early breakfast at around 5:00 a.m. is followed by departure from Samburu. The journey south takes you through changing landscapes and passes through Nanyuki, where lunch will be served.

After lunch, the drive continues toward Lake Naivasha, located within the Great Rift Valley. You will arrive in the early evening and check in at your guesthouse. If you wish, an optional boat ride on Lake Naivasha can be arranged, allowing you to observe hippos and numerous bird species at close range.

Dinner and overnight at Taphe Guest Resort.

Estimated driving time: 5–6 hours

After breakfast, you will visit Hell’s Gate National Park, where dramatic gorges, towering cliffs, and geothermal features define the landscape. This visit allows time for exploration and photography.

Later in the morning, you will continue toward the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving in the afternoon. Depending on the season, you may begin seeing large herds associated with the Great Wildebeest Migration, which typically occurs between July and March.

Dinner and overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp

Game drive duration: 7–9 hours

After breakfast, you will depart for an extensive full-day game drive across the Masai Mara’s rolling hills and open grasslands. The day is spent exploring different regions of the reserve, allowing time to follow wildlife movements.

The Masai Mara is renowned for its black-maned lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and vast herds of grazing animals. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the reserve before continuing with afternoon game viewing.

Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Game drive duration: Morning and full-day options available

You will begin the day with a sunrise game drive, offering excellent chances to observe predators hunting or returning from night activity. Afterward, return to camp for a late breakfast.

You may choose to relax at the camp during the late morning or continue with a full-day game drive carrying a picnic lunch. Afternoon exploration focuses on different habitats, including riverine areas and open plains.

Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Game drive duration: Full day

Another full day is dedicated to wildlife exploration in the Masai Mara. Game drives continue across varied terrain, increasing opportunities to observe predators, elephants, and large herbivore herds.

The pace of the day allows for photography, learning animal behavior, and enjoying uninterrupted time in nature. Dinner and overnight at Enkorok Mara Camp.

Estimated driving time: 6.5–7.5 hours

After breakfast, you will depart for Amboseli National Park. The drive crosses Maasai lands and open countryside. Arrival is in the late afternoon, followed by a short evening game drive if time allows.

Amboseli is famous for its close-up elephant encounters and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli.

Game drive duration: 7–9 hours

After breakfast at 6:30 a.m., you will depart with a packed lunch for a full-day game drive. Amboseli’s varied habitats include wetlands, savannah, dry lake beds, and woodlands.

The day is spent searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hippos, and birdlife, all framed by Kilimanjaro’s dramatic backdrop. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Estimated driving time: 4.5–5.5 hours

After an early breakfast, depart for Tsavo East via the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, stopping for a picnic lunch en route. Tsavo East is Kenya’s largest protected area and is home to diverse wildlife and over 500 bird species.

Afternoon game viewing includes visits to landmarks such as the Yatta Plateau, the world’s longest lava flow. Dinner and overnight at Man Eaters Lodge.

Game drive duration: Full day

A full day is spent exploring Tsavo East. You will visit Aruba Dam, a popular wildlife gathering point, and continue game drives across the vast open landscapes.

Dinner and overnight at Man Eaters Lodge.

After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West with game viewing en route. Activities include visiting Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, Mzima Springs, and the dramatic Shetani Lava Flows.

Dinner and overnight near Tsavo West.

Estimated driving time: 4–5 hours

After breakfast, depart for Diani Beach on Kenya’s south coast. Upon arrival, check in and begin relaxing by the ocean.

Dinner and overnight at Leopard Beach Resort.

Each day is spent at leisure enjoying the beach or optional activities such as snorkeling, marine excursions, cultural visits, water sports, spa treatments, and nature excursions. These days allow complete relaxation after the safari adventure.

Overnight stays at Leopard Beach Resort.

Estimated travel time: Flight or road transfer depending on arrangement

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi or onward international connection. This marks the end of your journey with Trailark Tours and Safaris.