12-Day Kenya Safari Trip & Diani Beach Holidays
Complete 12-Day Kenya safari trip with exciting visits to Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli and Diani Beach. In other words, the icons of Kenya, birthplace of photographic safaris. Since the arrival of the railroad to this country in 1900, figures such as Hemingway or Roosevelt made known to the world an inhospitable and exuberant land, speckled by the vagaries of nature.
Today, the absence of time and space remains latent among bewitching pictures of a land famous for hosting movie sunsets only interrupted by the necks of giraffes, panoramas worthy of The Lion King and the presence of the “Big Five”, or five large mammals: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinos.
On this 12 days Kenyan safari trip in East Africa (Kenya and Tanzania), you will visit the Amboseli National Park, the second most popular in Kenya, where you can take some of the most amazing pictures of your trip with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. A magical place to travel on 12-day safari in Kenya and visit Diani Beach.
No doubt that this is a special classic Kenya photographic safari tour. Amboseli safari offers the perfect location where one stands in front of the highest mountain in Africa (East Africa), Mount Kilimanjaro. On the other hand, Masai Mara gives a fantastic opportunity to witness the great migration of wildebeests including the river crossing. Kenya is one of the few East African safari countries that offer traditional cultures, beautiful landscapes, and exceptional wildlife.
12 day safari in Kenya is truly exceptional with full day game drives in Masai Mara and Amboseli both on Kenya and Tanzania border (East African countries). Both are popular for wildlife safari and combines with a tour to the incredible Ngorongoro Crater for those who have extra days.
The best highlights of this 12 Day Kenya trip adventure:
- You will feel the magic of the sunsets and thousands of animals from the Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha.
- You will take a sunset boat ride at Lake Naivasha and walk among herbivores at Crescent Island
- You will enjoy a private wildlife safari with spectacular accommodations.
- Moreover, you can stroll at your leisure on the idyllic beaches of Diani, surrounded by palm trees.
Itinerary of your 12-day African trip:
Day 1. Arrival in Nairobi
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta Airport, welcome from our local staff and transfer to hotel in Nairobi city. Certainly, it will be a wonderful feeling to discover this mythical and historical African city. So surprising and busy that it will amaze us at every step as we discover it. Meanwhile, time permitting, we will take an optional pulse of the country. Visit around the city in addition to the beautiful short trip to the so famous house / museum of Karen Blixen (writer of the book ‘Out of Africa’).
Accommodation in Nairobi at Fairview Hotel, a 4-star suburban hotel.
Day 2. Nairobi – Masai Mara National Reserve, 5~6 hrs drive
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Today, we will leave for Masai Mara driving along the Great Rift Valley floor. During the route, we will make several stops to stretch our legs and take all the necessary photos enjoying the wonderful rural landscape. Arrive in time for lunch and siesta following an exciting afternoon of adventure thanks to our tour guide, who will look for some of the points of interest in the area in order to enjoy the wildlife safari in a more genuine way. Game viewing will take us to strategic places where we can find all kinds of bird species with detailed explanations and even the possibility of spotting one of the quietest animals in the reserve: the leopard!
Masai Mara Game Reserve has vast forests, savannahs, acacia trees and rivers, all of which are home to an astonishing variety of fauna. We will see how the crocodiles sunbathe; Hippos wallow in the refreshing muddy water and laugh at the antics of monkeys as they frolic.
We will hear from a few meters how the elephants crunch the ground at every step along the forest edge and how the long-legged and graceful giraffes contemplate the plains and try to catch the best leaves from the highest branches.
Accommodation in Masai Mara Game Reserve at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
Day 3. Masai Mara National Reserve
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We will spend the full day exploring the vast savannah during game viewing drives. With more than 1,500 square km, Masai Mara National Reserve evokes the tapestry of savannas, forests and rivers that we came to Africa to find. The park is on the border between Kenya and Tanzania.
For instance, some wild animals are harder to find than others, for example the leopard. These spotted cats blend almost perfectly in tall grass and bushes, and are even harder to find in their favorite place, the trees.
From the playful monkeys to the crocodiles stalking defenseless prey, passing through the king of the jungle, we will be immersed in a unique sensory map guarded by the Maasai warriors, with whom we will create different interactions under the total respect of their culture in the best example of social trip.
We can arrange an optional hot air balloon safari at an additional cost.
Accommodation in Masai Mara at Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
Day 4. Masai Mara Game Reserve – Lake Naivasha, 5~6 hrs drive
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We continue the trip to Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive in time for lunch and siesta where we will enjoy a boat trip to discover the ornithological population and go on a walking safari on Crescent Island. After drying out completely in the early 20th century, a microcosm of crops grew out of the open land to be flooded by heavy rains that returned the lake to its original state. African paradoxes that today give away one of the most fascinating scenes in Kenya safari trips day exploring.
Accommodation in Lake Naivasha at Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort.
Day 5. Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park, 5~6 hrs drive
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Departure from the Great Rift Valley to Amboseli National Park, the second most popular in Kenya. Arrive in time for lunch. A natural spectacle guarded by the views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa. After lunch, we will continue enjoying the beauty of a safari trip in Kenya around the Amboseli until we succumb to a unique sunset only interrupted by giraffes. Or hopefully on game viewing, watch from cheetahs to buffalo to lions.
Accommodation in Amboseli at Zebra Plains Amboseli Camp.
Day 6. Amboseli National Park
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Full day exploring to enjoy all the splendor of this wonderful national park with amazing views and a lot of amazing fauna. In other words, an Eden on Earth that is the perfect base for viewing all the nuances of the area, giving a panoramic view to keep for the rest of your life.
Amboseli, along with Nakuru National Park, share second place by number of visits. in the parks of Kenya. Its privileged position next to the Tanzanian border (East Africa), allows us to enjoy views of Kilimanjaro. Home to some of the great and most feared predators in Africa, in its territory we can enjoy buffalo, lions, gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, wild boars, zebras, Masai giraffes, and baboons. Similarly, in the swampy areas of Enkongo Narok and Olokenya, the presence of herds of elephants stands out.
To clarify, the park is also one of the best homes of the Masai people who live harmoniously with the fauna that surrounds them.
Accommodation in Amboseli at Zebra Plains Amboseli Camp
Day 7. Amboseli – Mombasa – Diani, 4 hrs drive
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
We continue our trip to back to Nairobi with packed lunch boxes. We will take the famous “lunatic train” to reach Mombasa City, where we will receive a private transfer to reach the paradisiacal beaches of Diani. The rest of the day at leisure you can enjoy this little paradise of turquoise waters where the colorful boats contain hundreds of stories and walking barefoot under the coconut trees is the best reward for the wildest of adventures.
Accommodation in Diani: Baobab Beach Resort and Spa, Garden View.
Day 8, 9, 10 & 11. Resorts in Diani Beach Vacation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Full days to stroll and relax along the paradisiacal white sands beach vacation or visiting Diani beach shopping centre or explore Shimba Hills National Reserve. We will continue resting in this white sands beach paradise in our air of turquoise waters and surrounded by coconut trees.
We will have many options and water sports and activities to be able to do own during these relaxing days such as scuba diving, seeing coral reefs, kite surfing, camel riding, horse riding, golf courses, deep sea fishing, boat trips, Diani Beach art gallery or enjoy local swimming pools. Contact customer service desk for some of these optional activities which are available to combine with the Kenya safari trip.
While at Diani, south of Mombasa, you can arrange day trips including a tour to the Colobus Conservation Centre which protects Angolan black and white colobus monkey.
Meanwhile, a spectacular end of the trip in Kenya is to combine with the lively night in some of the nightclubs and bars of Diani shopping centers or visiting Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant. Enjoy visiting Galu Beach and other beach areas or walking on the beaches is highly recommended. Exploring some of the local hotels in Diani beach (luxury hotels), South of Mombasa along the Indian Ocean.
There are many rental cars in Diani where visitors can hire self-drive or chauffeur driven cars to explore the Kenyan coast the more.
Accommodation in Diani: Baobab Beach Resort and Spa, Garden View.
Day 12. Diani Beach – Mombasa – Departure
Breakfast and lunch.
Departure to Mombasa Airport or Ukunda Airport / Airstrip to take the flight back home. Therefore, you will already have been very happy for the days in this wonderful land with new sensations and emotions, which will remain marked for life. A beautiful and unique experience worth repeating very soon.
12-day Kenya safari trip price: US$ 2970 per person. Single room supplement: US$ 795
The 12-days Kenya safari trip price includes:
- Welcome to Nairobi and airport transfers.
- 1 night bed and breakfast in Nairobi at Fairview Hotel.
- PRIVATE safari trip of 5 days and 4 nights of duration.
- 5 nights beach holiday in Diani with all inclusive
- Boat trip on Lake Naivasha.
- Walking safari on Crescent Island.
- Full board accommodation during safari and on the beach.
- Local tour guide, accredited nature expert.
- Trip vehicle adapted to 4×4WD Toyota Land Cruiser safaris.
- Entrance fees to all National Parks.
- Cultural visit of the Masai village and permits from the chief of the tribe.
- Train ticket from Nairobi to Mombasa.
- Transfers in Mombasa to/from Diani Beach
- 24 hour assistance.
The Kenyan trip does not include:
- Airfare to Nairobi and back from Mombasa.
- Entry visa to Kenya at US$50.
- Tips to local staff.
- Items of a personal nature
Kenya Safari Trip Additional information
Optional: Custom extension or modification of this Kenya safari trip is possible to suit with nights at safari lodges.
Tour type: This adventure trip in Kenya is done in private, only you accompanied at all times by an expert local English-speaking tour guide / driver. Private game viewing drives are arranged in the parks.
Transportation: During the entire safari trip in Kenya, we will use a private vehicle adapted to a 4×4WD safari land cruiser / jeep.
Safari Lodges, Tented Camps and Hotels in Kenya: Accommodations are chosen taking into account their good sustainability practices. For example, they offer a local atmosphere and excellent location, to comfortably visit every corner of Kenya.
During this 12-day photographic safari (Kenya safari trip), you will spend the nights in luxury safari lodges, tented lodges and tented camps (depending on the category you prefer). In conclusion, be sure to advise your trip consultant of the level of accommodation you need especially in safari lodges.
12-Days Holidays in Kenya and Diani Beach
When you make the trip with African Sermon Safaris, you don’t have to worry about paying for accommodation, excursions and a large part of the meals at the destination. Definitely, you already go with everything included.
However, for small personal expenses it is important to carry some cash in your pocket. The official currency is the Kenyan shilling, although you can also take some United States Dollars and change them at the Nairobi Airport. Keep in mind that if the notes you carry are older than 1996, they may cause you some drawbacks.
On the other hand, Lake Nakuru National Park in the Great Rift Valley is a must if you want to see rhinos. This region protects these animals a lot, since they understand that they are part of its biological wealth. In addition, the lake will offer you dream landscapes full of flamingos and many other birds.
Lastly, you cannot finish your tour without going to the Masai Mara National Park. In addition to meeting animals such as lions, hippos, cheetahs, buffalo and wildebeest, a visit to this national park will allow you to meet its people, the Masai.
Finally, do you need any more excuse to start preparing your getaway? At African Sermon Safaris, we make it really easy for you. In short, enjoy it with us especially the 12-day Kenya safari trip!
Above all, we are your private and group adventure travel agency for individual travelers, families, friends, colleagues etc. Those who are looking for a different way to enjoy their dream destination. We bring you the most alternative Kenya trip safari destinations, bearing in mind the need for responsible travel of quality, trustworthy service and reasonable price.
Why go on a Kenya Safari trip?
Kenya is a fantastic destination where you will not cease to be amazed at every step you take. For instance, do you want to take a trip that you will not forget in your life? To fully immerse yourself in a totally different culture? In other words, a trip to Kenya is ideal to let yourself be carried away by the hospitable character of its people. Similarly, Kenya is a county in which a smile is enough to start a conversation and discover curiosities that only a local could tell you.
Sightseeing in Kenya is, without a doubt, discovering a destination capable of satisfying all your desires. As a result, the possibility of doing a safari in Kenya, allows you to enjoy the beauty of the landscapes and the fauna. You have a long list of animals to observe in this place, but you will probably be able to enjoy all of them if your stay is longer than two days. If you do not like the fauna of the place, you will surely fall asleep before the charm and naturalness of the local tribes, as it happens in Maasai Mara.
The Maasai are nomadic shepherds who stand out for their appearance adorned with jewels with colorful pearls, amid the aridity and drought of the place.
There are so many things to see in Kenya. Most importantly, enjoy the beaches and local cuisine in the coastal city of Mombasa at Diani Beach. If you prefer flora to fauna, you will be right visiting the country. Likewise, the experiences that await you on the Indian Ocean side of the African continent are something unique and indescribable. Explore this 12-day Kenya safari trip and experience wonders.
That is why we recommend that you speak with us, a local Kenya safari tour operator. Moreover, we are an expert with years of experience in the country who will tell you the best places away from traditional tourism. In short, enjoy Kenya safari trip in Africa, the 12-days Kenyan experience! Those with additional days can extend to Ngorongoro Crater combining Kenya and Tanzania safari.