Bush & Beach

10 Days Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West & Diani Beach

10 Days Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West & Diani Beach is a 10-day Kenya journey that pairs rewarding wildlife encounters across Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and…

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Duration10 days · 9 nights
Safari styleBush & Beach
DestinationsAmboseli National Park, Diani Beach, Kenya, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Tsavo West National Park
PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

10 Days Ol Pejeta, Nakuru, Masai Mara, Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West & Diani Beach is a 10-day Kenya journey that pairs rewarding wildlife encounters across Ol Pejeta, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara and Amboseli with restorative time beside the Indian Ocean.

The itinerary moves naturally from game drives and changing inland scenery to warm coastal days, offering an engaging balance of adventure, comfort and unhurried beach relaxation.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.
Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.
Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 1Day 1: Nairobi - Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Pick up in the morning from your hotel or the airport. Get to Ol Pejeta at around noon, settle into your camp or lodge, eat a hearty lunch, and then head out for a game drive in the evening. Get your first game drive started. The "Big Five"—elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo—call Ol Pejeta home. Following the game drive, we return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2Day 2: Ol Pejeta – Lake Nakuru National Park

Early-morning game drive in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Breakfast then leave the conservancy and start your journey through the incredible Rift Valley scenery to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Proceed to Lake Nakuru National Park, reaching your camp or lodge in time for lunch. Rest and have an evening game drive.

The colorful birdlife of Lake Nakuru National Park is well known, especially the well-known pink flamingos that adorn the lake's shores, making for a breathtaking sight. Rothschild's giraffes, black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, waterbucks, warthogs, and baboons are among the diverse wildlife and more than 450 bird species that call the park home.
Return to your hotel or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3Day 3: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara National Reserve

Enjoy your last game drive of the day in Lake Nakuru National Park, where you can see thousands of flamingos that are painting the shores pink and come across waterbucks, rhinos, and leopards among the park's varied landscapes. Once the game drive is over, leave Lake Nakuru and have lunch in Narok town before heading on to the famous Masai Mara.

Arrive Masai Mara late in the afternoon. Check, rest for awhile waiting for an evening game drive. You can see the "Big Five," as well as other wildlife like giraffes, cheetahs, and more than 470 bird species.

Return to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4Day 4: Full Day in Masai Mara

In Masai Mara Game Reserve, begin your day with an early breakfast before starting on a full-day game drive. In addition to elephants, zebras, and giraffes, the park's abundant wildlife, which includes lions, cheetahs, and leopards, will enthrall you as you enjoy the fresh morning air. Your safari adventure offers plenty of chances to see these animals in their natural environments, thanks to the pop-up roof's unobstructed views. Savor a packed lunch in the reserve while taking in the breathtaking surroundings.

You have two options for the afternoon: flexible game drives or more park exploration. Sightings of the Big Five and other amazing wildlife are well-known in the Masai Mara. Or sample the nomadic lifestyle of the Maasai people by visiting a nearby village for a fully immersive cultural experience.

Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, bringing a perfect end to your full-day adventure.

Day 5Day 5: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

Early breakfast, then check out and depart for Lake Naivasha.

You travel through the Great Rift Valley on your way to Lake Naivasha. Early in the afternoon, you will check into the Lodge for freshen up and lunch

The afternoon safari begins with a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you can see a range of birds, such as fish eagles and pelicans, and observe hippos in their natural habitat. You can take a guided tour on Crescent Island, which offers a rare opportunity to stroll among giraffes, zebras, and impalas in a tranquil, wildlife-rich setting, after a quick boat transfer. As the day comes to an end, head back to the lodge for dinner and a restful evening waiting for more adventure tomorrow.

Day 6Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

We are leaving for Amboseli National Park after breakfast at the lodge. Our safari will pass by the stunning Great Rift Valley viewpoint, which is the ideal place to stretch your legs and take in the landscape. We can stop along the way for a beautiful photo if you'd like.

As we approach Amboseli, the environment gradually changes, providing vistas of the countryside and its beauty. We will have enough time to get settled in our lodge and rest when we get to Amboseli in the late afternoon. Elephants, lions, and other wildlife that inhabit this park will be introduced to you during a game drive later in the evening as the sun sets. Dinner will be provided at your lodge, where you can eat while taking in the sounds of the African night while dining outside under the stars.

Day 7Day 7: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park

The trip from Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park is a day filled with great things and variations. Following an early morning breakfast, you will say goodbye to Kilimanjaro's imposing presence and travel through shifting terrain. A quick visit to the supernatural Shetani Lava Flows provides a window into Earth's flaming history before you check in for lunch at the lodge.

Wildlife encounters fill the afternoon with a beautiful view. At Mzima Springs, hippos and crocodiles relax in clear waters while birds sing from high up. While exploring Tsavo's extensive grasslands, you will search for its renowned red elephants, elegant giraffes, and maybe even hard-to-find big cats. The day ends with a beautiful drive back to your lodge, where you can enjoy dinner with amazing views, the perfect way to finish your safari experience.

Day 8Day 8: Tsavo West – Diani Beach

After breakfast at lodge for breakfast and check out following an early morning game drive in Tsavo West National Park.

Drives towards the most famous Diani Beach in Mombasa or use the SGR train. The town is at the coast of Kenya and has some of the best world sun kissed coastlines and white sandy beaches. Arriving late in the afternoon, drop off at your Beach hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 9Day 9: Diani Beach

After early breakfast, spend the whole day exploring the white sandy beach. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 10Day 10: Diani - Nairobi

After early breakfast, take SGR train to Nairobi, arrive in the late afternoon and be dropped in your hotel or at the airport.

Know before you go

Inclusions & Exclusions

Tour Includes

  • Private safari transport in a custom 4x4 vehicle
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Safari and beach accommodation with meals as described in the itinerary
  • Scheduled game drives and sightseeing in the itinerary
  • Park and conservation-area entrance fees for listed visits
  • Airport, railway, airstrip and inter-destination transfers described in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water while on safari

Tour Excludes

  • International flights and airport taxes
  • Entry visas, travel insurance and required vaccinations
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and accommodation staff
  • Optional activities and excursions not stated in the itinerary
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks, laundry and personal expenses
  • Items or services not specifically mentioned as included

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