Highlights Kenya and Diani Beach (15 days)
Our 15 days Highlights of Kenya trip brings you the highlights of Kenya. Expect to see the best of wildlife in Maasai Mara, thefFlamingos of Lake Naivasha, rhino watching at Solio Rhino Sanctuary, the famous elephant herds of Amboseli, big game in Tsavo East and relaxing at Diani beach at the coast.
This trip specifically includes the most important and well-known national parks and other places of interest of Southern Kenya: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate National Park, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park and Diani Beach.
Highlights
- Game drives (safaris) in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The Maasai Mara is famous for its large herds of wildebeest and zebras and large prides of lions
- Take a guided boat cruise on Lake Naivasha, including a visit to Crescent Island
- The millions of Greater and Lesser Flamingos which gather at Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru.
- View the White Rhinos in Lake Nakuru
- Rhino watching at Solio Rhino sanctuary
- Make a walk or cycle on the plains of the beautiful Hell’s Gate National Park with magnificent landscapes
- Viewing the largest herdes of elephants in Amboseli National Park and magnificient views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania
- Enjoy the great wildlife viewing in pristine wilderness in Tsavo East National Park, home to the Big 5
- Relax at the Diani Beach
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Route
Day to day program
Nairobi Airport - Nairobi
Arrival at Nairobi airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.
Included: airport transfer
Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast transfer to Kenya's most famous reserve, Maasai Mara. In the afternoon make a short game drive near the camp.
On your way to Maasai Mara enjoy the beautiful and colourful villages and surroundings you are driving through. You will also drive through the Rift Valley with its magnificent landscape.
In addition to the enormous herds, the other animal species are abundant and that is why the Maasai Mara remains one of the best safari areas in the world!
Included: game drive
Maasai Mara National Reserve
After an early breakfast you will have a full day of game drives
Based on the time of the year you travel to Kenya, you may be treated for the "big migration". This is the migration of thousands of wildebeests and zebras that takes place every year between the Serengeti in Tanzania and the Maasai Mara in Kenya. In addition, the large herds attract many other animal species especially predators.
Included: game drive
Maasai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park
Early morning game drive in the Maasai Mara. Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park afterwards. Afternoon game drive in this beautiful park.
Lake Nakuru park is covered with acacia forests, interspersed with grassy plains and is rich in a variety of wildlife like; impalas, buffaloes, waterbucks, Rothschild giraffes. You may see the rare Colobus monkey as well as the white and black rhino. Apart from that, spotting the 'Big Cats', lions and leopards, will be at the top of your day’s wish lost as well.
Included: game drives
Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha
Transfer to Lake Naivasha. Boat trip on the lake in the afternoon. Walk on Crescent Island among the animals.
Discover how enormous the lake is, with all the animals that live in and around. Not only the hippos and water birds, but also small animals are regularly seen on the marshy shores of the lake.
Included: boat trip
Lake Naivasha - Hell`s Gate National Park - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast you can go for an excursion to Hell's Gate National Park. Here you do a walk or cycle on the plains of this beautiful park with magnificent landscapes.
Cycle or walk between the zebras, antelopes and other (harmless) wild animals.
The true fanatical hikers can reach the end of the valley, near the Central Tower, accompanied by a local ranger in the Ol Njorowa Gorge. You walk along a narrow path, between the steep rock faces to the hot springs.
Included: cycling or walking through Hell’s Gate NP
Lake Naivasha - Amboseli National Park
After an early breakfast transfer to Amboseli National Park. En route you will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
In the late afternoon the first encounter with the wildlife around Lake Amboseli takes place, at a swamp that attracts many animals every day. In clear weather you have a chance to see the magnificent view of the snowy peaks of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro at 5.895 meters high.
Included: game drive
Amboseli National Park
After breakfast you will go on safari in the Amboseli National Park. During the full day game drive you can enjoy the large herds of elephants that go daily to the swamp for food and their 'bathing ritual'. An impressive experience that will definitely mesmerize you.
The park offers a multitude of wildlife, such as the waterbuck, antelope, buffalo, ostrich, wildebeest and zebra. The landscape is also characterized by the many green coloured marshes interspersed by dry savannah plains. Because of the ever-present water you will find many exotic water birds, pelicans and ospreys, an ideal place for the bird lovers.
Included: game drive
Amboseli National Park - Tsavo East National Park
After a good breakfast the guide will bring you to Tsavo East National Park. Along the way you will pass many villages and colourful markets. Because of the fertile soil and water of the Kilimanjaro you will see a lot of agriculture in this area.
Lunch is served in the restaurant from where you have a good view over the watering hole. After lunch you can relax by the pool overlooking the watering hole and cool down while watching the animals come by. Game drive in the afternoon.
Included: game drive
Tsavo East National Park
Full day game drive in Tsavo East National Park, a park with a varied ecosystem, from wetlands, natural springs to huge lava rock formations.
Regularly you see large herds of elephants cross your path where their red colour vividly stands out. The Big Cats like the lion, leopard or perhaps the cheetah can also be spotted. Various antelope species such as the hartebeest, the little kudu, the Grant's gazelle and the Gerenuk will attract your attention.
Included: game drive
Tsavo East National Park - Mombasa (Diani Beach)
Early morning game drive to catch the active early birds. After the game drive head back to the lodge for breakfast and afterwards depart to the beach location Diani Beach.
See the mangroves on the way as well as palm trees.
Included: game drive
Diani Beach
Full day at the beach. Activities choose from the ones suggested by the lodge or as your contact person in advance to arrange your choice of activities while at the beach.
Optional activities, shopping at the Diani Beach Shopping Centre, snorkelling, diving, Diani Beach Art Gallery, etc.
Diani Beach
Full day at the beach. Activities choose from the ones suggested by the lodge or as your contact person in advance to arrange your choice of activities while at the beach.
Optional activities, shopping at the Diani Beach Shopping Centre, snorkelling, diving, Diani Beach Art Gallery, etc.
Diani Beach
Full day at the beach. Activities choose from the ones suggested by the lodge or as your contact person in advance to arrange your choice of activities while at the beach.
Optional activities, shopping at the Diani Beach Shopping Centre, snorkelling, diving, Diani Beach Art Gallery, etc.
Accommodations
Legend: BB = Bed and Breakfast / HB = Half Board / FB = Full Board
Prices 2024
Price on request, please send an email to mail@kazingatours.com
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodations with meals mentioned
- Bottled drinking water
- Private 4x4 custom built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
- Entrance fees to the included National Parks
- Activities mentioned as included
Excludes
- Flights
- Visa
- All optional activities
- Insurances
- Meals not mentioned and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
A certificate proving that you have received a yellow fever vaccination is obligatory. Furthermore all required inoculations must be recorded by your health practitioner on a valid vaccination certificate. You must carry this document with you throughout the tour. All visitors should take malaria prophylactic drugs. We also advise that you bring a mosquito repellent with you. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for up to date requirements, inoculations and personal recommendations!
Normally you need the following vaccinations (but please always consult a doctor):
- Yellow Fever (you must have this can even be checked on arrival, especially when flying within East Africa)
- DTP
- Hepatitis
For Malaria you need to take tablets, Malarone or Lariam. Malarone is mostly used (please always consult a doctor).
Hygiene is not at the same standard as in your home country, so we advise you to bring a disinfectant cream with you. Always drink bottled water instead of tap water.
On arrival on the airport our guide will be there waiting for you. During safari we use custom made safari vehicles, custom made for an optimal view of the wildlife. Safari vehicles (and small aircrafts) provide limited space for luggage. It is therefore recommended to travel with light bags since bulky suitcases will overload and might be difficult to be taken on board.
Kenya visa information
The Government of Kenya has an online visa application. When you are visiting Kenya you must apply for a visa online:
- Go to the website from Kenya Online Visa.
- Fill in the form (normally you need an “ordinary” visa, single entry) and pay online with your credit card.
- The Kenyan authorities will send you the visa in the email after they have approved your application (please check you SPAM folder too)
- Print this visa twice (2 copies) and bring it with you when you arrive at the overland border or at Nairobi or Mombasa International Airport.
Some nationalities do not require a visa, please check this in advance.
For more detailed information, please check FAQ on the website.
In most of the cities it is possible to withdraw money from an ATM. Travelers Cheques are not widely accepted and it is very difficult or impossible to pay by credit card outside the cities. The US dollar is traditionally the hard currency of preference. We advise to bring some Dollars for daily expenses and tips.
Dollar bills should not be older than 10 years.
The unit of currency is the Kenyan Shilling. Please check the latest exchange rates before you go to your destination. This will be a guideline. Please note you will get a better exchange rate in the bigger cities.
We advise you to apply for a Flying Doctors membership. The membership provides a quick and reliable air evacuation and medical care if needed.
AMREF Flying Doctors offers 2 covers (Annual and Short Term). You can choose between the Maisha Silver (Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar), Maisha Gold (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi) or Maisha Platinum (Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and Ethiopia).
Please check out the AMREF Flying Doctors website for more information and to become a member.
The national language of Kenya is Swahili but English is widely spoken and is the main language in the tourist areas.
A valid passport is mandatory (passport must be valid for at least 3 months after re-entry) and visa requirements for all countries you are planning to visit should be checked before you travel.
To make the most of your visit to the game reserves and national parks, we advise you to carry binoculars and field guides.
Photographers will need a zoom lens for wildlife (70-300 or more). Please make sure to carry enough memory cards with you. Toiletries and other essentials can be bought in the cities.
A torch (flashlight) can proof to be very useful
Please mind that washrooms along the road are sometimes not to European standards, for example squatting toilets, no flushing toilets or no toilet paper available. Like the locals say: T.I.A. This Is Africa.
Bathroom facilities and accommodations can be more basic when traveling on a medium to low budget. In the eco lodges mind that the water reserves are limited and in most cases there are no sockets in the room, but you can always charge your devices at the reception.
Tipping will always be appreciated. It is normal to tip 5-10% in hotels and restaurants. Guides, drivers and carriers should always be tipped. Indication: for carriers USD 1-3 and for your driver/guide USD 5-15 per day, depending on the group size, number of days and your satisfaction.
The Lonely Planet and Bradt Travel Guide are the most detailed guidebooks for Tanzania. For wildlife, the best guidebook is ‘Watching Wildlife East Africa’ from the Lonely Planet and The Bradt ‘East African Wildlife’. For birding, the best guidebook is ‘birds of East Africa’. It is advisable to get the most updated copy.
