Safari10 days / 9 nightsPrivate 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
10-Day Mara to the Coast Safari
Ten days from Nairobi to the Indian Ocean: two days in the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha and the rhinos of Lake Nakuru, Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro, a night at Salt Lick Lodge, then time to rest on the beach.
Highlights
- A full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara
- Rhinos and Rothschild’s giraffes at Lake Nakuru
- Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- A night at Salt Lick Lodge, then two nights on the beach
At a glance
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Starts / ends
- Starts in Nairobi, ends in Mombasa or Diani
- Route
- Maasai Mara – Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli – Taita Hills – the coast
- Vehicle
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Private or shared
- Private
- Best time
- Good all year; each season offers something different
- Park fees
- Included in your quote
Day by day
- Day 1Nairobi to the Maasai MaraAfter breakfast, the drive from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara, with views over the Great Rift Valley on the way. Lunch at camp, then a first game drive for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo.Overnight: Mara Enkorok or similarMeals: L · D
- Day 2A full day in the MaraAn early start with a picnic lunch for a full day across the Mara’s grasslands, looking for the Big Five and the predators: lions, cheetahs and leopards.Overnight: Mara Enkorok or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 3The Mara to Lake NaivashaBack through the Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, arriving for lunch. The afternoon is free, or take an optional boat ride for hippos and waterbirds. Crescent Island can be arranged at extra cost, subject to availability.Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 4Lake NakuruA day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park for white and black rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalo, zebras and the lake’s birdlife, including flamingos when conditions suit. Back to Naivasha in the afternoon.Overnight: Lake Naivasha Resort or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 5Lake Naivasha to AmboseliSouth to Amboseli, arriving for lunch. An afternoon game drive across the plains and wetlands for elephants, lions, giraffes and zebras, with Kilimanjaro behind on clear days.Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 6A full day in AmboseliA full day of game drives through Amboseli’s open plains and seasonal wetlands, which draw elephants, plains game and birds. Lunch as a picnic in the park or back at camp.Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp or similarMeals: B · L · D
- Day 7Amboseli to Taita Hills and Salt LickTo Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and Salt Lick Lodge, built on stilts above a waterhole. Lunch, an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary, then an evening watching animals come down to drink, even after dark.Overnight: Salt Lick Safari LodgeMeals: B · L · D
- Day 8Salt Lick to the coastBreakfast at the lodge, then the drive down to Mombasa or Diani Beach, arriving in the afternoon to rest after the safari.Overnight: Beach hotel in Mombasa or Diani, or similarMeals: B
- Day 9A day at the beachA free day on the coast: the beach, swimming, or optional extras such as a marine excursion, Mombasa Old Town or a guided cultural tour.Overnight: Beach hotel in Mombasa or Diani, or similarMeals: B
- Day 10DepartureBreakfast and some time on the beach, then a transfer to Moi International Airport, the SGR station or wherever you are heading next.Overnight: Not includedMeals: B
Price
Price on request
Starting price per person sharing. Every trip is quoted for your group, your dates and the stays you choose.
Request a quoteWhat changes your price
- How many of you travelSharing the vehicle and rooms brings the price per person down.
- When you travelLodges and the Masai Mara charge more in the high season.
- Where you stayBudget camps, comfortable lodges or luxury camps.
- How many daysEvery extra day adds a night, meals, game drives and park fees.
- Where you livePark fees differ for visitors from abroad, Kenya residents and East African citizens.
- Where we pick you upNairobi, Mombasa, Diani, your hotel or the airport.
Included
- Pick-up in Nairobi and drop-off in Mombasa or Diani
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Nine nights’ accommodation as shown, or similar
- Meals as shown in the itinerary
- Game drives as shown in the itinerary
- Park and sanctuary entry fees, quoted for your residency, as set out in your final quote
- Drinking water during the safari
Not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities such as boat rides, Crescent Island and marine excursions
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for your guide and lodge staff
Good to know
Absolutely. You can choose your destinations, duration, activities and accommodation level to match your preferences.
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