Kenya Safari & Beach Vacation

11 Days / 10 Nights

Kenya Safari & Beach VacationKenya Safari & Beach Vacation

We invite you to journey with us on this classic tour of Kenya, East Africa that has been crafted to allow the traveler to have a taste of the best this region has to offer. Engage all of your senses on safaris at world class nature reserves where you will experience the serenity of the natural beauty of the area, become exhilarated with the sights and sounds of the animals and enjoy cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds. After following in the footsteps of explores, writers and adventurers you will be ready to relax or choose from a variety of water sports at one of the top 20 beach resorts worldwide!

Daily departure, year round

Journey's Highlights »

Get your first glimpse of spectacular wildlife on Kenya’s top rated and most famous reserve, the Maasai Mara!

  • Follow in the steps of Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark when you explore the Amboseli National Park and stay at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge nestled in the shadow of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
  • Immerse yourself in the awe inspiring Serengeti where your guide will take you to the areas with the highest concentration of animals, looking for the magnificent black-maned lions.
  • Choose to travel during the world famous spectacle of the annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, thousands of zebra and many other species that follow the rains and succulent new grass.
  • Relax at one of Kuoni’s top 20 beach destinations worldwide. Enjoy a two day stay at the all inclusive Voyager Beach Resort overlooking the white sands of Nyali Beach.
     

Included in Your Journey »

Accommodations:
  • 1 night in Nairobi at the Jakaranda Hotel
  • 3 nights in Masai Mara at the Ashnill Mara Camp
  • 1 night in Lake Naivasha at the Naivasha Sopa Lodge
  • 2 nights in Amboseli National Park at the Amboseli Serena Lodge
  • 3 nights in Mombasa at the Voyager Beach Resort

Meals and Transportations & Sightseeing:

  • Meals as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Transportation on safari will be in a private chauffeur driven safari minibus with a pop up roof for easy game viewing & photography.
  • Services of a professional driver-guide
  • Guaranteed window seat.
  • Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle.
  • On safari accessories in each vehicle: First-aid kit, wildlife books, cools box and fire extinguisher.
  • Beach stay on all inclusive basis
  • All transfers
  • All park fees

Other:

  • All Government taxes and levies.
  • 24 hours stand-by contact number.

Not Included:

  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes
  • All items of personal nature e.g. telephone call bills, fax/email bills etc.
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 5.00 - $ 10.00 per person per day for driver-guides).
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Any local or international flight and departure taxes
  • Laundry services
  • Any other item(s) not included in our itinerary
  • Visa fees

Itinerary

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  • Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN NAIROBI

    Welcome to Kenya! Arrive in Nairobi. Transfer to your hotel.
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    Jambo! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by a Spiced Destinations representative who will assist with the transfer to Jacaranda Hotel for an overnight stay. The Jacaranda Hotel is a landmark of calm and tranquility nestled on four acres of beautifully landscaped lawns surrounded by lush gardens and Jacaranda trees.

  • Day 2 - NAIROBI / MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

    After breakfast, depart to Maasai Mara arriving for lunch at your lodge. Afternoon game viewing drive returning later as the sun sets for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
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    After breakfast, depart for Maasai Mara. You will enjoy a beautiful lunch at the lodge and then set out for an afternoon game drive catching your first glimpse of Kenya’s spectacular wildlife. Maasai Mara is Kenya’s most famous wildlife reserve, much like the setting for the film “Out of Africa”. It is a classic Savannah – grasslands, where animals are plentiful and the vistas spectacular. In this dreamlike land, animals live in freedom, and the Maasai tend their cattle, all sharing the same land with minimal conflict. As the sunsets you will arrive back at the lodge for dinner. Overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D)

  • Day 3 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

    You will have a wonderful full day of a game viewing and overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D)
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    Embrace another full day of game drive viewing at the Maasai Mara game reserve which is inhabited by many of Africa's most popular wild animals, including lion, cheetah, elephant, leopard, black rhino and hippo. There are also over 500 resident species of birds in the park including ostrich, larks and sun-birds as well as the lovely Lilac-breasted Roller. The area is famous for rolling grasslands and for the Mara River, which runs through the reserve from north to south. Overnight at the lodge (B, L, D)

  • Day 4 - MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

    Enjoy another fabulous full day of with a game viewing drive. Overnight at the lodge. (B, L, D)
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    Today’s full day of game drive viewing will highlight a different section of the reserve covers a total area of 700 square miles and forms part of the Serengeti ecosystem, hosting the world famous spectacle of the annual migration of up to two million wildebeest, thousands of zebra and an escort of carnivores from the Serengeti plains that follow the rains and succulent new grass. A costly trek as many of the lame, haggard and sick will fall prey to the ravening pack of predators and many more will die in the swirling flood waters of the Mara River as they try to cross it. The Mara also has one of the highest concentrations of cheetah on the continent, as well as many magnificent black-maned lions. Overnight at the lodge (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 - MARA/LAKE NAIVASHA

    Depart the Mara for Naivasha a beautiful freshwater lake with hippo colonies. Enjoy lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa. Choose to spend the afternoon at your leisure or take an optional boat ride on the lake. (B, L, D)
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    Breakfast at the lodge before departing to Naivasha a beautiful freshwater lake, fringed by thick papyrus. Lake Naivasha is one of the gems in a necklace of Rift Valley lakes, has a variety of bird life and hippo colonies. Lunch at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge. Spend the afternoon at leisure or take an optional boat ride by the lake.

    Lake Naivasha is the second largest freshwater lake in Kenya and one of only two freshwater lakes in the rift valley, the other being L. Baringo. Lake Naivasha is unusual in that it has no known outlet, normally a prerequisite for a freshwater lake! The lake edge supports dense vegetation which, in turn, supports a thriving bird population including the Grey-capped Warbler, Spectacled Weaver, Brimstone Canary and Red-billed Fire finch. All told the area has a bird list of over 350 species. In the afternoon, we will visit hells gate returning later to the lodge for overnight. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 - LAKE NAIVASHA / AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

    Depart the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for a tour of the Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. This park covers 150 square miles and supports over 50 species of mammals and 400 species of birds. Years ago this local was featured in the writings of Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark. (B, L, D)
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    After breakfast, depart to Amboseli National Park, located at the foot of Africa's highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. The snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rises above a saucer of clouds and dominates every aspect of Amboseli. This park covers only 150 square miles, but despite its small size and its fragile ecosystem, it supports a wide range of mammals (well over 50 of the larger species) and birds (over 400 species). Years ago this was the locale around which such famous writers as Ernest Hemingway and Robert Ruark spun their stories of big-game hunting in the wilds of Africa. This too, is part of Maasai land, and it’s not unusual to see the proud Maasai warrior or small children tending their cattle as you traverse their territory. In this land, animal and man have learned to coexist and thrive together, despite the harsh conditions.

    Located in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, beside a copse of giant acacia trees and a gently flowing natural spring, stands Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. With Kilimanjaro 19,340 foot snow-capped summit presiding over the landscape, the setting is unrivaled. All around the lodge roams the wildlife that has made East Africa legendary – lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle, and wildebeest. The lodge is influenced by native Maasai architecture, and is in perfect harmony with its environment. Beautifully-landscaped gardens, unique guest services and exceptional amenities enhance the distinctive ambiance. The uniquely constructed Ivory Class guest rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, that are individually appointed with authentic Africana murals painted by a renowned local artist and convey a distinctive Maasai Manyatta mood. The rooms are grouped in the manner of a Maasai village, each room enjoys a view of either majestic Mount Kilimanjaro or the expansive Amboseli plains which are home to herds of elephant that feed on the large, feathery acacia trees. Overlooking the saltlick and floodlit waterhole, the open air dining room serves guests sumptuous international menus, buffets and barbecues alongside authentic African dishes. A full service bar and refreshing outdoor pool are some of the other luxuries one is expected to find at this lodge. (B, L, D)

  • Day 7 - AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

    Visit the Amboseli National Park and overnight at the Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. (B, L, D)
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    Continue this amazing experience, enjoying the grounds of the lodge and visiting the Amboseli National Park. (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 - AMBOSELI / MOMBASA

    Depart Amboseli and journey to Mombasa where you will check into the Voyager Beach Resort and enjoy and afternoon of rest and leisure. (B, L, D )
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    Today marks the end of your bush expedition. Have breakfast at your lodge after which you will check out.

    Your driver guide will meet you at the lobby, and after packing all your bags in the customized safari minibus, depart Amboseli with a game drive. You will then rejoin with the Nairobi – Mombasa highway and head for Mombasa. Arrive at the Voyager Beach Resort for check in followed by lunch. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. (B, L, D)

  • Day 9 - MOMBASA (All inclusive Resort)

    For the next two days you will revel in the all inclusive amenities at “The Voyager Beach Resort” situated at the perfect location overlooking the white sands of Nyali Beach. This beach resort in Kenya, East Africa has been heralded as the most comfortable and exciting resorts on the western seaboard of the Indian Ocean. (B,L,D)
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    With its 3 restaurants, 3 swimming pools, endless array of exciting family activities, a professional diving school and its own Watersports Center, Voyager Beach Resort really does have something for everyone, and has been rated one of Kuoni's top 20 beach destinations worldwide. (B, L, D)

  • Day 10 - MOMBASA (All inclusive Resort)

    Continue with your stay at the Voyager Beach Resort, where you may choose to relax or participate in a variety of inclusive activities. There are also optional day trip excursions available. Please inquire about additional fees for the tours that my interest you. (B, L, D)
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    You have another full day to enjoy the fabulous Voyager Beach Resort the western seaboard of the Indian Ocean, with numerous inclusive activities to choose from to please all ages and interests. In addition, there are several optional day trip excursions to choose from. Please let us know if you are interested in receiving more information regarding the tours and fees that are offered. (B, L, D)

  • Day 11 - MOMBASA / DEPART KENYA

    Check out of the Voyager Beach Resort. Relax by the pool or on the beach until late afternoon. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi to connect with your international flight home. (B)
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    After you have enjoyed your breakfast at the resort, please check out. You are welcome to relax by the resort’s pool side or by the beach until the late afternoon. Later you will be met by your driver guide who will transfer you to Moi International Airport for your flight to Nairobi to connect with your international flight back home. (B)

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