Embark on an 18-day journey through Kenya's most iconic landscapes with Kendirita Tours & Travel, your trusted travel partner. This itinerary combines luxury safaris, active adventures, cultural immersion, and beach leisure, offering Australian travelers an unmatched experience of wildlife, mountains, and the Indian Ocean coast. From The Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park to the Mount Kenya Safari Club, Masai Mara's Big Five, and Diani Beach, each day is meticulously planned for adventure, comfort, and unforgettable memories.
Ideal Traveler Profile:
Perfect for active families, adventure seekers, wildlife photographers, and couples or small groups who enjoy luxury, nature, and immersive experiences.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi — City Hotel
VIP airport transfer to Nairobi city hotel. Evening at leisure.
Day 2: Nairobi City Tour & Welcome Dinner
Explore Nairobi highlights including the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, and a guided city tour. Lunch at a local restaurant with vegetarian options. Evening welcome dinner at a top restaurant (e.g., Fogo Gaucho).
Day 3: Nairobi — Aberdare National Park — The Ark Lodge
Drive (~3—4 hours) to Aberdare National Park. Afternoon at Ark Lodge overlooking a floodlit waterhole, ideal for wildlife photography and spotting elephants, buffalo, and other animals.
Day 4: Aberdare — Samburu National Reserve
Drive north (~350 km, 6—7 hours). Afternoon game drive spotting the Samburu Special Five. Dinner at luxury lodge.
Day 5: Samburu — Full-Day Safari & Cultural Visit
Morning and afternoon game drives. Visit a local Samburu village to experience traditional dances, beadwork, and daily life. Overnight at lodge.
Day 6: Samburu — Mount Kenya Region
Drive south (~250 km, 5 hours). Afternoon at a mountain-base lodge. Optional nature walk.
Day 7: Mount Kenya Safari Club — Luxury and Adventure
Spend the full day at Mount Kenya Safari Club. Enjoy guided nature walks, horseback riding, golf at the scenic 9-hole course, archery, tennis, squash, and spa treatments. Photography opportunities abound with alpine scenery, Mount Kenya views, and local wildlife.
Day 8: Mount Kenya — Lake Nakuru National Park
Drive (~200 km, 4—5 hours) to Lake Nakuru. Afternoon game drive featuring flamingos, rhinos, lions, and giraffes. Overnight at lodge overlooking the Rift Valley lake.
Day 9: Lake Nakuru — Masai Mara National Reserve
Drive (~225 km, 5 hours). Evening game drive for the Big Five. Overnight at lodge.
Day 10: Masai Mara Full-Day Safari & Migration Experience
Morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras (seasonal). Optional picnic lunch in the bush.
Day 11: Masai Mara — Lake Naivasha
Drive (~250 km, 5—6 hours). Afternoon boat ride and Crescent Island walk. Overnight at lakefront lodge.
Day 12: Lake Naivasha — Amboseli National Park
Drive (~320 km, 6 hours). Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro and elephants. Overnight at luxury lodge.
Day 13: Amboseli — Tsavo National Park — Mombasa Train
Drive (~200 km, 4—5 hours) to Tsavo National Park. Afternoon game drive. Board Voi—Mombasa train (~4—5 hours) for a scenic coastal journey. Transfer to Diani Beach (~1.5 hours).
Day 14—17: Diani Beach Leisure & Activities
Four nights at luxury beachfront resort. Activities include snorkeling, diving, dhow cruises, beach walks, spa treatments, and optional Wasini Island excursions. Evenings feature fresh seafood and Swahili cuisine.
Day 18: Diani — Nairobi — Departure
Fly back to Nairobi (~1 hour). Day-use hotel available to freshen up before your international departure.
