8 Days Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara & Diani Beach Safari
Duration
8 Days
Destination
Kenya
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
Women-Led · Custom-Made Luxury Safaris · Exclusive African Wilderness Escapes
Overview
Kenya's three most iconic wildlife and beach destinations combined in eight days: Lake Nakuru National Park for flamingos and rhinos, the legendary Maasai Mara for three full days among Africa's finest big-cat country, and a direct flight to Diani Beach for three nights of Indian Ocean paradise. The classic Kenya circuit, perfectly paced.
Trip Highlights
Lake Nakuru: flamingos on the alkaline soda lake, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe
Maasai Mara: three nights in the Kingdom of Lions with cheetah, leopard and migration herds
Direct flight: Maasai Mara to Diani Beach airstrip in 1.5 hours
Diani Beach: three nights of pristine Indian Ocean coastline and white coral sand
Optional: Wasini Island dolphin excursion, sunrise hot-air balloon over the Mara
Starts and ends Nairobi: fly into Diani, fly out via Nairobi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or the airport at 7 am and drive northwest to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving by mid-morning. Your first game drive is en route to the lodge through the park: Lake Nakuru's alkaline soda lake draws millions of flamingos and a remarkable concentration of waterbirds. Check in for lunch, then an afternoon game drive through the yellow fever acacia woodland where Rothschild giraffes roam and a thriving white and black rhino population can be tracked on foot. Look for buffalo, waterbuck and the lake's famous lion prides.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Internal flight: Maasai Mara to Diani (Ukunda Airstrip)
- Internal flight: Diani (Ukunda Airstrip) to Nairobi
- Diani Beach accommodation on a full-board basis
Not Included
- International and domestic flights (unless specified)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Kenya / Tanzania / Uganda / Rwanda visa fees
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities: hot air balloon safari ($480/person in Mara and Amboseli, $598/person in Serengeti)
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Optional activities: hot-air balloon safari ($480 pp), Wasini Island dolphin excursion ($100 pp), Maasai village visit ($30 pp)
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