This eight-day luxury journey takes you deep into Kenya's most iconic wildlife landscapes before rewarding you with the powdery white sands and turquoise waters of Diani Beach. From the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara, where the Big Five roam freely, to the elephant-studded wilderness of Amboseli beneath the gaze of Mount Kilimanjaro, every day brings a new and extraordinary encounter with the natural world. A sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Mara, a cultural immersion with the Maasai, a gentle boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and a scenic SGR train ride to the coast are all woven seamlessly into your experience. Our multilingual guides, fluent in English, Spanish, Chinese, German and French, ensure every moment is enriching, comfortable and deeply personal.
Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Nairobi, where your guide meets you for a safari briefing before you set off toward the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. En route, pause at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for sweeping photographic vistas across the escarpment and the vast Maasai plains stretching below. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, then head out on your first afternoon and evening game drive for a magnificent introduction to the wildlife and landscapes of the Mara.
Rise before dawn for one of the most unforgettable experiences East Africa has to offer: a hot air balloon safari drifting silently above the Mara as the golden sun climbs over the horizon and herds of wildlife move across the plains beneath you. After landing, savour a celebratory champagne bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness. The rest of the day is devoted to a full-day game drive, tracking lions, elephants, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes and giraffes across the reserve, with picnic lunch boxes enjoyed amid the wild.
After breakfast and check-out, you travel toward Lake Naivasha with a memorable stop at an authentic Maasai cultural village, where you are welcomed with warrior dances, storytelling and a genuine glimpse into the traditions, daily life and customs of the Maasai people. Continuing to Lake Naivasha, you check in at your lakeshore lodge for a hot lunch before an afternoon boat ride spotting hippos and a spectacular variety of birdlife. You then land on Crescent Island for a guided walking safari among free-roaming giraffes, zebras, waterbucks and gazelles.
After breakfast you depart for Amboseli National Park, celebrated worldwide for its vast elephant herds and the commanding presence of Mount Kilimanjaro rising along the horizon. Arrive at your lodge for lunch, then set out on an afternoon game drive through Amboseli's open landscapes, where elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes and an abundance of bird species make for outstanding wildlife and photography opportunities.
A full day is yours to explore the remarkable diversity of Amboseli, moving through swamps, open grasslands, acacia forests and dry lake beds, each habitat supporting a rich tapestry of wildlife. Picnic lunch boxes are enjoyed at a scenic viewpoint with sweeping views of Kilimanjaro before you continue your afternoon exploration of the park. Return to the lodge as the day cools for dinner under the African sky.
An early breakfast is followed by a transfer to Emali SGR Station, where you board the 09:30 train for a comfortable and scenic ride to Mombasa, arriving at approximately 14:00. Your driver meets you at the station for a one-hour road journey south to the world-renowned Diani Beach, where you check in to your beachfront resort for a late lunch and a relaxed first taste of the Indian Ocean coast.
Today belongs entirely to you. Sink into the soft white sands of Diani, swim in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or simply unwind in the beautiful resort surroundings. For the more adventurous, a range of optional activities is available at an additional cost, from dolphin tours and snorkelling at Wasini Island to jet skiing, kite surfing, deep-sea diving, spa and wellness treatments, or a stroll through local beach markets.
Your final morning offers two flexible departure options to suit your schedule. Early risers enjoy breakfast before transferring to Mombasa SGR Station for the 08:00 train, arriving in Nairobi at approximately 13:00. Alternatively, check out after breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the resort and board the 14:00 train, arriving in Nairobi around 22:00. On arrival in Nairobi, you are transferred to your preferred drop-off point or directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.
All rates are per person and vary by travel season. Choose your season below to view the applicable pricing.
| Adult, per person | USD 3,095.73 |
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