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13 Days Best of Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday

  • Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo National Park & Diani Beach
  • Duration: 13 Days
  • Language: English, French, Germany, Italian
  • Tour type: Big Five Safaris
  • Transport: 4x4 Landcruiser Jeep
  • Accommodation: As Per Itinerary
  • Meals: FB
Experience the ultimate Kenyan adventure on this 13 day bush and beach safari from Nairobi to Diani Beach. Journey through Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru National Park, the scenic shores of Lake Naivasha, the elephant paradise of Amboseli National Park, the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park, and the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy thrilling Big Five game drives, breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, optional boat rides on Lake Naivasha, and diverse wildlife encounters before ending your journey with a relaxing stay on...

13 Days Best of Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday Experience

Nairobi City Tour, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East & Diani Beach

Experience the very best of Kenya on this unforgettable 13-day safari and beach holiday. From the vibrant city of Nairobi to the world-famous wildlife reserves of the Great Rift Valley and southern Kenya, this itinerary combines exceptional game viewing with breathtaking scenery before concluding with three relaxing nights on the white sandy beaches of Diani.

Visit Nairobi's top wildlife attractions, search for rhinos in Lake Nakuru National Park, witness the Big Five in Masai Mara National Reserve, enjoy the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha, admire elephants beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, explore the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park and Tsavo East National Park, then unwind on the award-winning beaches of Diani Beach.

13 Days Best of Kenya Safari & Beach Stay Experience Highlights

This 13-day Best of Kenya Safari & Beach Stay Experience combines Kenya's premier wildlife destinations with unforgettable coastal relaxation, offering the perfect balance of adventure, nature, culture, and beach leisure in one seamless journey.

✔️ Nairobi wildlife tour including the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Nairobi National Park
✔️ Rhino tracking in Lake Nakuru National Park
✔️ Two nights in Masai Mara National Reserve
✔️ Full-day game drive with picnic lunch
✔️ Visit the iconic Mara River
✔️ Optional boat safari and walking safari at Lake Naivasha
✔️ Two nights in Amboseli National Park with stunning Mount Kilimanjaro views
✔️ Visit to Mzima Springs
✔️ Explore the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park and Aruba Dam
✔️ Three nights on the award-winning beaches of Diani Beach

dhow in the sandy beach of Diani Kenya

13 Days Kenya Bush Safari Trip From Nairobi to Diani Beach Itinerary

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel.

After refreshments, begin your Nairobi wildlife experience with visits to:

Giraffe Centre to hand-feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet rescued orphaned elephants during their public viewing session.
Nairobi National Park for an afternoon game drive, offering a unique opportunity to see lions, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and other wildlife against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline.

Return to your hotel for overnight.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or residence. Drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly at a scenic viewpoint for photographs of one of Africa’s most remarkable geological features.

Continue through Narok Town and arrive at the Masai Mara in time for lunch.

Afternoon Game Drive

Explore the vast plains of the Masai Mara in search of: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes.

Dinner and overnight at your camp or lodge.

Safari Accommodation Options in Masai Mara National Reserve

Camp Oloshaiki Mara

Emayian Camp
Mara Simba Lodge

Ashnil Mara Camp
Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp
Zebra Plains Mara Camp

Elewana Sand River Camp Mara
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Soroi Mara Bush Camp

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Explore the Masai Mara Ecosystem

Visit different areas of the reserve, including the famous Mara River.

Wildlife Viewing Opportunities

Search for: The Big Five, Cheetahs, Hippos, Crocodiles, Topis, Elands, Gazelles, Wildebeest.

During the migration season (July–October), you may witness the spectacular crossings associated with the Great Migration.

Return to camp in the late afternoon.

Dinner and overnight

After breakfast, drive to Lake Nakuru National Park.

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Explore one of Kenya’s best wildlife sanctuaries.

Highlights include: Black rhinos, White rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, Lions, Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Baboons.

Enjoy breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the lake.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Safari Accommodation Options in Lake Nakuru National Park

Flamingo Camp

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

The Cliff Camp

After breakfast, depart for Lake Naivasha via Nairobi and the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at your lodge just in time for lunch.

Optional Activities

Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
Guided walking safari on Crescent Island Game Sanctuary
Birdwatching excursions

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Safari Accommodation Options in Lake Naivasha National Park

Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Chui Lodge

After breakfast, drive south through the scenic Kenyan countryside towards Amboseli National Park.  Your lunch will be served at the Lodge or Camp.

Amboseli national park

Amboseli National Park; covering approximately 390sq. km of swampy area boasts the largest elephant herds as they roam around the swamps and the foot of Africa’s highest mountain!

Physical attractions

Other physical attractions include Lake Amboseli, the Observation Hill which allows a panoramic view of better part of this park overlooking Enkongo Narok swamp with its schools of hippos as well as herds of Elephants! For the avid ornithologists, this swamp does not disappoint with its prolific fauna.

Wildlife

Other animals include buffaloes, hippos and a variety of waterfowls like pelican, Egyptian goose, and jacana. You equally have a chance of spotting leopard, cheetah, wild dogs, giraffe, zebra, lion, mongoose, hyrax, dik- dik, lesser kudu, and nocturnal porcupine.

After lunch relax up to 1600hrs then embark on an evening game drive, the park is famously known for being the best in Africa to get close to free-ranging elephant among other wildlife species.
At around 1800hrs proceed back to the lodge of your choice for dinner and overnight stay.

Safari Accommodation Options in Amboseli National Park

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

 Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Ol Tukai Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Soroi Amboseli
Elewana Tortilis Camp
Tawi Lodge

Spend the day exploring one of Africa’s most scenic wildlife destinations.

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Visit key wildlife areas including:
Observation Hill
Amboseli swamps
Open savannah plains
Wildlife sightings may include: Large elephant herds, Lions, Cheetahs, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Hippos, Numerous bird species.

Picnic lunch or lodge lunch depending on your preference.

Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.

Take an early morning breakfast before departing Amboseli national park with a game drive en route.

The drive will last approximately 3 hours with a brief stop at the Shetani Lava flow; the most recent volcanic activities before arriving at Tsavo west national park and have your lunch at the Camp/Lodge which shall be offered in their open restaurant overlooking a waterhole frequently visited by animals.

At 1600hours, while embarking for the evening game drive, you will have a chance to spot different wild animals such as elephants, lions, leopards, herds of buffalos and different species of birds then proceed to Mzima springs which is the freshwater source for Mombasa city.

At Mzima, Springs you have a chance to see hippos and crocodiles on a guided nature walk with a ranger. For better visibility, there is a special underwater viewing chamber at approximately 1830hrs thereafter proceeding back to the lodge or camp of your choice.

Safari Accommodation Options in Tsavo West National Park

Ngulia Safari Lodge

Ol Tukai Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Severin Safari Camp

Take an early morning breakfast before departing Tsavo West with a game drive en route. The drive will last approximately 1 hour before arriving at Tsavo East national Park in time for lunch.
After lunch you will relax then at around 1530hrs begin spotting animals where you may be able to see a wide variety of animals.

Animal expected to be spotted

Lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, serval cats, kongoni, kudu, oryx, impala, hyena, gazelle, buffalo and the “red” elephants (colored by the reddish soil which they apply on their bodies during sand bathing).

Birds

Around 500 bird species have been observed in the park, including ostrich and several species of migratory birds.
Tsavo East is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Kenya. The elephants seem to have red colour, just like many other animals in the park, which is caused by the red dust which they tend to spray themselves on against insects or parasites.

Man Eaters

The lions of Tsavo owe their fame to the book and movie “The Man-eaters of Tsavo”. Here, a few lions ate several railroad workers during early 20th century. The lions were later shot dead.
It seems the reason they attacked people was because of their dental arrangement, which made it difficult for them to tear off buffalo’s or gazelle’s meat.
At around 1830hours drive back to the lodge/camp of choice for dinner and overnight stay.

Safari Accommodation Options in Tsavo East National Park

Boma Simba Safari Lodge
Manyatta Camp
Voi Safari Lodge
Zomeni Lion Hill Safari Lodge

Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Sentrim Tsavo Camp

Satao Camp

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart for Diani Beach.

Arrive at your beachfront resort in the afternoon and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Spend the day enjoying the white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.

Optional activities include:

Snorkeling and scuba diving
Glass-bottom boat excursions
Kite surfing
Deep-sea fishing
Sunset dhow cruise
Wasini Island excursion
Visit to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy another relaxing day at the beach or explore nearby attractions.

Take advantage of your resort’s facilities, spa, swimming pools, or optional marine excursions.

Dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before checking out.

Transfer to Ukunda Airport for your domestic flight or continue to Moi International Airport for your onward international departure.

Your unforgettable Best of Kenya Safari & Beach Stay Experience comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

 

Price Includes

Not Included

✅ Pick-up Nairobi Hotel/Residence/Airport and drop-off Diani beach
✅ Park entry fees to Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Tsavo East & Tsavo West
✅ Accommodation for 12 nights
✅ Professional English-speaking Safari Guide
✅ Beach Stay
✅ Game drives in 4×4 safari Land cruiser with open roof top for viewing and Photography
✅ Meals on Full board
✅ Unlimted Bottled Water
✅ Local taxes and levies		❌ Drinks & Personal Expenses
❌ Tips & Gratuities
❌ Maasai Village Visit
❌ Boat Riding Lake Naivasha
❌ International flights

Wildlife You May Encounter On This 13 Days Kenya Safari Trip

Common wildlife sightings on this 13 days Kenya bush safari from Nairobi to Diani Beach

Amboseli National Park: Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeest, Hyenas.
Lake Naivasha: Hippos, Waterbucks, Fish eagles, Pelicans, Kingfishers.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Black rhinos, White rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, Lions, Buffaloes.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Buffaloes, Rhinos, Cheetahs, Wildebeest, Zebras, Giraffes, Crocodiles.
Tsavo: Red elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, Giraffes, Oryx & zebras & More.

Best Time To Visit

Experience a 13 days Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East Kenya safari

June to October
Excellent wildlife viewing
Dry season conditions and Great Migration season in the Masai Mara
January to March
Clear skies
Outstanding photography opportunities and Pleasant temperatures

Book Your 13 Days Best of Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday

This 13 Days Best of Kenya Safari Trip is the perfect way to experience Kenya’s diversity in one seamless itinerary. From Nairobi’s city atmosphere to the big game of the Masai Mara, the rhinos of Lake Nakuru, the freshwater beauty of Naivasha, the elephant herds of Amboseli, the wilderness of Tsavo West and Tsavo East, and the relaxing shores of Diani, this safari delivers the full Kenya experience with Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris.

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Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. This itinerary is specifically designed to finish at Diani Beach.

  • Yes. The Masai Mara offers excellent chances of seeing all members of the Big Five.

  • The Lake Naivasha boat safari is optional unless added to your package.

  • Absolutely. The combination of safari lodges and Diani Beach resorts is ideal for honeymoon couples.

  • Yes. Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris can upgrade lodges, add flights, or extend your beach stay.

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