17 Days Ultimate Kenya Explorer Safari & Diani Beach Vacation

  • Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Baringo, Lake Nakuru National Park, Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy, Tsavo East National Park & Diani Beach
  • Duration: 17 Days
  • Language: English, French, Germany, Italian
  • Tour type: Big Five Safaris
  • Transport: 4x4 Landcruiser Jeep
  • Accommodation: As Per Itinerary
  • Meals: FB
Experience the very best of Kenya on this unforgettable 17 day safari and beach holiday. Journey through the country's most iconic wildlife destinations, including Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, and Tsavo East National Park. Enjoy thrilling Big Five game drives, encounter the unique Samburu Special Five, visit East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and Kenya’s only chimpanzee sanctuary, admire the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, and explore the spectacular landscapes of the Great Rift Valley. End your adventure with a...

17 Days Ultimate Kenya Explorer Safari & Beach Stay Holiday

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

Experience the ultimate Kenya safari and beach holiday on this extraordinary 17 Days Ultimate Kenya Explorer Safari & Beach Stay with Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris. This comprehensive itinerary combines Kenya’s most iconic wildlife parks, conservation sanctuaries, Rift Valley lakes, cultural highlights, and a relaxing 3-night beach stay in Diani.

From feeding giraffes in Nairobi to tracking rhinos in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, discovering the unique wildlife of Samburu National Reserve, exploring the Great Rift Valley, witnessing the Big Five in Masai Mara National Reserve, and ending with white sandy beaches on the Indian Ocean, this is one of the most complete safari experiences available in East Africa.

17 Days Utimate Kenya Safari & Beach Stay Experience Highlights

This Ultimate Kenya Explorer Safari & Beach Holiday Experience combines Kenya's premier wildlife destinations with unforgettable coastal relaxation.

✔️ Nairobi city tour featuring the Giraffe Centre, Elephant Orphanage, and Karen Blixen Museum
✔️ Rhino conservation at Ol Pejeta Conservancy
✔️ Samburu Special Five
✔️ Boat safari on Lake Baringo (optional)
✔️ Rhino tracking in Lake Nakuru National Park
✔️ Two nights in the Masai Mara with a full-day game drive
✔️ Optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha
✔️ Amboseli elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro views
✔️ Overnight in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
✔️ Tsavo East's famous red elephants and Aruba Dam
✔️ Three nights relaxing on Diani Beach
✔️ Big Five wildlife viewing across Kenya's premier parks
✔️ Travel in a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with a professional driver-guide

Tawi Lodge Amboseli luxury safari Kenya

17 Days Kenya Wildlife 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)

After breakfast, drive north through Kenya’s central highlands to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

Arrive in time for lunch.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive with visits to:

The world’s last two northern white rhinos
East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary
The chimpanzee sanctuary

Dinner and overnight.

Safari Accommodation Options in Ol Pejeta Wildlife Conservancy

After breakfast, travel north to Samburu National Reserve.

Arrive in time for lunch before an afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.

Search for the unique Samburu Special Five:

Grevy’s Zebra
Reticulated Giraffe
Somali Ostrich
Gerenuk
Beisa Oryx

Dinner and overnight.

Safari Accommodation Options in Samburu National Reserve

Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives exploring Samburu’s rugged landscapes.

Look out for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, travel south through the dramatic Great Rift Valley to Lake Baringo.

Arrive in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, enjoy an optional boat excursion to observe hippos, crocodiles, fish eagles, kingfishers, and numerous water birds.

Dinner and overnight.

Safari Accommodation Options in Lake Baringo

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

After breakfast drive through the spectacular Great Rift Valley, stopping briefly at a scenic viewpoint for photographs of one of Africa’s most remarkable geological features.

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

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, 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

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

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.

After breakfast, depart for Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

Arrive in time for lunch.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive before checking into your lodge overlooking a busy wildlife waterhole.

Dinner and overnight.

Safari Accommodation Options in Taita Hills

Take an early morning breakfast before departing Taita Hills 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

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 Ol Pejeta, Samburu, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Taita Hills & Tsavo East
✅ Accommodation for 16 nights
✅ Professional English-speaking Safari Guide
✅ 3 nights 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 17 Days Kenya Safari Trip

Common wildlife sightings on this 17 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 17 days Ol Pejeta, Samburu, Lake Baringo, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli, Taita Hills, 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 17 Days Ultimate Kenya Explorer Safari & Beach Vacation

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. It covers the country’s most famous safari regions and finishes with beach relaxation, giving first-time visitors a complete Kenya experience.

  • Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru are both strong rhino destinations, so this itinerary is excellent for rhino viewing.

  • Samburu is known for its dry northern landscape and the Special Five, while the Mara is famous for high wildlife density and the Great Migration.

  • Yes. Diani is one of Kenya’s top beaches, with white sand, turquoise water, resorts, and marine activities.

  • Yes. The route, lodge levels, pacing, and beach extension can all be adjusted to match your budget and travel dates.

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