A handcrafted safari combining Kenya's most iconic safari destinations with the serene beauty of the Indian Ocean coastline
Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve – Lake Nakuru National Park – Nairobi – Mombasa – Nairobi
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Your journey at a glance
| Day | Place / route | Highlights | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – transfer to Nairobi hotel | Meet & greet by a Norine Forbes Safaris representative; optional activities: Giraffe Centre to hand-feed Rothschild giraffes; Karen Blixen Museum; Kazuri Beads Centre craft shopping | Nairobi hotel |
| 2 | Nairobi – Great Rift Valley viewpoint – Maasai homelands – Maasai Mara National Reserve | Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser; descent into the scenic Great Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop for panoramic photos; afternoon game drive tracking elephants, giraffes, zebras and prides of lions; leopards and cheetahs often sighted | Safari lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara |
| 3 | Maasai Mara National Reserve | Early morning game drive when predators are most active; mid-morning to afternoon safari with packed picnic lunch; The Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino; The Great Migration (July - October): millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River; visit to a Maasai village; Optional: Hot-air balloon safari at dawn with champagne breakfast in the savannah (at an extra cost) | Safari lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara |
| 4 | Maasai Mara – drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park | Afternoon game drive; Lake Nakuru world-famous for its birdlife, especially flamingos and pelicans; rhino sanctuary home to both black and white rhinos; Rothschild’s giraffes, lions and sometimes leopards along the acacia-dotted shores | Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park |
| 5 | Lake Nakuru – Nairobi – domestic flight (1 hr) or SGR train (5 hrs) – Mombasa | Final short game drive as you exit the park; transfer to beach resort overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean; afternoon at leisure relaxing by the pool, walking along the white sands, or enjoying the warm Swahili hospitality | Beach resort in Mombasa |
| 6 | Mombasa | Optional activities: snorkeling, diving or deep-sea fishing in the Indian Ocean; visiting Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; exploring the narrow streets of Mombasa Old Town with its rich Swahili-Arabic heritage | Beach resort in Mombasa |
| 7 | Mombasa | Resort-organized activities; spa treatment; relaxing with ocean views | Beach resort in Mombasa |
| 8 | Mombasa – transfer to airport or SGR train station – Nairobi | Return to Nairobi to connect with your international flight or continue your onward journey | — |
What your journey includes
Included
- Meet & greet services upon arrival
- Accommodation on full board basis during safari, and half board/full board at the coast
- All park entrance fees
- Transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Unlimited game drives as per itinerary
- Complimentary bottled mineral water during safari
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Maasai village visit experience
- AMREF Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Return domestic flight ticket Nairobi – Mombasa – Nairobi
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance (medical, cancellation, baggage)
- Optional activities (hot-air balloon safari, water sports, cultural tours)
- Personal expenses (tips, drinks, laundry, etc.)
Your itinerary
Arrival in Nairobi
Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – transfer to Nairobi hotel
HighlightsMeet & greet by a Norine Forbes Safaris representative; optional activities: Giraffe Centre to hand-feed Rothschild giraffes; Karen Blixen Museum; Kazuri Beads Centre craft shopping
Nairobi hotel
Nairobi – Maasai Mara National Reserve
Nairobi – Great Rift Valley viewpoint – Maasai homelands – Maasai Mara National Reserve
HighlightsPrivate 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser; descent into the scenic Great Rift Valley with a viewpoint stop for panoramic photos; afternoon game drive tracking elephants, giraffes, zebras and prides of lions; leopards and cheetahs often sighted
Safari lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara
Maasai Mara – Full Day Safari Adventure
Maasai Mara National Reserve
HighlightsEarly morning game drive when predators are most active; mid-morning to afternoon safari with packed picnic lunch; The Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino; The Great Migration (July - October): millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River; visit to a Maasai village; Optional: Hot-air balloon safari at dawn with champagne breakfast in the savannah (at an extra cost)
Safari lodge/tented camp in Masai Mara
Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru (Approx. 5 hrs)
Maasai Mara – drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park
HighlightsAfternoon game drive; Lake Nakuru world-famous for its birdlife, especially flamingos and pelicans; rhino sanctuary home to both black and white rhinos; Rothschild’s giraffes, lions and sometimes leopards along the acacia-dotted shores
Lodge in Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi – Mombasa (By Flight or SGR Train)
Lake Nakuru – Nairobi – domestic flight (1 hr) or SGR train (5 hrs) – Mombasa
HighlightsFinal short game drive as you exit the park; transfer to beach resort overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean; afternoon at leisure relaxing by the pool, walking along the white sands, or enjoying the warm Swahili hospitality
Beach resort in Mombasa
Mombasa – Indian Ocean Bliss
Mombasa
HighlightsOptional activities: snorkeling, diving or deep-sea fishing in the Indian Ocean; visiting Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site; exploring the narrow streets of Mombasa Old Town with its rich Swahili-Arabic heritage
Beach resort in Mombasa
Mombasa – Coastal Relaxation
Mombasa
HighlightsResort-organized activities; spa treatment; relaxing with ocean views
Beach resort in Mombasa
Mombasa – Nairobi (Departure)
Mombasa – transfer to airport or SGR train station – Nairobi
HighlightsReturn to Nairobi to connect with your international flight or continue your onward journey
