14 Days Ultimate Kenya Explorer (Bush to Coast)
Trip Highlights
Detailed Itinerary Breakdown
Week 1: Samburu Wilderness, Ol Pejeta & Great Rift Valley
Day 1: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
07:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Pick up from Nairobi and drive north across the Equator into Samburu.
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Check-in and lunch at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
04:00 PM – 06:30 PM: Evening game drive tracking the 'Samburu Special Five' along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
Day 2: Samburu Special Five Expedition
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Morning game drive tracking Grevy's zebras and reticulated giraffes.
03:30 PM – 06:00 PM: Cultural visit to a traditional Samburu Manyatta. Overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp.
Day 3: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy
08:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Drive south into Laikipia to Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
12:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Check-in and lunch at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
03:30 PM – 06:00 PM: Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and northern white rhino enclosures.
Day 4: Ol Pejeta Rhino Tracking & Predator Drives
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Morning game drive focusing on predator tracking and anti-poaching dog units.
03:30 PM – 06:00 PM: Sunset game drive across open savannah plains. Overnight at Sweetwaters Serena Camp.
Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Lake Naivasha
08:00 AM – 01:00 PM: Drive southwest down into the floor of the Great Rift Valley.
02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Motorized boat safari on Lake Naivasha among hippo pods.
04:15 PM – 06:00 PM: Crescent Island walking safari. Overnight at Enashipai Resort & Spa.
Day 6: Hell's Gate National Park Cycling Adventure
08:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Bicycle ride and guided walking tour through Hell's Gate volcanic gorges.
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Relaxation at resort geothermal spa. Overnight at Enashipai Resort & Spa.
Day 7: Naivasha to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
07:30 AM – 01:30 PM: Scenic overland journey up onto the Loita Plains into the Maasai Mara.
02:30 PM – 05:30 PM: First introductory afternoon game drive. Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Week 2: Maasai Mara Big Cats & North Coast Watamu Paradise
Day 8: Maasai Mara Big Cat Tracking
06:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Early morning game drive targeting lion prides, leopards, and cheetahs.
03:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Afternoon game drive along the Mara River ecosystem. Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 9: Maasai Mara Full-Day Exploration
08:00 AM – 03:00 PM: Full-day game drive with picnic lunch boxes by the migration crossing points.
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Sunset savannah game tracking. Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Day 10: Maasai Mara to North Coast (Watamu via Nairobi Flight)
07:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Early morning game drive and airstrip transfer.
11:00 AM – 02:00 PM: Domestic flight from Mara to Malindi / Mombasa, followed by transfer to Watamu.
03:00 PM Onward: Check-in and relax at Medina Palms Watamu.
Day 11: Ancient Gede Ruins & Mida Creek Boardwalk
09:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Guided walking tour through the 13th-century moss-covered stone walls of the Gede Ruins.
03:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Sunset canoe excursion and boardwalk stroll through the protected mangrove canopy of Mida Creek. Overnight at Medina Palms.
Day 12: Watamu Marine National Park Snorkeling
09:00 AM – 01:00 PM: Glass-bottom boat excursion to snorkel among coral gardens and green sea turtles.
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Tropical beach relaxation along Watamu white sands. Overnight at Medina Palms.
Day 13: Malindi Tropical Beaches & Cultural Tour
09:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Explore Malindi historical town and pillar tombs.
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM: Farewell beach dinner party. Overnight at Medina Palms.
Day 14: Watamu Coastal Departure
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Final beach walk and souvenir shopping.
12:00 PM Onward: Transfer to Malindi Airport (MYD) or Moi International Airport (MBA) for your return flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
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✓ All National Park, Conservancy & Marine Sanctuary Entry Fees ✓ Dedicated KPSGA-Certified Driver-Guide & Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser ✓ Internal Flight from Maasai Mara to Coast (with airstrip transfers) ✓ 8 Nights Handpicked Safari Lodges/Camps + 5 Nights North Coast Beach Resort ✓ Lake Naivasha Boat Ride, Crescent Island & Guided Bike Safari inside Hell's Gate ✓ Watamu Marine Park Glass-Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling Gear ✓ Entrance Fees to Gede Ruins Historical Monument & Mida Creek Boardwalk ✓ AMREF Flying Doctors Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover & Bottled Water |
✗ International Flights & Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) ✗ Hot Air Balloon Safari over Maasai Mara (Optional Add-On) ✗ Alcoholic Beverages, Soft Drinks & Laundry Expenses ✗ Optional Water Sports, Scuba Diving & Deep-Sea Fishing in Watamu ✗ Tips, Gratuities & Personal Travel Insurance |
