
11 Days Kenya High-End Safari and Beach
An 11-day Kenya safari and beach trip through the Masai Mara and Diani
Overview
11-day Kenya safari and beach
An 11-day Kenya safari and beach itinerary pairs Big Five game viewing in the Masai Mara with time on the Diani coast.
Explore the wild, take lots of pictures against a backdrop of some of the most panoramic scenes on the planet, and dine on delightful cuisines under the stars. Enjoy amazing and unhurried game viewing while staying at varied and well-located hotels, lodges and tented camps throughout the country, with two nights spent at most sanctuaries and more in the world-famous Masai Mara, which promises to be an undoubted highlight of the trip. Earning its name from the Masai tribespeople and the Kenyan Coast. This 11 Days Kenya High-End Safari and Beach tour promises to be the adventure of a lifetime!
Travel logistics
Start / Finish
Start
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Finish
- Nairobi
- NBOJomo Kenyatta International Airport
Highlights
What Makes This Safari Special
Big Five game viewing
Optional hot-air balloon safari
Night game drive adventure
Guided walking safari
Explore Nairobi
Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Day by Day
11-day Kenya safari and beach itinerary
On your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly met by a representative who will transfer you into the vibrant Nairobi. Spend the night at Giraffe Manor or at Hemingway’s Hotel where you and your family will get the opportunity to interact with Rothschild Giraffes. Cherish a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and adopt an orphan elephant. Take a tour of the Giraffe Centre, gain insight into the conservation efforts for the Rothschild giraffe, and even get to feed a giraffe.
After a delicious lunch, you will be transferred to Wilson airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Lewa airstrip.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy sweeps over the Laikipia plains and this extraordinary, prolific wildlife conservancy takes a pioneering approach to conservation. A popular haven for photographers, celebrities and documentary, here you will find some of the most sensational wildlife viewing on the continent.
Appreciate staying at each destination for 3 nights, allowing your family time to settle down, get to know the teams, and immerses yourselves in your stunning surroundings. If you are feeling intrepid, take to the skies in the cockpit of a Biplane and gaze at the magnificence of the mountainous slopes.
Learn the local lingo and converse with the locals in Swahili, which promises to be a very entertaining, heartwarming experience. Climb on the back of a camel and gaze into the horizon from an elevated point as you amble through lush terrain.
Watch the stunning setting sun transform from golden peach hues to pomegranate pinks and sip colorful cocktails with the sounds of the wild your personal soundtrack in the bush.
Wake up early with the sun for a game drive to connect with the hands-on conservation ethos of the conservancies, while searching for the big five learn about rehabilitation programs, tracking and collaring initiatives from your guide.
Take a scheduled light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Enjoy a game drive from the airstrip en-route to your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, followed by dinner under the stars at the lodge.
At breakfast each day, plan your day with your Camp Manager. For families with small children (our camp naturalists have a wonderful Wild Child itinerary planned for you, including learning the ways of the Maasai) how to make a fire, how to shoot a bow and arrow and even how to bead a bracelet. Take a nature walk around the camp learning to identify butterflies, animal tracks, trees, and leaves. Alternatively, you can spend time with our chefs baking cupcakes for afternoon tea.
For families with teenagers and older children, Relish an extraordinary opportunity to explore a Maasai village with an expert walking guide. Shake hands with a proud Maasai Moran, and greet him with a friendly ‘Jambo’ as he invites you into his village and his way of life. Appreciate the beautiful intricate handcrafted jewelry and perhaps take some of these unique items home for souvenirs and gifts.
Just before the golden rays strike the earth, ascend into the heavens on a spectacular hot-air balloon ride. Enjoy an exhilarating night drive with stunning wildlife perfectly illuminated in the deep black of the night.
You can also go on a nature walk through the Masai Mara with your guide. Overnight at Kichwa Tembo / Battler Camp.
Board your scheduled light aircraft flight to the Kenyan coast, Diani, where a representative from Alfajiri Villas will meet you. Arrive on the warm and welcoming Swahili coast of Kenya, where the friendly coastal people will take good care of you, whether you choose to relax or have an active beach holiday. Alfajiri Villa’s staff are ready to welcome families and have plenty of activities available for all ages.
In the evening, meet with your villa manager to discuss plans and possible activities for your family over the next few days. For families with small children, we have staff ready to take care of them, to enjoy the private pool at your villas or go to the beach nearby.
For adventurous families, there are wonderful activities to keep busy with over the next few days. Try your hand at Kite surfing, diving, or snorkeling. For avid anglers, deep-sea fishing excursions can be arranged to try for the elusive marlin. And for those who would like to relax, enjoy the pool, sumptuous meals, and a massage.
Enjoy your last early morning swim in the sea and breakfast before we wave a fond farewell as you make your way back to the airstrip. From here, you will board your scheduled light aircraft flight to Wilson Airport, where you will be picked up by a representative who will transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.
Gallery
Photographs
Where You Stay
Handpicked
Retreats
Every lodge and camp is chosen for its location, character and comfort, so the place you rest is as memorable as the adventure itself.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Not Included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcoholic drinks
Questions
Frequently Asked
The price covers park fees; all activities (unless labeled as optional); all accommodation as stated in the itinerary; a professional driver/guide; all transportation (unless labeled as optional). Budget separately for international flights (from/to home); additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour; tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day). Your personalized quote confirms the full breakdown line by line.
The prime months for this itinerary are June, July, August, September and October. That said, Kenya rewards visitors in every season. Tell us your travel dates and we'll advise exactly what to expect.
This is a private, tailor-made safari for your own party of 2 to 12 guests. You won't be grouped with strangers. The itinerary, vehicle and guide are yours alone.
You'll stay at Giraffe Manor / Hemingway's Hotel, Lewa Wilderness Camp, Kichwa Tembo / Battler Camp and Alfajiri Villas, as laid out in the day-by-day itinerary. If availability requires it, we substitute properties of a similar or better standard and always confirm before you travel.
Send an inquiry through the form on this page and our safari experts will come back with a personalized quote within 24 hours, free and with no obligation. Once the plan feels right, we lock in your dates and lodges.
Absolutely. Treat the 11-day program as a starting point. We can adjust the pace, upgrade or change lodges, add days, or combine it with other destinations. Tell us what your ideal trip looks like and we'll shape it around you.
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