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15-Day Best of Kenya Tour

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Trip Overview

Experience everything that a Kenya tour can possibly be in this 15-day adventure that includes the great savannah wilderness of the Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park with the majestic background of Mount Kilimanjaro, and Tsavo - the biggest national park in Africa and famous for its population of large elephant herds.

Enjoy the Tana Delta and its significant coastal ecosystems teeming with wildlife and an abundance of birds, and finally Diani Beach with endless white sands and crystal clear waters.

From the origins of African Safari's in a classic tented camp, to a mega luxurious 67-kilometre private beach and endless delta that you have all to yourself. This adventure has wildlife, conservation, adventure and relaxation all in one.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Nairobi

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Arrive in Nairobi

This Kenya tour starts with your arrival at Nairobi's JKIA International Airport. You will then have a private transfer to your hotel. Choose from a range of optional activities like visiting an elephant orphanage, stop at Giraffe Manor where you can get up close and personal with these marvellous creatures or visit the vibrant and colourful Maasai Market.

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    Accommodation

    Tamarind Tree Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Nairobi National ParkOptional Activity

    Kazuri BeadsOptional Activity

    Sheldrick Elephant OrphanageOptional Activity

    Local Food ExperienceOptional Activity

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    Private Driver from JKIA to Tamarind Tree Hotel

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    Destinations

    Nairobi

Day 2

Scenic Flight to the Great Masai Mara

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Scenic Flight to the Great Masai Mara

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Nairobi Wilson Airport to catch a flight to the Masai Mara. The next few days will be filled with captivating game drives and more photo opportunities than you can count. While game drives have been included in your rate, be sure to check out the must-see activities available at the lodge like hot air ballooning.

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    Accommodation

    Sarova Mara Game Camp in Masai Mara4 star

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    Activities

    Game Drive in Masai Mara

    Masai Mara National Reserve

    Masai Village

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Nairobi to Wilson Airport

    Plane from Wilson Airport to Mara North Conservancy HQs

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Nairobi

    Narok County

Day 3

Masai Mara Village Visit

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Masai Mara Village Visit

Game drives are available twice a day; early in the morning and late in the afternoon are prime viewing times. Other activities available upon request include hot air ballooning and bush walks, we can also arrange meals to be served in the African bush. You could opt to experience a cultural visit where you be taken to a local Masai Village to see how they maintain their traditional way of living.

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    Accommodation

    Sarova Mara Game Camp in Masai Mara4 star

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    Activities

    Hot Air Ballooning and Breakfast in Masai MaraOptional Activity: AU$ 1,120 per person

    Masai Village

    Game Drive in Masai Mara

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Narok County

Day 4

Masai Mara Game Viewing

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Masai Mara Game Viewing

Being the most popular national park in Africa, the reputation of game viewing in the Masai Mara needs no introduction. You can go out on drive throughout the day, however, early morning and late afternoon are prime viewing times. The camp offers other activities available upon request including bird-watching, a game of mini-golf or fishing with locally-made rods.

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    Accommodation

    Sarova Mara Game Camp in Masai Mara4 star

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    Activities

    Game Drive in Masai Mara

    Masai Mara National Reserve

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Narok County

Day 5

Masai Mara to Amboseli

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Masai Mara to Amboseli

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Wilson Airport to connect to your scheduled flight to Amboseli National Park – where you will be picked up by the camp's vehicle and escorted to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, with every activity available to you, you can spend your afternoon out on a game drive, a bushwalk, making it back in time for a sundowner at the camp as you catch yet another African sunset.

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    Accommodation

    Elephant Gorge Camp

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    Activities

    Amboseli National Park Game Drive

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    Transportations

    Plane from Mara North Conservancy HQs to Amboseli National Park

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Narok County

    Kajiado County

Day 6

Exploring Amboseli and Surrounding Conservation Areas

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Exploring Amboseli and Surrounding Conservation Areas

A full day enjoying the various activities that the camp has to offer, take a game drive into Amboseli national park. Amboseli is well known for its numerous elephant prides, the conservancy, together with the neighbouring Selankay Conservancy make up a total of 14,00 acres of land. Look our for Tim the Tusker and top the day off with a sundowner in the park before you return to camp.

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    Accommodation

    Elephant Gorge Camp

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    Activities

    Game Drive in Selenkay Conservancy

    Sundowner in Amboseli

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kajiado County

Day 7

Exploring Amboseli and Surrounding Conservation Areas

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Exploring Amboseli and Surrounding Conservation Areas

A full day enjoying the various activities that the camp has to offer, take a game drive into Amboseli National Park or venture into the neighbouring Selankay Conservancy. Amboseli is best known for its iconic imagery of a massive elephant with Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Enjoy a freshly prepared dinner and a cold beverage back at the camp this evening.

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    Accommodation

    Elephant Gorge Camp

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    Activities

    Amboseli National Park Game Drive

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kajiado County

Day 8

Amboseli to Tsavo West

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Amboseli to Tsavo West

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to H12 Kipalo Hills in Tsavo West's Mbulia Conservancy. After lunch, take the rest of the day to enjoy all that H12 Kipalo Hills and Mbulia Conservancy has to offer. A bush walk followed by a game drive with offer the opportunity to spot some of Africa's wild animals, introduce you to the diverse terrain of this national park which is particularly mountainous compared to its eastern neighbour.

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    Activities

    Bush Walk in Mbulia Conservancy

    Game Drive in Mbulia Conservancy

    Sundowner in Mbulia

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Elephant Gorge Camp to Kipalo Hills

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kajiado County

    Taita-Taveta County

Day 9

Tsavo and Mbulia Conservancy

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Tsavo and Mbulia Conservancy

Whether you prefer to stay within the conservancy or drive through Tsavo National Park, there is no shortage of activities in Tsavo. Opt for an exciting early morning game drive, a bushwalk through the conservancy or just choose to relax at the camp and soak up the views. Depending on the sightings from the rangers that morning, your day's activities may take you to both the eastern and western sides of the national park.

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    Activities

    Game Drive in Tsavo National Park

    Bush Walk in Mbulia Conservancy

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kitui County

    Taita-Taveta County

Day 10

Tsavo Game Drive

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Tsavo Game Drive

Another full day to enjoy the activities that H12 Kipalo Hills, Mbulia Conservancy and Tsavo has to offer. The conservancy was initiated with the local community who wanted to reduce human-elephant conflict, conserve and protect the land, its wildlife as well as create sustainable tourism-related income. Enjoy early morning breakfast before setting off on your game drive - you might be lucky enough to see the endangered African wild dog, who are choosing to call the conservancy their home.

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    Activities

    Game Drive in Mbulia Conservancy

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Taita-Taveta County

Day 11

Tsavo to Tana Delta

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Tsavo to Tana Delta

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic game drive through Tsavo East towards Malindi. Stopover in Malindi for lunch before continuing onto the luxurious H12 Delta Dunes where you will stay overnight. Today, we combine travelling to our next location with a game drive as you cross plains that are filled with wildlife as we near the Tana Delta where hundreds, if not thousands of animals graze and swim. When you arrive, you can spend the remainder of the day on your very own 67-kilometre beach.

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    Accommodation

    H12 Delta Dunes Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Tsavo Game Drive towards Malindi

    Sundowner at H12 Delta Dunes

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    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Tsavo

    Tana River County

Day 12

Exploring Tana Delta Conservancy

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Exploring Tana Delta Conservancy

With 67km of beach and endless delta channels, the list of activities around H12 Delta Dunes is simply endless. For a chance to see the wildlife that has come to call this area home and learn more about the unique ecosystem of this area we recommend dune walks, bird-watching, bush walks, boat safaris, kayaking and fishing on this Kenya tour. To start the day right, head out on a boat safari of the Tana Delta to see hippos and maybe even a crocodile or two.

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    Accommodation

    H12 Delta Dunes Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Boat Safari on the Tana Delta

    Fishing on Tana Delta

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Tana River County

Day 13

Exploring Tana Delta Conservancy

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Exploring Tana Delta Conservancy

With 67km of beach and endless delta channels, the list of activities around H12 Delta Dunes is simply endless. For a chance to see the wildlife that has come to call this area home and learn more about the unique ecosystem of this area. If the activities of day 12 were not enough, how about sand yachting or visiting the local Pokomo tribe; kite surfing is also available. You could also just relax at the lodge and soak up the incredible views with a stroll on the beach.

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    Accommodation

    H12 Delta Dunes Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Dune Walk at H12 Delta Dunes

    Sand Yachting at Delta Dunes

    Beach Walk at H12 Delta DunesOptional Activity

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Tana River County

Day 14

Tana Delta to Diani Beach

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Tana Delta to Diani Beach

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to your hotel in Diani. Rated as one of the worlds top beach destinations, Diani will be the perfect way to end your stay. Relax with days at your beachside hotel or head out to see what activities are at your disposal. You can go enjoy snorkelling or scuba diving, or do things a little differently with a camel ride on the beach.

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    Accommodation

    Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa5 star

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    Scuba Diving near Diani BeachOptional Activity

    Camel Ride on the BeachOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from H12 Delta Dunes Lodge - All Inclusive to Diani Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Tana River County

    Diani Beach Road

    Diani Beach

Day 15

International Departure and Farewell

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International Departure and Farewell

After check out, you will be transferred to your departing airport. Mombasa's Moi International is the nearest international airport, however, there are a number of domestic airports and airlines that can transfer you to Nairobi. We hope to welcome you for another Kenya tour soon!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Diani Beach to Moi International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Diani Beach Road

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What’s included?

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 23 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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