- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

9-Day Luxury Kenya Safari Tour

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This luxury & private safari tour of Kenya combines the country’s top wildlife destinations, Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara National Reserve, with a few days of bliss on the white sand of Diani Beach on Kenya’s Southern Coast. Enjoy incredible game viewing and epic safari activities, learn about the land on bush walks with Masaai and Samburu warriors, then retreat to the beautiful beaches of the southern coast where you can snorkel, dive and relax in a luxury beach resort.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Kenya

You'll visit Nairobi, Masai Mara NR, Samburu NR & Diani Beach

This tour starts and ends in Nairobi - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and resorts.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives, walking safaris (with an armed guide), nature hikes/walks & beach time

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: air transfer

This operator can book your international flights help

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1-3	Saruni Mara Luxury+ lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences	All Meals Included
4-6	Saruni Samburu Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences	All Meals Included
7-8	Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa Luxury resort in or near Diani Beach	All Meals Included
9	End of tour (No accommodation)	Breakfast Included

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Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1-3 Arrive in Nairobi & Transfer to Masai Mara

Arrival in Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you'll transfer to Wilson Airport for a two-hour domestic flight to Saruni Mara, a luxury property located in the Mara North Conservancy, where you’ll have exclusive access to a private wildlife concession bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve. The reserve is famous for its populations of elephant, wildebeest, zebra, impala, buffalo, gazelle, rhino, lions, leopards and cheetahs. Activities from Saruni Mara including morning and afternoon game drives, and night game drives to spot nocturnal creatures such as aardvarks and honey badgers. You can head out on black rhino tracking experiences, guided bush walks, horse riding, cultural visits to Maasai villages and markets, or take a magical hot air balloon flight over the plains of the Masai Mara, followed by a champagne breakfast. You’ll also have time to relax, as your stay includes a complimentary 30-minute massage at Saruni Mara’s Wellbeing Space.

Main Destination:	Masai Mara National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to October and September to October High Season June to October and December to March Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot) Wildlife in Masai Mara National Reserve Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Saruni Mara Luxury+ lodge bordering Masai Mara NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4-6 Transfer & Safari in Samburu

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your three-hour flight to Samburu Samburu, a luxury property with spectacular views over Mount Kenya and the Kalama Conservancy. It's the only lodge in over 200,000 acres of pristine wilderness, and you’ll have exclusive access, guided by Samburu warriors who are passionate about their land and culture. You’ll spend your days exploring the Kalama Conservancy, Samburu National Park and Buffalo Springs National Park, and you can expect to see all of the Big Five along with rare endemic species such as the Samburu Five - Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich and gerenuk. Activities from Saruni Samburu include morning and afternoon game drives, night game drives in the Kalama Conservancy, guided bush walks, walking safaris, cultural visits to Samburu villages, visits to local caves to see fascinating rock art, and trekking excursions up Mount Ololokwe, the sacred mountain of the Samburu tribe.

Main Destination:	Samburu National Reserve
Best Time to Visit June to September and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June and December (Cool and fresh after rain) Wildlife in Samburu National Reserve Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Zebra Common Hippo Common Leopard Occasional Buffalo Occasional Hyena Occasional Lion Rare Cheetah Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Wildebeest None Wild Dog Rare to none
Accommodation:	Saruni Samburu Luxury lodge bordering Samburu NR without fences
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7-8 Transfer & Beach Time in Diani Beach

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for a flight to Diani Ukunda on the southern coast of Kenya. On arrival, you’ll be transferred to Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa, an intimate boutique hotel set on the beautiful beach. You’ll spend your days exploring the 25 kilometre strip of coastline around Diani Beach, where powdery white sands sit between the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean and the lush forests of the Shimba Hills National Reserve. After a week of safari adventure, you may wish to relax and soak up the sun, or if you want to get active there are plenty of things to do. You can go snorkeling or diving in the stunning coral reefs, try kite surfing, take a boat excursion to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park to spot dolphins, or visit Shimba Hills National Reserve. You can also see the remarkable Fort Jesus on Mombasa Island, and visit the Diani Beach Art Gallery or Akamba Handicrafts Cooperative, where you can buy traditional wood carvings and ornaments.

Main Destination:	Diani Beach
Accommodation:	Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa Luxury resort located in or near Diani Beach
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 9 Departure: Transfer to Nairobi Airport

Sadly, your Kenya Luxury Tour has come to an end. After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airstrip for your two-hour flight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, in time for your onward journey home.

Main Destination:	Nairobi
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Next: Rates

Important to Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour must be paid in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
This tour accepts children of all ages.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.