Recommended Safari and Beach Holiday in Kenya

Meet and great at Nairobi airport with hotel transfer and briefing. The rest of the day free.

Up on arrival to Nairobi airport you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. At that point you will receive our client-envelope containing all important travel documents for services that we have booked for you, as well you will have a chance to chat about your itinerary and other points of interest that you may wish to know about - make the most of our knowledge and ask all the questions you can think of! Depending on the time of your arrival to Nairobi, you will have the rest of the day free.

If you wish to explore round Nairobi and visit some of it's attractions, it is best to spend another overnight at Nairobi. We have put together Nairobi Excursion list, inclusive points of interest like:

• David Sheldrick Wildlife trust, where orphaned elephants are raised and introduced back to the wild.
• Giraffe Centre where you can observe and hand-feed Rothschild’s giraffes, a very endangered spices in Africa.
• Karen Blixen museum, lovely colonial house where Karen, author of famous “Out of Africa” lived, has been preserved as a museum. (Enquire)

Start your safari. Travel to Lake Baringo. Explore the surroundings of the lake with Sundowner.

08.00h - Our driver-guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel to take you out on safari. Your adventure starts here! Drive North-West, out of Nairobi via Great Rift Valley-Escarpment and Equator, deep into the narrow part of Great Rift Valley to Lake Baringo. Afternoon at Lake Baringo leisure visiting near by sites as well as "Lake view point" with Sundowner.

OPTIONAL: Pokot, Tugen and Njemps Cultural visits, Guided walks with local Ornitological expert & Add on extra day.

LAKE BARINGO

• A paradise for birdwatchers
• The freshwater lake is famous for its birds, fish, crocodiles and hippos
• Giraffes and other grazers are present on the north of the lake.

Lake Baringo is a renowned birding location in Kenya, boasting over 500 species of bird. It is one of only 2 fresh water lakes in the Rift Valley system, therefore attracting different wildlife and holding fast as a unique destination. Its also a habitat for many species of animals, including, hippo, crocodile, and many other mammals, amphibians, reptiles and the invertebrates. Boat trips are ideal for bird and hippo spotting

Early morning guided boat-ride on Lake Baringo. The rest of the day spent on game-drive at Lake Bogoria NR.

Early morning boat-ride in company of local Ornitological guide, observing magnificent bird life, Hippos and Crocodiles of Lake Baringo. Return to your camp/lodge for breakfast. After breakfast depart with picnic lunch for a day trip with game-drive to Lake Bogoria National Reserve. The reserve is famous for its spouting fountains of boiling water from the geysers, captivating views of Rift Valley’s steep walls, flamingos and pelicans. Also one of the best places to see Greater Kudu.

LAKE BOGORIA

• The pink cloud of flamingos and pelicans
• Bubbling geysers with the most spectacular hot water volcanic springs
• One of the best places to see Greater Kudu.

Lake Baringo is located in the northern Kenyan Rift Valley. The lake is famous for the pink flamingos which are found in large numbers. Geothermal activity in the form of hot springs and geysers are located on the western shore and also has the largest number of geysers in Africa.

Travel to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon guided wildlife and nature walk with Sundowner.

After breakfast, continue south to Lake Naivasha the second largest freshwater lake in the Kenya’s Rift valley, a unique hippo point and aquatic-bird viewing destination. The area is also known for its Flower farming. Seattle into your camp/lodge and have lunch. Afternoon guided walking-safari is scheduled for you round this mysterious Crater and Wildlife Conservancy. End up your day with evening bubbly Sundowner from a view point.

LAKE NAIVASHA:

• Hell's Gate NP for George-walk and Geothermal springs
• Unique Waterbird Viewing
• Lake Oloiden and its Hippo Point
• Elsamere Conservation Center

The second freshwater lake and the highest of the Rift Valley lakes, its home to a profusion of plains game and bird life. One of the best ways to view the wildlife is by boat. More than 400 species of birds have been spotted here, including African fish eagles. Hippos slosh in the water, and giraffes, zebra, buffalo, and eland graze around the edges of the lake. Keep a lookout for colobus monkeys in the canopies too.

Morning Hell's Gate NP game-drive with. Afternoon boat-ride on Lake Naivasha or Oloiden.

Morning game-drive at Hell's Gate National Park, famous for its spectacular looming cliffs and the Gorge. The park is home to a wide variety of birds and animal species and is one of only 3 parks in Kenya where walking is allowed.

OPTIONAL: Guided Gorge-walk 1 or 2 hrs long can be organized.Have picnic lunch within the park followed by departure to the shores of Lake Naivasha. Hot hours of the day spend at lake-side leisure in beautiful surroundings of Acacia Trees observing numerous species of bird life. Afternoon Lake Oloiden or Lake Naivasha boat-ride on look out for Hippo's & great bird watching. Lake Oloiden is a volcanic crater lake found at the South-west corner of Lake Naivasha - unique hippo point and water-bird viewing destination.

HELL'S GATE NATIONAL PARK:

• Explore the park on foot, something that is rarely allowed in Kenyan nature reserves
• Dramatic scenery with looming cliffs, gorges and basalt columns
• Admire Hell’s Gate’s herbivores such as zebras, gazelles and African buffaloes.

A hotspot for climbers, Hell’s Gate National Park is a tiny park named after a narrow break in the cliffs, It is unique among Kenya’s wildlife parks, as you are allowed to walk or cycle without a guide. There’s dramatic scenery, with steep cliffs, gorges and basalt columns. The national park is home to a wide variety of wildlife unusual flora and many species of birds.

Travel to Maji Moto via Narok town. Afternoon guided Maasai culture and nature walk on Loita Hills.

Travel into the land of Maasai tribesman. Nestled on a hilltop deep in Maasai lands and overlooking vast savannah plains, Maji Moto Eco Camp is a small, environmentally-sensitive retreat. Operated by Maasai people from the nearby village of Maji Moto, a stay here will immerse you not only in the intense natural beauty of the Loita Hills, but also in the ancient culture and knowledge of the Maasai. Afternoon spent in camp orientation, guided nature walk and cultural briefing with fire making "Maasai style" presentation followed by winding down the day with camp fire stories.After dinner, for those who prefer, Hot spring bath under the stars, can be visited. The name 'Maji Moto' means 'Hot Water', and this refers to the natural hot spring near the camp (1km). Surrounded by trees, a dip in the spring at evening is a refreshing way to soak away the days exertions.

OPTIONAL: Night game-drive & Add on extra day.

MAJI MOTO:

• Guided nature walks in company of Maasai tribesman
• Night game-drives with good chance spotting: Aardvark, Bat-eared fox, Porcupine, Bush-baby...
• Wildlife trekking at Loita Plains
• Local School visits and support
• Natural hot springs to refresh and soak away the days exertions.

Encounter the authentic Maasai culture and the beautiful nature of Kenya and experience the rich wildlife on foot. Enjoy the experience of a lifetime, and know that your trip is also helping local children enjoy the benefits of education by visiting Local School. Useful and educational School material is always welcome (wall posters, books, pens & pencils, chock...).

Full day spent on guided wildlife tracking safari on Loita Plains with Local-School visit. Afternoon descent on foot or on mountain-bike to village center.

You will start early departing with packed lunch on foot to Loita Plains for Wildlife tracking Safari. These plains host numerous wildlife like: Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Eland… as well as many different bird species. Your local Maasai guide will be your field guide full of interesting facts of wildlife and nature that you will meet. While out on these walking-safari you'll visit the Local School too (If during school opening days!. Kids and Teachers are always happy to receive some presents from their visitors (you can bring pens & pencils, colours, books, blackboard-chock or even better - educational wall-posters like world-map, human-body, spelling and similar. The school is on primary level and the kids are from 5 to 12 years old). Afternoon spent enjoying the views and nature surrounding the camp or taking another walk down to village centre to check how life runs in these remote African village (on foot or with mountain-bikes).

Travel to Masai Mara with game-drive enroute. Afternoon game-drive at Masai Mara NR.

After breakfast - Maasai Warrior training; measuring skills in Sisal stick fighting, spear throwing and archery will be organized. Afterwards it is time to say good bye to your Maasai host and continue with your journey to the next destination. Travel deep into the Great Rift Valley to the famous Masai Mara National Reserve with first game-drive already enroute to your camp/lodge. Afternoon game-drive till evening with Sundowner, following BIG 5 at this world's prime-Wild reserve.

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE:

• Game drives at the legendary Masai Mara
• The foremost attraction - The massive Annual Wildebeest Migration
• Renowned for its black-manned lions.• Close up sightings of cheetah
• Optional scenic hot air balloon expeditions across the endless plains

The Masai Mara hosts the worlds natural greatest spectacle - the Annual Wildebeest migration which occurs from June to October when the Mara becomes host to an almost unimaginable 1.7 million of wildebeest and 260 thousand zebra seeking the grasses raised by the Spring rains of April and May. NOTE: The Maasai Mara is an all year round destination with the big cats, and all the big game still in the Masai Mara Ecosystem.

Morning and afternoon game-drive at Masai Mara NR.

Morning & Afternoon game-drive at Masai Mara National Reserve.

OPTIONAL: Early morning Hot-Air Balloon flight, Maasai Cultural visits & Add on extra day.

Morning and afternoon game-drive at Masai Mara NR. Sundowner.

Morning & Afternoon game-drive at Masai Mara National Reserve.

OPTIONAL: Early morning Hot-Air Balloon flight, Maasai Cultural visits & Add on extra day.

Travel back to Nairobi. FLY to Diani Beach. Hotel transfer followed by beach leisure. OPTIONAL: FLY direct from MASAI MARA to DIANI BEACH.

After an early breakfast depart on your last game-drive at Masai Mara NR enroute till park gate. Drive back towards Nairobi. Catching your afternoon flight from NAIROBI to DIANI BEACH direct. We'll pick you up from there and transfer you to your beach hotel to enjoy the rest of your holiday on sandy beaches of Indian Ocean.

OPTIONAL: Fly direct from MARA to DIANI BEACH with 14:00h flight (2hrs-flight + 10 to 15 min transfer)!

Beach leisure.

DIANI BEACH:

• Diani Beach has a variety of oceanfront resorts and hotels
• Range of fine dining restaurants
• It is accessible from Mombasa (2-3hrs drive) or Ukunda Airstrip (10-15 min drive)
• Great Kite-surfing, Snorkelling and Diving destination

A vibrant, intimate little paradise on the quiet shores of the Indian Ocean just south of Mombasa in beautiful Kenya. Incorporating Tiwi Beach, Galu Beach, Chale Island, Funzi Island, Msambweni and Kinondo. The pearly-white sands blend into the turquoise warm waters of the Indian Ocean creating a perfect backdrop of tranquillity for a truly memorable African Holiday.

Beach leisure.

Beach leisure. OPTIONAL: Snorkelling on coral-reef at Kisite Marine NR - Full day trip.

Beach leisure.

Beach leisure.

Mombasa airport transfer. (End of service)

Enjoy your last day at sandy beaches. According to your flight schedule we shell transfer you to Mombasa Airport catching your International flight back home. At that stage your Kenyan holiday is over, we hope you have enjoyed! Looking forward hosting you soon again. With best regards from Eyes on Africa Team - your African guides.