This journey is the quintessential Kenyan
safari experience. It combines the
world-famous Maasai Mara, known for its
exceptional predator density and the
awe-inspiring Great Migration, with the
scenic beauty of Lake Nakuru and the
serene wilderness of Samburu. The
adventure culminates with relaxation on
the pristine white-sand beaches of Diani,
offering a perfect balance of thrilling
wildlife encounters and coastal bliss.
The Classic Kenya Highlights & Beach
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights Style: Luxury
Lodges & Tented Camps Focus: Big Five,
Great Migration, Maasai culture, and
beach relaxation Best Time: July –
October (Great Migration river crossings)
· Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International
Airport (NBO).
· Meet your guide and transfer to your
hotel.
· Accommodation: Hemingways Nairobi /
The Nairobi Serena Hotel (B&B).
· Scenic drive north to Samburu National
Reserve, a ruggedly beautiful ecosystem.
· Afternoon game drive seeking the
'Samburu Special Five': Grevy's zebra,
reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali
ostrich, and gerenuk.
· Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge /
Ashnil Samburu Camp (FB).
· Full day of game drives along the Ewaso
Ng'iro River, a lifeline for elephants, lions,
and leopards.
· Visit a local Samburu village for a cultural
experience (optional).
· Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge /
Ashnil Samburu Camp (FB).
· Drive south into the Great Rift Valley to
Lake Nakuru National Park.
· Afternoon game drive: famous for its
flamingos (numbers vary), rhinos (both
black and white), and tree-climbing lions.
· Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa
Lodge / The Cliff (FB).
· Drive to the Maasai Mara National
Reserve, Kenya's most celebrated wildlife
arena.
· Afternoon game drive upon arrival.
· Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari
Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp (FB).
· Two full days of immersive game
viewing. Track the Big Five and witness
the Great Migration (Jul-Oct) with its
dramatic river crossings.
· Enjoy a guided nature walk or a visit to a
Maasai manyatta (village) for cultural
insights.
· Optional hot air balloon safari over the
Mara plains (extra cost).
· Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari
Lodge / Ashnil Mara Camp (FB).
· Morning game drive in the Mara.
· Transfer to the local airstrip for your
scheduled flight to Diani Beach (via
Nairobi).
· Transfer to your beach resort.
· Accommodation: The Sands at Nomad /
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa (HB).
· Two full days at leisure. Relax on the
beach, swim in the Indian Ocean, or enjoy
optional activities like snorkeling, scuba
diving, or a day trip to Wasini Island.
· Accommodation: The Sands at Nomad /
Baobab Beach Resort & Spa (HB).
· Morning at leisure for last-minute
relaxation.
· Transfer to Moi International Airport
(MBA) in Mombasa for your departure
flight.