9-Day Nairobi, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East & Diani Safari

Upon arrival in Nairobi, enjoy an optional city excursion. Visit the Giraffe Centre to hand-feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, or the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to meet orphaned baby elephants. The Karen Blixen Museum offers a glimpse into colonial Kenya.

Overnight at your Nairobi hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. Arrive for lunch, then head out on an afternoon safari. Amboseli’s flat terrain offers excellent visibility for spotting wildlife, from elephants to predators like lions and cheetahs, with Kilimanjaro towering in the distance.

Overnight at your Amboseli lodge.

Enjoy a full day of exploration in Amboseli. Early morning and late afternoon drives give you the best opportunities for photography, while midday is perfect for relaxation at your lodge. Look out for herds of elephants silhouetted against the mountain, hippos in the swamps, and vibrant birdlife.

Dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge.

After breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park, known for its rugged landscapes of lava flows and volcanic hills. En route to your lodge, stop for a game drive and visit Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters host hippos, crocodiles, and shoals of fish.

Dinner and overnight at your Tsavo West lodge.

Depart after breakfast for Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest and oldest parks. Arrive for lunch and later enjoy an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is famous for its “red elephants” coated in red dust and prides of lions often referred to as the “man-eaters of Tsavo.”

Overnight at your Tsavo East lodge.

Spend the day exploring Tsavo East, a true wilderness of endless horizons. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and predators roaming the savannah. The Galana River and Yatta Plateau (the world’s longest lava flow) add to the park’s dramatic scenery.

Dinner and overnight at your Tsavo East lodge.

After breakfast, leave the bush behind and travel to the Kenyan coast. Arrive at your Diani Beach resort by afternoon and relax on the soft white sands, with the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean at your doorstep.

Overnight at your Diani Beach resort.

Spend the day at leisure. Swim in the warm ocean, sunbathe under palm trees, or enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, dhow sailing, or a day trip to Wasini Island.

Overnight at your Diani Beach resort.

After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Nairobi by road or flight, marking the end of your safari and beach holiday.