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10 Days Kenya Safari & Mombasa Beach

10 Days Kenya Safari & Mombasa Beach

10 days built around the Kenya's top wildlife destinations, spotting Africa's iconic wildlife, led by expert guides.

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Overview

Explore 4 of Kenya’s Finest Parks

Kenya offers an unforgettable experience that beautifully blends thrilling safari adventures with relaxing beach holidays. Your journey begins in the iconic Masai Mara, where you will explore breathtaking landscapes teeming with diverse wildlife, including lions, elephants, and zebras. As you traverse the park, you’ll have the opportunity to witness the Great Migration (depending on the season) and take part in guided game drives led by knowledgeable local guides.

From the Masai Mara, you’ll head southeast toward the magnificent Kenya National Park. Here, you’ll encounter stunning scenery featuring volcanic hills, expansive savannahs, and unique flora and fauna that create a truly immersive experience.

Finally, your adventure concludes at the pristine beaches of Mombasa. Known for its white sandy shores and crystal-clear turquoise waters, Mombasa offers a perfect setting for relaxation and exploration. While there, you can indulge in various water sports, sample fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in the rich coastal culture that blends Swahili, Arab, and Portuguese influences. This holiday promises a perfect balance of adventure and leisure in one of Africa’s most beautiful destinations.

At a glance

  • Duration10 days
  • CountriesKenya
  • Group typePrivate

Activities

Some activities which can be added to this circuit — tell us which interest you.

4WD game drives
Hot air ballooning
Birdwatching
Private activities
Maasai cultural visit
Photography-focused drives
Moments to note

Standout moments

The parts of this route past travellers mention most, unprompted.

I

Private game drives in the Mara

The Mara's richest big-cat territory, in your own vehicle, at your own pace

II

A sunrise balloon safari

An optional dawn flight over the plains, finished with a bush breakfast below

III

An optional Maasai village visit

A quiet, unhurried morning before the drive down to Nakuru

IV

A private vehicle positioned at the right place

No shared game drives — your guide chooses the best wildlife spots

Day by day

How the days break down

A starting shape: pace, order and length of each stage are all adjustable.

Day
01
Maasai Mara
Nairobi → Maasai Mara

Into Kenya's Top Wildlife Destination

After an early breakfast, you will leave for Masai Mara National Reserve. Enjoy the beautiful landscape along the way. Arrive late in the afternoon and head to your designated lodge/camp.
You can opt to go for an afternoon game drive in the Mara wild or relax in your camp.

Where you rest

Enkakenya Camp · canvas suites raised above the water, with resident hippos audible after dark

Day
02-03
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara

Two full days among Africa's iconic wildlife

You will spend two days exploring Maasai Mara.

Masai Mara is famous for the wildebeest migration, one of the Wonders of the World. It is here that the Great Migration happens each year. Millions of wildebeests and zebras migrate from Serengeti in Tanzania into Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve in search of greener pastures. These animals cross the crocodile-packed Mara River; most make it across, while the unfortunate ones are feasted on by the hungry crocodiles. The wildebeest migration takes place from July through October.

The Mara is home to thousands of animals, including the Big Five. Enjoy early morning and full-day game drives during which you will spot elephants, antelopes, zebras, leopards, cheetahs, Masai giraffes, impalas, gazelles, lions, and many others. There are over 500 bird species in the Mara, which makes it a great spot for bird watching

Where you rest

Enkakenya Camp · the same camp as the night before

Day
04
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru

Explore the black rhinos and tree-climbing lions

After breakfast, your journey to Lake Nakuru will begin. Enjoy the breathtaking landscape along the way before making your way to the park in the afternoon.

On arrival, lunch will be served after which you will go for an afternoon game drive and see the best of Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is home to thousands of flamingos and other bird species. You will also spot animals like zebras, zebras, lions, antelopes, leopards and monkeys.

Where you rest

A Lodge · positioned closer to the park

Day
05
Amboseli
Amboseli

Huge Elephant Herds & Mount Kilimanjaro

Wake up for an early breakfast after which you will leave for Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for offering the best view of Mt. Kilimanjaro; the highest mountain in Africa. Make your way into the park just in time for lunch. Embark on an afternoon game drive during which you will see animals like cheetahs, lions, African elephants and giraffes among others. The landscape and vegetation at Amboseli National Park is also a sight to behold.

Where you rest

A tented camp just in its own conservancy · Elephant Route, positioned for mount Kilimanjaro backdrop

Day
06
Tsavo West
Tsavo West

Discover untouched wilderness and the man-eating lions

Early in the morning after breakfast, you shall drive to Tsavo west national park for an early morning game drive. With hundreds of thousands of wildlife animals, you shall have the opportunity to spot many wildlife species that inhabit within park. Some of the common species to witness include crocodiles, leopards, lions, giraffes, zebras Mongoose, buffaloes, cheetahs, and others. You shall appreciate the conservational efforts made to save Rhinos-the Ngulia sanctuary which is located within the park nurses black Rhinos. One of the best attractions during the game drive is the Mzima springs- the springs squeeze out over fifty million gallons of water. At sunset, you shall return to the lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight

Where you rest

Finch Hattons · a luxury tented camp in Tsavo

Day
07
Mombasa
Mombasa

Transfer to the Swahili City

On this day your beach holiday will begin. After breakfast, start your journey to Mombasa which is located in Coastal Kenya. Mombasa is famous for the Indian Ocean. You will have your lunch enroute since Mombasa is located miles away.
Arrive late in the afternoon and retire to your designated Resort

Where you rest

Classic Swahili Resort · All-inclusive paradise by the beach

Day
08-09
Mombasa
Mombasa

Immersed in Swahili Culture & Heritage

Wake to a sumptuous breakfast after which you will begin to explore Mombasa City. Mombasa is renowned for its beautiful North Coast and South Coast beaches which you will explore in the two days. Enjoy beach activities snorkeling, volleyball, swimming with dolphins, and tennis among others. In addition, you will enjoy visiting major historic sites Fort Jesus among others.
Return to your designated hotel for dinner and accommodation.

Where you rest

Classic Swahili Resort · All-inclusive paradise by the beach

Day
10
Depart
Mombasa → Depart

Where this trip ends, and where yours could begin

This day marks the end of your Kenya wild and beach safari. You will be transferred to the airport where you will take a flight back home

What you'll likely see

Key species on this route

Based on past travellers' sightings, here's roughly what to expect on this specific route.

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Lion
Lion
90% chance
Elephant
Elephant
100% chance
Buffalo
Buffalo
100% chance
Wildebeest
Wildebeest
90% chance
Zebra
Zebra
90% chance
Giraffe
Giraffe
85% chance
Hippo
Hippo
80% chance
Spotted Hyena
Spotted Hyena
80% chance
Cheetah
Cheetah
70% chance
Black Rhino
Black Rhino
75% chance
Leopard
Leopard
30% chance
The details

What's included

What's included

  • All accommodation per the itinerary above
  • All game drives, in a private vehicle
  • An English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • All park and conservation fees
  • All meals while on safari, plus drinking water

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Kenya visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Optional activities (hot air balloon, village visit)
  • Items of a personal nature

Notes about this trip

  • This is a sample itinerary — camps, pace and route are adjusted to your dates before booking
  • The hot air balloon is weather-dependent and booked directly with the operator in the Mara
  • The Zanzibar extension is priced and confirmed separately once dates are set
  • Camp availability on this route is tightest from July to October; earlier enquiries get first choice

Make it mine

This trip can be tailored to add an extra day if your dates allow, swap in a different conservancy for more exclusive access, or extend into a Great Migration Circuit.

With the route as a starting point, your specialist will adjust the pace, camps and add-ons until the itinerary feels like yours, not a template.

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