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Kenya Bush & Beach · 8 Days / 7 Nights

8 Days Bush & Beach Expedition

Kenya & Coast
Overview

The definitive East African experience: Kenya's oldest national parks followed by a sun-drenched retreat on the Indian Ocean coast. From Amboseli's Kilimanjaro drama and Tsavo's red-dust elephants, to three nights of barefoot luxury on the pristine white sands of Diani, Watamu, or Mombasa — this is Kenya in full.

This seamless bush-to-beach journey combines four days of exceptional wildlife with three nights at Kenya's finest coastal resorts. The transition from safari vehicle to sun lounger happens with no fuss — we handle every detail.

Highlights

  • ◆Amboseli game drives beneath Kilimanjaro — Africa's defining wildlife image
  • ◆Tsavo West: Mzima Springs underwater hippo viewing and volcanic lava landscapes
  • ◆Tsavo East: famous dust-red elephants at the Galana River and Aruba Dam
  • ◆Three nights all-inclusive at a luxury Indian Ocean beach resort
  • ◆Optional snorkelling on Kenyan coral reefs (Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park)
  • ◆Optional dhow sunset cruise from the coast
  • ◆Optional Swahili cultural walking tour of Mombasa Old Town

Day-by-Day Itinerary

  1. Nairobi / Mombasa → Amboseli National Park
    Day 1
    Nairobi / Mombasa → Amboseli National Park
    Day
    1

    Nairobi / Mombasa → Amboseli National Park

    Early departure (07:00). Scenic drive to Amboseli. Arrive midday. Lodge check-in, lunch. Afternoon game drive: elephant herds at the swamp with Kilimanjaro. Sundowner at Observation Hill. Dinner.

  2. Day
    2

    Full Day Amboseli Safari

    Pre-dawn game drive — Kilimanjaro in the first light. Optional Maasai village cultural visit (morning). Afternoon game drive to the open plains. Bush dinner.

  3. Amboseli → Tsavo West National Park
    Day 3
    Amboseli → Tsavo West National Park
    Day
    3

    Amboseli → Tsavo West National Park

    Morning game drive, then drive to Tsavo West (~2hrs). Afternoon game drive: Shetani lava flow, Chaimu Crater, and the maneless Tsavo lions. Late afternoon: Mzima Springs hippo viewing underwater.

  4. Day
    4

    Tsavo West → Tsavo East National Park

    Drive across to Tsavo East. Game drive along the Galana River: crocodiles, hippo pods, enormous dust-red elephant herds. Aruba Dam watering hole at dusk. Sundowner game drive.

  5. Tsavo East → Kenyan Indian Ocean Coast
    Day 5
    Tsavo East → Kenyan Indian Ocean Coast
    Day
    5

    Tsavo East → Kenyan Indian Ocean Coast

    Final morning game drive at sunrise. Drive to the coast: Diani Beach (2.5hrs), Watamu (3hrs), or Mombasa (2hrs). Check into your beach resort. First swim in the Indian Ocean. Welcome dinner.

  6. Day
    6

    Indian Ocean Beach Day 1

    Full resort day. Optional: snorkelling excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, dhow sunset cruise, deep-sea fishing. Fresh seafood dinner on the beach.

  7. Indian Ocean Beach Day 2
    Day 7
    Indian Ocean Beach Day 2
    Day
    7

    Indian Ocean Beach Day 2

    Optional morning: Mombasa Old Town Swahili cultural walk, spice market, Fort Jesus Museum. Or pure relaxation. Final Swahili farewell dinner.

  8. Day
    8

    Departure

    Morning at leisure. Check-out, transfer to Mombasa Airport or return drive to Nairobi JKIA. End of service.

What's Included

  • ✓Return transport from Nairobi or Mombasa
  • ✓2 nights Amboseli (luxury lodge or camp)
  • ✓1 night Tsavo West
  • ✓1 night Tsavo East
  • ✓3 nights all-inclusive at a beachfront resort (Diani, Watamu, or Mombasa)
  • ✓All game drives with professional guide
  • ✓All national park entry fees
  • ✓All transfers between parks and coast

Not Included

  • ·International flights
  • ·Optional coast excursions not listed
  • ·Alcoholic beverages (unless resort is fully all-inclusive)
  • ·Tips and gratuities
  • ·Travel insurance
About the Destination

Kenya — The Heart of Safari

Kenya is the quintessential African safari destination. From the sweeping red-oat grasslands of the Masai Mara — home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth — to the elephant-studded marshes of Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro rising on the horizon, Kenya offers unparalleled wildlife viewing across more than 50 national parks and reserves.

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