Kenya, Nairobi to Mombasa

Essential Kenya: Safari and seaside extension to Diani Beach 4^*

Upon arrival at Nairobi Airport, a local representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. You will then have the rest of the day free.

Dinner at leisure, overnight at the hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, meet your safari driver at reception and set off on a scenic drive through the Rift Valley to the Maasai Mara. Drive across acres of rolling wheat and barley farms to Narok, the district headquarters of this part of Maasailand. From there, cross the vast plains of the Rift Valley floor while keeping an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle, before heading up the Rift Valley escarpment. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, and will then have time to relax before setting off back into the park for an afternoon game drive until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara. This landscape of huge rolling plains, woodlands and riverine forests is home to millions of animals. The famous Mara River is the setting for the annual spectacle of the wildebeest migration. The reserve is also a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 450 different species of bird. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight at the camp

After breakfast at the lodge, depart for Lake Naivasha. Arrive and check in at the Naivasha Great Rift Valley Lodge. Have lunch at the lodge. In the late afternoon, enjoy a one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha. The lake is located in the Rift Valley in Kenya and is home to a variety of bird species and hippos.

Dinner and overnight at the camp

Depart for Amboseli National Park after breakfast. Arrive at the park around lunchtime. If the weather is clear, you will catch sight of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro directly ahead. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, after which you can relax before setting off back into the park for your afternoon game drive. Return to the camp as the sun sets.

Dinner and overnight at the camp

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the park. Have breakfast at the lodge, then depart for Tsavo East National Park, the largest in Kenya. Arrive at the lodge for lunch. Tsavo East is famous for its magnificent scenery, volcanic hills and rivers, as well as its large variety of animal and plant species. Then, head out on an afternoon game drive in the park until sunset.

Dinner and overnight at the camp

Go on an early morning game drive in the park. Have breakfast at the lodge, then drive to Mombasa. Transfer to your hotel. Check in for a three-night stay in a Superior Garden room at the Southern Palms Beach Resort.

Dinner and overnight at the camp

Make the most of these two days by relaxing on Diani Beach's white, sandy shores and enjoying the various activities and pool facilities at your 4-star hotel.

After checking out of the hotel, a local representative will transfer you to your return flight.

Southern Palms Beach Resort sits at the edge of the Indian Ocean on the gorgeous, renowned Diani Beach. Opened in 1992 and most recently renovated in 2019, it’s an oasis of calm just 35km south of Mombasa. Modern amenities complement the warm Swahili and Arabic décor throughout the property. The ideal getaway for friends and families who want to enjoy the white expanse of Diani Beach, savor a cocktail by the pool in the warmth of the African sun or be the envy of everyone at home with the perfect photo op of your camel ride on the beach, we offer it all.

Designed to provide comfort with a Swahili touch, our newly renovated rooms are 37.5 square meters, with individually controlled air conditioning and beautiful views of the pools and grounds. Located on the second and third floor, each room has a balcony with seating, offering a quiet spot to relax in the shade and enjoy the views of the property. These rooms offer a King bed or two twin beds to suit all your accommodation needs.

Arrival and welcome day: as you leave the plane, you will pass through immigration, where your visa will be checked. You will then collect your luggage, after which a local SawaSawa Africa representative in uniform with a sign bearing your name will be waiting for you on your way out.

Hotel-only option: if you have booked the "hotel-only" option (without an international flight), please provide us with your flight details as soon as possible using the contact form in 'Help and contact' at the bottom of the page. This will enable us to organise your transfers. Your chosen flights must arrive before midday on day 1 and leave after 6pm on day 7 so that you can make the most of the tour.

Please note that, as indicated, all accommodation is rated 4- or 5-star according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to 4- or 5-star European standards.

The order of visits may be changed for logistical reasons.

Visa: All travellers to Kenya must have an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) before entering the Republic of Kenya (including minors).

No traveller will be permitted entry to Kenya without a visa or an ETA.

ETA applications are processed within three days or 72 hours, but this timeframe may be shorter for nationals who were previously exempt.

Visas issued previously under the E-visa platform will still be honoured.

East African nationals are exempt from applying for an ETA.

Children under the age of 16 who were previously exempt from the visa requirement must now apply for an ETA.