10 Days Kenya Wildlife & Beach Family Safari, Family Holiday in Kenya

DAY 1
Nairobi
Arrive this morning in Nairobi for your 10 days family safari for a wildlife and beach safari combined. You are welcomed by your Destinations Kenya Safari representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the morning is free. What the Masai tribe called Ewaso Naiberi (“place of cold water”) has grown into a modern, cosmopolitan metropolis Nairobi.

Nairobi is the undisputed mecca for adventure travelers, zoologists and leisure tourists. This afternoon provides a chance to explore Nairobi with a visit to the National Museum and Snake Park.

Hotel Intercontinental (Breakfast)

DAY 2
Nairobi - Masai Mara
The wildlife portion of your safari begins today. Drive to Masa Mara Game Reserve, widely considered the finest game sanctuary in all of Kenya. This vast rolling plain
beneath the Mara escarpment is home to the annual wildebeest migration (July/September).

At all times, the Mara hosts an exceptional density of animals. Theplains are full of wildebeest, zebra, impala, gazelle, giraffe, topi, and buffalo. Lions arecommon and speedy cheetahs numerous. Your expert guide/driver will also help you discover other species, including bat-eared fox, hyena, leopard and jackal. Black rhinoare a little shy (they’ve been hunted almost to extinction for their horn) but may be seen in the Mara. Hippos are abundant in the Mara River, as are mammoth crocs which prey on wildebeest and zebra as they cross the river in search of new grass.

Keekorok Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 3
Masai Mara
An early morning game drive reveals hundreds of bird species in the reserve,
including the kori bustard, secretary bird, beautiful lilac-breasted roller and the not-so-handsome lappet-faced vulture. The large orange-buff Pel’s fishing owl is a
common sight along the river, but rare elsewhere. For a bird’s eye view of the sweeping plains, join an optional hot-air balloon safari, ending with a romantic champagne breakfast in the bush. Or learn about the customs and culture of the regal Masai during an optional visit to a nearby village. Your evening game drive will end just as the sun slips beneath the horizon. There’s nothing like an African sunset!

Keekorok Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 4
Masai Mara / Lake Nakuru
After breakfast at Masai Mara, travel to Lake Nakuru, well known for its splendid birdlife. Lake Nakuru is part of the shallow lakes formed on the floor of the Rift Valley.

Here you’ll find a tapestry of spindly legs and pink feathers. The park’s huge concentration of flamingos literally turns the lake rim pink. Abundant fish in the lake also attract pelicans, herons, cormorants and fish eagles. Keep your checklist ready because there are over 400 bird species. Today’s game drives will also reveal waterbuck, zebra, monkeys, impala, eland, giraffe, lion and hippo. The lodge offers optional horseback riding.

Lake Nakuru Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 5
Nairobi - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive to Nairobi via Lake Naivasha. See hippos up close during an optional boat ride on beautiful Lake Naivasha. A souvenir stopover is also recommended. On to Nairobi and lunch at the unique Carnivore Restaurant, featuring a variety of wild game roasted on huge spits. Join four-legged carnivores at Amboseli National Park. You’ll see lions, cheetahs and hyena.

The towering Mount Kilimanjaro frames the plains, woodlands and swamps of Amboseli. The park is home to the Big Five - elephant, rhino, lion, buffalo and leopard. Enjoy an afternoon game drive with an expert game tracker/driver. You are guaranteed a window seat each day in your private safari vehicle.

Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 6
Amboseli National Park
The best time for viewing wildlife is in the relative coolness of the morning and the late afternoon. A typical day on safari begins with an early morning game drive. This will usually last until mid-morning, when you return to your lodge for breakfast. After lunch and a relaxing afternoon, an evening game drive continues until sundown.

Amboseli Sopa Lodge (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

DAY 7
Amboseli - Nairobi – Mombasa
Set off from Amboseli after breakfast. Transfer to Amboseli airstrip for a domestic scheduled flight to Nairobi. Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta Airport for departure to Mombasa. Transfer to your beach hotel booked on half board basis.

Whitesands Beach Hotel (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 8
Mombasa
At leisure. The hotel offers a wide range of activities. You’ll find five swimming pools and a water slide. Optional activities include jet skiing, windsurfing, pedalos, kayaking, catamarans, and banana boat rides. Or take an Indian Ocean water safari via glass- bottom boat. The coral reef hosts a lively ecosystem of marine life. Scuba divers may arrange escorted dives through the hotel.

Whitesands Beach Hotel (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 9
Mombasa
At leisure. Mombasa, Kenya’s second-largest city, offers a thriving nightlife and exotic cultural traditions. Day trips to the Portuguese Fort Jesus may be arranged through the hotel or done on your own. Old Town reflects the Arab sea trader heritage of this seaport city.

Whitesands Beach Hotel (Breakfast and Dinner)

DAY 10
Depart
Transfer to Moi international Airport for departure to Nairobi. Connect with your
international flight via Europe.