Herds of elephants and big cats roam these arid plains, along with the arid-adapted animals – namely the reticulated giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Somali ostrich and the long necked gerenuk.

Day 2-3
Meet the Samburu
Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive in Samburu Game Reserve and Buffalo Springs Reserve, which are separated the Ewaso Nyiro River. Look for the rare and highly endangered Grevy’s Zebra. Wild dog sightings are fairly common, as are cheetah and leopard. The birdlife is sublime, the array of colours and the abundance of species, with over 450 species recorded here, make Samburu a birders paradise. The Lesser Kestrel and the Taita Falcon are both species of global conservation concern, and both can be found in the reserve. Visit a Samburu Cultural Village and see firsthand how the colourfully dressed Samburu survive the harsh environment in Northern Kenya.

Day 4
Fly to Masai Mara
In the morning after breakfast, you will travel scheduled light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara, host to the Great Wildebeest migration from July to October. Experience an afternoon game drive in the dramatic park with its sweeping plains. It is home to the greatest concentration of plains game on Earth and the largest population of Lions in Africa.

Day 5-7
On safari in Masai Mara
In the morning of your Maasai Mara safari, you could choose to include an optional Kenya Hot Air Balloon Safari – one of the most magical ways to take in the Mara ecosystem or spend the day exploring the park on a morning game drive. After a tasty lunch and some time to relax, you visit a traditional Maasai Manyatta. This is a great way to learn about the local tribes’ customs and see what life is like in traditional rural Africa. The camp is a short drive from the Mara River, where more than a million wildebeest and zebra make their way, perilously crossing the river every July and August. During the rest of the year there is world class game viewing experiences to be had. With large populations of plains animals, elephants, rhinos and all the big cats.

Day 8-9
Fun in the Sun
After an early breakfast and short game drive on the way to the airstrip, it’s time to board a scheduled flight to Nairobi and then a connecting flight to Diani. Enjoy your Mombasa beach holiday and relax on the beautiful sandy white beach and sip a refreshing cocktail. Take in the tropical beauty of the coastline. You will have the next two days during your Kenya beach holiday to enjoy at your leisure and savour the laid-back African beach lifestyle. Work on your tan, play a game of volleyball, go sailing, kite surfing or snorkelling. Cool off with a refreshing dip in the Ocean before savouring a leisurely lunch.

A hotel representative will meet you to take you on the next leg of your adventure for some beach relaxation. Savour fine food prepared fresh from the bounty of the Indian Ocean. Sip on cocktails in the cool ocean breeze.

Day 10
Fly to your destination
On the final morning of your Kenya Safari and Mombasa Beach Holiday, there might be time for one last dip in the Ocean. Enjoy a lingering breakfast after which you will fly out from Mombasa to your onward destination.