9 Days Kenyan Bush And Beach Safari Holidays
Experience the best of Kenya on a 9-day bush and beach safari. Enjoy thrilling game drives in renowned parks, including the Maasai Mara, then unwind on the pristine beaches of the Kenyan coast.
This adventure blends wildlife exploration with beachside relaxation for an unforgettable safari experience.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be picked by Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport shuttle for a transfer to their Hotel inside the airport.
Check in for a few hour relaxation and breakfast. Later, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Wilson Airport for a scheduled 1030Hrs flight to Mara Naboisho. Upon landing at the Ol Seki airstrip, a friendly and knowledgeable Maasai guide the true specialists – is standing by ready to take you on your very first Game Drive. Arrive at Eagle View at mid-day. Proceed to have lunch that will be served in our stylish dining tent offering views of the savannah and the mystical double fig tree.
Afterwards, you will have some time to settle into your tented room followed by a relaxing moments as you adjust to your new surroundings. Afternoon tea will be served by the double fig tree followed by an afternoon game drive in the conservancy and a sundowner of drinks and nibbles enjoyed under an Acacia tree. As you head back to camp you will enjoy a night game drive that gives you an opportunity to see the nocturnal wildlife.
At the camp, dinner will be served as you end your day sipping wine by the campfire as you share your day's experience before retiring to your tent for overnight.
Overnight: Eagle View
Wake before dawn and set out at sunrise in search of game.
In between your morning and afternoon game drive you will have ample time to relax and enjoy the ambiance at your camp
After lunch and some time to relax and later depart with your driver/guide for an afternoon game drive in search for the big five. The low afternoon light is perfect for photographing the beautiful rolling plains of the Masai Mara.
In the early evening as you make your way back to camp, you may get lucky and spot a leopard on the prowl.
As the sun starts to set you will return to your camp for dinner and overnight at the Camp
Alternatively, wake up for breakfast before leaving with picnic lunch for a full day game viewing drive to experience the Great Wildebeest migration across the Mara river before returning to the camp/lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight
Awake to the magnificent ‘wake up call’ symphony of Masai Mara’s astonishing birdlife. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast before embarking on a full day safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Abundant wildlife on the savannah gives fantastic photo opportunities. The incredible backdrop of clear blues and the rolling Savannah will captivate you providing you with memories to last a lifetime. Catch the action at the crossing point and stalk the herds just like the lions and the cheetahs, capturing them with your lens and in your heart. Enjoy an exceptional wilderness migration holiday; there is never a dull moment on the savannah. Return to camp at sundown for dinner followed by relaxation at the campfire as you tell of your experiences on the African wilderness.
Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Wake up to an early morning game drive or a walking safari ending your adventure with a sumptuous bush breakfast that often features full English breakfast at a scenic location. Return to camp shortly after breakfast. You will have some time to gather your things and after saying your goodbyes, your guide will drive you to the airstrip in time for your flight to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the early afternoon. You will have some time to have lunch at the Airport before you connect your onward flight to Malindi to arrive at 17:30 Hrs. Upon landing at the Airstrip our driver will be waiting to transfer you from the airport to the beach resort, check in, relax in your room or take a walk along the white sandy beach to enjoy the gentle zephyr of a breeze, blowing onshore from the Indian Ocean before joining other travellers for a well-deserved dinner. In the evening, enjoy Traditional African Tribal Dancers, Theme Nights, Acrobats, Quiz Nights, Snake Shows or Dancing under a tropical starlit sky with live music or disco. All to fill your Kenyan Beach Holiday with fun.
After breakfast, you may consult the Hotels management for any of the excursions available in Watamu like the following: – Experience Kenya’s own Grand Canyon! After a scenic drive through Malindi, over the Sabaki River Bridge and through rural villages, enjoy the views of this naturally eroded landscape. Descend into the “Kitchen” with a local guide who will point out strange features carved by wind and rain; a map of Africa, a rhino head and a sacred worship site. Depart Watamu – 8.00 am Return to Watamu – 1pm.
N.B. This excursion may not be advisable for those with a strong fear of heights, walking difficulties or medical conditions. Sundowners: Enjoy a trip at Mida Creek, just 10 minutes’ drive from Turtle Bay, a place well known for its migratory birds, like Wolly Necked Storks, Herons, Flamingos and many more or simply relax on board viewing the sunset with delicious snacks and drinks. Another option is the lobster lunch cruise, starting at 11 am and stopping for BBQ next to Sudi Island. Enjoy grilled Lobster and Jumbo Prawns on board and later on take a stroll around the island and end up with a dip in Mida Creek. Sailing home by 4 pm after a memorable day. She carries up to 35 people and the dhow can be rented as well for weddings and private functions. Exploring the Mida Creek in a dhow is a truly African experience.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have a late tropical breakfast and then spend the day strolling along the sandy white beaches of the Kenyan Coast. You can also indulge yourself in one of the activities offered at the Hotel. (Check with the hotel for cost and availability).
Excursions: After breakfast you may choose to observe the vibrant marine life or simply unwind amidst the palms and silver sands of Watamu Beach, a set of beaches near a fishing village. With offshore coral formations lying within a marine national park, the beach has some of Kenya’s best snorkelling and diving spots, revealing a wide array of multi-coloured species.
Alternatively, you can take a glass-bottomed boat trip to witness the reef. Keep your eye out for sea turtles, and during low tide, explore countless pools with an abundance of creatures. Discover the huge variety of marine life in Africa’s first marine park, Watamu National Marine Park in a glass-bottom boat, mask and snorkel, marine park fees. Departure – at low tides. Call Discovery office to confirm. Duration – 2 hours. Malindi tour A visit to the local town of Malindi packed with activities for everyone. Starting off at the Malindi Falconry stroke the Verreaux’s Eagle Owl or a bush baby, and maybe even have the chance to fly a bird of prey. At the Crocodile Farm and Snake Park, Honorary KWS Warden, Mark Easterbrook will show you his crocodiles wrestle for meat and snakes devouring their prey during feeding time. Finally wander amongst the friendly woodcarvers of Malindi Handicraft Co-operative as they demonstrate their trade. Finished pieces are on sale for souvenirs and gifts.
Activities:
Watamu Marine Park Excursion
Optional
Half Day Mombasa City Tour
Visit the historical and cultural sites, the bazaar and wood carvers market and Fort Jesus.
This day will be full of adventure as you visit Arabuko Sokoke forest and as the name suggest, the Sokoke Scops Owl, Sokoke Pipit, Amani Sunbird, and Spotted Ground Thrush can only be found at the forest in Kenya. The forest offers three forest types and dozens of bird and mammal species. Also found is Waterbuck and Common Duiker.
See also the mangrove and the dense forest where seasonal pools can burst into life following a tropical downpour. Keep your eyes open for Green Mamba and Rock Python. Stretching from Arabuko Sokoke is Mida Creek, a broad water tidal creek surrounded by extensive mangroves and lined with palms. Mida creek is made of sea grass and coral a home to many fish species and feeding sea turtle. Mida is also a stopover for many migratory birds. The creek is also ideal for water-skiing and wake-boarding. Return to the resort for dinner and overnight.
Optional
Excursion to Arabuko Sokoke National Park
Excursion to Mida Creek
You have a full days of relaxation with an option of a variety of activities offered by the resort.
Start the day with a tropical breakfast, followed by a morning massage to help you relax and rejuvenate or enjoy some yoga and meditation. Later head out to take a dip in the warm Indian Ocean or sip champagne on the white sandy beaches while gentle waves cool your feet.
After lunch, you may opt to take a discovery stroll to Malindi town or take an excursion to Mombasa old town. (Can be arranged by the hotel at a fee) In the evening head back to the resort to unwind in your beautiful suite or in the pool before dinner is served. Enjoy a private dinner served by the pool, a perfect ending to an eventful day.
Optional:
Malindi and Watamu Diving
Being the last day of your Kenyan Beach Safari, take some time and capture your last moments on the sandy beaches. Enjoy your last shots at the beach and within the hotel environs as you prepare for your flight departure.
Later in the afternoon our driver will drop you off to the airport for your flight back to JKIA for you flight back home marking the end of this wonderful and memorable Kenyan Safari experience.
Tour Activities
- Bird Watching
- Game Drives
- Photographic Safari
- Beach Holidays