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Overview
This 10-day luxury fly-in safari and beach holiday is an exquisite journey combining the unique wildlife of Samburu National Reserve and the iconic Masai Mara with a blissful retreat on Diani Beach. It is designed for discerning travelers who appreciate seamless travel, premier accommodations, exclusive wildlife encounters including the 'Samburu Special Five' and the Big Five, and idyllic coastal relaxation, all facilitated by expert local guides and light aircraft transfers.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Perfect for honeymooners, luxury adventurers, and families seeking an ultimate Kenyan 'bush and beach' experience with minimal travel time and maximum indulgence.
- Pace of Travel: Relaxed, utilizing fly-in transfers to connect diverse ecosystems efficiently, allowing more time for safari activities and beach leisure.
- Interests: Encountering Samburu's unique arid-adapted species, Big Five viewing and Great Migration in Masai Mara, luxurious spa treatments, pristine white sandy beaches, snorkeling, diving, and cultural interactions.
- Comfort Level: Luxury to Luxury+, featuring stays at Saruni Samburu, Saruni Mara, and Almanara Boutique Hotel.
- Focus: An exceptional blend of distinct wildlife adventures in northern and southern Kenya, culminating in an opulent coastal escape.
Key Tour Highlights
- Efficient Fly-In Itinerary: Light aircraft flights connect Nairobi to Samburu, Samburu to Masai Mara, and Masai Mara to Diani Beach, ensuring swift and scenic travel.
- Exclusive Samburu & Masai Mara Safaris: Stay at Saruni Samburu for unique northern wildlife and cultural experiences, and Saruni Mara for premier Big Five viewing and access to private conservancies.
- Luxurious Diani Beach Retreat: Indulge at Almanara Boutique Hotel on Diani Beach, known for its powdery white sands and crystal-clear waters, with options for various marine activities.
- Diverse Wildlife & Activities: From tracking the Samburu Five and night game drives to witnessing the Mara migration and enjoying a complimentary massage.
- Premier Luxury Accommodations: Experience unparalleled comfort and service at Saruni Samburu, Saruni Mara, and Almanara Boutique Hotel, or similar.
Accommodation Style
Indulge in some of Kenya's most exclusive and luxurious properties. Stays include Saruni Samburu, offering spectacular views and cultural immersion; Saruni Mara in a private conservancy bordering the Masai Mara Reserve for intimate wildlife viewing; and the Almanara Boutique Hotel on Diani Beach for ultimate coastal luxury. Expect personalized service, gourmet cuisine, and stunning natural settings.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Samburu National Reserve & Kalama Conservancy: Home to rare endemic species like Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffe, offering game drives, bush walks, and cultural visits.
- Masai Mara National Reserve & Mara North Conservancy: World-famous for its populations of elephants, lions, leopards, and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Offers night drives and rhino tracking.
- Diani Beach: A premier coastal destination with white sands, coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling, diving, and relaxation. Nearby Shimba Hills National Reserve offers further exploration.
Itinerary
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. You will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport for a short domestic flight to Samburu. Upon arrival at the Samburu airstrip, a guide from your luxury lodge will welcome you. Saruni Samburu offers spectacular views and exclusive access to over 200,000 acres of wilderness. (Meals: All meals included, All drinks - premium spirits may be extra)
Accommodation: Saruni Samburu Camp or similar luxury lodge.
Spend the day exploring the Kalama Conservancy, Samburu National Park, and Buffalo Springs National Park. Expect to see rare endemic species such as the 'Samburu Five' (Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk). Activities include morning and afternoon game drives, night game drives in Kalama, guided bush walks, and cultural visits. (Meals: All meals included, All drinks - premium spirits may be extra)
Accommodation: Saruni Samburu Camp or similar luxury lodge.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your domestic flight to the Masai Mara. You will be met by a guide from your luxury camp, Saruni Mara, located in the Mara North Conservancy, offering exclusive access to a private wildlife concession. The reserve is famous for elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and big cats. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water & alcoholic drinks - other drinks may be extra)
Accommodation: Saruni Mara Camp or similar luxury lodge.
Enjoy two full days with morning and afternoon game drives in the Mara North Conservancy and Masai Mara National Reserve. Options include night game drives for nocturnal creatures, black rhino tracking experiences, guided bush walks, horse riding, cultural visits to Maasai villages, or a hot air balloon flight (extra costs apply). Your stay includes a complimentary 30-minute massage at Saruni Mara’s Wellbeing Space. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water & alcoholic drinks - other drinks may be extra)
Accommodation: Saruni Mara Camp or similar luxury lodge.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Diani Ukunda on Kenya's southern coast. On arrival, you'll be transferred to Almanara Boutique Hotel, an intimate luxury hotel on a beautiful beach. (Meals: All meals included, All drinks - premium spirits may be extra)
Accommodation: Almanara Luxury Boutique Hotel or similar.
Spend three full days exploring the 25-kilometer coastline around Diani Beach. Enjoy powdery white sands and crystal waters. Relax, sunbathe, or get active with snorkeling, diving in coral reefs, kitesurfing, or boat excursions to Kisite Mpunguti National Marine Park (optional, extra costs). Visit local art galleries or markets. (Meals: All meals included, All drinks - premium spirits may be extra)
Accommodation: Almanara Luxury Boutique Hotel or similar.
Sadly, your Kenyan luxury tour concludes. After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your 1-hour flight back to Wilson Airport, Nairobi. From Wilson, you will be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your onward journey home. (Meals: Breakfast, Drinking water)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas