12 Days Kenya: Highlands, Safari & Coast

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From $8,750 USD* / Big Five Spectacle / 12 days

*price p.p. incl. guide, safari jeep, hotel and park entrance
fees, excl. international flight (based on six persons)

12 Days Kenya: Highlands, Safari & Coast

Stunning landscapes, the Big Five and a fabulous train ride await you in an itinerary that will eventually lead you to Kenya’s stunning beaches.

Have you always dreamed of seeing the Big Five and maybe even the Great Wildebeest Migration? Then your dream is about to come true. This 14-day journey has lions, rhinos, elephants, leopards, buffalos, gnus, and zebras lined up in the Masai Mara National Reserve, after which hippos lie in wait in the waters of Lake Naivasha. In Amboseli National Park, elephants cross your way again, but this time with the famous Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. And, as if that is not enough, we take you to Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Park before you board the fabulous train that takes you to Mombasa and your final destination- the beautiful beaches of Diani.

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12 Days Kenya: Highlands, Safari & Coast

Signature Elite

From

$8,750 USD

Trip Highlights:

* Indicative costs per person, excluding international airline tickets

Included

24/7 service

14 days

All accommodations

Drinking water in our safari jeeps

Full board

Game drives

Luxurious private 4×4 Safari Jeep

Park Fees

Pickup and transfer airport

Private guide speaking fluently English

Reservation costs

Domestic flight/train

Fully accredited under SGR

Excluded

Reservation costs

Domestic flight/train

Make your dream trip come true with Africa Safari Trips

At Africa Safari Trips, you can customize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi Arrival – Welcome to Kenya

Day 2–3: Mount Kenya Forest – Alpine Trails & Tree Lodges

Day 4–5: Samburu National Reserve – Culture & Wildlife

Day 6–7: Tsavo West – Lava Landscapes & Luxury

Day 8–11: Diani Beach – Indian Ocean Tranquility

Day 12: Departure from Mombasa

Day 1

Nairobi Arrival – Welcome to Kenya

Touch down in Nairobi, where your Signature Elite journey begins with a warm Afritage welcome. Transfer to your luxury lodge for relaxation, followed by a chef-led welcome dinner and a cultural orientation hosted by your travel concierge.

Activities:

VIP airport reception and private transfer

Heritage cocktail reception and trip briefing

Optional wellness massage or city gallery tour

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

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Day 2-3

Mount Kenya Forest – Alpine Trails & Tree Lodges

Board a scenic helicopter for a breathtaking flight over the central highlands, landing deep within the Mount Kenya Forest Reserve. Explore lush trails with a naturalist guide, enjoy a forest picnic by waterfalls, and retreat each evening to a treehouse-style suite.

Activities:

Helicopter fly-over Mount Kenya glaciers

Guided forest walks and picnic lunch

Stargazing and bonfire at the lodge

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 4-5

Samburu National Reserve – Culture & Wildlife

Travel by charter flight to the remote beauty of Samburu. Discover the unique wildlife of Kenya’s north—including reticulated giraffes and Grevy’s zebra—and immerse yourself in the culture of Samburu communities through hosted storytelling and artisanal workshops.

Activities:

Private game drives with Samburu guides

Visit to local women’s cooperative.

Cultural session with Samburu elder

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 6-7

Tsavo West – Lava Landscapes & Luxury

Fly south to Tsavo West, a land of volcanic rock, open savannah, and rich wildlife. Visit Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flows, and retreat to your luxury eco-lodge for spa treatments, quiet reading decks, and candlelit dinners in the bush.

Activities:

Guided excursion to Mzima Springs

Nature walks along lava fields

Fire-lit bush dinner with wine pairing.

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 8-11

Diani Beach – Indian Ocean Tranquility

Take a coastal flight to Diani Beach and check into a stunning private villa. Enjoy three full days of curated coastal experiences, including dhow sailing, spa rituals, snorkeling, and beachside Swahili fusion cuisine prepared by your in-villa chef.

Activities:

Private dhow cruise at sunset

Beach yoga and wellness treatments

Snorkeling excursion to Kisite Marine Park

Accommodations:

Signature Elite

Signature Select

Signature Classic

Day 12

Departure from Mombasa

Enjoy one last barefoot breakfast overlooking the sea before your private transfer to Mombasa Airport. Your farewell includes a handwoven travel journal, capturing your time in the highlands, savannah, and sea.

Activities:

Morning beach walk or meditation

Private airport transfer to Moi International

Departure gifting ceremony

Make your dream trip come true with Africa Safari Trips

At Africa Safari Trips, you can customize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences. Our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!