Safari & Sand Adventure
13 day Holiday Idea – from £2835
With flights from £3525
Follow the ultimate safari around Kenya’s most famous game reserves with a five night Indian Ocean beach stay that will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated.
Highlights:
- Spot unique birdlife and rhino at Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru
- Explore the Masai tribal lands
- Search for the ‘Big 5’ in Masai Mara National Park
- Look out for the ‘Special 5’ in Samburu National Reserve
- Relax at a beautiful beach resort in Mombasa
Your Itinerary
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Arrive at Nairobi to be transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. Relax by the pool or head into the city to explore.
Sarova Panafric Hotel: A welcoming hotel located on the edge of the city centre and set in attractive gardens with a swimming pool, ideal for some pre-safari relaxation.
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day 2 to 3 – Samburu National Reserve
The adventure begins with a drive to Samburu National Reserve, passing Mt. Kenya and crossing the equator on the way. Your two night stay in Samburu includes morning and afternoon game drives with a chance to spot all of the Big 5.
This region is also know for its unique ‘Special 5’ so look out for herds of beisa oryx, the unique giraffe-necked gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra and reticulated giraffe.
Samburu Simba Lodge: is located in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve and overlooks the Uaso Nyiro River. The comfortable rooms are decorated with traditional Samburu tribe accents, whilst the bush grounds offer a swimming pool to relax by.
Samburu Simba Lodge
Day 4 – Aberdare National Park
Return south to the mountainous Aberdare National Park for a stay and evening game viewing at The Ark. Observe animals emerging from the bush to drink at the lodge’s waterhole.
The Ark: An iconic property in the heart of the Aberdare National Park. The Ark has four viewing areas and a ground level hideout overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, popular with elephant and other wildlife. On request, the night guard will buzz your room when lesser spotted species visit the waterhole after dark.
The Ark
Day 5 – Lakes Naivasha & Nakuru
The mountain views are magnificent as you head towards the Great Rift Valley and Nakuru National Park. There are plenty of animals including rhino, leopard and giraffe as well as large numbers of flamingo that turn the shoreline pink. Head to Lake Naivasha for dinner and overnight.
Lake Naivasha Country Club: A historic lodge that was once the staging post for Imperial Airways that flew from Dublin to Durban. The 12 acres of lawns are shaded by mature acacia and fever trees and include a swimming pool to relax by whilst on safari.
Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day 6 to 7 – Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast continue through Masai tribal lands for two spectacular days of game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve. There are morning and afternoon game drives and a chance to spot hippos at your lodge’s own waterhole.
From August to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration typically passes through the Masai Mara, accompanied by tens of thousands of zebra, impala and gazelle. If nearby, your ranger will seek out the impressive herd.
Keekorok Lodge: A prime location within the park close to migration routes coming up from the Serengeti. There are attractive gardens containing a swimming pool and a boardwalk leading to a hippo pool lookout.
Keekorok Lodge
Day 8 to 12 – Diani Beach
Enjoy the scenic journey as you head back to Nairobi to catch a short flight to Kenya’s popular Indian Ocean resort of Mombasa. From the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to the palm-fringed northern beaches where you’ll stay for a relaxing five nights at your choice of Kenya beach resort. Make the most of your surroundings and spend some time here relaxing on the white sandy beach next to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Kenya beach resort
Day 13 – Farewell
Return to Mombasa City relaxed and rejuvenated to pick up your scheduled flight back to the UK.
Your Itinerary
You can customise your holiday by adding extra nights or destinations. Just let us know what you would like to do
Day 1
| Nairobi
Arrive at Nairobi to be transferred to your hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. Relax by the pool or head into the city to explore.
Sarova Panafric Hotel: A welcoming hotel located on the edge of the city centre and set in attractive gardens with a swimming pool, ideal for some pre-safari relaxation.
Sarova Panafric Hotel
Day 2 to 3
| Samburu National Reserve
The adventure begins with a drive to Samburu National Reserve, passing Mt. Kenya and crossing the equator on the way. Your two night stay in Samburu includes morning and afternoon game drives with a chance to spot all of the Big 5.
This region is also know for its unique ‘Special 5’ so look out for herds of beisa oryx, the unique giraffe-necked gerenuk, Somali Ostrich, Grevy’s Zebra and reticulated giraffe.
Samburu Simba Lodge: is located in Buffalo Springs Game Reserve and overlooks the Uaso Nyiro River. The comfortable rooms are decorated with traditional Samburu tribe accents, whilst the bush grounds offer a swimming pool to relax by.
Samburu Simba Lodge
Day 4
| Aberdare National Park
Return south to the mountainous Aberdare National Park for a stay and evening game viewing at The Ark. Observe animals emerging from the bush to drink at the lodge’s waterhole.
The Ark: An iconic property in the heart of the Aberdare National Park. The Ark has four viewing areas and a ground level hideout overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, popular with elephant and other wildlife. On request, the night guard will buzz your room when lesser spotted species visit the waterhole after dark.
The Ark
Day 5
| Lakes Naivasha & Nakuru
The mountain views are magnificent as you head towards the Great Rift Valley and Nakuru National Park. There are plenty of animals including rhino, leopard and giraffe as well as large numbers of flamingo that turn the shoreline pink. Head to Lake Naivasha for dinner and overnight.
Lake Naivasha Country Club: A historic lodge that was once the staging post for Imperial Airways that flew from Dublin to Durban. The 12 acres of lawns are shaded by mature acacia and fever trees and include a swimming pool to relax by whilst on safari.
Lake Naivasha Country Club
Day 6 to 7
| Masai Mara National Reserve
After breakfast continue through Masai tribal lands for two spectacular days of game viewing in the Masai Mara National Reserve. There are morning and afternoon game drives and a chance to spot hippos at your lodge’s own waterhole.
From August to October, the Great Wildebeest Migration typically passes through the Masai Mara, accompanied by tens of thousands of zebra, impala and gazelle. If nearby, your ranger will seek out the impressive herd.
Keekorok Lodge: A prime location within the park close to migration routes coming up from the Serengeti. There are attractive gardens containing a swimming pool and a boardwalk leading to a hippo pool lookout.
Keekorok Lodge
Day 8 to 12
| Diani Beach
Enjoy the scenic journey as you head back to Nairobi to catch a short flight to Kenya’s popular Indian Ocean resort of Mombasa. From the airport, you’ll be met and transferred to the palm-fringed northern beaches where you’ll stay for a relaxing five nights at your choice of Kenya beach resort. Make the most of your surroundings and spend some time here relaxing on the white sandy beach next to the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
Kenya beach resort
Day 13
| Farewell
Return to Mombasa City relaxed and rejuvenated to pick up your scheduled flight back to the UK.
This Holiday Includes
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Safari & Sand Adventure holiday idea and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- A visit to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage from Nairobi
- Extra nights in Nairobi or at your chosen Mombasa beach resort
- A Mombasa City Tour or Dhow Safari
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Safari & Sand Adventure
13 day Holiday Idea – from £2835
With flights from £3525
Guide prices shown are per person based on two sharing standard accommodation and include full ABTA/ATOL protection. Prices vary according to season and standard of accommodation chosen.
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