9 Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday Masai Mara Nakuru & Mombasa (Begins in Nairobbi & ends in Nairobi or Mombasa)
This 9-day Safari & Beach Holiday combines Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park, a treat for birdwatchers and a rhino sanctuary, with the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve. Get the best of both worlds on this adventurous road-and-air safari.
Your trip begins with a 3-hour drive northwest of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, to Lake Nakuru National Park. Lake Nakuru is a bird- and animal watchers’ haven. The park has over 400 bird species. These include flamingos, herons, pelicans, storks and the iconic African fish eagle.
Lake Nakuru is also home to a vast number of mammals (56 species), including a healthy population of the highly endangered rhino. The park has four of the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, and Rhino), but not the Elephant.
Expect to see tree-climbing Lions, Cheetahs, pythons, Hyenas, jackals, Rothschild’s giraffes, zebra, hippo, impala, waterbuck, and plenty of baboons and monkeys.
After a night in Lake Nakuru, we get back on the road and make our way to our next game-viewing destination in Kenya, the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. We spend 3 nights in the Mara on morning and afternoon game drives in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife.
The Maasai Mara is home to the Masai giraffe, Baboons, Warthogs, Bat-eared foxes, Grey jackals, spotted hyenas, Topi, Impala, Hartebeest, Wildebeest, Elephants, buffalo, Zebras, Hippos, and cheetahs.
The ultimate action here is, without a doubt, the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August, when millions of these grazers move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.
Balloon trips are an entirely wonderful way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These Masai Mara balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost.
After your game-viewing adventure in Masai Mara, we fly to Mombasa and spend the next four days enjoying the sunshine and the warm Indian Ocean at a beach resort near Mombasa, on the coast of East Africa. Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya and boasts the largest port on the East African coast.
Relax on the sandy beaches and dip in the sea, taking it easy after our action-packed game viewing in Kenya’s finest wildlife areas. You can also enjoy optional (extra cost) activities and water sports in and around Mombasa, a chaotic melting pot of Indian, Arabic and African influences.
9-day Safari & Beach Holiday Day-by-Day Itinerary & Timing
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Lake Nakuru
0800 Hours – 1000 Hours: Pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or your Nairobi hotel
1000 Hours – 1300 Hours: Drive via the scenic Great Rift Valley escarpment down to Lake Nakuru National Park
1400 Hours – 1800 Hours: Check-in, lunch at the lodge, and an afternoon game drive to spot rhinos and flamingos
Day 2: Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara National Reserve
0630 Hours – 0830 Hours: Sunrise game drive in Lake Nakuru
0900 Hours – 1300 Hours: Breakfast and drive to Masai Mara via the Maasai town of Narok
1330 Hours – 1830 Hours: Arrival, check-in for lunch, and an evening game drive across the savannah
Days 3 & 4: Full Days in Masai Mara
0600 Hours – 0900 Hours: Early morning game drive (best time for active predators)
0930 Hours – 1530 Hours: Breakfast, midday leisure or rest at the camp, and lunch
1600 Hours – 1830 Hours: Afternoon-to-sunset game drive
Day 5: Masai Mara to Mombasa (Flight or SGR Train)
0600 Hours – 0800 Hours: Early morning farewell game drive
1100 Hours – 1400 Hours: Transfer to the airstrip for a midday regional flight to Mombasa (or travel via Nairobi via the Standard Gauge Railway depending on your booking)
Afternoon/ Evening: Arrival in Mombasa and transfer to your coastal beach resort
Days 6, 7 & 8: Mombasa Beach Leisure
All Day (08:00 AM onwards): Unwind at the beach, optional water sports, snorkeling, or historical tours of Fort Jesus and Old Town Mombasa
Day 9: Departure from Mombasa
0800 Hours – 1000 Hours: Breakfast at the beach resort and leisure time
1100 Hours onwards: Transfer to Moi International Airport in Mombasa or the SGR station for your return trip to Nairobi
9-Day Itinerary and Route Table
Day |
Destination |
Activity/ Route Highlight |
Overnight Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Nairobi to Lake Nakuru | Drive from Nairobi (3 hours); afternoon game drive for rhinos and flamingos | Lake Nakuru Lodge/ Camp |
| Day 2 | Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara | Scenic drive down the Rift Valley to Masai Mara; afternoon game drive | Masai Mara Tented Camp |
| Day 3 | Masai Mara | Full-day game viewing across the open savannah for the Big Five | Masai Mara Tented Camp |
| Day 4 | Masai Mara | Morning and afternoon game drives, or an optional Maasai cultural village visit | Masai Mara Tented Camp |
| Day 5 | Masai Mara to Mombasa | Morning game drive, transfer to airstrip, and flight to Mombasa; beach hotel transfer | Mombasa Beach Resort |
| Day 6 | Mombasa (Coast) | At leisure: relax on the white sands or swim in the Indian Ocean | Mombasa Beach Resort |
| Day 7 | Mombasa (Coast) | Optional marine park snorkeling, Diani/North Coast tour, or spa day | Mombasa Beach Resort |
| Day 8 | Mombasa (Coast) | Leisure day or water sports along the coastal shore | Mombasa Beach Resort |
| Day 9 | Mombasa to Nairobi | Morning at the beach, transfer to Moi Airport/SGR for your return to Nairobi | Tour Ends |
Summary Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 3: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 4: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 5: Masai Mara – Fly to Mombasa Beach
Day 6: Mombasa Beach
Day 7: Mombasa Beach
Day 8: Mombasa Beach
Day 9: Mombasa – Fly to Nairobi– Depart
Itinerary in detail
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast at your hotel in Nairobi, we depart by road to our destination, Lake Nakuru National Park. We arrive at our lodge/ camp in time for lunch. After lunch, we head into the bush on an afternoon game-viewing drive in Lake Nakuru Park, in search of its diverse wildlife and numerous birds.
This Kenyan game park has retained its reputation as an ornithologist’s delight, with more than 400 bird species found here. Bird species include the Great White Pelican, African Spoonbill, Yellow-billed Stork, Lesser and Greater Flamingo, and Long-crested Eagle.
Lake Nakuru is also known as an important wildlife sanctuary for some of Africa’s endangered species, especially black and white rhinos, and Rothschild’s giraffes. The game reserve is also home to lions, waterbuck, buffalo, leopard and baboons, which we keep an eye out for on our game drive.
We have dinner and overnight in en-suite rooms at a comfortable lodge at Lake Nakuru National Park.
Overnight Accommodation: Egret Savannah Camp Nakuru, Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Lunch}
Day 2: Lake Nakuru – Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve
Day two starts with breakfast at our overnight lodge/ camp. Then it’s back on the road, as we make our way to our next game-viewing destination in Kenya, the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve.
We travel along the scenic Great Rift Valley floor, arriving at our safari camp/lodge in the Masai Mara in time for lunch. Later, we venture into the Masai Mara Reserve on a thrilling afternoon-to-evening game drive.
Overnight Accommodation: AA Masai Mara Lodge, Fig Tree Camp Masai Mara or Muthu Keekorok Lodge Maasai Mara
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3 & 4: Explore Masai Mara National Reserve
The next two days are set aside for game viewing in Kenya’s finest wildlife park, the Masai Mara National Reserve. Our morning and afternoon game drives take us in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this vast Kenyan game reserve.
The Masai Mara is home to an abundance of wildlife, including Masai giraffe, baboon, warthog, bat-eared fox, grey jackal, spotted hyena, topi, impala, hartebeest, wildebeest, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and Cheetahs.
The ultimate action here is, without a doubt, the annual wildebeest exodus, the Great Migration, in July and August, when millions of these grazers move north from the Serengeti in search of lusher grass before turning south again in October.
Balloon trips are an outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains teeming with wildlife. These Masai Mara balloon trips can be arranged at extra cost.
We overnight at a camp/ lodge in the Masai Mara.
Overnight Accommodation: AA Masai Mara Lodge, Fig Tree Camp Masai Mara or Muthu Keekorok Lodge Maasai Mara
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Masai Mara – Fly to Mombasa Beach
Embark on an early morning game drive in Masai Mara before breakfast. After breakfast, relax at the lodge until lunchtime, and then we transfer you to the airstrip for your flight to Mombasa.
We arrive at the airstrip at about 14:00 and catch a flight to Mombasa. We meet up with you at the airport in Mombasa and transfer you to a beach hotel.
Overnight Accommodation: Alfajiri Beach Villa, Diani, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa Diani or Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Dinner}
Day 6, 7 & 8: Mombasa Beach
We spend the next three days enjoying the sunshine and the warm Indian Ocean at a beach resort near Mombasa, on the coast of East Africa. Mombasa is the second-largest city in Kenya and boasts the largest port on the East African coast.
Relax on the sandy beaches and take a dip in the sea, taking it easy after our action-packed game viewing in Kenya’s finest wildlife areas. You can also enjoy optional (extra cost) activities and water sports in and around Mombasa, a chaotic melting pot of Indian, Arabic and African influences.
Overnight Accommodation: Alfajiri Beach Villa, Diani, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa Diani or Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Dinner}
Day 9: Mombasa – Fly to Nairobi– Depart
On the final day of this Kenya safari & Beach Holiday, you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi, arriving in time for your onward flights.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
9 Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday Masai Mara Nakuru & Mombasa
9 Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday Masai Mara, Nakuru & Mombasa Prices Include
✓ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with an open-top
✓ Game drives + all meals included while on safari
✓ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓ Accommodation in Lake Nakuru & Mombasa Beach + Professional Safari Driver Guide
✓ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru & Mombasa Beach & Flights (Masai Mara – Mombasa – Nairobi)
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 2 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
9 Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday Masai Mara Nakuru & Mombasa Prices Exclude
✗ International Airfare
✗ Accommodation in Nairobi
✗ Optional Hot Air Ballooning
✗ Cost of obtaining passport and visas
✗ Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
✗ Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
✗ Christmas, New Year, and Easter Supplement
✗ Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
✗Personal expenses such as travel insurance, excess baggage fees, communication charges that include laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls; beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary
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