Tour Features

Track wildlife as you walk along the Tsavo river. Leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffalo, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, crocodiles, and a variety of other wildlife can all be found here. Enjoy morning and evening game drives in Tsavo National Park. Visit the Shetani lava flow and Mzima springs, another major attraction in Tsavo National Park. Enjoy snorkeling in the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. On Diani Beach's coral reef, you can swim with dolphins and spot turtles. Sail to Wasini Island on a traditional Kenyan dhow, and you'll have the opportunity to swim with whale sharks. Enjoy a variety of water sports at Diani Beach and leave with unforgettable memories.

Luxury tourThis luxury tour includes high-end lodges and premium accommodations.
Can be customizedYou can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tourThis tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
Not for solo travelersSolo travelers cannot book this tour.
Can start any dayIf availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Minimum age requiredThe minimum age for this tour is 5 years.
TransportationThis tour uses: Air.

Route & Activities

Kenya

Kenya flag
Start Point
Tsavo West National Park
Day 8
End Point
Diani Beach

Activities Included

Big FiveWildlifeBeach Safari

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day Accommodation Meals
1
Karen Blixen
Breakfast Included
2
Finchhattons
All Meals Included with Drinks
3
Finch Hattons
All Meals Included with Drinks
4
Almanara Luxury Resort
Meals included as per itinerary
5
Almanara Luxury Resort
All Meals Included with Drinks
6
Almanara Luxury Lodge
All Meals Included with Drinks
7
Almanara Luxury Resort
Meals included as per itinerary
8
Luxury Accommodation
Breakfast & Lunch Included
  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Day 1 - Transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nairobi
    When you arrive, our representative will welcome you and take you to your hotel for the night.

    Main Destination: Nairobi National Park

    Accommodation: Karen Blixen

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included

  • Day 2 - Nairobi-Tsavo West Transfer
    At 6:00 a.m., one of our guides will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Wilson Airport, where you will fly to Tsavo West. When you arrive at Finch Hatton's airstrip, a lodge representative will greet you and transport you to the lodge. After checking in, go on a 2-hour morning wildlife-tracking walk along the Tsavo River. A leopard, cheetah, wild dog, buffalo, rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, and crocodile are among the animals you will see. Lunch will be served at the camp. In the late afternoon, go on a game drive in search of wildlife. Back to the lodge for dinner and a restful night's sleep

    Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park

    Accommodation: Finchhattons

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 3 - Full-Day Game Drive
    After breakfast, you will go on a full-day game drive. There will be a packed lunch provided. Visit Shetani Lava Flow, also known as the "Devil in Kiswahili." When locals first saw fire erupting and flowing on the ground 500 years ago, they thought it was the devil himself emerging from the ground. As you get closer to Chaimu crater, the road color changes from red to black. It is a tall, rising hill clad in the bright black color of the lava stones, also known as "the devil's crater" in the Kamba tribe language. There is a path leading to the top of this recent volcano, so you can climb it. Climbing the hill is difficult because it is unstable and can be slippery. Mzima Springs is the most popular attraction in Tsavo West. The stream of crystal-clear water is both pleasant and popular. The springs attract a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, gazelles, zebras, and giraffes, which can be seen wandering around the banks among the thick acacias and raffia palms, as well as a large number of monkeys and birds. Mzima is also the primary source of water for Mombasa. Nature trails, an observation platform, and an underwater glass tank are all well-marked. There is a ranger-led walk available. Drive back to the lodge after experiencing the most breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. Dinner and  Overnight at the lodge

    Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park

    Accommodation: Finch Hattons

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 4 - Tsavo West-Nairobi-Diani Transfer 
    Check out after breakfast and be transferred to the airstrip to catch your flight to Wilson Airport. When you arrive, you will connect to a one-hour flight to Diani Beach, where you will spend the next three days. Arrive at Ukunda Airport, where a hotel representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation. At Almanara Villa, check in and have lunch. Afternoon activities include walking along the beach, swimming, and relaxing at the pool. Dinner and accommodation at the Villa.

    Main Destination: Diani Beach

    Accommodation: Almanara Luxury Resort

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Day 5 - Full Day Beach Excursions
    After breakfast, your boat captain will take you to a coral reef for a half-day snorkeling adventure. Swim to the bottom for a close-up look at the active marine life. You'll see fish like Angel Snapper, zebra, butterfly, scorpion buffer, and many others. You'll have a great time swimming with dolphins and won't leave until you see the turtle in the coral reefs. Return to the hotel for lunch. Spend the afternoon reading a book or relaxing by the pool. After a long safari, a massage will do wonders for your body. Please schedule one for this afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the Villa.

    Main Destination: Diani Beach

    Accommodation: Almanara Luxury Resort

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 6 - Wasini Island Dhow Excursion for the Entire Day
    At 7 a.m., you will depart for Wasini Island following breakfast. This is a full-day trip aboard a traditional Kenyan Dhow (sailing boat), with snorkeling in the Kisite Marine Reserve and the possibility of seeing dolphins and whale sharks along the way. The Dhow will then sail to the island, where they will serve a full crab and seafood lunch. At 5 p.m., return to the Villa for dinner and overnight.

    Main Destination: Diani Beach

    Accommodation: Almanara Luxury Lodge

    Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks

  • Day 7 - Free relaxing day at Diani Beach
    After breakfast, arrange for some water sports activities with the hotel at an additional cost. Windsurfing, kayaking, standup paddling, and scuba diving are among the activities available. Alternatively, you could spend a half-day at the beach and then visit the community project, such as the orphanage, in the afternoon. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the Hotel.

    Main Destination: Diani Beach

    Accommodation: Almanara Luxury Resort

    Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary

  • Day 8 - A visit to a local village & transfer from Diani-Nairobi
    After breakfast, visit the local village in the Diani beach area. Meet new people while sipping on refreshing coconut water. Witness traditional crafts while hearing century-old stories. Return to your Villa for lunch and check out. You will be transferred to the airport in the afternoon and will fly back to Nairobi.

    Main Destination: Nairobi

    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Rates Per Person

Mar 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$6,908
2 people (1 room)
$17,568
3 people (2 rooms)
$24,476
4 people (2 rooms)
$35,136
5+ people

Apr 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$6,030
2 people (1 room)
$10,284
3 people (2 rooms)
$16,314
4 people (2 rooms)
$20,568
5+ people

Jun 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$6,980
2 people (1 room)
$17,568
3 people (2 rooms)
$24,476
4 people (2 rooms)
$35,136
5+ people

Jul 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,012
2 people (1 room)
$15,904
3 people (2 rooms)
$16,916
4 people (2 rooms)
$31,808
5+ people

Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 30, 2023

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$6,980
2 people (1 room)
$17,568
3 people (2 rooms)
$24,476
4 people (2 rooms)
$35,136
5+ people

Nov 1, 2023 - Dec 20, 2023

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$6,030
2 people (1 room)
$11,680
3 people (2 rooms)
$16,314
4 people (2 rooms)
$20,568
5+ people

Dec 21, 2023 - Jan 29, 2024

Traveler Information
Per person
Solo traveler (1 room)
$1,012
2 people (1 room)
$15,904
3 people (2 rooms)
$16,916
4 people (2 rooms)
$31,808
5+ people

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.

Includes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
  • All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT

Excludes

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Getting There

Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.

This tour starts in Tsavo West National Park and ends in Diani Beach, Kenya

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

Getting There

Tourists can visit these safari locations once in Kenya and can show up via air, land or ocean, however, flights are the most favoured mode of transport. Kenya is a huge nation and while you can go via vehicle on a safari circuit, getting between the various regions is better on a booked flight.
Kenya's main airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international Airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of Mombasa, but aside from flights to Zanzibar, this is primarily used for domestic and charter flights.
From Nairobi or Mombasa, one can fly or drive between reserves, or opt to do a bit of both. Most domestic flights out of Nairobi depart from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi.

This tour starts in Tsavo West National Park and ends in Diani Beach, Kenya

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Travel Requirements

  • All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
  • Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
  • When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
  • Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
  • Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (Link), but they can also be obtained through your local Kenyan Embassy or High Commission.
  • Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.

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