Tour Overview
beach holiday is the focus of this 9 day Kenya itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Kenya Beach Holidays, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure.
9 Day Classic Wildlife Safari in Masai Mara in Kenya with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.
Tour Highlights
- day Kenya Tiwi Beach from usa focus across Kenya
- Guided time in Samburu National Reserve
- Signature activity: sunrise game drive
- Private driver-guide and road support
- Lodge base at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (route dependent)
- Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
- Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
- Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability
Includes
- Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
- All included activities (optional extras not included)
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
- An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
- All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
- All taxes and service charges
- Meals as specified in your daily itinerary
Excludes
- International flights (to/from your home country)
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
- Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
- Drinks and beverages
Itinerary in details
Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Samburu National Reserve
This chapter of the safari starts when a transfer from Diani, easing into Kenya's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Samburu National Reserve, where birding along alkaline lakes sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Day2Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — Maasai village visit
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Maasai village visit, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Lake Nakuru Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day3Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — elephant plains photography
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate sunrise game drive, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Samburu Sopa Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge
Day4Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — rhino tracking
The day begins as dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate rhino tracking, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around Ashnil Aruba Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Day5Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — birding along alkaline lakes
After a calm briefing, dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate balloon safari option, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Day6Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — Diani beach extension
A measured start to the day unfolds when dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Diani beach extension, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Keekorok Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge
Day7Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — sunrise game drive
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate elephant plains photography, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Mara Serena Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day8Samburu National Reserve Focus Day — Great Migration viewing
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Samburu National Reserve. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Great Migration viewing, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Ol Tukai Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge
Day9Final Activity Window & Departure via Diani
Guests leave camp promptly as a final outing around Samburu National Reserve, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of birding along alkaline lakes can be enjoyed without rush. Later in the day the focus shifts to your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Diani. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only
Accommodation: No accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Can I add Beach Holidays after a Kenya safari?
Yes. Beach Holidays uses genuine coastal or island rest days that we add after the safari circuit.
When should Beach Holidays come in the itinerary?
Usually after the safari, so you rest when game drives are done. We can reverse that if your flights work better the other way.
Are Beach Holidays days private or resort-based?
We book lodges or hotels that match your safari style — quiet boutique stays or family resorts — and handle the transfer.
Is snorkelling or diving included in Beach Holidays?
Water activities are listed when the destination supports them. They are optional extras unless your quote says otherwise.
