Kenya: Wildlife and Beaches

Your African adventure begins in Nairobi. You will be driven from the airport to your hotel in a private vehicle.

East Africa’s largest city, Nairobi allows you to immerse yourself in modern urban Africa. From colourful street markets and authentic cuisine to lively nightlife, there is a lot on offer. Visit the National Museum for insight into the region. Delve into Kenya’s history at the Karen Blixen Museum.

Get up close to giraffes at the Giraffe Centre, and meet orphaned baby elephants and cheetahs at the David Sheldrick Centre. Take a scenic stroll in the Ngong Hills, and for a one-of-a-kind experience spot wild lions, with the city’s skyscrapers as your backdrop, in Nairobi National Park.

Drive to Laikipia Ol Pejeta/Solio, which is a 4-5 hour journey.

Ol Pejeta is a private wildlife conservancy located between the Aberdares Range and snow-capped Mount Kenya. It is one of Kenya’s most wildlife dense areas and is home to a remarkable range of species, including the Big Five. It also has a chimpanzee sanctuary which is a highlight for those interested in primates.

The conservancy serves as a great base for exploring the Aberdares, Mount Kenya, and Solio Game Reserve. Solio, another private conservancy in the same region, is home to black and white rhino, along with buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and plains game such as eland, oryx, impala, waterbuck, gazelle, and warthog.

Pelican House: Morning & Evening Game Drives

Experience exceptional wildlife viewing in Kenya’s Central Highlands, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Great Rift Valley. While staying at Pelican House, head into the Ol Pejeta Conservancy on game drives and see both large and small game, including the Big Five and a variety of exotic birds.
Spot endangered rhinos, savannah elephants, lions, buffalo, chimpanzees, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, ostriches, ibis, pelicans, eagles and more.

Laikipia – Ol Pejeta/Solio – Private Vehicle & Driver Guide

A private vehicle and chauffeur-guide will be available for games drives from morning to evening.

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp: Morning & Evening Game Drives

Get up-close with nature and wildlife at Ol Pejeta Bush Camp. Go on morning and evening game drives to spot a variety of animals. Visit the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and observe the highly endangered mammals. You could also drop by the Endangered Species Enclosure and bond with a baby rhino, and learn about the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos.

Drive to Lake Navaisha. This is a 5-6 hour journey.

Fringed by thick papyrus, Lake Naivasha attracts amazing wildlife. Giraffes wander among acacia trees, buffalo wallow in swamps, Colobus monkeys call from treetops and hippo sleep in the shallows. This is also an excellent birding destination. 

Enjoy boat rides by day and stunning sunsets in the evening. Go hiking, biking or rock climbing in Hell’s Gate National Park, named for its pair of massive red-tinged cliffs that frame the park’s bubbling hot springs. Discover Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary, home to the white rhino, leopard, cheetah and Beisa oryx, and experience a hike along Longonot Mountain’s crater rim.

Lake Navaisha – Private Vehicle & Driver Guide

A private vehicle and chauffeur-guide will be available for games drives from morning to evening.

Private Boat Excursion on Lake Navaisha

Go on a peaceful boat ride on the lake and immerse yourself in nature. Watch the sky reflected clearly in the water, broken only by the ripples caused by the paddle hitting the water.

This region is home to over 300 bird species. Spot flocks of colourful waders along the shore, including herons, cranes, flamingos, ducks, coots, and African Spoonbills, among many others.

Drive to the Masai Mara, which is a 5-6 hour journey.

Experience the best of Africa in the Masai Mara, where the golden grasslands dotted with acacia trees set the stage for unforgettable wildlife sightings. View Nile crocodiles, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas and more.

From mid-July to October, witness the Great Migration. During this time, over two million wildebeest and zebra cross the crocodile-filled Mara River in one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events.

Basecamp Masai Mara: Morning & Evening Game Drives

Enjoy game drives in the Masai Mara National Park. The ideal times for these drives are either early mornings, when the animals are active, or late afternoons, when the setting sun turns the sky into a riot of colours. Late in the evening, go on an exciting drive to observe nocturnal animals that are rarely seen during the day.

Ilkeliani Camp: Morning & Evening Game Drives

Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve on game drives. Along with your expert Maasai guides, head out in a 4×4 vehicle in the morning. See elephants, zebras, buffaloes, hippopotamuses, and the world-famous Marsh Pride of Lions at the Mara river and the Musiara Marsh. Enjoy a leisurely picnic breakfast and watch the herds of game go by.

You can also go on nature walks along the Talek River with a resident naturalist and sight birds and track animals. After a siesta at camp, go on a late afternoon game drive and sight the Big Five. You could also witness the wildebeest migration during the season.

You will be driven from your hotel to the Masai Mara airstrip, where you will board your flight to the Kenyan Coast. The flight time is about two hours. Upon arrival, you will be driven in a private vehicle from the Kenyan Coast airport to your hotel.

Kenya’s coast is a beach lover’s dream. Think powder-white sand, the turquoise Indian Ocean, and peaceful stretches far from the crowds. With Mombasa as its capital, this area has some of the world’s most stunning beaches. Explore rocky outcrops, coral patches, and sandy bays at spots like Diani, Galu, Tiwi, Msambweni, and Malindi. Enjoy surfing, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, sunset dhow cruises, birdwatching, and guided forest walks as well.

Explore South Coast on your own

Immerse yourself in Kenya’s beautiful South Coast. Head out from your hotel and choose from islands, beaches, and water sports. Discover Mombasa Island’s colonial heritage, browse the lively local market, and visit the 16th-century Fort Jesus, a UNESCO site.

Stroll through Haller Park, a free-roaming animal sanctuary, and see the iconic Mombasa Tusks on Moi Avenue. Try deep-sea fishing for black marlin at Watamu, or sail on a traditional dhow to Wasini Island with stops for snorkelling, diving, and dolphin or whale watching. Head to Diani Beach for kayaking, kite surfing, jet skiing, or windsurfing, then unwind with a sunset cruise and seafood dinner before wrapping up for the day.

You will be driven in a private vehicle from your hotel to the Kenyan Coast airport, where you will board your flight to Nairobi. The flight time is about one hour. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the international airport to board your flight back home.