8 days wildlife and beach safari is one of the long Kenya wildlife and beach safaris perfect for travelers seeking to experience the wildlife of Kenya and then rest on the white sand beaches of Diani. This safari offers an opportunity to explore remarkable Kenya safari destinations including Amboseli national park, Tsavo East national park, Tsavo West national park and Diani Beach.
Detailed Itinerary of 8 days wildlife and beach safari
- Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park
- Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Tsavo East national park
- Day 3: Full day in Tsavo East National park
- Day 4: visit Tsavo West and have a full day game drive
- Day 5: Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Diani Beach
- Day 6 – Day 7: Diani Beach; Overnight stay at your beach resort
- Day 8: Diani-Mombasa International Airport
Highlights of 8 days wildlife and beach safari
Day 1: Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli national park
Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli: On 1st of the 8 days Kenya wildlife safari you will be picked from you hotel in Nairobi after breakfast by your safari driver who is also a representative of Focus East Africa Tours. After a short safari briefing you will set off on a journey of 5 – 6 hours of drive to Amboseli national park a thrilling Kenya wildlife destination famous for the large herds of elephants and the magnificent back drop of Mount Kilimanjaro – the tallest mountain in Africa.
Arrive in the park in afternoon, check into your lodge and have lunch and then head to the park for a game drive. As you enter the park, you will be welcomed by the scenic backdrop of snowcapped mountain Kilimanjaro. From the windows and the pop – up roof of your vehicle you will be able to see many animals such as large herds of elephants, lions, leopards, cheetah, buffaloes, zebras, Masai giraffe, impalas, spotted hyenas and many bird species such as peacocks, lesser flamingoes, common redshank, hartlaub’s bustard, Rufous chatterer and many more. in the evening you will have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation is got from AA Mara Lodge (midrange) and Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge (Luxury).
Day 2: Morning game drive and transfer to Tsavo East national park
Morning game drive and transfer to Tsavo East: On the second day of the 8 days Kenya wildlife safari, you will leave your lodge and go for an early morning game drive which is the last safari activity in Amboseli national park. During the game drive you will be able to see many animals such as cheetah, leopards, lions, herds of elephants and many more. Then head back to your lodge for breakfast, check out of your lodge and embark on a drive of 6-7 hours to Tsavo East national park. Arrive in the park in time for lunch which you will have at your lodge after checking in, in the afternoon you will go for a game drive or chill at the lodge. In the evening you will have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Voi safari Lodge (midrange), Satao Camp (luxury)
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Full day in Tsavo East National park
Full day in Tsavo East: On the 3rd day of the safari you will have morning breakfast and head to the park for a full day of game drive in Tsavo East National park – one of the oldest national parks in Kenya and part of the great Tsavo national park the largest protected area in Kenya.
Tsavo East national park consists of many tourist attractions such as wildlife, Mandada rock, Yatta Plateau, Lugard falls, Aruba dam and many more. While exploring the park on game drives, you will be able to spot many animals such as lions, aardwolf, yellow baboon, Cape buffalo, bushbuck, leopards, African wild dog, bush duiker, common eland, south east African cheetah and many more. You will have picnic lunch and go for another game drive in the afternoon visiting more sites and enjoying numerous attractions. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Voi safari Lodge
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: visit Tsavo West and have a full day game drive
Tsavo West national park: After breakfast you will checkout of your lodge after breakfast and drive to Tsavo west national park which is situated in a short distance from Tsavo East, you will have a full day of exploring Tsavo West national park on game drives enjoying sights of animals such as elephants, rhinos, cape buffalo, bush baby, hartebeest, masai giraffe among others. You will have panic lunch and in the evening return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Man Eaters Lodge (midrange), Kilaguni Safari Lodge (luxury)
Meal Plan: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5: Enjoy breakfast and transfer to Diani Beach
Depart for Diani Beach: you will have breakfast as early as 05:00 am, and then depart for Diani Beach an excellent destination for Kenya beach safari. Along the way you will have lunch and when you arrive you will check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Diani Reef Resort and Spa
Meal plan: full board
Day 6 – Day 7: Diani Beach; Overnight stay at your beach resort
Rest at your beach resort and do optional activities: you will spend the two days of the safari relaxing at your beach resort, alternatively you can take part in activities such as Dhow cruise to Wasini Island, snorkeling, scuba diving, visiting Fort Jesus and many other water sports. Have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Diani Reef Resort and Spa
Meal plan: full board
Day 8: Diani-Mombasa International Airport
End of safari: you will checkout of your lodge and transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, in Nairobi you will either be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport for your departure flight back home.
Meal plan: half board (breakfast and lunch)
End of 8 Days Kenya wildlife and beach safari
Safari inclusions
- Accommodation as detailed in the itinerary
- All meals as indicted on the itinerary
- Transportation in a tourist van fitted with a pop-up roof the purpose for game-viewing and photography.
- Your driver/guide speaks English and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture.
- A private minivan outfitted with two-way, long range high frequency radio communications equipment.
- Each minivan carries safari accessories including wildlife books, beanbags to support cameras on car doors and window sills, binoculars, a first-aid kit, an ice-chest, and a fire extinguisher.
- Bottled mineral water during game drives.
- Park entrance fees and game drives as noted in the itinerary.
- All government taxes, levies, and fees
- All arrival and departure transfer fees between airports, hotels, parks, etc.
Safari exclusions
- Domestic and international airfares (flight to Mombasa from Ukunda)
- Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
- Tips and gratuities for hotel, lodge and camp staff and for your driver/guide.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Laundry services.
- optional activities not listed by the included in your itinerary
- extra accommodation before and after the safari
