Best of Kenya First Timer
10 DaysNairobi → Mara → Nakuru → Naivasha → Diani10 DaysBest months: July to October, January to February
Highlights
- •Big Five in the Maasai Mara
- •Flamingos at Lake Nakuru
- •Boat safari on Lake Naivasha
- •Beach relaxation in Diani
Your Journey
Day by Day
Day 1
Arrive in Nairobi
Airport pick-up and your first taste of Kenya.
ArrivalPrivate transfer to your hotel in Karen. Safari briefing and welcome dinner
Day 2–4
Maasai Mara Safari
Three days immersed in Kenya's most iconic wildlife reserve.
Day 2 AM1-hour flight from Wilson Airport to the Mara. Check in and afternoon game drive
Day 5
Lake Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos, rhinos, and leopards.
08:00Fly or drive from Mara to Lake Nakuru (drive approx. 5 hours via Narok)
Tip: Nakuru is one of the best parks in Kenya to see both black and white rhinos.
Day 6
Lake Naivasha
Freshwater lake adventures including a walking safari and boat ride.
08:00Short drive to Lake Naivasha (approx. 1.5 hours)
Day 7
Fly to Diani Beach
Swap the highlands for the coast.
MorningTransfer to Nairobi and connect to a coast-bound flight to Ukunda/Diani
Day 8–9
Diani Beach
Two days of white sand, snorkelling, and coastal exploration.
Option 1Snorkelling or diving trip to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park (dolphins, turtles, tropical fish)
Day 10
Departure
A final morning by the ocean.
MorningLast breakfast on the beach and farewell swim
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