safari to MASAI MARA, L. NAKURU, AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK & DIANI BEACH

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly greeted by your driver-guide and begin your journey to the Masai Mara via the Great Rift Valley Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the valley slopes, hills and volcanic peaks. Here you can take photos and immerse yourself in the local culture. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. After settling in, depart for an afternoon game drive across the vast Mara plains where you will have the chance to see nocturnal predators emerging from their day's rest to begin hunting. You'll also encounter zebras, antelope and other wildlife. Don't forget to capture the sunset, if the sky is clear, around 18:00. Return to the lodge for dinner and relax surrounded by the sounds of African wildlife.

After breakfast, you will depart for a full day in the Masai Mara Park, traveling in open-roofed jeeps. Each passenger is free to sit by the window and fully observe the animals. Throughout the day you will observe the “big five” African animals (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo). There are also plenty of zebras, giraffes and over 570 species of birds. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the shade of a croton tree overlooking the vast expanse of the park, and afterwards, you will go to the village of the famous nomadic Maasai tribe. Learn about their surviving traditional way of life, culture and bouncing dances. View their traditional outfits and have your photo taken as a souvenir. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.

After breakfast, you will travel to Lake Nakuru National Park to see the highlights including the famous flocks of flamingos, Rothschild's giraffes, black and white rhinos, and diverse bird life. Back at the lodge after a busy day, you'll be treated to an appetizing dinner and a well-deserved comfortable rest.

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. The park is famous for its spectacular scenery with the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the landscape and its open plains. Arrive at the park by lunchtime, check into your hotel and have a short rest. Next, a day safari where you can see the park's famous inhabitants such as elephants and, if you are lucky, predators and their prey such as zebras, wild antelopes, giraffes, hippos.

Spend a day in the heart of Amboseli enjoying an African safari with the backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Drive past swamps where elephants graze and observe lions, cheetahs and giraffes in their natural environment. A picnic lunch in the wild will add to the coziness of this busy adventure. In the afternoon, another drive through the park filled with new wildlife encounters. In the evening, return to camp and relax under the starry African sky.

After an early breakfast, leave your lodge and head to Emali train station to catch the 9:30am train to Mombasa. The train ride will take about 4.5 hours, during which you will enjoy scenic views as you pass through the heart of Kenya's landscapes. You will arrive in Mombasa around 2:00pm where a representative will be waiting for you at the Mombasa terminal. From here you will travel by car to Diani Beach, a trip that will take about 2 hours. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish: relax on the white-sand beach, swim in the pool or indulge in a spa treatment. A variety of water sports and excursions are also available. End the day with dinner and overnight accommodations in the cozy atmosphere of your resort.

Spend the next two days relaxing and enjoying the beautiful Diani Beach. Laze on the beach, swim in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean or take advantage of all the resort's facilities. Those seeking adventure can take part in a variety of optional activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, kitesurfing or a visit to Wasini Island for dolphin watching for an additional fee. Return to the resort each evening to enjoy a sumptuous dinner and a relaxing night under the stars.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the Mombasa terminus station (about 2 hours drive) to catch the train back to Nairobi. The train leaves in the morning, early afternoon or night (depending on the schedule you choose) and takes about 6 hours. Enjoy a scenic ride through the Kenyan landscape on your way back to the capital. Upon arrival at the Nairobi terminus, a representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight.