13 Days Karibu Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday in Mombasa

Amboseli may be one of Kenya's smallest national parks, but few wildlife experiences match it. The park is especially famous for its large herds of elephants — many with enormous tusks — set against the iconic backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. The sparse vegetation makes wildlife spotting remarkably easy, and the park's swamp areas remain water-rich year-round, attracting exceptional birdlife.

A packed lunch allows you to spend the entire day in the park — maximising game-viewing time across morning and afternoon drives. Overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

Drive from Amboseli north to Lake Naivasha — a freshwater lake situated at 1,890 metres above sea level, the highest point of the Great Rift Valley. Lunch is enjoyed en route before the final stretch to the lake. A boat trip on the water awaits in the afternoon — the most rewarding way to experience this extraordinary ecosystem.

The lake and its shores are famous for hippos, giraffes, waterbucks, vervet monkeys and a profusion of both sedentary and migratory birds. The green papyrus fringes and volcanic hills beyond create some of the Rift Valley's most photogenic scenery. Overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.

Three full days devoted to game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve — Kenya's finest wildlife destination. Packed lunches allow maximum time in the reserve. The Mara almost guarantees sightings of large herds of elephants, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, gazelles and buffaloes, while the predator cast includes lions, hyenas, cheetahs and leopards.

There is also the opportunity to visit a Maasai village — meeting the tall, red-clad Maasai people in their traditional bomas (optional extra, $10pp). Keep an eye out even for smaller animals: a profusion of birds and colourful lizards hide in every bush.

After breakfast and a final morning game drive in the Mara, drive back to Nairobi — enjoying lunch in the city before being transferred to the airport for a scheduled flight to Mombasa. Arrive on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast to a world of white sandy beaches, green palm trees, azure sea, coral reefs, fascinating Swahili history and a lively seaport.

Met on arrival and transferred to Voyager Beach Resort for dinner and overnight — the start of five blissful days of complete relaxation on the Indian Ocean.

Five days entirely at your leisure — a perfect counterbalance to the intensity of the safari experience. All meals are included at the resort. Mombasa's white sandy beaches are some of the Indian Ocean's finest, with warm turquoise water, coral reef snorkelling, and endless opportunities to simply unwind under swaying palm trees.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Mombasa airport to connect your flight to Nairobi for your homebound journey. Karibu Kenya — and until next time.