10-Day Kenya Bush & Beach Safari – El Karama, Masai Mara & Lamu
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi
- Touch down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Meet and greet by our safari team.
- Overnight stay at a Nairobi boutique hotel.
Suggested Stay: Hemingways Nairobi
Day 2–4: Family Safari at El Karama Lodge, Laikipia
- Fly or drive north to Laikipia Plateau.
- Stay at El Karama Lodge a family-run eco-lodge with bandas, Hobbit House, and the exclusive Nilotica Private House.
- Highlights include:
- Game drives with sightings of lions, elephants, Grevy’s zebra, and wild dog.
- Walking safaris and birdwatching with expert guides.
- Bush School for kids with hands-on conservation activities.
- Farm-to-table dining from the organic gardens.
- Evenings by the campfire with stories under star-filled skies.
- Suggested Add-On: Visit Ol Pejeta Conservancy for rhino tracking or Borana Lodge for horseback safaris.
Day 5–7: Big Five Safari in the Masai Mara
- Short flight to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s wildlife capital.
- Stay in an authentic safari camp such as Ngare Serian or Tangulia Mara Camp
Activities:
Morning and evening game drives across the savannah.
Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October).
Optional hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast.
Maasai village visit for cultural immersion.
Day 8–10: Lamu or Diani Beach Retreat
- Fly to the Kenyan Coast for relaxation after your safari.
- Choose from:
- Manda Bay Hotel – barefoot luxury on Lamu’s archipelago.
- Alfajiri Villas – private, exclusive villas on Diani Beach.
- Kinondo Kwetu– family-friendly coastal hideaway.
- Activities include snorkeling, dhow sailing, fishing, and yoga.
- Or simply relax on the beach with Indian Ocean breezes.
Day 11: Departure
- Transfer to the local airstrip for your flight to Nairobi.
- Connect with your international departure.
Why Choose This Safari?
- El Karama Lodge offers an educational, child-friendly bush experience.
- Masai Mara delivers the Big Five and world-class game viewing.
- Lamu & Diani provide the ultimate barefoot beach finale.
- A seamless combination of adventure, culture, and relaxation.