Route map
Where you'll travel
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Trip highlights
- Maasai Mara
- Amboseli
- Tsavo
- Diani or Mombasa beach
Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi →Arrive at JKIA, Nairobi; transfer to hotel.
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Nairobi to Amboseli →Amboseli game drive.
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Amboseli to Naivasha →Long drive via Nairobi.
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Naivasha to Nakuru →Game drive at Nakuru.
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Nakuru to Maasai Mara →Afternoon Mara game drive.
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Maasai Mara full-day →Full-day exploration.
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Maasai Mara full-day →Optional balloon + Maasai village.
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Mara to Nairobi →Return to Nairobi.
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Nairobi to Tsavo East →Drive to Tsavo.
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Tsavo East to Tsavo West →Mzima Springs, volcanic hills.
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Tsavo to Diani Beach →Drive/fly to south coast.
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Diani beach day →Relax on white sand beach.
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Diani leisure →Snorkelling at Kisite marine park.
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Diani leisure →Optional Wasini dhow safari.
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Diani to Mombasa airport →Fly to Nairobi.
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Departure from Nairobi →Transfer to JKIA for onward flight.
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Before you book
What to know about travelling in Kenya
Visas, permits, health requirements, seasons, money and tipping — everything specific to this destination.
Before you book · Kenya
Travelling in Kenya
- Visas & entry
- Kenya no longer issues visas: every visitor must apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) at least 3 days before arrival. Passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages. The East Africa Tourist Visa (Kenya–Uganda–Rwanda, 90 days, multiple entry) is the better value if your trip crosses those borders.
- Arrival gateway
- Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), Nairobi — domestic bush flights leave from Wilson Airport.
- Best time to travel
- July–October for the Great Migration in the Masai Mara; January–March for dry, clear game viewing and calving. April–May is the long rains (green, quiet, best value); November is the short rains.
- Health & vaccinations
- Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from an endemic country. Malaria prophylaxis recommended for the Mara, Tsavo and the coast. Routine vaccinations plus typhoid and hepatitis A advised. Drink bottled or filtered water only.
- Money & payments
- Kenyan Shilling (KES). USD notes dated 2009 or later are widely accepted for park fees and tips; M-Pesa and card payments work in cities and most lodges. Carry small USD/KES notes for rural stops.
- Weather & climate
- Warm days (25–30°C) and cool early mornings on the highlands and in the Mara (10–15°C). Coast is humid, 28–32°C year-round.
- Connectivity
- 4G in towns and most camps; Wi-Fi in lodge common areas. Deep-bush camps in Tsavo and Samburu can be offline — expect a digital detox.
- Tipping guideline
- Guideline: USD 10–15 per guest per day for your driver-guide, USD 5 per day for camp staff (tip box), and USD 2–3 per bag for porters.
- What to pack
- Neutral-coloured layers, warm fleece for open-vehicle morning drives, wide-brim hat, high-SPF sun cream, binoculars, dust-proof camera bag, and a soft duffel (hard cases don't fit light aircraft — 15 kg limit).
- Local etiquette
- Ask before photographing people, especially in Maasai and Samburu communities. Single-use plastic bags are illegal in Kenya — leave them at home.
Requirements and fees change. We reconfirm current visa, permit and health rules in writing before you pay any balance.