10-Day-Kenya-Highlights-Itinerary

Tour Overview

• Tour Operator: Mbian Tourism Consultancy Limited
• Travel Type: Solo, Couple, Family, or Group
• Total Cost: $10,093 per person

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Airport pick-up and hotel check-in
• Visit Karen Blixen Museum (historic, literary landmark, Out of Africa)
• Optional: Giraffe Centre, Elephant Sanctuary
• Dinner at Carnivore or Tamarind
• Optional: Evening walk at Karura Forest

Day 2: Nairobi – Wildlife & Conservation

• Morning: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (baby elephants, conservation insight)
• Visit Giraffe Centre – feed Rothschild giraffes
• Afternoon: Nairobi National Park – half-day game drive with diverse wildlife and birdlife
• Evening: Sunset drinks at KICC rooftop

Day 3: Drive/Fly to Amboseli National Park

• Afternoon game drive – view large elephant herds, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
• Diverse habitats: swamps, plains, woodland
• Cultural interaction with Maasai community
• Lodge relaxation with sundowners

Day 4: Full Day in Amboseli

• Sunrise game drive: Enkongo Narok, Longinye Swamps, Observation Hill
• Expect elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffalo, and rich birdlife
• Visit Maasai village for cultural immersion, beadwork, and guided nature walks
• Photography opportunities: elephants, flamingos, Kilimanjaro backdrop

Day 5: Fly to Maasai Mara

• Afternoon game drive
• Wildlife diversity: dense populations of big cats and ungulates
• Scenic landscapes: rolling plains, acacia trees, river crossings
• Evening around the campfire
• Optional: Night game drive

Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Maasai Mara

• Search for the Big Five
• Optional: Great Migration river crossing (July–October)
• Picnic lunch in the wild
• Sunset lookout over the savannah

Day 7: Hot Air Balloon + Cultural Experience

• Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (~1 hour)
• Champagne bush breakfast after landing
• Visit Maasai villages, observe traditions, dances, and workshops
• Afternoon visit to community or conservation camp

Day 8: Fly to Diani Beach

• Resort relaxation and beach time
• Paddle boarding, dhow cruise at sunset, snorkeling or diving
• Optional: Shimba Hills or Colobus Conservation Centre
• Community and forest cycling through Kaya Kinondo

Day 9: Diani Adventure

• Choose 1–2 activities: Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, Glass-bottom boat, Camel ride, Jet skiing, Kite surfing, Shimoni Caves
• Optional land-based adventures: Shimba Hills, Kaya Kinondo Forest, cycling, quad biking, ziplining
• Wildlife & marine encounters: Dolphins, whale sharks, Colobus monkeys, sea turtles
• Nighttime adventures: Night dhow cruises, night safaris in Shimba Hills

Day 10: Return to Nairobi & Departure

• Fly back from Ukunda/Mombasa
• Last-minute shopping: Village Market, Maasai Market
• Airport drop-off

Optional Add-Ons

• Mount Kenya Region: Chogoria or Sirimon trek
• Ol Pejeta Conservancy (rhinos & chimpanzees)
• Lamu Island: UNESCO Swahili culture, dhow sailing & beaches
• Tsavo East/West: rugged landscapes & red elephants

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