12 days / 11 nights

12 Days Ultimate Kenya Bush & Beach Safari

Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Amboseli → Taita Hills → Diani Beach

Overview

This 12-day journey pairs Kenya’s leading wildlife areas with a beach stay in Diani. It begins in the Masai Mara, moves on to the rhino sanctuary of Lake Nakuru, then to Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, followed by a night at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

The safari ends with five all-inclusive nights at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, before the return to Nairobi on the Madaraka Express train. It suits honeymooners, couples and families.

Duration 12 days / 11 nights

Route Nairobi → Masai Mara → Lake Nakuru → Amboseli → Taita Hills → Diani Beach

Starts and ends Nairobi hotel or airport

Stay Sentrim Mara Camp, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sentrim Amboseli Lodge, Salt Lick Safari Lodge, Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Minimum age 6+

Safari highlights

Explore the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve with extensive game drives
Opportunity to witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
Search for the legendary Big Five in Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations
Scenic stop at the breathtaking Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Discover Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for endangered rhinos and vibrant birdlife
Experience Amboseli National Park beneath the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro
Encounter Amboseli’s famous free-roaming elephant herds
Overnight stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge overlooking a busy wildlife waterhole
Watch wildlife directly from the lodge’s viewing decks and your room
Relax with five nights of all-inclusive luxury at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa, Diani
Return to Nairobi aboard Kenya’s comfortable Madaraka Express (SGR)

Optional extras. Optional excursions at Diani include the Wasini Island dolphin and snorkelling excursion, Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park snorkelling, deep sea fishing, traditional dhow cruises and local village and cultural tours.

Day by day

Day 1

Nairobi to Masai Mara National Reserve

From the City to Kenya's Most Famous Wilderness

Travel by road from Nairobi to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Overnight at Sentrim Mara Camp.

Stay Sentrim Mara Camp

Meals Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Masai Mara National Reserve

In Search of the Big Five

A full day in the Masai Mara with a picnic lunch, in search of the Big Five. You may also choose to visit a Maasai village.

Stay Sentrim Mara Camp

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park

From Endless Savannahs to the Great Rift Valley

Leave the Masai Mara for Lake Nakuru National Park, known for its endangered rhinos and birdlife.

Stay Lake Nakuru Lodge

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park

Beneath Africa's Highest Mountain

Travel from Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park, beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

Stay Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Amboseli National Park

A Full Day Among Africa's Gentle Giants

A full day in Amboseli National Park, home to free-roaming elephant herds.

Stay Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Amboseli National Park to Salt Lick Safari Lodge

From Kilimanjaro's Plains to Kenya's Most Iconic Safari Lodge

Continue from Amboseli to Salt Lick Safari Lodge, which overlooks a busy wildlife waterhole. Wildlife can be watched from the viewing decks and from your room.

Stay Salt Lick Safari Lodge

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Salt Lick Safari Lodge to Diani Beach

From the African Wilderness to the Indian Ocean

Leave the bush for the Indian Ocean coast at Diani Beach. Check in at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa for the first of five all-inclusive nights.

Stay Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks (All Inclusive)

Days 8 to 11

Diani Beach

Four Days of Tropical Paradise

Four days at leisure on Diani Beach on an all-inclusive basis. Optional excursions are available.

Stay Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks (All Inclusive)

Day 12

Diani Beach to Mombasa to Nairobi

Farewell to the Pearl of East Africa

Transfer to the Mombasa SGR terminus for the 8:00 am Madaraka Express, arriving in Nairobi at about 3:00 pm.

Meals Breakfast

Where you’ll stay

The lodges and camps on this itinerary. We can suggest other options at a different level if you prefer.

Masai Mara National Reserve

Sentrim Mara

On the slopes of the Ngama Hills in the Ololaimutiek area, about 3 km from Sekenani Gate on the eastern side of the reserve.

Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Inside the south-eastern part of Lake Nakuru National Park, with views across the park to the lake.

Amboseli National Park

Sentrim Amboseli

On the border of Amboseli National Park, about 3 km from Kimana Gate, with views towards Mount Kilimanjaro.

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

In the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, raised on stilts overlooking a waterhole and the Tsavo plains.

Diani Beach

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Set on coral cliffs above Diani Beach on Kenya’s south coast, with stairs down to the sand.

What’s included

Price includes

Pick-up and drop-off from your Nairobi hotel or airport
Full board accommodation whilst on safari in standard rooms
Five nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
All park entry fees
Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide
Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
Maasai Cultural Village visit
Exclusive transport in a 4×4 all-weather safari vehicle with a game viewing roof hatch and UHF radio
SGR transfer on First Class tickets from Mombasa to Nairobi
Drinking water
Emergency Air Medical Evacuation Cover
Government taxes

Price excludes

International and domestic flights unless otherwise specified
Drinks and personal expenses
All optional activities and related fees
Nature walks, trekking and other optional experiences not mentioned
Laundry
Tips and gratuities

Route map

Price

$4,700

per person sharing

Prices are indicative. Tell us your dates and group and we will send your final quote.

Why book with us

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Guest reviews

What our guests say

4.9

Rated 5 out of 5

on TripAdvisor

5.0

Rated 5 out of 5

on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“The experience was nothing short of Incredible. From the punctuality at pick Up, to the Top tier professionalism from our driver and guide @Bedan. … Special thanks to Mr Bedan for being an excellent guide and ensuring we were most comfortable throughout the entire safari.”

Paul N

Review on TripAdvisor

· September 2026

Rated 5 out of 5

“Mbutu Tours offered us a seamless experience from enquiry to booking and the actual safari. John and Bedan, our guide and driver, were kind, professional and knowledgeable in the requirements for the trip and the animals that we spotted in the wild.”

Flo Ndiritu

Review on Google

Rated 5 out of 5

“We have learnt much more about animals during our 4 days safari than through all years at school. It was truly an amazing experience. We visited Masai Mara, Masai Village, Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and on the last day we were in Nairobi National Park and in coffee factory.”

Magdalena

Review on TripAdvisor

· June 2026

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