Tour overview

This 13-day holiday combines a classic Kenyan safari with a relaxing beach stay. Return flights are included, and a tour director travels with the group, which numbers between sixteen and twenty-four, by 4×4 safari vehicle. You stay six nights full board in safari lodges, a night at the Fairmont Norfolk in Nairobi and four all-inclusive nights at a Mombasa beach resort, plus a night in flight.

From Nairobi you travel to the Aberdares for a night at the Ark, overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Two nights in Samburu bring game drives in search of species found only in the north, before you cross the Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru.

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Two nights at Keekorok Lodge in the Maasai Mara bring game drives across the plains. After a night at the historic Fairmont Norfolk in Nairobi, you fly to the coast for four all-inclusive nights on the beach north of Mombasa.

The physical rating is medium. This holiday suits travellers who want a full safari followed by time to relax.

Trip highlights

  • The Ark in the Aberdares (Day 2)
  • Samburu (Days 3–4)
  • Lake Nakuru (Day 5)
  • The Maasai Mara (Days 6–7)
  • The Fairmont Norfolk, Nairobi (Day 8)
  • Four nights on the beach (Days 9–12)

Your route

11 stops from Nairobi to Nairobi

13-day route: Nairobi – Aberdares – Samburu – Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara – Nairobi – Mombasa
  1. Nairobi Day 1
  2. The Ark Lodge Day 2
  3. Samburu National Reserve Days 3–4
  4. Thomson's Falls Day 5
  5. Lake Nakuru National Park Day 5
  6. Lake Naivasha Day 6
  7. Keekorok Lodge Days 6–7
  8. Nairobi Day 8
  9. Giraffe Centre Day 8
  10. Mombasa Days 9–12
  11. Nairobi Day 13

Why choose this tour

Safari and beach in one holiday. Flights and full board on safari.

Best suited to

  • Wildlife lovers
  • Beach lovers
  • First-time safari-goers
  • Couples and solo travellers
A palm-fringed beach near Mombasa

Day-by-day itinerary

13 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Kenya

    Depart for Nairobi.

    Hotel
    Overnight flight
  2. Day 2 · Aberdare National Park Aberdares

    A floodlit waterhole.

    Hotel
    The Ark Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Samburu National Reserve Samburu

    To the north.

    Hotel
    Safari lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Samburu National Reserve Samburu

    Game drives.

    Hotel
    Safari lodge
    Meals
    Lunch
  5. Day 5 · Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru National Park Lake Nakuru

    Through the Rift Valley.

    Hotel
    Lake Nakuru Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Lake Naivasha, Maasai Mara National Reserve Maasai Mara

    To the Mara.

    Hotel
    Keekorok Lodge
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Maasai Mara National Reserve Maasai Mara

    Game drives.

    Hotel
    Keekorok Lodge
    Meals
    Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Nairobi Nairobi

    A historic hotel.

    Hotel
    Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · North Mombasa Mombasa

    To the coast.

    Hotel
    PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10 · North Mombasa Beach

    Relax by the beach.

    Hotel
    PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · North Mombasa Beach

    At leisure.

    Hotel
    PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · North Mombasa Beach

    At leisure.

    Hotel
    PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · Mombasa, Nairobi Fly home

    Fly to the UK.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Young lions on a fallen tree in Samburu

Where you stay

  • Aberdares (1 night) The Ark Lodge
  • Samburu (2 nights) Safari lodge
  • Lake Nakuru (1 night) Lake Nakuru Lodge
  • Maasai Mara (2 nights) Keekorok Lodge
  • Nairobi (1 night) Fairmont Norfolk Hotel
  • Mombasa (4 nights) PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights to Nairobi and a flight to the coast
  • Accommodation 11 nights in lodges, a hotel and a beach resort
  • Meals 10 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Game drives by 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Four all-inclusive nights at the beach
  • A night at the Fairmont Norfolk
  • Tour director on safari

Not included

  • Meals not included 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Kenya eTA
  • Drinks on safari
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Balloons over the Maasai Mara

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want a long beach stay
  • You dislike long drives
  • You want a budget trip

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–3, 5–6 and 8–13 · Lunch: Days 2–6 and 10–12 · Dinner: Days 2–3, 5–8 and 10–12
Flamingos on Lake Nakuru, Kenya

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £4,585 per person, including flights. 20 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

05 Jan 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,864pp
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02 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,864pp
Flights from UK airports
25 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,585pp
Flights from UK airports
29 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,002pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Jul 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,083pp
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20 Jul 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,083pp
Flights from UK airports
14 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,476pp
Flights from UK airports
21 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,476pp
Flights from UK airports
28 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,476pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,422pp
Flights from UK airports
02 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,152pp
Flights from UK airports
04 Jan 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,255pp
Flights from UK airports
29 Feb 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,255pp
Flights from UK airports
23 May 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,976pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Jun 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,102pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Jul 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,556pp
Flights from UK airports
05 Sept 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£6,335pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Sept 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,921pp
Flights from UK airports
17 Oct 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,876pp
Flights from UK airports
31 Oct 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£5,588pp
Flights from UK airports

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Kenya?

UK citizens need a Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), applied for online before travel.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights to Nairobi, returning from Mombasa via Nairobi.

What is included at the beach?

Four all-inclusive nights at a beach resort north of Mombasa.

Is there a longer beach option?

Yes, a version with a seven-night beach stay is also available.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement is available.

How many people travel together?

Between sixteen and twenty-four travellers, with a tour director.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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