12 Day Kenya Safari and Lamu Island
Nairobi – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara – Amboseli – Lamu – Nairobi
Overview
Lake Nakuru, the Masai Mara and Amboseli, then the peaceful Swahili island of Lamu.
Trip highlights
- Three great safari parks
- Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Dhow sailing at sunset
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi
Meet your guide and rest at your hotel in Nairobi.
- Day 2
Nairobi to Lake Nakuru
Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park for an afternoon game drive.
- Day 3
Lake Nakuru to the Masai Mara
Continue to the Masai Mara for an evening game drive.
- Day 4
Masai Mara
A full day of game drives.
- Day 5
Masai Mara
Another day in the reserve.
- Day 6
Masai Mara to Amboseli
Fly or drive to Amboseli.
- Day 7
Amboseli
Game drives below Kilimanjaro.
- Day 8
Amboseli to Lamu
Return to Nairobi and fly to Lamu Island.
- Day 9
Lamu Old Town
Walk the narrow streets of Lamu Old Town, its museum, fort and Swahili houses.
- Day 10
Shela and dhow sailing
Relax on Shela Beach and sail in a traditional dhow at sunset.
- Day 11
Lamu
Free day, or a trip to the ruins of Takwa on Manda Island.
- Day 12
Lamu to Nairobi
Fly back to Nairobi for your connection home.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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