Morning pickup from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA. Flight to the Maasai Mara (1 hour). Lunch at safari camp. Afternoon game drive through lion territory — elephants, giraffes, buffalo on the open plains. Sundowner at a scenic kopje. Dinner under the stars.

Pre-dawn coffee, 6am drive when predators hunt. Track big cats across the Topi Plains. Mara River crossings in migration season. Picnic lunch in the bush. Afternoon in a different sector of the reserve. Optional Maasai village visit. Campfire evening.

Early morning game drive — often the best sightings. Brunch at camp. Afternoon flight back to Nairobi (arrive Wilson Airport) or connect to Diani Beach coast. Safari complete.

Pickup from JKIA or Diani hotel. Drive to Tsavo East National Park. Game drive en route to camp — famous red elephants, lions, vast baobab forests. Afternoon drive along the Galana River. Dinner at bush lodge.

Dawn drive to Mudanda Rock where hundreds of elephants gather. Aruba Dam for hippos and crocodiles. Afternoon through open savannah spotting zebra, giraffe, buffalo. Sundowner at Lugard Falls on the Galana River.

Morning in Tsavo West. Mzima Springs — crystal-clear pools with underwater hippo viewing. Spot lesser kudu and gerenuk. Afternoon drive to Diani Beach (2.5 hours). Check into beach resort. Ocean sunset.

Full day on one of Africa's finest beaches. White sand, warm Indian Ocean, coral reef snorkelling. Optional water sports — jet ski, glass-bottom boat, kayaking. Fresh seafood dinner at a beachfront restaurant.

Relaxed morning. Optional sunrise walk or spa. Transfer to Ukunda airport or Mombasa, or extend your beach stay.

Pickup from JKIA or Nairobi hotel. Drive south to Amboseli National Park (4.5 hours). Afternoon game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop — massive elephant herds, zebra herds stretching to the horizon. Sundowner with mountain views.

Dawn drive to the marshlands. Morning light on Kilimanjaro is extraordinary for photography. Observation Hill for panoramic views. Afternoon — lions, cheetahs, hippos, 400+ bird species. This is Africa's elephant capital.

Morning game drive. After lunch, drive to Tsavo West. Mzima Springs — watch hippos through underwater viewing chambers. Settle into safari lodge overlooking a waterhole where animals drink at dusk.

Cross to Tsavo East — Kenya's largest park. Famous red elephants, vast wild landscapes, Lugard Falls, Aruba Dam. This is raw, remote Africa at its most powerful.

Morning game drive. After lunch, drive to the coast (2.5 hours). Arrive Diani Beach by late afternoon. Check into beach resort. Welcome drink and Indian Ocean sunset. Bush to beach — the Kenya signature.

Full beach day. Snorkel the coral reef, take a dhow sailing trip, or rest on white sand. Optional Wasini Island dolphin trip or Shimba Hills day safari available.

Leisurely morning. Transfer to Ukunda airport or Mombasa. Or extend your beach stay — many guests add 2-3 extra nights.

Pickup from Mombasa (Moi International Airport) or Ukunda airstrip. Transfer to your beach hotel. Afternoon at leisure — swim in the Indian Ocean, explore the village. Welcome seafood dinner. Briefing for the days ahead.

Morning boat from Shimoni to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park. Dolphin spotting — bottlenose and spinner dolphins. Snorkel over pristine coral reefs with tropical fish. Traditional Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Return to Diani by late afternoon.

Morning drive to Shimba Hills National Reserve — the only place in Kenya to see sable antelope. Forest elephants, colobus monkeys, diverse birdlife. Hike to Sheldrick Falls. Lunch with Indian Ocean views from the hilltop. Return to Diani for sunset.

Morning at leisure. Optional mangrove kayaking, kite surfing, or Colobus Conservation visit. Transfer to Mombasa airport or Ukunda, or extend your stay.

Pickup from JKIA or Nairobi hotel. Drive through the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment (3 hours). Arrive Lake Nakuru National Park. Afternoon game drive — both black and white rhinos, flamingo-lined shores, leopards, Rothschild giraffes.

Morning game drive at Nakuru. Lunch, then drive to Lake Naivasha. Afternoon boat ride — hippos surfacing beside you, fish eagles diving, kingfishers darting. Optional walk on Crescent Island among giraffe and zebra (no predators). Lakeside lodge evening.

Drive across the Rift Valley floor to the Maasai Mara (5 hours). Arrive by lunch. Afternoon game drive into the reserve — your first taste of the endless Mara plains, lion prides, elephant herds, and Africa's most famous savannah.

Dawn drive at 6am — predator hunting hour. Mara River crossings in season (Jul-Oct). Picnic lunch in the bush. Afternoon through different sectors. Optional Maasai village visit. Campfire dinner with your guide sharing stories of the Mara.

Second full day — focus on areas not covered yesterday. Track cheetah on the open plains. Optional hot air balloon at dawn (extra cost). The Mara rewards patience — today is often the day it reveals its true magic.

Final early morning game drive. Brunch at camp. Drive back to Nairobi arriving by evening. Drop-off at JKIA or your hotel. Optional fly-out from Mara airstrip (extra cost) or extension to Diani Beach.

Flight from Wilson Airport to Samburu. Riverside camp by late morning. Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso River — the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, gerenuk.

Dawn drive through Shaba area. Elephants crossing the river daily. Lions, leopards, cheetah in intimate settings. Afternoon cultural visit to a Samburu village — warriors, beadwork, traditional songs.

Morning game drive. Fly to the Maasai Mara (90 minutes via Nairobi). Transfer to Mara camp. Sundowner game drive across the golden plains. Welcome dinner.

Pre-dawn starts. Big cat tracking. Migration river crossings (Jul-Oct). Conservancy walks and night drives. Optional balloon safari at dawn. This is the beating heart of African wildlife — two full days to absorb it.

Morning drive. Fly to Amboseli. Afternoon game drive — Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peak fills the horizon. Massive elephant herds. The best elephant photography in all of Africa.

Dawn in the marshlands. Elephants, buffalo, wildebeest against Kilimanjaro. Observation Hill panorama. Maasai community visit. Sundowner facing Africa's highest peak.

Morning game drive. Fly to Ukunda/Diani. Beach resort by early afternoon. Feet in the sand, ocean breeze, cold drink. The bush-to-beach transition Kenya is famous for.

Full beach day. Snorkel coral reefs, dhow sailing, or simply recover from nine extraordinary days. Farewell seafood dinner on the beach under the stars.

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Ukunda or Mombasa airport. Ten days, four ecosystems, one country. Kenya at its absolute finest.

Pickup from JKIA or Nairobi hotel. Drive north through Mount Kenya foothills (5 hours). Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso River — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, elephants crossing the shallows.

Dawn and afternoon game drives. Track leopards in riverine forest. Visit a Samburu manyatta. The Special Five and dramatic arid landscape unlike anywhere else in Kenya.

Drive south via Nanyuki, crossing the equator. Arrive Lake Nakuru by afternoon. Evening game drive — flamingos lining the alkaline shores, both rhino species, Rothschild giraffes.

Morning game drive at Nakuru. After lunch, drive to the Maasai Mara (5 hours). Late afternoon game drive — first encounter with the endless golden Mara plains.

Dawn and afternoon drives. Big Five territory. Migration crossings in season (Jul-Oct). Optional balloon safari. Maasai village visit. Night skies so clear the Milky Way feels close enough to touch.

Drive to Amboseli via Narok and the Rift Valley. Arrive late afternoon. Evening game drive — elephants silhouetted against Kilimanjaro at sunset. The most iconic image in African safari.

Morning drive for Kilimanjaro sunrise photography. After lunch, drive to the coast (4 hours). Arrive Diani Beach. White sand, warm ocean, cold drink. Safari muscles finally relax.

Full beach day. Snorkelling, dhow cruise, or total rest. Optional Wasini Island dolphin trip. Farewell dinner on the sand.

Transfer to Mombasa or Ukunda airport. Ten days, five parks, two coasts. The complete Kenya. You'll be planning your return before you board.