The road trip moves away from the bustling capital and climbs down into the immense landscape of the Rift Valley. The earth changes color as you approach the boundary of the Masai Mara. Arriving at the tented camp in the afternoon allows for a short rest before the vehicles head out into the golden plains. The air grows cool as the sun dips low, and the first sightings of grazing herds appear against the horizon. Evening settles in with a warm meal and quiet conversation back at your camp.

• Meals: Lunch and Dinner

• Accommodation: Ol Moran Tented Camp

Dawn brings a completely different energy to the savannah as birds call out and the morning light catches dew on the grass. The game drive targets active wildlife before the heat of the day forces animals into the thickets. Guides track tracks and listen to alarm calls to locate elephants, lions, and giraffes moving through the brush. Returning to the camp for a hot lunch opens up a lazy afternoon for reading or napping. Later, the vehicle heads out once more as the sun lowers, capturing beautiful silhouettes across the wide ecosystem.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Accommodation: Ol Moran Tented Camp

This day takes you deeper into the heart of the reserve for a comprehensive exploration of its distant corners. Carrying a picnic meal means the vehicle does not need to return to camp at noon, allowing you to follow wildlife at an unhurried pace. The route travels toward the river systems where hippos and crocodiles rest in the muddy water. You will experience the incredible scale of the Mara, watching massive numbers of wildebeest and zebras move through the open grass. It is a day dedicated entirely to the natural rhythm of the wild.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Accommodation: Ol Moran Tented Camp

The morning marks a major transition as you leave the bush behind and drive back to Nairobi. The safari vehicle drops you at the modern railway station just in time for the afternoon train. As the carriage glides smoothly along the tracks, you can relax and watch the changing Kenyan countryside, passing right through the edges of Tsavo national park. By evening, the train pulls into the coast, where a warm breeze greets you during your transfer to the resort.

• Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

• Accommodation: Neptune Village Resort and Spa

The fast pace of game drives gives way to complete coastal relaxation. There are no early wake-up calls; instead, you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast looking out at the gardens. The day is yours to spend floating in the pool, walking along the white shoreline, or resting under a palm tree with a cold drink. The atmosphere is completely calm and restorative, letting your body rest after the dusty roads of the safari.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

• Accommodation: Neptune Village Resort and Spa

After a relaxed breakfast, a transfer vehicle picks you up from the resort to drive to the Mombasa train terminal. The daytime rail journey offers a final chance to look out for wildlife along the tracks as you climb back up to Nairobi’s altitude. Arriving in the capital in the late afternoon brings your memorable bush and beach holiday to an end, leaving you ready for your onward international flight.

• Meals: Breakfast

• Accommodation: View lodge on the Lodge Directory page