12-Day Kenya Complete
The grand tour — nearly two weeks across Amboseli, Tsavo, the Rift Valley lakes and the Maasai Mara, finishing on the white sand of Diani.
12 days · 11 nights · Best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
About this experience
If you're going to cross the world for Kenya, do it properly. Twelve days takes in the country's full range: Amboseli's elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, the wild red wilderness of Tsavo, the rhino and flamingo of the Rift Valley lakes, and the big cats and migration of the Maasai Mara — before you unwind with a beach finish on the Indian Ocean at Diani. Premium lodges throughout, a private guide, and the time to see it all without rushing. The trip of a lifetime.
Best for
- The grand tour
- Once-in-a-lifetime trips
- Bush & beach
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- English · SwahiliGuide languages
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Lift off at dawn over the plains, drift silently above the herds, and land to a champagne bush breakfast. The definitive Mara morning.
Sail the reef lagoon on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun sets — often with fresh seafood and drinks aboard.
A boat out among the hippos and fish eagles of Naivasha, then a walk on Crescent Island where the game roams free.
Spend an hour in a working manyatta — the jumping dance, fire-making, and a look at daily Maasai life, hosted by the community itself.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
South to Amboseli for the great elephant herds and Kilimanjaro at dusk.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · All-inclusive
A full day beneath the mountain — the tuskers, the swamps, Observation Hill.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · All-inclusive
Across to Tsavo West — Mzima Springs, the lava flows, and rhino in the Ngulia sanctuary.
Tsavo West lodge (or similar) · All-inclusive
Into Tsavo East for the red elephants and the open plains along the Galana River.
Tsavo East lodge (or similar) · All-inclusive
The long scenic transfer north to Lake Nakuru. Evening drive for rhino and flamingo.
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge · All-inclusive
Morning around the lake, then to Naivasha for an afternoon boat ride among the hippos.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort · All-inclusive
Crescent Island walk in the morning, then west to the Mara for an afternoon drive.
Mara luxury camp (or similar) · All-inclusive
A full day in the reserve for the big cats and, in season, the migration.
Mara luxury camp (or similar) · All-inclusive
A second full day — the conservancies, a bush breakfast, an optional balloon safari.
Mara luxury camp (or similar) · All-inclusive
A morning flight to the coast and transfer to your Diani beach resort. The afternoon is yours on the sand.
Southern Palms Beach Resort · all-inclusive · All-inclusive
A free day on the beach — a dhow cruise, the reef, or simply the pool and the sand.
Southern Palms Beach Resort · all-inclusive · All-inclusive
A final morning on the coast, then transfer to Mombasa airport for your onward flight.
Where you'll stay
Lodges we book on this trip. If one is full on your dates, we'll offer a comparable property before you pay anything.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation in premium camps & lodges
- All park & reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 · professional guide throughout
- All game drives & sundowners
- Most drinks & in-camp laundry
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
Not included
- International flights
- Kenya eTA (USD 30 government fee — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Optional experiences — balloon safari, private vehicle (see below)
- Premium drinks, spa & tips
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you. Pickup is confirmed the day before you set off.
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- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 AmboseliDay 1 · National park & reserve
- 03 Tsavo WestDay 3 · National park & reserve
- 04 Tsavo EastDay 4 · National park & reserve
- 05 Lake NakuruDay 5 · Rift Valley lakes
- 06 Lake NaivashaDay 6 · Rift Valley lakes
- 07 Maasai MaraDay 7 · National park & reserve
- 08 Diani CoastDay 10 · Indian Ocean coast
- 09 MombasaDay 12 · Indian Ocean coast
Good to know
Bookara started running trips in 2026, so there are no guest reviews on this trip yet. Ask us anything on WhatsApp before you book; you'll talk to one of the two founders.
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
Isn't twelve days a lot of driving?+
We fly the longest legs — notably the Mara to the coast — and break the drives with game viewing, so it never feels like a slog. If you'd rather fly more of it to save time, we can build a fly-in version.
Can you tailor the length?+
Absolutely — this is our fullest circuit, but we can trim or extend any leg. Tell us your dates and priorities and we'll shape it around you.
Book on WhatsApp
Your chat opens with the trip pre-filled — no payment needed now. Our team replies between 7am–10pm EAT.
Request saved
WhatsApp is opening with your details pre-filled — just hit send.
- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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