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12-DAY ULTIMATE ROMANTIC KENYA EXPERIENCE

Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Amboseli → Samburu → Lamu Island → Diani Beach
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Trip Highlights

  • Iconic Giraffe Manor stay in Nairobi — breakfast with giraffes.

  • Luxury Maasai Mara safari with champagne sundowners & star-lit baths.

  • Amboseli National Park with elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro views.

  • Samburu National Reserve — stay at Saruni Samburu’s cliffside villas, private bush breakfasts & stargazing decks.

  • Romantic island escape on Lamu, with dhow sails & Swahili cooking class.

  • Diani Beach luxury at The Maji — including a private sandbank picnic.

  • Seamless bush flights connecting each destination.

  • Exclusive dining experiences: bush dinners, beach lantern feasts & sunset dhow cruises.


Overview

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Overview

ITINERARY

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Day 1 — Nairobi Arrival & Sunset Dinner

Nairobi
  • Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) where you’ll be warmly welcomed by your private guide.

  • Transfer to your hotel — choose between:

    • Giraffe Manor (luxury romantic icon, breakfast with giraffes)

    • Hemingways Nairobi (sophisticated boutique retreat).

  • Afternoon at leisure — relax from your flight.

  • Evening: Private candlelit dinner in lush hotel gardens.

Overnight: Giraffe Manor / Hemingways Nairobi

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Day 2 — Fly to Maasai Mara

Maasai Mara
  • Morning transfer to Wilson Airport for your scenic bush flight to the Maasai Mara.

  • Arrive and transfer to your luxury lodge/tented camp:

    • Angama Mara (ultra-luxury on the escarpment with sweeping views).

    • Sanctuary Olonana (intimate boutique with riverside charm).

    • Mara Serena Lodge (romantic stay with panoramic views).

  • Afternoon game drive, tracking lions, elephants, and giraffes.

  • Sunset: Champagne sundowners overlooking the savannah.

  • Evening: Three-course gourmet dinner under the stars.

Overnight: Angama Mara / Sanctuary Olonana / Mara Serena Lodge

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Day 3 — Full-Day Safari & Star Bath

Maasai Mara
  • Early morning game drive with a picnic breakfast in the wild.

  • Midday: Relax at the lodge; enjoy spa treatments or a poolside rest.

  • Afternoon: Guided bush walk with Maasai warrior.

  • Evening: Return to camp for an outdoor star-lit bath at your private suite.

  • Dinner: Romantic bush dinner with lanterns and Maasai entertainment (optional).

Overnight: Luxury Safari Lodge in Maasai Mara

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Day 4 — Amboseli with Kilimanjaro Views

Amboseli
  • Morning flight to Amboseli National Park.

  • Transfer to Tawi Lodge, an eco-luxury lodge blending intimacy and comfort.

  • Afternoon game drive, spotting elephants against the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

  • Evening: Private sundowner as the sun sets behind Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: Tawi Lodge, Amboseli

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Day 5 — Amboseli Safari & Leisure

Amboseli
  • Morning game drive, tracking Amboseli’s famous elephant herds.

  • Afternoon: Leisure time at lodge, couples’ massage optional.

  • Evening: Romantic dinner by the campfire.

Overnight: Tawi Lodge, Amboseli

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Day 6 — Samburu Wilderness Escape

Samburu
  • Morning flight to Samburu National Reserve.

  • Stay at Saruni Samburu, with cliffside villas offering sweeping wilderness views.

  • Afternoon game drive to spot unique species (reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx).

Overnight: Saruni Samburu

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Day 7 — Samburu Serenity

Samburu
  • Early bush breakfast in the wild.

  • Midday relaxation at your villa with infinity views.

  • Evening: Stargazing on private decks, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Overnight: Saruni Samburu

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Day 8 — Lamu Island Arrival

Lamu
  • Morning flight to the coast, transfer by boat to Lamu Island.

  • Stay at Peponi Hotel (iconic boutique) or Majlis Resort (luxury beachfront).

  • Evening: Sunset dhow sail along the Swahili coast.

Overnight: Lamu Island Boutique Resort

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Day 9 — Lamu Romance & Culture

Lamu
  • Morning Swahili cooking class for two with a local chef.

  • Afternoon: Explore Lamu Old Town (UNESCO site) or relax by the beach.

  • Evening: Private lantern-lit seafood dinner.

Overnight: Lamu Island Boutique Resort

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Day 10 — Fly to Diani Beach

Diani
  • Morning flight to Diani Beach.

  • Stay at The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, adults-only romantic luxury.

  • Afternoon: Leisure — pool, ocean swim, or couples’ spa.

  • Evening: Private beachfront dinner.

Overnight: The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel

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Day 11 — Diani Bliss & Sandbank Picnic

Diani
  • Morning: Relax or enjoy optional water sports.

  • Afternoon: Private sandbank picnic in the Indian Ocean — barefoot luxury at its finest.

  • Evening: Sunset dhow cruise before returning to your resort.

Overnight: The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel

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Day 12 — Departure

  • Sunrise beach walk & breakfast.

  • Transfer to Mombasa Airport for onward international flight.

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PACKAGE COSTS & INCLUSIONS

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Package Costs

Total Cost: $ per person sharing

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Includes

✔ Personalized meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
✔ 1 night Nairobi stay (luxury/boutique hotel as per option selected)
✔ 2 nights Maasai Mara safari lodge/tented camp (luxury/boutique)
✔ 2 nights Amboseli (Tawi Lodge)
✔ 2 nights Samburu (Saruni Samburu)
✔ 2 nights Lamu Island (Peponi Hotel / Majlis Resort)
✔ 2 nights Diani Beach (The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel)
✔ All domestic bush flights (Nairobi – Mara – Amboseli – Samburu – Lamu – Diani – Mombasa)
✔ Private airport transfers and boat transfers in Lamu
✔ Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner on safari
✔ Breakfast & dinner in Nairobi, Lamu & Diani
✔ All scheduled game drives (private vehicle available on request)
✔ Guided bush walks, sundowners, star baths & cultural activities
✔ Sunset dhow cruises, cooking class, sandbank picnic
✔ 24/7 concierge support

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Excludes

✘ International flights to/from Kenya
✘ Visa fees & travel insurance
✘ Premium alcoholic beverages (unless specified)
✘ Optional hot air balloon safari in Maasai Mara
✘ Optional water sports & diving in Lamu & Diani
✘ Spa treatments in Nairobi, Lamu & Diani (unless specified)
✘ Gratuities & personal expenses

RECOMMENDATIONS

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Accommodation Recommendations

💫 Tier - Luxury
Safari / Wildlife - Angama Mara, Saruni Samburu, Tawi Lodge
Beach - Almanara Luxury Villas, The Majlis

💫 Tier - Boutique / Eco
Safari / Wildlife -Sanctuary Olonana, Elsa’s Kopj
Beach - Afrochic Diani, Peponi Hotel

💫 Tier - Romantic Mid-Luxury
Safari / Wildlife - SMara Serena Lodge
Beach - The Sands at Nomad, The Maji Beach Hotel

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Expert Tips

  • Best Proposal Spot: Sundowner cliff at Angama Mara.

  • Most Romantic Season: September — warm weather, fewer crowds, post-migration tranquility.

  • Packing: Lightweight layers for safari, white linen for beach photos.

Extra Touch: Arrange a “just the two of us” bush breakfast — completely private.

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1. Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

2. Masai Mara National Reserve

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

3. Amboseli National Park

Kenya

4. Samburu National Reserve

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5. Lamu

Lamu, Kenya

6. Diani Beach

Diani Beach, Kenya