KENYA
From the Ocean to the Savannah
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FROM 21.02.2027 - 04.03.2027
(12 DAYS)
MAXIMUM 6 PEOPLE
SAFARI & BEACH
GUIDE IN ITALIAN, FRENCH & SPANISH
OVERVIEW
Savannah, wildlife and the Indian Ocean, in a single journey
12 days / 11 nights · Safari & Beach
A journey that brings together two souls of Kenya: the savannah and the Indian Ocean. We meet in Nairobi and set off on safari in a private 4x4: the national park at the gates of the capital and the David Sheldrick elephant orphanage, then Amboseli, with its great herds of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, the wild landscapes of Tsavo West, the Taita Hills and the endless plains of Tsavo East.
Then the pace slows down. In Diani Beach we stay in a private villa with a pool and our own cook, between white sand and turquoise water: a Blue Safari to Wasini Island, among dolphins, sea turtles and coral, and a last sunset at the Congo River. A small group by choice, at a slow pace, to experience Kenya in all its shades.
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Flight from Italy to Nairobi. Overnight on board.
With flight included: departure from Milan Malpensa on 21 February.
Own flight: you must arrive in Nairobi on 22 February.
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Arrival at Nairobi airport, meeting with the group and transfer to the hotel.
Depending on arrival times, a chance to visit the Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum (optional, at own cost).
An evening to rest and get ready for the safari.
Overnight: hotel in Nairobi (Kozi Suites Nairobi Airport or similar).
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The safari begins in Nairobi National Park, a unique natural area right at the gates of the capital.
Visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage (11 am – 12 pm).
Quick lunch at a local restaurant (at own cost), then on to Amboseli National Park, famous for its great herds of elephants and its views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight: Paran Resort Hotel, Kimana Town (or similar).
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Game drive in Amboseli National Park, then on towards Tsavo West National Park.
The road crosses wild, striking landscapes: a new day of wildlife watching in its natural habitat.
Overnight: Ngulia Lodge (or similar).
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On to the Taita region, with its striking hills and a natural environment rich in wildlife.
A day immersed in African nature, with the chance to spot many animal species.
Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge (if available) or Taita Luxury Lodge (or similar).
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Departure for Tsavo East National Park, one of the largest and most fascinating in Kenya.
Its vast plains are home to elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and buffaloes: a full day of safari.
Overnight: Sentrim Tarhi Camp (or similar).
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A last game drive, then on towards the Kenyan coast.
Arrival in Diani Beach: the safari ends and our days by the Indian Ocean begin.
Overnight: private villa with pool and cook (Bayana House or similar), all meals included.
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A day to slow down on one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya: white sand, palm trees and the turquoise water of the Indian Ocean.
Meals prepared by the villa’s cook (included).
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Blue Safari to Wasini Island: a chance to spot dolphins and sea turtles, snorkelling among the coral and lunch included.
For those who wish, a 2–3 hour excursion to Robinson Island, to swim in the crystal-clear water around the atoll and explore the coral reef (optional, at own cost).
Sea activities depend on the tides: the Blue Safari may take place on 1 or 2 March.
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Another day by the sea in Diani Beach.
In the evening, sunset at the Congo River, between tropical nature and the Indian Ocean: a moment of beauty to close our journey in Kenya.
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Last morning in Diani Beach, then transfer to Mombasa airport.
For those flying with us, evening flight from Mombasa to Milan Malpensa. Overnight on board.
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For those flying with us, arrival in Milan Malpensa in the morning. Those who booked their own flight can continue their journey or head to another destination.
How much it costs?
4’690 CHF
3’590 CHF
Everything you need to know
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A journey combining a safari (Nairobi, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills, Tsavo East) and the sea in Diani Beach, at a slow pace; low physical effort (2/5)
Passport valid at least 6 months from entry, with one blank page
Mandatory eTA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), online before departure (~30 USD); rules change, so check before you leave
Travel insurance with cancellation and assistance cover, valid for the whole trip, is compulsory and not included in the price.
Accompanied trip with our tour leader Federica; safari with an expert Italian- or English-speaking guide in a private 4x4
Arrival in Nairobi, departure from Mombasa
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For the safari: neutral-coloured clothing and a light fleece for early mornings
Light clothing and swimwear for the coast; more modest clothes (shoulders and knees covered) in villages and towns
Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water shoes for the reef
Universal adapter (240 V, type G / UK plugs)
Reusable fabric bags (single-use plastic bags are banned in Kenya)
Insect repellent, personal medication and cash for expenses and tips
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Always ask before photographing people
Photographing military or government sites is forbidden
Dress modestly in villages and towns; swimwear only on the beach
Do not feed or disturb wildlife during the safari; always follow your guide
Tipping is a welcome custom
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Duration — 12 days / 11 nights: 1 night in Nairobi, 5 nights on safari, 3 nights in Diani Beach and 2 nights on board
Where — Nairobi, Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills, Tsavo East and Diani Beach
Pace — safari days with long drives in a private 4x4, then sea and slow days on the coast; physical effort 2/5
Group — a small group by choice, maximum 6 participants, with our tour leader Federica
Flights — recommended: Milan Malpensa → Nairobi on 21 February (Etihad, with stopover); Mombasa → Milan Malpensa on 3 March (Ethiopian, with stopover)
Sea activities — scheduled according to the tides
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Return flights Milan–Nairobi / Mombasa–Milan (if you choose the flight-included option)
Transfers Nairobi airport–hotel and Diani Beach–Mombasa airport
1 night in Nairobi (Kozi Suites Nairobi Airport or similar)
Safari in a private 4x4 with an Italian- or English-speaking guide, lodges and camps on full board (except lunch on day 3 and drinks at meals); drinks in the jeep included
Visit to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
3 nights in a private villa with pool and cook in Diani Beach, all meals included
Blue Safari to Wasini Island with lunch, and sunset at the Congo River
Our tour leader Federica for the whole journey; pre-departure and on-trip assistance
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Return flights (if you choose the own-flight option)
eTA entry authorisation (~30 USD)
Travel insurance with cancellation and assistance cover (compulsory)
Lunch on day 3, after Nairobi National Park
Drinks at meals during the safari
Tips for the safari guide and driver, and personal expenses
Optional activities
Anything not expressly listed under “What’s included”
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Giraffe Centre (Nature Trail), Nairobi — day 2, depending on arrival times
Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi — day 2, with transfer
Robinson Island excursion (2–3 hours) — swimming around the atoll and the coral reef, Diani Beach
German-speaking safari guide on request (supplement)
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Per person:
Without flight: 3’590 CHF
With flight: 4’690 CHF
Dates: 21 February – 4 March 2027.
Meet your guide:
For ten years Federica worked as a social worker, a profession that taught her to listen, to understand people and to look beyond appearances.
In 2019 she set off alone for Kenya: a journey that changed the way she sees the world, and since then Africa has been part of her heart. In 2024 she returned with her partner Stefano and celebrated their symbolic wedding within the Giriama community.
She doesn’t collect destinations, but emotions, encounters and stories: places far from mass tourism and people with something to tell.
As your tour leader, she will be by your side from Nairobi to the Indian Ocean, so that this journey brings you home with different eyes.
Federica Valnegri
