9-day leopard safari Wasini Island Kenya in Tsavo East National Park
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9-day leopard safari Wasini Island Kenya in Tsavo East National Park

Duration

9 Days

Country

Kenya

Group Size

Flexible

Published

26 Aug 2026

Tour Overview

beach holiday is the focus of this 9 day Kenya itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Kenya Beach Holidays, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure. 9-day leopard safari Wasini Island Kenya in Tsavo East National Park in Kenya with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • day leopard safari Wasini Island Kenya focus across Kenya
  • Guided time in Tsavo East National Park
  • Signature activity: balloon safari option
  • Private driver-guide and road support
  • Lodge base at Mara Serena Safari Lodge (route dependent)
  • Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
  • Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
  • Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability

Includes

  • Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
  • All included activities (optional extras not included)
  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
  • An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
  • All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Meals as specified in your daily itinerary

Excludes

  • International flights (to/from your home country)
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
  • Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Drinks and beverages

Itinerary in details

Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Tsavo East National Park
Guests leave camp promptly as a transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, easing into Kenya's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. After a short refreshment stop you reach Tsavo East National Park, where sunrise game drive sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Sarova Mara Game Camp follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp

Day2Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — rhino tracking
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate rhino tracking, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. Your driver then links the next segment toward Tawi Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tawi Lodge

Day3Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — birding along alkaline lakes
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate balloon safari option, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. The itinerary pivots naturally into Sweetwaters Serena Camp for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Day4Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — Diani beach extension
With soft morning light across the landscape, dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Diani beach extension, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. From there the experience deepens around Lake Nakuru Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day5Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — sunrise game drive
Following a short safety orientation, dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate elephant plains photography, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. Before long you continue toward Samburu Sopa Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Samburu Sopa Lodge

Day6Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — Great Migration viewing
The day begins as dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Great Migration viewing, pairing interpretive commentary with wildlife movement through the day. The route then leads into Ashnil Aruba Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Day7Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — balloon safari option
After a calm briefing, dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate birding along alkaline lakes, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The schedule closes with a relaxed return and an early night ahead.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Day8Tsavo East National Park Focus Day — Maasai village visit
A measured start to the day unfolds when dedicated time in Tsavo East National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate Maasai village visit, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Keekorok Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Keekorok Lodge

Day9Final Activity Window & Departure via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Your journey opens with a final outing around Tsavo East National Park, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of sunrise game drive can be enjoyed without rush. Later in the day the focus shifts to your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only

Accommodation: No accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Can I add Beach Holidays after a Kenya safari?

Yes. Beach Holidays uses genuine coastal or island rest days that we add after the safari circuit.

When should Beach Holidays come in the itinerary?

Usually after the safari, so you rest when game drives are done. We can reverse that if your flights work better the other way.

Are Beach Holidays days private or resort-based?

We book lodges or hotels that match your safari style — quiet boutique stays or family resorts — and handle the transfer.

Is snorkelling or diving included in Beach Holidays?

Water activities are listed when the destination supports them. They are optional extras unless your quote says otherwise.