Kenyan Wildlife Explorer – Solo Travellers Special – Various 2026 / 2027 Dates
Kenya Safari
Price
£3299.00
Overview
Kenyan Wildlife Explorer For Solo's
Includes Coastal Break
A Solo 9 Night Trip
From £3299
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OVERVIEW
Journey with fellow solo adventurers through the Kenyan wilderness, both inland across famed national parks and along the pristine stretches of untouched coastline.
The ultimate safari holiday and all-inclusive, beachside escape adapted with a solo traveller in mind, ensuring a rich and incredibly varied experience, enhanced by high levels of comfort, guidance and support throughout. Game drives into the heart of two national parks provide plenty of opportunities to spot rare wildlife roaming amongst the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, and time spent on the shores of the Indian Ocean promises a tranquil and tropical break.
Beginning in Nairobi, the tour travels to Amboseli before venturing to Tsvavo West, covering the most desirable safari destinations in the country while based at authentic and luxury lodges. The second half sees you substituting the savannah for the sea, as the north coast of Mombasa, with its unspoilt beaches, serves as your final base. With a local tour manager at the helm and plenty of chances to link up with other nature lovers in a group setting, this will be an effortless and unforgettable trip of discovery and connection.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Experience a full day exploring the wonders of Tsavo West National Park, with morning and afternoon game drives
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Soak up the sun amongst Kenya's pristine coastal vistas, or enjoy a cocktail by the poolside, with an all-inclusive beach resort stay
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Witness Africa's highest mountain and a dormant volcano, towering Mount Kilimanjaro
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Set off on morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli National Park, keeping your eyes peeled for the majestic elephant herds.
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Visit the underwater hides of Mzima Springs, which are known for crystal-clear water and home to hippos
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Enhance your itinerary with a selection of unique, optional activities, like a a visit to a Masai village, and a dhow dinner cruise
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Bask in the beauty of the northern coast scenery with a stay at an all-inclusive beachside resort
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WHAT DOES THIS PRICE INCLUDE?
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Four nights' full-board accommodation at Amboseli Sopa Lodge (2 nights) and Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge (2) plus one night on an aircraft
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Four nights' all-inclusive accommodation at the PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
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Four breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners on safari, and all-inclusive service in Mombasa
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A welcome cocktail and dinner upon arrival in Amboseli
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Three game drives in Amboseli National Park
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Three game drives in Tsavo West National Park
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A visit to Mzima Springs and a viewing of hippos from an underwater hide
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Farewell dinner in Mombasa
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Return flights to Nairobi and from Mombasa
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Comfortable, air-conditioned coach travel and transfers throughout
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Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager
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YOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 FLY TO KENYA
You’ll fly overnight to Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and largest city.
DAY 2 - TRANSFER TO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AND WELCOME DINNER AND DRINK AS WELL AS AN OPTIONAL BUBBLY SUNDOWNER AT OBSERVATION HILL
Your African adventure begins with a warm welcome at Nairobi airport by your local tour manager. You’ll then take a scenic drive into the Amboseli National Park, located at the base of the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
Upon arrival at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge, you’ll check in and enjoy lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive into the park. This is an exciting opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife, such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and zebras in their natural habitat.
Your experienced tour manager will ensure the safety and comfort of the group while sharing their local knowledge and answering any questions.
After the game drive, you’ll return to the lodge for a welcome drink and dinner – a perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow travellers before the rest of the trip.
You can further enhance your itinerary today by adding an optional game drive with a sundowner as the sun sets – and age-old safari tradition! You’ll take a short evening game drive ending at Observation Hill to enjoy a glass of bubbly as the sky transforms into golden pink hues.
DAY 3 - INCLUDED MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE INTO AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK AND AN OPTIONAL VISIT TO A MASAI VILLAGE
Following breakfast, you’ll set off on a morning game drive, traversing different parts of the park, each with unique landscape and wildlife. Keep a look out for herds of elephants or prides of lions wandering through the sprawling savannah or reclining in the shade.
The group will then return to the lodge for lunch and some time to rest, and then the afternoon involves another game drive. As the sun sets, you may catch a glimpse of some nocturnal animals, like hyenas and leopards.
Today, you can also opt to join an optional visit to a nearby Masai village to meet the local people and observe this famous East African tribe’s way of life for an hour.
Dinner will be enjoyed back at the lodge and perhaps followed by a drink at one of the three bars with some of the other travellers, where you can share stories and sightings of the day.
DAY 4 - INCLUDED GAME DRIVE IN TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK AND VISIT TO MZIMA SPRINGS
Rise, tuck into an early breakfast and check out of the lodge before transferring, on a picturesque route, to the popular Tsavo West National Park, backed by the Chyulu Hills, one of the youngest volcanic mountain ranges in the world.
This reserve is known for the Mzima Springs, a natural pool of fresh spring water, a unique oasis in the arid savannah, and a vital source of water for wildlife in the area. Your guide will stop at Mzima Springs, and you’ll have a chance to possibly view the resident hippos from an underwater hide.
The tour will continue to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, and you’ll check in, have lunch, and then head out on an afternoon game drive. With your guide at the helm, you’ll navigate the park of rocky terrain, lava flows, and grasslands, home to cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, and various antelopes.
Later in the afternoon, you’ll journey back to the lodge, perhaps having a sundowner at the bar, which overlooks a waterhole.
DAY 5 - INCLUDED MORNING AND AFTERNOON GAME DRIVES IN TSAVO WEST NATIONAL PARK AS WELL AS AN OPTIONAL BREAKFAST ON LION ROCK
Have breakfast at the lodge or opt for a special breakfast on the neighbouring Lion Rock, an immense embankment of volcanic rock, which towers over the sprawling plains and boasts beautiful views. This destination is so-called because it used to be a favourite lion haunt, including the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo. Travelling early in the morning, you’ll enjoy a gentle game drive and arrive to a full English breakfast laid out on its summit. You can then tuck into your meal while taking in the vista.
The you can prepare for another day of wildlife-spotting, starting with a morning game drive, covering a section of the reserve. Look out for some of the more unique inhabitants, like the gerenuk, a long-necked antelope that stands on its hind legs to reach leaves from trees.
Lunch will be served back at the lodge, and perhaps followed by a dip in the swimming pool. The afternoon will then see you travel on a final game drive, during which you can hopefully tick off any remaining animals from your safari wish-list. This park is also a birdwatcher’s paradise with over 600 species recorded, and your guide will be on hand to provide the best viewing points.
Experience a final dinner in the bush and drinks on the terrace.
DAY 6 - TRANSFER TO MOMBASA NORTH
As you reach the halfway point of your trip, you’ll be swapping safaris for the sun and sand of the African coast. After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, you’ll depart for an all-inclusive resort stay on the beaches of Mombasa North, embraced by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
This transfer will take you via Mombasa, the second-largest city in Kenya, known for its rich history and diverse blend of cultures.
Once you’ve arrived at the PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort, set right on the shore, you’ll be able to enjoy a late lunch and the rest of the afternoon will be free to unwind.
As well as an ideal oceanside location, the resort also offers a range of activities and amenities, including water sports, a swimming pool, and a spa.
Dinner will be served in the evening.
DAY 7 - AT LEISURE PLUS OPTIONAL AFRICAN VILLAGE TOUR
The next three days are for complete relaxation, and with everything included at the resort, you can focus solely on doing as little or as much as you like.
Those wanting to go beyond the resort, can discover the coastal region and the old town of Mombasa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its winding streets and historic buildings dating back to the 16th century.
Today, you can you can choose to venture on a half-day tour to a traditional African village, leaving in the morning. During this visit, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the local people dancing and meet with a medicine man, as well as an African family.
DAY 8 - AT LEISURE, PLUS OPTIONAL SHOW DINNER CRUISE
This evening of you can opt for a dhow dinner cruise aboard a traditional type of sailing boat. This experience allows you to sip on cocktails and sample Swahili snacks while gliding past the old town of Mombasa to watch the sunset. A five-course dinner will then be served before the charcoal grills are moved away to create a dance floor with a live band.
DAY 9 - FINAL DAY AND FAREWELL DINNER
During the evening of the final day, a farewell dinner will be enjoyed, and you can reflect on the week with your newfound friends.
DAY 10 - TRAVEL TO AIRPORT AND FLIGHT BACK TO UK
It’s an early morning check out today, with packed breakfast provided, to return to Mombasa’s international airport for your flight back to the UK, arriving later the same day.
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KENYAN WILDLIFE & COASTAL EXPLORER – EXCLUSIVELY SOLOS TOURING HOTELS
You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.
AMBOSELI SOPA LODGE (NIGHTS 2-3)
Set in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, this authentic, thatched-roof safari lodge is enclosed by the Amboseli National Park. Designed in a traditional Maasai style, each spacious guestroom offers views of the park from a private balcony and features an ensuite bathroom, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a safe. At the heart of the property, there’s a handicraft market connected to the lobby, a gift shop, an African-inspired restaurant, a dining terrace, a swimming pool, and three bars, one of which is dedicated to the memory of Ernest Hemingway and positioned on a boulder.
KILAGUNI SERENA SAFARI LODGE (NIGHTS 4-5)
Surrounded by the wilderness of the Tsavo West National Park and the Chyulu Hills, this lodge overlooks a waterhole that attracts an assortment of animals. Guestrooms encompass volcanic stone walls and exposed timber beams, and offer balconies, tea/coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant and alfresco bar, which is built into a rock promises a unique dining experience, and a terrace faces the waterhole. Guests also have access to an outdoor swimming pool, a sundeck, and a gift shop.
PRIDEINN FLAMINGO BEACH RESORT & SPA (NIGHTS 6-9)
With a prime beachfront setting overlooking the Indian Ocean, this boutique resort is ringed by tropical gardens and offers views of Mombasa Marine Park. At its centre, a lagoon-style swimming pool can be found, and there are two restaurants, two bars, a gym and a spa. Tastefully decorated, spacious guestrooms have views of the ocean or gardens and feature TVs, safes, tea/coffee-making facilities, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi.
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OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
BUBBLY SUNDOWNER AT OBSERVATION HILL EXCURSION - £29
Enjoy a game drive with a sundowner as the sun sets – and age-old safari tradition! You’ll take a short evening game drive ending at Observation Hill to enjoy a glass of bubbly as the sky transforms into golden pink hues.
MASAI VILLAGE EXCURSION - £32
Visit a nearby Masai village to meet the local people and observe this famous East African tribe’s way of life for an hour.
BREAKFAST ON LION ROCK EXCURSION - £65
Opt for a special breakfast on the neighbouring Lion Rock, an immense embankment of volcanic rock, which towers over the sprawling plains and boasts beautiful views. This destination is so-called because it used to be a favourite lion haunt, including the famous man-eating lions of Tsavo. Travelling early in the morning, you’ll enjoy a gentle game drive and arrive to a full English breakfast laid out on its summit. You can then tuck into your meal while taking in the vista.
VILLAGE TOUR EXCURSION - £89
Venture on a half-day tour to a traditional African village, leaving in the morning. During this visit, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the local people dancing and meet with a medicine man, as well as an African family.
TAMARIND DHOW DINNER CRUISE EXCURSION - £109
Opt for a dhow dinner cruise aboard a traditional type of sailing boat. This experience allows you to sip on cocktails and sample Swahili snacks while gliding past the old town of Mombasa to watch the sunset. A five-course dinner will then be served before the charcoal grills are moved away to create a dance floor with a live band.
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FLIGHTS - DATES - PRICES
2026
HEATHROW - 17 MAY 26 - £3299
HEATHROW - 11 OCT 26 - £3999
HEATHROW - 08 NOV 26 - £3999
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2027
HEATHROW - 11 APR 27 - £4249
HEATHROW - 16 MAY 27 - £3599
HEATHROW - 10 OCT 27 - £4249
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IMPORTANT INFO
A Kenya Electronic visa is required for entry into the Kenya. British Citizen Passport Holders will need to obtain a Kenyan visa. Customers are responsible for sourcing their own visa
