10-Day Romantic Kenya Safari & Beach Escape

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where your Aardwolf representative will meet you and arrange your private transfer to Hemingways Nairobi.

Check in, settle into your suite and enjoy a restful evening after your international journey. Your safari adventure begins the following morning with a flight to the Maasai Mara.

Overnight: Hemingways Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast

Fly into the Wild

After breakfast at Hemingways Nairobi, your honeymoon adventure truly begins.

Transfer to Wilson Airport for your scenic flight to the Maasai Mara, flying over the changing landscapes of Kenya as you leave Nairobi behind and head into the heart of the country's most celebrated wildlife region.

On arrival at the Mara airstrip, meet your private safari guide and begin your journey through the surrounding wilderness towards Enkopiro Camp.

After lunch and time to settle into camp, set out on your first safari experience. Keep your eyes open for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and, with a little luck, the Mara's famous big cats.

As the afternoon light softens across the plains, pause for your first African sundowner together before returning to camp for dinner.

Your honeymoon has officially begun.

Overnight: Enkopiro Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Wake up early and head out for a morning safari as the Mara comes alive. After your game drive, enjoy a bush breakfast in the wilderness before returning to camp to relax during the warmer hours of the day.

Later, experience the cultural side of the Mara with a Maasai community visit. Meet local Maasai, learn about their traditions and way of life, and gain a deeper understanding of the communities that have lived alongside wildlife for generations.

As evening approaches, enjoy dinner before setting out on an exciting night game drive in the conservancy. With the help of a spotlight and your experienced guide, discover a different side of the African wilderness as nocturnal animals emerge and the bush comes alive after dark.

Return to Enkopiro for a peaceful night beneath the African sky.

Overnight: Enkopiro Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Rise up early and set out after breakfast for a full-day safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

With the entire day dedicated to exploring the Mara, there is time to venture deeper into the reserve and experience its extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Your private guide will tailor make the route around current wildlife sightings and your interests, with opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and an abundance of birdlife.

Enjoy a picnic breakfast or lunch in the wilderness, allowing you to spend more time exploring rather than returning to camp during the day.

Continue your safari through the afternoon, taking time to appreciate the spectacular landscapes and, with luck, some of the Mara's most memorable wildlife encounters.

Return to Enkopiro in the late afternoon for some time to relax and freshen up. As the sun sets, enjoy a final Mara sundowner, followed by a romantic dinner at camp.

Overnight: Enkopiro Camp
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

After breakfast, bid farewell to the Maasai Mara and take a scenic safari flight towards Tsavo, one of Kenya's most spectacular and least-tamed wilderness regions.

Arrive at Kilaguni Airstrip, where your Kipalo Hills guide will meet you and begin the journey into the Mbulia Conservancy, a private wilderness area bordering Tsavo West.

Your destination is Kipalo Hills, an intimate camp set high above the surrounding wilderness, where sweeping views, abundant wildlife and a sense of seclusion create a very different safari experience from the Mara.

After settling into camp and enjoying lunch, take time to appreciate the spectacular surroundings before heading out for your first Kipalo Hills safari experience. Depending on your interests and arrival time, this may be a game drive through the conservancy or a relaxed exploration of the surrounding wilderness.

As evening approaches, enjoy a sundowner overlooking the Tsavo landscape, followed by dinner beneath the African sky.

Overnight: Kipalo Hills
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the wilderness.

Today is yours to experience Kipalo Hills at your own pace. Set out with your private guide for a game drive through the conservancy, where the landscape is wild, remote and wonderfully uncrowded. Look out for elephants and other wildlife that move through this part of the Tsavo ecosystem.

For a more intimate connection with the bush, you may choose a guided walking safari, learning to read animal tracks, identify plants and discover the smaller details of the wilderness that are easily missed from a vehicle.

A visit to the elephant waterhole offers another memorable experience, giving you the chance to watch elephants and other wildlife as they come to drink.

Enjoy a bush breakfast or picnic lunch surrounded by nature, before returning to camp for some time to relax.

As the afternoon cools, head out again for a final game drive or simply settle into a beautiful viewpoint for a romantic sundowner, watching the Tsavo landscape glow as the sun sets.

Return to Kipalo Hills for dinner and an evening beneath the stars.

Overnight: Kipalo Hills
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Kipalo Hills and take in your final views of the Tsavo wilderness.

Depending on your departure time, you may have the opportunity for a final short game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight towards the Kenyan coast.

On arrival, continue by private road transfer to Cardamom House, a secluded coastal retreat overlooking the Indian Ocean at Kuruwitu.

After your safari adventure, the pace changes completely. Settle into your beautiful coastal surroundings, take a refreshing swim, relax on the beach or simply enjoy time together.

As the afternoon fades, make your way to a beautiful viewpoint for a sunset over the Indian Ocean, followed by a relaxed dinner.

This is the beginning of three unhurried days designed to slow down, reconnect and enjoy each other's company.

Overnight: Cardamom House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Wake up to the sound of the ocean and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Cardamom House.

Today is yours to experience the Indian Ocean at your own pace. Choose a morning of relaxation on the beach or enjoy one of the coastal experiences available at the property.

For adventurous couples, options include snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, diving or a guided reef walk, offering an opportunity to discover the marine life and protected waters along the coast.

If relaxation is what you prefer, spend the day by the pool or beach, enjoy a wellness treatment or simply retreat into the peaceful surroundings of Cardamom House.

Later, return to the beach or a scenic viewpoint to watch the sun set over the Indian Ocean before enjoying a romantic dinner.

Overnight: Cardamom House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and wake up to your final full day beside the Indian Ocean.

Today is completely tailor-made to your preferences. Choose from a range of experiences at Cardamom House, from swimming, snorkelling and kayaking to a guided reef walk in the adjacent marine sanctuary. You may also explore the coastline by boat or dhow, or, depending on the season, enjoy a whale- or dolphin-watching excursion.

For couples looking for something more active, options include golf at nearby Vipingo Ridge, tennis, horseback riding, deep-sea fishing, yoga or a personal training session. Alternatively, slow down with a relaxing massage, beach time and an unhurried afternoon together.

Selected experiences, including private boat or dhow excursions, guided marine activities, golf, deep-sea fishing, horseback riding, wellness treatments and special dining experiences, should be requested in advance and are subject to availability. Seasonal activities, including whale and dolphin watching, are subject to conditions.

As your final evening approaches, enjoy a beautiful Indian Ocean sunset, followed by a special dinner to celebrate the end of your honeymoon journey.

Overnight: Cardamom House
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Selected Drinks

Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast at Cardamom House and savour your last moments beside the Indian Ocean.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a final swim, beach walk or simply enjoy a leisurely morning together before your private transfer to the airport.

Arrive at the airport in good time for your onward flight, carrying with you unforgettable memories of Kenya's wildlife, wilderness and Indian Ocean coast.

Meal Plan: Breakfast