13-Day Kenya Safari & Lamu Island Escape | 2026 & 2027 Departures
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Finest Wildlife and Island Escape
Join us on an unforgettable 13-Days Kenya Safari and Lamu Island Escape departing from Iceland in 2026 and 2027. Explore Nairobi’s wildlife sanctuaries, witness magnificent elephants in Amboseli National Park beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, and experience incredible wildlife encounters across the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve before relaxing on Lamu’s beautiful beaches.
Enjoy a seamless Kenya Safari Tour from Iceland with organised accommodation, transfers, and guided experiences. Discover Swahili culture, traditional dhow sailing, and pristine Indian Ocean beaches on this unforgettable African adventure.
Tour Highlights
Day By Day Information
Day 1 — Arrival in Nairobi from Iceland
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you are met and welcomed by traditional dancers on arrival. After immigration and baggage collection, you are transferred to your hotel in Nairobi. The rest of the day is free to rest and recover from your international flight, with the evening at leisure as you prepare for the safari ahead.
Day 2 — Nairobi Wildlife & Community Experience
Nairobi National Park You will wake up early and head to Nairobi National Park for a morning game drive. The early morning hours are one of the best times for wildlife viewing, as animals are actively beginning their day. Enjoy the unique sight of Nairobi’s city skyline in the background while exploring the park. Giraffes, zebras, rhinos, buffaloes, and a variety of other wildlife are commonly seen during this introductory safari experience. Sheldrick wildlife Trust After the game drive, continue to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, located near Nairobi National Park. The orphanage serves as a refuge for wildlife, particularly baby elephants rescued from difficult situations across Kenya. Here, you will have the opportunity to watch the young elephants being fed and cared for by their keepers. Giraffe Centre Later, proceed to the Giraffe Centre, a conservation sanctuary dedicated to the endangered Rothschild giraffe. Explore the centre and enjoy the chance to feed the giraffes from a raised platform. Children’s Home In the evening, you may optionally visit a local children’s home for a meaningful experience and insight into local community life before returning to your hotel.
Day 3 — Journey to Amboseli and Afternoon game drive
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and drive to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Arrive at your lodge in time for check-in and lunch before taking some time to relax. Later in the afternoon, set out on your first game drive in Amboseli. Begin by exploring the southern marshlands, one of the park’s most productive wildlife areas. Fed by underground water from Mount Kilimanjaro, these wetlands attract large numbers of elephants, buffaloes, hippos, waterbucks, and a variety of birdlife throughout the year. As you continue across the open plains, enjoy the stunning backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro while searching for more wildlife before returning to the lodge in the evening.
Day 4 — Full Day in Amboseli
Spend the day exploring Amboseli National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Begin the day by further exploring the southern floodplains and marshlands, some of the park’s most rewarding wildlife areas. The morning hours offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities as animals are at their most active. This is also one of the best times to encounter Amboseli’s famous elephant herds as they traverse the dusty plains against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After lunch at the lodge, you may choose to continue with an afternoon game drive in search of more wildlife, or opt for a hike to Poacher’s Lookout, a viewpoint that offers sweeping views across the park and its surrounding landscapes.
Day 5 — Amboseli Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Nairobi
Start the day with a short pre-breakfast game drive, continuing into the mid-morning hours. Early morning is one of the most important times for wildlife encounters, as animals are most active before the heat of the day sets in.
Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by check-out. Afterward, depart Amboseli and begin your drive back to Nairobi.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing time to relax and unwind after your safari experience.
Day 6 — Nairobi to Masai Mara and Afternoon game drive
After breakfast, depart for the Masai Mara National Reserve, arriving at your camp or lodge around lunchtime in the Sekenani area.
Upon arrival, check in and enjoy lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive across the vast open plains of the reserve. Continue exploring into the evening as you follow wildlife activity across one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes, before returning to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7 — Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Drives
Spend the full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve on extended game drives across different sections of the park. Focus on key wildlife hotspots such as marshlands, river basins, and open savannah plains, where animal activity is often concentrated. This is a highly immersive safari experience, with opportunities to encounter a wide range of wildlife, including members of the Big Five. Throughout the day, you move through varied landscapes in search of predators, grazing herds, and other iconic species before returning to your camp or lodge in the evening.
Day 8 — Masai Mara to Nairobi
In the morning we depart from Masai Mara for Nairobi with optional Maasai village visit, offering insight into traditional culture and lifestyle.
Arrive in Nairobi late in the afternoon where you check in and relax as you prepare for transfer to Lamu the following morning.
Day 9 — Transfer to Lamu Island
Lamu is the oldest continually inhabited Swahili settlement on the Kenyan coast and a UNESCO-listed heritage town. The island has no cars, with movement done on foot or by donkey through narrow streets lined with centuries-old Swahili and Arabic architecture.
On arrival, you can relax at Shela Beach, explore Lamu Old Town, or take a traditional dhow excursion to nearby islands such as Manda Toto.
Day 10 — Lamu Island at Leisure
Enjoy a relaxed day at leisure on Lamu Island. Sail on a traditional dhow, indulge in Swahili cuisine, and explore the island’s charming streets at your own pace.
This day is designed for rest and full immersion in coastal culture. Optional activities include time on the beach, guided cultural walks through Lamu Old Town, yoga sessions, or spa treatments.
In the evening, gather for a farewell coastal dinner to round off your time by the Indian Ocean.
Day 11 — Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Nairobi. On arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. The evening is at leisure, giving you time to rest after your coastal journey or enjoy a quiet dinner in the city.
Day 12 — Nairobi City & Shopping Experience
A relaxed day in Nairobi, spent at a comfortable pace. Visit selected craft markets and souvenir shops for authentic Kenyan gifts, including handmade beadwork, wood carvings, textiles, leather goods, and artwork.
Nairobi offers a vibrant contrast to the safari and coast, and the day can also include optional light city experiences such as cafés, cultural spots, or short guided stops depending on interest.
This is a final opportunity to experience the city atmosphere and complete your journey with meaningful local moments before departure.
Day 13 — Departure to Iceland
Transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your international flight back to Iceland, marking the end of your safari, beach, and cultural journey across Kenya.
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What's Included
- Return flight ticket from Iceland
- Transportation in a Land Cruiser jeep
- Park fees for all game drives and national parks
- Cultural visits as outlined in the itinerary
- 12 nights accommodation
- Domestic flights within Kenya
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- All government taxes
What's Excluded
- Visa fees
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the inclusions
- Personal items and souvenirs
- Beach activities and water sports
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Niurka
Sep 9, 2026
Very good
I really enjoyed getting to know the country; I would certainly highly recommend the agency for organizing the trip, as they are exceptionally qualified.
Unnsteinn
Aug 28, 2026
Excellent
The only problem with Kenya? You come home wanting to go straight back.thank you at frá is still safari for making it happen for me.
Adams
Apr 17, 2026
Excellent Tour Operator
Peter driving skills are of high level.briefing the customers at the reception was the best in terms of whole safari.
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