Sweep your loved one away with Facile Safaris on a 9-day romantic journey through Kenya, blending the thrill of wildlife safaris with the serenity of a beachside escape, crafted for couples seeking adventure and intimacy. This tour takes you from Nairobi’s cultural allure to Amboseli National Park’s elephant herds framed by Mount Kilimanjaro, the Maasai Mara’s Big Five spectacles, and Diani Beach’s turquoise shores, offering private game drives, a hot air balloon safari, candlelit bush dinners, and sunset cruises. With luxurious lodges, seamless transfers, and personalized touches, Kenya romantic safaris by Facile Safaris create an unforgettable tapestry of love, wildlife, and coastal bliss.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Romantic City Welcome
Your romantic getaway begins as you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where a Facile Safaris private chauffeur greets you and transfers you to the intimate House of Waine, a boutique hotel in Nairobi’s Karen suburb. After settling into your elegant suite, enjoy a private evening tour of Nairobi, visiting the Karen Blixen Museum to stroll hand-in-hand through its romantic gardens. Savor a candlelit dinner at the hotel’s terrace, featuring Kenyan dishes like seared nyama choma paired with fine wines, setting a loving tone for your adventure.
Day 2: Nairobi to Amboseli – Kilimanjaro’s Romantic Backdrop
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for a private charter flight to Amboseli National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro views. Check into the luxurious Elewana Tortilis Camp, where your private tent boasts a king-sized bed and savanna vistas. Join a private afternoon game drive, spotting elephants and giraffes, with your guide pausing for a sundowner with champagne. Enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars, with a multi-course menu featuring grilled prawns, Kilimanjaro’s silhouette enhancing the intimate ambiance.
Day 3: Amboseli – Wildlife and Maasai Moments
Rise early for a private morning game drive in Amboseli, seeking lions and cheetahs amidst the park’s iconic plains, with your guide ensuring secluded sightings for a personal experience. Return to Elewana Tortilis Camp for a gourmet breakfast on your private veranda. In the afternoon, visit a Maasai village for a private cultural experience, receiving a traditional blessing from elders and learning beading together. Relax with a couples’ massage at the camp’s spa, followed by a candlelit bush dinner, serenaded by the sounds of the savanna.
Day 4: Amboseli to Maasai Mara – Big Five Romance
After breakfast, fly by private charter to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya’s premier safari destination teeming with wildlife. Check into the exclusive Saruni Mara, a boutique lodge with private cottages offering Mara River views. Join a private afternoon game drive, spotting the Big Five—lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos—with your guide tailoring the route for intimacy. Enjoy a sundowner with sparkling wine, followed by a romantic dinner in your cottage, featuring Kenyan-inspired cuisine like coconut-crusted fish, under the Mara’s starry canopy.
Day 5: Maasai Mara – Balloon Safari and Bush Intimacy
Begin the day with a hot air balloon safari at dawn, floating over the Maasai Mara’s plains to witness sunrise and wildlife like wildebeest herds, landing for a private champagne breakfast in the bush, complete with rose petals. Continue with a private morning game drive, seeking elusive predators like leopards, guided by a tracker for exclusive sightings. Return to Saruni Mara for a leisurely lunch, followed by a relaxing afternoon at the lodge’s spa with a couples’ treatment. Savor a private dinner by a campfire, with Maasai love songs adding a romantic touch.
Day 6: Maasai Mara to Diani Beach – Coastal Romance
After a final private morning game drive in the Maasai Mara, spotting cheetahs or hyenas, enjoy breakfast at Saruni Mara before flying from the Mara’s airstrip to Diani Beach via Wilson Airport. Check into the luxurious Alfajiri Beach Villa, a private oceanfront villa with a personal butler and infinity pool. Spend the afternoon strolling hand-in-hand along Diani’s white sands or relaxing by your private pool. Enjoy a sunset dinner on your villa’s terrace, featuring fresh lobster and tropical cocktails, with the Indian Ocean’s waves setting a romantic mood.
Day 7: Diani Beach – Ocean Adventures
Wake to Diani’s turquoise waters and enjoy a private breakfast overlooking the ocean. Join a guided snorkeling trip to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, swimming together among coral reefs and colorful fish, with a private boat ensuring intimacy. Return to Alfajiri Beach Villa for a light lunch, followed by a couples’ yoga session on the beach, led by a local instructor. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring Diani’s shores. Savor a candlelit dinner under a beach cabana, with a menu of Kenyan seafood and fine wines, perfect for romance.
Day 8: Diani Beach – Cultural and Spa Bliss
After breakfast, visit a nearby Swahili village for a private cultural experience, learning to cook a traditional dish like biryani as a couple, guided by a local chef, and sharing the meal under a baobab tree. Return to Alfajiri Beach Villa for a luxurious couples’ spa treatment, featuring massages with Kenyan essential oils. Spend the afternoon lounging by the pool or taking a sunset dhow cruise, sipping cocktails as the sky glows. Enjoy a final beachside dinner, with live Swahili music creating an intimate atmosphere.
Day 9: Diani Beach to Nairobi – Farewell to Kenya
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Alfajiri Beach Villa, savoring ocean views and a final morning swim. Fly from Diani’s Ukunda Airstrip to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, a short domestic flight arranged by Facile Safaris. Arrive in Nairobi for a farewell lunch at a romantic rooftop restaurant, tasting Kenyan specialties like sukuma wiki and grilled kuku, reflecting on your safari and beach getaway. A Facile Safaris chauffeur transfers you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, leaving you with memories of Kenya’s romantic allure, courtesy of Facile Safaris Kenya.
Estimated Price for 2 People Sharing
The estimated cost for this 9-day romantic tour with Facile Safaris is $8,900 for two people sharing, based on double occupancy. This includes luxury accommodations (House of Waine, Elewana Tortilis Camp, Saruni Mara, Alfajiri Beach Villa), daily gourmet breakfast, select lunches and dinners, all domestic charter flights, private ground transfers, park fees, private game drives, a hot air balloon safari, guided cultural activities, snorkeling, spa treatments, and expert guides. Prices exclude international flights, additional meals, personal expenses, and optional activities like yoga sessions. Rates are subject to availability and may vary by season; contact Facile Safaris for a tailored quote.
