Best of Kenya – Safari Parks and Diani Beach

8 Days |
Price From $1890 USD

Where Safari Dreams Meet the Indian Ocean Breeze

From wild savannas to tropical beaches this trip has it all. With a perfect mix of wild adventure and coastal calm, this unforgettable Kenyan journey takes you through big game adventures in Masai Mara to Lake Nakuru, and ends with sun-drenched days on the white sands of Diani. Spot the Big Five in their natural habitat one day and sip on a cold drink by the ocean the other – every day of this adventure brings a new reason to love Kenya.

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Big Cats, Endless Plains, and Rift Valley Views

Your safari begins in the heart of Kenya’s most famous reserve, the breathtaking plains of Masai Mara. Enjoy sunrise game drives in search of the Big Five, and picnic lunches near the Mara River. See elephants, giraffes, and the famous big cats, and hippos and crocodiles in their natural element. Every moment is packed with wildlife encounters. Travel through the Great Rift Valley with a stop at Lake Naivasha for a peaceful boat ride, before continuing to Lake Nakuru National Park. This scenic gem is home to rare white rhinos and beautiful pink flamingos. It’s a peaceful but powerful close to your safari experience before heading to the coast.

Tropical Vibes and Easy Living in Diani Beach

After your safari adventure, it’s time to slow down by long stretches of soft white sand, swaying palms and clear turquoise water of Kenya’s southern coast. Spend your days relaxing by the ocean, enjoy a sunset walk along the shore and indulge in all the activity options like snorkeling and scuba diving. Have a nice fresh juice under a palm tree and explore the colorful world beneath the waves – Diani Beach offers a perfect blend of laid-back luxury and natural beauty. If you wish to explore more of Kenya, including its gorgeous mainland gems, check out our Kenyan Savanna and Ocean Safari in Amboseli, Tsavo and Diani Beach that gives you the perfect blend of mainland wonders and coastline bliss.

Best Time to Go

Dry Season (Jun–Oct): Cooler, prime wildlife viewing
Wet Season (Nov–May): Green, fewer visitors, birding

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Weather

Jun–Oct: 20–30 °C, dry & sunny | Nov–May: 25–35 °C, hot with showers
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Highlights

Witness the Big Five up close on thrilling game drives in Maasai Mara
See rare white rhinos and flamingos at the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park
Experience the crystal-clear turquoise water of the Kenyan coast
Explore the vibrant underwater world by snorkeling or scuba diving
Relax on pristine white beaches under swaying palm trees

“This trip was an epic journey of a lifetime. Our guide Mustapha made the trip a special one with excellent guiding in all the parks we visited. Maasai Mara was the most spectacular park in the circuit. The animals are abundant and the lodges within the park very good. Five stars for amazing service.”

– Patricia, Tourradar

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Travel Plan

Day-to-Day Program – 7 Days

Day 1
Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival, our representative will meet you, transfer you to your hotel for check-in, and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

🍽 Meals: None
🏨 Accommodation: Heron Portico Hotel or Similar

Day 2
Journey to Maasai Mara

At 8 am, you will be picked up from your hotel within the city centre/Westland area and commence the drive to Maasai Mara via the Great Rift Valley view point, where you will have a breathtaking view of the floor of the rift valley. Arrive in the camp in time for lunch. Check in and have lunch. In the evening at 4.00 pm, depart for a sunset game viewing drive in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where chances of seeing the big cats are extremely high, ending at 6:00 pm. Return back to the camp for a sumptuous buffet dinner ending with good time for resting.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp or Similar

Day 3
Full Day Game Drive in Maasai Mara

Early breakfast at 6.30 am and depart for a full day game viewing. This is the most important day since we are hoping to see the Big Five, especially the big cats which are extremely elusive. Also, we will visit the famous Mara River, where the great migration happens, have a guided tour by the rangers to see the Nile crocodiles and hippo families, and just to top it off have a picnic lunch under a tree in the park overlooking the vast landscapes. It is in the Mara that perhaps the most spectacular event of the natural world takes place: the Great Migration. This is the annual migration of millions of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti (in Tanzania) in search of water and pasture. Following on their heels are the predators of the savanna – lions, cheetahs, jackals, hyenas, and vultures.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Enkorok Mara Camp or Similar

Day 4
From Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru (via Lake Naivasha)

You will have breakfast at the camp/lodge and thereafter drive to Nakuru via Lake Naivasha for an hour boat ride with lunch. On this day, you have an optional visit to a Maasai Village in Maasai Mara in the morning before leaving. Arrive in Nakuru in the late evening.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort or Similar

Day 5
Lake Nakuru to Diani Beach

You will have an early breakfast, check out and depart by 7 am straight to Lake Nakuru National Park. It’s a small park with magnificent, rare white rhinos which form part of the Big Five animals. There is also a possibility to see the pink flamingos. The game drive lasts 3 hours, after which you depart the park and drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival at Nairobi Airport, board a 1725 hrs flight from Nairobi to arrive Mombasa at 1840 hrs. Upon arrival in Mombasa, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Diani.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa or Neptune Village Beach Resort or Similar

Day 6
Relaxation in Diani Beach

Spend the day at leisure enjoying the white sandy beaches.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (depending on meal plan)
🏨 Accommodation: Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa or Neptune Village Beach Resort or Similar

Day 7
Leisure by the Ocean

Spend the day at leisure enjoying the white sandy beaches.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (depending on meal plan)
🏨 Accommodation: Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa or Neptune Village Beach Resort or Similar

Day 8
Departure from Diani

Breakfast at the resort and thereafter you are transferred to Diani Airport for your afternoon flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, connect to your homebound flight.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: None (end of safari)

Why Pick This Travel Plan

Spot lions, elephants and the elusive leopard during thrilling game drives in the world-famous Masai Mara
Explore the pink-hued beauty of Lake Nakuru, home to rare white rhinos and thousands of flamingos
Enjoy a smooth transition from safari to beach, flying directly to the warm coast of Diani to simply relax or explore the Indian Ocean
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Why Settle for Just One Side of Kenya when You Can Have Both?

Experience Kenya’s most iconic safari parks followed by the calm and charm of the coast. This travel plan gives you the best of both worlds—big game and blue waters.

This itinerary blends adventure and relaxation in perfect harmony. Begin in the wild heart of Kenya, where each game drive brings unforgettable wildlife moments. Then slow the pace with three nights be the coast, with palm trees, fresh ocean air and warm turquoise water at your doorstep. This is Kenya at its wildest and most relaxing.

Include in the Price

  • Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
  • Transfer to and from the airport
  • All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • All park and entrance fees
  • Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
  • A professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari
  • Bottled water in safari vehicles
  • Current Government taxes and levies
  • Travel Guarantee with the Swedish Kammarkollegiet »

Price Does Not Cover *

  • Domestic or International flights
  • Entry visa to Kenya
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters (Find guidelines in the FAQ)
  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
  • Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage

* Rest assured, we’re here to assist with anything not covered in the price. Your convenience is our priority.

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