10 Days Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday
10 Days Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday Overview
Discover the best of Kenya on this 10 Days Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday, combining unforgettable wildlife encounters with a relaxing tropical beach escape. Explore the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve, discover the diverse wildlife of Lake Nakuru National Park, and experience the magnificent elephant herds and landscapes of Amboseli National Park.
Enjoy exciting game drives across Kenya’s iconic savannahs, search for the Big Five, and admire spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro when weather conditions permit. After your safari adventure, travel to Diani Beach on Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean coast, where white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees provide the perfect setting to unwind.
Whether you are seeking wildlife photography, romantic moments, cultural experiences, or peaceful days by the ocean, this safari and beach combination offers an unforgettable East African holiday.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Maasai Mara National Reserve
Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel or another agreed location in Nairobi. Travel through Kenya’s scenic countryside towards the Maasai Mara, with a stop at a Great Rift Valley viewpoint when timing and conditions allow.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp around lunchtime, depending on road conditions. After lunch and a short rest, depart for an afternoon game drive across the reserve’s sweeping grasslands.
Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, and other wildlife as your professional safari guide helps you explore the Mara’s rich ecosystem.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Full-Day Wildlife Safari in Maasai Mara
Spend a full day discovering the remarkable wildlife of the Maasai Mara. Set out early for a morning game drive, when many animals are active and the savannah is filled with opportunities for wildlife photography.
Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and large herds of herbivores. Depending on the season, you may also encounter wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated area before continuing your exploration of the reserve. Your guide will select suitable viewing areas based on wildlife movements and park conditions.
Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Maasai Mara Game Drives and Wildlife Exploration
Enjoy another exciting day in the Maasai Mara, allowing more time to explore different areas of this remarkable wildlife destination.
After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive across the open plains and riverine habitats. Observe wildlife in its natural environment and learn about predator behaviour, conservation, and the seasonal movements of animals.
After lunch, enjoy another game drive. If travelling during the Great Migration season, your guide can assess current herd movements and the best available viewing opportunities. River crossings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and your final overnight stay in the Maasai Mara.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, depart the Maasai Mara and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park. Enjoy views of Kenya’s countryside and local communities along the journey.
After arriving in the Lake Nakuru area, enjoy lunch and proceed with an afternoon game drive, subject to arrival time and park access arrangements.
Lake Nakuru is renowned for its diverse birdlife, scenic lake, and conservation areas supporting black and white rhinos. Other wildlife may include Rothschild’s giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and water-associated bird species.
After your game drive, proceed to your lodge or hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Amboseli National Park
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Amboseli National Park. This is a substantial road-transfer day, with the journey usually taking several hours and potentially passing through or near Nairobi.
Travel through changing landscapes as you make your way towards southern Kenya. Stop for refreshments and lunch according to your travel arrangements.
Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Amboseli area later in the day. Depending on your arrival time and park-entry arrangements, you may enjoy a short game drive or relax at your accommodation.
Prepare for the following day’s exploration of one of Kenya’s most celebrated elephant habitats.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 6: Full-Day Safari in Amboseli National Park
Explore Amboseli National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, open plains, wetlands, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro when skies are clear.
Begin with an early morning game drive, searching for elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, and other wildlife. Your guide will help you identify different species and explain how animals survive in Amboseli’s distinctive environment.
Return to your lodge for breakfast or lunch according to the day’s arrangements, followed by time to relax.
Later, head out for another game drive through the park’s wildlife-rich habitats. Enjoy opportunities for photography before returning to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 7: Amboseli to Diani Beach
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and begin your journey to Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean coast.
The transfer will depend on the selected transport arrangement. Options may include a road transfer to the coast or a combination of road and domestic flights via a suitable airport. Any flight connections must be confirmed according to the current airline schedule and availability.
Upon arrival in the Diani Beach area, transfer to your beach resort or hotel and check in. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing after your safari, enjoying the warm coastal atmosphere and beautiful surroundings.
Depending on your arrival time, take a gentle walk along the beach and enjoy the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner, with lunch depending on the transfer arrangements and selected package.
Day 8: Relaxation and Beach Activities in Diani
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your beach resort before spending the day discovering Diani’s tropical coastline.
Relax on the white sandy beach, swim in suitable sea conditions, or enjoy the resort’s facilities. You may also choose optional activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, or a boat excursion, depending on availability, weather, and tides.
For travellers interested in marine life, an optional excursion to the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Protected Area can be arranged through an appropriate local operator.
Return to your resort for an evening of relaxation and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner, with lunch according to your accommodation package.
Day 9: Diani Beach Leisure and Optional Excursions
Spend another day enjoying the beauty of Diani Beach at your own pace.
After breakfast, choose between relaxing by the ocean and participating in optional coastal experiences. Activities may include a traditional dhow excursion, snorkelling, diving, a visit to a local cultural attraction, or exploring nearby coastal communities.
You can also simply enjoy the beach, take photographs, and make the most of your final full day on Kenya’s coast.
In the evening, return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner, with lunch according to your accommodation package.
Day 10: Departure from Diani Beach
Enjoy breakfast at your resort before checking out and preparing for your onward journey.
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for a domestic flight or travel to Mombasa or another agreed departure point. Allow sufficient time for road transfers, check-in, and any connecting flights.
Your 10 Days Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday concludes with wonderful memories of Kenya’s wildlife, magnificent landscapes, and beautiful Indian Ocean coastline.
Meals: Breakfast.
Price Includes
Pick-up in Nairobi and transfers specified in the final itinerary.
Safari transport in a suitable 4×4 vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Nine nights of accommodation in selected safari lodges, tented camps, and beach resorts.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Park entrance fees for Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Amboseli National Park, as specified in the package.
Game drives as outlined in the itinerary.
Transfers between safari destinations and Diani Beach according to the confirmed transport plan.
Domestic flights only if explicitly included in the selected package.
Bottled drinking water during safari game drives.
Applicable government taxes and levies included in the quoted package price.
Assistance from the safari team during the trip.
Price Excludes
International flights to and from Kenya.
Kenya visa and other travel documentation.
Travel insurance.
Domestic flights unless specifically included in the package.
Tips and gratuities for the driver-guide and lodge staff.
Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks.
Personal expenses, including laundry, souvenirs, and telephone calls.
Optional hot-air balloon safari in the Maasai Mara.
Optional snorkelling, scuba diving, dhow cruises, and other marine activities unless included in the confirmed package.
Additional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Accommodation before or after the tour.
Any services not specifically listed under “What’s Included”.