9 Days of Kenya Safari & Diani Beach

Tour Plan

Experience the best of Kenya in one seamless journey that blends popular wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and coastal relaxation.

This 8-night safari and beach holiday takes you from the elephant-rich plains of Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, to the unique Salt Lick Safari Lodge in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its suspended rooms overlooking a busy waterhole where wildlife gathers right below your balcony.

Continue into the vast wilderness of Tsavo East before unwinding on the white sandy beaches of Diani.

Carefully crafted for comfort, expert guiding, and smooth logistics, this itinerary delivers a distinctive and well-balanced African safari experience from start to finish.

 

Safari Summary

• Start/End: Nairobi/Diani
• Status: Private Tour, departs on any day, open all year round
• Vehicle used: : 4/4 Land Cruiser
• Accommodations: Tented Camp/Lodge
• Amboseli – 2 Nights , Saltlick – 1 Night , Tsavo East – 1 Night & Diani– 4 Nights
• Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing, balloon ride & birding

 

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Amboseli, Approx. 4 hours

You will be picked from your Nairobi hotel at 7a.m. and immediately depart for Amboseli. You will arrive in Amboseli by mid-morning. Check in at the lodge/camp and later enjoy lunch then relax before your afternoon game drive at 4 O’clock for 2 hours.

Overnight: Praro Amboseli/Ol Tukai Lodge/Tawi Lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 2: Amboseli – Full day, morning and afternoon game drives

This day have a pre-breakfast and afternoon game drive. Afternoon game drive is at 3/4o’clock for 2 hours.

The rest of the time is spent in the camp/lodge.

Optional activities – Balloon ride & Cultural visit

Overnight: Praro Amboseli/Ol Tukai Lodge/Tawi Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 3: Amboseli – Day tour in Tsavo West – Overnight at Saltlick

Have pre-breakfast game drive. Have breakfast then depart for Tsavo West to arrive by mid-morning and immediately have a game drive as you head to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon visit Mzima springs where you may view the crocodiles and hippos swimming under water. You will also be driven to the “shetani” lava flows and have a view of Chyulu Hills too. Later drive to Saltlick for overnight stay.

Overnight: Saltlick Safari Lodge

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 4: Saltlick – Transfer to Tsavo East, Approx. 2 hours

Have early-morning game drive then return to the lodge for breakfast. Thereafter, depart for Tsavo East to arrive before lunch at the lodge. Have lunch then relax before an afternoon game drive at 4p.m.

Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge/Satao Camp/Voi Wildlife Lodge

Meal : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 5: Tsavo East – Transfer to Diani Approx. 3 hours

Depart Tsavo East after breakfast to arrive in your coastal hotel by mid-morning.

Overnight: Swahili Beach Resort & Spa/Afrochic Diani/Sands at Nomad

Meals: Breakfast

Meal Plan: Half Board

 

Day 6 – 8: Diani – Beach Activities

Overnight: The Maji Boutique, Swahili Beach Resort & Spa/Southern Palms Resort

Meal Plan: Half Board

 

Day 9: Diani – Transfer to Nairobi

Have a final transfer to the airport for a flight to Nairobi where you will connect with your outbound flight.

Note: – Flight is booked taking into consideration your flight out of Nairobi.