9 Days of Kenya Safari & Diani Beach
Tour Plan
Experience the perfect combination of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife destination and its most beautiful coastline. This 7-night fly-in safari begins with three unforgettable nights in the world-famous Maasai Mara, renowned for exceptional Big Five sightings and vast open savannah landscapes.
You will then transfer seamlessly by scheduled flight to Diani Beach for four nights of relaxation along the Indian Ocean.
Designed for comfort, efficiency, and premium game viewing, this itinerary offers maximum experience with minimal travel time.
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
- Maasai Mara – 3 Nights & Diani – 4 Nights
- Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing, balloon ride & birding
Detailed Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Transfer to Maasai Mara (By mid-morning Flight)
Pick up from Nairobi hotel at 8.am., transfer to Wilson Airport for a mid-morning flight to Maasai Mara. Upon landing in the wild, be met by our guide who will drive you to the camp with an introductory game drive en route. Have hot lunch and later an afternoon game drive at 3/4p.m.
Note – Tour can start upon landing at JKIA, or also opt for an afternoon flight.
Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Olkinyei Mara Tented Lodge/Ilkeliani Camp/Entim Camp/Zebra River Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 & 3: Maasai Mara – Full day
These 2 days with either a full-day game drive or morning and afternoon game drives. There will be picnic lunch on the banks of Mara River.
Optional activities Hot air balloon & guided nature walks
Overnight: Zebra Plains Mara Camp/Olkinyei Mara Tented Lodge/Ilkeliani Camp/Entim Camp/Zebra River Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Maasai Mara – Transfer to Diani (By flight)
Have breakfast, check out of the camp for a short game drive en route to the airstrip for a flight to Nairobi where you will connect with another an afternoon one to Ukunda, Diani. Arrive in Diani and be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: The Maji Boutique, Swahili Beach Resort & Spa/Southern Palms Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 5 – 7: Diani – Beach Activities
Overnight: The Maji Boutique, Swahili Beach Resort & Spa/Southern Palms Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board
Day 8: 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 in to consideration your flight out of Nairobi.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Included:
- All government taxes/Levies
Internal flight; Nairobi – Mara – Diani, via Nairobi – Nairobi
Park entry fees - 7-night accommodation and meals on full board basis (Safari) & half board (Diani Beach)
- Drinking water
- Game drives are private or shared in 4/4 Land Cruiser
- All game drives as mentioned in the tour description
- Services of professional tour driver/guide (s)
- All airport transfers in Nairobi, Mara and Diani
Rates Depend On:
- Number of people traveling
- Date or month (hotels have different rates throughout the year)
- Any other special request i.e. children and their ages
Not Included:
- International flights from home and back
- Tips & porterage
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Other personal items
- Optional Activities: Balloon ride ($450 per person), Maasai Village visit and any other activity not in the tour description above
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