Discover the best of Kenya on a 10-day wildlife safari and beach holiday, combining thrilling game drives with tropical relaxation. Explore Kenya’s iconic wildlife destinations, encounter the Big Five in their natural habitat, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes before unwinding on the beautiful white-sand beaches of Diani Beach. This unforgettable Kenya safari and beach holiday is perfect for travelers seeking adventure, nature, culture, and relaxation in one incredible journey.
Safari Highlights
Amboseli National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro views
Large elephant herds and diverse wildlife
Scenic Great Rift Valley landscapes
Lake Naivasha boat experience
Maasai Mara Big Five safari
Possible Great Migration experience depending on season
Relaxing Diani Beach holiday
Optional coastal water and marine activities
Note: The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, preferred accommodation level, flight schedule, and safari interests.
Day 1: Nairobi → Maasai Mara National Reserve
Pick up from Nairobi early morning and drive through the Great Rift Valley towards the world-famous Maasai Mara. Enjoy scenic views along the way before continuing to the Mara. Arrive around lunchtime, check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first Maasai Mara game drive, searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari
After breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara with packed lunch. Follow the savannah tracks in search of the Big Five, big cats, elephants, giraffes, zebras and large herds of plains game.
The Mara is one of Kenya’s signature wildlife destinations and is particularly renowned for its seasonal wildebeest migration. Return to camp/lodge in the evening.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha
Enjoy an early morning game drive, then return for breakfast and depart for Lake Naivasha.
Drive through the beautiful Rift Valley landscape to Naivasha. After lunch, enjoy an optional boat safari on Lake Naivasha, where you may see hippos and abundant waterbirds.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Naivasha → Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, begin the scenic drive south towards Amboseli.
The journey takes you through changing landscapes and rural Kenyan countryside. Arrive in the Amboseli area in the afternoon and enjoy an afternoon game drive if time allows.
Amboseli is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Amboseli Safari
Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise game drive, when the possibility of clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro adds an unforgettable backdrop. Explore Amboseli’s plains, wetlands and woodland areas, looking for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and many bird species. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park before returning to your lodge or camp.
Overnight: Amboseli
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Amboseli → Tsavo East National Park
After breakfast, leave Amboseli and drive towards Tsavo East National Park.
Arrive in Tsavo East for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive.
Tsavo East is Kenya’s largest national park and is famous for its expansive semi-arid wilderness and distinctive red-dusted elephants
Overnight: Tsavo East
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Tsavo East → Diani Beach
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo East before breakfast.
Continue by road towards Kenya’s spectacular Indian Ocean coast. Pass through the countryside towards Mombasa and onward to Diani Beach.
Arrive at your beach hotel/resort in the afternoon. Check in, relax and enjoy your first sunset beside the Indian Ocean.
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 8: Relax & Explore Diani Beach
A full day to enjoy Diani.
Relax on the white sandy beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean or choose optional activities such as:
Snorkelling
Scuba diving
Kite surfing
Beach walks
Boat excursions
Spa and resort relaxation
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 9: Diani Beach – Ocean Adventure
Enjoy another relaxed coastal day.
Choose an optional marine excursion, such as a boat trip and snorkelling around the Diani/Kisite area, or simply enjoy a peaceful beach and resort day.
This is your opportunity to slow down after several exciting days of safari.
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 10: Diani Beach – Holiday Ends
Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the coast.
Depending on your departure arrangements, you can spend the morning relaxing at the beach before your drop-off in Diani Beach, marking the end of your 10-day Kenya safari and beach adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
Park fees
Extensive Game drives
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (budget lodges/tented camps on safari)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (by Jeep)
All Taxes/VAT
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drop off Diani Beach
Beach Resort
Bottled drinking water (On all days)
Excluded
International flights (From/to home)
Roundtrip airport transfer
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Items mentioned as Optional
