This tour gives you the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation. Explore Kenya’s top wildlife parks and spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — along with many other animals and birds. Visit a traditional Maasai village for a taste of local culture, then end your trip on the white sandy beaches of Diani, where you can relax by the ocean and enjoy the coastal breeze. It’s the ideal African safari with a beach escape.
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Meals as per itinerary.
- A professional English-speaking driver/ guide.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- Park Fees
- 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Airport Transfers
- Maasai Village
- Giraffe Center
- David Sheldrick
- Nairobi Safari Walk
- Return Flight Nairobi -Diani(Ukunda)
- Wasini island
Cost Excludes
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- International flights.
- Tips
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Why go?
This journey blends the very best of Kenya — the wild bush and the Indian Ocean coast. Start in Nairobi, the vibrant capital and gateway to East Africa. Head to the world-famous Maasai Mara, home of the Big Five and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Then relax at Lake Naivasha, where hippos, giraffes, and boat rides on the Rift Valley lakes await.
Finally, trade the savannah for soft sands in Diani Beach, one of Africa’s most beautiful coastlines. Here you’ll unwind by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, with options for snorkeling, diving, or simply relaxing under the palm trees.
This bush and beach safari gives you the perfect mix of adventure, wildlife, culture, and relaxation — a complete Kenyan experience in just 9 days.
Highlights
- Holiday with friends & family.
- As many activities & excursions as can be fitted in to your trip.
- Go any day of the week and most times of the year.
Arrival in Kenya – Nairobi
Welcome to Kenya! When you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, our driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals area. He will help you with your bags and take you to your hotel. You can rest after your journey. Relax and enjoy your stay at Ibis Styles Westlands Nairobi as you get ready for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Westlands
Welcome to Kenya! When you arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, our driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals area. He will help you with your bags and take you to your hotel. You can rest after your journey. Relax and enjoy your stay at Ibis Styles Westlands Nairobi as you get ready for the days ahead.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Westlands
After breakfast, your day begins with a visit to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a world-renowned elephant orphanage located within Nairobi. Established in 1977 by Dame Daphne Sheldrick in memory of her husband David, the trust has played a vital role in rescuing and rehabilitating orphaned baby elephants from across Kenya. During your visit (usually between 11:00 am and 12:00 pm), you'll have the rare opportunity to watch the young elephants during their feeding and playful mud bath — an experience that’s as heartwarming as it is unforgettable.
After this inspiring encounter, you’ll enjoy a packed lunch in a quiet, scenic spot before heading out for an afternoon game drive in Nairobi National Park.
Just a short drive from elephant orphanage, this park offers an incredible blend of urban and wild. It’s home to a wide range of animals including lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, buffaloes, and over 400 bird species — all roaming freely with the Nairobi skyline in the background. It’s a surreal and unique safari experience that captures the spirit of Kenya in a single afternoon.
After your game drive, you'll return to your hotel to relax and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Westlands
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy a day exploring some of Nairobi’s most iconic and inspiring attractions.
You’ll begin with a visit to the Giraffe Centre, where you’ll get an up-close experience with endangered Rothschild giraffes — feeding and interacting with them from a raised platform.
Next, head to the Karen Blixen Museum, the former home of the famous author of Out of Africa. Step back in time as you walk through the beautifully preserved colonial house and gardens.
Take a guided walk along a raised boardwalk through a section of Nairobi National Park. This short, easy trail gives you the chance to observe a variety of wildlife in enclosed natural habitats, including zebras, antelopes, rhinos, and big cats like lions and leopards. It’s a relaxed way to learn about Kenya’s ecosystems and see animals up close without doing a full game drive. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon with time to relax or explore Nairobi at your leisure.
Accommodation: Ibis Styles Westlands Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, you’ll leave early for Maasai Mara, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in Africa. On the way, you’ll stop at a Maasai village where you’ll meet the local people, see their traditional houses, join in their songs and dances, and learn about their way of life. Later in the
afternoon, you’ll go on your first game drive in Maasai Mara. Look out for lions, elephants, zebras, and more. After the drive, you’ll check in at Enchoro Wildlife Camp, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.
Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a special day as you explore the Maasai Mara during the peak of the Great Wildebeest Migration. After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the savannah, with a picnic lunch in the wild. You’ll witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras as they move across the plains and rivers — a powerful scene of nature unfolding right before your eyes. Your guide will also help you spot the Big Five and other iconic wildlife. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at your camp/lodge in Maasai Mara, you’ll check out and begin the scenic drive to Naivasha. The journey takes about 5–6 hours through the beautiful Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival in Naivasha, you'll check in at your resort or lodge and enjoy lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you’ll spot hippos, water birds, and take in the peaceful surroundings. After the boat ride, you can relax at the hotel or enjoy the garden views by the lakeside. Spend the evening at leisure and enjoy dinner at your lodge.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Nairobi for your scheduled flight to Diani Beach. Upon arrival at Ukunda Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on the white sandy beaches of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, you will visit Wasini Island, where you’ll explore the local village, coral gardens, and the historic Shimoni Slave Caves.
Later in the afternoon, return to Diani Beach for some free time to relax — swim in the ocean, rest by the pool, or take a walk along the beach. In the evening, enjoy dinner and unwind at your hotel.
Accommodation: Diani Sea Resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After a relaxed morning and breakfast at your beach hotel, you’ll check out and be transferred to Ukunda Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. From there, you will catch your international flight back home.Thank you for choosing Kenya as your destination. We hope the memories you've made here stay with you forever.
As we say — Karibu Tena Kenya! (You’re always welcome back to Kenya!)
Meals: Breakfast
Included/Exclude
Cost Includes
- Meals as per itinerary.
- A professional English-speaking driver/ guide.
- Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
- Daily game drives while on Safari.
- Park Fees
- 4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
- All Taxes and VAT.
- Airport Transfers
- Maasai Village
- Giraffe Center
- David Sheldrick
- Nairobi Safari Walk
- Return Flight Nairobi -Diani(Ukunda)
- Wasini island
Cost Excludes
- Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
- International flights.
- Tips
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll experience a mix of wildlife safaris and beach relaxation. The trip covers Nairobi, the Maasai Mara for game drives and the Big Five, Lake Naivasha for boat rides and birdlife, and ends with relaxing days at Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean.
You’ll enjoy multiple game drives in the Maasai Mara, including a full-day safari, giving you the best chance to see lions, elephants, cheetahs, and possibly the Great Migration (July–October).
Yes. This itinerary is family-friendly, with flexible pacing, cultural visits, and beach time that kids enjoy. Accommodations can also be tailored to suit families or couples.
After the safari, you’ll fly from Nairobi (or sometimes Ukunda airstrip near Diani) to the coast, saving you long travel hours by road. Flights are included in most packages.
This is a budget-friendly safari and beach package. You’ll stay at:
- Nairobi – Ibis Styles Hotel (modern city hotel, ideal for short stays)
- Maasai Mara – Enchoro Wildlife Camp (tented camp close to the reserve, with an authentic safari feel)
- Lake Naivasha – Lake Naivasha Resort (comfortable stay with easy access to the lake)
- Diani Beach – Diani Sea Resort (budget beachfront resort with pools and direct beach access)
All accommodations are clean, safe, and comfortable, offering great value for money while keeping the experience authentic.
This tour runs all year, but the best months are July to October for the wildebeest migration and December to March for the sunniest beach weather in Diani.
Absolutely. You can add extra nights in the Maasai Mara, upgrade to luxury lodges, or extend your beach stay in Diani. We tailor the package to your travel style.
Light clothing for the beach, warm layers for early morning game drives, comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a good camera/binoculars.
