How do we travel between the Mara, Amboseli, and Diani

All transfers between destinations are by charter light aircraft, eliminating long road drives and ensuring you arrive at each location refreshed and ready for activities.

Is Diani Beach suitable for families with children

Yes, Diani Beach is one of Kenya's safest and most family-friendly coastal destinations with calm shallow waters protected by the reef, making it ideal for children aged 6 and above.

What is the best time to combine the Mara and Diani

July to October is ideal for Big Five game viewing in the Mara during migration season, and this period also coincides with the drier southeast monsoon winds, which bring calmer seas and excellent visibility for snorkeling.

What water activities are available at Diani

Diani offers snorkeling on the marine park reef, glass-bottom boat trips, deep sea fishing, kayaking, dolphin watching, traditional dhow sailing, and visits to nearby Shimba Hills forest reserve.

Can we see the Great Migration on this safari

The Great Wildebeest Migration is in the Maasai Mara between July and October, with the famous Mara River crossings most dramatic in August and September. Game viewing is excellent year-round.

8 Day Luxury Kenya Coast Safari Mara Amboseli Diani Five Star

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Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Review

Overview

A luxury Kenya coast safari seamlessly unites Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserve with the pristine Indian Ocean shoreline in one extraordinary eight-day journey. This fly-in adventure begins in the legendary Maasai Mara, where lions patrol golden grasslands and the Great Migration thunders across the plains during peak season, then moves to Amboseli National Park for iconic elephant encounters framed by the snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. The final chapter takes you by charter flight to Diani Beach, Kenya’s most beautiful stretch of white coral sand fringed by warm turquoise waters and ancient baobab trees. Throughout every destination, you stay in handpicked five-star properties chosen for their exceptional service, stunning locations, and the quality of experiences they offer. This luxury Kenya coast safari is the definitive way to experience everything Kenya has to offer, from breathtaking wildlife spectacles to complete coastal relaxation, all without compromising a single moment to long road transfers. Each destination on this fly-in itinerary presents a completely different sensory world. In the Mara, the soundtrack is the roar of lions and the thunder of wildebeest hooves. In Amboseli, the morning brings misty views of Kilimanjaro shimmering above elephant-dotted wetlands. And in Diani, the rhythm shifts to the gentle lapping of warm tides, the call of fish eagles over the reef, and the luxury of absolute relaxation at one of East Africa’s finest beachfront resorts. Expert naturalist guides accompany you at each wildlife destination, sharing their deep knowledge of Kenya’s ecosystems and ensuring you make the most of every game drive. This is the safari and beach holiday of a lifetime, crafted for travellers who want only the best that Kenya can offer.

Trip Highlights

Big Five game drives in the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve
Iconic elephant and Kilimanjaro photography in Amboseli National Park
Three nights at a five-star beachfront resort on Diani Beach
Scenic charter flights connecting all three destinations
Snorkeling and water sports on Kenya's pristine Indian Ocean reef
Sundowner cocktails on the savannah and sundowners on the beach
Optional deep sea fishing and glass-bottom boat excursions at Diani
Expert naturalist guides at both wildlife destinations

Day 01 :

Nairobi to Maasai Mara by Air

Your luxury Kenya coast safari begins with a seamless transfer from your Nairobi hotel to Wilson Airport, where a light aircraft awaits for the scenic one-hour flight to the Maasai Mara. As you cross the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the golden savannah of the Mara stretches beneath you in every direction. Upon landing at the bush airstrip, your expert guide drives you to your five-star lodge for a gourmet welcome lunch. The afternoon game drive takes you through prime lion and cheetah territory, with the late golden light ideal for photography. Return to the lodge for a bush dinner on the open deck under a canopy of stars.

8 hours

Lunch + Dinner

Day 02 :

Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drive

A full day dedicated to exploring the heart of the Maasai Mara on morning and afternoon game drives in a private 4×4 vehicle. The early drive targets predators returning from nocturnal hunts, while the Mara River corridor offers excellent chances for hippo sightings and, in migration season, the legendary wildebeest crossings. A gourmet bush picnic lunch is served in the field before your afternoon drive sweeps through the open plains where cheetah and leopard are frequently spotted. The day ends with sundowner drinks at a panoramic viewpoint as the Mara sky blazes with colour.

12 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 03 :

Maasai Mara to Amboseli by Air

After a leisurely lodge breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a morning departure to Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain. The flight crosses the Rift Valley and the Chyulu Hills before descending to the volcanic plains of Amboseli, with Mount Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped summit filling the horizon. Your Amboseli guide meets you for lunch at your five-star property overlooking the mountain. The afternoon game drive focuses on Amboseli’s famous large-tusked elephant herds, which gather at the park’s spring-fed marshes in spectacular numbers. Flamingos wade in the shallows while buffalo and zebra graze across the open lakebed, creating some of the most photogenic safari scenes in Africa.

9 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 04 :

Full Day Amboseli National Park

Dedicate a full day to Amboseli’s unique and photogenic ecosystem on morning and afternoon game drives. Rise early to capture the classic Amboseli image of elephants crossing the dusty plains with Kilimanjaro glowing pink in the dawn light. Your guide takes you to the park’s observation points where you can survey hippo pools, wetland birdlife, and distant elephant matriarchs leading their families across the marshes. The afternoon drive explores the acacia woodland and dried lake beds where lions rest in the shade and Maasai giraffe stroll elegantly across the plain. Return to the lodge for a final Amboseli dinner with views of the mountain bathed in the fading light.

12 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 05 :

Amboseli to Diani Beach by Air

Enjoy a final Amboseli morning at leisure before transferring to the airstrip for your charter flight to Ukunda Airstrip near Diani Beach. The flight offers spectacular aerial views of the Chyulu Hills, Tsavo’s red earth, and the shimmering Indian Ocean coastline as it comes into view. Touchdown at Ukunda and transfer directly to your five-star beachfront resort, where the warm ocean breeze and the sound of waves replace the sounds of the bush. After lunch by the infinity pool, spend the afternoon exploring the beach, taking a swim in the turquoise waters, or simply relaxing in your private oceanfront villa. The sunset from Diani’s white coral sands, with dhows silhouetted against the orange horizon, marks the beginning of your Indian Ocean chapter.

8 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 06 :

Diani Beach Leisure and Reef Snorkeling

Spend a full day immersed in the wonders of Diani’s Indian Ocean reef ecosystem. After breakfast, join a guided snorkeling excursion to the Diani Marine Park where you glide above colourful coral gardens teeming with parrotfish, angelfish, sea turtles, and reef sharks. Return to the resort for a beachside lunch before an afternoon at leisure. You may choose a glass-bottom boat cruise to explore the reef without getting wet, a traditional ngalawa outrigger sailing trip, or a stroll along the beach to the famous Baobab Adventure for a canopy walk among ancient trees. Diani’s beachfront dining scene comes alive at sunset with fresh seafood and Indian Ocean views.

8 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 07 :

Diani Marine Safari and Ocean Activities

Your final full day at Diani is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Options include deep sea fishing for marlin and sailfish in the channel, a dolphin-watching excursion by speedboat, kayaking through coastal mangrove channels, or a visit to Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya’s coastal rainforest reserve home to roan antelope and forest elephants. For those seeking pure relaxation, the resort spa offers treatments using local coral and sea ingredients. A farewell beach dinner with fresh grilled lobster and cocktails at the water’s edge brings this extraordinary journey to a perfect close.

10 hours

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 08 :

Diani Beach to Nairobi by Air

Enjoy a final morning breakfast at the resort, with the warm ocean breeze carrying the scent of frangipani across your oceanfront terrace. After checking out, transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your return charter flight to Nairobi, arriving by midday. You depart Kenya carrying memories of two of Africa’s greatest ecosystems, the Big Five of the Mara, the elephants of Amboseli against Kilimanjaro’s peak, and three days of absolute perfection on the Indian Ocean coast of Diani Beach.

5 hours

Breakfast