Overview
Spend 8 days and 7 nights on a private Kenya safari through Maasai Mara, Samburu, Diani Beach.
Overnight plan: 2 nights in Maasai Mara, 2 nights in Samburu, 3 nights in Diani Beach. The daily itinerary below sets out the travel stages and scheduled activities.
Your safari arrangements are private to your party. The selected accommodation, vehicle, travel dates and party determine the applicable offer. Wildlife sightings and any migration crossings depend on natural conditions; they cannot be guaranteed.
Plan the destinations: Diani Beach guide, Maasai Mara guide.
Trip Highlights
- Big Five game drives in the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve
- Exclusive Samburu wilderness with the rare Special Five species
- Scenic fly-in from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara and between parks
- Celebration dinner and champagne sundowners arranged throughout
- Three nights of luxury beachfront relaxation on Diani Beach
- Samburu river drives along the wildlife-rich Ewaso Nyiro River
- Snorkelling on the coral reef and dhow sunset cruise at Diani
- Expert wildlife guides at each destination with personalized service
Itinerary
Eight days combining two Maasai Mara nights, two Samburu nights and three Diani nights, connected by included internal flights. The celebration programme includes champagne sundowners, celebration dining, Maasai dancers, a guided Colobus Conservation visit, reef snorkelling and a sunset dhow cruise.
The party transfers to Nairobi Wilson Airport for the included flight to the Maasai Mara. On landing, the destination guide meets the party and continues to the safari base before the afternoon game drive.
The first drive introduces the Mara’s grassland and woodland wildlife habitats. Wildlife observation and photography stops follow the animals encountered along the viewing circuit before the return to the safari base.
The included champagne sundowner and special celebration dinner mark the first Mara evening.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide a full day in the Maasai Mara. The morning outing explores open grasslands and riverine woodland, with time to observe wildlife encountered along the route and follow its behaviour from the vehicle.
The programme includes the Mara River viewing areas for hippos and crocodiles, together with plains-game and predator observation. River crossings are a seasonal possibility rather than a scheduled event, and the guide follows the wildlife present during the visit. A break at the safari base separates the two outings; the afternoon circuit continues the exploration before returning for the overnight stay.
Game drives use the practical reserve sector served by the booked camp. A Mara Triangle visit forms part of the programme only when specifically arranged and included in the quotation.
The evening includes the included celebratory bush dinner and Maasai dancers around the fire, retaining the celebration arrangements confirmed for this trip.
The party transfers to the Maasai Mara airstrip for the included flight to Samburu. On landing, the destination guide meets the party and continues to the safari base before the afternoon game drive.
The first drive introduces the Ewaso Nyiro River corridor and semi-arid plains. Wildlife observation and photography stops follow the animals encountered along the viewing circuit before the return to the safari base.
The scheduled riverside sundowner completes the first Samburu afternoon.
Morning and afternoon game drives provide a full day in Samburu National Reserve. The morning outing explores the Ewaso Nyiro River corridor and neighbouring woodland, with time to observe wildlife encountered along the route and follow its behaviour from the vehicle.
The river and semi-arid plains offer contrasting viewing habitats. The guide searches for elephant and predators as well as the northern species associated with the Samburu Special Five: reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich. A break at the safari base separates the two outings; the afternoon circuit continues the exploration before returning for the overnight stay.
An early Samburu game drive completes the northern reserve programme before the transfer to the airstrip. The included flight continues to Mombasa, where the coastal transfer meets the party for the journey to Diani Beach.
The remainder of the day is at leisure after arrival at the resort. This begins the three-night coastal stay, with the marine and celebration activities scheduled on the following days.
The Diani programme begins with the included reef-snorkelling excursion. The marine guide leads the outing before the return to the resort, with the afternoon free for beach and pool time.
The included sunset dhow cruise provides the evening’s coastal experience. Scuba diving, kite-surfing and paddleboarding remain optional activities by separate arrangement rather than additions to the included marine programme.
The included guided Colobus Conservation forest visit introduces the coastal habitat and its primate-conservation work. The remaining daytime programme allows leisure at the resort or an independently chosen local market visit.
The final coastal evening features the private beachfront celebration dinner. The celebration table and its floral and lantern setting provide the closing occasion after the safari and marine experiences.
The party checks out at Diani and transfers to Ukunda Airstrip for the included return flight to Nairobi. This completes the eight-day route after the Mara, Samburu and coastal stages.
No further wildlife drive or city excursion is scheduled after the flight. The programme ends with the Nairobi arrival arrangements for the booking.
Cost Details
What's Included
- Flights: Nairobi to Mara, Mara to Samburu, Samburu to Mombasa, Diani to Nairobi
- Airport and hotel transfers in Nairobi and Mombasa
- All game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles at each destination
- Professional English-speaking safari guides at each park
- Seven nights full board accommodation at lodges, camp, and beachfront resort
- Celebration dinner and champagne sundowner arrangements
- Dhow sunset cruise at Diani Beach
- Snorkelling on Diani reef
- All applicable park and reserve entry fees
- Drinking water during game drives
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where applicable
- Travel and medical insurance
- Hot air balloon safari in the Mara
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Scuba diving at Diani (available at extra cost)
- Watersports not listed in inclusions
- Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages beyond house selection
- Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
- Excess baggage charges under the booked airline and ticket conditions
FAQs
A private safari can be planned around an anniversary, honeymoon or other occasion. Dinners, room arrangements and other extras depend on the booked property and service. The written quotation specifies any included celebration arrangements; a trip's name does not establish champagne, private dining or decorations.
A private safari can be planned around an anniversary, honeymoon or other occasion. Dinners, room arrangements and other extras depend on the booked property and service. The written quotation specifies any included celebration arrangements; a trip's name does not establish champagne, private dining or decorations.
The programme lists these travel stages: Day 01: Nairobi to Maasai Mara by Air; Day 02: Full Day Maasai Mara Game Drives; Day 03: Maasai Mara to Samburu by Air; Day 04: Full Day Samburu Special Five Safari; Day 05: Samburu Bonus Drive then Fly to Mombasa; Day 06: Diani Beach Day One; Day 07: Diani Beach Day Two; Day 08: Diani to Nairobi by Air. Flights, airstrip transfers and road journeys are separate services. The confirmed flight itinerary determines timings, connections and any intermediate stops.
Diani provides an Indian Ocean beach stay. Swimming, snorkelling, diving and boat excursions depend on the selected operator, equipment, tides and sea conditions; they are separate from the beach accommodation unless included in the booking. Non-swimmers need an activity suitable for their ability and the operator's briefing.
A private safari can be planned around an anniversary, honeymoon or other occasion. Dinners, room arrangements and other extras depend on the booked property and service. The written quotation specifies any included celebration arrangements; a trip's name does not establish champagne, private dining or decorations.
Safari Route Map
A sense of the journey
Your route, at a glance.
Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Samburu → Mombasa Airport → Diani Beach → Nairobi
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Location markers are approximate. Connections show the journey sequence, not roads, exact driving distances or live vehicle tracking. The itinerary sets out each stage.
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