Experience the best of Kenya with this exceptional 8-day safari and beach holiday. You’ll spend three unforgettable nights immersed in the vast wildlife plains of the Masai Mara, seeking out the iconic Big Five and witnessing incredible natural spectacles. Following your safari adventure, four nights of pure relaxation await you on the pristine, turquoise shores of Diani Beach, where you’ll unwind in luxury. This journey begins and ends in Nairobi, thoughtfully combining road travel for scenic views and short flights for seamless transitions, ensuring you maximize every moment of wildlife discovery and coastal tranquility.
Your Sunshine Mara Safaris guide will meet you upon arrival in Nairobi, whether at your hotel, JKIA Airport, or another specified address. We'll begin our drive towards the Masai Mara, passing through the scenic Nairobi-Mai Mahiu highway. A brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint offers a chance for stunning photos of the dramatic landscape. You’ll reach the Masai Mara in time for a delightful lunch. After checking into your comfortable tented camp and enjoying a gourmet meal overlooking the savannah, your first game drive begins. Your expert guide will lead you through the plains, helping you spot diverse wildlife. As dusk settles, we'll return to camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mara Intrepids, Sentrim Mara, or similar
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
These two days are dedicated to deep exploration of the expansive Masai Mara ecosystem. You can plan with your guide for early morning and late afternoon game drives, which are ideal times to observe predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs in pursuit. Alternatively, choose a full-day game drive, departing after breakfast with a packed lunch to enjoy at a designated picnic spot amidst the wild savannah. Throughout these days, you'll witness the incredible diversity of wildlife and learn about their behaviors from your knowledgeable guide.
Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari, Sundowner experience, Visit a Maasai Village
Accommodation: Mara Intrepids, Sentrim Mara, or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
These two days are dedicated to deep exploration of the expansive Masai Mara ecosystem. You can plan with your guide for early morning and late afternoon game drives, which are ideal times to observe predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs in pursuit. Alternatively, choose a full-day game drive, departing after breakfast with a packed lunch to enjoy at a designated picnic spot amidst the wild savannah. Throughout these days, you'll witness the incredible diversity of wildlife and learn about their behaviors from your knowledgeable guide.
Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon Safari, Sundowner experience, Visit a Maasai Village
Accommodation: Mara Intrepids, Sentrim Mara, or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Start your day with an early morning game drive or a guided bird walk, searching for any wildlife you may have missed. After returning to camp for a relaxed, late breakfast, you’ll check out. A road transfer will take you back to Nairobi, where you'll catch your flight to Diani. (Please note: direct flights from Masai Mara to Diani depend on availability). You’ll land at Ukunda Airport in Diani, where a transfer will be waiting to take you to your all-inclusive beachfront resort. Settle in, then enjoy a refreshing sunset cocktail on the terrace before dinner and your first overnight stay by the ocean.
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort, Diamonds Leisure, or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks
These days offer a blend of coastal exploration and serene relaxation. After a delicious breakfast, you're free to try various beach sports or activities. Later, unwind by the pool with your favorite drink. In the afternoon, venture out to visit Diani's vibrant local markets, where you can find Kamba baskets, Tinga-Tinga art, or aromatic local spices. These days also present opportunities for optional activities such as a Mombasa City Tour, a Marine Park visit, snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat ride, or a romantic sunset cruise. Dinners at your resort will feature authentic Swahili dishes and fresh seafood.
Optional Activities: Mombasa City Tour, Marine Tours, Snorkeling, Sunset Cruise, Glass Bottom boat ride*
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort, Diamonds Leisure, or similar*
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks*
These days offer a blend of coastal exploration and serene relaxation. After a delicious breakfast, you're free to try various beach sports or activities. Later, unwind by the pool with your favorite drink. In the afternoon, venture out to visit Diani's vibrant local markets, where you can find Kamba baskets, Tinga-Tinga art, or aromatic local spices. These days also present opportunities for optional activities such as a Mombasa City Tour, a Marine Park visit, snorkeling, a glass-bottom boat ride, or a romantic sunset cruise. Dinners at your resort will feature authentic Swahili dishes and fresh seafood.
Optional Activities: Mombasa City Tour, Marine Tours, Snorkeling, Sunset Cruise, Glass Bottom boat ride*
Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort, Diamonds Leisure, or similar*
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks*
Today is entirely dedicated to leisure. Wake to the gentle sounds of the Indian Ocean as the sun rises. Enjoy breakfast served on your veranda. You have the full day to make the most of your resort's facilities – take a dip in the swimming pool, indulge in a spa treatment, practice sunrise or sunset yoga on the beach, or wander through the lush tropical gardens. In the evening, look forward to a special dinner served under the stars, followed by an engaging animation program at the resort.
Accommodation: Diamonds Leisure, Southern Palms, or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Selected Drinks
Savor a leisurely breakfast at the beach club, enjoying the ocean views one last time. Depending on your flight schedule, you might have time for a final swim in the ocean or a stroll along the shore. After checking out, you'll be transferred to Ukunda Airport for your flight back to Nairobi. Your unforgettable Kenyan journey concludes with a drop-off at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or your city hotel.
Accommodation: Further travel arrangements
Meals: Breakfast
Cost Includes
- Three nights' accommodation in the Masai Mara
- Three nights in a sea-facing room at Diani Beach
- All meals during your safari (Masai Mara: full board; Diani: all-inclusive)
- Extensive game drives within the Masai Mara
- Services of a professional, experienced driver-guide
- Private transport in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
- Driver-guide and vehicle park fees in Masai Mara
- Domestic flight tickets (Nairobi – Ukunda)
- All government taxes and local levies
- Access to and use of all hotel/lodge facilities
Cost Excludes
- Maasai Mara Park Entry Fees (per person, per day):
- January – June: Adult US$ 100 / Child US$ 50
- July – December: Adult US$ 200 / Child US$ 50
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Personal expenses and items of a personal nature
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Anything not explicitly mentioned in the "Inclusions" list
