10-Day Kenya Wild & Beach Escape – Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani
Tour Overview
Pair Kenya’s wildlife reserves with time beside the Indian Ocean on this ten-day private safari and beach holiday. Begin with two nights in the Maasai Mara, take a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, and explore Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro. Continue through Tsavo West’s volcanic landscapes and the red plains of Tsavo East before slowing down for two nights at Diani Beach. Choose upper mid-range or luxury accommodation, with full board on safari and an all-inclusive beach stay.
Route: Nairobi → Maasai Mara → Lake Naivasha → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Tsavo East → Diani Beach
Starting-price basis: Upper mid-range · 6 travellers · April–May 2027
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
Meet your guide at your Nairobi hotel or the airport and travel to the Maasai Mara. Arrive at camp for lunch and time to settle in before your afternoon game drive. Explore the reserve’s savannahs and river habitats, looking for big cats and other wildlife.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Ashnil Mara Camp. Upper mid-range: Mara Sopa Lodge. Full board.
Day 2: Full day in the Maasai Mara
Choose a full-day drive with a picnic lunch or morning and afternoon drives with a break at camp. Look for wildlife across the plains, with migration activity depending on the season. Optional balloon flights and Maasai village visits are available at additional cost.
Accommodation & meals: Ashnil Mara Camp or Mara Sopa Lodge. Full board.
Day 3: Maasai Mara to Lake Naivasha
Leave the Mara after breakfast and travel to Lake Naivasha. Arrive for lunch and settle into your resort. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride across the lake, watching for hippos and waterbirds along the shore before returning for dinner.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Enashipai Resort & Spa. Upper mid-range: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort. Full board.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha to Amboseli
Travel south to Amboseli after breakfast, taking in Kenya’s changing countryside along the way. Arrive for lunch, then head out on an afternoon game drive to explore the park’s plains and wetlands, with opportunities to see elephant herds and clear-weather Kilimanjaro views.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Oltukai Lodge. Upper mid-range: Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Full board.
Day 5: Full day in Amboseli
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through Amboseli, with time to rest at your lodge during the midday heat. Visit Observation Hill for a broad view of the park and its wetlands. An optional Maasai village visit is available at extra cost.
Accommodation & meals: Oltukai Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge. Full board.
Day 6: Amboseli to Tsavo West
After breakfast, travel to Tsavo West, a landscape of lava flows, hills and acacia woodland. Arrive for lunch, then explore on an afternoon game drive. Visit Mzima Springs as routing and conditions allow, looking for hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge. Upper mid-range: Severin Safari Camp. Full board.
Day 7: Tsavo West to Tsavo East
Continue to Tsavo East after breakfast and arrive at your lodge for lunch. Explore the park’s red-earth plains on an afternoon game drive, looking for dust-covered elephants, lions, cheetahs and giraffes. Return to your lodge for dinner.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Ashnil Aruba Lodge. Mid-range: Sentrim Tsavo Lodge. Full board.
Day 8: Tsavo East to Diani Beach
Leave the safari landscapes behind and travel to Kenya’s south coast. Check into your Diani resort and enjoy lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool, walking on the white sands or swimming in the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation & meals: Luxury: Diamond Leisure Beach Resort & Spa. Upper mid-range: Neptune Village Resort. All-inclusive.
Day 9: At leisure on Diani Beach
Enjoy a full day at your own pace by the Indian Ocean. Relax on the beach, swim or enjoy your resort’s facilities. Optional activities and any services outside the resort’s all-inclusive plan are charged separately.
Accommodation & meals: Diamond Leisure Beach Resort & Spa or Neptune Village Resort. All-inclusive.
Day 10: Diani departure
Enjoy breakfast at your resort before the airport transfer for your onward flight. Your final arrangements will be coordinated around your departure schedule.
Accommodation & meals: Breakfast and scheduled airport transfer.
Tour Inclusions
- Arrival meet and greet and transfers as specified
- Private game drives in a safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as listed: full board on safari, all-inclusive at Diani
- Park fees and government taxes per itinerary
- One-hour Lake Naivasha boat ride
- Amref Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover
- One litre of mineral water per person per day in the vehicle and rooms
- Safari planning assistance
Tour Exclusions
- International flights, visas or eTA and applicable insurance requirements
- Personal travel and baggage insurance
- Drinks outside the stated all-inclusive beach plan
- Dining-room tips, porterage, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional Maasai Mara balloon flight: USD 500 per person
- Optional Maasai village visit: USD 20 per person
- Optional Crescent Island walk: USD 35 per person
- Suggested driver-guide tip: USD 10 per person per day
Safari Prices
All rates are in USD per person sharing. Group columns show the number of travellers. SRS is the single room supplement for the trip.
Upper mid-range accommodation
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–31 Mar 2027 | 4,210 | 3,680 | 3,415 | 3,255 | 3,150 | 575 |
| 1 Apr–31 May 2027 | 3,870 | 3,345 | 3,075 | 2,915 | 2,815 | 425 |
| 1–30 Jun 2027 | 4,065 | 3,530 | 3,265 | 3,105 | 3,000 | 450 |
| 1 Jul–31 Oct 2027 | 4,950 | 4,375 | 4,090 | 3,915 | 3,800 | 665 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 4,410 | 3,880 | 3,615 | 3,455 | 3,355 | 575 |
Luxury accommodation
| Travel dates | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | SRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan–31 Mar 2027 | 5,075 | 4,545 | 4,285 | 4,120 | 4,015 | 1,270 |
| 1 Apr–31 May 2027 | 4,360 | 3,830 | 3,560 | 3,400 | 3,295 | 590 |
| 1–30 Jun 2027 | 4,875 | 4,355 | 4,090 | 3,930 | 3,820 | 1,185 |
| 1 Jul–30 Sep 2027 | 6,370 | 5,795 | 5,505 | 5,340 | 5,225 | 1,710 |
| 1–31 Oct 2027 | 5,415 | 4,885 | 4,625 | 4,460 | 4,355 | 1,295 |
| 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027 | 5,170 | 4,635 | 4,365 | 4,210 | 4,105 | 1,200 |
Easter supplement: USD 40 per person per night, 26–29 March 2027. These rates are not valid during the festive season. Beach stays are all-inclusive, including selected drinks according to the resort’s plan.
Rates and accommodation availability are subject to confirmation. Changes to park fees or government charges may affect your final quotation. Full board includes breakfast, lunch and dinner; drinks are excluded unless an all-inclusive plan is specified.
Booking Information
A 20% deposit is required at booking. The balance is due 30 days before the tour. For reservations within 25 days of departure, full payment is required at confirmation.
Cancellation charges: 35% at 60–45 days before arrival; 50% at 44–15 days; 100% within 14 days or for a no-show. Confirm complete conditions with your personalised quotation.
Bring soft-sided luggage. Where a domestic flight is included, the stated baggage allowance is 15 kg including hand luggage, subject to airline conditions. Check current entry, health and insurance requirements for every country on your route before travel.
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