Safari & Sea
Packages Coastal & Beach Safari & Sea
Best Combo

Safari
& Sea

Duration 8 Days · 7 Nights
Destinations Maasai Mara + Diani Beach
Category Coastal & Beach
From
$5,600 / person
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The Journey

Wild Savannah, then Turquoise Ocean

The classic Kenyan experience — and the reason Kenya has no equal as a travel destination. Four nights in the Maasai Mara for the greatest wildlife theatre on earth, followed by three nights at Diani Beach on the Indian Ocean, the water so clear it seems lit from below.

Safari & Sea is the perfect first Kenya journey and, for many guests, the journey they repeat every year. The transition from dust and acacia to sea breeze and coral is a sensory reset — the ideal ending to an extraordinary adventure.

Safari LegMaasai Mara · 4 Nights
Beach LegDiani Beach · 3 Nights
MarineDolphin Snorkel Excursion
StayPrivate Beach Villa Upgrade
Board BasisAll-Inclusive Both Legs
TransferCharter Mara–Mombasa
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi Maasai Mara

Charter flight · Mara tented camp

Charter flight to the Mara. Four days of pure safari await. Afternoon game drive from your luxury tented camp as the savannah lights up for the evening.

Day 02

Full Mara Day 1

Maasai Mara National Reserve

Dawn big cat drive. Bush breakfast in the field. Private conservancy afternoon. Maasai village visit at golden hour.

Day 03

Balloon Dawn + River

Mara · Balloon launch site

Pre-dawn hot air balloon. Champagne breakfast in the field. Afternoon Mara River drive.

Day 04

Full Mara Day 2

Maasai Mara National Reserve

A full free day in the Mara — follow animal stories, visit remote corners of the reserve, or simply sit at a water hole and wait. Patience is always rewarded here.

Day 05

Mara Diani Beach

Charter Mombasa · Coastal road south

Morning drive then charter from the Mara to Mombasa airport, followed by a coastal road transfer 30km south to Diani. Your private beach villa is revealed: the Indian Ocean stretching from your terrace.

Day 06

Diani · Marine Snorkel Day

Diani Beach · Kisite Marine Park

Morning boat excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park — one of East Africa's finest marine environments. Snorkel over coral gardens with sea turtles, octopus, parrotfish, and the resident dolphin pods.

Day 07

Full Beach Day

Diani Beach

A day of pure leisure. Diani's white coral sand beach — consistently ranked among the world's finest — is yours. Optional: kayak, paddleboard, kite-surf, or simply read. Dhow sunset cruise in the evening.

Day 08

Diani Departure Day

Diani · Mombasa · Nairobi or International

Final morning at the ocean. Transfer to Mombasa airport for onward connections, or charter back to Nairobi.

Included

What's Included

  • 4 nights luxury Mara tented camp
  • 3 nights private beach villa at Diani
  • All meals both legs: breakfast, lunch, dinner, sundowners
  • House wines, beers, spirits both legs
  • Hot air balloon safari over the Mara
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser exclusive use (Mara leg)
  • Expert naturalist guide (Mara leg)
  • Kisite Marine Park snorkel excursion with boat
  • Dhow sunset cruise (Diani leg)
  • Charter flight Mara–Mombasa
  • All park fees (Mara and marine park)
  • AMREF emergency evacuation coverage
Not Included

Arranged Separately

  • International flights to/from Nairobi
  • Kenya visa fees
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Laundry services
  • Personal shopping
  • Gratuities
  • Any services not specified in itinerary
Where You Stay

Accommodation

Safari Camp and Private Beach Villa

Mara Tented Camp and Diani Beach Villa

Nights 1-4: Luxury Mara tented camp with en-suite and private veranda. Nights 5-7: Private villa at Diani Reef Resort with direct ocean access, private pool, and beach butler service.

Stay7 Nights across 2 properties
Board BasisAll-Inclusive Both Legs
Good to Know

Practical Information

Best SeasonYear-round · Jul–Oct peak migration backdrop
Fitness LevelLow. Snorkel session is optional and gentle.
Group SizeMin 2 · Max 6 (Mara vehicle)
Safari AccommodationLuxury tented camp, en-suite
Beach AccommodationPrivate villa, direct ocean access
Booking Lead TimeMinimum 45 days
Deposit30% at confirmation
What to PackSafari neutrals + swimwear, light resort wear for coast
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