9 Day Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday | Maasai Mara

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9‑Day Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday | Maasai Mara

Tour Highlights
  • Start Nairobi
  • End Nairobi
  • Main Country kenya
  • Transportation -anoe-okoro,-op-up-roof-4x4-vehicle
  • Main Focus Game drive safari
  • Safari Type Private Tour
  • Special Food Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Halal, Lactose-Free, Vegan, Fruitarian

Itinerary Overview

Experience the best of Kenya’s wildlife and tropical coast on this unforgettable 9 days Kenya Safari and Diani Beach Holiday. The journey combines thrilling wildlife safaris in the, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha with relaxing beach time on the beautiful Diani Beach.
Begin your adventure in Nairobi and travel to the world famous Maasai Mara, where you will enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. Continue to Lake Nakuru for spectacular wildlife and bird watching, followed by an adventure at Hell’s Gate National Park and a scenic boat excursion on Lake Naivasha.
The second half of the trip takes you to Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Fly from Nairobi to Ukunda and settle into Diani Beach, where you can enjoy white sandy beaches, swimming, snorkeling, boat

Itinerary Description

Maasai Mara Safari: Enjoy exciting game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife.
Great Migration: Witness the spectacular wildebeest migration when traveling during the migration season.
Great Rift Valley: Stop at the scenic viewpoint for panoramic views of the Rift Valley.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Discover rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and a variety of birdlife.
Hell's Gate National Park: Enjoy walking and cycling through dramatic landscapes and volcanic cliffs.
Lake Naivasha Boat Ride:
Cruise across the lake while watching hippos and water birds.
Fly to Diani Beach: Enjoy a convenient flight from Nairobi to Kenya's beautiful south coast.
Diani Marine Excursions: Experience boat trips, dolphin watching, snorkeling, and coral-reef exploration.
Diani Beach: Relax on pristine white-sand beaches and enjoy the warm Indian Ocean.
Water Activities: Choose from snorkeling, scuba diving, glass-bottom boat trips, and other water sports.
Beach Relaxation:
Enjoy several days of leisure, swimming, coastal walks, and spectacular sunsets.
Wildlife and Coastal Photography: Capture Kenya's iconic wildlife, landscapes, coral reefs, and tropical beaches.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Maasai Mara

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve - Talek
Activities:

Nairobi to Maasai Mara
Airport hotel pick up in Nairobi
Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley
Stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint
Afternoon arrival and check-in
Evening Maasai Mara game drive
Wildlife photography and sunset viewing

Experience:

Your safari begins with a pick up from the airport or your Nairobi hotel, followed by a drive to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. En route, stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint for breathtaking views across the valley floor.

Continue to the Mara and arrive at your camp in time for lunch. After check-in and lunch, relax before departing at around 4:00 PM for an evening game drive. Explore the reserve until approximately 6:00 PM, looking out for zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and other wildlife.

Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: safarihuella
Meals: dinner, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 1 image

Day 2: Full-Day Maasai Mara Game Drive

Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve - Talek
Activities:

Full Day Maasai Mara
Early morning breakfast
Full day game drive
Big Five wildlife viewing
Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and rhinos
Hippo and crocodile viewing
Bird watching
Picnic lunch in the reserve
Great Migration viewing when in season
Return to camp for dinner and relaxation

Experience:

Enjoy an early breakfast at approximately 6:30 AM, then depart at 7:00 AM for a full day game drive through the Maasai Mara.

Spend the day exploring the reserve in search of the Big Five, including lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino, as well as hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, hyenas, and numerous bird species.

A picnic lunch will be served in the reserve, allowing you to enjoy the spectacular scenery while surrounded by the African wilderness.

The Maasai Mara is also famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras move between the Serengeti and Maasai Mara in search of fresh grazing and water. Their movement attracts numerous predators, creating some of Africa's most remarkable wildlife encounters.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: safarihuella
Meals: breakfast, dinner, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 2 image

Day 3: Maasai Mara – Lake Nakuru

Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park
Activities:

Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Early breakfast
Check-out and departure from Maasai Mara
Short en route game drive
Scenic drive towards Nakuru
Arrival and hotel check in
Evening relaxation

Experience:

After an early breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Lake Nakuru. Enjoy a short en-route game drive as you leave the Maasai Mara, with another opportunity to spot wildlife.

Continue to Nakuru and arrive in the afternoon. Check in to your hotel, relax, have dinner, and enjoy your overnight stay.

Accommodation: safarihuella
Meals: breakfast, dinner, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 3 image

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Hell’s Gate – Lake Naivasha

Destination: Lake Naivasha,Great Rift Valley Marathon (Naivasha)
Activities:

Lake Nakuru to Hell's Gate to Lake Naivasha
Early morning Lake Nakuru game drive
Rhino and wildlife viewing
Bird and seasonal flamingo watching
Visit Hell's Gate National Park
Walking and cycling excursion
Scenic photography around the cliffs and gorges
Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Boat ride on Lake Naivasha
Hippo and bird watching

Experience:

After an early breakfast, depart at approximately 7:00 AM for Lake Nakuru National Park. The park is renowned for its rhinos and diverse wildlife, including buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and other species. Depending on the season and conditions, you may also see flamingos around the lake.

Later, continue to Hell's Gate National Park, a unique destination where visitors can enjoy activities such as walking and cycling among dramatic cliffs and scenic landscapes.

Proceed to Lake Naivasha and check in at your hotel.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy an approximately one-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha, offering opportunities for bird watching and viewing hippos in their natural environment.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Meals: breakfast, dinner, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 4 image

Day 5: Lake Naivasha – Nairobi – Diani Beach

Destination: Diani Beach
Activities:

Naivasha to Nairobi to Diani Beach
Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Nairobi
Flight from Wilson Airport to Ukunda Airport
Airport pick up and transfer to Diani Beach
Resort check-in
Evening beach relaxation
Dinner and overnight stay

Experience:

After breakfast, travel to Nairobi and transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Ukunda Airport, serving the Diani Beach area.

On arrival at Ukunda, you will be met and transferred to your beach resort. Check in, enjoy dinner, and relax after the journey.

Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 5 image

Day 6: Diani Beach – Marine & Water Activities

Destination:
Activities:

Diani Beach to Marine Excursion
Early breakfast
Boat excursion
Dolphin and marine life viewing
Snorkeling and swimming
Coral-reef exploration
Optional scuba diving
Lunch
Continue with selected marine activities
Return to the resort for dinner

Experience:

Enjoy breakfast at the resort before heading out for a day of activities around the beautiful Diani coastline.

Depending on your chosen activities, you can enjoy boat tours, dolphin and whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and eco-tours. Explore the spectacular marine environment and discover the colorful coral reefs and tropical fish of the Indian Ocean.

Return to the resort for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 6 image

Day 7: Diani Beach – Relaxation & Water Activities

Destination: Diani Beach
Activities:

Diani Beach to Beach and Water Activities
Breakfast
Relaxation on the white sandy beach
Swimming and sunbathing
Optional water sport activities
Glass bottom boat excursion
Coral reef and tropical fish viewing
Beach walk and photography
Return to the resort for dinner

Experience:

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day at Diani Beach. Spend time on the white sandy beach, enjoy the warm Indian Ocean, and take in the beautiful coastal scenery.

Optional activities can include water-sports, glass-bottom boat excursions, coral-reef exploration, and viewing tropical marine life.

Return to the resort in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 7 image

Day 8: Full Day at Diani Beach

Destination: Diani Beach
Activities:

Diani Beach to Leisure and Excursions
Breakfast at the resort
Free time on Diani Beach
Optional snorkeling or diving
Optional boat or marine excursion
Explore the coastline and coral reefs
Relax at the resort
Sunset beach experience
Dinner and overnight stay

Experience:

Enjoy another day in paradise at Diani Beach. Relax on the beach, swim in the warm waters, or participate in additional optional activities.

You may choose to explore the coral reefs, take a glass-bottom boat trip, enjoy water sports, or simply relax at the resort and enjoy the tropical surroundings.

Return to the resort for dinner and overnight.


Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 8 image

Day 9: Diani Beach – Ukunda – Nairobi

Destination: Nairobi
Activities:

Diani to Ukunda to Nairobi
Breakfast
Final Diani Beach walk
Free time for relaxation and photography
Checkbout
Transfer to Ukunda Airport
Flight to Nairobi
Connection to your onward flight or transfer to your Nairobi hotel

Experience:

After breakfast, enjoy some final time at Diani Beach. Take a leisurely walk along the beach and enjoy the coastal scenery before checking out.

You will then be transferred to Ukunda Airport for your flight to Nairobi, where you can connect with your onward flight, continue to your Nairobi hotel, or travel home.

Accommodation:
Meals: breakfast, picnic
Drinks: water
Day 9 image

Include

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Cancellation Policy

  • 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund
  • 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
  • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund