Safari & Sea
Beach & Safari Signature

Safari & Sea

Four nights of big cats followed by four on the Indian Ocean, joined by a direct flight that skips Nairobi entirely.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Main destination
Maasai Mara
Pace
Easy
From
USD 6,200

The journey

The classic Kenyan two-act trip, and the reason so many people leave saying they got two holidays for one.

The critical detail is the direct Mara–Diani flight. Most operators route you back through Nairobi and lose you a day; this itinerary keeps you moving in one hop.

Highlights

  • Four nights in the Mara with private guiding
  • A direct light aircraft transfer from the Mara to the coast
  • Reef snorkelling in the Kisite-Mpunguti marine park
  • A sunset dhow sail from Funzi island

Day by day

Daily itinerary for Safari & Sea
Day Where What happens
01 Nairobi to the Mara Morning flight, afternoon game drive.
02 Big cat country A full day in the reserve.
03 Conservancy Walking safari and a night drive.
04 Last of the Mara A flexible final day on the plains.
05 Mara to Diani Direct flight to the coast. Afternoon on the beach, doing nothing at all.
06 The reef A boat to Kisite-Mpunguti for snorkelling among the coral gardens, with lunch on Wasini island.
07 Yours Diving, kite surfing, the coastal forest, or a book and a hammock.
08 Dhow at sunset A morning at leisure and a traditional dhow sail from Funzi in the evening.
09 Last day on the coast Unhurried. Late checkout arranged where possible.
10 Departure Flight from Diani to Nairobi, connecting to your international departure.

Where you stay

  • Mara camp

    Split between reserve and conservancy.

    4 nights

  • Diani beachfront hotel

    On the quieter southern stretch of the beach.

    4 nights

What it covers

Included

  • Mara accommodation, full board
  • Diani accommodation, bed and breakfast
  • All internal flights including the direct Mara–Diani leg
  • Private vehicle and guide on safari
  • Park and conservancy fees
  • Kisite-Mpunguti boat trip and marine park fees

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa and departure taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners on the coast
  • Diving courses
  • Gratuities

When to travel

July to October or December to March, when both the Mara and the coast are at their best.

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