9-day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Gateway to Safari

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you are transferred to your boutique hotel in Nairobi. The city serves as the launch point for Kenya’s northern and southern safari circuits.

Depending on arrival time, the afternoon remains relaxed or may include an optional visit to a wildlife conservation center. A safari briefing prepares you for the upcoming days in the bush.

Overnight Stay: Hemingways Nairobi / Fairmont The Norfolk
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Fly to Maasai Mara – Into Big Cat Territory

After breakfast, transfer to Wilson Airport for a scheduled light aircraft flight to the Maasai Mara. From the air, vast savannah plains stretch endlessly toward the horizon.

Upon landing, your first game drive begins immediately. The Mara is renowned for high densities of lion, cheetah, and leopard. Large herds of wildebeest and zebra roam seasonally, while resident wildlife ensures year-round sightings.

The open plains and acacia-dotted landscape create classic safari imagery.

Overnight Stay: Mara Bushtops / Angama Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Full Day in the Maasai Mara

An early morning game drive captures predators at their most active. Lions may still be feeding from nighttime hunts, while cheetahs scan open grasslands for prey.

Midday relaxation at camp is followed by an afternoon drive toward river systems where hippos and crocodiles inhabit deeper channels. During the Great Migration season (typically July–October), dramatic river crossings may occur.

Sunset over the Mara plains provides a powerful safari atmosphere.

Overnight Stay: Mara Bushtops / Angama Mara
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Transfer to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, fly or drive to Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya. The landscape shifts dramatically as Mount Kilimanjaro rises beyond open plains.

Amboseli is known for large elephant herds often seen walking against the backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain. Afternoon game drives explore wetlands, acacia woodland, and dry lakebeds.

The contrast between Mara’s rolling plains and Amboseli’s mountain-framed scenery enhances the safari experience.

Overnight Stay: Tortilis Camp / Elewana Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Amboseli – Elephants & Kilimanjaro Views

Early morning provides the best chance of clear Mount Kilimanjaro views before cloud cover forms. Elephant families cross open plains in striking photographic scenes.

Game drives focus on wildlife concentration near swamp areas where animals gather during drier months. Buffalo, giraffe, and various antelope species are frequently sighted.

The day balances scenic landscapes with close wildlife encounters.

Overnight Stay: Tortilis Camp / Elewana Amboseli Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Fly to Diani Beach – Indian Ocean Escape

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scheduled flight to Kenya’s coast. Upon arrival in Diani, the environment shifts to tropical beachfront relaxation.

White sand beaches and calm turquoise waters replace savannah plains. The afternoon remains free for swimming or relaxing beneath palm trees.

Overnight Stay: The Sands at Nomad / Almanara Luxury Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 7: Diani Beach – Lagoon & Reef Exploration

The day begins at a relaxed pace. The coral reef protects much of Diani’s coastline, creating calm lagoon swimming conditions.

Optional snorkeling excursions explore coral gardens rich with tropical fish. Alternatively, spend the day enjoying beach walks, spa treatments, or kayaking along the shoreline.

The shift from safari intensity to ocean tranquility becomes fully apparent.

Overnight Stay: The Sands at Nomad / Almanara Luxury Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 8: Coastal Leisure & Sunset Romance

Today is dedicated entirely to leisure. You may choose a dhow cruise along the coast, deep-sea fishing, or simply uninterrupted relaxation by the ocean.

Sunset along Diani Beach often paints the sky in vivid oranges and pinks, reflecting across the Indian Ocean.

Overnight Stay: The Sands at Nomad / Almanara Luxury Resort
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 9: Morning at Leisure – Departure

Enjoy a final beachfront breakfast before transfer to Ukunda Airstrip or Mombasa Airport for your onward flight to Nairobi and international departure.

Your 9 Days Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday concludes with a perfect balance of wildlife adventure and Indian Ocean relaxation.

Overnight Stay: Not applicable
Meal Plan: Breakfast