Kenya · 9 days · Luxury
9 Days Luxury Bush & Beach - Maasai Mara, Nakuru, Amboseli & Diani
Luxury safari and Indian Ocean beach in one trip: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, followed by two nights on the white sand of Diani Beach south of Mombasa.
- Duration
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Diani Beach (Ukunda or Mombasa)
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
01 / Overview
The journey in brief.
Luxury safari and Indian Ocean beach in one trip: the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Amboseli, followed by two nights on the white sand of Diani Beach south of Mombasa.
This 9-day luxury itinerary starts in Nairobi and ends in Diani Beach (Ukunda or Mombasa). Accommodation: Overnight at the lodge.
- Ideal for
- Honeymooners · Couples · Bush and beach
- Safari style
- Luxury · Private · Honeymoon
Destination guides: Maasai Mara · Lake Nakuru · Amboseli
Route
Nairobi
Start
Maasai Mara
Stop 1
Lake Nakuru
Stop 2
Amboseli
Stop 3
Diani Beach
Finish
02 / Highlights
What stays with you.
- 01
Two nights in the Maasai Mara
- 02
Lake Nakuru's rhinos
- 03
Amboseli beneath Kilimanjaro
- 04
Two nights at Diani Beach
03 / Day by day
Travel it day by day.
9 days · driving times are approximate
Day 1 · Approx. 5–6 hours by road
Nairobi to the Maasai Mara
Your driver-guide collects you from your Nairobi hotel or the airport in the morning for a short safari briefing. The road climbs to a viewpoint over the Great Rift Valley before descending to Narok, where there is a stop for lunch. You reach the Maasai Mara in the afternoon and head out on your first game drive as the light softens across the plains.
- Great Rift Valley viewpoint
- Afternoon game drive
- Meals
- Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 2
Full day in the Maasai Mara
A full day of game viewing across the Mara's rolling grasslands. The reserve's track network allows your guide to follow recent sightings of lion, cheetah, elephant and plains game. You carry a picnic lunch, often taken near the Mara River where hippo and crocodile gather. Between July and October the reserve also hosts the Great Migration herds, and resident wildlife is present all year.
- Full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch in the reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Maasai Mara — Overnight at the lodge
Day 3 · Approx. 5 hours by road
Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru
Morning game drive, then drive to Lake Nakuru.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Lake Nakuru — Overnight at the lodge
Day 4 · Long travel day · approx. 7–8 hours by road
Lake Nakuru to Amboseli
Morning game drive at Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park is known for its rhino sanctuary, where both black and white rhino live, as well as Rothschild's giraffe, buffalo, waterbuck and lions. Flamingo numbers on the lake vary with the season and water levels. Travel via Nairobi to Amboseli.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Overnight at the lodge
Day 5
Full day in Amboseli
Morning and afternoon game drives among Amboseli's elephant herds.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
- Overnight
- Amboseli — Overnight at the lodge
Day 6 · Approx. 6–7 hours by road
Amboseli to Diani Beach
Travel to the coast by road via Mombasa, or by light aircraft where scheduled (quoted on request). Arrive at Diani in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Dinner
- Overnight
- Diani Beach — Overnight at the lodge
Day 7
Diani Beach
A free day on the beach. Snorkelling, dhow trips and visits to nearby coastal forest can be arranged locally.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Dinner
- Overnight
- Diani Beach — Overnight at the lodge
Day 8
Diani Beach
Another day at leisure by the Indian Ocean.
- Meals
- Breakfast · Dinner
- Overnight
- Diani Beach — Overnight at the lodge
Day 9
Departure
Transfer to Ukunda airstrip or Moi International Airport, Mombasa, for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- End of safari
04 / Where you stay
Premium lodges and camps.
Where the itinerary says “overnight at the lodge”, we propose specific lodges with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
- Maasai Mara2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Lake Nakuru1 night
Overnight at the lodge
- Amboseli2 nights
Overnight at the lodge
- Diani Beach3 nights
Overnight at the lodge
Quick planning facts
- Duration
- 9 days · 8 nights
- Countries
- Kenya
- Starts
- Nairobi
- Ends
- Diani Beach (Ukunda or Mombasa)
- Tier
- Luxury
- Format
- Private safari
- Accommodation
- Overnight at the lodge
- Best for
- Honeymooners · Couples
05 / What’s included
Clear from the start.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Luxury lodge and beach accommodation as described
- Meals as listed day by day (half board at the beach)
- Park, reserve and conservancy entry fees for the areas visited
- Game drives as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Road transfer to Diani
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance (strongly recommended)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless stated
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry and phone calls
- Optional activities not listed as included
- Scheduled flights unless quoted
- Beach activities
06 / Pricing
Honest, complete pricing.
This safari is priced on request. Your quotation covers the complete 9-day package, with the inclusions and exclusions shown on this page.
Price on request
Pricing depends on your dates, group size and accommodation. We will send a clear quote for the complete package.
Optional extras (not included)
- Maasai village visitPaid directly to the community; price confirmed when you book.
- Hot-air balloon safari over the Maasai MaraEarly-morning flight with bush breakfast; quoted on request.
- Snorkelling or dhow trip at the coastArranged locally.
07 / Good to know
Questions, answered.
Important notes
- Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, budget and availability.
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed. Your guide will adapt the day to recent sightings, weather and road conditions.
- Driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions, stops and wildlife encountered along the way.
- Park and conservancy fees are set by the authorities and may change; any change is passed on at cost.
How much does this safari cost?
This 9-day safari is priced on request because rates depend on your dates, group size and accommodation. Send us your details and we will reply with a full quotation for the complete package.
Where does the safari start and finish?
It starts in Nairobi and finishes in Diani Beach (Ukunda or Mombasa).
Is this a private or group-joining safari?
This itinerary is quoted as a private safari with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
What accommodation is used?
The itinerary shows where you stay each night. Lodges are proposed with your quotation, based on your dates, preferences and availability.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation level and the order of stops can usually be adjusted. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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