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Tailor-made Kenya safari and coast trip

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On this Kenya safari and coast trip, the journey moves with a natural rhythm from lake shores and open plains to red earth and ocean breeze.

Begin with the birdlife and still waters of Lake Nakuru, then continue to the Masai Mara, where roaming herds and big cats bring the savannah to life. In Tsavo, watch for the park’s famous red elephants before the landscape softens into the white sands and dhow-dotted waters of Diani.

Designed for travelers seeking Kenya trips with variety and a personal feel, this route blends wild encounters with coastal calm in a way that feels immersive, flexible, and deeply memorable.

Kenya safari and coast trip highlights

  • Seamless journey from savannah to the Swahili coast: Trace Kenya’s wild heart from iconic game reserves to powder-soft beaches.
  • Immersive Big Five game drives: Venture into legendary bush landscapes at dawn and dusk with expert guides, designing each game drive around your interests.
  • Authentic cultural connections: Meet local communities and learn age-old traditions through respectful, pre-arranged visits.
  • Handpicked boutique lodges and beach retreats: Stay in character-filled safari camps and coastal hideaways chosen for charm, comfort, and sense of place.
  • Tailor-made freedom and flexibility: Customize each day of your trip, choose when to explore, unwind, or add special experiences.
DayLocationActivityOvernight
1Nairobi / Aberdare

• Scenic drive from Nairobi via Thika

• Lunch at Outspan Hotel

• Safari vehicle transfer to Treetops Lodge

• Viewing deck wildlife watching

• Floodlit waterhole sightings

Aberdare
2Aberdare / Lake Nakuru National Park

• Return to base hotel

• Drive into the Great Rift Valley

• Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru

• Rhino, buffalo, baboon, lion, and leopard tracking

• Sundowner views over the lake

Lake Nakuru
3Lake Nakuru / Masai Mara

• Journey to the Masai Mara

• Arrival and lunch at the lodge

• Afternoon game drive

• Big Five tracking

• Seasonal Great Migration viewing

Masai Mara
4Masai Mara

• Dawn safari in the Masai Mara

• Predator and plains game sightings

• Optional hot air balloon safari

• Champagne breakfast option

• Full day or afternoon game drive

Masai Mara
5Masai Mara / Amboseli National Park

• Travel to Amboseli National Park

• Lunch with Kilimanjaro views

• Private afternoon game drive

• Elephant herd sightings

• Photography and tailored wildlife viewing

Amboseli
6Amboseli / Tsavo East National Park

• Sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro

• Elephant photography opportunity

• Transfer to Tsavo East

• Red elephant sightings

• Visit Mzima Springs

Tsavo East
7Tsavo East / Mombasa

• Final morning game drive in Tsavo East

• Elephant and big cat tracking

• Travel to Mombasa

• Time at leisure by the coast

• Optional historic port exploration

Mombasa / Diani Beach
8Diani Beach

• Relaxed beach day

• Pool or ocean swimming

• Optional snorkeling or paddleboarding

• Optional tennis

• Local tour or village visit

Diani Beach
9Diani Beach

• Sunrise walk or slow morning

• Breakfast by the ocean

• Pool, snorkeling, or paddleboarding

• Tennis in the sea breeze

• Guided local tour option

Diani Beach
10Diani Beach

• Seaside breakfast

• Pool or beach relaxation

• Optional snorkeling or paddleboarding

• Coastal culture tour option

• Spa treatment or time on the sand

Diani Beach
11Diani Beach / Mombasa

• Final morning on the Kenyan coast

• Last beach walk or time at leisure

• Private transfer to Mombasa Airport

• Local team departure support

• Departure flight

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Day01

Treetops Lodge and Aberdare wildlife

Begin your Kenya travel experience with a scenic drive from Nairobi, passing Thika’s pineapple plantations on the way to Nyeri.

Pause for lunch at the historic Outspan Hotel, then continue by safari vehicle to iconic Treetops Lodge, set beside an ancient elephant migration route between the Aberdare Ranges and Mount Kenya.

Settle in with just an overnight bag while your main luggage remains securely at the base hotel. Spend the afternoon and evening on the viewing decks, watching elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and antelope gather at the floodlit waterhole.

Nairobi Park
Day02

Wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park

After breakfast, return to the base hotel to collect your luggage before continuing into the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Arrive in time for an unhurried afternoon game drive that carries into the early evening. Look for black and white rhinos, large herds of Cape buffalo, baboon troops, lions, and elusive leopards as your guide follows the park’s best routes.

As the day softens, pause for sundowner views over the lake, where rich birdlife and open water create a classic safari scene.

Nakuru
Day03

Journey to the Masai Mara

Today, travel from Lake Nakuru to the legendary Masai Mara, a highlight of any Kenya itinerary and part of the wider Serengeti ecosystem.

The best time to visit Kenya can shape what you see here. During migration season, millions of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes move across the plains and gather near the Mara River, creating one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife spectacles.

Outside the migration months, the Masai Mara still offers outstanding game viewing, with the Big Five and some of Kenya’s richest wildlife diversity. After lunch at your lodge, set out on an unhurried afternoon game drive, tracking big cats, elephants, giraffes, and more as the sun begins to fall.

Masai mara
Day04

Sunrise safari in the Masai Mara

Wake before dawn to watch the Masai Mara glow with first light, as lions, cheetahs, and other predators move through the cool morning air.

For a memorable perspective, choose an optional hot air balloon safari over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Later, return to your lodge for a late breakfast and shape the rest of the day around your style. Set out with a picnic lunch for a full day of game viewing, or enjoy a slower morning at the lodge before an afternoon safari across the Masai Mara.

Masai Mara
Day05

From the Masai Mara to Amboseli

After breakfast in the Masai Mara, travel through shifting landscapes toward Amboseli National Park.

Arrive in time for lunch with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, then head into the park with your private guide. Spend the afternoon tracking Amboseli’s famous free-roaming elephant herds, along with other wildlife moving across the plains.

Your game drive can be shaped around your interests, giving you time to pause for photography, follow fresh sightings, or simply take in the scale of this unforgettable landscape.

Amboseli
Day06

From Amboseli to Tsavo East

Wake before dawn in Amboseli National Park for sunrise over Mount Kilimanjaro, with the chance to photograph elephant herds moving beneath the snow capped peak.

After breakfast, continue toward Tsavo East National Park, one of the best places to visit in Kenya for dramatic landscapes and iconic red elephants, colored by the park’s volcanic dust.

Explore Tsavo’s striking contrasts, from rugged terrain and open plains to palm lined rivers and hidden oases. Visit Mzima Springs for a close up view of wallowing hippos from its unique underwater style viewing chamber.

Tsavo
Day07

From Tsavo to Mombasa

Start the day with a final morning game drive in Tsavo East National Park, looking for elephants, big cats, and wildlife moving across the vast red earth plains.

Then leave the bush behind and travel onward to Mombasa on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast.

As the landscape shifts from savannah to sea, settle into a slower coastal rhythm. Relax by the pool, swim in warm turquoise waters, or explore the historic port, where Swahili culture, Arabic-influenced architecture, and ocean trade heritage give the city its distinctive character.

Tsavo
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Tips from Inge

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On your final Tsavo game drive, ask your guide to check water points before leaving the park. In the dry heat, elephants and big cats often move through these areas early, and sightings can be surprisingly rewarding even on a transfer day. Keep binoculars and your camera within reach until you exit the reserve.

Day08

A day at Diani Beach

Enjoy a relaxed day at Diani Beach, the perfect place to unwind after your safari.

Wake to sunrise over the Indian Ocean, or linger over a late breakfast as the waves roll in. Spend the day swimming in the pool, snorkeling or paddleboarding in warm turquoise waters, or enjoying a friendly game of tennis.

For a deeper sense of the coast, join a local tour or visit nearby villages for a glimpse of everyday life. Or simply settle onto the white sand with a good book as palms sway overhead.

Diani Beach
Day09

Another day at Diani Beach

Enjoy another easy day at Diani Beach, with the freedom to shape it around your mood.

Rise early for a sunrise walk along the shore and breakfast by the ocean, or linger in bed and savor a slower start. Spend the day swimming in the pool, snorkeling in warm Indian Ocean waters, paddleboarding along the coast, or playing tennis in the sea breeze.

You can also join a guided local tour, explore nearby villages, or settle onto the powder-soft sand with a book as the waves roll in.

Diani Beach
Day10

Coastal finale at Diani Beach

Settle into the relaxed rhythm of Diani Beach, the perfect finale to your trip.

Begin with a slow seaside breakfast, then shape the day around your mood. Swim in the pool, snorkel in the warm Indian Ocean, try paddleboarding, or join a local tour for a closer look at coastal culture.

You might play tennis, unwind with a spa treatment, or simply stretch out on the sand with a good book as the waves roll in.

Diani Beach
Day11

Farewell from the Kenyan coast

Savor your final morning on the Kenyan coast, with time to enjoy the Indian Ocean breeze and reflect on the wildlife encounters and coastal calm of your journey.

Take one last stroll along Diani Beach, or relax at your boutique hideaway before your private transfer to Mombasa Airport.

Your Kenya trip ends with personal support from our local team, ensuring a smooth, unhurried departure and leaving you inspired for your next tailor-made African adventure.

Mombasa