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8-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Escape
— Maasai Mara Big Five Safari + Kenya's Most Beautiful Beach
8 Days Kenya 4.9Luxury Safari
Overview
Kenya offers a combination that no other African country can quite replicate: the world's finest big game wildlife experience followed, within a single day's travel, by some of the Indian Ocean's most beautiful beaches. The 8-Day Safari & Diani Beach Escape delivers both at their absolute best. Diani Beach, stretching 17 kilometres along Kenya's south coast, has been voted Africa's Leading Beach Destination multiple times at the World Travel Awards. The beach's brilliant white coral sand, extraordinary turquoise clarity, and complete absence of hawkers make it a genuinely world-class retreat. The south coast also offers coral reef snorkelling, traditional dhow sailing at sunset, and the ancient Kaya Kinondo sacred forest. The safari component is built around four days in and around the Maasai Mara — including a sunrise hot-air balloon flight, a Maasai cultural village visit, and multiple full-day drives in the reserve's most productive wildlife zones.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi to the Mara — Fly-In & First Game Drive
Fly from Wilson Airport Nairobi to the Maasai Mara airstrip (45 minutes). Immediate afternoon game drive on arrival — the fly-in format maximises your Mara time dramatically.
🍽️ Dinner🏨 Mara Intrepids Camp
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Day 2: Big Cat Dawn — Full Mara Game Viewing
Sunrise drive at 06:00 AM tracking the Big Five. Full day of intensive game viewing with a bush picnic lunch on the Mara River bank. Afternoon focus on cheetah families on the open Serengeti-like plains.
🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner🏨 Mara Intrepids Camp
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Day 3: Hot Air Balloon Safari & Maasai Village
Pre-dawn transfer to the balloon launch site for a magical sunrise flight over the Mara. Champagne landing breakfast in the bush. Afternoon Maasai cultural village visit.
🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner🏨 Mara Intrepids Camp
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Day 4: Final Mara Drive & Flight to the Coast
Last morning game drive before flying from the Mara airstrip to Ukunda/Diani (approximately 1 hour). Check-in to your beachfront boutique with the Indian Ocean at your doorstep.
🍽️ Breakfast, Dinner🏨 The Sands at Nomad Diani
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Day 5: Kisite Marine Park — Snorkelling & Dolphins
Full-day boat trip to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park. Snorkel over pristine coral gardens. Watch for spinner and bottlenose dolphins around Mpunguti Island.
🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch🏨 The Sands at Nomad Diani
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Day 6: Beach Day & Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
Morning at leisure on Diani's white sands. Afternoon guided walk through the Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest — a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Mijikenda tribe's nine sacred forest shrines.
🍽️ Breakfast🏨 The Sands at Nomad Diani
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Day 7: Sunset Dhow Sailing
Full beach day with optional watersports. Late afternoon traditional hand-carved wooden dhow sailing at sunset along the coast. Fresh seafood dinner on board.
🍽️ Breakfast, Dinner🏨 The Sands at Nomad Diani
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Day 8: Farewell Diani — Return Nairobi or Home
Leisurely final breakfast with ocean views. Transfer to Ukunda airstrip for the flight to Mombasa Moi International Airport.
🍽️ Breakfast
Highlights
4 Days Big Five Safari in the Maasai Mara
Hot Air Balloon at Dawn Over the Golden Savanna
4 Nights on Africa's Best-Voted Beach — Diani
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park Snorkelling & Dolphin Encounter
Sunset Traditional Dhow Sailing on the Indian Ocean
Seamless Fly Transfer Mara to Mombasa
Inclusions
- Nairobi–Mara–Diani internal flights
- 3 nights luxury tented accommodation in the Mara (full board)
- 4 nights luxury beachfront accommodation at Diani
- Private 4x4 game drive vehicle in the Mara
- All Maasai Mara park and conservancy fees
- Hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast
- Kisite Marine Park snorkelling boat trip
- Sunset dhow sailing
- Expert guide in the Mara
Exclusions
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages beyond included meals
- Optional water sports
- Gratuities
FAQs
Price on Request
Negotiable based on your group size & needs
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