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Masai Mara Safari and Diani Beach Escape

Duration
9 nights
Price from
£4,069 pp.
Location
Kenya, Africa
Saruni Mara The Love Shack Honeymoon Suite

Trip Highlights

  • Relaxing Indian Ocean beaches
  • Scenic bush flights
  • Guided game drives

What's Included

  • Game drives
  • Domestic flights
  • 9 nights accommodation

Wild Adventures and Coastal Calm

Escape the hustle and bustle with a Kenyan safari and beach escape that blends thrilling wildlife encounters with time to truly unwind – the ideal getaway for those craving nature, space, and a slower pace.

This laidback Kenya journey pairs big game and golden beaches, giving you time to reconnect with nature – and each other – in two of East Africa’s most peaceful and breathtaking settings.

Our Kenya specialist, Ottie, says:
“This trip is ideal if you’re craving space to breathe and switch off, with just the right balance of adventure and relaxation. It’s a beautiful contrast: the wild drama of the Masai Mara, followed by down time on the coast. And while it’s brilliant for a romantic escape, it’s just as lovely for a family looking to do something special, without going over budget.”

Your journey begins in Nairobi, with a night at a comfortable city hotel to rest and recharge after your flight. The next morning, you’ll catch a scenic light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara, where a guide will meet you for the drive to Saruni Mara – a tucked-away camp that feels utterly remote and personal.

Spend three nights immersed in the wild, where game drives, bush walks, and campfire stories unfold at a relaxed pace. You’re in Mara North Conservancy, where wildlife sightings are spectacular and crowds are refreshingly few. There’s also time for night drives, bush picnics, and the brilliant Saruni Warriors Academy – a hands-on introduction to Maasai culture that’s a favourite with families.

Then it’s off to the Indian Ocean, flying down to Kenya’s palm-fringed southern coast for five nights at Kinondo Kwetu – a warm and welcoming beach retreat tucked away on its own stretch of golden sand. It’s small, personal, and full of charm, with excellent food, brilliant activities, and space to do absolutely nothing if that’s what you need.

Snorkel in coral-rich shallows, paddle in the turquoise water, or simply sway in a hammock under the trees. This is your time to decompress, reconnect, soak up the slower rhythm of coastal life and make memories you’ll be talking about long after the bags are unpacked.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Kenya

Nairobi

Upon arrival in Nairobi, a Far & Wild driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Tamarind Tree Hotel. Spend your first night here on a bed and breakfast basis – the perfect place to refresh, get a good nights sleep and be ready to start your safari adventure the next day.

Day 2 Safari Starts here....

Staying at Saruni Mara

After breakfast you will be collected and transferred to Nairobi Wilson airport where you will catch a light aircraft flight to the Masai Mara. Touching down, a guide from Saruni Mara Camp will greet you for a scenic transfer to the camp – keep your eyes peeled for your first wildlife sightings en route.

Spend the next three nights in this wildlife haven.

Days 3 & 4 Explore Mara North

Elephant in the Masai Mara

Enjoy shared game drives and guided bush walks in the private conservancy in the Mara North. Sundowners and bush picnics can be arranged to make the most of your time out on safari.

Make sure you stay up late one night and enjoy a night drive in the conservancy, see what creatures are lurking after dark!!

The Saruni Warriors Academy is a must! This interactive wildlife safari is a fun and educational experience, allowing you to explore not only the wildlife, but learn about the real ‘life’ from one of the most well known and culturally interesting cultures left in Africa, the Masai.

Day 5 From Bush to Beach

Staying at Kinondo Kwetu Hotel

Rise early for one last game drive before your catching your flight back to Nairobi, then connect onwards to the coast. Upon arrival in Diani Beach, a Kinondo Kwetu driver will meet you and transfer to you the stunning boutique resort, your home for the next 5 nights on an all-inclusive basis.

Days 6 - 9 And Relax...

Day 10 Home time

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Duration

9 nights

Location

Kenya, Africa

Price from

£4,069 pp.

Price Includes

  • All internal flights
  • All accommodation

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Meals and activities not mentioned as included

Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing in low season

Accommodation as follows:

  • 1 night at The Tamarind Tree Hotel, breakfast included
  • 3 nights at Saruni Mara Camp, Full-board
  • 5 nights at Kinondo Kwetu, All-inclusive
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When to go to Kenya

Find out the best time to visit Kenya with our month by month guide.

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January

January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.

February

February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.

March

Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.

April

April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.

May

The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.

June

June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.

July

July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.

August

The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.

September

Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.

October

October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.

November

November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.

December

The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.

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