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Highlights

  • A classic ‘beach-and-bush’ itinerary
  • Visit the famed Masai Mara
  • Game drives, guided walks and cultural tours
  • En suite accommodation and family units available
  • Enjoy time on the Swahili Coast at Diani Beach
  • Explore the sights and shops of Nairobi

Overview

Designed to deliver a classic ‘beach and bush’ experience, this 9-day Kenya Mara & Diani Beach safari is ideal for honeymooners and romantic travellers looking for great value. And with family accommodation available at our chosen lodges, this tour will also suit families with children.

Your first night is spent at Four Points by Sheraton in Nairobi. Here you can do some shopping or see Nairobi’s sights such as the Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Centre and Daphne Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage.

The safari portion of this itinerary begins in Kenya’s showpiece – the Masai Mara National Reserve. Your accommodation is one of the Mara’s favourites – Losokwan Camp – and takes full advantage of its setting to deliver excellent and exclusive game sightings.

Then it is off to the Indian Ocean coast and Kenya’s world-famous Diani Beach. Your accommodation – Waterlovers Beach Retreat – is one of the smaller lodges on the coast and enjoys a friendly and laid-back ambience. It is a landscape of white sand and crystal-clear water, fringed by palm trees and coastal forest in which you may see energetic and acrobatic troops of monkeys. Our Kenya Best-Value Mara & Diani Beach safari has all the right elements for an ideal getaway.

Summary

  • Tour Duration: 9 Days

  • Start: Masai Mara
  • End: Nairobi

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This is a really lovely, value-for-money Kenya safari-and-beach experience. It combines properties that offer extremely comfortable facilities with very good locations and will offer you a truly unforgettable, authentic and traditional adventure.
Ashley Gerrand

Ashley Gerrand

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Itinerary

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Day 1: A Night in Nairobi

Detailed breakdown

Day 1: A Night in Nairobi | 1 Night

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On arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Four Points by Sheraton Hotel. In the heart of Nairobi, the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel is the perfect gateway to an unforgettable African adventure.

As you prepare to embark on your thrilling safari, this elegant oasis offers you a tranquil haven for your first night in Kenya. The warm hospitality of the staff welcomes you with open arms, ensuring that every moment of your stay is steeped in comfort and convenience. From the plush, well-appointed rooms to the tantalizing cuisine at their on-site restaurant, you'll find yourself immersed in the flavors and culture of this vibrant city. As the sun sets over Nairobi, you'll savor the anticipation of the wild landscapes that await you.

Days 2 - 4: A Classic Masai Mara Safari | 3 Nights

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It’s time to head to the famed Masai Mara. After a delicious breakfast, you will be transferred to Wilson Airport and board your light aircraft charter flight to the Mara. On arrival you will be met and taken to Losokwan Camp for the next three nights.

Losokwan Camp is a true African gem that promises an authentic safari experience like no other. With a three-night stay at this enchanting camp, you'll find yourself immersed in the heart of Kenya's untamed beauty. The luxury tents, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings, offer you a comfortable and intimate retreat. Wake up to the symphony of birdsong, and as you step outside, the sprawling savannah unfolds before you, punctuated by acacia trees and teeming with wildlife.

During your stay at Losokwan Camp, each day presents a new adventure. Rise with the sun for early morning game drives, where you'll witness the Mara's famous Big Five in their natural habitat. Expert guides will lead you through the wilderness, sharing their knowledge of the fauna and flora that call this region home.

As the days unfold, indulge in a leisurely bush picnic, savoring delectable cuisine while surrounded by the African wilderness. In the afternoon, set out on another game drive or opt for a guided nature walk to uncover the Mara's hidden secrets. In the evenings, gather around the campfire, exchanging stories of the day's sightings with fellow travelers beneath a star-studded African sky.

Days 5 – 8: A Beachside Retreat | 4 Nights

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A scheduled flight whisks you from Losokwan Camp to Ukunda Airport, south of Mombasa on the Indian Ocean coast. Here you are met and transferred to Waterlovers Beach Retreat where you can kick back after the drama and early morning starts of your Masai Mara safari. This family-owned and -run resort has everything you need for complete relaxation: it sits on the dazzling white sands of world-famous Diani Beach and its rooms are air conditioned and come with complimentary Wi-Fi. There is an in-house spa offering massages, beauty and wellness treatments and reflexology. Enjoy little touches such as seats shaped like whale tails and relaxed atmosphere that is very child friendly.

You also have the chance to be as active as you like: there is a popular beginner’s coral reef nearby, an 18-hole golf course and bikes to rent. Imaginative meals are enjoyed with sand between your toes and the menu changes daily: dishes include roasted pumpkin ravioli in crab and fish ragout, and passion fruit mousse with white chocolate flakes.

Day 9: Goodbye Kenya

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After breakfast at you will take a light charter aircraft back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi. You will then be transferred to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward travel arrangements, and the end of this tour.

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Inclusions

  • Selected flights
  • Selected transfers
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Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Airport taxes
  • All meals and drinks not specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature

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Dates Price
2024-01-15 — 2024-03-31 $3,755
2024-04-01 — 2024-04-30 $3,700
2024-05-01 — 2024-06-30 $3,600
2024-07-01 — 2024-10-31 $3,915
2024-11-01 — 2024-11-30 $3,755
2024-12-01 — 2024-12-31 $3,915
Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently. Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
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