10 Days / 9 Nights Kenya Mid Range Safari Safari and Beach

10 Days Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Holiday

An Unforgettable 10-Day Mid Range Safari Experience in Kenya

Safari Overview & Highlights

Experience an unforgettable 10 Days Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Holiday combining exciting wildlife adventures with relaxing beach time. Your journey starts in Nairobi before visiting the famous Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli National Park. Enjoy guided game drives, beautiful landscapes, and opportunities to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals. After the safari, travel to the beautiful Diani Beach on the Kenyan coast. Here, you can relax beside the Indian Ocean, enjoy beach activities, and discover the peaceful coastal atmosphere. Comfortable accommodation, professional guides, and well-planned transfers make this holiday easy, enjoyable, and memorable.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 10-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate

Drive down into the Great Rift Valley to freshwater Lake Naivasha. Board a motorboat for a scenic cruise on the lake, observing resident hippo families and fish eagles plunging for tilapia. Step ashore onto Crescent Island Game Sanctuary for a unique walking safari with giraffes, zebras, and waterbucks.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Lake Naivasha Country Club Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Full Day Exploring Lake Naivasha & Hell's Gate – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Full day adventure visiting Hell's Gate National Park. Rent mountain bikes to cycle alongside wildlife through the towering cliffs, then hike with a local guide through the spectacular lower gorges with natural geothermal hot springs.

Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort / Lake Naivasha Country Club Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 Transit Game Drive to Maasai Mara National Reserve

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Maasai Mara National Reserve. Depart Nairobi in your custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, descending down the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint. Continue across the Narok plains to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, savor a hot buffet lunch, and set out on your inaugural afternoon game drive tracking pride lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras across the golden plains.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 4 Full Day Exploring Maasai Mara National Reserve – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Spend a full day exploring the Maasai Mara savannah. Head out at dawn when big cats are active on the hunt. Explore diverse ecosystems from the Talek and Mara riverbanks to open grasslands teeming with wildebeests, topis, and gazelles. Enjoy a scenic bush picnic lunch under an acacia canopy while watching hippos wallow in the river pools, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Ashnil Mara Camp / Mara Sopa Lodge / Zebra Plains Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 5 Transit Game Drive to Amboseli National Park

After a hearty breakfast at your lodge, depart for Amboseli National Park. Depart for Amboseli National Park, situated at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. As you enter the park, the majestic snow-capped dome of Africa's highest peak creates an awe-inspiring backdrop. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive across the open savannah where massive elephant herds graze among yellow fever trees.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 6 Full Day Exploring Amboseli National Park – Big Five Wildlife & Landscapes

Rise early to catch clear views of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds veil the summit. Drive across the dry bed of Lake Amboseli and head up Observation Hill for a panoramic view of the vast Enkongo Narok swamps. Here, observe hundreds of elephants submerged waist-deep in green reed-beds alongside buffalos, hippos, and thousands of water birds like pelicans and Egyptian geese.

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge / Ol Tukai Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 7 Flight / Transfer to Diani Beach & Coast – Tropical Coastline

Transfer to the South Coast of Kenya to Diani Beach, consistently voted Africa's leading beach destination. Settle into your beachfront resort, dip your toes in the warm Indian Ocean, and enjoy fresh seafood while listening to the swaying palm fronds.

Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa / Southern Palms Beach Resort Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 8 Heritage Discovery & Island Highlights in Diani Beach & Coast

Full day in Diani Beach. Relax on the powdery white sand, swim in turquoise waters, or join an optional traditional dhow sailing safari to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park to snorkel with dolphins and sea turtles.

Accommodation: Baobab Beach Resort & Spa / Southern Palms Beach Resort Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 9 Flight / Transfer to Zanzibar Island & Tropical Beaches – Tropical Coastline

Board your flight or transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar. Your private driver greets you and transfers you to your beachfront resort on the north coast (Nungwi / Kendwa) or historic Stone Town. Settle in, dip your toes in the warm turquoise Indian Ocean, and enjoy a tropical sunset seafood dinner overlooking the calm waves.

Accommodation: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort / Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 10 Morning Beach Leisure & Departure Transfer (Zanzibar Island & Tropical Beaches)

Enjoy a leisurely tropical breakfast overlooking the azure ocean waves. Spend your final morning strolling the beach or shopping for handcrafts before your driver transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure
Domestic flight / scheduled transfer to Zanzibar / coastal beach destination
Guided historical Stone Town walking tour and organic spice farm excursion

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees