19 DAYS / 18 NIGHTS
19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach
Enjoy a 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach holiday exploring Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Amboseli and Tsavo before relaxing on Diani Beach.
- Wildlife SafariPrivate Journey
- Private Safari4x4 Vehicle
- Expert GuideEnglish Speaking
- All MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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01 Overview
Safari Overview
- Duration19 days / 18 nights
- DestinationKenya
- Starts / endsOn request
- Safari stylePrivate 4×4 safari
- AccommodationEssential · Comfort · Premium · Signature
- Best forCouples, families, first-timers
A journey through Kenya offers two remarkably different holiday experiences. Inland, national parks and conservancies protect elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes and other extraordinary wildlife. Along the coast, warm Indian Ocean waters meet white-sand beaches, coral reefs and palm-fringed resorts. Combining these environments creates a holiday that balances active wildlife exploration with peaceful coastal relaxation.
Our 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach itinerary brings together some of Kenya's most celebrated safari destinations before concluding with a relaxing stay on Diani Beach. The proposed route begins in Nairobi and travels through Samburu National Reserve, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli National Park and Tsavo East National Park.
Each destination introduces a different side of Kenya. Samburu offers distinctive northern wildlife, Ol Pejeta provides opportunities to learn about rhinoceros conservation, and Lake Nakuru is another important destination for rhino viewing. The Masai Mara is famous for predators and the seasonal Great Wildebeest Migration, while Amboseli is particularly rewarding for elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
After the wildlife safari, the journey continues towards the Indian Ocean coast. Diani Beach, south of Mombasa, is known for its long stretches of pale sand, warm tropical waters and accommodation ranging from comfortable beach hotels to exclusive resorts.
This Kenya safari and beach holiday is suitable for couples, honeymooners, families and travellers who want to experience Kenya's natural diversity without rushing from one destination to another.
Itinerary
- Day 1:Arrival in Nairobi, welcome to Kenya
- Day 2:Nairobi to Samburu, journey into Northern Kenya
- Day 3:Samburu Safari – Northern Kenya's Special Wildlife
- Day 4:Samburu to Ol Pejeta, rhino Conservation Country
- Day 5:Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru, great Rift Valley Wildlife
- Day 6:Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha, freshwater Wildlife and Boat Safari
- Day 7:Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara, entering Big Cat Country
- Day 8:Masai Mara Safari – Lions, Cheetahs and Savannah Wildlife
- Day 9:Masai Mara, great Migration and Mara River Landscapes
- Day 10:Masai Mara to Nairobi, scenic Return Journey
- Day 11:Nairobi to Amboseli, elephant Country
- Day 12:Amboseli Safari – Elephants and Kilimanjaro
- Day 13:Amboseli to Tsavo East, red Elephants and Savannah
- Day 14:Tsavo East Safari – Wildlife and Open Landscapes
- Day 15:Tsavo East to Diani Beach, from Savannah to Indian Ocean
- Day 16:Diani Beach, relaxation and Indian Ocean Views
- Day 17:Diani Beach, optional Marine Excursions
- Day 18:Diani Beach, final Day of Coastal Relaxation
- Day 19:Diani Beach to Airport, departure
02 Itinerary
19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach: Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi – Welcome to Kenya - Main destination
- Nairobi
- Accommodation
- Nairobi hotel
Your 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach begins upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. A representative from Safari Trips to Kenya will welcome you and arrange your transfer to the selected hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you may spend the afternoon relaxing or enjoying optional sightseeing. Nairobi offers several interesting attractions, including the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum and Nairobi National Park.
During the evening, your safari representative will explain the planned route, accommodation arrangements and expected driving times.
Day 2: Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve – Journey into Northern Kenya - Main destination
- Samburu National Reserve
- Drive time
- 5–7 hours
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel north towards Samburu National Reserve.
The journey passes through Kenya's central highlands before descending into the drier landscapes of northern Kenya.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive if timing permits.
Samburu is known for wildlife species particularly associated with northern Kenya, including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.
Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp
Day 3: Full-Day Samburu Safari – Northern Kenya's Special Wildlife - Main destination
- Samburu National Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake early for a morning game drive in Samburu National Reserve.
The reserve supports elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, antelopes and numerous bird species.
The Ewaso Ng'iro River is an important feature of the ecosystem, providing water and supporting riverine vegetation.
Your guide will explore suitable habitats while explaining how wildlife adapts to the region's relatively dry environment.
Return to the lodge for lunch before another afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Samburu lodge or tented camp
Day 4: Samburu to Ol Pejeta Conservancy – Rhino Conservation Country - Main destination
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Samburu and travel towards Ol Pejeta Conservancy, located in the Laikipia region near Mount Kenya.
Ol Pejeta is internationally recognised for its rhinoceros conservation programmes.
The conservancy supports black and white rhinos and plays an important role in efforts to protect endangered wildlife.
Arrive at your lodge and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Ol Pejeta or Laikipia lodge
Day 5: Ol Pejeta to Lake Nakuru National Park – Great Rift Valley Wildlife - Main destination
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Ol Pejeta and travel towards Lake Nakuru National Park.
The route passes through central Kenya and parts of the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Nakuru is known for its rhinoceros populations, woodland habitats and birdlife.
After arrival, enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive.
Search for black and white rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, waterbucks and numerous birds.
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru safari lodge
Day 6: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha – Freshwater Wildlife and Boat Safari - Main destination
- Lake Naivasha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lake Nakuru and travel to Lake Naivasha.
The relatively short journey allows time for a guided boat excursion after arrival.
Lake Naivasha supports hippos and numerous waterbirds, including African fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, herons and kingfishers.
During the boat safari, your guide will explain the lake's ecology and the importance of freshwater habitats.
An optional visit to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary may be arranged for travellers interested in a guided walking experience.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha lodge
Day 7: Lake Naivasha to Masai Mara – Entering Big Cat Country - Main destination
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lake Naivasha and travel towards the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The journey passes through the town of Narok and the surrounding Maasai countryside.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive if timing permits.
The Masai Mara is famous for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and numerous grazing animals.
Accommodation: Masai Mara lodge or tented camp
Day 8: Full-Day Masai Mara Safari – Lions, Cheetahs and Savannah Wildlife - Main destination
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake early for a full day exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The reserve's open grasslands provide opportunities to search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and numerous antelopes.
Your guide will select suitable wildlife-viewing areas according to current conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at an authorised location before continuing the afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Masai Mara lodge or tented camp
Day 9: Masai Mara – Great Migration and Mara River Landscapes - Main destination
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, continue exploring the Masai Mara ecosystem.
During the main migration season, generally July through October, large herds of wildebeest and zebras may be present.
The Mara River is famous for dramatic crossings, but these events are unpredictable.
Your guide will assess current wildlife movements and determine whether visiting suitable river areas is worthwhile.
Accommodation: Masai Mara lodge or tented camp
Day 10: Masai Mara to Nairobi – Scenic Return Journey - Main destination
- Masai Mara National Reserve
- Meals
- Breakfast
After breakfast, depart the Masai Mara and travel back to Nairobi.
The journey passes through the Maasai countryside, the town of Narok and the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at your Nairobi hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing.
This overnight stop helps break up the longer journey between the Masai Mara and Amboseli.
Accommodation: Nairobi hotel
Day 11: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park – Elephant Country - Main destination
- Amboseli National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel south towards Amboseli National Park.
The journey normally takes approximately four to five hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch before an afternoon game drive.
Amboseli is famous for its elephant populations and views towards Mount Kilimanjaro.
Accommodation: Amboseli lodge or tented camp
Day 12: Full-Day Amboseli Safari – Elephants and Kilimanjaro - Main destination
- Amboseli National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake early for a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park.
Large elephant families may be observed moving across the plains, feeding in wetlands or interacting with younger animals.
On clear mornings, Mount Kilimanjaro provides a spectacular backdrop.
The park also supports buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos and numerous birds.
Return to your lodge for lunch before another afternoon game drive.
Accommodation: Amboseli lodge or tented camp
Day 13: Amboseli to Tsavo East National Park – Red Elephants and Savannah - Main destination
- Tsavo East National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel towards Tsavo East National Park.
Tsavo East is famous for its extensive landscapes and elephants that often appear reddish after dust-bathing in the region's iron-rich soil.
The park supports elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and predators.
Enjoy a game drive through suitable wildlife-viewing areas before arriving at your lodge.
Accommodation: Tsavo East lodge or tented camp
Day 14: Full-Day Tsavo East Safari – Wildlife and Open Landscapes - Main destination
- Tsavo East National Park
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Tsavo East National Park.
The park's extensive landscapes provide opportunities to observe elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and numerous other animals.
Your guide will explore suitable wildlife-viewing areas while explaining the ecological importance of the Tsavo ecosystem.
Enjoy a morning game drive, return to the lodge for lunch and continue exploring in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Tsavo East lodge or tented camp
Day 15: Tsavo East to Diani Beach – From Savannah to Indian Ocean - Main destination
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation
- Diani Beach hotel or resort
After breakfast, depart Tsavo East and travel towards the Kenyan coast.
The journey passes through changing landscapes before reaching the Indian Ocean region.
Continue to Diani Beach, located south of Mombasa.
Arrive at your selected beach hotel or resort and spend the afternoon relaxing.
The transition from safari landscapes to tropical beaches is one of the highlights of this Kenya safari and beach holiday.
Day 16: Diani Beach – Relaxation and Indian Ocean Views - Main destination
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation
- Diani Beach hotel or resort
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast overlooking the tropical surroundings of Diani Beach.
Spend the day relaxing on the beach, swimming in suitable conditions or enjoying the facilities of your resort.
Diani is known for its pale sand, warm waters and coastal vegetation.
Optional activities may include snorkelling, paddleboarding or other water sports, subject to weather conditions and local arrangements.
Day 17: Diani Beach – Optional Marine Excursions - Main destination
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation
- Diani Beach hotel or resort
After breakfast, enjoy another day on the Kenyan coast.
Travellers interested in marine wildlife may consider an optional excursion towards Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, subject to weather, sea conditions and availability.
The marine environment supports coral reefs, tropical fish and other aquatic species.
Alternatively, spend the day relaxing at your resort or exploring selected coastal attractions.
Day 18: Diani Beach – Final Day of Coastal Relaxation - Main destination
- Diani Beach
- Accommodation
- Diani Beach hotel or resort
Enjoy your final full day at Diani Beach.
After several days of wildlife viewing and road travel, the coast provides an opportunity to relax before returning home.
You may spend the day swimming, enjoying the resort facilities or taking an optional excursion.
The afternoon is free for personal activities and relaxation.
Day 19: Diani Beach to Airport – Departure - Main destination
- Diani Beach
- Meals
- Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of your beach hotel and transfer to the appropriate airport according to your confirmed flight arrangements.
Travellers may depart through Ukunda Airport, Moi International Airport in Mombasa or connect to Nairobi for international flights.
Your 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach concludes with memories of Kenya's extraordinary wildlife and the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.
03 Rates
Safari rates 2027-2029
Indicative per person. Season, group size and lodge style change the total — your quotation confirms current rates.
- Essential (Budget)
Essential (Budget)
Budget camps and lodges suit travelers who prioritize wildlife while keeping costs lower.
Great value camps
- Comfort (Mid-range)
Comfort (Mid-range)
Mid-range tented camps and lodges balance comfort and price with private rooms or tents and en-suite facilities.
Quoted for your dates
- Premium (Luxury)
Premium (Luxury)
Luxury camps and lodges focus on location, service and more intimate wildlife experiences.
Premium camps and lodges
- Signature (High-end)
Signature (High-end)
Signature camps and lodges are the most exclusive stays — small, highly private properties with exceptional guiding and setting.
Exclusive signature stays
04 Activities
Safari activities
Game viewing is the core of this itinerary. Optional extras are quoted separately and depend on season, permits and availability. Individual species and river crossings are never guaranteed.
Included
Enjoy a guided boat excursion on Lake
Included in a typical day on this safari. Exact timing follows the confirmed itinerary.
View activityOptional
Enjoy optional snorkelling, marine excursions and coastal
Available at extra cost when conditions, permits and your dates allow. Not guaranteed.
Additional information
Plan This Safari
Why Combine a Kenya Safari with a Beach Holiday?
A Kenya safari and beach holiday offers a rewarding balance between adventure and relaxation.
Wildlife safaris often involve early morning departures, game drives and travel between national parks. A coastal extension provides an opportunity to rest after these experiences.
The combination is particularly popular with honeymooners, couples and families.
Kenya is well suited to this type of holiday because major wildlife destinations can be combined with established coastal resorts.
Why Choose Diani Beach?
Diani Beach is one of Kenya's best-known coastal destinations.
Located south of Mombasa, it offers long stretches of pale sand, tropical vegetation and accommodation across several comfort categories.
The beach is suitable for travellers who want to relax after a safari while retaining access to optional marine excursions and coastal activities.
Water conditions vary according to tides, wind and weather, so swimming and marine activities should follow local safety advice.
Best Time for a Kenya Safari and Beach Holiday
The 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach can be arranged throughout the year, although conditions vary between inland safari destinations and the coast.
January to March
These months often provide favourable conditions for wildlife viewing in several Kenyan parks.
The coast is generally warm, making it attractive for beach relaxation.
April to May
The long-rains period may affect road conditions and outdoor activities.
Heavy rainfall can also influence coastal excursions and beach conditions.
June to October
This is a popular safari period, particularly for travellers interested in the Great Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara.
Coastal conditions vary, and some days may be windy or cloudy.
November to December
The short-rains period can bring occasional showers, but many travellers continue to enjoy both safari and beach holidays.
Accommodation Options for Your Kenya Safari and Beach Holiday
Safari Trips to Kenya can arrange accommodation within the Essential, Comfort, Premium and Signature categories.
Essential accommodation focuses on clean, comfortable lodges and hotels.
Comfort properties provide additional amenities and more spacious rooms.
Premium accommodation offers higher standards of service and attractive locations.
Signature properties focus on exclusive experiences, distinctive settings and personalised hospitality.
Beach accommodation may be arranged on bed-and-breakfast, half-board, full-board or all-inclusive terms, depending on the selected property.
Private Kenya Safari or Group Departure?
A private Kenya safari provides flexibility with departure dates, daily schedules and accommodation preferences.
Travellers can discuss wildlife interests with their guide and adjust game-drive routines where practical.
Private safaris are particularly suitable for couples, honeymooners, families and photographers.
A group safari can reduce certain transport costs but normally follows fixed dates and predetermined itineraries.
The beach extension can often be arranged independently of the safari group.
Book Your 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday
A well-planned Kenya safari and beach holiday combines wildlife exploration with time to relax along the Indian Ocean.
Our proposed 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach includes Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, the Masai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo East and Diani Beach.
At Safari Trips to Kenya, we can tailor the journey according to your travel dates, accommodation preferences, group size and wildlife interests.
Contact our safari planning team to request a personalised quotation and begin planning your 19 Days Kenya Safari & Beach.
Planning Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diani Beach Suitable for Honeymooners?
Yes. Diani Beach offers a range of accommodation options, including properties suitable for romantic holidays.
Can I See the Big Five During the Safari?
The itinerary includes destinations where all five species occur, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Can I See the Great Wildebeest Migration?
The Masai Mara is included in the itinerary, and migrating herds may be present during the appropriate season.
Can I Extend My Beach Stay?
Yes. Additional nights at Diani Beach can be arranged according to accommodation availability.
Can I Finish the Safari in Mombasa?
Yes. The itinerary can be adapted to finish in the coastal region.
Is the Safari Suitable for Families?
Yes. The combination of wildlife viewing and beach relaxation is suitable for many families, although children's ages and accommodation policies should be considered.
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