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Private Kenya Safari & Indian Ocean Holidays

Nairobi Safari & Diani Beach Holiday

Combine Kenya's extraordinary wildlife with the white sands of Diani Beach. Begin your private safari from Nairobi, explore some of Kenya's finest national parks, reserves and conservancies, then continue to the Indian Ocean for a relaxing beach holiday. Choose one of our 7 to 25-day journeys or allow us to customise the entire itinerary around your preferences.

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From a short Amboseli safari and Diani escape to our 25-day Grand Kenya Journey.

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Every journey can be customised. Change the safari route, accommodation level, number of nights or Diani Beach stay. Transfers can be arranged by private road, SGR or domestic flight depending on your preferred itinerary.

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Northern Kenya · Meru Wilderness · Conservation · Rift Valley · Masai Mara · Kilimanjaro · Indian Ocean

17 Days Ultimate Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Holiday from Nairobi

Discover Kenya on an extraordinary private journey through Samburu, the wilderness of Meru National Park, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the Great Rift Valley, the legendary Masai Mara and Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro before completing your adventure beside the Indian Ocean at Diani Beach.

17 Days / 16 Nights Private 4x4 Safari Samburu Meru Ol Pejeta Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Amboseli Diani Beach
Duration 17 Days / 16 Nights
Safari Route 7 Wildlife Regions
Beach 3 Nights Diani
Starts Nairobi
Style Private & Customisable
The Ultimate Kenya Journey

From Remote Wilderness to the Indian Ocean

 

This 17-day safari and beach holiday has been designed for travellers who want to see far more than Kenya's best-known safari circuit.

The journey begins in Samburu before continuing into Meru National Park, adding a wilder and less conventional dimension to the itinerary.

From Meru, continue through Ol Pejeta and the Great Rift Valley before reaching the legendary Masai Mara. The safari then turns south to Amboseli and the landscapes beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

After crossing an extraordinary variety of Kenyan landscapes, finish your journey with three nights on the white sands of Diani Beach.

Samburu. Meru. Laikipia. Rift Valley. Masai Mara. Kilimanjaro. Indian Ocean. A remarkable journey through the many faces of Kenya.
Your Private Journey

17-Day Ultimate Kenya Safari & Beach Itinerary

 

A carefully designed private safari crossing northern, central, western and southern Kenya before finishing on the Indian Ocean coast.

Day 01

Nairobi → Samburu

Meet your professional driver-guide in Nairobi and begin your private journey north in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

Travel through Kenya's central highlands as the landscapes gradually become drier and more dramatic on the approach to Samburu.

Arrive at your selected lodge or tented camp and, depending on timing, begin your first game viewing experience.

Overnight: Samburu · Meals according to selected accommodation
Day 02

Full-Day Samburu Safari

Spend the day exploring the Samburu ecosystem in your private Safari Land Cruiser.

Search for elephants, lions, leopards and northern Kenya species including Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

The distinctive semi-arid landscape provides a dramatically different safari environment from the destinations later in your journey.

Overnight: Samburu · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03

Samburu → Meru National Park

After breakfast, leave Samburu and travel toward Meru National Park, beginning one of the most distinctive sections of your Kenya journey.

As you approach Meru, the scenery changes significantly, introducing a greener and more varied wilderness environment.

Arrive at your selected lodge or camp and enjoy your first Meru wildlife experience according to the day's timing.

Overnight: Meru National Park · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04

Full-Day Meru National Park Safari

Spend a complete day exploring Meru National Park with your private driver-guide.

Discover a safari environment of open plains, woodland, riverine habitats and extensive wilderness while searching for elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, antelopes and other wildlife.

Meru gives this itinerary an important sense of discovery and provides a quieter contrast to Kenya's more famous wildlife destinations.

Overnight: Meru National Park · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05

Meru → Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, leave Meru and travel toward the Laikipia region and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

The route brings another transition as you move toward the highland landscapes around Mount Kenya.

Arrive at Ol Pejeta and begin exploring the conservancy according to the day's timing.

Overnight: Ol Pejeta / Laikipia · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06

Ol Pejeta → Lake Naivasha

Enjoy breakfast before continuing south toward Kenya's Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.

Travel through the highlands before descending toward the freshwater lake and its surrounding landscapes.

Settle into your selected accommodation. Optional Lake Naivasha experiences can be incorporated into your final personalised itinerary.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha · Meals according to selected accommodation
Day 07

Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park

Continue through the Great Rift Valley toward Lake Nakuru National Park.

Explore the park during a private game drive through its lake environment, woodlands, grasslands and surrounding wildlife habitats.

After your safari, continue to your selected accommodation for the evening.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru area · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 08

Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

After breakfast, leave Lake Nakuru and travel toward southwestern Kenya and the Masai Mara.

The landscape opens into the famous grasslands associated with one of Africa's greatest wildlife ecosystems.

Arrive at your selected lodge or tented camp and begin exploring the Mara according to arrival time.

Overnight: Masai Mara · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

Spend the day exploring the Masai Mara in your private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser.

Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and the extraordinary variety of wildlife associated with the Mara ecosystem.

During the seasonal Great Migration period, your driver-guide can focus on areas where migration activity is occurring. Your private vehicle gives you flexibility to adapt the day around wildlife sightings and your interests.

Overnight: Masai Mara · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10

Masai Mara → Nairobi

After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and travel back toward Nairobi.

Arrive in the capital and check into your selected hotel for a comfortable overnight stay before beginning the southern section of your safari.

Domestic flight arrangements can also be considered for selected sections when we customise your final programme.

Overnight: Nairobi · Meals according to selected hotel
Day 11

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, leave Nairobi and travel south toward Amboseli National Park.

Arrive in the ecosystem beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy your first Amboseli wildlife experience according to the day's timing.

Overnight: Amboseli · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12

Full-Day Amboseli Safari

Spend a full day exploring Amboseli with your private driver-guide.

The park is celebrated for its elephant herds and, when weather conditions are favourable, remarkable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Explore its varied habitats in search of elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife.

Overnight: Amboseli · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13

Amboseli → Diani Beach

After breakfast, leave Amboseli and begin your transition from safari country to Kenya's tropical Indian Ocean coast.

Your journey can be arranged using private road travel, SGR connections or suitable domestic flights depending on the final personalised itinerary.

Arrive at Diani Beach, check into your selected hotel or resort and enjoy your first evening beside the Indian Ocean.

Overnight: Diani Beach · Meals according to selected beach hotel
Day 14

Diani Beach — Full Day at Leisure

After an extensive journey across Kenya, enjoy a completely relaxed day beside the Indian Ocean.

Swim in the warm tropical waters, relax on Diani's white sand or enjoy the facilities at your selected resort.

Overnight: Diani Beach
Day 15

Diani Beach — Optional Marine or Nature Experience

Continue relaxing or add one of the south coast's signature experiences to your holiday.

Options can include Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park, private boat experiences, diving, Shimba Hills, Funzi Island or another selected nature experience.

Overnight: Diani Beach
Day 16

Diani Beach — Final Full Day

Spend your final complete day at your own pace. Relax beside the Indian Ocean, enjoy your resort or add a cultural or coastal experience.

The deliberately unhurried conclusion creates a welcome contrast after your extensive safari through Kenya.

Overnight: Diani Beach
Day 17

Diani Beach — Departure or Extend Your Holiday

Enjoy breakfast and your final morning beside the Indian Ocean before your onward transfer according to your travel arrangements.

Additional nights in Diani Beach or another Kenya coast destination can easily be added.

Breakfast · End of programme or personalised extension
Beyond the Classic Circuit

Why We Add Meru National Park

The 17-day journey is not simply the previous safari with another night added. Meru introduces a genuinely different chapter to the itinerary.

Its extensive wilderness, rivers, woodland and open country create a contrasting safari environment between Samburu and the highlands around Mount Kenya.

Including Meru also allows travellers to experience a broader picture of Kenya beyond the country's most frequently visited safari circuit.

For travellers with enough time, a premium safari should offer more than famous names. It should reveal the diversity of Kenya itself.
Journey Highlights

Eight Distinctive Chapters of Kenya

 

From northern Kenya to Meru, Laikipia, the Rift Valley, Masai Mara, Amboseli and finally the Indian Ocean, this journey has been built around contrast and variety.

01

Samburu

Experience the semi-arid wilderness and distinctive wildlife of northern Kenya.

02

Meru

Explore an expansive and contrasting wilderness away from the conventional safari circuit.

03

Ol Pejeta

Add the conservation landscapes of Laikipia to your private Kenya journey.

04

Great Rift Valley

Experience Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru as you travel toward southwestern Kenya.

05

Masai Mara

Explore one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife ecosystems in your private Safari Land Cruiser.

06

Amboseli

Discover elephant country beneath the dramatic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro.

07

Diani Beach

Complete your adventure with three nights beside the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

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Private Journey

Enjoy your own professional driver-guide and private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser during the road safari.

Flexible Travel

Road, SGR & Domestic Flight Transfers

 

A long Kenya itinerary does not mean every section has to be travelled by road. We can combine different transport options according to your preferences.

02

SGR Train

SGR connections can be incorporated where appropriate, with private transfers arranged between safari destinations, railway stations and your beach accommodation.

03

Private Road Journey

Overland travel in your private Safari Land Cruiser allows you to experience Kenya's changing landscapes and can be combined with rail or air connections where beneficial.

Designed Around You

Your 17-Day Kenya Holiday Can Be Completely Customised

 

This itinerary is a premium example rather than a rigid package. Every part can be adjusted around your interests, preferred pace, travel dates and accommodation level.

Add another night in Meru, extend Samburu or the Masai Mara, spend longer in Amboseli or increase the number of nights at Diani Beach.

If you prefer a slower itinerary, we can remove a destination and spend more time in the remaining areas. If wildlife diversity is your priority, we can also extend the safari further.

Road travel can be combined with SGR and domestic flights, while accommodation can range from carefully selected mid-range properties to luxury safari lodges, premium tented camps and high-end Indian Ocean resorts.

Tell us what you want from Kenya — wildlife, photography, remote wilderness, luxury, adventure, slower travel or more beach time — and we will build the journey around you.
Your Private Safari Arrangement

Typical Inclusions & Exclusions

 

Your final personalised quotation and booking confirmation will clearly specify all services included in your individual safari and beach holiday.

Safari Typically Includes

  • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Professional safari driver-guide
  • Private game drives according to the confirmed itinerary
  • Samburu safari
  • Meru National Park safari
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy wildlife experience
  • Lake Naivasha arrangements as confirmed
  • Lake Nakuru National Park safari
  • Masai Mara safari
  • Amboseli National Park safari
  • Applicable park, reserve and conservancy fees as confirmed
  • Safari lodge or tented camp accommodation
  • Meals during safari as stated in your quotation
  • Bottled drinking water during safari drives
  • Applicable safari taxes
  • AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover where included in the confirmed package
  • Confirmed road, SGR or domestic flight transfer arrangements

Typically Not Included Unless Quoted

  • International flights
  • Visa and travel documentation costs
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Lake Naivasha activities
  • Optional Masai Mara activities
  • Optional Diani Beach excursions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Premium drinks unless specifically included
  • Services not stated in your confirmed quotation
Discover More of Kenya

Samburu. Meru. Ol Pejeta. Rift Valley. Masai Mara. Amboseli. Diani Beach.

Travel far beyond a conventional safari circuit on a private 17-day journey through some of Kenya's most contrasting landscapes. Choose this itinerary as designed or allow us to customise the destinations, accommodation, transfers, activities and beach stay around you.

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Plan Your Kenya Safari

Request Your Private Safari Quote

Tell us when you are travelling and what you would love to experience. We will use your details to prepare a safari plan based around your Diani Beach holiday.

From Beach to Bush

Your Safari Starts Here

Whether you have one free day or several nights to explore, tell us what you have in mind and we will help you find a suitable safari from Diani Beach.

Private Safari Vehicle Dedicated 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser and driver-guide.
Diani Beach Hotel Pick-Up Convenient departure from your hotel or resort.
Flexible Safari Planning Choose your parks, duration and accommodation style.
Personal Assistance Your enquiry is reviewed individually before your safari is planned.

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What Our Guests Say

Memorable Journeys, Happy Travellers

Nothing tells the story of a safari better than the people who experienced it. Here are selected messages shared directly with our team after their journeys and excursions in Kenya.

Family Safari & Diani Beach Holiday

An Unforgettable Kenya Journey

From wildlife safaris to days on the Indian Ocean, thoughtful organisation and personal assistance can make the entire journey feel effortless.

“It has been an unforgettable experience for our whole family, from the incredible safaris to the beautiful days in Diani. Everything was very well organized and we always felt that you were there for us, taking care of every detail and ready to help whenever we needed anything.”
Irene D'Attoma & Family Family holiday in Kenya • Italy
Safari Experience
“We had the best day. Nuru is an amazing driver and a very nice man. We are looking forward to tomorrow too. Thank you!”
Emily Kenya safari guest
Shimba Hills
“We had a lovely day at Shimba Hills and Sheldrick Falls. It was quite rainy and cloudy, but we still enjoyed the experience. Everything was very well organized and we had a wonderful time.”
Audrey & Morena Diani Beach excursion guests
Private Coastal Experience
“Everything was absolutely perfect! We couldn't have asked for a better experience. The entire day was beautifully organized, and every detail exceeded our expectations. The private sandbank, picnic, seafood lunch, boat trip and photography were all amazing.”
Dustin Private Diani coastal experience
Personal Organisation Individual attention from enquiry through the journey.
Professional Guides Friendly and experienced safari driver-guides.
Carefully Planned Experiences Safari and excursion arrangements prepared around you.
From Safari to Sea Wildlife adventures and Indian Ocean experiences from Diani.