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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.

Private 4x4 Safari 7–25 Day Journeys Professional Driver-Guide Road Transfers SGR Transfers Domestic Flights Diani Beach Fully Customisable
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From a short Amboseli safari and Diani escape to our 25-day Grand Kenya Journey.

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Short Safari & Beach 7 Days Amboseli + Diani Beach 8 Days Amboseli + Tsavo East + Diani Beach 9 Days Amboseli + Tsavo West + Tsavo East + Diani 10 Days Lake Naivasha + Masai Mara + Diani Beach
Classic Kenya & Beach 11 Days Lake Naivasha + Lake Nakuru + Masai Mara 12 Days Amboseli + Rift Valley + Masai Mara + Diani 13 Days Samburu + Lake Nakuru + Masai Mara + Diani 14 Days Samburu + Ol Pejeta + Rift Valley + Masai Mara
Extended Kenya Journeys 15 Days Samburu + Ol Pejeta + Rift Valley + Mara + Amboseli 16 Days Northern Kenya + Rift Valley + Mara + Amboseli 17 Days Samburu + Meru + Ol Pejeta + Rift Valley + Mara 18 Days Samburu + Meru + Aberdares + Rift Valley + Mara
Grand & Flagship Journeys 19 Days Complete Kenya Safari + Diani Beach 20 Days Grand Kenya Safari + Diani Beach 21 Days · Flagship Ultimate Kenya Safari + Diani Beach 25 Days · Grand Journey Ultimate Kenya + Tsavo + Extended Diani Beach

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 Wilderness · Central Highlands · Rift Valley · Masai Mara · Kilimanjaro · Indian Ocean

18 Days Grand Kenya Safari & Diani Beach Holiday from Nairobi

Journey across an extraordinary cross-section of Kenya on this extensive private safari from Samburu and Meru through Ol Pejeta, the forested Aberdare highlands, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara to Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, before finishing on the white sands of Diani Beach.

18 Days / 17 Nights Private 4x4 Safari Samburu Meru Ol Pejeta Aberdares Lake Naivasha Lake Nakuru Masai Mara Amboseli Diani Beach
Duration 18 Days / 17 Nights
Safari Grand Kenya Circuit
Beach 3 Nights Diani
Starts Nairobi
Style Private & Customisable
The Grand Kenya Experience

From Kenya's Northern Wilderness to the Indian Ocean

 

This 18-day safari and beach holiday is designed for travellers who want to experience the remarkable ecological diversity of Kenya rather than limiting their journey to the country's classic safari triangle.

Begin in Samburu before entering the wilderness of Meru and continuing through the conservation landscapes of Ol Pejeta. The Aberdares then introduce a completely different highland environment before the journey descends into the Great Rift Valley.

Explore Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the legendary Masai Mara before travelling south to Amboseli and the landscapes beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.

Your safari finally gives way to the tropical coast, where three nights at Diani Beach provide a relaxed Indian Ocean conclusion to an extraordinary journey through Kenya.

From dry northern wilderness to mountain forests, Rift Valley lakes, open savannah and tropical coastline — this is Kenya experienced in remarkable depth.
Your Private Journey

18-Day Grand Kenya Safari & Beach Itinerary

 

A carefully structured journey through some of Kenya's most contrasting wildlife regions before a relaxing finale at Diani Beach.

Day 01

Nairobi → Samburu

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

Travel through Kenya's central highlands toward the dramatic semi-arid landscapes of Samburu.

Arrive at your selected lodge or tented camp and enjoy your first wildlife experience depending on arrival time.

Overnight: Samburu · Meals according to selected accommodation
Day 02

Full-Day Samburu Safari

Spend a complete day exploring the Samburu ecosystem with your private driver-guide.

Search for elephants, lions and leopards as well as northern specialities such as Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx and Somali ostrich.

Overnight: Samburu · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03

Samburu → Meru National Park

Leave Samburu after breakfast and travel toward Meru National Park, where the landscapes become greener and increasingly varied.

Arrive at your selected lodge or camp and begin discovering this extensive wilderness according to the day's timing.

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

Full-Day Meru National Park Safari

Enjoy a complete day exploring Meru National Park's open plains, woodland and riverine habitats.

Search for elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, antelopes and other wildlife while enjoying a quieter and less conventional safari environment.

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

Meru → Ol Pejeta Conservancy

After breakfast, travel from Meru toward Laikipia and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.

The journey introduces another contrasting environment as you approach the highlands around Mount Kenya.

Arrive and begin exploring the conservancy according to your arrival time.

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

Ol Pejeta → Aberdares

Enjoy breakfast before travelling into Kenya's central highlands and the Aberdare region.

The scenery changes dramatically as open safari country gives way to cooler highland landscapes, forests and mountain environments.

Settle into your selected accommodation and enjoy the distinctive atmosphere of the Aberdares.

Overnight: Aberdares · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07

Aberdares → Lake Naivasha

After breakfast, leave the highlands and continue toward the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha.

Arrive at the lake and settle into your selected accommodation. Optional activities can be incorporated according to your personalised itinerary.

Overnight: Lake Naivasha · Meals according to selected accommodation
Day 08

Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park

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

Explore the park's lake environment, woodlands and grasslands during a private game drive before continuing to your selected accommodation.

Overnight: Lake Nakuru area · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 09

Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara

After breakfast, travel toward southwestern Kenya and the legendary Masai Mara.

Arrive at your selected lodge or tented camp and enjoy your first Mara wildlife experience according to arrival time.

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

Full-Day Masai Mara Safari

Spend a complete day exploring the Masai Mara in your private Safari Land Cruiser.

Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and the extraordinary diversity of wildlife associated with this ecosystem.

During the seasonal Great Migration, your driver-guide can adapt the day around areas of migration activity.

Overnight: Masai Mara · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11

Masai Mara → Nairobi

After breakfast, leave the Masai Mara and return toward Nairobi.

Check into your selected hotel for a comfortable overnight stay before beginning the southern section of your journey.

Suitable domestic flight alternatives can also be incorporated when your final itinerary is designed.

Overnight: Nairobi · Meals according to selected hotel
Day 12

Nairobi → Amboseli National Park

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

Arrive beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoy your first Amboseli game drive according to the day's timing.

Overnight: Amboseli · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13

Full-Day Amboseli Safari

Spend the day exploring Amboseli, celebrated for its elephant herds and spectacular setting beneath Africa's highest mountain.

Search for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and other wildlife across the park's varied habitats.

Overnight: Amboseli · Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14

Amboseli → Diani Beach

Leave Amboseli after breakfast and begin the transition from safari country to Kenya's tropical Indian Ocean coast.

The transfer can be arranged by private road travel or combined with suitable SGR or domestic flight connections, depending on your personalised itinerary.

Arrive at Diani Beach and settle into your selected resort or hotel.

Overnight: Diani Beach · Meals according to selected beach hotel
Day 15

Diani Beach — Full Day at Leisure

Enjoy your first complete day beside the Indian Ocean after your extensive safari.

Relax on Diani's white sand, swim in the warm tropical waters or enjoy the facilities of your selected resort.

Overnight: Diani Beach
Day 16

Diani Beach — Optional Marine or Nature Experience

Keep the day completely free or add one of the south coast's signature experiences.

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

Overnight: Diani Beach
Day 17

Diani Beach — Final Full Day at Leisure

Spend your final full day at your own pace beside the Indian Ocean.

This unhurried finale provides time to relax properly after travelling through an exceptional cross-section of Kenya.

Overnight: Diani Beach
Day 18

Diani Beach — Departure or Extend Your Holiday

Enjoy breakfast and your final morning at Diani Beach before your onward transfer according to your travel arrangements.

Additional beach nights can easily be incorporated if you would like to extend your Indian Ocean holiday.

Breakfast · End of programme or personalised extension
The 18-Day Difference

Introducing the Aberdare Highlands

The addition of the Aberdares makes the 18-day journey fundamentally different from the shorter itineraries.

After the wilderness of Samburu and Meru and the conservation landscapes of Ol Pejeta, the journey enters a cooler, forested highland environment before descending into the Great Rift Valley.

This transition is important because it reveals just how diverse Kenya's landscapes can be within a single journey.

The 18-day itinerary is designed around contrast — not simply around adding more destinations.
Journey Highlights

From Northern Kenya to the Indian Ocean

 
01

Samburu

Experience northern Kenya's dramatic semi-arid wilderness and distinctive wildlife.

02

Meru

Discover a quieter wilderness of plains, woodland and riverine habitats.

03

Ol Pejeta

Add Laikipia's celebrated conservation landscapes to your private safari.

04

Aberdares

Experience a completely different highland environment of forests and mountain landscapes.

05

Lake Naivasha

Slow the journey in the Great Rift Valley with optional lake-based experiences.

06

Lake Nakuru

Explore a compact and diverse national park within Kenya's Great Rift Valley.

07

Masai Mara

Experience one of Africa's greatest wildlife ecosystems on a private safari.

08

Amboseli

Explore elephant country beneath the dramatic presence of Mount Kilimanjaro.

09

Diani Beach

Finish your grand Kenya journey beside the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Flexible Travel

Road, SGR & Domestic Flight Transfers

 

We can combine private road travel, SGR and domestic flights to create the most comfortable and efficient version of your 18-day Kenya journey.

Premium Option 01

Domestic Flights

Selected safari or coast sectors can be flown to reduce long transfer times and provide more time for wildlife viewing or relaxation.

02

SGR Train

SGR connections can be incorporated where appropriate, together with private transfers between stations, safari destinations and Diani Beach.

03

Private Road Travel

Travel overland in your private Safari Land Cruiser and experience Kenya's changing landscapes, combining road travel with rail or air where beneficial.

Designed Around You

Completely Customisable Around Your Preferences

 

The itinerary shown here is a premium starting point rather than a rigid package. We can customise virtually every part of the journey around your interests and preferred pace.

You can extend Samburu, Meru, Ol Pejeta, the Masai Mara or Amboseli, spend additional nights in the Aberdares or add more time at Diani Beach.

Accommodation can be selected according to your preferred level, from carefully chosen mid-range properties to luxury lodges, premium tented camps and high-end beach resorts.

We can also change the balance between road, SGR and domestic flight transfers to create the most suitable journey for your travelling party.

Your safari should fit you — not the other way around. Tell us your priorities and we will personalise the route, pace, accommodation, activities and beach stay accordingly.
Your Private Safari Arrangement

Typical Inclusions & Exclusions

 

Your personalised quotation and booking confirmation will clearly state all services included in your final package.

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 experience
  • Aberdares stay and arrangements as confirmed
  • 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
Experience the Many Faces of Kenya

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

Travel from Kenya's northern wilderness through conservation country, mountain highlands, Rift Valley lakes and legendary savannah before reaching Mount Kilimanjaro and finally the Indian Ocean. Choose this 18-day itinerary as designed or allow us to customise every detail around your preferences.

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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.
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