Safari & Surf
Wildlife Safari + Beach
9 Days
Kenya
Safari & Surf
THE EXPERIENCE
The Masai Mara. Then the Indian Ocean. The classic Kenya sequence — and the one that most visitors imagine when they picture an East Africa holiday. The challenge is always execution: juggling two different operators, two sets of logistics, two booking systems. Edgar solves that. He handles the seamless transfer from the Mara airstrip to Mombasa, the Likoni ferry crossing south to Diani, and the moment you step onto the beach with cold drinks in hand. No gaps. No complications. Just the intensity of predator country followed by the total release of the Indian Ocean.
Itinerary
DAY 01 — Nairobi → Masai Mara
Domestic flight to the Mara. Afternoon game drive. First lions. Camp dinner.
DAY 02 — Full Day in the Mara
Pre-dawn predator drive. River drive afternoon. Campfire under the Mara sky.
DAY 03 — Mara North + River Crossing
Day in Mara North Conservancy. Migration crossing focus (Jul–Oct) or big game drive. Walking safari option.
DAY 04 — Mara → Diani Beach
Dawn drive. Fly Mara–Mombasa. Ferry south to Diani. First swim. Sunset seafood dinner.
DAY 05 — Diani · Beach Day
Full day at leisure. Swimming, snorkelling, dhow sailing. The contrast with the Mara is total.
DAY 06 — Diani · Kisite Marine Park
Boat to the marine park: dolphins, turtles, coral. Beach lunch on a sand bank. Return for sunset.
DAY 07 — Diani · Final Beach Day
Final full day on the beach. No plans required.
DAY 08 — Diani → Mombasa → Nairobi
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Mombasa airport. Domestic flight to Nairobi.
DAY 09 — Nairobi · International Departure
Transfer to JKIA for homeward flight.
Included
- Gorilla trekking permit — USD 1,500 per person
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- All domestic flights, including Nairobi–Masai Mara–Mombasa
- International transfer from Kigali to Nairobi
- All road transfers in Rwanda
- 11 nights’ accommodation
- All meals as listed in the itinerary
- Masai Mara park and conservancy fees
- Porters on trekking days in Rwanda
- Edgar on call throughout the journey in both countries
Not Included
- International flights
- Rwanda and Kenya e-Visas
- Travel insurance
- Kisite Marine Park entry — optional
- Balloon safari — optional
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
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