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Masai Mara, Kenya
East Africa · Kenya
Kenya Big Five & Beach
A private ten-day journey from the Masai Mara's open plains to the white sand of Diani Beach.
East Africa · Kenya
A private ten-day journey from the Masai Mara's open plains to the white sand of Diani Beach.
Overview
Kenya's original safari circuit, reimagined without the crowds. Ten days moving from the open plains of the Masai Mara to the elephant herds of Amboseli, ending on the white sand of the Indian Ocean — the classic bucket-list combination, done privately and at your own pace.
From $3,150 USD per person, sharing*
Trip Highlights
Track lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino across two of Kenya's most storied reserves.
Time your visit between July and October for the wildebeest crossing of the Mara River.
Watch elephant herds move against Africa's highest peak from the swamps of Amboseli.
Trade dust for white sand with four unhurried nights on Diani Beach.
Day by Day
A starting point, not a fixed departure — every stay, every pace, every detail can be adjusted to suit you.
Day 1
Private transfer from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to a boutique lodge in Karen, on Nairobi's leafy outskirts. Depending on arrival time, an optional visit to the Giraffe Centre or the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage. Evening briefing with your private guide over dinner.
Days 2–4
Fly by light aircraft to the Mara. Three full days of game drives across the reserve's open plains in your own vehicle with a dedicated guide — tracking lion prides and leopard, and, in season, the wildebeest crossing of the Mara River. Includes a visit to a local Maasai village and a private sundowner overlooking the escarpment.
Days 5–6
Short flight to Amboseli, home to some of Africa's last great tuskers set against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Game drives focus on the swamps at dawn and dusk, when elephant herds are most active, with an optional hike up Observation Hill for panoramic views on your second day.
Days 7–10
Fly to the coast and unwind on the white sand of Diani Beach for four nights. Optional excursions include a dhow cruise to Wasini Island or snorkelling in the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park — or simply doing nothing at all. Day 10 ends with a private transfer to Mombasa or Nairobi for your onward flight.
The Details
Multilingual Guides
Every private guide is matched to your party's preferred language wherever possible — just let your trip designer know when you enquire.
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Good to Know
The wildebeest migration typically crosses the Mara River between July and October, though exact timing shifts year to year with the rains. Outside those months, the Mara still offers exceptional resident game viewing.
Very little — this is a vehicle-based safari with a relaxed beach finale. The Observation Hill walk in Amboseli is optional and easy.
No. Every element here — the camps, the pacing, the number of nights in each location — can be adjusted. This is a starting point for a conversation with your trip designer, not a fixed departure.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, and gratuities are excluded, along with any optional activities beyond what's listed. Your trip designer will provide a full, itemised quote before you book.
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