10-Day Kenya Safari & Beach
Seven days on safari across the Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and both halves of Tsavo, then the train to Mombasa for two nights on the beach.
10 days · 9 nights · Year-round · best Jun – Oct & Jan – Mar
About this experience
This is a full tour of southern Kenya's best-known parks with a rest at the end. You spend two nights each in the Maasai Mara and Amboseli, a night at Lake Nakuru, and two nights covering Tsavo West and Tsavo East, all in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof. From Tsavo you board the Standard Gauge Railway to the coast and finish with two nights at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort near Mombasa. The train brings you back to Nairobi on the final afternoon.
Best for
- Safari and beach in one trip
- Seeing many parks
- Elephant lovers
Trip features
- Private vehicleYour own 4x4 and driver-guide
- Starts any dayPick your own date, 7+ days ahead
- Can be tailoredChange lodges, add days or parks
- Children welcomeAges 3–12 at half price
- Pickup in NairobiAirport or your hotel
- EnglishGuide language
Signature experiences
Optional extras we can add to this trip. Prices are per person and confirmed when you book.
Sail the reef lagoon on a traditional wooden dhow as the sun sets — often with fresh seafood and drinks aboard.
The marine park off Diani is warm, clear and full of life — a boat out to the coral gardens for snorkelling or a first dive.
A full day south to Wasini Island — dolphin-spotting in the Kisite marine park, snorkelling, and a Swahili seafood lunch.
Diani's steady trade winds and flat lagoon make it one of Africa's best places to learn — gear and instructor included.
Day by day
What each day looks like, from pickup in Nairobi to drop-off.
We collect you from your Nairobi hotel in the morning and drive to the Maasai Mara. After lunch at camp you set out on an afternoon game drive across the savannah.
Sarova Mara Game Camp · Full-board
Morning and afternoon game drives in the reserve, looking for lion, elephant, cheetah and, in season, the wildebeest herds. You can add a visit to a Maasai village if you'd like to learn about local life, and the evening light over the plains is good for photographs.
Sarova Mara Game Camp · Full-board
After breakfast you drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, with a lunch stop in Narok. Your lodge looks out over the Rift Valley, and an afternoon game drive takes you round the lake for flamingos, rhino, giraffe, zebra and plenty of birdlife.
Lion Hill Lodge · Full-board
A day on the road south to Amboseli, known for its large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. You arrive for lunch, then head out on an afternoon drive for elephant, lion, giraffe and birdlife.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · Full-board
Morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli, with time to photograph the elephants against Kilimanjaro when the mountain is clear. Zebra, giraffe, cheetah and a wide range of birds are also found here.
Amboseli Sopa Lodge · Full-board
After breakfast you leave Amboseli and drive to Tsavo, checking in at your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you visit the Tsavo West rhino sanctuary and look for leopard, one of the park's more elusive residents.
Voi Wildlife Lodge · Full-board
A morning game drive in Tsavo West includes Mzima Springs, where hippo, crocodile and a wide range of birds live around the springs. You then cross to Tsavo East, home of the red-dusted elephants, for lunch and an afternoon drive on its open plains.
Voi Wildlife Lodge · Full-board
After an early breakfast and an optional morning drive, you transfer to the station for the Standard Gauge Railway train to Mombasa. On arrival you're taken to your beach resort, with the afternoon free to enjoy the Indian Ocean.
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort · Half-board
A free day at the resort to swim, rest on the beach or book extras such as snorkelling, diving, deep-sea fishing or a spa treatment. Dinner is at the resort.
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort · Half-board
A slow morning by the sea before check-out, then a transfer to the Mombasa SGR station for the afternoon train to Nairobi. You arrive in the evening and we drop you at your hotel or onward connection.
Where you'll stay
Lodges we book on this trip. If one is full on your dates, we'll offer a comparable property before you pay anything.
What's included
Included
- 9 nights in the lodges, camp and beach resort named in the itinerary
- Full-board on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Half-board at the beach resort (breakfast and dinner)
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and driver-guide
- All game drives as per the itinerary
- SGR train tickets to Mombasa and back to Nairobi
- Transfers between the Mombasa station and the resort
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from the Bookara team
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya eTA (government fee — we help you apply)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for your guide, drivers and lodge staff
- Lunches at the beach resort
- Optional activities such as a Maasai village visit, water sports and spa treatments
- Drinks and personal expenses
Route & pickup
Where the trip goes, and where we meet you.
- 01 NairobiDay 1 · City
- 02 Maasai MaraDay 1 · National park & reserve
- 03 Lake NakuruDay 3 · Lake
- 04 AmboseliDay 4 · National park & reserve
- 05 Tsavo WestDay 6 · National park & reserve
- 06 Tsavo EastDay 7 · National park & reserve
- 07 MombasaDay 8 · Indian Ocean coast
Good to know
A 30% deposit holds your dates, and the balance is due 45 days before you travel (book closer than that and you pay in full). Cancel 90+ days before departure for a full refund, 60–89 days before for 50% back. Full terms.
Common questions
Is the safari vehicle private?+
Yes. The 4x4 and driver-guide are yours alone for the safari days, and nobody else joins you. From Tsavo you continue to the coast by train.
How do we get to and from the coast?+
By Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway. Your tickets to Mombasa and back to Nairobi are included, and we transfer you between the station and the resort.
Can we stay longer on the beach or change a lodge?+
Yes. The route, lodges and number of beach nights can all be adjusted on request. Message us and we'll quote it.
Book on WhatsApp
Your chat opens with the trip pre-filled — no payment needed now. Our team replies between 7am–10pm EAT.
Request saved
WhatsApp is opening with your details pre-filled — just hit send.
- 1 Send the pre-filled messageYour trip details are already written for you.
- 2 Confirm in chat — or pay the deposit onlineSame reference either way. Our team replies 7am–10pm EAT.
- 3 Instant confirmationWhatsApp message + email receipt the moment your deposit lands.
Your request ref becomes your booking reference once the deposit is paid.
Book direct with the operator
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Licensed & certified
Kenya-registered operator in Nairobi with experienced driver-guides.
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Run from Nairobi
We plan and run your trip ourselves, with driver-guides we know, and stay reachable on WhatsApp throughout.
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Secure payment
Card or Apple Pay through Paystack (USD). Taxes and park fees are in the price you see.
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Flexible cancellation
Full refund up to 90 days before departure; a 30% deposit holds your dates.
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