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Southern Palms Beach Resort Resident Package

“We booked our family holiday through Good Secrets Safaris and the KES resident rates were unbeatable. Check-in was seamless, the kids loved the massive pools, and the Good Secrets team kept in touch throughout.”
Wanjiru & Family

Kenya (Resident) · Southern Palms Beach Resort Resident Package

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You should understand who is shaping your route, what is included and how to get help while you travel. We plan private East Africa journeys around real people rather than treating an itinerary as a checkout product.

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Safari ideas

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Compare duration, country and guide price, then adjust dates, accommodation and pacing with the safari team.

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14-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience
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14-Day Ultimate Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience

14 Days / 13 NightsKenya + Tanzania
From$9,759
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3-Day Amboseli Safari & Kilimanjaro Views Budget Adventure
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3-Day Amboseli Safari & Kilimanjaro Views Budget Adventure

3 Days / 2 NightsKenya
From$747
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3-Day Masai Mara Luxury Big 5 & Migration Safari
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3-Day Masai Mara Luxury Big 5 & Migration Safari

3 Days / 2 NightsKenya
From$1,415
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1-Day Nairobi Wildlife & Cultural Discovery Safari Tour in the City
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1-Day Nairobi Wildlife & Cultural Discovery Safari Tour in the City

1 DayKenya
From$253
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1-Day Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Wildlife & Scenic Adventure Day Trip
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1-Day Lake Nakuru & Lake Naivasha Wildlife & Scenic Adventure Day Trip

1 DayKenya
From$259
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2-Day Masai Mara Lion Encounters & Endless Savannah Safari Tour
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2-Day Masai Mara Lion Encounters & Endless Savannah Safari Tour

2 Days / 1 NightKenya
From$612
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Sundowner experience in Amboseli
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Kenyan resident offers

Beach stays and safari extensions

Diani, Watamu and Mombasa stays, with dedicated resident pricing where available.

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Southern Palms Beach Resort
Resident RateBeach Resort
4.8
Diani Beach, Kenya

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Southern Palms Beach Resort, nestled on the pristine sands of Diani Beach, is a tropical paradise that combines African-inspired elegance with modern luxury. The resort is ideal for families, senior travelers, couples, and solo adventurers, offering spacious lagoon-style pools, swaying palm gardens, and direct access to soft white sands lapped by the turquoise Indian Ocean. Guests can enjoy water sports, sunset walks on the beach, or spa treatments in a serene environment. It's the perfect base for combining a Kenya safari extension with a peaceful coastal retreat.

Family FriendlyHoneymoonSenior Friendly
Lagoon-style swimming pools
Private white-sand beach access
Guide rate from
$208/ night
Swahili Beach Resort
Resident RateBeach Resort
4.9
Diani Beach, Kenya

Swahili Beach Resort

Swahili Beach Resort in Diani Beach blends Afro-Arab architecture, cascading pools, and barefoot luxury to create one of Kenya's most iconic coastal escapes. Ideal for families, senior travelers, couples, and solo beach lovers, the resort offers a serene environment with gently sloping walkways, shaded lounging spaces, and a warm tropical breeze drifting in from the private beach. Guests come for its lagoon-style pools, famous Coco Beach bar, soothing Swahili Spa, and vibrant cultural touches that make every stay feel deeply immersive.

Family FriendlyHoneymoonSenior Friendly
9-tier lagoon-style swimming pools
Private white-sand beach access
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$150/ night
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Resident RateBeach Club
4.7
Watamu Beach, Kenya

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club, nestled on a shimmering 200-metre stretch of pristine sand in Watamu, is a tropical paradise surrounded by lush gardens and framed by the Watamu Marine National Park. Perfect for families, couples, and senior travelers alike, Turtle Bay blends eco-sensitive design with vibrant water-based fun: from snorkeling over coral reefs to evening entertainment under the stars. With 145 rooms, three restaurants, three bars, watersports, a kids' club, and eco-tourism credentials, it offers a rich coastal escape that resonates with joy, rest, and discovery.

Family FriendlySenior Friendly
Private sandy beach on the edge of Watamu Marine National Park
Three restaurants (Main Restaurant, Pizza Restaurant, Blue Turtle beach restaurant) + snack bar
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$140/ night
Hemingways Watamu
Resident RateLuxury Beach Resort
5
Watamu Beach, Kenya

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu is a legendary luxury beachfront resort set along the powder-soft sands of Watamu Marine National Park, one of Kenya's most pristine and scenic coastlines. This elegant property blends timeless style with modern comfort, offering spacious ocean-view rooms and suites ideal for couples, seniors, families, and solo travellers seeking a peaceful, high-end beach escape. Hemingways Watamu is known for its personalised service, serene ambience, world-class deep-sea fishing, and access to coral gardens perfect for snorkelling.

Family FriendlyHoneymoonSenior Friendly
Two swimming pools including an adults-only quiet pool
Luxury spa, wellness treatments & modern fitness gym
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$195/ night
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