11-Day Big 5 & Diani Beach Kenya Safari Tour – Crafted for Life’s Milestone Travelers safari
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11-Day Big 5 & Diani Beach Kenya Safari Tour – Crafted for Life’s Milestone Travelers

11 Days / 10 NightsKenya
No payment required to enquireThis itinerary can be tailored around your dates, pace and stay preferences.
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The experience

Safari overview

This 11-Day Kenya safari tour blends the raw, heart-pounding thrill of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife reserves with the calming, soul-restoring rhythm of the Indian Ocean. Designed for milestone travelers—whether celebrating retirement, an anniversary, or simply a long-awaited dream—this journey carries you from the untamed savannahs of the Maasai Mara, the rhino-filled woodlands of Lake Nakuru, the peaceful waters of Lake Naivasha, and the unforgettable elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, all the way to three slow, luxurious nights on the white-sand shores of Diani Beach. With senior-friendly pacing, private 4×4 safari transport, handpicked lodges, and seamless rail transfers, this is a safari that honours your comfort while delivering the depth of emotion you’ve been longing for. It’s more than a vacation — it’s a journey to reconnect, celebrate, slow down, and feel deeply alive again. ✨ Availability is limited, especially for train seats and lodges — reach out today to check availability. ✨ If this itinerary isn’t your perfect match, we’ll happily tailor it to your needs. ✨ Add-on experiences can be arranged on request (e.g., balloon rides, cultural visits, extra nights).

Duration11 Days / 10 Nights
Travel styleMidrange
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Perfect 9-Day Safari

“Felt safe and cared for from start to finish.”
Maasai MaraLake NakuruLake Naivasha
Sondra M17 Nov 2025Read the original review →
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Super safari company in Kenya

“Wonderful from start to finish.”
Amboseli
Kris K1 Nov 2025Read the original review →
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Exceptional

“The best trip we have ever been on.”
Maasai MaraLake NakuruLake Naivasha
Brian S8 Aug 2025Read the original review →
Day-by-day journey

Your detailed itinerary

Welcome to Kenya! Upon landing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, we greet you warmly and escort you to your hotel in Nairobi. This first evening is intentionally gentle—giving you time to relax, shake off long travel hours, and ease into the rhythm of Africa. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to unwind at your hotel or add an optional light city excursion such as the Karen Blixen Museum or the Nairobi National Museum. Your guide will brief you on the adventure that awaits.

AccommodationArgyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport
MealsDinner
TransportPrivate airport transfer · driving time 30–45 minutes depending on traffic

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The drive takes around 5–6 hours, including a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint. As the landscape opens into vast savannahs, you’ll feel the anticipation build—this is the Africa of your dreams. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and a short rest. In the afternoon, embark on your first Maasai Mara game drive, where lions bask on termite mounds, elephants wander in slow family lines, and plains game fill the horizon. It’s the perfect welcome to Kenya’s most legendary wildlife destination.

AccommodationZebra Plains Mara Camp
MealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport4x4 Land Cruiser · driving time 5–6 hours
Your route

The journey on the map

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What Is Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train transport
  • Explore Kenya’s top wildlife destinations: Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli.
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof throughout the safari.
  • See the Big 5 in some of Africa’s most famous national parks.
  • Boat safari on Lake Naivasha surrounded by hippos and waterbirds.
  • Witness Amboseli’s legendary elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
  • Travel in comfort via SGR train from Emali to Mombasa and back to Nairobi.
  • Unwind with three serene nights at Diani Beach, Kenya’s most beautiful coastline.
  • Senior-friendly pacing, comfortable travel, and emotionally guided storytelling.

What Is Excluded

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Guaranteed Transparent Rates

Seasonal Rates Per Person

Currency:USD
Season PeriodSolo Traveler2 People Sharing (Per Person)
January – June
$5,434$3,586
July – October
$7,078$4,765
1 Nov – 20 Dec
$6,159$4,232
21 Dec – 3 Jan
$7,950$5,322

Prices are per person in USD and exclude international flights unless otherwise stated. Custom group discounts (4+ guests) and family interconnecting room rates are calculated automatically upon enquiry.

Safari essentials

Children policy

Suitable for travellers of all ages.

Starting dates

Can start any day, subject to availability

Availability

Available

Route

Nairobi, Kenya → Amboseli National Park → Diani Beach → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru National Park → Masai Mara National Reserve → Nairobi, Kenya

Important information

  • Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
  • Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
  • Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
  • Suitable for solo travelers: Solo travelers can book this private tour
  • Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
  • Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
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