Day 1
Lake Naivasha
Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Arrive or begin from Nairobi and continue to the Rift Valley for a gentle first stage.
Private safari and coast journey
Nyati Safari
A Kenya safari and coast route that moves from Rift Valley and Masai Mara wildlife to Diani Beach.
- Duration
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Style
- Safari and beach
- Lodging
- Kenya safari camps followed by a Diani Beach hotel or resort.
Trip shape
A balanced safari and coast route
A Kenya safari and coast route that moves from Rift Valley and Masai Mara wildlife to Diani Beach.
Day by day
Your itinerary
Each day is organized for easy scanning. Details can be adjusted before booking.
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Day 2
Lake Nakuru
Lake Nakuru
Use the day for lake and woodland habitat, birdlife, and a manageable wildlife start.
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Day 3
Masai Mara
To the Masai Mara
Continue to the Masai Mara and begin exploring open plains on arrival.
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Day 4
Masai Mara
Masai Mara game drives
Spend a full day in the Mara, adjusting the route around sightings, light, and seasonal wildlife movement.
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Day 5
Masai Mara
Second Mara day
Add a second Mara day for stronger wildlife depth or optional activities before the coast section.
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Day 6
Diani Beach
Travel to Diani Beach
Connect to the coast by flight, train, or road combination according to the final plan.
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Day 7
Diani Beach
Diani at leisure
Relax at the beach or add snorkeling, diving, kitesurfing, or a marine park excursion.
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Day 8
Diani Beach
Coast holiday day
Keep the day open for rest, coastal culture, beach walks, or resort time.
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Day 9
Diani Beach
Beach finale
Use the final full day for a slow beach rhythm before departure logistics begin.
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Day 10
Diani Beach
Departure
Transfer to the airport or connect back through Nairobi depending on the international flight.
Trip strengths
Why this route works
Safari wildlife viewing
Rift Valley
Iconic route
Masai Mara
Beach finish
Diani Beach finale
Flexible private trip
Adjust lodging level, pace, activities, and beach duration before booking.
Route summary
From safari rhythm to coast time
The route keeps the active section focused, then slows the final days by the Indian Ocean. Exact lodge locations, flight timing, and transfers are confirmed in the proposal.
- 1Nairobi
- 2Lake Naivasha
- 3Lake Nakuru
- 4Masai Mara
- 5Diani Beach
Route at a glance
Safari and coast flow- 1
Nairobi
- 2
Lake Naivasha
- 3
Lake Nakuru
- 4
Masai Mara
- 5
Diani Beach
Tailor-made planning
Dates, room level, routing, and availability are checked before the final proposal is prepared.
Private planning
The route can change before booking to match pace, interests, and comfort level.
Clear proposal
The final proposal separates inclusions, exclusions, optional activities, and logistics.
Accommodation
Hotels and lodges on this route
These examples show the style and route logic for each stay. The confirmed proposal names exact properties or equivalent alternatives after dates, room needs, comfort level, and availability are checked.
Safari
Masai Mara camp
A wildlife base for the main big-game section.
- Best used for
- Safari nights close to wildlife areas and early game-drive timing.
- Confirmed in proposal
- Exact property, room category, meals, transfer timing, and equivalent alternatives.
Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha or Nakuru lodge
A practical midpoint before or after the Mara.
- Best used for
- Lake Naivasha route section and nearby activities.
- Confirmed in proposal
- Exact property, room category, meals, transfer timing, and equivalent alternatives.
Coast
Diani beach resort
A relaxed Indian Ocean finish after safari days.
- Best used for
- Beach time, optional ocean activities, and a slower finish after safari.
- Confirmed in proposal
- Exact property, room category, meals, transfer timing, and equivalent alternatives.
Practical information
Travel information
Proposal basis
The final proposal is prepared after season, lodge level, room needs, flight timing, permits, and group size are reviewed.
Customization
Every route can be adjusted before booking. Typical changes include extra nights, lodge upgrades, slower pacing, and beach extensions.
Before booking
Confirm exact lodging, room categories, transfers, meals, park fees, luggage limits, domestic flights, and cancellation terms in the final proposal.
Wildlife expectations
Guides plan around strong habitats and seasons, but specific wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
Included and excluded
Included
- Private safari planning based on your dates and travel style
- Accommodation examples or equivalent lodges confirmed before booking
- Safari vehicle, local guiding, and route logistics shown in the final proposal
- Listed meals, park arrangements, transfers, and domestic connections when included in the confirmed proposal
- Pre-travel support for route questions, luggage planning, and practical timing
Excluded
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visas, vaccination documents, and personal travel documents
- Optional activities not listed in the confirmed proposal
- Premium drinks, personal expenses, laundry, and tips
Gallery
Moments from the route
Before you book
Common planning questions
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This sample route is planned as a private safari, so the guide, vehicle, pace, and stops can be adjusted around your group before booking.
How is the final proposal prepared?
The final proposal is prepared after travel dates, lodge availability, room level, domestic logistics, permits, and group size are reviewed.
Can the lodging level change?
Yes. Comfort, premium, and luxury lodge examples can be proposed for the same route, subject to dates and availability.
When is the best time for this route?
Safari-and-coast routes work in several seasons. Dry months are popular for wildlife viewing and beach time, while some shoulder months can offer fewer crowds.
Can this trip be longer?
Yes. Nyati Safari can add more safari days, cultural time, snorkeling, or extra coast nights if you prefer a slower pace.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No specific sighting is guaranteed, but the route is planned around strong habitats, seasonality, and reliable safari opportunities.
No strings attached
Request this trip and adjust every detail
Start with this route and adjust the lodging, pace, activities, and coast time to fit your trip.
Why African Safaris
Plan with a safari specialist before you commit
Use this route as a starting point. We adjust the pace, lodge level, room type, internal flights, activities, and coast time before you approve a quote.
- Tailor-made planningDates, room level, routing, and availability are checked before the final proposal is prepared.
- Private planningThe route can change before booking to match pace, interests, and comfort level.
- Clear proposalThe final proposal separates inclusions, exclusions, optional activities, and logistics.
Talk to an expert
Not sure if this is the right route?
Send your dates, travel style, and group size. A safari planner can recommend whether to keep this route, add more safari time, or slow down the beach finish.
Plan this safari
Start with this route and adjust the lodging, pace, activities, and coast time to fit your trip.
Request availabilityAfter you submit, we review the basics and you can refine the route before booking. Privacy notice