Fly-In & Tailor-Made — The Complete Kenya Journey
12 Days Kenya Grand Safari & Beach
From $9,500
Four destinations, one complete Kenya journey
Picture the full arc of a Kenya journey compressed into a single, well-paced trip: Samburu’s dry northern wilderness, the Masai Mara’s classic wildlife density, Amboseli’s elephants beneath Kilimanjaro, and finally Diani’s white sand to close it all out. Four genuinely different Kenyas, each given real time, none reduced to a rushed stopover.
12 Days Kenya Grand Safari & Beach At a glance
| DETAIL | INFORMATION |
| Duration | 12 Days/11 nights |
| Destinations | Samburu, Masai Mara, Amboseli, Diani Beach |
| Start | Nairobi |
| Finish | Nairobi |
| Style | Private, Fly-In, Tailor-Made |
| Transportation | Internal flights between regions, with some connections via Wilson Airport |
| Game Drives | Private |
| Accommodation Options | Premium, Signature or Ultra Luxury |
| Price From | $9,500 |
Itinerary at a Glance
The shape of the trip, before the detail
Designed to minimise long road transfers and maximise your time in camp and the bush.
Plan your safari now
Tell us about your dates, travellers and preferences and we’ll prepare the most suitable version of this journey for you.
Why Choose This Safari?
The most complete Kenya journey we build, without stretching to two weeks
Imagine wanting the north’s rare wildlife, the Mara’s density, Amboseli’s elephants and a proper beach finish, all in one trip, but not wanting to commit fourteen days to get it. This itinerary compresses our flagship three-park safari and a genuine beach finish into twelve days — a real, if tighter, version of the complete Kenya arc.
“Four Kenyas in twelve days — the dry north, the classic plains, elephant country, and finally the ocean, each still given real, unhurried time.”
The honest trade-off: four destinations in twelve days means three nights at each safari stop and three on the coast — genuinely satisfying, but tighter than our 14-day version, which gives the coast a full week. Every flight, including the connections to and from Diani, routes via Wilson Airport as a same-day transfer, not one continuous flight. If you have two extra days to give, our 14-Day Samburu, Masai Mara & Diani Beach gives the coast the fuller week many guests prefer.
Safari Highlights
What this itinerary actually delivers
Samburu’s Special Five, the Mara’s Big Five, and Amboseli’s elephants, all in one trip
Three full nights at each of four destinations
A genuine beach finish on Diani’s white sand, not a token stopover
A private vehicle and dedicated guide throughout the safari portion
The most complete Kenya journey in our portfolio outside the full 14-day version
What Makes This Safari Different?
Samburu + Mara + Amboseli + Diani
The broadest single itinerary in our catalogue — three distinct ecosystems, each given real time, closed with genuine rest on the coast.
Your 12 Days Kenya Grand Safari & Beach Itinerary
Exactly how each day unfolds
The journey opens in the north, where Kenya looks and feels entirely different from its southern parks.
Fly from Wilson Airport, roughly 50 minutes.
Settle into camp, then a first game drive along the Ewaso Nyiro River.
What this day gives youAn opening chapter unlike anything most visitors expect from a Kenya safari.
A full day to properly search for the region’s distinctive northern species.
A river drive for elephant and leopard territory.
Rest through the heat.
A drive for gerenuk and Grevy’s zebra on the open plains.
What this day gives youGenuine time with wildlife found almost nowhere else in the country.
A second full day lets the north’s pace settle in before the journey continues.
A further drive, following whatever the previous days suggested.
An optional community visit, then a final sundowner.
What this day gives youReal depth in a destination most itineraries only pass through.
A final northern morning, then a flight that swaps dry scrub for the Mara’s open, green savannah.
A last game drive before breakfast.
Transfer and fly south-west, connecting via Wilson Airport.
Arrive in the Mara for a first game drive.
What this day gives you The trip’s first major shift in register, from discovery to sheer wildlife density.
A full day in the ecosystem most people picture when they imagine an African safari.
An early drive, predators typically most active.
A picnic lunch in the bush, or rest at camp.
A second drive as the light softens.
What this day gives youThe density and drama that make the Mara Kenya’s most famous reserve.
A second full day means real depth, your guide building on what the first day revealed.
A drive following yesterday’s sightings.
An optional cultural visit, or a further drive, closing with a sundowner.
What this day gives you A properly settled sense of the Mara before the journey continues south.
A final Mara morning, then a flight to the trip’s third chapter — elephants and Kilimanjaro.
A last game drive before breakfast.
Transfer and fly to Amboseli, connecting via Wilson Airport.
Arrive and head into a first game drive.
What this day gives you The journey’s third distinct register — from density to Amboseli’s intimate, open scenery.
A full day to properly work with Amboseli’s clear sightlines and, if the sky cooperates, Kilimanjaro behind every scene.
An early drive for the clearest mountain views.
Rest at camp.
A second drive, perhaps up Observation Hill for a wide view across the swamps.
What this day gives youReal time with one of Africa’s most photographed elephant landscapes.
The safari closes with a final morning game drive, then the trip’s biggest single shift: from bush to the Indian Ocean.
A final Amboseli game drive.
Fly to Nairobi, connecting via Wilson Airport to Diani.
Arrive on the coast and simply be still.
What this day gives you The exact moment the trip changes register entirely, from wildlife to rest.
Two full days with genuinely nothing required of you — Diani’s long white beach, warm water and coral reef there to be used as much or as little as you like.
Swimming, watersports, a reef excursion or a dhow sunset cruise, or simply the beach and a book.
What this day gives you Real, if compact, recovery time after nine days across three safari destinations.
A final relaxed morning on the sand before the flight home closes a genuinely complete Kenya journey.
Time at leisure, a last swim or breakfast by the water.
Transfer to the airport, connecting via Wilson Airport to Nairobi.
What this day gives you A trip that touched four distinct Kenyas, each given real, deliberate time.
Why These Four Destinations?
The complete arc, compressed thoughtfully
Samburu — The Dry North's Rarest Wildlife
Samburu's dry, rugged landscape along the Ewaso Nyiro River supports wildlife found almost nowhere else in Kenya. It opens the trip with genuine discovery.
Masai Mara — The Classic Kenyan Safari
The Masai Mara is Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve, supporting some of Africa's highest concentrations of lion, leopard and cheetah. It deepens the journey with real scale.
Amboseli — Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Amboseli sits beneath Mount Kilimanjaro and is best known for its large, easily observed elephant herds moving across open swampland, closing the safari portion on an intimate note.
Diani Beach — The Journey's Rest
Diani is Kenya's best-known beach destination, a long stretch of white sand and turquoise water on the south coast, offering a genuine, unhurried close to a demanding, wildlife-rich journey.
Accommodation & Your Preferred Level
Three accommodation levels, so the safari can be designed around your style and budget
Premium Luxury
Comfortable, well-appointed safari accommodation with strong locations, good service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Signature Luxury
More intimate accommodation with distinctive character, enhanced privacy and a stronger connection with the surrounding environment.
Ultra-Luxury
Exceptional safari accommodation with highly personalised service, refined hospitality and an elevated level of privacy.
Specific properties are selected according to availability, location, season and your preferred style of travel. Your final quotation will identify the recommended properties for your dates.
Inclusions and exclusions on the quote
Your final quotation will clearly specify all inclusions
What is Included on the price
- Eleven nights’ accommodation across four destinations
- Meals according to each property’s plan
- All scheduled flights, including the Wilson Airport connections
- Private vehicle and dedicated guide throughout the safari portion
- Private game drives
- Applicable park and conservancy fees
- Airstrip and airport transfers, safari planning and pre-travel assistance
What is not Included on the price
Unless specifically included in your quotation:
- International flights
- Kenya entry requirements / eTA
- Travel insurance
- Watersports and excursions at Diani
- Optional activities (hot-air balloon, cultural visit)
- Tips and gratuities
Make This Safari Yours
Twelve days is the foundation. The journey can be adapted around you.
Extend to 14 Days
Give the coast a full week instead of three nights.
Swap in Laikipia
Prefer walking and horseback access to Amboseli — we can rebuild that chapter.
Watamu Instead of Diani
A quieter, more marine-focused alternative for the coast portion.
Hot-Air Balloon Safari
A dawn flight over the Mara, typically followed by a champagne bush breakfast.
Our Approach to Responsible Travel
Part of how a safari is designed, not an afterthought
We aim to work thoughtfully with wildlife areas, local communities and accommodation partners, while encouraging respectful behaviour in Kenya’s natural environments.
Looking for Something Different?
This safari is designed for travellers who want to experience three iconic Kenyan landscapes in five days
If your priorities are different, consider:
14-Day Samburu, Masai Mara & Diani Beach
- Samburu + Mara + Diani
- From $8,500
The same idea, with seven nights at Diani instead of three.
10-Day Grand Kenya Fly-In Safari
- Samburu + Amboseli + Mara
- From $8,000
Samburu, Amboseli and the Mara, without a coast extension.
10-Day Amboseli, Masai Mara & Diani Beach
- Amboseli + Mara + Diani
- From $4,700
Two parks and the coast, in a shorter, still-complete trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
12-Day Kenya Grand Safari & Beach — questions worth asking before you enquire
Together they cover the north, classic savannah and elephant country — the broadest safari coverage in our portfolio short of a fourth destination.
It's genuinely full — three safari destinations plus a beach finish in twelve days. Travellers wanting a more relaxed pace may prefer our 14-Day version, which gives each stop more time.
By scheduled flight throughout, each connecting via Wilson Airport in Nairobi as a same-day transfer rather than continuous flights.
Three full nights at Diani; extending this is a straightforward adjustment if rest matters more than additional safari time.
Yes, our 14-Day Samburu, Masai Mara & Diani Beach covers a similar arc at a genuinely slower pace, with more time at each stop.