Road into the Mara
About five hours overland — the highlands falling away toward open grassland.
Signature Trips
Safari & Sea
9 Nights / 10 Days Road / Air
The essential Kenya pairing in its purest form — one great safari destination, one great beach destination, joined by a short flight from the Mara to Diani. Kiota's most straightforward itinerary.
About this journey
Safari
& Sea.
The essential Kenya pairing in its purest form — one great safari, one great beach. Drive into the Mara, spend four nights on game drives, then fly straight to Diani for four nights on white sand, with almost nothing wasted in between.
It is Kiota's most straightforward itinerary: couples, families, and shorter-stay travellers who want a genuine bush chapter and a genuine coast chapter.
Nairobi → Maasai Mara (Road) → Diani Beach (Air) → Nairobi (Air)
Highlights
Bush to
Beach.
Four nights of game drives
Sarova Mara Camp as a base for morning and evening drives with cats, herds, and the river.
Fly Mara to Diani
About an hour and a half in the air, from the savanna straight to the Indian Ocean.
Diani at last
Four nights at Diani Reef Resort & Spa for snorkeling, still mornings, and the Indian Ocean.
- One night in Nairobi at Tamarind Tree
- Scenic road transfer into the Maasai Mara, about 5 hours
- Four nights in the Mara at Sarova Mara Camp, with morning and evening game drives
- Flight from the Maasai Mara to Diani, about 1 hour and a half
- Four nights on Diani Beach at Diani Reef Resort & Spa — time for water sports and pure relaxation
- Return flight from Ukunda (Diani) to Nairobi
Accommodation
Where You'll
Stay.
| Destination | Nights | Hotel / Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi | 1N | Tamarind Tree |
| Maasai Mara | 4N | Sarova Mara Camp |
| Diani Beach | 4N | Diani Reef Resort & Spa |
Itinerary
Day by
Day.
Arrive Nairobi
Touch down in Nairobi and transfer to Tamarind Tree. Evening at leisure to settle in. Dinner and overnight at Tamarind Tree.
Nairobi → Maasai Mara (Road)
Depart after breakfast and drive for approximately 5 hours to the Maasai Mara, checking in at Sarova Mara Camp for lunch. Game drive at 4pm with chances to see big cats — lions, cheetahs, and hyenas among others. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp.
Maasai Mara
Early morning game drive, returning to camp for breakfast and an afternoon at leisure, followed by an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp.
Maasai Mara
Early morning game drive, with an optional hot air balloon (extra), afternoon at leisure or a cultural visit, then an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp.
Maasai Mara
Early morning game drive, afternoon at leisure, and a final evening game drive in the Mara. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Camp.
Fly Maasai Mara → Diani
Depart after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Diani, about 1 hour and a half. Transfer to Diani Reef Resort & Spa and check in. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Diani Reef Resort & Spa.
Diani Beach
Full day at leisure, with optional snorkeling, kite surfing, or a dhow cruise, or pure relaxation. Dinner and overnight at Diani Reef Resort & Spa.
Diani Beach
Full day at leisure — optional marine park visit, spa, or cultural tour. Dinner and overnight at Diani Reef Resort & Spa.
Diani Beach
Full day at leisure on the beach. Dinner and overnight at Diani Reef Resort & Spa.
Fly Diani → Nairobi
Depart after breakfast and transfer to Ukunda airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, connecting to your international departure.
End of our service
Summary
How bush and beach
sit together.
Couples, families, shorter Kenya stays
Couples, families, and shorter-stay travelers who want maximum impact from minimum days — a genuine safari plus a genuine beach holiday.
Four nights safari, four nights coast
Simple two-stop structure — four nights safari, four nights coast.
Questions, considered
About bush
and beach.
How long is the flight from the Mara to Diani?
About an hour and a half. You leave the Mara after breakfast and are on the coast in time for the afternoon.
Is this suitable for children?
Yes. The two-stop structure is simple to travel, with a proper beach finish after the safari days.
Can we fly into the Mara as well?
Yes. A flight can replace the road into the Mara if you prefer a faster start.
Mara, then a flight to Diani
The simplest Kenya pairing. Tell us how many nights you want in each.