Imagine Kenya
Masai Mara & Diani BeachJourney through the world renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, encountering some of the most astonishing wildlife on earth, with a backdrop of endless open plains. Then indulge in barefoot luxury on Kenya’s radiant coastline, Diani Beach.
At a glance
Enjoy your meals in true safari style; venture out on a full day game drive and enjoy a home-cooked lunch overlooking a waterhole and watch the action unfold!
Travel during Jul-Sep and feel the magnitude of the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest thunder through the Mara River at any moment.
We’ve chosen a small and authentic tented safari camp which is located right in the wilderness of the Masai Mara. As you sip a cold beer by the campfire, listen to the sound of lions gently roaring in the distance.
Relish in the delicious seafood cuisine on Diani Beach and enjoy the warm hospitality that Kenya is famed for.
Journey highlights
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Enjoy your meals in true safari style; venture out on a full day game drive and enjoy a home-cooked lunch overlooking a waterhole and watch the action unfold!
-
Travel during Jul-Sep and feel the magnitude of the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest thunder through the Mara River at any moment.
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We’ve chosen a small and authentic tented safari camp which is located right in the wilderness of the Masai Mara. As you sip a cold beer by the campfire, listen to the sound of lions gently roaring in the distance.
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Relish in the delicious seafood cuisine on Diani Beach and enjoy the warm hospitality that Kenya is famed for.
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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The only time to avoid Kenya is during the long rainy season in April and May. November is considered the short rainy season, however, these are less predictable and are much lighter. The best time of year to visit the Maasai Mara is during the Great Wildebeest Migration which tends to pass through the Mara between mid July to late October but game-viewing is great year-round as there is abundant resident wildlife.
The rainy season on the Kenyan Coast is generally during May and June. So from July onward the weather is gradually getting hotter and dryer until March/April when it reaches the high 90's (over 40 degrees C). Christmas/New Year is generally considered the peak season and the weather is lovely then with constant sunshine and gentle off shore breezes. If you want clear seas for diving then make your trip after August/Sept.
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and excludes international flights)
| Departing |
Price from*
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Deposit from * | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | $5,600 | $1,400 | plan your trip |
| June | $5,600 | $1,400 | plan your trip |
| July | $7,500 | $1,900 | plan your trip |
| August | $7,500 | $1,900 | plan your trip |
| September | $7,500 | $1,900 | plan your trip |
| October | $7,500 | $1,900 | plan your trip |
| November | $6,500 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
| December | $7,500 | $1,900 | plan your trip |
| January | $6,500 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
| February | $6,500 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
| March | $6,500 | $1,600 | plan your trip |
| April | $5,600 | $1,400 | plan your trip |
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May
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$5,600
Deposit from*$1,400
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June
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$5,600
Deposit from*$1,400
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July
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$7,500
Deposit from*$1,900
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August
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$7,500
Deposit from*$1,900
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September
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$7,500
Deposit from*$1,900
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October
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$7,500
Deposit from*$1,900
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November
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$6,500
Deposit from*$1,600
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December
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$7,500
Deposit from*$1,900
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January
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$6,500
Deposit from*$1,600
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February
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$6,500
Deposit from*$1,600
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March
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$6,500
Deposit from*$1,600
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April
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
$5,600
Deposit from*$1,400
- plan your trip
Itinerary
Fly to Nairobi
Nairobi
On arriving into Jomo Kenyatta International airport you’ll be met by your driver and transferred to the Tamarind Tree Hotel for your overnight stay. Catch up on some sleep after your long-haul flight, before your safari adventure begins the following morning!
Accommodation: Tamarind Tree Hotel ( 1 night )Maasai Mara
After an early breakfast your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Wilson Airport. Feel your excitement build as you board a light aircraft to the Masai Mara. As you fly over, gaze down at the sweeping plains dotted with acacia trees, and as you descend see scatterings of giraffes and elephants ambling over the savannah. Upon arrival at the airstrip, your guide will greet you and game drive you to your home for the next 3 nights, Speke’s Camp. This authentic tented camp is positioned on a private concession bordering the main reserve and is close to the Musiara Swamp, which is teeming with wildlife.
After you have relished on a hearty lunch under the shade of an acacia tree, you will head out on your afternoon game drive. You’ll have the freedom to enjoy the Masai Mara at your own pace with your own private vehicle and guide. Watch a herd of jovial elephants playfully interacting at a waterhole. Wait in anticipation for a cheetah to begin a high-speed hunt as she prowls the savannah for prey. Feel the thundering power of the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest cross the Mara River and have your camera ready for some incredible photos without the obstruction of other guests in your vehicle. These are some of the astonishing wildlife sightings you could encounter throughout your 3 days here.
Diani
This morning after a final game drive and a leisurely breakfast at camp, you will be transferred to the airstrip in time for your flight to Diani Beach. Step off the plane and feel the tropical heat and refreshing ocean breeze as you are met by the hotel driver who will take you to Waterlovers Beach Resort. You’ll spend the next 5 nights in barefoot-beach bliss; step out on the beach and feel the unbelievably soft powdery white sand between your toes, take a dip in the azure ocean or sink into tranquillity by the pool with a cocktail in hand. Let your taste buds be tantalised by the mouth-watering cuisine at Waterlovers, which is a fusion of Mediterranean and Swahili flavours. If you’d like to venture out for the day, take a trip to the rich forests of the Shimba Hills Nature Reserve, where you may encounter forest adapted elephants or board a traditional dhow boat and enjoy sundowners in the evening sun. The choice is yours.
Accommodation: WaterLovers Beach Resort ( 5 nights )Fly Home
Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your holiday.
Your Hotels
When to visit
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
The only time to avoid Kenya is during the long rainy season in April and May. November is considered the short rainy season, however, these are less predictable and are much lighter. The best time of year to visit the Maasai Mara is during the Great Wildebeest Migration which tends to pass through the Mara between mid July to late October but game-viewing is great year-round as there is abundant resident wildlife.
The rainy season on the Kenyan Coast is generally during May and June. So from July onward the weather is gradually getting hotter and dryer until March/April when it reaches the high 90's (over 40 degrees C). Christmas/New Year is generally considered the peak season and the weather is lovely then with constant sunshine and gentle off shore breezes. If you want clear seas for diving then make your trip after August/Sept.
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your holiday.
Why Scott Dunn?
At Scott Dunn, we live and breathe travel. An insatiable appetite to discover the world runs through everything we do. We relish the planning and revel in the detail. We know it’s the smallest touches that make the biggest difference, and we stop at nothing to make every trip not only exceptional but totally unique.
- Every itinerary is crafted from scratch, based around exactly what’s important to you
- Packed full of unique experiences, hand-picked by our journeys team
- Expert local guides enrich your experience in every destination
- Your own dedicated Travel Specialist who will take care of every detail of your trip
- We have a 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- We offer flexibility and financial protection to give you total peace of mind