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Safari + Beach Combos

Kenya Safari + Beach Bliss

Pair the Big Five with white-sand beaches. We combine the Masai Mara and Amboseli with Diani, Watamu or Zanzibar into one seamless, tailor-made trip — flights, transfers and all. Plan your safari + beach today.

KATO bondedBush & beach, one tripWe run our own safaris
10–14
Ideal days
2-in-1
Safari + beach
1 hr
Flight to coast
Big Five safariDiani · Watamu · ZanzibarSeamless internal flightsTailor-made for you

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KATO bonded, TRA licensed and rated by real travellers on Google & TripAdvisor.

KATO Bonded Member

Kenya Association of Tour Operators

TRA Licensed Operator

Tourism Regulatory Authority of Kenya

Santa Imara Africa Safaris Limited (trading as Imara Africa Safaris) · Registered in Nairobi, Kenya. Our KATO bonded-member number and TRA licence details appear on the official certificate above — click to view and verify.

How do you combine a Kenya safari with a beach holiday?

The classic formula is 3–5 days on safari, then 3–5 days on the beach. You safari in the Masai Mara and/or Amboseli, then take a short flight to the coast — Diani Beach (south of Mombasa), Watamu (marine park and turtles) or Zanzibar (spice island, Stone Town and reefs). A 10–14 day trip is ideal. We handle every flight, transfer and visa so the two halves connect effortlessly.

3–5 d
On safari
Mara & Amboseli
3–5 d
On the beach
Diani / Watamu / Zanzibar
~1 hr
Bush to beach
Quick internal flights
KATO
Bonded operator
One trip, protected

Sample Itineraries

Safari + beach itineraries

Popular combinations — tap a length. Swap the beach for Diani, Watamu or Zanzibar; everything is customisable.

Masai Mara + Diani Beach

Big cats in the Mara, then warm Indian Ocean water at Kenya's favourite beach.

from ~$2,600 pp
  1. Day 1

    Arrive Nairobi

    Welcome and overnight; trip briefing.

  2. Day 2–4

    Masai Mara

    Three days of Big Five and big-cat game drives.

  3. Day 5

    Fly to Diani

    Flight via Mombasa to Diani Beach; settle into your beach resort.

  4. Day 6–7

    Diani Beach

    White sand, snorkelling, dhow cruises and spa days.

  5. Day 8

    Departure

    Beach morning, then transfer for your flight home.

Why Combine Both

Why a safari + beach trip works so well

The best of both worlds

Adrenaline and wildlife first, then total relaxation — the perfect balance for a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

Quick, easy connections

Short internal flights link the bush and the coast — no long drives, more time enjoying both.

Three coast options

Choose Diani's resorts, Watamu's marine park or Zanzibar's spice-island culture and reefs.

Great for couples & families

Wind down after game drives with pools, snorkelling and warm, shallow water for kids.

One operator, one trip

We arrange the whole journey — safari, flights, transfers, beach — so nothing falls through the cracks.

Licensed & protected

KATO bonded and TRA licensed, with 24/7 support across both the bush and beach legs.

Choose Your Coast

Diani, Watamu or Zanzibar?

Each beach has its own character. Pick one to see what suits your style.

Diani Beach

Kenya · resorts

Kenya's most popular beach — a long stretch of powder-white sand with resorts for every budget, watersports and easy access from the Mara via Mombasa.

Beach quality5/5
Resort choice5/5
Ease from safari5/5
Family-friendly5/5
White sandWatersportsEasy connectionAll budgets

What It Costs

Safari + beach price guide

Per person, per day sharing across the whole trip — safari days run higher than beach days, so the blended rate sits below a pure safari.

Mid-range

$300–$450 / day

Comfortable safari camps plus a solid beach resort with breakfast.

Luxury

$550–$900 / day

Premium camps and a 4–5★ beach resort, half or full board.

Ultra-luxury

$1,000+ / day

Exclusive camps and barefoot-luxury beach villas, private transfers.

A 10–12 day safari + beach trip typically runs $3,500–$6,000 per person mid-range. Internal flights are included in our quotes — we'll itemise everything clearly.

Meet Your Team

The real people who plan & run your safari

From the consultants who design your itinerary to the born-and-raised, professionally certified guides behind the wheel — not a faceless call centre.

Lewis Munuhe — Founder & Director at Imara Africa Safaris

Lewis Munuhe

Team

Founder & Director

Lewis Munuhe is the Director and Owner of Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. He leads the company with a passion for authentic African travel, personalized safari planning, wildlife experiences, and exceptional guest service.

EnglishSwahili
Wendy Muri — Marketing • Director • Safari Curator at Imara Africa Safaris

Wendy Muri

Team

Marketing • Director • Safari Curator

Wendy Muri is the Marketing Director and Safari Curator at Imara Africa Safaris, combining strategic brand leadership with a passion for crafting exceptional African travel experiences. She specializes in designing authentic safari journeys that connect travelers with Africa's wildlife, cultures, and breathtaking landscapes while ensuring every itinerary reflects the highest standards of service and personalization.

EnglishSwahili
Catherine Wairimu — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Catherine Wairimu

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Catherine Wairimu is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, helping travelers plan personalized African safari experiences rooted in wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Ian Mwangi — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Ian Mwangi

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Ian Mwangi is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, helping travelers plan personalized African safari experiences shaped around wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Lincoln Kinyua — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Lincoln Kinyua

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Lincoln Kinyua is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. He helps travelers design personalized journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic African adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Eunice Mutua — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Eunice Mutua

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Eunice Mutua is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. She helps travelers create personalized African journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Susan Muthoni — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Susan Muthoni

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Susan Muthoni is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. She helps travelers plan personalized African journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Faith Njeri — Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris

Faith Njeri

Team

Safari Curator • Sales & Marketing

Faith Njeri is a Safari Curator in Sales & Marketing at Imara Africa Safaris, specializing in tailor-made safaris across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. She helps travelers plan personalized African journeys filled with wildlife, culture, comfort, and authentic adventure.

EnglishSwahili
Simon Kimani Waithaka — Senoir Tour Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Simon Kimani Waithaka

Guide

Senoir Tour Guide

Simon Kimani Waithaka is a Professional Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, offering expert wildlife guiding, guest care, and destination knowledge for tailor-made safari experiences across East Africa.

15+ yrsEnglishSwahili
Patrick Maranga — Senior Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Patrick Maranga

Guide

Senior Safari Guide

Patrick Maranga is a Senior Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, offering expert wildlife guiding, destination knowledge, and personalized guest care on tailor-made safari experiences across East Africa.

16+ yrsEnglishSwahili
Ken Waihenya — Professional Mountain Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Ken Waihenya

Guide

Professional Mountain Guide

Ken Waihenya is a Mountain Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, helping travelers enjoy safe, scenic, and memorable trekking experiences across East Africa. He brings strong outdoor guiding, route awareness, guest care, and adventure travel support to mountain journeys and safari extensions.

15+ yrsEnglishSwahili
Edward Mathu — Professional Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris

Edward Mathu

Guide

Professional Safari Guide

Edward Mathu is a Professional Safari Guide at Imara Africa Safaris, offering knowledgeable wildlife guiding, warm guest care, and personalized safari experiences across East Africa.

12+ yrsEnglishSwahili

Our Own Fleet

Travel in our own 4×4 safari vehicles

We own and maintain our fleet — custom-built Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, charging, fridges and window seats for every guest. No sub-contracted transport.

4×4 Safari Land Cruiser — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

4×4 Safari Land Cruiser

Toyota 78 Series — Game Drive Specialist

7 - 8 guestsGuaranteed window seatUSB charging portsCool box
4×4 Safari Van — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

4×4 Safari Van

Toyota HiAce Custom — Budget-Friendly Explorer

6–7 guestsPop-up roof hatchSliding windowsUSB charging ports
Open-Sided Land Cruiser — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Open-Sided Land Cruiser

Photographer's Dream — Unobstructed Views

4–6 guestsFully open sidesTiered seatingBean bag supports
Overland Safari Truck — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Overland Safari Truck

Group Expedition Vehicle — Multi-Country Adventures

12–24 guestsElevated seatingOnboard kitchenCamping storage
Mini Bus / Rosa Bus — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Mini Bus / Rosa Bus

Rosa / Coaster — Large Group Transfers

15–30 guestsAir-conditionedReclining seatsLarge luggage compartment
Land Cruiser Prado / V8 — Imara Africa Safaris game-drive vehicle

Land Cruiser Prado / V8

Luxury Transfer — VIP Experience

4–6 guestsLeather interiorPowerful A/C4WD suspension

Verified Reviews

What travellers actually say

Real, verified reviews synced directly from TripAdvisor and Google — not testimonials we wrote ourselves.

Hassan aljaber
Hassan aljaber

What an amazing experience. From the booking, to the airport, flexibility, activities, and most importantly our excellent guide Symon. Eunice was amazing with flexibility and booking, she was able to provide me with my exact needs and wants for the whole trip. We were able to experience all we wanted, and so much more. We spent 7 days in Kenya, one night in lake Naivasha, 2 nights in Amboseli, and finally 3 nights in Maasai Mara. We got to experience all the classic safari experiences, and so so so much more. Our guide Symon was spectacular, and was able to get us views of everything. With Symon, we were able to see the big 5, cheetas, and all the animals on our bucket list, and a lot of other unique sightings, such as a cheetah hunt, lions cubs feeding, and the rare twin baby elephants. We started our trip with a boat safari, crescent island, and a horse riding safari. We also had a quad bike safari in hells gate. Then in Amboseli and Maasai Mara, we got to see so many animals thanks to Symon.

Safari photo from Hassan aljaber's review
Jo
Jo

Cannot recommend Imara and our guide Jesse enough! My friend and I did a private tour of Naivasha, Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Imara organised everything from accommodation to lunches and all guided activities, and of course wonderful game drives in the Mara. We were incredibly lucky to be guided by Jesse throughout. He is an excellent driver and very experienced guide, who knew exactly where to take us so we could see all the big 5, the ugly 5 and everything in between, in just a few days. We felt completely safe and had fun as a team of three spotting wildlife. We never felt rushed or bored, it was the perfect balance of interesting things to discover and enough downtime to not feel tired by the end. The car was fully equipped with everything we needed, from WiFi and plugs to cold water in the fridge.

Safari photo from Jo's review
Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson

My wife and I spent four days in the Maasai Mara on our honeymoon, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience than what Imara Africa Safaris provided! Our guide, Simon, was absolutely fantastic. He picked us up from the airstrip and drove us throughout the park for all four days. His knowledge of the park and its wildlife was seriously impressive. One of the highlights was watching him have a quick conversation with another guide, drive a few kilometers, and somehow find three male lions resting under a tree before any other vehicles had arrived. It was amazing to see just how well he knew the park and the animals. Every day we went out, we saw an incredible variety of wildlife. We were lucky enough to spot a leopard, which is relatively rare to see, along with many lions, zebras, buffalo, giraffes, and some amazing close encounters with elephants. What I loved most was how natural and immersive the experience felt. There were moments when it genuinely felt like we were sharing the environment with the animals rather than just observing them, like you would at a zoo. Those were some of the most memorable parts of the entire trip. Simon was also an incredibly skilled driver, confidently navigating some pretty difficult terrain, including river crossings. He seemed to know every corner of the park and was often giving advice to other guides as well. He knew so much about the animals, frequently pointing out individual family members and explaining their roles and relationships. Another highlight was the picnic breakfasts and lunches he set up for us in beautiful spots under the trees. Those moments were really special and made our honeymoon even more memorable. Wendy and the rest of the Imara Africa Safaris team were wonderful as well. Every part of our trip was thoughtfully planned and perfectly organized, so we never had to worry about a thing and could just enjoy the experience. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari experience. A huge thank you to Simon, Wendy, and the entire team! We’ll absolutely be reaching out to Imara Africa Safaris again for our next trip to Africa!

Safari photo from Brian Thompson's review

One operator for the whole trip — no reseller

Safari-plus-beach trips have many moving parts: parks, internal flights, transfers, two or three properties, sometimes two countries. Booking through a reseller adds a markup and a risky hand-off between suppliers. We coordinate the entire journey ourselves, so the bush and beach legs connect seamlessly.

We run the safari and arrange the beach ourselves
All internal flights & transfers coordinated by us
No agent markup across multiple suppliers
One contact for safari, flights and beach
Smooth handovers — nothing falls through the cracks
KATO bonded — your whole trip is protected
The magic of a safari-and-beach trip is in the joins — the flight that lands you on the coast the same afternoon you leave the Mara. We obsess over those connections so your holiday flows from adrenaline to total relaxation without a single stressful gap.
The Imara Africa Safaris Team, Bush & beach planners, Nairobi
The Imara Africa Safaris Team
Bush & beach planners, Nairobi

Ready-Made Itineraries

Safari + beach itineraries

Popular starting points — every itinerary is fully customisable to your dates, pace and budget.

Safari + Beach FAQ

Safari + beach questions, answered

Timing, which coast, flights, visas, safety, costs and how the two halves connect.

Ten to fourteen days is ideal — roughly 3–5 days on safari and 3–5 on the beach, plus arrival and departure. That's enough to see the wildlife properly and still have genuine downtime on the coast. We can compress it into 8 days or extend it if you have more time.

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Tell us your dates and whether you fancy Diani, Watamu or Zanzibar, and we'll design one seamless trip — flights and all — with honest pricing and no obligation.

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