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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.

Rimma Muchnik
Rimma Muchnik

We had an amazing experience on the Maasai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid-Range Safari with Imara Africa Safaris. Booking and communication were smooth, professional, and hassle-free from beginning to end. The itinerary was exceptionally well organized, giving us plenty of time to enjoy each destination without feeling rushed. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure we had the best wildlife-viewing opportunities. His experience and sharp eye helped us spot an incredible variety of animals and birds. During our safari, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, African buffalo, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, thousands of wildebeest crossing during the spectacular Great Migration, gazelles, impalas, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles, ostriches, majestic eagles, vultures, and many other colorful bird species. Witnessing the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara was truly breathtaking and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We also enjoyed the beautiful scenery of Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha, which added a wonderful variety to the safari. The accommodations selected by Imara Africa Safaris were excellent. Every hotel and lodge was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with great food and friendly staff, making it easy to relax after exciting days of game drives. This safari exceeded all of our expectations. From the excellent planning and comfortable accommodations to the incredible wildlife encounters and exceptional guiding, everything was first class. I highly recommend Imara Africa Safaris and the Maasai Mara + Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid-Range Safari to anyone looking for an unforgettable Kenyan safari adventure.

Safari photo from Rimma Muchnik's review
949rimmam
949rimmam
Brooklyn, New York

Maasai Mara+ Lake Nakuru + Naivasha Mid Range Safari

Here’s an expanded and more engaging version of your review: Booking and communication with Imara Africa Safaris were smooth, professional, and hassle-free from beginning to end. The itinerary was exceptionally well organized, allowing us to experience the best of Kenya’s incredible wildlife and landscapes without feeling rushed. Our guide, Simone, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and always made sure we were comfortable and in the best position to observe wildlife. His expertise helped us spot an amazing variety of animals and birds. During our safari, we saw lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, buffalo, rhinoceroses, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest, gazelles, antelopes, warthogs, baboons, monkeys, crocodiles, ostriches, eagles, vultures, and many other beautiful bird species. The highlight of the trip was witnessing the spectacular Great Migration, which was truly breathtaking and an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience. The accommodations selected by Imara Africa Safaris were excellent. Every hotel and lodge was comfortable, clean, and offered wonderful hospitality, making the journey even more enjoyable after exciting days of game drives. This safari exceeded all of our expectations. I highly recommend Imara Africa Safaris to anyone looking for a well-organized, unforgettable safari adventure with exceptional service, expert guides, and incredible wildlife viewing.

Safari photo from 949rimmam's review
Kristian Reyes
Kristian Reyes

This safari has been nothing short of epic. When looking for a safari, Cate was very thorough - understood what we were looking for, asked good questions, understood our budget, and made us comfortable throughout the entire process. Once in Kenya, all of the details were well thought through - every ride, every meal, and we were able to truly maximize the limited time and budget that we had. We were able to experience so much, and our guide Simon answered every question we had, guided us safely through the different terrain and Kenyan traffic, and made sure everything was done to ensure that we experienced as many different animals as possible from several wonderful vantage points. We felt cared for though the whole process and appreciate Imara Africa for everything they did to make this safari a memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

Safari photo from Kristian Reyes's review
BackPacker325405
BackPacker325405
Dublin, Tri-Valley, California

Incredible trip!

This safari has been nothing short of epic. When looking for a safari, Cate was very thorough - understood what we were looking for, asked good questions, understood our budget, and made us comfortable throughout the entire process. Once in Kenya, all of the details were well thought through - every ride, every meal, and we were able to truly maximize the limited time and budget that we had. We were able to experience so much, and our guide Simon answered every question we had, guided us safely through the different terrain and Kenyan traffic, and made sure everything was done to ensure that we experienced as many different animals as possible from several wonderful vantage points. We felt cared for though the whole process and appreciate Imara Africa for everything they did to make this safari a memorable, once in a lifetime experience!

Safari photo from BackPacker325405'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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