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Mara Mornings, Diani Evenings

A honeymoon with private safari drives, warm beach days and time together.

  1. 1Nairobi
  2. 2Maasai Mara
  3. 3Diani Beach

From, per person~US$3,880

Designed by @snuck Shaped around your dates No payment to ask

Best Jan, Feb and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights together in a small Mara camp, then four nights at a small, stylish beach hotel in Diani. Private wildlife drives, a candlelit dinner and free time by the sea give you plenty of time together.

Length
9 nights
Route
Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Diani Beach…
Best time
Jan, Feb and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
Honeymooners who want wildlife and relaxed beach time

Why you'll love it

  1. Three nights in a small safari camp
  2. Private wildlife drives for your group only
  3. Four nights at a small, stylish beach hotel
  4. A private candlelit dinner
  5. A guided reef outing when sea conditions allow
  6. A final Nairobi night before flying home

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Nairobi

    Your private driver takes you to a comfortable, small hotel with its own style. Settle in with a quiet afternoon and an early night.

    • Stay: Premium small, stylish hotel in Karen, Nairobi
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 45–90 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Fly to the Mara

    Fly from Wilson Airport to the Mara and meet your private guide. Have lunch at camp, then head out together for your first wildlife drive.

    • Stay: Small premium tented camp inside Maasai Mara National Reserve
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 30–60 minutes; scheduled flight, 45–90 minutes; private airstrip transfer, 30–90 minutes

  3. Day 3

    Morning Among the Herds

    Start early to look for wildlife and have a picnic breakfast where allowed. Return to camp for a relaxed lunch and a rest before your afternoon wildlife drive.

    • Stay: Small premium tented camp inside Maasai Mara National Reserve
    • Getting there: Private 4x4 wildlife drives, about 4–6 hours total

  4. Day 4

    Explore the Mara Together

    Spend the morning looking for wildlife with your guide, stopping longer at sightings that interest you. Choose another wildlife drive in the afternoon or relax at camp.

    • Stay: Small premium tented camp inside Maasai Mara National Reserve
    • Getting there: Private 4x4 wildlife drives, about 3–6 hours total, as you prefer

  5. Day 5

    From Plains to Beach

    Fly to Ukunda with a connection at Wilson Airport arranged in advance. Your driver meets you for the short journey to Diani. The evening is free.

    • Stay: 4–5 star small, stylish beachfront hotel at Diani Beach
    • Getting there: Private airstrip transfer, 30–90 minutes; scheduled flights via Wilson, allow 4–6 hours including connection; private coastal transfer, 15–40 minutes

  6. Day 6

    Beach Time and Candlelit Dinner

    Enjoy breakfast, then spend the day on the beach, by the pool or on your terrace. A private candlelit dinner is arranged at the hotel, with a sheltered setting if needed.

    • Stay: 4–5 star small, stylish beachfront hotel at Diani Beach

  7. Day 7

    A Morning at the Reef

    Take a private guided boat outing to a suitable local reef, with snorkelling planned around the tides and sea conditions. The afternoon is free. If the weather is unsafe, the outing will be rescheduled or refunded.

    • Stay: 4–5 star small, stylish beachfront hotel at Diani Beach
    • Getting there: Private local transfers, about 15–40 minutes each way; boat outing, about 2–3 hours

  8. Day 8

    Another Day by the Sea

    Enjoy a full day at the hotel without an early alarm. Walk along the beach when the tide allows, take your time over lunch or book an optional spa treatment.

    • Stay: 4–5 star small, stylish beachfront hotel at Diani Beach

  9. Day 9

    Back to Nairobi

    After breakfast, travel to Ukunda for your flight to Wilson Airport. Settle into your Nairobi hotel and enjoy a relaxed final evening before tomorrow's international flight.

    • Stay: Premium small, stylish hotel in Karen, Nairobi
    • Getting there: Private coastal transfer, 15–40 minutes; scheduled flight, about 1–1.5 hours; private hotel transfer, 30–60 minutes

  10. Day 10

    Fly Home

    Have breakfast and spend a little time at the hotel before checkout. Your private driver takes you to the international airport in time for your flight home.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 45–90 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 1 night · day 1Premium small, stylish hotel in Karen, Nairobi
  2. 3 nights · days 2 to 4Small premium tented camp inside Maasai Mara National Reserve
  3. 4 nights · days 5 to 84–5 star small, stylish beachfront hotel at Diani Beach
  4. 1 night · day 9Premium small, stylish hotel in Karen, Nairobi

When to go

  1. Jangood time to go
  2. Febgood time to go
  3. Mar
  4. Apr
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Jan, Feb and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Nine nights in premium stays, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast; lunch and dinner also included in the Mara
  • Diani dinners, including one private candlelit dinner
  • Scheduled Nairobi–Mara, Mara–Wilson–Ukunda and Ukunda–Nairobi flights
  • Domestic airport taxes and private ground transfers
  • Private safari 4x4 and English-speaking driver-guide
  • Wildlife drives, reserve entry fees and picnic breakfast as listed
  • Private guided reef outing with snorkelling equipment
  • Drinking water during transfers and safaris

Not included

  • International flights
  • Entry authorisation fees
  • Travel insurance and personal medical costs
  • Nairobi lunches and dinners
  • Diani lunches
  • Drinks, tips and personal purchases
  • Spa treatments and hot-air balloon flights
  • Applicable Indian GST and TCS

Good to know

  • The starting price is per person, with two adults sharing a room, for selected quieter weeks. Honeymoon suites and festive dates cost extra.
  • Confirm the connecting flights to the coast before booking. Scheduled safari flights may stop along the way and require soft bags.
  • Swimming and snorkelling at Diani depend on tides and weather. Request vegetarian or Jain meals in advance.

Before you go to Kenya

Capital:
Nairobi
Languages:
English, Swahili
Currency:
KES

Questions

How many days is the Mara Mornings, Diani Evenings trip?

9 nights and 10 days: Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Diani Beach, Nairobi.

How much does it cost?

From ₹3,65,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Jan, Feb and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Nine nights in premium stays, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast; lunch and dinner also included in the Mara, Diani dinners, including one private candlelit dinner, Scheduled Nairobi–Mara, Mara–Wilson–Ukunda and Ukunda–Nairobi flights, Domestic airport taxes and private ground transfers, Private safari 4x4 and English-speaking driver-guide, Wildlife drives, reserve entry fees and picnic breakfast as listed, Private guided reef outing with snorkelling equipment, Drinking water during transfers and safaris.

What is not included?

International flights, Entry authorisation fees, Travel insurance and personal medical costs, Nairobi lunches and dinners, Diani lunches, Drinks, tips and personal purchases, Spa treatments and hot-air balloon flights, Applicable Indian GST and TCS.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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