6-Day Big Cat Encounters & Coastal Escape – Masai Mara & Diani Beach
This 6-day midrange group safari delivers the perfect blend of wildlife excellence, cultural color, and mountain tranquility.
Begin with two thrilling days in the iconic Masai Mara, where lions rule golden plains and endless wildlife encounters await.
Return to Nairobi’s vibrant city life before heading into the cool, scenic highlands of Mt Kenya, a place of deep forests, waterfalls, and peaceful nature trails.
Crafted with the signature Benuki Safaris experience — comfort without luxury pricing, adventure without compromise, and a warm, friendly atmosphere ideal for group travelers.
Tour Highlights
🦁 Two immersive safari days in Masai Mara – Big Cats, elephants, and endless plains
🏨 Stylish midrange lodges & tented camps
🌄 Mt Kenya forest & waterfall explorations
🏙️ Nairobi cultural city experience
🚐 Safari-customized vehicle with pop-up roof
🎒 Designed for groups, friends, families & organized travel clubs
🐦 Birdlife, nature walks & scenic photography
Tour Map
Tour Features
Accommodations
This tour uses comfortable mid-range, Luxury, or Budget lodges and tented camps.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Private tour
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Family Friendly
This tour accepts families with kids from 0 years.
Day 1
Nairobi ➜ Masai Mara National Reserve
Leave Nairobi as the dawn paints the sky gold, descending into the sweeping escarpments of the Great Rift Valley.
By early afternoon, the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara welcome you ,a kingdom of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and wandering herds.
After lunch at your midrange lodge or tented camp, your first game drive begins.
The air smells of wild sage, birds call from acacia trees, and predators begin to stir.
As the sun sets, return for dinner under the stars ,the perfect start to your safari.
Nairobi ➜ Masai Mara National Reserve
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Transport: 4×4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 2
Full Day Game Drive at Masai Mara National Reserve
Today, you dive deep into one of the world’s most spectacular wilderness ecosystems.
Lions lounge in golden grass, elephants cross the plains in quiet processions, and if you visit between July and October, the Great Migration rumbles across the savannah.
Break for a picnic lunch along the Mara River, where hippos grunt in the water and crocodiles sun themselves on the banks.
Optional Add,On:
Hot Air Balloon Safari ,drift above the plains at sunrise and toast the morning with champagne.
Return to camp for a fire,lit dinner and stories of the wild.
Accommodation
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Day 3
Masai Mara → Nairobi → Diani Beach
Enjoy breakfast and a final morning game drive ,a last chance for a leopard sighting or a peaceful moment beside the hippo pools.
Afterwards, depart by road back to Nairobi for your scheduled domestic flight to Ukunda (Diani).
Upon arrival, meet our Diani representative for your transfer to Leopard Beach Resort & Spa.
The afternoon is yours ,swim in warm turquoise waters, wander soft white sand, or unwind in a hammock as the Indian Ocean glows into evening. Dinner features signature coastal flavors.
Accommodation
Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
Day 4 & 5
Diani: Reef Mornings, Island Evenings & Choice Adventures
Two slow, sun-kissed days unfold on Diani’s world,famous beach.
Mornings invite barefoot beach walks, reef snorkeling, and clear-lagoon swimming.
Afternoons bring pure relaxation: lounge by the pool, book a spa treatment, or enjoy coastal breezes from your room.
Optional ocean adventures (extra cost):
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Deep-sea diving
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Jet-ski or windsurfing
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Snorkeling safaris
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Kayaking & kitesurfing
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Traditional dhow sunset cruise
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Full-day Wasini Island marine excursion
Diani offers effortless rest or unlimited adventure ,your choice.
Accommodation
Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
Day 6
Flight from Ukunda Airstrip to Jomo Kenyattta iInternational Airport
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Nairobi.
On arrival at Wilson or JKIA, meet our Nairobi team for your drop-off ,either at JKIA for your international departure or your chosen city hotel.
Carry home the warmth of Diani’s breezes, memories of lions on the hunt, and the unmistakable calm that only Kenya can give.
Accommodation
No Accommodation (End of Tour)
Important to know
The prices below are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026.
Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday.
There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.
Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary.
Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.
Rates Per Person
Landcruiser rates per Person
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Tour Van rates per Person
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