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9-Day Kenya Wild Safari and Diani Beach Tour — Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha - Nairobi

9-Day Kenya Wild Safari and Diani Beach Tour — Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

Nairobimoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

9 days

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers in average physical condition who can handle several short walks, boat rides, and getting in/out of safari vehicles; minimal hiking required.

Overview

From Nairobi’s skyline to Maasai Mara plains and Diani’s coral-splashed coast, this nine-day Kenyan circuit pairs game drives, cultural visits and beach time. Expect big wildlife moments, Rift Valley vistas and hands-on conservation stops.

9-Day Kenya Wild Safari and Diani Beach Tour — Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

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Wildlife

You step off the plane into air that smells of dust and jacaranda blossoms, and within an hour the city skyline gives way to acacia-dotted plains. This nine-day loop through Kenya is paced like a nature film: urban wildlife at Nairobi National Park on day one, the rose-streaked shores of Lake Nakuru, the wind-cut cliffs of Hell’s Gate, then the sweeping grasslands of the Maasai Mara before finishing with pale sand and coral at Diani Beach. It’s a contrast of ecosystems and rhythms—the city that hums, the Rift Valley that opens, the savannah that stretches, and the ocean that sighs.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Carry a reusable water bottle

Long game drives and transfers are dehydrating—fill up at lodges and carry at least 1–2 liters per person each day.

Sun protection is non-negotiable

Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and high-SPF sunscreen will keep you comfortable during midday drives and on the beach.

Layer for early mornings

Dawn game drives start cold; bring a light fleece or windbreaker you can remove as the sun warms the savannah.

Bring binoculars and a field guide app

Binoculars let you scan distant ridgelines and river bends; a bird app helps identify the over 400 species you might see.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • African lion
  • African elephant

History

The Rift Valley region has been inhabited for millennia; pastoral Maasai communities continue traditional grazing practices that shape the savannah landscape.

Conservation

Conservation efforts here range from elephant orphanages at David Sheldrick to community-run conservancies in the Mara and marine protection initiatives around Wasini; choose operators that support local programs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Binoculars (8x–10x)

Essential

Essential for spotting wildlife at distance and for birding during lake and delta visits.

Sturdy walking shoes

Essential

Comfortable, closed-toe shoes for lodge walks, short hikes and rocky viewpoints like Hell’s Gate.

High-SPF sunscreen & wide-brim hat

Essential

Protects you from intense equatorial sun during midday drives and beach days.

summer specific

Light rain jacket

Useful during short rains (March–May or November–December) and for cool early mornings.

fall specific