Day 1
Arrival — Nairobi
Arrive JKIA. Transfer to Karen or Westlands.
Visit Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum.
Welcome dinner at The Talisman, Karen.
Itinerary detail
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Romance on the Coast & Bush
Golden savannah sunrises, private beach dinners, candlelit dhow cruises, and a UNESCO island frozen in time.
Duration
8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations
Maasai Mara, Diani, Lamu
Group size
2 (couple)
Best months
Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug, Oct
Est. budget
$4,000–$8,000 per couple
Highlights
Sunrises, private beach dinners, candlelit dhow cruises
Overview
This 8-night itinerary is designed for couples seeking the perfect balance of safari adventure and Indian Ocean luxury. Begin with an iconic Maasai Mara safari — hot air balloon rides, intimate bush dinners, and Big Five sightings — then transfer to Diani Beach for snorkelling, kite surfing, and candlelit evenings on the sand. End in Lamu, Kenya's most romantic island, where 700-year-old Swahili alleys, rooftop dinners, and private dhow sunset cruises create an unforgettable finale.
Day by day
Day 2
Fly to Maasai Mara
Fly Wilson → Mara (45 min). Champagne welcome.
Afternoon game drive — Big Five tracking.
Bush dinner under the stars.
Day 3
Hot Air Balloon Sunrise
Pre-dawn hot air balloon. Champagne bush breakfast.
Leisurely game drive. Spa treatments.
Sundowner at a private lookout. In-room romantic dinner.
Day 4
Mara → Diani Beach
Final morning game drive. Fly Mara → Diani.
Check in to beachfront resort. First walk on the beach.
Cocktails. Seafood dinner at The Sands at Nomad.
Day 5
Ocean & Reef
Kisite Marine Park snorkelling — sea turtles and dolphins.
Couple's spa — Swahili coconut oil massage.
Private candlelit beach dinner. Rose petals, champagne.
Day 6
Diani Leisure
Kite surfing or paddleboard on the lagoon.
Dhow sailing cruise along the coastline.
Dinner at Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant.
Day 7
Fly to Lamu
Fly Diani → Lamu. Boat transfer to island.
Settle in. Rooftop welcome chai.
Sunset dhow cruise. Swahili mezze dinner on board.
Day 8
Lamu Old Town
Guided Old Town walk — carved doors, the Fort, waterfront.
Afternoon rest. Shopping for Swahili crafts.
Rooftop dinner under the stars.
Day 9
Departure
Final breakfast. Last dhow ride to Manda Airport.
Fly Lamu → Nairobi. International connection.