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Coast → Safari → Nairobi

Kenya Beach to Nairobi Safaris

Turn your coastal transfer into the adventure of a lifetime. Safari through world-famous national parks on your way to the capital.

Don't Just Transfer — Safari Your Way Home

The Kenya coast has enchanted you — the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, the swaying palms of Diani Beach, the Swahili culture of Mombasa. But now it's time to head back to Nairobi. Why waste that journey on a bus or a flight when you could turn it into the greatest road trip in Africa?

Our Beach to Nairobi Safari Tours pick you up directly from your coastal resort — whether you're in Diani, Mombasa, Kilifi, Malindi, or Watamu — and navigate you through Kenya's most legendary wildlife parks. From the red-dust elephant herds of Tsavo East to the snow-capped Kilimanjaro views of Amboseli, from the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru to the big-cat capital of the Masai Mara — every kilometre reveals a new chapter of your African story.

Choose from 3 to 9-day safari packages covering up to 8 national parks, all in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep with a professional English-speaking guide. We handle everything — park fees, accommodation, meals, and logistics — so you just focus on the wildlife drama unfolding outside your window.

How to Travel

Three ways to begin your coast-to-Nairobi adventure

Road Safari

Private 4x4 Land Cruiser from your beach hotel through the national parks to Nairobi. The classic way.

SGR + Safari Combo

Madaraka Express from Mombasa to Voi or Mtito Andei station, then continue by 4x4 through the parks.

Fly & Drive

Fly from the coast to the Masai Mara, then drive through the Rift Valley and parks to Nairobi.

How Many Days Do You Have?

Choose a pace that suits your schedule

3–4

Short & Sweet — Tsavo & Amboseli

Perfect for adding a safari taste to your beach holiday. Drive through the legendary Tsavo parks with their famous red elephants, then head to Amboseli for Kilimanjaro views before arriving in Nairobi.

Parks: Tsavo East • Tsavo West • Amboseli

5–6

The Explorer — Add the Rift Valley

Expand your adventure to include the Great Rift Valley. After Tsavo and Amboseli, discover the flamingo-lined shores of Lake Nakuru, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Naivasha, and walk among giraffes on Crescent Island.

Parks: Tsavo East • Tsavo West • Amboseli • Lake Naivasha • Lake Nakuru

7–9

The Ultimate — Beach to Mara to Nairobi

The complete Kenya experience. From the Indian Ocean to the Masai Mara — witness the Big Five, the Great Migration (seasonal), and Kenya's most diverse landscapes. This is the road trip of a lifetime.

Parks: Tsavo East • Tsavo West • Amboseli • Lake Naivasha • Lake Nakuru • Hell's Gate • Masai Mara

COAST → NAIROBI

Beach to Nairobi Safari Packages

Safari through the parks, end in Nairobi — the most exciting way to travel from the coast to the capital

6 Packages

4-Day Diani to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo & Amboseli Highlights
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4-Day Diani to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo & Amboseli Highlights

Tsavo West National Park • Amboseli National Park

  • Pick up direct from your Diani Beach hotel
  • Explore Tsavo West and Mzima Springs
  • See the elephants of Amboseli
From

$990 /person

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3-Day Coast to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo East & West
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3-Day Coast to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo East & West

Tsavo East National Park • Tsavo West National Park

  • Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
  • Tsavo East — red elephants, Lugard Falls & Galana River
  • Tsavo West — Mzima Springs & Shetani Lava Flow
From

$560 /person

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5-Day Coast to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli & Lake Nakuru
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5-Day Coast to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli & Lake Nakuru

Tsavo East National Park • Amboseli National Park • Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
  • Tsavo East — red elephants & the Galana River
  • Amboseli — elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
From

$1020 /person

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6-Day Beach to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha & Nakuru
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6-Day Beach to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha & Nakuru

Tsavo East National Park • Tsavo West National Park • Amboseli National Park

  • Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
  • Tsavo East — red elephants & Galana River
  • Tsavo West — Mzima Springs & Shetani Lava Flow
From

$1250 /person

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7-Day Coast to Masai Mara to Nairobi Safari
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7-Day Coast to Masai Mara to Nairobi Safari

Tsavo East National Park • Amboseli National Park • Lake Naivasha

  • Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
  • Tsavo East — red elephants, Lugard Falls & Galana River
  • Amboseli — elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
From

$1450 /person

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9-Day Ultimate Coast to Nairobi Safari | 8 Parks
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9-Day Ultimate Coast to Nairobi Safari | 8 Parks

Tsavo East National Park • Tsavo West National Park • Amboseli National Park

  • Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
  • Tsavo East — red elephants, Lugard Falls & Galana River
  • Tsavo West — Mzima Springs & Shetani Lava Flow
From

$1860 /person

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DIANI → PARKS → DIANI

Diani Round-Trip Safaris

Multi-day wildlife adventures from your beach resort — explore the parks and return to the coast

8 Packages

2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Diani Beach | Big Five Tour
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2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Diani Beach | Big Five Tour

Tsavo East National Park

  • Start and end at your Diani Beach hotel
  • Explore Tsavo East, Kenya's largest park
  • Search for the famous red dust elephants
From

$360 /person

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3-Day Amboseli Safari from Diani Beach | Elephants & Kilimanjaro
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3-Day Amboseli Safari from Diani Beach | Elephants & Kilimanjaro

Amboseli National Park

  • Start and end in Diani Beach
  • Scenic drive or optional short flight
  • Incredible views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
From

$780 /person

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5-Day Coastal Wildlife Safari from Diani | Parks & Beach
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5-Day Coastal Wildlife Safari from Diani | Parks & Beach

Tsavo East National Park • Amboseli National Park • Tsavo West National Park

  • Pick up & drop off in Diani Beach
  • Unique Salt Lick Game Sanctuary
  • Tsavo West & East red elephants
From

$1030 /person

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3-Day Tsavo East & West Safari to Diani Beach | Wildlife
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3-Day Tsavo East & West Safari to Diani Beach | Wildlife

Tsavo East National Park • Tsavo West National Park

  • Red elephant herds of Tsavo East
  • Mzima Springs underwater hippo viewing
  • Lugard Falls and the Galana River
From

$540 /person

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5-Day Mara & Amboseli Safari to Diani | Bush & Beach
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5-Day Mara & Amboseli Safari to Diani | Bush & Beach

Masai Mara National Reserve • Amboseli National Park

  • Big Five game viewing in the Masai Mara
  • Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli
  • Amboseli's famous elephant super-herds
From

$770 /person

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5-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari to Diani Beach | Big Five
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5-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari to Diani Beach | Big Five

Amboseli National Park • Tsavo West National Park • Tsavo East National Park

  • Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
  • Mzima Springs crystal-clear pools in Tsavo West
  • Red elephants and Lugard Falls in Tsavo East
From

$740 /person

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6-Day Kenya Grand Safari to Diani Beach | Bush & Beach
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6-Day Kenya Grand Safari to Diani Beach | Bush & Beach

Lake Nakuru National Park • Masai Mara National Reserve • Amboseli National Park

  • Rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru
  • Big Five in the Masai Mara
  • Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli
From

$950 /person

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2-Day Tsavo East & West Safari from Diani | Game Drives
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2-Day Tsavo East & West Safari from Diani | Game Drives

Tsavo East National Park • Tsavo West National Park

  • Red-dusted elephants of Tsavo East
  • Lugard Falls rock formations
  • Mzima Springs hippo viewing
From

$380 /person

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NAIROBI → PARKS → DIANI BEACH

Safari + Beach Packages

Start in Nairobi, safari through the parks, and finish on the beautiful sands of Diani Beach

8 Packages

3-Day Amboseli Safari to Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Combo
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3-Day Amboseli Safari to Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Combo

Amboseli National Park

  • Pick up in Nairobi, drop off in Diani Beach
  • Spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro views
  • Massive elephant herds in Amboseli
From

$650 /person

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4-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari to Diani | Bush & Beach
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4-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari to Diani | Bush & Beach

Amboseli National Park • Tsavo West National Park • Tsavo East National Park

  • Amboseli elephants & Kilimanjaro
  • Tsavo West landscapes & Mzima Springs
  • Tsavo East red elephants
From

$970 /person

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10-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Holiday
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10-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Holiday

Masai Mara National Reserve • Amboseli National Park • Lake Nakuru National Park

  • Nairobi, Nakuru, Naivasha, & Masai Mara
  • Amboseli & Tsavo West exploration
  • 4-day beach relaxation in Diani
From

$2140 /person

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7-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Adventure
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7-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Adventure

Masai Mara National Reserve

  • 3 days exploring Masai Mara
  • Flight from Mara to Diani Beach
  • 4 days relaxing on pristine white sands
From

$2050 /person

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7-Day Masai Mara & Diani Beach Safari | Bush & Beach
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7-Day Masai Mara & Diani Beach Safari | Bush & Beach

Masai Mara National Reserve • Diani Beach

  • The perfect bush and beach combination — wildlife then relaxation
  • 3 days in the Masai Mara for Great Migration and big cats
  • 3 days on Diani Beach — Kenya's premier white-sand paradise
From

$2030 /person

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7-Day Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Safari
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7-Day Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Safari

Amboseli National Park • Tsavo East National Park • Diani Beach

  • Amboseli — elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Tsavo East — Kenya's largest park with famous 'red elephants'
  • Diani Beach — Africa's leading beach destination
From

$1590 /person

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10-Day Kenya Bush & Beach Safari | Mara, Amboseli & Diani
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10-Day Kenya Bush & Beach Safari | Mara, Amboseli & Diani

Masai Mara National Reserve • Lake Nakuru National Park • Amboseli National Park

  • Kenya's best bush and beach — 7 days safari + 3 days Indian Ocean
  • Masai Mara for the Great Migration
  • Amboseli for Kilimanjaro elephants
From

$2810 /person

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12-Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday | Ultimate Bush & Beach
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12-Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday | Ultimate Bush & Beach

Samburu National Reserve • Ol Pejeta Conservancy • Masai Mara National Reserve

  • 12 days covering Kenya's best parks + Indian Ocean beach paradise
  • Samburu, Ol Pejeta, Masai Mara, Amboseli + Diani Beach
  • See the last 2 northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta
From

$3440 /person

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Want a Different Route or Duration?

Every safari can be customized — choose your parks, your duration, and your accommodation style. We'll craft the perfect route for you.

🚄 SGR Madaraka Express — Train + Safari Combo

Combine Kenya's modern railway with a road safari for the ultimate transport experience. Take the Madaraka Express from Mombasa Terminus (Miritini) and alight at Voi or Mtito Andei, where your 4x4 Land Cruiser and guide will be waiting.

RouteDepartsArrives
Nairobi → Mombasa08:00 AM1:00 PM
Mombasa → Nairobi08:00 AM1:00 PM
Mtito Andei → Mombasa~10:51 AM~2:00 PM
Voi → Mombasa~12:08 PM~2:00 PM

Classes: Economy & First Class. Book via Madaraka Express app or KRC website. Mombasa Terminus (Miritini) → Diani: ~1.5–2 hrs via Likoni Ferry.

Your Safari, Your Style

Choose the accommodation tier that matches your taste

Economy

Quality lodges and tented camps that deliver excellent value. All the essentials for an unforgettable safari at affordable rates.

Comfort

Well-appointed lodges with swimming pools, spacious rooms, and excellent dining. The sweet spot between value and indulgence.

Luxury

Premium lodges and tented camps with stunning views, gourmet cuisine, spa facilities, and personalised service.

Custom

Mix and match accommodation styles, add extra parks, extend your stay — we'll build the perfect safari tailored to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Safari Your Way to Nairobi?

Tell us your coastal resort, your dates, and how many days you have — we'll craft the perfect route through Kenya's greatest parks.

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