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.
8 National Parks on Your Route
Visit one, two, or all of them — then we finish your tour in Nairobi
Tsavo East National Park
Famous red elephants & vast savannah
Tsavo West National Park
Mzima Springs & volcanic landscapes
Amboseli National Park
Kilimanjaro views & elephant herds
Lake Nakuru National Park
Flamingos, rhinos & acacia forests
Lake Naivasha
Boat safaris & Crescent Island walks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Big cats & Great Migration
Hell's Gate National Park
Cycling, hiking & gorge walks
Shimba Hills Reserve
Sable antelope & coastal forests
How Many Days Do You Have?
Choose a pace that suits your schedule
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
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
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
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
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
$990 /person
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
$560 /person
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
$1020 /person
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
$1250 /person

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
$1450 /person

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
$1860 /person
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
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
$360 /person
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
$780 /person
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
$1030 /person
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
$540 /person
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
$770 /person
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
$740 /person
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
$950 /person
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
$380 /person
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
Amboseli National Park
- Pick up in Nairobi, drop off in Diani Beach
- Spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro views
- Massive elephant herds in Amboseli
$650 /person
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
$970 /person
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
$2140 /person
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
$2050 /person
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
$2030 /person
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
$1590 /person
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
$2810 /person
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
$3440 /person
Day Trips from the Coast
Short on time? Explore wildlife and culture in a single day
3 Packages
Diani Beach Day Excursions | Marine & Coastal Adventures
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- Full day excursion to nearby parks
- Quick escape from the beach
- Return to your resort by evening
$100 /person
Shimba Hills Day Trip from Diani | Forest Wildlife Safari
Shimba Hills National Reserve
- Rare sable antelope sightings
- Sheldrick Falls rainforest waterfall
- Coastal tropical rainforest ecosystem
$180 /person
Mombasa City & Cultural Tour from Diani | Heritage Walk
Mombasa Old Town • Fort Jesus
- UNESCO World Heritage Fort Jesus
- Mombasa Old Town walking tour
- Traditional Swahili architecture
$160 /person
Group Safari Tours
Join other travellers on shared safari departures — great value and great company
3 Packages
Safaris from Diani Beach | Kenya Wildlife Tours & Day Trips
Tsavo East National Park • Amboseli National Park
- 2-7 day safari options from Diani Beach
- Visit Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Masai Mara
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep transfers
$470 /person

Group Safari Tours from Diani & Mombasa | Wildlife Adventures
Tsavo East • Tsavo West
- Budget friendly
- Meet new people
- Coastal departures
$420 /person

2-Day Tsavo East Group Safari from Diani | Big Five Tour
Tsavo East National Park
- Shared 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep
- Guaranteed window seating
- Spot red-dusted elephants
$460 /person
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.
| Route | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi → Mombasa | 08:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Mombasa → Nairobi | 08:00 AM | 1:00 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.

