A 6-day Lake Nakuru – Maasai Mara – Diani Beach itinerary
is a great Kenya combination because it gives travelers wildlife, the Great Rift Valley, safari, and Indian Ocean beach relaxation. Lake Nakuru is particularly known for rhinos and birdlife, while Maasai Mara is famous for big cats and the wider Mara–Serengeti ecosystem.
Day 1: Arrival Nairobi/Lake Nakuru National Park, Overnight @Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort.
Morning
Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or airport.
Depart Nairobi and drive through the scenic Great Rift Valley.
Stop at a viewpoint for photographs.
Continue to Lake Nakuru.
Afternoon
Check in at your lodge and have lunch.
Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.
Look out for:
Black and white rhinos
Buffalo
Giraffes
Lions
Zebras
Antelopes
Flamingos and other bird species
Lake Nakuru is officially described as an important rhino sanctuary and birdwatching destination, with approximately 450 bird species recorded.
Evening
Return to the lodge.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara National Game Reserve, Overnight @Enchoro Wildlife Camp
Early morning
Breakfast.
Check out and enjoy a short morning game drive if time permits.
Depart for the Maasai Mara.
Afternoon
Arrive in the Maasai Mara.
Check in and have lunch.
Relax briefly.
Late afternoon
Begin your first Maasai Mara game drive.
Search for:
Lions
Leopards
Cheetahs
Elephants
Buffalo
Giraffes
Zebras
Wildebeest
The Maasai Mara is part of the wider Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and is particularly renowned for its large wildlife populations and Great Migration.
Evening
Return to camp/lodge.
Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 3: Full Day in Masai Mara National Game Reserve, Overnight @Enchoro Wildlife Camp

Early morning
Breakfast or packed breakfast.
Depart for a full-day game drive.
Explore the Mara plains.
Search for the Big Five.
Follow wildlife along the savannah.
Photography opportunities.
Lunch
Picnic lunch in a designated area or return to the lodge depending on the safari program.
Afternoon
Continue exploring the reserve.
Visit wildlife-rich areas and look for predators.
Optional visit to a Maasai village for cultural interaction, depending on the package.
Evening
Return to the lodge/camp.
Dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Maasai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Migration note: If your trip falls during the Great Migration season, the itinerary can be adjusted around wildlife movements and river-crossing opportunities, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Day 4: Masai Mara National Game Reserve/Diani-Mombasa – Flight-Ukunda Airstrip Overnight @Morning Star Diani Beach Resort
Early morning
Early breakfast.
Morning game drive.
Return to the lodge for check-out.
Late morning
Transfer toward the airstrip for your flight connection to the Kenyan coast, normally via Nairobi depending on the flight schedule.
Afternoon
Arrive at Ukunda/Diani.
Transfer to your beach resort.
Check in and have lunch.
Evening
Relax beside the Indian Ocean.
Enjoy the beach and sunset.
Dinner at the resort.
Diani is famous for its white sandy beach, turquoise waters, coral reefs and wide range of marine activities.
Overnight: Diani Beach
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5: Full Day in Diani Beach, Overnight @Morning Star Beach Resort

Morning
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at the beach.
Optional activities:
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Dolphin excursion
Glass-bottom boat
Kitesurfing
Deep-sea fishing
Visit to Colobus Conservation
Dhow/sunset cruise
Diani’s surrounding reef makes snorkeling and diving popular, while its waters and coastline also support kitesurfing and other marine activities.
Afternoon
Lunch.
Free time for swimming, sunbathing or resort activities.
Evening

Overnight: Diani Beach
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6: Diani-Mombasa -Ukunda Airstrip/Nairobi JKIA -For your flight back home.
Morning
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time to enjoy the beach.
- Optional short Diani activity depending on your departure time.
Late morning/afternoon
- Check out.
- Transfer to Ukunda Airstrip for your flight to Nairobi, or transfer to Mombasa depending on your onward travel arrangements.
Meal plan: Breakfast
End of the 6-day Kenya safari and beach holiday
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