Nairobi, Masai Mara and Diani Beach for families in 11 days (10 nights)

11 days · Kenya · nairobi → diani beach · best 7, 8, 9, 10

A simple bush-and-beach trip that needs only two flights after the first night. The family spends one night in Nairobi, then flies by light aircraft to the Masai Mara for four nights of game drives from a single camp. Next comes a flight to Diani Beach on the south coast for five nights of lagoon swimming, snorkelling and pool time. Long stays and short flights mean children spend little time in vehicles. River crossings in the Mara are most likely between July and October.

The route, stop by stop

1. Nairobi, Kenya · 1 night

Arrive by fly — Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

One night to recover from the long-haul flight before the light-aircraft flight to the Mara.

2. Masai Mara, Kenya · 4 nights

Arrive by fly — Light-aircraft flight from Nairobi

Four nights at one camp let children take game drives at their own pace, with quiet afternoons in between.

3. Diani Beach, Kenya · 5 nights

Arrive by fly — Flight from the Mara to the south coast

A long beach stay gives the family unstructured days after the early safari starts.

Experts who can arrange this trip

• The Safari Vibe, who works in Kenya.

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