Kenya Beach Holidays & Safari-Beach Combos
From the powder-white sands of Diani to the spice-scented shores of Zanzibar — combine a thrilling wildlife safari with days of pure coastal bliss on the Indian Ocean.
Where Safari Adventure Meets Coastal Paradise in Kenya & Tanzania
Kenya and Tanzania don't just offer the world's greatest wildlife — they sit on 563 km of stunning Indian Ocean coastline. Imagine tracking lions in the Masai Mara at dawn, then sipping cocktails on Diani's diamond sands by sunset. That's not a dream — it's your next holiday.
5 Beach Destinations
Diani, Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu, Zanzibar
30+ Safari Combos
Bush & beach in one trip
SGR Train Option
Nairobi to Mombasa rail
Fly-In Available
Skip the drive, fly direct
Discover East Africa's Best Beaches
Five world-class coastal destinations — each with its own personality, culture, and unforgettable experiences.
Africa's Leading Beach Destination
Diani Beach
Voted Africa's finest beach destination three times running, Diani is a 17-kilometre ribbon of powder-white coral sand lapped by the warm turquoise Indian Ocean. Just 30 km south of Mombasa, it is the perfect launchpad for wildlife safaris to Tsavo, Amboseli, and even the Masai Mara — then return to the beach for sundowners on the sand.
Colobus Conservation Centre
Meet orphaned black-and-white colobus monkeys and join guided forest walks.
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
Enter a UNESCO-recognized sacred Mijikenda forest — wrap a black sarong and discover rare plant species.
Water Sports
Kite surfing, jet skiing, scuba diving at the coral reef, glass-bottom boat rides, and even sky-diving.
Shimba Hills Day Trip
Spot elephants, sable antelope, and Sheldrick Falls — just 30 minutes from Diani.
Kenya's Coastal City & Cultural Hub
Mombasa
Kenya's second-largest city is a living museum of Swahili, Arab, Portuguese, and Indian cultures. Explore the back alleys of Old Town, gaze up at the iconic Mombasa Tusks on Moi Avenue, and feast on Swahili street food before retreating to the warm sands of Nyali, Bamburi, or Shanzu beaches. From here, Tsavo East is just two hours away.
Fort Jesus
A 16th-century Portuguese fort and UNESCO World Heritage Site perched above the Old Harbour.
Old Town & Spice Markets
Narrow streets, carved Swahili doors, the scent of cardamom, turmeric, and sizzling street food.
Camel Rides on the Beach
Walk the shoreline on camelback at sunset — a tradition traders have followed for centuries.
Dhow Sunset Cruise
Sail the Old Harbour on a traditional Arab dhow as the sun dips below the Indian Ocean.
Coastal Gems & Marine Paradise
Malindi & Watamu
Twin resort towns north of Mombasa that punch well above their weight. Watamu's marine national park shelters vibrant coral reefs, green turtles, and whale sharks, while Malindi serves up excellent Italian cuisine, a lively old town, and the spectacular Marafa Depression — sandstone canyons locals call "Hell's Kitchen."
Watamu Turtle Watch
Visit the rehabilitation centre for hawksbill and green turtles that nest on Watamu Beach.
Bio-Ken Snake Farm
A world-class anti-venom research facility — get face-to-face with black mambas and puff adders.
Malindi Marine National Park
Snorkel among organ-pipe coral, tropical fish, and the occasional mako shark.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest
A dense coastal jungle — home to butterflies, the golden-rumped elephant shrew, and rare birds.
UNESCO World Heritage & Timeless Swahili Charm
Lamu Island
Step back 700 years on this car-free island where donkeys still carry goods through narrow coral-stone alleys. Lamu Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — an exquisite blend of Arab, Indian, and Swahili architecture. Nearby Shela Beach stretches for 12 km of utterly pristine sand, attracting yogis, writers, and the occasional celebrity.
Lamu Museum
One of Kenya's finest museums — deep dive into Swahili culture, dhow boat building, and carved doors.
Dhow Sailing to Manda Island
Spot dolphins, swim in the open ocean, and explore deserted beaches by traditional sailing dhow.
Seafood & Swahili Cuisine
Fresh catch daily — grilled lobster, octopus curry, and Swahili pilau under the stars.
Shela Beach
12 km of pristine, uncrowded sand — kitesurfing, kayaking, or pure blissful solitude.
The Spice Island Paradise
Zanzibar
An archipelago of palm-fringed beaches, turquoise lagoons, and centuries of spice-trading history just off the Tanzanian coast. Wander the labyrinthine alleyways of Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — then escape to the powder-white shores of Nungwi, Kendwa, or the secluded east coast for snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll.
Stone Town Walking Tour
Carved doors, the House of Wonders, the Old Fort, and vibrant Forodhani night market.
Spice Plantation Tour
Touch, taste, and smell clove, vanilla, cinnamon, and cardamom in a working spice farm.
Dolphin Safari
Swim alongside pods of bottlenose and humpback dolphins in the warm waters off Kizimkazi.
Mnemba Atoll Snorkelling
A private island surrounded by the richest coral reef in East Africa — turtles, rays, and reef sharks.
Three Ways to Combine Safari & Beach
Whether you start with wildlife or waves, we'll design the perfect bush-to-beach itinerary.
Nairobi → Safari → Diani Beach
Start in Nairobi, explore wildlife parks like Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo, then end your holiday relaxing on Diani's white sands.
12 packages available →Diani Beach → Safari → Diani
Make the beach your base camp. Head out for a 2–7 day safari to Tsavo, Amboseli, or even a fly-in to the Mara, then return to your resort.
10 packages available →Diani Beach → Safari → Nairobi
Start at the coast, safari your way up through Tsavo and Amboseli, and finish in Nairobi — perfect if your flight home departs from JKIA.
5 packages available →Beach Holiday Packages
Browse 35 beach and safari-beach combo packages
5-Day Zanzibar Beach Holiday | Tropical Island Escape
Tropical Paradise & Spice Island
- ✓White sand beaches
- ✓Stone Town heritage tour
- ✓Spice plantation visit
7-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Adventure
The Ultimate Vacation
- ✓3 days exploring Masai Mara
- ✓Flight from Mara to Diani Beach
- ✓4 days relaxing on pristine white sands
4-Day Zanzibar Holiday | Stone Town & Beach Relaxation
Culture and Relaxation
- ✓Guided tour of historic Stone Town
- ✓Spice farm walking tour
- ✓Relaxation on pristine white sand beaches
6-Day Zanzibar Ultimate Getaway | Beach, Culture & Spice
Tropical Island Paradise
- ✓Five nights at a luxury beach resort
- ✓Sunset Dhow Cruise
- ✓Mnemba Atoll snorkeling trip
Safaris from Diani Beach | Kenya Wildlife Tours & Day Trips
Experience Kenya from the Coast
- ✓2-7 day safari options from Diani Beach
- ✓Visit Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Masai Mara
- ✓Private 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep transfers
Group Safari Tours from Diani & Mombasa | Wildlife Adventures
Join Others for a Coastal Safari
- ✓Budget friendly
- ✓Meet new people
- ✓Coastal departures
3-Day Amboseli Safari to Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Combo
Savannah to Surf Adventure
- ✓Pick up in Nairobi, drop off in Diani Beach
- ✓Spectacular Mt. Kilimanjaro views
- ✓Massive elephant herds in Amboseli
4-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari to Diani | Bush & Beach
The Ultimate Coastal Journey
- ✓Amboseli elephants & Kilimanjaro
- ✓Tsavo West landscapes & Mzima Springs
- ✓Tsavo East red elephants
10-Day Kenya Safari & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Holiday
The Grand Spirit of Kenya
- ✓Nairobi, Nakuru, Naivasha, & Masai Mara
- ✓Amboseli & Tsavo West exploration
- ✓4-day beach relaxation in Diani
7-Day Masai Mara & Diani Beach Safari | Bush & Beach
Kenya's Best Bush & Beach Combination
- ✓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
7-Day Amboseli, Tsavo & Diani Beach | Bush & Beach Safari
Kilimanjaro Elephants, Red Elephants & White Sand
- ✓Amboseli — elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
- ✓Tsavo East — Kenya's largest park with famous 'red elephants'
- ✓Diani Beach — Africa's leading beach destination
10-Day Kenya Bush & Beach Safari | Mara, Amboseli & Diani
Masai Mara, Amboseli & Diani Beach — The Complete Kenya Experience
- ✓Kenya's best bush and beach — 7 days safari + 3 days Indian Ocean
- ✓Masai Mara for the Great Migration
- ✓Amboseli for Kilimanjaro elephants
12-Day Kenya Safari & Beach Holiday | Ultimate Bush & Beach
The Ultimate Kenya Holiday — Safari, Mountains & Indian Ocean
- ✓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
3-Day Tsavo East & West Safari to Diani Beach | Wildlife
Bush to Beach Through Kenya's Largest Parks
- ✓Red elephant herds of Tsavo East
- ✓Mzima Springs underwater hippo viewing
- ✓Lugard Falls and the Galana River
5-Day Mara & Amboseli Safari to Diani | Bush & Beach
Mara, Kilimanjaro & the Indian Ocean
- ✓Big Five game viewing in the Masai Mara
- ✓Kilimanjaro backdrop in Amboseli
- ✓Amboseli's famous elephant super-herds
5-Day Amboseli & Tsavo Safari to Diani Beach | Big Five
Kilimanjaro, Red Elephants & Diani Beach
- ✓Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- ✓Mzima Springs crystal-clear pools in Tsavo West
- ✓Red elephants and Lugard Falls in Tsavo East
6-Day Kenya Grand Safari to Diani Beach | Bush & Beach
The Ultimate Kenya Bush-to-Beach Adventure
- ✓Rhinos and flamingos at Lake Nakuru
- ✓Big Five in the Masai Mara
- ✓Kilimanjaro views in Amboseli
2-Day Tsavo East Safari from Diani Beach | Big Five Tour
Fast Break Safari
- ✓Start and end at your Diani Beach hotel
- ✓Explore Tsavo East, Kenya's largest park
- ✓Search for the famous red dust elephants
3-Day Amboseli Safari from Diani Beach | Elephants & Kilimanjaro
Your Choice Safari
- ✓Start and end in Diani Beach
- ✓Scenic drive or optional short flight
- ✓Incredible views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
5-Day Coastal Wildlife Safari from Diani | Parks & Beach
Tsavo, Amboseli & Taita Hills
- ✓Pick up & drop off in Diani Beach
- ✓Unique Salt Lick Game Sanctuary
- ✓Tsavo West & East red elephants
4-Day Diani to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo & Amboseli Highlights
The Coastal Return
- ✓Pick up direct from your Diani Beach hotel
- ✓Explore Tsavo West and Mzima Springs
- ✓See the elephants of Amboseli
Diani Beach Day Excursions | Marine & Coastal Adventures
Quick Safaris from Diani Beach
- ✓Full day excursion to nearby parks
- ✓Quick escape from the beach
- ✓Return to your resort by evening
2-Day Tsavo East & West Safari from Diani | Game Drives
Quick Bush Break from the Beach
- ✓Red-dusted elephants of Tsavo East
- ✓Lugard Falls rock formations
- ✓Mzima Springs hippo viewing
Shimba Hills Day Trip from Diani | Forest Wildlife Safari
Coastal Rainforest & Sable Antelope
- ✓Rare sable antelope sightings
- ✓Sheldrick Falls rainforest waterfall
- ✓Coastal tropical rainforest ecosystem
Mombasa City & Cultural Tour from Diani | Heritage Walk
Ancient Port City & Swahili Heritage
- ✓UNESCO World Heritage Fort Jesus
- ✓Mombasa Old Town walking tour
- ✓Traditional Swahili architecture
3-Day Coast to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo East & West
Red Elephants, Lava Flows & the Nairobi Express
- ✓Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
- ✓Tsavo East — red elephants, Lugard Falls & Galana River
- ✓Tsavo West — Mzima Springs & Shetani Lava Flow
5-Day Coast to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli & Lake Nakuru
Red Elephants, Kilimanjaro Giants & Flamingo Shores
- ✓Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
- ✓Tsavo East — red elephants & the Galana River
- ✓Amboseli — elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro
6-Day Beach to Nairobi Safari | Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha & Nakuru
Red Elephants, Kilimanjaro, Flamingos & Boat Safaris
- ✓Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
- ✓Tsavo East — red elephants & Galana River
- ✓Tsavo West — Mzima Springs & Shetani Lava Flow
9-Day Ultimate Coast to Nairobi Safari | 8 Parks
The Complete Kenya Overland — Red Elephants to River Crossings
- ✓Pick-up from your Diani Beach hotel
- ✓Tsavo East — red elephants, Lugard Falls & Galana River
- ✓Tsavo West — Mzima Springs & Shetani Lava Flow
2-Day Tsavo East Group Safari from Diani | Big Five Tour
From Diani & Mombasa Beaches
- ✓Shared 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep
- ✓Guaranteed window seating
- ✓Spot red-dusted elephants
1-Day Shimba Hills Group Safari from Diani | Sable Antelope & Rainforest
Coastal Rainforest Wildlife Experience
- ✓Rare sable antelope sighting
- ✓Sheldrick Falls rainforest hike
- ✓Shared 4x4 Land Cruiser Jeep
1-Day Tsavo East Group Safari from Diani | Red Elephants & Galana River
Full-Day Big Five Safari from the Coast
- ✓Red-dusted elephants of Tsavo
- ✓Galana River crocodile spotting
- ✓Mudanda Rock panoramic views
2-Day Tsavo East & West Group Safari from Diani | Mzima Springs & Red Elephants
Two Parks, Two Days from the Coast
- ✓Two iconic Tsavo parks in one trip
- ✓Mzima Springs underwater hippo viewing
- ✓Shetani Lava Flow volcanic landscapes
3-Day Tsavo & Amboseli Group Safari from Diani | Kilimanjaro & Big Five
Three Parks, Three Days from the Coast
- ✓Mount Kilimanjaro views from Amboseli
- ✓Red elephants of Tsavo East
- ✓Mzima Springs in Tsavo West
4-Day Masai Mara Group Safari from Mombasa | SGR Train & Big Five
Coast to Mara via Madaraka Express
- ✓SGR Madaraka Express train ride
- ✓Two full days in the Masai Mara
- ✓Big Five game drives
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Best Time for a Beach & Safari Holiday
Peak Season (Jul–Oct & 16 Dec–2 Jan)
The best wildlife viewing coincides with the Great Migration in the Mara. Clear skies, warm beaches, perfect for combining safari and coast. Book early — this is prime time.
Shoulder Season (Jan–Mar, Jun & Nov–15 Dec)
Excellent value with great weather. Fewer crowds at both parks and beaches. November brings the short rains — brief afternoon showers that keep everything green and lush.
Green Season (Apr–May)
The long rains bring the lowest prices and empty beaches. Safari roads can be muddy, but the coast stays warm. Ideal for budget-conscious beach lovers and birdwatchers.
Getting to the Coast
The Madaraka Express (SGR Train)
Travel in comfort from Nairobi to Mombasa on Kenya's modern high-speed train. The scenic 5-hour journey crosses Tsavo National Park — you might spot elephants and giraffes from your window. First Class and Economy seats available daily.
- ✓ Nairobi → Mombasa: Departs 8:00 AM & 3:20 PM daily
- ✓ Mombasa → Nairobi: Departs 8:00 AM & 3:10 PM daily
- ✓ Duration: Approximately 5 hours
- ✓ Scenic route: Passes through Tsavo National Park
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Why Book Your Beach Holiday with C.A.T.S Safaris?
🌍 15 Years of East Africa Expertise
With 15 years of experience arranging Kenya beach holidays, Tanzania safari packages, and Zanzibar getaways, we know the Indian Ocean coastline intimately. From the best snorkelling spots in Watamu Marine Park to the most romantic sunset dhow cruises off Lamu Island — we've been there, tested it, and hand-pick only the experiences worth your time.
🚐 Private 4×4 Safari Vehicles
Every safari-beach combo uses dedicated 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps with pop-up roofs for wildlife photography. Your vehicle is exclusively yours — no sharing with strangers, no fixed schedules. Travel from Nairobi through Tsavo or Amboseli and down to Diani Beach in comfort.
💰 Transparent, All-Inclusive Pricing
Park entrance fees, game drives, safari accommodation, and all transfers are included in our packages. No hidden costs, no surprises at checkout. Beach resort accommodation is quoted separately so you choose your preferred hotel and meal plan — from budget-friendly Diani Beach guesthouses to luxury all-inclusive Zanzibar resorts.
🎯 Tailor-Made Itineraries
Every beach holiday is customised to your preferences. Want to add a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara before heading to Diani? Prefer to take the scenic SGR Madaraka Express train from Nairobi to Mombasa instead of flying? Interested in a Zanzibar spice tour or a dolphin safari in Kizimkazi? Just tell us — we'll make it happen.
Popular Beach & Safari Combinations
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