7-Day Kenya Coast Safari: Diani, Watamu & Lamu Old Town
Three coasts in one week: a white-sand beach, a marine park and a car-free island town.
Go beyond the expected.
A coastal safari that suits a week of unhurried beach and culture, after a wildlife safari or on its own. It combines Diani's long beach, Watamu's coral reefs and Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where donkeys and dhows outnumber cars.
- White sand and warm sea at Diani Beach
- Snorkelling and turtle-friendly reefs at Watamu
- Walking tour of Lamu Old Town
- Dhow sailing on the Lamu channel
- Swahili food and architecture
What's included
Included
- All accommodation as specified
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
- Guided activities as listed in the day-by-day itinerary
- Meals as specified in the day-by-day itinerary
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Mombasa
Mombasa
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with time to rest and meet your guide for a briefing on the days ahead.
Day 2 Diani Beach
Diani Beach
Transfer south to Diani Beach for a day on the sand, with time to swim, snorkel or walk beneath the palms.
Day 3 Free day at Diani
Diani Beach
A free day to relax or add an excursion such as a dhow cruise, a forest walk or a visit to the nearby coastal forest.
Day 4 To Watamu
Watamu
Travel north along the coast to Watamu, with time on the beach and, in the afternoon, a snorkelling outing over the reefs of the marine park.
Day 5 Fly to Lamu
Lamu Old Town
Fly to the Lamu archipelago and take a short boat ride to Lamu Old Town, where narrow lanes, carved doors and old mosques recall centuries of Swahili history.
Day 6 Lamu Old Town and dhow
Lamu Old Town
A guided walk around Lamu Old Town, with its markets, forts and museums, followed by a sunset dhow sail.
Day 7 Return and departure
Mombasa
Fly back to Mombasa for your onward flight.
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Questions about 7-Day Kenya Coast Safari: Diani, Watamu & Lamu Old Town
Can I combine a Kenya safari with the coast?
Yes. Pairing a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari with a few days on the Kenyan coast (Diani, Watamu or Lamu) is a well-established combination, giving a wildlife-then-beach structure to the safari.
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Do I need a visa to visit Kenya?
Most nationalities need an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) for Kenya, applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
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How many days do I need for a Kenya safari?
A focused Maasai Mara safari can work in 3–4 days, while combining the Mara with Amboseli, another park or the coast generally calls for 7–10 days. We shape the length around what you want to include.
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How many national parks does Kenya have?
Kenya protects its wildlife across more than sixty national parks and reserves, an unusually extensive network for a single country: from the Maasai Mara and Amboseli in the south to Samburu and the arid northern reserves, each holding a somewhat different range of species.
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What wildlife can I expect to see in Kenya beyond the migration?
Kenya’s parks hold resident wildlife year-round regardless of migration timing; the Maasai Mara and Amboseli both offer strong odds of the Big Five, along with healthy cheetah populations and, in Amboseli, some of Africa’s most reliable large elephant herds.
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When is the best time to see the wildebeest migration in Kenya?
The migration’s presence in Kenya’s Maasai Mara is most likely from around July to October, when large herds typically cross from Tanzania’s Serengeti, though exact timing shifts year to year with rainfall patterns.
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