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Kenya coast beach guide

Where to finish a Kenya safari with sand between your toes.

Private guide & vehicle

Never shared with strangers

Park fees in the price

Line-by-line proforma

Real camp availability

Checked before we quote

50% deposit secures it

Balance paid closer to travel

Kenya's Indian Ocean coast offers white beaches, coral reefs and Swahili heritage, an hour's flight from the Mara or Nairobi.

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Diani

Long white beach, kitesurfing and Colobus monkeys — the easiest choice for families.

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Watamu

A marine national park with excellent snorkelling and turtle conservation.

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Lamu

A car-free UNESCO island with dhows, donkeys and a slow Swahili pace.

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When to go

Best from December to March and July to October; the long rains fall in April and May.

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Diani

Long white beaches south of Mombasa, with water sports, Colobus conservation and easy flights from the Mara.

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Watamu and Malindi

Marine park snorkelling, turtle conservation and the Gede ruins.

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Lamu archipelago

A UNESCO-listed Swahili town without cars, dhow sailing and barefoot boutique stays.

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Frequently asked questions

Best time for the Kenyan coast?

December to March and July to October are driest.

Can I fly direct from the Mara?

Yes, via connecting light-aircraft flights to Ukunda (Diani) or Malindi.

Is the coast good for families?

Diani and Watamu have calm lagoons and family-friendly resorts.

Why settle for a brochure safari

Plan kenya coast beach guide with a team that plans it around you

  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Named stays and itemised costs
  • Availability checked before confirmation

Simple, no obligation

How planning kenya coast beach guide works

  1. 1

    Tell us the basics

    Dates, who is travelling, budget and what you most want to see. Two minutes in the planner or a short message.

  2. 2

    Get a costed itinerary

    A day-by-day route with named camps, flights, park fees and a clear total — plus alternatives if dates are tight.

  3. 3

    Refine, then secure

    Change anything until it feels right. A 50% deposit holds your camps; nothing is booked until you say so.

Questions about kenya coast beach guide

Is the itinerary really free?

Yes. You receive a costed, day-by-day itinerary with no payment and no obligation. You only pay once you decide to secure the trip.

What does the quoted price include?

Accommodation, meals as listed, your private guide and vehicle, park and conservancy fees and the transfers or flights shown. Every inclusion and exclusion is listed line by line on your proforma.

How do I secure my safari?

A 50% deposit holds your camps and flights. The balance is due closer to departure, and we send reminders well ahead of the due date.

Can I change the itinerary?

Anything can change before you book: camps, number of nights, the order of parks, adding a beach finish or switching between luxury and ultra-luxury.

Is it a group tour?

No. Every journey is private — your own guide and vehicle, leaving when you are ready and stopping when you want.

Every Perch Africa journey is built from scratch.

Tell us your dates, your travelling party and your budget and we will come back with a costed itinerary, real camp availability and a clear price — no templates.

Not every safari company. The safari company.

Planned around you. Priced in the open. Built to end on a high.

Anyone can send you a brochure. We build your journey with named stays, verified availability and every cost shown before you commit — then save the finest sighting for your final golden hour.

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  1. 01

    Built around you, never pulled from a template

    Your dates, pace, interests and budget shape the route. We order every stop logically and keep the strongest experience for the finish.

  2. 02

    A private guide and vehicle

    Your safari is not a shared departure. Leave when you are ready, stay longer at a sighting and adjust each day with your guide.

  3. 03

    Named stays and a costed day-by-day plan

    You see the proposed camps, transfers, flights, park fees, inclusions and exclusions before you decide—not just a headline price.

  4. 04

    Availability checked before we call it confirmed

    Suggested stays remain suggestions until checked. We verify the space for your dates before issuing the booking offer.

  5. 05

    Refine the trip before you commit

    Change the route, number of nights, camp level or transport until the journey fits. Nothing is booked until you approve it.

  6. 06

    One clear path from idea to departure

    The itinerary, quote and booking details stay aligned. A 50% deposit secures the approved trip, with the balance paid closer to travel.