Maasai Mara honeymoon on honeymoon in Kenya

Kenya luxury beach & bush honeymoon

From US$ 24,000 per couple (12 days)

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This is the ultimate Kenya luxury honeymoon safari, beginning with a pause in Nairobi before unfolding across the sweeping plains of the Maasai Mara and ending with barefoot island days along the Lamu archipelago.

Expect remarkable wildlife encounters, sweeping views from the Oloololo Escarpment, private safari experiences and unforgettable moments in the Mara, before trading the bush for dhow-lined channels, soft coastal light and the slow rhythm of island life.

Gorgeous luxury HONEYMOON safari at dreamy Angama Mara to the timeless Lamu archipelago

Highlights


  • Enjoy a private safari at your own pace - you will have a private vehicle for flexible game viewing and unhurried time with sightings.

  • Encounter Mara icons in style - big cats, vast horizons and golden-hour drives in one of Africa’s greatest ecosystems.

  • Traditional honeymoon touches - Experience a traditional Maasai blessing and a one-hour on-property photoshoot to mark the moment.

  • Effortless travel - light flights and smooth transfers linking the Mara with the Lamu coast for a luxurious bush and beach experience.

  • Idyllic island days - beachfront living, warm tides and long afternoons shaped by the sea in Manda Bay.

Locations


  • Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, offers a refined first night to settle in, reset after travel and step into East Africa at a gentle pace. Leafy suburbs and excellent hospitality create a calm buffer before the safari begins. It’s a smooth starting point for a flying itinerary.

  • The Maasai Mara is defined by open grasslands, riverine thickets and a wildlife density that rewards every drive. Predator sightings are a hallmark, with lion, leopard and cheetah regularly encountered, alongside vast herds and ever-present plains game. It is a classic safari landscape — cinematic, spacious and intensely alive.

  • Manda Bay, on Lamu's Archipelago, is located off Kenya’s northern coast. The Lamu archipelago is a place of mangrove channels, dhow sails and an unhurried coastal rhythm. Days are shaped by tides and warm light, with a

Lodges


  • 1 night at Hemingways Nairobi: a polished, quietly luxurious base with generous suites and a calm atmosphere, ideal for easing into the journey before flying to the Mara.

  • 4 nights at Angama Mara: a high-end safari stay designed for romance and remarkable game viewing, with a strong sense of space, attentive service and an elevated perspective over the Mara ecosystem.

  • 6 nights at Manda Bay: a relaxed beachfront retreat set on a sheltered bay, offering an easy, barefoot pace with the ocean always close and days that unfold gently around the tide.

Timing


This honeymoon safari is valid from 5 January to 31 May, and from 1 November to 20 December 2026. It combines rewarding game viewing in the Maasai Mara and warm, inviting conditions on Kenya’s coast. These months offer a quieter safari experience, excellent predator sightings and a relaxed atmosphere in the Mara, while the coast it delivers soft light, warm seas and an unhurried beach rhythm - ideal for a romantic escape

Price per couple


11 nights (12 days)

05 Jan-31 May & 1 Nov-20 Dec 2026

from US$ 24,000

Includes: All scheduled flights between Nairobi, the Maasai Mara and Lamu, all transfers, accommodation throughout, breakfasts in Nairobi and all meals in the Maasai Mara and on Manda Island, local beverages, a private safari vehicle in the Maasai Mara, park fees, a one-hour on-property photoshoot and a Maasai blessing, and 24-hour logistical support.

Excludes: International flights and related airport taxes, visas, gratuities, items of a personal nature, any optional costs for traditional Maasai wedding clothing, and mandatory cancellation, travel and medical insurance.

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We donate a portion of the revenue from every safari sold to carefully selected conservation projects that make a significant difference at ground level.

Day 1 – Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to a tranquil city base for an overnight stay.

Day 2 – Fly to the Maasai Mara and settle into your safari camp. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive in a private vehicle.

Days 3 to 5 – Spend unhurried days exploring the Mara’s plains on private morning and afternoon game drives, with time to relax, enjoy honeymoon touches and soak up the vast landscapes.

Day 6 – Fly from the Maasai Mara via Nairobi to Lamu, then transfer to Manda Island. Settle in and unwind by the sea.

Days 7 to 11 – Enjoy barefoot beach days shaped by the tide, warm waters and relaxed island rhythms, with plenty of time for rest and quiet exploration on Manda Island, Lamu archipelago

Day 12 – Transfer back to Lamu Airport and fly onward to Nairobi for your international departure.

Safari tips

"Dream adventure"

Our destination expert, Nadia Lautenbach, says, “Most honeymoon safari specials are only valid within six months of your wedding - the perfect excuse to plan your dream safari and start married life with an adventure to remember.”

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"Unforgettable moments"

Luis Gama, AG Kenya safari expert: “I often recommend this honeymoon itinerary for couples seeking both adventure and intimacy: refined comfort at Hemingways Nairobi, unforgettable safari moments at exclusive Angama Mara, and a romantic island finale at peaceful Manda Bay.”

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"Utterly astounding"

Stefan Winterboer, AG Kenya safari expert: “My time at Angama Mara was utterly astounding. The Lodge's view is simply breathtaking. The scale of the care shown to their guests, and for their staff and local community, is truly humbling and wonderful.”

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