8-Day Kenya Destination Wedding: Giraffe Manor, Mara & Diani

8 daysPrivate tourLuxury5.0(38 reviews)

Our signature wedding safari. Start with giraffes at breakfast in Nairobi, hold your ceremony on the Masai Mara with a Maasai choir, and celebrate on Diani Beach. Add as many guests as you like; the ceremony is priced once per booking.

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From, per person sharing

$5,145

Route: Nairobi → Nairobi → Masai Mara National Reserve → Diani Beach → Diani / Ukunda
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Accommodation: Choose budget, mid-range or luxury lodges
Meals: Meals as listed in the itinerary

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Day-by-day itinerary

What happens each day: travel times, morning, afternoon and evening plans, meals and where you sleep. Lodges shown are our recommended choice; you can switch to budget, mid-range or luxury at every stop when you book.

Day1
Arrive Nairobi – Giraffe Manor
Arrive Nairobi → Giraffe Manor · approx. 45 min transfer
Morning
Meet & greet on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and transfer to Giraffe Manor in Karen.
Afternoon
Afternoon tea in the gardens with the resident Rothschild's giraffes. Meet your wedding coordinator to run through the plans.
Evening
Welcome dinner at the manor.
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Giraffe Manor
Luxury Boutique Manor
Nairobi · All inclusive
Recommended · change when booking
Day2
Fly to the Masai Mara
Nairobi (Wilson) → Masai Mara · 45–60 min bush flight
Morning
The famous breakfast with giraffes poking their heads through the windows, then transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to the Mara.
Afternoon
Check into camp, lunch, then an afternoon game drive. Your coordinator checks the ceremony site with you.
Evening
Dinner at camp. Guests arriving for the wedding join you today.
Activities
Game drive
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Governors' Camp
Luxury Tented Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve · Full board + drinks
Recommended · change when booking
Day3
Wedding day
Masai Mara · wedding day
Morning
A relaxed morning: hair and make-up (on request), a bouquet of local flowers and time to get ready.
Afternoon
Ceremony at a decorated spot on the plains or under an acacia tree, with an officiant, a Maasai choir and dancers. Then champagne and photographs at golden hour with your photographer.
Evening
Reception dinner with wedding cake under the stars, followed by a bush fire.
Activities
Wedding ceremony
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Governors' Camp
Luxury Tented Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve · Full board + drinks
Recommended · change when booking
Day4
Masai Mara
Masai Mara · first day as newlyweds
Morning
Sleep in, or take an optional sunrise balloon flight with champagne breakfast.
Afternoon
Afternoon game drive looking for the big cats and the migration herds (July–October).
Evening
Romantic dinner at camp.
Activities
Game drives
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Governors' Camp
Luxury Tented Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve · Full board + drinks
Recommended · change when booking
Day5
Fly to Diani
Masai Mara → Nairobi → Ukunda (Diani) · flights approx. 2.5–3 hrs in total
Morning
Morning game drive and breakfast, then fly to Nairobi.
Afternoon
Connect to Ukunda and transfer to your beach villa with private pool.
Evening
Sunset and dinner by the ocean.
Activities
Flights
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Almanara Luxury Resort
Luxury Beach Villas
Diani Beach · Half board
Recommended · change when booking
Day6
Diani Beach
Diani Beach · leisure
Morning
Beach, pool and spa time.
Afternoon
Optional couples' massage or snorkelling.
Evening
Dinner at your resort.
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Almanara Luxury Resort
Luxury Beach Villas
Diani Beach · Half board
Recommended · change when booking
Day7
Diani Beach
Diani Beach · optional dhow trip
Morning
Optional dhow trip to Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park, with dolphins, coral reefs and a seafood lunch.
Afternoon
Afternoon at leisure.
Evening
Farewell dinner.
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Overnight
Almanara Luxury Resort
Luxury Beach Villas
Diani Beach · Half board
Recommended · change when booking
Day8
Depart
Ukunda → Nairobi · approx. 1 hr 15 min flight
Morning
Breakfast and check-out.
Afternoon
Flight to Nairobi to connect with your international flight home.
Evening
End of services. Your edited wedding photos are delivered within 3 weeks.
Meals included
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
No overnight: end of safari