What if your Kenyan holiday could begin with lions on the savannah and end with your feet in warm Indian Ocean sand?
It can.
One of Kenya's greatest travel advantages is the ability to combine a wildlife safari with a coastal holiday.
Start in the wilderness
Your journey could begin in the Maasai Mara, where open grasslands create some of East Africa's most famous wildlife experiences.
From there, travellers can explore other ecosystems depending on their interests.
Amboseli offers spectacular landscapes beneath Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tsavo offers vast wilderness and its famous red elephants.
Northern Kenya provides a dramatically different landscape and wildlife experience.
Kenya's official tourism material highlights the diversity of safari regions and the possibility of combining wildlife, culture and adventure experiences.
Then head to the coast
After several days of early-morning game drives, the coast offers a completely different rhythm.
Slow breakfasts.
Warm ocean water.
Swahili cuisine.
Historic towns.
Coral reefs.
Sunsets over the Indian Ocean.
Destinations such as Diani, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu can add a relaxing second chapter to a safari.
Why the combination works
The contrast is what makes the journey special.
One day you are watching elephants crossing the savannah.
A few days later you are listening to waves on a tropical beach.
You experience two very different sides of Kenya in one journey.
A tailor-made adventure
The ideal bush-and-beach itinerary depends on your interests, budget and available time.
Couples might choose a romantic safari followed by a secluded coastal retreat.
Families may prefer a wildlife adventure followed by several relaxed beach days.
Photographers might spend longer in the wilderness before heading to the coast.
Whatever your style, Kenya makes it possible to combine adventure and relaxation without leaving the country.