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Private safaris · Kenya · Tanzania · Zanzibar

Extraordinary places. Your kind of safari.

From the Maasai Mara to the Serengeti and the Indian Ocean, explore East Africa on a private journey shaped around your dates, interests and pace. Plan directly with our local safari team.

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Southern Palms Beach Resort Resident Package

“We booked our family holiday through Good Secrets Safaris and the KES resident rates were unbeatable. Check-in was seamless, the kids loved the massive pools, and the Good Secrets team kept in touch throughout.”
Wanjiru & Family

Kenya (Resident) · Southern Palms Beach Resort Resident Package

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Brilliant Team, incredible experience

“Everything was organised seamlessly.”
Jordan Pope

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Private safari in Kenya

“Professional and highly skilled.”
Martin

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Your journey, personally planned

More wildlife. More time together. A pace that feels right.

An unhurried game drive, a camp with a view, a few days by the ocean: the details make the journey yours. Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with family or with friends, our local team helps you choose a route, stays and experiences that fit. Review your itinerary and inclusions before you decide to book.

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2Refine route & stays
3Review before committing
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Travelers enjoying a private safari game drive
Safari picnic lunch in the wild
Couple enjoying a Samburu safari
Find your starting point

Safari ideas worth making your own.

Explore private wildlife journeys, safari and beach escapes, and routes across Kenya and Tanzania. Guide prices are per person; your final plan depends on dates, stays and group size.

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6-Day Kenya Luxury Safari: Mara, Naivasha & Amboseli

6-Day Kenya Luxury Safari: Mara, Naivasha & Amboseli

6 Days / 5 NightsKenya
Guide price from$3,093per person
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8-Day Kenya Honeymoon Safari & Diani Beach

8-Day Kenya Honeymoon Safari & Diani Beach

8 Days / 7 NightsKenya
Guide price from$1,562per person
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8-Day Kenya Family Safari & Mombasa Beach

8-Day Kenya Family Safari & Mombasa Beach

8 Days / 7 NightsKenya
Guide price from$2,162per person
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14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari
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14-Day Kenya & Tanzania Luxury Safari

14 Days / 13 NightsKenya + Tanzania
Guide price from$9,759per person
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Know where you want to go

Wildlife, wide horizons and a little ocean time.

Get to know Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar, then connect the places that matter most to you.

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Sundowner experience in Amboseli
Plan directly with a local team

Feel confident before you set off.

A route shaped around you

Choose your pace, accommodation and interests with a safari planner who knows the region.

Details you can review

Understand the proposed route, inclusions and trip terms before deciding to book.

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Kenyan resident offers

Beach stays and safari extensions

Diani, Watamu and Mombasa stays, with dedicated resident pricing where available.

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Southern Palms Beach Resort
Resident RateBeach Resort
4.8
Diani Beach, Kenya

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Southern Palms Beach Resort, nestled on the pristine sands of Diani Beach, is a tropical paradise that combines African-inspired elegance with modern luxury. The resort is ideal for families, senior travelers, couples, and solo adventurers, offering spacious lagoon-style pools, swaying palm gardens, and direct access to soft white sands lapped by the turquoise Indian Ocean. Guests can enjoy water sports, sunset walks on the beach, or spa treatments in a serene environment. It's the perfect base for combining a Kenya safari extension with a peaceful coastal retreat.

Family FriendlyHoneymoonSenior Friendly
Lagoon-style swimming pools
Private white-sand beach access
Guide rate from
$208/ night
Swahili Beach Resort
Resident RateBeach Resort
4.9
Diani Beach, Kenya

Swahili Beach Resort

Swahili Beach Resort in Diani Beach blends Afro-Arab architecture, cascading pools, and barefoot luxury to create one of Kenya's most iconic coastal escapes. Ideal for families, senior travelers, couples, and solo beach lovers, the resort offers a serene environment with gently sloping walkways, shaded lounging spaces, and a warm tropical breeze drifting in from the private beach. Guests come for its lagoon-style pools, famous Coco Beach bar, soothing Swahili Spa, and vibrant cultural touches that make every stay feel deeply immersive.

Family FriendlyHoneymoonSenior Friendly
9-tier lagoon-style swimming pools
Private white-sand beach access
Guide rate from
$150/ night
Turtle Bay Beach Club
Resident RateBeach Club
4.7
Watamu Beach, Kenya

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Turtle Bay Beach Club, nestled on a shimmering 200-metre stretch of pristine sand in Watamu, is a tropical paradise surrounded by lush gardens and framed by the Watamu Marine National Park. Perfect for families, couples, and senior travelers alike, Turtle Bay blends eco-sensitive design with vibrant water-based fun: from snorkeling over coral reefs to evening entertainment under the stars. With 145 rooms, three restaurants, three bars, watersports, a kids' club, and eco-tourism credentials, it offers a rich coastal escape that resonates with joy, rest, and discovery.

Family FriendlySenior Friendly
Private sandy beach on the edge of Watamu Marine National Park
Three restaurants (Main Restaurant, Pizza Restaurant, Blue Turtle beach restaurant) + snack bar
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$140/ night
Hemingways Watamu
Resident RateLuxury Beach Resort
5
Watamu Beach, Kenya

Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu is a legendary luxury beachfront resort set along the powder-soft sands of Watamu Marine National Park, one of Kenya's most pristine and scenic coastlines. This elegant property blends timeless style with modern comfort, offering spacious ocean-view rooms and suites ideal for couples, seniors, families, and solo travellers seeking a peaceful, high-end beach escape. Hemingways Watamu is known for its personalised service, serene ambience, world-class deep-sea fishing, and access to coral gardens perfect for snorkelling.

Family FriendlyHoneymoonSenior Friendly
Two swimming pools including an adults-only quiet pool
Luxury spa, wellness treatments & modern fitness gym
Guide rate from
$195/ night
Let’s shape your journey

A few choices. A safari that fits you.

Tell us where you want to go, how long you have and what matters most. Explore matching ideas, then refine the details with our team.

Choose your destinations, trip length and travel style. We’ll show matching itinerary ideas and help you shape a private journey for two, a family holiday or a trip with friends.

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Compare destinations, understand guide prices and discover how to plan a first safari, a honeymoon or a family adventure.

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