Kenia is a travel country that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. Private Islands is a Swiss travel agency with video consultation and plans island trips with seclusion and privacy. State your preferred island and dates in the planner, and the coordination with Private Islands follows on a video call.
Updated: 26 July 2026.
Overview
The roar of the Indian Ocean and the calls of weaver birds in a palm garden: this is how a morning begins on Kenya's south coast. Diani Beach is the place the country sets aside for beach holidays, a long, pale sandy beach with a coral reef offshore and a lagoon that is deep at high tide and shallow at low tide. Colobus monkeys tumble through the trees behind the hotel complexes. From July to October it is dry and somewhat cooler, the sea breeze provides mild evenings.
Couples combine rest days on the beach with a dhow trip at sunset, families explore the Shimba Hills reserve or the Sheldrick Falls in the hinterland. If you also want to see wilderness, add a short safari, without losing the island character of the coast. For orientation: Swahili and English are spoken, tipping is customary and expected. Cash is practical in many situations, large lodges accept cards.
Which stretches of the coast lie quieter than others is best discussed in a video call with Private Islands, before you fix rooms and transfer.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Amboseli, Diani Beach, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Nairobi, Samburu, Tsavo.
Top destinations
Besides Kenia, these neighbouring destinations can be reached by boat.
Amboseli, Diani Beach, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Mombasa, Nairobi, Samburu, Tsavo
Amboseli, Destination
Diani Beach, Destination
Lake Nakuru, Destination
Masai Mara, Destination
Mombasa, Destination
Nairobi, Destination
Frequently asked questions
What sets Private Islands apart?
Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Kenia by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which destinations in Kenia can be combined with Kenia?
Besides Kenia, Amboseli, Diani Beach and Lake Nakuru can be reached, usually by boat. The effort is worthwhile on longer stays.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
How much does a trip to Kenia cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
The planner asks about dates, travellers and preferred island.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
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Gallery
- Diani Beach, Destination
- Lake Nakuru, Destination
- Masai Mara, Destination
- Mombasa, Destination
- Nairobi, Destination
Samburu, Destination
Tsavo, Destination- Amboseli, Destination
Updated: 26 July 2026.