6-day itinerary
6 Day, 4 National Parks Safari Tsavo East – Amboseli – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Starts from / returns to Mombasa, Diani, Bamburi, Kilifi beach resorts
The 6 days safari explores the plains of the Tsavo East & tours Amboseli national park with views of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
Safari proceeds to theLake Nakuru with a stop to view the Great rift valley.
At the Lake Nakuru, you shall view flamingos, other bird species and the endangered Black and White Rhino.
Other animal species including lion, giraffe, zebra, warthog and more can be found at the lake.
Safari later proceed to the Masai Mara where you encounter the “Big Five” and more in a game viewing extravaganza.
The tour package provides opportunities to see Kenya evolve into more scenic and wildlife viewing opportunities progressively.
Accommodation is in a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges and tented camps.
Transport and game viewing drives are provided in customized pop up top safari minivans.
Customized 4 x 4 safari pop up top land cruiser jeep is available at extra cost.
Good to know
- Tour can be customized to suit your specific preferences
- You can suggest omitting some national parks and adding days on others
- Tour can detour to Lake Bogoria for Flamingo viewing on request (extra cost, price on request)
- Driving times in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to road traffic and state of road
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
- Safari is private per booking-no group tour
Tour highlights
- Tsavo East National Park - Game viewing drives - Lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, antelope, warthog, ostrich, Baboons, birds… - Herds of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling or simply foraging - The beautiful man made Aruba dam located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River, is visited by thousands of animals and is a great game viewing destination.
- Amboseli National Park - Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa - Observation Hill Viewpoint - A glimpse of African homesteads & cultures
- Lake Nakuru national park - Hundreds of bird species including few flamingos, pelicans and others - Rhino sanctuary - The Great Rift valley escarpment - Awesome scenery
- Masai Mara game reserve - unlimited game viewing drives - Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species. - Colorful Masai tribesmen
- Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person - Optional
- A brief view of the capital city - Nairobi
- 80% of Africa in 6 days
- Masai village visit at either Amboseli or Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person - Optional
- Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara (enquire with us) = $ 450 per person - Optional
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Mombasa – Tsavo East
Early pick up from your Kenya beach resort
Depart on a scenic inland drive along the Mombasa – Nairobi highway.
Arrive at the southern entry point of the Tsavo East gate for a brief refreshment stop (pay direct for refreshments)
Commence game viewing drives on entry in search of lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, elephant, gazelle dik dik etc.
Later relax at your safari lodge / camp while getting ready for the mid-afternoon game viewing drive session.
…wildlife comes alive after the mid-day heat
We traverse the Tsavo East National Park spotting wildlife and drinking in the scenery as we marvel at the splendor of the African sunset.
Your safari driver guide shall point out the animals as he takes you through the Tsavo East game viewing tracks.
Overnight at a Tsavo east safari lodge/ tented camp.
What you may see at Tsavo East National ParkVast herds of dust -red elephants, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Hippo, Crocodile, Waterbucks, Lesser Kudu, Gerenuk and Hirola.
- Day2
Tsavo East – Amboseli
…it is an early date with nature!
Morning game viewing drive as we exit the park and proceed to the Amboseli National Park.
Mid-day finds us at the floor of the Mount Kilimanjaro at Amboseli.
Freshen up and relax before venturing out on a short, concentrated late afternoon game viewing drive.
Wild animals are easily spotted at the Amboseli with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro providing the ultimate background for both amateur and professional photography.
Overnight at Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp.
What you may see at Amboseli National ParkElephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Zebra, Lion, Lesser Kudu, Nocturnal porcupine and prolific birdlife
- Day3
Amboseli – Lake Nakuru
Early start for the Lake Nakuru national park
Today's drive is relatively long and scenic filled with glimpses of the country
You shall stop to marvel at the sheer drop of the great rift valley escarpment.
The fresh water lake Naivasha and the alkaline lake Elmenteita are worthwhile stops along the route.
Arrive at the Lake Nakuru National Park in time for a short game and bird watching drive.
Great moments shall be spent around Lake Nakuru National Park with views of a few flamingoes, pelicans and a other variety of bird species.
The Lake Nakuru National Park is home to the black and white rhino.
Overnight at a Lake Nakuru lodge / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru National ParkFlamingo, 56 different mammal species, Lion Hill, Balloon Cliff and out of Africa view points, about 550 different plant species.
- Day4
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Morning game and bird viewing drives at the park
Later proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara in the mid afternoon.
Short game drive at the Masai Mara.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day5
Full Day – Masai Mara
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
It is host to the highest and most varied concentration of wild animals than any other wildlife park in the region.The scenic appeal of the tree studded savannah plains, the moderate climate and diversity of wild game species makes it a one stop shop for game viewing activities.
We shall traverse the Masai Mara reserve on a full day of unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game.
Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Overnight at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp.
- Day6
Masai Mara – Nairobi fly Mombasa
Last day on safari!
Early Morning game drive.
Later proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Drop off at the Nairobi airport for your Mombasa flight on Kenya Airways.
You can also choose to experience the standard gauge train from Nairobi to Mombasa
What you could see on a 6 Day Tsavo East - Amboseli - Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
- Lion
- Buffalo
- Giraffe
- Warthog
- Cheetah
- Zebra
- Waterbuck
- Rhino
- Leopard
- Hippopotamus
- Crocodile
- Lesser Kudup
- Elephant
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Tsavo East National Park
- Luxury
- Satao Camp
- Standard
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp
- Economy
- Voi Safari Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge
Amboseli National Park
- Standard
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
- Economy
- AA Lodge/camp, Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Luxury
- Mara Sarova Game Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Ashnil Mara Camp, Keekorok Lodge, Tipilikwani Mara Camp, Mpata Safari Club, Loyk Mara Camp, Mara Engai camp, Mara River Camp, Mara Simba Lodge, Ilkeliani Camp, Kandili Camp, Base Camp Explorer, Olkeri Camp, Fig Tree, Emayian Luxury Camp, Zebra Plains Mara
Tour price includes
- Tour in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Services of experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Tsavo East National Park entrance fees.
- Game Viewing Drives.
- Breakfast.
- Buffet Lunch at Amboseli.
- Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle.
- Pick up / drop off at Mombasa Island, Mombasa port, Diani, Bamburi, Kilifi beach resorts/hotel
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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