7 Days, 5 National Parks Safari Kenya
Mombasa – Amboseli – Lakes Naivasha/Crescent Island/Hell’s Gate – Nakuru – Masai Mara – Nairobi
From Mombasa to Nairobi in a pop up top 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep
7 days 5 National parks Mombasa to Nairobi safari tour across Lakes Naivasha & Masai Mara.
Easy paced driving distances and well staggered safari overnights make the 7 day a friendly safari tour for all including family or seniors.
Safari collects from your Kenya coast beach resort for first class train transfer to a train station near Amboseli where your pop up 4 x 4 Jeep and dedicated driver / guide shall be waiting for you
You shall proceed for two nights at the Amboseli which is located at the floor of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour progresses to the rift valley stopping at Lake Naivasha where you spend a night and enjoy a discovery boat ride to view hippos and small game.
Afterwards we shall enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
While still at the Lake Naivasha, you shall visit the nearby Hell’s gate national park on a short bicycle ride and hike that brings you closer to Nature.
Tour proceeds to the Lake Nakuru national park where you view the endangered Rhino, other wildlife and birdlife.
You can choose to visit the Lake Bogoria instead if you are more keen on viewing flamingos which are being frequently seen in sizeable numbers here.
The World famous Masai Mara game reserve is our last stop with two nights & days of wildlife viewing in rewarding game viewing drives in search of Big five.
On this safari tour accommodation is suggested in a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges & tented camps depending on your budget & style.
Transport is in private pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep
Just so that you may know… (please read carefully)
Safari tour can be modified to suit you better if you prefer
You can choose to skip one rift valley lake to spend an extra night at Masai Mara-price adjustment applies
You can decide to skip Lake Nakuru and instead visit the Lake Bogoria –in case you are keen on flamingo viewing
Safari can be made in reverse to start in Nairobi and finish at the Kenya beach if you prefer
Safari is private per booking in own 4 x 4 pop up top jeep and your own dedicated driver / guide-not group sharing tour
Driving times during safari are approximate and may vary due to narrow highways,density of traffic and general road conditions
Safari tour vehicles are by law fitted with speed governors that limit speed to 80KM per hour
You can include local flights in safari sections to cut on driving time if you require (extra price shall be indicated)
If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
Tour Highlights:
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Amboseli National park
- Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa
- Swamps below observation hill hosting large herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose.
- A glimpse of African homesteads & cultures Lake Naivasha
- Boat ride
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- Bird watching
- Hell’s Gate National Park visit including bicycle hire/ riding / walking safari-
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 Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person - Optional
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Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara = $ 420 per person - Optional
Mombasa - Amboseli - Lakes Naivasha - Nakuru - Masai Mara - 7 Days
Day 1: Mombasa – Emali Train Station – Amboseli: (100 km – Approx. 1.5 hrs drive)
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner
Early morning collection from your Kenya Coast beach hotel for transfer to the Mombasa Railway Station.
0800 hrs : Depart Mombasa Train Station for Emali (near Amboseli) on the Madaraka Train.
You shall enjoy country views and maybe spot wildlife as you transit Tsavo East & West national parks.
1052 hrs : Arrive at Emali Train Station where you shall be met by your safari driver/guide and proceed to Amboseli National Park.
The drive is via expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai tribes men and their cattle.
Arrive at the Amboseli national park in time for a welcome shower, refreshments and lunch.
An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled when animals are at their most active.
Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro snow -capped peaks shall be visible during the afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 2:Amboseli National Park
Meal plan.Breakfast,lunch,dinner.
This shall be a day of Game viewing drives, scenery viewing, relaxation.
Day shall be spent at the Amboseli national park with maximum game viewing drives spotting game and wallowing in the scenery.
There shall be an early morning,mid -morning and an afternoon game viewing drive
In between the wildlife viewing, your safari lodge / camp shall provide relaxation, meals and other activities
Your safari driver guide and vehicle are at your disposal for unlimited game viewing drives.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge / tented camp.
Day 3: Amboseli – Lake Naivasha – (340 km: Approx. 6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Time permitting, there may be a short wildlife viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli national park.
Proceed to the Lake Naivasha at the floors of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at the Lake Naivasha in time for lunch
Afternoon boat ride at the Lake Naivasha where you view exotic birdlife and hippos amid the serenity of this freshwater rift valley lake.
Later proceed for a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha safari lodge / tented camp.
Day 4: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru: (80km: 1 hr)
(we may visit the Lake Bogoria instead if you are more keen on flamingo viewing)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
We shall hire bikes and cycle to the nearby Hel’ls gate national park where you explore on foot this canyon as you spot small game.
Later a short 1 hour drive will take us to the Lake Nakuru national park.
Birdlife abounds with possible few flamingo views together with pelicans and other bird species.
The lake Nakuru national park is home to the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
Overnight at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
Day 5:Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara:(285 km: 6-7 hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
An early bird and game viewing drive as you exit the lake Nakuru national park.
Proceed to the Masai mara game reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara and proceed for an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 6:Full Day – Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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.
We shall visit the Mara river where we may watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October).
Overnight shall be at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
Day 7:Masai Mara – Nairobi: (265km: 6hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Depart Masai Mara with an exit game viewing drive.
Later depart for Nairobi to arrive approximately 4:30 pm.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport.
What you could see on a 7 Day Kenya Safari...
Lion
Buffalo
Giraffe
Warthog
Cheetah
Gazelle
Waterbuck
Spotted Hyena
Leopard
Hippopotamus
Crocodile
Gerenuk
Flamingos
Accomodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Kenya
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
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Transport in a customized pop up top safari mini-van.
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Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide.
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Stay in your economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / camp
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Game viewing drives
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Park entrance fees
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All meals on safari
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
Pick up from Mombasa, Diani, Bamburi, Kilifi beach resorts. Drop off at your Nairobi airport/hotel/residence
Government taxes and local levies
Not Included In the Tour Price: Items and Services of a personal nature.
Not Included In the Tour Price: All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.