6 Days, 4 National Parks Wildlife & Activity Safari
Mombasa – Amboseli – Lakes Naivasha/Crescent Island – Nakuru – Masai Mara Tour – 6 Days
Game viewing drives at Amboseli, Lake Nakuru & Masai Mara, boat ride at Lake Naivasha & guided walking safari at the Crescent Island
From Mombasa / to Nairobi
Explore the Amboseli National Park and view Mount Kilimanjaro, Marvel at the great rift valley and visit Lake Naivasha Nakuru National park Sample the exciting Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Tour leaves from Mombasa and spends a night at the Amboseli with game viewing drives to spot wildlife with views of the Mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks (weather permitting). Tour proceeds for a night at the Lake Naivasha with a boat ride to explore the freshwater lake and see hippos & abundant bird life.
A guided walking safari on the Crescent Island shall follow.
Option of visiting the Hell’s gate national park near the lake.
We continue to the Lake Nakuru national park where we may view some flamingos thrive in the salinity of the Lake.
The endangered black & White Rhino including other wildlife species are plentiful at Lake Nakuru.
Tour culminates at the Masai Mara game reserve where we marvel at the great scenery as we hunt for the Big Five.
Tour is offered in a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges or tented camps (depending on your style/budget).
Tour transport shall be in a pop up top safari minivan. Upgrade to a pop up top 4 x 4 Land cruiser jeep is available at an extra cost.
Just so that you may know… (please read carefully)
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)
Safari is private per booking-no group tour
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 services are uniform regardless of accommodation level choice
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 (A few flamingos, pelicans and other bird species -season permitting)
- Option of Hell's Gate National Park by bicycle and hiking = $ 35 per person-
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/Crescent Island - Nakuru - Masai Mara - Nairobi
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 scenic drive is through the expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai tribes men and their cattle to Amboseli National Park.
An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled.
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.
What you may see at Amboseli National Park …
Elephant herds, Cheetah, Bufallo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Plains Game, Crocodile, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and Nocturnal Porcupine.
Day 2:Amboseli – Lake Naivasha (340 km – Approx. 6 hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Early morning game and scenery viewing drive.
Later proceed to the Lake Naivasha with a descent to the floor of the Great Rift Valley.
Arrive at the Lake Naivasha in the mid – afternoon.
Overnight at your lake Naivasha safari lodge/ tented camp.
Day 3: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru: (80km – Approx. 1 hr)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Explore Lake Naivasha and sport exotic bird life,hippos etc on a morning boat ride.
Guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Option of visiting the Hell’s gate by bicycle and hiking is available.
Later proceed to the Lake Nakuru national park.
The Lake Nakuru national park is the smallest in the class A category Kenya national parks.
Bird life abounds with flamingos in their thousands together with pelicans and other bird species.
The lake hosts the black and white rhino species, warthogs, lions, zebras, giraffe and many more.
Overnight shall be at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha lodge / tented camp resort
What you may do at Lake Naivasha …….
Boat ride, bird watching, nature walks, visit to hells gate
Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara (300 km – Approx. 6 hrs.)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
An early bird and game viewing drive at the Lake Nakuru National Park
Proceed to the Masai Mara Game Reserve.
Arrive Masai Mara in time for an afternoon game viewing drive.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 5: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 6:Masai Mara – Nairobi (265km – Approx. 5-6hrs)
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive.
Extra final game drive as you exit the Masai Mara.
Depart the Masai Mara for Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.
Safari finishes at approximately 4:30 pm.
Finish at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport.
What you could see/do on a 6 Day, Amboseli, Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru & Masai Mara 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.