6-day itinerary
6 Days, 4 National Parks, Kenya Coast to Nairobi Safari Tsavo East – Amboseli – Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Start from Kenya coast beach resorts – Finish Nairobi airport / hotel
The 6 days Mombasa to Nairobi trip explores the plains of Amboseli National Park at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Great rift valley, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara game reserve.
AS the safari tour progresses, we see Kenya evolve in to more attractive landscape, cultures insights and wildlife experiences.
Safari accommodation is offered in options of economy, standard or Luxury lodges / tented camps to suit your budget.
Safari transport is in private customized pop up top safari minivan .
Customized pop up top Land cruiser 4 x 4 jeeps are provided at a supplementary cost.
Safari is also suitable for young families and seniors.
Safari pick up venues
Mombasa city hotels, Bamburi beach, Kilifi beach, Diani beach, Mombasa port, Shanzu beach, Malindi beach, Galu beach, Nyali beach, Msambweni beach, Tiwi beach.
Good to know
- Tour is flexible and can be modified to include your specifications.
- Safari tour is extendable to include more days at an extra cost on request.
- Driving times during safari are estimates and can vary due to the narrow highways, traffic density and sometimes road conditions
- Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and dedicated driver guide – not a group sharing tour.
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, not that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
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. - Mudanda Rock - this whale-backed rock towers above a natural dam, which acts as a draw to thousands of elephants
- 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 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
- A summary of Kenya in 6 days
- Masai village visit at $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
Pick up from your Kenya beach resort.
Proceed on a scenic inland drive along the Mombasa – Nairobi highway.
We arrive at the southern entry point of Tsavo east where we stop briefly for refreshments. (pay direct)
Game viewing drives commence on entry to the park.
We shall look out for Elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, cheetah, buffalo, ostrich.
Afternoon game viewing session traversing the park as we hunt for wildlife for more game.
We shall drink in the serenity of the savanna plains and marvel at the splendor of the African sunset.
Your experienced safari driver shall guide you through the game viewing tracks and point out the animals.
Overnight at Tsavo east safari lodge/ tented camp.
- Day2
Tsavo East – Amboseli
An early wake-up call!
Short morning game viewing drive as you exit the Tsavo.
Proceed to the Amboseli National Park.
Mid-day finds us at the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli.
Wild animals at this park are easily found.
The majestic Mount Kilimanjaro provides the ultimate background for wild animals and nature photography.
Amateur and professional photographers shall have their day at Amboseli!
what was not seen at Tsavo may likely be seen here.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp with vantage views of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Day3
Amboseli – Lake Nakuru
Early wake-up call!
Short morning game viewing drive as you exit the Amboseli.
A long and scenic drive to the Lake Nakuru.
The journey is on smooth tarmac via Nairobi (kenya capital city) and the central highlands of Kenya.
Masai herdsmen, subsistence farms and local homesteads dot the country side on our drive.
We shall stop view and marvel at the sheer drop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
There shall be views of the fresh water Lake Naivasha and the alkaline Lake Elmenteita.
Arrive at the Lake Nakuru National Park in time for a short game and bird watching drive.
Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari / tented camp.
- Day4
Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara
Explore Lake Nakuru national park and view the flamingoes, pelicans and other bird species.
The Lake Nakuru National Park is host to a Rhino Sanctuary and other animal species.
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
Arrival at Masai Mara game reserve will be in the late afternoon.
Short game viewing en-route
Overnight shall be at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day5
Masai Mara
Wake up at dawn!
We indulge in game spotting and scenery viewing today.
The Mara eco-system hosts the highest concentration of wild animals per sq. km. than any other wildlife habitat in the East African region.
We will take picnic lunches and spend the day traversing the game reserve on game viewing drives.
We shall enjoy our picnic lunches at the Mara river crossing as we watch the hippos and crocodiles wallowing in the Mara river.
The Masai Mara game reserve will satiate everyone’s appetite for game viewing.
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day6
Masai Mara – Nairobi
Last day on safari!
We start with an early morning game viewing drive.
An exit game viewing drive as you leave the Masai Mara
Proceed to Nairobi
Arrive Nairobi in the late afternoon.
Drop off at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport
What you could see on a 6 Day Mombasa-Nairobi Safari
- Lion
- Buffalo
- Giraffe
- Warthog
- Cheetah
- Gazelle
- Waterbuck
- Spotted Hyena
- Leopard
- Hippopotamus
- Crocodile
- Gerenuk
- Flamingos
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
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in your economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / camp
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- 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
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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