What is a Nairobi to Mombasa safari tour?

A Nairobi to Mombasa safari tour starts with game drives in Kenya's national parks — typically Amboseli, Tsavo West, Tsavo East or Masai Mara — departing from Nairobi. The safari finishes at a Kenya Coast beach resort in Mombasa, Diani, Tiwi, Kilifi, Watamu or Malindi. The beach transfer is usually made via the Madaraka Express train from the nearest station to the last park visited.

How long are the Nairobi to Mombasa safari tours?

Flexivel Kenya Safaris offers Nairobi to Mombasa safari tours from 3 days up to 12 days. Available durations are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12 days. All tours can be extended or modified to suit your travel dates and preferred parks.

Which parks are covered on Nairobi to Mombasa safari tours?

Depending on the duration chosen, tours cover combinations of Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Crescent Island. Shorter 3-day tours typically cover one or two parks while 7 to 12-day tours cover four or more.

Are the Nairobi to Mombasa safaris private tours?

Yes. All Nairobi to Mombasa safari tours operated by Flexivel Kenya Safaris are fully private — you have your own dedicated vehicle with a pop-up roof and your own experienced driver guide. There is no group sharing. Tours can be upgraded to Land Cruiser 4x4 vehicles at additional cost.

Which Kenya coast beach resorts can the safari end at?

The safari can end at any beach hotel or resort in Mombasa, Diani Beach, Tiwi Beach, Kilifi, Watamu or Malindi. The transfer from the last park to the coast is made via the Madaraka Express train or by road depending on the route.

Safari & beach

Nairobi to Mombasa & Mombasa to Nairobi Safaris

3 to 12-day Kenya safaris that start in Nairobi and finish at the coast, or the other way round.

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Begin your safari tour from the convenient capital of Nairobi and wrap up with an extended holiday on the Kenya Coast! Choose from beach resorts at Mombasa, Diani, Tiwi, Kilifi, Malindi or Watamu.

Experience the adventure of an African wildlife safari in Kenya’s national parks and game reserves. Our tour packages feature unforgettable game drives and overnight stops at your choice of lodges or camps.

Flexivel Kenya Safaris provides tour packages to suit your schedule – choose from 3 to 12-day tours. We will gladly accommodate whatever length trip works best for you. And, we’re always available for your special requests. Just ask!

Then finish your safari vacation at a breezy Kenya coastal resort. It’s the best of both worlds!

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Our most popular Nairobi to Mombasa safari

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Kenya Safari to the Coast

Samburu · Ol Pejeta · Aberdare · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara · Naivasha · Amboseli · Tsavo WestNairobi → Mombasa

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Safaris between Nairobi and Mombasa

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Nairobi to Mombasa Safari Tours 3-12 days Kenya safari trips

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Nairobi to: Tsavo West/Tsavo East - Mombasa Safari. 3 Days

This 3-day, 2-night safari offers the best of Kenya’s two premier parks. Enjoy your own private safari tour experiencing wildlife, a rhino sanctuary and the crocodiles of Mzima springs.

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Nairobi to: Amboseli – Tsavo West - Mombasa Safari. 3 Days

Marvel at the world’s largest herds of elephants at Amboseli. At Tsavo West you’ll be on the lookout for hippos and rhinos!The Big Five Buffalo e.t.c

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Nairobi to: Amboseli – Tsavo East - Mombasa & Kenya Beach Safari. 3 Days

Visit the elephant herds of Amboseli National Park and Kenya’s crown jewel: Tsavo East. This is Kenya’s largest park – here you’ll feast your eyes on a fantastic variety of wildlife.

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Nairobi to: Amboseli – Mt. Kilimanjaro Views - Mombasa Tour. 3 Days

Departing Nairobi, you’ll spend 3-days & 2-nights amongst the magnificent elephant herds of Amboseli. Nestled at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll enjoy unlimited game drives and close-up views of the world famous peak.

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Starting at the coast

Mombasa to Nairobi safaris

An alternate Kenya safari option, is to begin your safari tour from Kenya’s coastal beach resorts and finish in Nairobi. From our extensive safari trip selection, you have the opportunity to choose your preferred Kenya road safari package and can begin your once-in-a-lifetime African wildlife adventure from Mombasa, Diani, Tiwi, Watamu, Malindi or Kilifi beach resorts.

Mombasa to Nairobi Safari Tours 3, 4, 6, 9 Days Kenya Safari Tours

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3 Days, 2 National Parks Kenya Coast to Nairobi Tour Mombasa - Tsavo West - Amboseli - Nairobi

Mombasa to Nairobi safari with overnight stops and game viewing drives at the Tsavo West and Amboseli National Parks.

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3 Days, 2 National Parks Mombasa to Nairobi Safari Kenya Coast - Tsavo East - Amboseli - Nairobi

Mombasa to Nairobi Safari with overnight stops and game viewing drives at the Tsavo East and Amboseli National Parks.

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The SGR train: Nairobi, Emali, Mtito Andei, Voi and Mombasa

Two male impala with spiralling horns standing on a dirt track beneath the tall concrete pillars of the SGR viaduct in Nairobi National Park — Impala beneath the SGR viaduct in Nairobi National Park, where the train line runs on tall pillars.

The Madaraka Express, Kenya’s SGR passenger train, runs every day in both directions between Nairobi and Mombasa in about five hours.

Morning, afternoon and overnight trains each way
Stations at Emali (Amboseli), Mtito Andei (Tsavo West) and Voi (Tsavo East)
Economy, First and Premium seats: we book First class on our safaris
Your driver meets you at the station and takes you on to your beach hotel

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For Nairobi to Kenya coast beach safaris, we may use the standard gauge train for Mombasa drop off thus reducing on driving time, avoid the notorious traffic jam and for your better all round scenery and maybe wildlife views from elevated train.

We may also use train service for national park connecting journeys in our Mombasa to Mombasa safari tours and also on some of the Mombasa to Nairobi Safaris.