5-day itinerary
Nairobi – Masai Mara & Amboseli – Mombasa & Kenya Beach Safari Tour in 5 Days
From Nairobi / to Mombasa & Kenya Coast beach resorts
Safari explores the rolling and expansive plains of Masai Mara game reserve with its vast wildlife, awesome scenery and local tribesmen.
Safari further leads you to view large Elephant herds and other game at the Amboseli National Park with possible views of majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro peaks
The 5 day safari tour leaves from Nairobi and spends 2 nights at the Masai Mara game reserve where we marvel at the great scenery as we search for the Big Five.
Tour culminates at the Amboseli with game viewing drives to spot wildlife with views of the Mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks (weather permitting).
After the Amboseli, safari proceeds to end at the Kenya coast beach resorts for sea activities, beach sports and relaxation.
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.
Good to know
- Driving times during safari are estimates and may vary due to the narrow highways, rough road sections, state of road and traffic congestion.
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if you prefer (suggested flight section between Masai Mara -Nairobi on day 3) (extra cost, price on request).
- Safari is private per booking with own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver / guide-not a group sharing tour
- On this 5 day Masai Mara & Amboseli tour, we start early to maximize on game viewing drives at the Masai Mara and also allow for the long drive on day 3.
- The drive from Masai Mara to Amboseli on day 3 is long and takes approx.8-9 hours (we thus leave Masai Mara early)
- Safari start at 5.00AM from your Nairobi hotel, Nairobi residence or Nairobi airport if your arrival is during early morning
- Safari finish at your beach resort between 4.30PM-6.00PM depending on distance between Mombasa train station and your beach resort
- Safari package includes Nairobi airport-hotel transfer on arrival and your beach resort drop off at the Kenya coast.
- You may select preferred safari lodges/ tented camps from our list of accommodation on safari at booking
Tour highlights
- 2 nights / days at the Masai Mara game reserve - Unlimited game viewing drives - Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species and colourful Masai tribesmen at the Masai Mara
- 2 days at Amboseli national park - Large Elephant herds and other animal species at the amboseli - The snow-capped peaks (weather permitting) of the highest mountain in Africa - The Mount Kilimanjaro
- Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
- Hot air balloon ride at Masai Mara (enquire with us) = $ 450 per person - Optional
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Masai Mara
0500hrs: pick up from your Nairobi hotel / Nairobi airport / residence.
Start the safari journey to the Masai Mara Game reserve, Kenya’s finest wildlife haven.
The dawn drive stops at Narok town where you enjoy your breakfast.Arrive Masai Mara during the mid-morning.
Proceed for a full day of game viewing drives with picnic lunch.
Elephant, lion, giraffe, cheetah, warthog, hyena, buffalo, zebra many more shall be seen
Lunch by the Mara river as you watch Hippos & Crocodiles (and maybe wildebeest during the migration in July – September)
Overnight at a Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day2
Masai Mara Game Reserve – full day
Today shall be a game viewing extravaganza!
Masai Mara Game reserve remains the most exciting wildlife eco-system in the Natural world.
The reserve hosts 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)
Other options at the Masai Mara
We shall visit the Mara river where we may watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
- Day3
Masai Mara to Amboseli
Early morning Depart Masai Mara for Amboseli National Park
Afternoon game viewing drive at the Amboseli.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day4
Full Day Amboseli National Park
Today shall be spent exploring the Amboseli National Park on unlimited game viewing drives in search of Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Cheetah, Warthog, Ostrich and many others…
The national park is small and compact.
The mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day provides a dramatic background for wildlife photography.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at the Amboseli national parkElephant Cheetah, Wild dog, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu etc
- Day5
Amboseli – Emali train station(Approx. 100km – 1 hr from Amboseli) Train from Emali – Mombasa – Kenya Coast
Your last day on safari.
Early morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli as you exit the park-time permitting
Later proceed to Emali train station (100km from Amboseli) where you shall board the standard gauge Nairobi-Mombasa Train (Madaraka Express).
Approximately 9:15am arrive at the train station.
09:51am: Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views via Tsavo West & Tsavo East national parks.
14:18pm:Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your transfer vehicle and driver.
Transfer to your beach hotel in Mombasa, Diani, Tiwi, Kilifi, Watamu or Malindi.
What you could see at 5 Days - Masai Mara - Amboseli Safari Tour
- Buffalo
- Elephant
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Lion
- Crocodile
- Mongoose
- Hyrax
- Dik-dik
- Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
- Herds of dust-red Elephant
- Rhino
- Gerenuk
- Masai Mara Luxury level lodge/ tented camp options 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 Standard level lodge/ tented camp options Mara Sopa Lodge
- Mara Leisure Camp
- AA Camp
- Osero Camp
- Azure Mara Haven
- Mara River Lodge
- Mara Sun lodge
- Sentrim Mara Camp
- Siana Springs
- Losokwan Luxury Tented Camp Economy level lodge/ tented camp options Enkorok
- Elangata Olerai
- Ol Moran
- Mara Chui Camp
- Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
- Explore Nature Mara Lodge Amboseli Luxury level lodge/ tented camp options Oltukai lodge
- Amboseli Serena lodge Standard level lodge/ tented camp options Amboseli Sopa Lodge
- Kibo Safari Camp Economy level lodge/ tented camp options AA Lodge/camp
- Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Masai Mara
- 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
Amboseli
- Standard
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
- Economy
- AA Lodge/camp, Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Tour price includes
- Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan.
- Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
- Game viewing drives
- Park entrance fees.
- All meals on safari.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- 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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