6-day itinerary
6 Days, 3 National Parks Safari Nairobi – Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli – Kenya Coast
From Nairobi / to Mombasa & Kenya coast
The 6 day Kenya safari tours the expansive plains of Masai Mara game reserve with its diverse wildlife, awesome scenery and local Masai tribes people.
Safari proceeds to the great rift valley and lake Nakuru National Park where we view birdlife and the endangered black and white Rhino species.
We later visit the Amboseli National Park with majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro where we view large Elephant herds and other wildlife.
Tour leaves from Nairobi and spends 2 nights at Masai Mara, 1 night at the Lake Nakuru in the Rift valley and 2 nights at the Amboseli.
Safari tour then proceeds to the Kenya coast and beach resorts for relaxation and seaside activities.
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 possible at an extra cost.
Good to know
- Driving times during safari in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to narrow roads, density of traffic in sections and state of roads
- You can include local flights to cut on driving time if preferred at an extra price
- Safari is private per booking in own vehicle and your dedicated driver / guide-no group sharing tour
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita lodge, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
- Safari start at 7.30AM from your Nairobi hotel or residence, safari can also start from the Nairobi airport
- Safari finish at the Kenya coast beach resorts between 4.30PM -6.00PM depending on location
- There are high pressure souvenir sales by local Masai people at the Park entry gates of Masai Mara & Amboseli and maybe even at washroom stops
Tour highlights
- 2 days Masai Mara Game Reserve - Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of wild animal species and colourful Masai tribesmen.
- Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
- 1 day Amboseli National Park - Elephant herds and other animal species at the Amboseli. - The snow-capped highest mountain in Africa, the Mount Kilimanjaro (weather permitting) - Observation Hill
- Hot air balloon ride option (enquire / book with us) = $ 450 per person - Optional
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
0730hrs: You shall be collected from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport (Nairobi airport pick up depends on your arrival flight time).
Proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve -Kenya’s and Africa’s finest wildlife reserve.
The drive to the Mara is via Kenya rural settings that contrast dramatically as you progress towards the Great rift valley escarpment.
Most of the drive shall be at the floor of the great rift valley and through Masai country.
During the afternoon, explore the Masai Mara on your first game viewing drive of safari.
Overnight at your 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 which we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)
Other options at the Masai Mara
Optional Masai village visit at masai mara (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
Overnight shall be at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented camp.
- Day3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
A short morning game viewing drive may be scheduled for the early morning -time permitting
Proceed from Masai Mara to the lake Nakuru national park.
There shall be stops at scenic places along the route.
Afternoon bird and game viewing drives around the Lake Nakuru-with an opportunity to visit the rhino sanctuary.
Overnight at your lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national parkFlamingo (Greater and Lesser), White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbuck, unique vegetation about 550 species waterfalls: Makalia.
- Day4
Lake Nakuru – Amboseli national park
Early morning bird watching and game viewing drives at Lake Nakuru as you exit the park.
A long and easy drive to the Amboseli national park.
There shall be stops to view the great rift valley escarpment along the highway as you proceed towards Nairobi.
Arrive at Amboseli in the late afternoon for a short game viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks – Weather permitting.
Overnight at your Amboseli national park safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day5
Amboseli Full Day
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…
Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized by the majesty of the Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow- capped peaks.
Mount Kilimanjaro dominates the skyline.
It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world.The snow – capped peaks dominate the background while we marvel at the wildlife and scenery.
Overnight at your Amboseli national park 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 and nocturnal porcupine etc
- Day6
Amboseli – Emali (Approx. 100km – 1 hr)Train to Mombasa-4 hours
Your last day on safari.
Early morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli as you exit the park-time permitting.
Proceed to Emali train station (100KM-1.5 hours from Amboseli) where you shall board the standard gauge Nairobi-Mombasa Train (Madaraka Express).
Approximately 9:15am arrive at the Emali train station.
09:51am: Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with its elevated country views through 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, Tiwi, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu or Malindi.
Arrival at your beach resort between 4.30PM -6 PM)
What you could see at Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru - Amboseli Safari
- Buffalo
- Elephant
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Lion
- Crocodile
- Mongoose
- Hyrax
- Dik-dik
- Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
- Herds of dust-red Elephant
- Rhino
- Gerenuk
- Leopard
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
- Standard
- 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
- Enkorok, Elangata Olerai, Ol Moran, Mara Chui Camp, Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Explore Nature Mara Lodge
Lake Nakuru
- Economy
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
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.
- Pick up at Madaraka Express Train Station & drop off at your Malindi, Watamu, Diani, Mombasa, Kilifi beach hotel.
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
- Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
- Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
- 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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