6-day itinerary
6 Days, 4 National Parks Wildlife Safari Nairobi – Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Amboseli – Tsavo West – Mombasa Safari
From Nairobi to Mombasa & Kenya Coast
Popular 6 day Kenya safari day tour visiting Great Masai Mara Game Reserve, Rift valley & Lake Nakuru ,Amboseli &Tsavo West National Parks.
Safari tour provides excellent game viewing opportunities for the Big 5, awesome scenery, wonderful bird life and close local cultural encounters.
On the tour, you shall explore the tree studded Savannah plains of Masai Mara, view birdlife and endangered Rhino species at Lake Nakuru, encounter large Elephant herds and view Mount Kilimanjaro at Amboseli and lastly experience the scenic hills and valleys of the Tsavo West with Mzima springs
Tour accommodation is in a selection of economy, standard or luxury level safari lodges or tented camps.
Safari tour is a private road trip in own pop up top minivan and dedicated driver / tour guide.
A pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep can be provided as an upgrade at extra cost.
Safari tour program can be customized as follows:
Good to know
- Making 3 nights at Masai Mara and omitting the Tsavo West
- If you choose Sarova Salt Lick Lodge in the Luxury level category, game viewing drives shall be at Taita hills game Sanctuary
- Driving time during safari are estimates and can vary due to narrow roads, density of traffic and general road conditions
- If you prefer, safari sections can utilize local flights to reduce on road time (extra price).
- Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver / guide – not a group sharing tour
- If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita lodge, there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following day.
- All other safari services are uniform regardless of your accommodation level choice
- For Kenya coast beach drop off, we shall use the standard gauge train option to Mombasa thus reducing on driving time, avoid the notorious traffic jam and for your better scenery and maybe wildlife views from the elevated train. Pick up from Mombasa railway station and transfer to your Mombasa beach / hotel accommodation is included.
- You may also choose to use vehicle transfer for your Mombasa – beach drop off.
Tour highlights
- Masai Mara Game Reserve - Unlimited game viewing drives - Tree studded typical savannah terrain and a multitude of Wild animal species. - Colorful Masai tribesmen
- Lake Nakuru National Park - Hundreds of bird species including few flamingos, pelicans and others - Rhino sanctuary - The Great Rift valley escarpment - Awesome scenery
- 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
- Tsavo West National Park - Scenic hills and valleys - Game viewing drives - Crocodile, hippo, exotic fish and migratory birds at the Mzima springs - Africa's limitless expanses of the wild. - Lava flows - Recent Volcanoes
- Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) =$ 25 per person to the village chief - Optional
- Hot air balloon excursion at Masai Mara - Book with us as an extra = $ 450 per person - Optional
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Masai Mara Game Reserve
0500hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi Airport.
Depart Nairobi and proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.
The scenic drive is via subsistence homesteads as you head to the Great Rift Valley escarpment where you may stop for awesome views.
Descend to the floor of the Rift valley and open Masai country as you journey to the Masai Mara.
Explore the Masai Mara on an afternoon game viewing drive
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day2
Full Day – Masai Mara
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 make 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 at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
- Day3
Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru
Early morning depart Masai Mara for 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.
Overnight at your lake nakuru national park lodge or tented camp.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national parkFlamingo (Greater and Lesser), White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbucks, unique vegetation about 550 species waterfalls: Makalia.
- Day4
Lake Nakuru – Amboseli
Depart Lake Nakuru and proceed to Amboseli National Park.
There shall be stops to view the great rift valley and other scenic spots along the safari route.
Afternoon game viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks at Amboseli. (Weather permitting)
Overnight at your Amboseli national park safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day5
Amboseli – Tsavo West
Morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli.
Weather permitting, there shall be awesome views of the Mount Kilimanjaro snow-capped peaks.
The exciting park is open and relatively small.
Mount Kilimanjaro offers an awesome background for wildlife photography.
Later proceed to the Tsavo West National Park.
The Tsavo west is hilly with scenic terrain and wonderful game viewing backgrounds.
You shall visit the Mzima springs to view hippos, exotic fish and abundant birdlife.
Overnight shall be at your Tsavo west safari lodge or tented camp.
- Day6
Tsavo West – Mombasa & Kenya Coast
Later proceed to Mtito Andei train station (Next to Tsavo West) where you shall board the standard gauge Nairobi-Mombasa Train (Madaraka Express).
Approximately 10:45am arrive at the train station.
11:24am: Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views through Tsavo West & Tsavo East national parks.
14:18pm:Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your hotel transfer vehicle and driver.
Transfer to your beach hotel in Mombasa, Tiwi, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu or Malindi.
You may transfer to your beach resort by car if you prefer.
What you could see/do on a 6 Day Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, Tsavo West Safari
- Buffalo
- Elephant
- Giraffe
- Zebra
- Lion
- Crocodile
- Mongoose
- Mzima Springs
- Dik-dik
- Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
- Herds of dust-red Elephant
- Rhino
- Mount Kilimanjaro
- Leopard
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Masai Mara Game Reserve
- Luxury Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- 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 Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- 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 Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Enkorok, Elangata Olerai, Ol Moran, Mara Chui Camp, Jambo Mara Safari Lodge, Explore Nature Mara Lodge
Amboseli National Park
- Luxury Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Oltukai lodge, Amboseli Serena lodge
- Standard Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp
- Economy Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- AA Lodge/camp, Sentrim Amboseli Camp
Lake Nakuru National Park
- Luxury Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Sarova Lion hill, Lake Nakuru sopa lodge, Flamingo camp
- Standard Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Lake Nakuru Lodge, Sarova Woodlands, The Pelican Lodge, Sentrim Elementaita
- Economy Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Lake Nakuru lodge
Tsavo West National Park
- Luxury Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Severin Safari Camp, Ziwani Tented Camp, Sarova Saltlick Lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge
- Standard Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Rhino Valley Lodge
- Economy Safari Lodge / Tented Camp Option
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
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.
- 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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