7 Days Nairobi to Kenya Coast Safari
Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli Safari
Start From Nairobi, Finish in Mombasa & Kenya Coast
7 day Kenya tour of Amboseli national parks.
Tour departs Nairobi and visits exciting category A Kenya national parks and game reserves on a progressive safari with Kenya beach drop off.
Safari shall visit the tree studded plains of the great Masai Mara game reserve, Lake Nakuru national park with its famous bird population and Rhino sanctuary, Amboseli at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro.
There shall also be a stop at the freshwater Lake Naivasha, where we take a boat ride to view hippos, exotic birds and small game.
This shall be followed by a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
We shall also cycle and hike at the Hell’s gate national park near the Lake Naivasha.
The 7 days safari is a diverse representation of Kenya with exciting game viewing drives, scenic sights, physical activities, relaxation and cultural encounters.
Tour is offered with a choice of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges or tented camps accommodation depending on your budget / style.
Tour transport and game viewing drives are by pop up top .
Customized pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep vehicles are an option at an extra specified cost.
Just so that you may know… (please read carefully)
You can request a customized tour to suit your specific preferences
You can suggest omitting some national parks and adding days on others
Tour can detour to Lake Bogoria for Flamingo viewing on request =$ 50 extra per person
Safari is private per booking in own tour vehicle and your dedicated driver / guide-not a group sharing tour
Driving times during safari are estimates and may vary due to narrow roads,traffic congestion and state of road
You can include local flights to cut on driving time if you prefer (extra price)
If you choose to stay at The Pelican Lodge, Sarova Woodlands or Sentrim Elementaita, note that there shall be no re-entry at Lake Nakuru National Park on the following morning
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:
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 colorful Masai tribesmen at the Masai Mara1 day at Lake Nakuru national park
- Hundreds of bird species including few flamingoes, pelicans and others
- Rhino sanctuary
- The Great Rift valley escarpment - Awesome scenery-
1 day at lake Naivasha
- Boat ride and visit to Hell's gate
- A guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
- Guided walking safari at the Crescent Island 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-
Masai village visit at Masai Mara (arrange with your driver guide) =$ 20 per person to the village chief - Optional
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Hot air balloon excursion at Masai Mara - Book with us as an extra = $ 420 per person - Optional
Nairobi – Masai Mara game reserve ( 265 km – Approx. 5-6 hrs)
Day 1:-
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.
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.
Day 2:-
Full Day – Masai Mara
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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).
What you may see at Masai Mara Game Reserve
Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Warthog, Banded Mongoose, Crocodile, Hippopotamus, Black-Backed Jackal, Crested Porcupine, Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Grants Gazelle, Hartebeest…
Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp
Day 3:-
Masai Mara – lake Nakuru (290 km – Approx. 6-7 Hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A short morning game viewing drive may be scheduled for the early morning.
Later 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.
What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park …….
Flamingo ( Greater and Lesser ), White Rhino, Black Rhino, Waterbucks, unique vegetation about 550 species waterfalls: Makalia.
Day 4:-
Lake Nakuru National Park – Lake Naivasha/Hell’s Gate
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Bird watching and game viewing drives at Lake Nakuru.
We proceed to the nearby Lake Naivasha on a relaxed drive.
Early afternoon shall be spent enjoying a boat ride where we spot hippos, birdlife and small game in idyllic settings.
We shall further experience a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
The Hell’s gate national park tour where we hire bicycles and ride or hike as you watch small game is also included
enjoy a guided walking safari at the Crescent Island.
Optional visit to Hell’s gate national park where we hire bicycles and ride or trek as you watch small game.
Overnight at your Lake Naivasha resort
What you may do at Lake Naivasha ………
Boat ride, bicycle tour, Hell’s gate national park tour
Day 5:-
Lake Naivasha – Amboseli (350 km – Approx. 5-6 Hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAmboseli national park.
There shall be stops to view the great rift valley escarpment along the highway as you proceed towards Nairobi
A short 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.
what you may see at the Amboseli national park …….
Elephant Cheetah, Wild dog, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and nocturnal porcupine etc
Day 6:-
Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Early pre-breakfast game viewing drive at the Amboseli national park.
Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized by the majesty of the Mount Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow-capped peaks.
Today shall be spent exploring the Amboseli National park on unlimited game viewing drives.
Amboseli national park is relatively small and compact
Game viewing drives are concentrated and animals are easy to sport
Mount Kilimanjaro provides a wonderful background and views for those photography moments-weather permitting
Overnight shall be at your safari lodge/ tented camp.
what you may see at the Amboseli national park …….
Elephant Cheetah, Wild dog, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and nocturnal porcupine etc
Day 7:-
Amboseli – Emali (100 km – approx. 1.5 Hrs) SGR Train to Mombasa
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Short morning game viewing drive is scheduled at the Amboseli this morning -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 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.
What you could see at Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Naivasha & Amboseli...
Buffalo
Elephant
Giraffe
Zebra
Lion
Crocodile
Mongoose
Boat Ride
Dik-dik
Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
Herds of dust-red Elephant
Rhino
Mount Kilimanjaro
Ryino
Leopard
ACCOMMODATION
Safari accommodation options for each location
Kenya
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers:
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Transport in a customized pop up top safari mini-van.
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Services of an experirnced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
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Stay in economy,standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees.
All meals on safari.
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Pick up at Madaraka Express Train Station & drop off at your Malindi, Watamu, Diani, Mombasa, Kilifi beach hotel..
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari
Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
Government taxes and local levies
Not Included In the Tour Price: Items and Services of a personal nature.
Not Included In the Tour Price: All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.