6 Days Tsavo East, Amboseli, L. Nakuru, Masai Mara (Road & Air)

Starts from / returns to Mombasa,Diani,Bamburi,Watamu,Malindi beach resorts.

Explore the plains of the Tsavo East & tour  Amboseli national park with views of  the Mount Kilimanjaro.

There shall be a stop to view the Great rift valley escarpment as you proceed to  Lake Nakuru National park

At the Lake Nakuru,you shall view hundreds of thousands of flamingo and ,other bird species and the endangered Rhino

 We later proceed to  Masai Mara where you encounter the “Big Five” and more in a game viewing extravaganza.

The tour package provides  opportunities to see  Africa evolve  into more scenic and wildlife viewing  wonders progressively.

Accommodation is in a selection of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges and tented camps.

Transport and game viewing drives are provided in customized open top 4x4 Toyota safari minivans

4 x 4 safari land cruiser jeep is available at extra cost.  


                   Safari  pick up points

Mombasa city hotels                 Bamburi beach                 Kilifi beach               Diani beach

Mombasa port                          Shanzu beach                 Malindi beach          Galu beach

Nyali  beach                             Msambweni beach           Tiwi beach     

 

 

Highlights:
  • Tsavo East national park
  • Amboseli national park
  • Lake Nakuru national park
  • Masai Mara game reserve
  • Range of cultural  life styles and economic activities along the safari route
  • Cross section of Kenya’s rich diversity
  • Kenyan people,.. from the Masai pastoralist's to the cosmopolitan urbanites
  • Mount Kilimanjaro. Africa's highest mountain  in all its splendor.
  • The Great Rift Valley escarpment.
  • A brief view of the capital city - Nairobi
  • Flamingos, Pelicans and numerous bird species at Lake Nakuru
  • The big five plus a complete representation of many wildlife species found in the region.
  • 80% of Africa in 6 days
DEPARTURE TIMES
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Diani beach resorts – 0500hrs

 
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North Coast resorts  – 0600hrs

 

Set your own safari dates.

Private safari tour

Safari itinerary

 

Day 1: MOMBASA - TSAVO EAST (120 kms, Appr. 2.5hrs )

Early pick up from your Kenya beach resort

Depart on a scenic  inland drive along   the Mombasa - Nairobi highway.

Arrive at the southern entry point of the Tsavo East gate for a brief  refreshment stop ( pay direct for refreshments)

Commence game viewing drives on entry in search of  lion, cheetah, giraffe, zebra, elephant, gazelle dik dik etc..

Later relax at your safari lodge / camp  while getting ready for the mid-afternoon game viewing drive session.

…wildlife  comes alive after the mid-day heat

We traverse the Tsavo East National park spotting wildlife and drinking in the scenery as we marvel at the splendor of the African sunset.

Your safari driver guide shall point out the animals as he takes you through the Tsavo East game viewing tracks.

Overnight at a Tsavo east safari lodge/ tented camp.

Meal Plan: Lunch, Breakfast.

What you may see at Tsavo East national park ........

Vast herds of dust -red elephants,Buffalo,Lion,Leopard, Hippo, Crocodile,Waterbucks, Lesser Kudu, Gerenuk and Hirola. 

 

Day 2: TSAVO EAST - AMBOSELI (300 km, Appr 4 hrs)

…it is an early date with nature!

Morning  game viewing drive  as we exit the park and proceed to the  Amboseli National Park.

Mid-day finds us at the floor  of the Mount Kilimanjaro at  Amboseli.

Freshen up and relax before venturing out on a short, concentrated late afternoon  game viewing drive.

Wild animals  are easily spotted with the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro providing the ultimate background for both amateur and professional photography.

…what you missed at the Tsavo East may be seen at the Amboseli

 Overnight  at Amboseli safari lodge/ tented camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

What you may see at Amboseli National park .......

Elephant , Cheetah, Buffalo, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik,  Zebra, Lion, Lesser Kudu, Nocturnal porcupine and prolific birdlife

 
Day 3: AMBOSELI - LAKE NAKURU (420 kms, Appr 7 hrs) with lunch stop at Lake Naivasha

Early start for the Lake Nakuru national park

The drive is long,eventful and scenic

Have a glimpse of the Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi, a real contrast to the safari world

Stop to marvel at the sheer drop of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

The fresh water lake Naivasha and the alkaline lake Elmenteita are worthwhile stops along the route.

Arrive at the Lake Nakuru National park in time for a short game and bird watching drive.

Great moments shall  be spent around Lake Nakuru National Park with its millions of flamingoes, pelicans and a great variety of bird species.

The Lake Nakuru National Park is home to the black and white rhino.

Overnight at  a Lake Nakuru lodge  / tented camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

What you may see at Lake Nakuru National park ......

 Flamingo, 56 different mammal species, Lion Hill , Balloon Cliff and out of Africa view points, about 550 different plant species.

 

Day 4: LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA (280 kms, Appx 5.5hrs)

Morning game and bird viewing drives at the park

Later proceed to the Masai Mara game reserve.

Arrive Masai Mara  in the mid afternoon

Short game drive at the Masai Mara.

Overnight at your Masai Mara safari lodge/ tented camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: 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 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.

Picnic lunch shall be by the Mara river as we watch hippos & crocodiles or maybe the great migration (July – October)

Overnight  at our Masai Mara safari lodge/ Tented camp

 

Day 6: MASAI  MARA – NAIROBI fly  MOMBASA (Masai Mara - Nairobi 265 km, Appr. 5hrs)

 

Last day on safari!

Early Morning game drive.

Later proceed to Nairobi to arrive in the late afternoon.

Drop off at  the Nairobi airport for your Mombasa flight  on Kenya Airways.


1830hrs: Depart Nairobi for Mombasa.
1930hrs: Arrive Mombasa Airport.

Met and transfer  to your Mombasa,Diani,Watamu,Bamburi beach resorts

 

 

Choose economy,standard or luxury lodge / tented camp  option according  to safari  budget / style

Luxury lodges / tented camps option:

Tsavo East  National park:  Satao camp

Amboseli National park : Oltukai lodge,   Amboseli Serena lodge.

Lake Nakuru National park: Sarova Lion hillLake Nakuru sopa lodge,Flamingo camp

Masai Mara game reserve:  Mara simba lodge , Mara sarova campMara serenaAshnil MaraKeekorok lodge

 

Standard lodges / tented camps option

Tsavo East National park: Voi safari lodge , Ashnil Aruba lodge

Amboseli National Park: Amboseli Sopa Lodge , Sentrim Amboseli , Kibo Safari Camp

Lake Nakuru National Park: Lake Nakuru Lodge 

Masai Mara game reserve: Mara sopa LodgeMara Leisure camp , AA lodge/camp,

 

Economy lodges/ tented camps option

Tasavo East National Park: Sentrim Tsavo CampNdololo Camp , Voi wildlife lodge

Amboseli National Park: AA Lodge/camp

Lake Nakuru National Park:  Lake Nakuru Lodge 

Masai Mara game reserve: Elangata Olerai Camp,  Olmoran tented campSentrim Mara camp

 

Prices are per person sharing in a private open top safari minivan and in  double /twin room/ tent

High Season:November -March

  Economy Standard Luxury 
2 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1460 $ 1610 $ 1800
4 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1370 $ 1490 $ 1680
6 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1330 $ 1460 $ 1640
Single room extra $ 250 $ 300 $ 350
X-mas holiday extra: 21st dec -3rd jan :person per day .   $ 35 $ 45 $ 75
Children below 3 Years Free    
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      

Peak Season: July -October

  Economy Standard Luxury  
2 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1570 $ 1670 $ 2090
4 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1460 $ 1560 $ 1980
6 persons in private tour: per person: $ 1430 $ 1520 $ 1940
Single room extra $ 300 $ 450 $ 550
Children below 3 Years Free    
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      

Low Season: April -June

  Economy Standard Luxury
2 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1390 $ 1480 $1600  
4 persons in private tour: per person: $ 1280 $ 1370 $ 1490
6 persons in private tour:  per person: $ 1240 $ 1340 $1450
Children below 3 Years Free    
Children between 12-18 years 90% of adult rate:      
Children between 3-11 years 75% of adult rate:      

 

4 x4 Land Cruiser Jeep extra:
2 persons in private safari tour:  per person: $ 250
4 persons in private safari tour:  per person: $ 130
6 persons in private safari tour:  per person: $ 90

 

Safari price includes:
Transport in a customized pop up Toyota safari mini-van.
 Game viewing drives
park entrance fees
Services of an experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
 Stay in economy,standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camp
All meals on safari
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
Air ticket : Nairobi-Mombasa
Pick up / drop off at Mombasa,Bamburi,Diani,Kilifi,Watamu beach resorts
Government taxes and local levies

 

Not Included in the safari
Other bottled drinks.
Items and services of a personal nature.
Packing items on safari.
Tips or gratuities