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8 Days Mombasa to Tsavo, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari ending in Nairobi
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8 Days Mombasa to Tsavo, Amboseli, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and Masai Mara Safari ending in Nairobi

The grand Kenya circuit from the coast: Tsavo East and West, Amboseli, Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.

8 days Mombasa → Tsavo East → Tsavo West → Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara → Nairobi
Duration8 days
RouteMombasa → Tsavo East → Tsavo West → Amboseli → Lake Naivasha → Lake Nakuru → Masai Mara → Nairobi
Tour typeMombasa to Nairobi

Overview

About this safari

This 8 days safari starts on the coast in Mombasa and travels the length of southern and western Kenya: Tsavo East and Tsavo West, Amboseli beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Hell's Gate and Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara, ending in Nairobi.

Six parks and reserves
Hell's Gate walking and cycling
Rhinos at Lake Nakuru
Full day in the Masai Mara with a Mara River visit

Daily plan

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Mombasa - Tsavo East

Tsavo East is home to large herds of elephants, the infamous man eating lions, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, waterbucks and over 400 bird species. Leave Mombasa in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National Park for mid morning game drive before lunch. Lunch will be had at your lodge or camp. Later in the afternoon more game drive in the park with chance of spotting more animals. Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Day 2Tsavo East - Tsavo West

Early morning game drive return to your lodge for breakfast, After breakfast leave Tsavo East for Tsavo West and with game viewing en-route to your pre-booked Safari Camp or Lodge for lunch. In the afternoon enjoy more game drive with a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3Tsavo West - Amboseli

After breakfast proceed for game drive with a visit of Mzima Springs where you can see hippos and fish in crystal-clear water from an underground observation tank. With more game viewing proceed to Amboseli National Park with a stop to marvel at the Shetani Lava. We will arrive in time for lunch and a short rest at your pre-booked Safari Lodge or Camp in Amboseli. Afternoon game drive within the Amboseli park which lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4Amboseli - Lake Naivasha

After breakfast leave Amboseli with game viewing en-route to Lake Naivasha with a brief stop to view the Great Rift Valley scenery as you proceed to Lake Naivasha and arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive with a visit to Hell's Gate National Park which allows walking safari, Hiking, cycling, Rock climbing and photography of wildlife and a visit to the geothermal power plant. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru

After breakfast you may enjoy an optional boat ride (at own cost) on the lake then drive to Lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park for a chance of spotting different animals like rhinos, Rothschild's giraffes and different bird species. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara

After breakfast leave for Masai Mara arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive through the park in search of the Lion, Cheetah, Elephant, Buffalo. Dinner and overnight at your pre-booked Safari Camp or Lodge.

Day 7Masai Mara

After breakfast go for full day game drive in the park with packed lunch in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo among other animals. We will also visit the Mara River to see the wildebeest crossing or the crossings point. You will enjoy a nature walk in the company of an armed ranger. After picnic lunch we will enjoy more game drive as we head back to our accommodation to freshen up. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8Masai Mara - Nairobi

After breakfast and with game viewing en-route drive back to Nairobi arriving in the afternoon.

Inclusions

What's included

Included

  • Safari transport and game drives in a safari minibus (Land Cruisers on fly-in safaris)
  • Accommodation and meals as shown in the itinerary
  • Services of an experienced safari guide
  • Park and reserve entry fees
  • Bottled water during game drives

Not included

  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal purchases
  • Tips and gratuities

Before you book

Good to know

  • Land Cruiser safari available at an extra cost - please ask when you enquire.
  • A boat ride on Lake Naivasha is optional and paid separately.

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