0730hrs: On day one we’ll pick you up at your Nairobi hotel or Nairobi airport for the journey to Africa’s finest wildlife reserve – the Masai Mara. We should arrive in time for plenty of game viewing throughout the afternoon hours.

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.

Here in Kenya’s most popular park with its deep savannahs offset with iconic acacia trees, you’ll have a good chance to spot the “Big Five” – lion, leopard elephant, rhino and buffalo because of the great density of animals in this reserve.

At the Mara River, we’ll see hippo and crocodile deep in their usual habitat as wildebeest, zebra and gazelle forge across in search of food. The park also supports masses of impala, eland, Masai Giraffe, cheetah and hyena. You won’t go a day here without enjoying the ever-present wildlife.

We offer several optional excursions to round out your safari. An early morning hot air balloon ride over the awakening Mara with its views of the endless trains of wildlife is an unforgettable memory. Just ask us and we’ll make the arrangements for you.

You can also take a moment out from wildlife tracking to visit the local Maasai people. Here you can meet the villagers, learn about their lives and purchase some of their colourful crafts.

Overnight shall be at your Masai Mara safari lodge / tented safari camp.

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…

We will depart very early after breakfast from Masai Mara to maximize our time at our next Kenya safari destination, Lake Nakuru National Park.

We’ll continue the scenic drive to Lake Nakuru Park, driving through the dramatic Kenyan landscape aiming to arrive in time for lunch.

Lake Nakuru Park will bring us up close to a bright assortment of birdlife, including flamingoes, cormorants, pelicans, and kingfishers among other unique wildlife that you will spot during this African safari tour.

But this park offers so much more – a large population of black rhino, endangered Rothschild’s giraffe, plus zebra, hippo, baboon, leopards, tree climbing lions, waterbuck, hyena, and sometimes cheetah.

Game drive en-route as we check in for lunch, afterwards go for our extensive game drive till evening.

Overnight at your Lake Nakuru safari lodge / tented safari camp.

What you may see at Lake Nakuru national park…

Over 400 bird species, White Rhino, Leopard, Black Rhino, Waterbucks, unique vegetation about 550 species waterfalls: Makalia.

It’s a quick drive next to Lake Naivasha and its surrounding parks and preserves. This is a pretty area of forest, extinct volcanoes, imposing gorges and Africa’s signature acacia trees. Naivasha is another Rift Valley lake that attracts over 450 species of birds.

We’ll take a sailing boat safari across this lake looking for weavers, firefinches, cormorants and pelicans. As we slide along by the hippos foraging about, we may also take in giraffe and zebra grazing on the nearby shore of this idyllic spot.

Then it’s a quick trip to Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, a private preserve where we’ll enjoy a guided walking safari amongst the grazing buffalo, zebra and giraffe. And if riding a bicycle is what you want, take advantage of an optional riding safari at nearby Hell’s Gate National Park.

This is a place of dramatic cliffs, canyons and active steam vents rising from the earth below. But it’s also an easy-going opportunity to bicycle past impala, eland and even baboon.

Overnight at your Lake Naivasha safari lodge/ Lake Naivasha resort.

What you may do at Lake Naivasha …

Boat ride, bicycle tour, Hell’s gate national park tour

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

A short game viewing drive with possible views of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks at Amboseli -Weather permitting

There will be plenty of stops along the way to Amboseli Park to eat, relax and appreciate vistas of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. As you approach the park, the great rise of Mt. Kilimanjaro overpowers the horizon. Africa’s tallest mountain is one of the ever-present features of this reserve – a picture postcard whenever you snap a picture.

Overnight at your Amboseli national park safari lodge or tented camp.

What you may see at the Amboseli national park ….

Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and nocturnal porcupine etc

Though not a large park, the density of wildlife here will make for an active and gratifying safari experience. Amboseli is known for its practically endless herds of elephants and you will see these wonderful titans marching to their watering holes.

We’ll be here at Amboseli with plenty of time for game drives and also relaxation, if you wish. Just let your guide know what you’re in the mood for, game drives or relaxing at your lodge.

It’s been a busy African safari trip, and you’ve seen and absorbed so much during this discovery safari. But there’s still more to experience on your way to Kenya’s sun-dappled coast.

Overnight shall be at your Amboseli safari lodge/ tented safari camp.

What you may see at the Amboseli national park …….

Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Giraffe, Zebra, Lion, Mongoose, Hyrax, Dik-dik, Lesser Kudu and nocturnal porcupine etc.

Amboseli – Emali (100 km – approx. 1.5 Hrs) Train to Mombasa

As we exit the park, you’ll be seeing your last views of Amboseli. However, on your upcoming train journey, you’ll be passing through both Tsavo West and Tsavo East Parks for more vistas and possibly wildlife viewing.

Your driver/guide will bring you to the train station at Emali. There, he’ll assist you with tickets and transfer to the Madaraka Express, the new high-speed train to Mombasa and the coast.

Your first-class ticket is included with the tour, so enjoy the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment and reclining seat. The train’s route is positioned higher than the roadway and offers an elevated view of the parks. And with its large windows you’ll enjoy wonderful vistas of the passing landscapes.

There’s also a buffet car for drinks and snacks, and new, modern restrooms for your convenience. In about 4 ½ hours you’ll arrive at the state-of-the-art train station in Mombasa.

Train Schedule

Approximately 9:15am arrive at the train station.

09:31am:  Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views through Tsavo West & Tsavo East national parks.

14:00pm: Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your transfer vehicle and driver.

Transfer to your hotel or resort is also included – we’ll pick you up and bring you to your local hotel or resort in Malindi, Watamu, Diani, Mombasa and Kilifi beach.