Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Style: Private or Small Group
Start Location: Nairobi – Airport/Hotel Pick-Up Included
End Location: Mombasa Beach Hotel or Moi International Airport
Transport: Safari minivan or 4x4 with pop-up roof
Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & budget tented camps
Advance Booking Recommended

Safari Overview

Explore the ultimate Kenyan safari circuit on this 9-day adventure from Nairobi to Mombasa, featuring diverse wildlife, iconic landscapes, and top national parks including Masai Mara, Amboseli, Lake Nakuru, Naivasha, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East. From big cat sightings in the Mara to elephants under Mount Kilimanjaro and flamingos in the Rift Valley lakes, this safari is perfect for travelers seeking a complete Kenya safari experience that ends on the coast.

️ Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrival in Nairobi

• Pick-up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) or Nairobi hotel.

• Optional city tour or museum visit (additional cost).

• Dinner included.
  Accommodation: Henessis Hotel (Budget)

Day 2: Nairobi – Lake Nakuru – Lake Elementaita

• Early drive to Lake Nakuru National Park – known for flamingos, rhinos & scenic acacia forests.

• Game drive followed by lunch at a lodge.

• Transfer to Lake Elementaita for overnight stay.
  Accommodation: Sirville Lodge
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Elementaita – Masai Mara National Reserve

• Drive to Masai Mara, arriving for lunch.

• Evening game drive in the reserve.
  Accommodation: Olmoran Tented Camp
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Masai Mara

• Full-day game drive with picnic lunch in the park.

• Chance to spot the Big Five and possibly witness the Great Migration (seasonal).
  Accommodation: Olmoran Tented Camp
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate

• Transfer to Lake Naivasha.

• Afternoon trip to Hell’s Gate National Park – optional biking or walking in the gorge.
  Accommodation: Elsamere Center
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Naivasha – Amboseli National Park

• Scenic drive to Amboseli National Park – arrive for lunch.

• Evening game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
  Accommodation: AA Lodge or similar
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park

• Morning departure with game drive en route to Tsavo West.

• Visit Mzima Springs and enjoy breathtaking volcanic landscapes.
  Accommodation: Taita Hills Lodge
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park

• Transfer to Tsavo East, home to the “red elephants” and diverse wildlife.

• Game drive en route to Ashnil Aruba Lodge.
  Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Tsavo East – Mombasa

• Morning game drive, picnic lunch en route.

• Scenic drive to Mombasa, arriving in the afternoon.

• Drop-off at your beach hotel or Moi International Airport.
  Accommodation: Not included (end of tour)
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

✅ Included in the Tour

• ✔️ Park entry fees for all parks and reserves

• ✔️ Accommodation (8 nights – standard lodges and camps)

• ✔️ Full-board meals as specified

• ✔️ Professional English-speaking safari guide

• ✔️ Daily game drives in a safari van with pop-up roof

• ✔️ Bottled water during game drives

• ✔️ Airport pick-up in Nairobi & drop-off in Mombasa

• ✔️ All government taxes and levies

❌ Not Included

• ✖️ International flights

• ✖️ Optional excursions (e.g., balloon rides, Maasai village visit)

• ✖️ Drinks and personal items

• ✖️ Tips for guide/driver

• ✖️ Pre- or post-tour accommodation (can be arranged at extra cost)

• ✖️ Travel insurance & visas

Important Notes

• Pack light with soft bags – ideal for safari vehicles

• Bring sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses

• Reusable water bottle – single-use plastics are banned in parks

• Camera and binoculars highly recommended

• Airport transfers included for JKIA (arrival) and Moi International (departure)

Why Choose This Safari?

• Visit 7 top safari destinations in one itinerary

• Track the Big Five across diverse ecosystems

• ️ Enjoy scenic wonders like Mount Kilimanjaro and Mzima Springs

• Guided by expert safari professionals

• ️ Ends at Kenya’s beautiful Indian Ocean coast

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