Kenya Roads Safari- From Mombasa
8 Days Great Kenya Safaris - Tsavo East,
Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari
Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East
You will be picked-up from your Mombasa hotel in the morning
and drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway to Tsavo East. It
takes two hours to the park, but before entering the park we
shall have a stopover of maybe 30 minutes to freshen-up. We
enter the Tsavo East through Bachuma Gate then start searching
for Big Five ( Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard ) We
shall stop briefly at Aruba Dam to see animals drinking water.
And proceed to Voi safari lodge or similar) for checking-in and
lunch. After lunch you can decide to go for swimming or have a
siesta.
At 16.00 hrs it's time for the evening safari game-drive
searching for the warthog, ostrich, jackal and many other
different animals. Come back to your Tsavo East Safari
lodge/camp at 18.00 hrs for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tsavo East - Nairobi
The day starts with an early breakfast then followed by a
morning safari game-drive in Tsavo East. This is a good time to
see many animals because the sun is not hot. The birds of
different kinds can be seen at this time and if you are not a
bird lover, the water buck, gazelles, impalas and many animals
can be seen at this time. Latercheck-out of the park and drive to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch
at Carnivore. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nairobi.
Day 3: Nairobi - Masai Mara
After breakfast, we will depart for the Masai Mara Game
Reserve, stopping at the viewpoint of the Great Rift Valley and
at Narok town for lunch. Arrive in time for a late afternoon
game drive in this park, which is essentially the northern
extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park as an artificial
border only separates the two. Dinner and overnight at a lodge /
campsite.
Day 4: Nairobi - Masai Mara
Early breakfast followed by a full day of game drives
within the reserve. The Masai Mara is famous for it’s black
manned lions, elephants and buffalo that make three out of the
‘big five’ though luck is essential for spotting the other two
namely park’s animal concentration and abundance is second to
none. We will cater for a picnic lunch at the hippo pool where
with luck you may spot crocodiles basking on the rocks. Numerous
plains game including antelopes, wildebeest, zebra, Masai
giraffe can be seen as well as scavengers like hyena and
vulture. In the late afternoon (at an extra cost), go for
optional activities like having a nature walk, visiting Masai
villages to see the nomadic lifestyle or swimming in the nearby
lodges. Rest of meals and overnight at a lodge / campsite.
Day 3: Masai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Early morning pre-breakfast game drive.
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru. While on the highway Mount
Longonot (which is of volcanic origin) and Lake Naivasha can be
seen from afar. Lunch at lodge/campsite. Afternoon option game
or (at an extra cost) nature walk with a Masai guide, visit
local Masai village to see their nomadic lifestyle. All
activities will end in the late afternoon. Proceed for evening
game drive. Dinner and overnight at a lodge, budget hotel /
campsite.
Day 6: Lake Nakuru - Nairobi - Amboseli
Early morning breakfast then depart for Amboseli via Nairobi with lunch en-route.
Arriving in time for evening game drives. Dinner and overnight
stay at the lodge or camp.
Amboseli is known for its large herds of elephant, made
famous by the work done by Cynthia Moss and the Amboseli
Elephant Research Project. Here you will also find lion,
giraffe, buffalo, warthog, vervet monkey, zebra, antelope, and
the dik-dik, smallest of the antelope species. With varied
vegetation, but mainly open savannah, game viewing is excellent.
Day 7: Amboseli - Tsavo West
Early morning game drives. After breakfast proceed to Tsavo
West National Park, visit Mzima Springs. Continue with safari
game drive enjoying the scenery and looking out for wildlife as
we head to our safari lodge or camp for check in and lunch. Afternoon
safari game
drive including a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary. Dinner and
overnight at the lodge or camp.
Day 8: Tsavo West - Mombasa
Have an early morning game drive, the best time to see the
rich birdlife of East Africa and wildlife returning to
Safari Camp for breakfast. After breakfast, continue with the
mid-morning game drive in the park until lunch at the camp.
After lunch depart back to Mombasa arriving in the early
evening. Transfer and drop off at your Beach Hotel.
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