Mombasa, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu, Economy, Safari, Air-Road

Departs and terminates in Mombasa, Kenya

Our budget/economy camping safari adventure from the Mombasa Kenya directory.

7 days, 6 overnights Mombasa, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Samburu by air and road with overnight train, Nairobi-Mombasa.

This is an exciting closer to nature safari experience with accommodation in budget camps and or economy hotels from the natural world safaris Mombasa Kenya options.

We connect Mombasa-Nairobi on the 1 hour domestic Kenya airways flight to join our road transport, driver guide and cook for the 7 days Kenyan adventure safari.

Returning to our coastal base will be on the overnight 1st class Nairobi-Mombasa train “optional”.

A worthwhile value for money safari experience, a 6 nights, 7 days camping safari adventure, well rounded, well paced and interactive package taking in the highlights of a perfect African adventure.

Popular with adventurous European visitors on charter holiday vacation packages to the Kenya coast.

Ideal safari package for student groups, young families, young friends.

Best booked in advance and in groups of 4-6 persons.

Departs from Mombasa city, Nyali Beach, Bamburi beach, Shanzu beach, Kikambala beach, Tiwi beach, Diani beach, hotels, cottages Kenya coast.

Highlights:

  • Views of Mt. Kilimanjaro en-route to Nairobi aboard Kenya Airways
  • The “Lunatic Express” experience on the overnight train Nairobi - Mombasa
  • Cross section of Kenyan cultures and life styles en-route
  • A glimpse of the capital city Nairobi.
  • The Great Rift Valley escarpment, Mt. Kenya, the Rift Valley Lakes.
  • Kenya farming cultures, tea, coffee, subsistence farming
  • Unlimited game viewing drives with sole usage of safari mini vans
  • Varied climatic and vegetation zones encounter
  • The big five together with hundreds of other wildlife and bird species
DEPARTURE TIMES
:
 South Coast hotels – 0330hrs
    North Coast hotels – 0415hrs

GROUP DEPARTURE DAYS:
:
 Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays
 
Day 1: MOMBASA - NAIROBI - MASAI MARA (Nairobi to Masai Mara 265 kms, Appx. 5½ hrs with stop-overs)

Our 7 days, 6 overnights Mombasa, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, samburu camping by air/road or train begins with the Mombasa-Nairobi air / flight connection at dawn to link up with our safari transport and other group members in Nairobi........

We will be collected from our respective Coast hotels and transferred to the Moi Airport Mombasa.
0600hrs: Depart on Kenya Airways for the 1-hour flight to Nairobi
0700hrs: Arrive in Nairobi to be met by our safari driver guide and safari mini van.

A brief stop over for breakfast is allowed. The drive to the Masai Mara takes us through the central highlands of the country with views of coffee, tea and subsistence crop plantations. There will be stopovers en-route to marvel at the Great Rift Valley escarpment and other scenic attractions. We will proceed through Masai country with lunch en-route to arrive at Masai Mara base in the afternoon.
Meals and overnight at our camp.
   
Day 2: THE MASAI MARA

Game viewing extravaganza! Whatever pundits say, the Masai Mara eco-system remains the single most exciting wildlife destination in the world. The reserve is home to the highest concentration of wild animals per sq. km. than any other park in the region. Simply said, the Mara is a one-stop shop for game viewing activities. We transverse the reserve on unlimited game viewing drives in search of the big five and more species of the lesser game. Our mid-day meals will either be picnics or at base.
Dinner and overnight will be at our camp.
   
Day 3: MASAI MARA - LAKE NAKURU (280 kms, Appx. 5 hrs)

Last day at the Masai Mara. We will start at dawn to catch the sunrise and the early hunters and grazers. We return to our base for breakfast. A mid-morning wrap-up drive will bring us back for an early lunch. We depart Masai Mara and proceed to Lake Nakuru. We will stop for views of Lake Naivasha and Elmenteita. Arrival at Lake Nakuru in the late afternoon. Time permitting; a short drive around the lake will be conducted.
Meals and overnight at a budget hotel.
   
Day 4: LAKE NAKURU - SAMBURU (340 kms, Appx. 5 hrs)

We start with an early breakfast. It’s an ornithologist and game viewer’s day. Hundreds of thousand of flamingoes canopy the shallow edges of the lake while pelicans and hundreds of other bird species will be seen. The adjacent park hosts both the black and white rhinos together with warthogs, antelopes, baboons and many more animal species.
We shall depart for the Samburu game reserve on the most scenic and dramatic road journey of our safari. Through the Rift Valley, past the highland to the arid areas of Northern Kenya. Lunch will be at the Thomson Falls. Arrive Samburu in the late afternoon. Meals and overnight at the camp.
   
Day 5: SAMBURU GAME RESERVE

Day spent at the Samburu. We shall start the day on a pre-breakfast game viewing drive returning to our base for breakfast. Our drives will be concentrated along the Ewaso Nyiro River, which is the lifeline of this semi-arid park. We will be in search of the Oryx, the reticulated giraffe and the Gravy’s Zebra and many more animals. Meals and overnight at our camp.
   
Day 6: SAMBURU - MT. KENYA – NAIROBI - MOMBASA

We depart Samburu after an early morning game viewing drive and breakfast. Our journey will be through the arid areas, the highlands and on to Mt. Kenya where we stop for lunch at the base. Later we proceed to Nairobi with views of tea, coffee and pineapple plantations to arrive in the afternoon. We will be transferred to Nairobi Railway station.

1900hrs: Depart Nairobi for Mombasa on the overnight train 1st class. Dinner, Bedding & breakfast on board the train
   
DAY 7: MOMBASA

0830hrs: Arrive Mombasa Railway station. Met and transferred to your hotel.
   
Cost of arrangements Per Person

: € 630
NB: This is a group safari rate booked on a seat in car basis and subject to change without notice. Natural World Safaris makes the group.
   
Arrangement includes:-
Transfers: hotel – airport / railway station - hotel
Tickets Mombasa – Nairobi Kenya Airways.
Train tickets Nairobi – Mombasa 1st class.
Transport in safari designed mini van with pop-up roof
Services of a professional driver guide
All meals on safari
Park entrance fees and campsite fees.
Accommodation at a budget camp.
 
Cost does not include:
Items and services of a personal nature.
All bottled drinks
Sleeping bags.
Tips & gratuities to driver guide.

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Pelicans at the Lake Nakuru.

 

 

On Safari ...
"..stay over or leave before dusk...visitors must vacate the Park between 7:00pm - 6:00am unless they are staying in Park accommodation. Night game driving is not allowed."
Giraffe striding across the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

 

 

Passenger train on the Nairobi - Mombasa route. Click link below to read history of the Lunatic Express.

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