Embark on a 6-Day Mombasa Masai Mara Safari

FULL DAY AT THE MASAI MARA

This will be a full day of unlimited animal viewing throughout the park. The reserve is known for the highest density of wild animals in the region. So, you’ll be on the lookout for Africa’s “Big Five” – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.

But there are some 90 other mammals inhabiting these lands, so don’t be surprised to come upon impala, gazelle, cheetah, hyena, and so much more throughout your game drives.

You’ll normally see wildebeest and zebra in the Mara, but during migration season the park will be flooded with torrents of these foraging creatures, invading the reserve in their yearly cycle searching for sustenance.

If you’d like to meet the nearby Maasai villagers, your guide will be happy to arrange an optional visit.

For a truly remarkable safari, ask your guide about the optional early morning hot air balloon excursion over the park. You’ll witness the Mara coming alive in the dawn light creating unforgettable memories.

Our final night in the park at the accommodation of your choice.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

MASAI MARA – LAKE NAKURU (280 kms, Appx. 4/5 hrs)

The dawn is a special time in the Masai Mara, as the early morning light shines upon the savannah, bringing it and the animals to life. We won’t miss this moment as we take a pre-breakfast game drive to appreciate the wonder of this special park.

Later, we’ll embark on a final game drive, exiting the reserve for Lake Nakuru National Park.

Along the way, we’ll stop and admire the Rift Valley lakes of Naivasha and Elementaita, two high altitude bodies of water bordering Lake Nakuru.

We’ll arrive at Nakuru in the afternoon, in time for a game drive around the lake admiring the pelicans, ostriches and especially the fuchsia flamingoes, dotting the shoreline.

Lake Nakuru is an interesting blend of birdlife, endangered species like the Rothchild’s giraffe and Africa’s all-stars like lion and leopard.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

What to see at Lake Nakuru national park ……………………….

Flamingo ( Lesser and Greater ), White Rhino, Zebra, Waterbucks,  waterfalls: Makali, unique vegetation about 550 different plant species, Mammals 56 different species and terrestrial birds numbering 450 species in total.

We’ll spend one night at Nakuru at your lodge or tented camp.

We’ll spend two nights here at your choice of accommodation.

We will spend the entire day on game drives, exploring the semi-arid environment of this wildlife haven.

Much of our time will be along the Ewaso Nyiro River, the main source of water in this arid park. The river is a powerful draw for the thirsty animals depending on it for sustenance. Here we’ll be able to spot varieties such as the gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, oryx and the more common buffalo, zebra, hippo and elephant.

And we’ll keep a ready eye out for lion and the African leopard, known to frequent this spot.

Other wildlife also seen in the park include baboon, warthog, impala and the small, enchanting dik-dik.

Our final safari night. Enjoy the evening at the lodge or tented camp of your choice.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

SAMBURU – MT. KENYA – NAIROBI (Samburu to Nairobi 320 km, Appr. 6 hrs with lunch stop)

We’ll take one more early morning game drive as we exit the park.

On the road to Nairobi, we’ll pass highlands and be greeted with the views of Mount Kenya, the tallest mountain in the country and the second highest in Africa.

Moving on, our drive will take us past the dense fields of coffee, tea, and pineapple plantations.

We will arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to the airport.

Your driver/guide will make sure everything is in place for your flight back to Mombasa.

1830 hrs.: Depart Nairobi Airport for a one-hour flight.

1930 hrs.: Arrive at Mombasa airport.

We will meet you at Mombasa airport and bring you to your Kenya coast resort or hotel.

It’s been a whirlwind six days of sights, sound, and animals. We hope you enjoyed the adventure!