8 Day Tsavo Amboseli Naivasha Nakuru & Masai Mara Safari from Mombasa

About this tour

Day 1: Mombasa -Tsavo East National Park

Begin your safari from Mombasa and head to Tsavo East National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, where you can spot red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Visit Aruba Dam, a popular wildlife gathering spot, and spend the night at a lodge or tented camp within the park, immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the savannah.

Day 2: Tsavo East - Amboseli National Park

 After a morning game drive in Tsavo East, travel to Amboseli National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive against the breathtaking backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and abundant birdlife. Overnight at a lodge within the park, enjoying dinner and overnight wildlife sounds.

Day 3: Amboseli-Lake Naivasha 

After a final morning game drive in Amboseli, head to Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley. In the afternoon, take a serene boat ride to see hippos and fish eagles, or enjoy a walking safari on Crescent Island (Optional) where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely. Overnight at a lakeside lodge, soaking in the peaceful scenery.

Day 4: Lake Naivasha - Hell’s Gate - Lake Nakuru National Park 

Depart for Hell's Gate National Park and spend the morning exploring its dramatic cliffs, gorges, and rock formations by foot or bicycle, spotting elands, baboons, and other wildlife along the way. Afterward, continue to Lake Nakuru National Park, arriving in time for lunch. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this scenic park, known for rhinos, flamingos, lions, and Rothschild giraffes. Overnight at a lodge near the park.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara National Reserve

Following a morning game drive in Nakuru, travel to the world-famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, elephants, cheetahs, and wildebeest across the vast savannah. Spend the night at a lodge or luxury tented camp inside the Mara.

Day 6: Maasai Mara

Spend a full day in the Maasai Mara with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness dramatic predator-prey interactions, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, and abundant birdlife. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise offers breathtaking aerial views of the Mara. Overnight in the same lodge or camp.

Day 7: Maasai Mara - Nairobi

 After a final morning game drive, depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon. Check into your hotel and relax, reflecting on your incredible safari adventure. Overnight in Nairobi.

 Day 8: Departure from Nairobi

 After breakfast, transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight, concluding your 8-day journey through Kenya’s iconic parks, lakes, and savannahs.