6 Days of Beach and Kenya Parks Exploration

Mombasa – Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru – Samburu

6-Days & 5-Nights

Day 1: Mombasa – Masai Mara

• Depart Mombasa and embark on a scenic journey to Nairobi via the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). We will pick you up early from your hotel or beach resort and hit the road to the SGR terminal.
• Board the train from Mombasa to Nairobi. 
• Enjoy the coastal views as we depart Mombasa, experiencing the vibrant local markets and traditional homesteads dotting the landscape along the way.
• Delight in the transition from coastal plains to the Kenyan highlands as the train travels through expansive fields of sisal, cashew nuts, and coconut plantations, marveling at the changing scenery and rich agricultural regions.
• Enjoy a packed lunch on board, allowing you to savor regional cuisine while taking in the picturesque surroundings.
• Continue your journey towards Nairobi, captivated by breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance on clear days. Experience the rich cultural tapestry of the region through the train’s large windows.
• Arrive in Nairobi, where your guide from the airport office will meet you at the SGR terminal and take you to your hotel, carrying with you memories of the diverse landscapes and cultural encounters along the journey.
• Depart Nairobi for Masai Mara National Reserve from your hotel (approx. 5-6 hours drive).
• Experience the stunning Great Rift Valley escarpment and its remarkable features.
• Stop at a scenic viewpoint to admire the breathtaking view and capture photos. Local artisans offer hand-made souvenirs and share myths about the Rift Valley.
• Arrive at Masai Mara and indulge in a delightful dinner and overnight stay at your Masai Mara camp/lodge, sharing stories of wildlife encounters.

Day 2: Full Day Masai Mara Game Drive 

• Start the day with an early morning game drive after a hearty breakfast, as the sun rises over the vast Savannahs of Masai Mara witnessing predators on the hunt and herbivores grazing peacefully in the golden light.
• Keep an eye out for the iconic Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, white and black rhinos.
• Explore different areas of the reserve, each offering unique wildlife sightings and stunning vistas.
• Take a break for a bush picnic lunch amidst the wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature.
• Venture out for an afternoon game drive, encountering lions, cheetahs, and other iconic wildlife like the majestic elephants, the powerful buffaloes, the graceful zebras and hippos, the animal kingdom in Maasai Mara is awe-inspiring. Masai giraffes, baboons, warthogs, bat-eared foxes, Grey jackals, and spotted hyenas add to the vibrant tapestry of life.
• Be surprised by the stunning landscapes and witness the incredible diversity of the Maasai Mara. 
• Indulge in a delightful dinner and overnight at your Masai Mara camp/lodge while sharing stories of your wildlife encounters
•  Kairi tours and Safaris owns Rhino Tourist Camp located near Oloolaimutia Gate of the world-famous Maasai Mara National reserve.

Day 3: Masai Mara – Lake Nakuru

• Depart Masai Mara after a tasty breakfast and check out from your lodge/camp to Lake Nakuru National Park (approximately 5 hours’ drive. An optional visit to the Maasai village, a homestead for the Maasai people which is rich in cultural activities and their way of life, is recommended. You will get to see the carefully constructed Manyattas.
• Enjoy the scenic drive as you leave the Masai Mara behind and transition to the beautiful landscapes surrounding Lake Nakuru.
• Arrive for lunch and check-in at your budget hotel/lodge.
• Embark on an afternoon game drive, discovering the park’s diverse wildlife, including rhinos, buffaloes, and the rare Rothschild giraffes.
• Witness the mesmerizing sight of thousands of pink flamingos, pelicans, cormorants, ostriches, kingfishers, storks, herons and eagles along the lake’s shores.
• Enjoy dinner and spend a comfortable night at the lodge/hotel, surrounded by nature’s serenity.

Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Samburu National Reserve

• After breakfast, depart for Samburu National Reserve a haven for unique wildlife across the Equator
• Arrive in time for a picnic lunch at your Samburu camp/lodge.
• Embark on an afternoon game drive in Samburu national park in search of unique northern species like Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich.
• Encounter elephants, lions, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
• Indulge in delightful dinner and overnight at your Samburu camp/lodge.

Day 5: Full Day Samburu Game Drives

• Start the day with an early morning breakfast and proceed for game drive, witnessing the sunrise over the vast Samburu plains.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the reserve, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
• Continue exploring the reserve during the afternoon game drive, capturing incredible wildlife moments, encountering elephants, lions, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
• Optional visit to a Samburu village.
• Return to the lodge/camp for dinner and unwind while immersing yourself in the tranquility of the African wilderness.

Day 6: Samburu – Nairobi

• Depart Samburu and embark on a scenic journey to Nairobi. Enjoy a final game drive as we exit the park, offering one last opportunity to spot the iconic wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, baboons, and diverse birdlife.
• On the road to Nairobi, be captivated by the breathtaking views of Mount Kenya, the tallest mountain in Kenya and the second highest in Africa. Drive through the lush highlands, passing by extensive coffee, tea, and pineapple plantations. 
• Marvel at the vibrant local markets and traditional homesteads dotting the landscape. Enjoy the chance to interact with local communities and experience the rich cultural tapestry of the region.
• Stop for a delightful lunch at a picturesque location en route, soaking in the beautiful surroundings.
• Arrived in Nairobi in the afternoon.
• Dropoff at your hotel/airport, carrying with you memories that will last a lifetime.