Depart early from Mombasa and drive to Tsavo East National Park, known for its red elephants and wide savannahs. Enter via Bachuma Gate and begin your first game drive en route to the lodge.

• Afternoon game drive near Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock

• Overnight at a safari lodge or tented camp inside Tsavo

Explore our short 1 Day Tsavo East Safari from Diani for single-day trips.

Learn more from the Kenya Wildlife Service Tsavo East page.

After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, located at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive.

• Look for large herds of elephants, buffalo, and lions

• Overnight with views of Kilimanjaro from the lodge or camp

For scenic safari routes, explore our Kenya Air Safaris option.

More about Amboseli National Park on the KWS official site.

Depart early and drive through Nairobi into the Great Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Nakuru National Park in the afternoon. The park is home to rhinos, giraffes, flamingos, and predators.

• Afternoon game drive around the lake

• Visit the baboon cliff and enjoy panoramic views

Visit Lake Nakuru National Park official page for details on the park’s unique ecosystem.

After breakfast, drive to the legendary Maasai Mara, Kenya’s most famous reserve and home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). Arrive for lunch and enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge.

• Afternoon game drive across the open savannah

• Overnight at a tented camp or lodge in the Mara

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Enjoy a full day of wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore areas along the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles.

• Optional balloon safari or Maasai village visit

Learn more at Maasai Mara National Reserve official site.

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit the Maasai Mara. Drive back toward Nairobi, with the option to stop at Lake Naivasha for a relaxing boat ride and overnight.

• Overnight in Nairobi or Naivasha depending on your onward travel

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After breakfast, transfer to Nairobi for your international flight or continue to Mombasa or Diani Beach via flight or train. For beach excursions, consider our Wasini Island Tour from Diani.

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