6 Days Mara & Tsavo NP safari
6 DaysOverview
This is that part of the year to move, relax, eat well and discover the different wildlife offers in 6
days. The trip takes you to two of Kenya’s most famous wildlife destinations; Masai Mara
National Park, and Tsavo National park-Kenya’s largest safari destinations. Masai Mara national
park is an extension of Serengeti national park of the Republic of Tanzania. It is a co-host of the
annual wildebeest migration, and home to the largest concentration predators in Africa. Tsavo
NP was established in April 1948, and now on an over 11,747sqkm of land. The destinations
offer a great opportunity of tracking some of the most famous animals and birds. Notably; the
lions, leopards, flamingos, wildebeests, rhinos, zebras, elephants, Buffalos, the ostriches and
more. You will captive the stunning Landscape, the prey and predators, and discover a lot of
secrets in the wild. The better part of this trip is the comfortable nights at the selected
accommodation facilities, the meals, time activities, knowledgeable tour guides and more. Game
drive, bird watching, cultural tour and nature walk are the activities you will engage in this tour
that starts and ends at Nairobi Kenya.
Today, our driver guide will meet and greet you at the agreed point which is the airport. You will
be briefed on how the trip will go, and thereafter hit the road to your hotel for some refreshment
And Lunch. The evening will be for you to tour the different attractions around Nairobi City; one
of the fastest developing cities in the continent of Africa. You will visit the Historical
monuments, Museum and shopping centers. With so many eye-catching attractions, our guide
will help you identify places where photos are allowed and not allowed. Make sure you purchase
the items vital for the trip yet not having, and also exchange the money to local currency for easy
transaction. At sunset, you will have some local Swahili cuisine around town for dinner and
thereafter return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful nap.
Today, have breakfast first thing, and then check-out of the lodge for a 6-7 hour drive to the rift
valley province in Kenya. The park named in recognition of the Masai warriors is one of the
famous destinations in the continent of Africa. With a mazing Kenyan stories, your driver guide
will have an enroute stopover at the great rift valley for sight-seeing and photography. Next
stopover will be at Narok trading center for a lip-smacking Lunch meal. The last part of the
Journey is in the country side, with views of lush greenery, plantations, rolling hills, dotted
homesteads and more. Proceed to the park for an evening arrival and registration, check-In at the
lodge, refreshment, dinner and a peaceful nap.
After a peaceful nap, you will wake up fresh for a sunrise game drive. Pack and go with
breakfast in the bush as you will try to catch up with the night hunters heading to their hideouts
as well as the grazers heading out for fresh pasture in the coolest part hours of the day. The list of
those animals who take advantage of dark for grazing and hunting include; the hippos, lions,
cheetah, leopards, hyenas, and the wild dogs. They are hard to encounter yet present at the park.
Our ranger team will try their best to make sure the make sure you have an encounter most of
these hunters within the game drive time. Other animals and birds you have a chance of
encountering include among others; the African bush elephants, cape Buffaloes, zebras,
wildebeests, giraffes, bush baby, common eland, copper tailed monkey, crested porcupine,
pelicans, Herons, cattle egrets, hamerkoop, shoebill, storks, Ibis spoonbill geese, secretary birds,
vultures, eagles falcons, cranes, bustards and more .
After the morning game drive, there will be bush breakfast, followed by lunch, refreshment, and
an evening game cultural encounter with the Masai warriors in the local community. The tour
entails experiencing rural life, taking a walk around the local manyattas, the animal kraals,
listening to the dance and mush more. After participation in the song and local dance with
warriors, support through donations and purchasing a few souvenirs from the locals. Dinner and
a peaceful nap at the lodge marks the end of this day.
After having a mouthwatering breakfast meal at the lodge, you will depart Masai Mara for Tsavo
National park (the largest conservation area in Kenya). The journey is for a full day via
Mombasa (518.6kms) on road, with views of the developing urban centers and local
communities. You will have an enroute stopover to refresh, and have Lunch. Arrival at your
lodge in the park is late in the evening, for check-in at the lodge, dinner and a peaceful nap.
Tsavo National Park is has sparse vegetation thus offering an ease of watching and taking photos
of the animals, birds, and the landscape.
At day break, you will wake up for a mouthwatering breakfast meal at the lodge. Thereafter, pick
the camera, notebook, pen, and head out for a remarkable time with the flora and fauna around
the conservation area. This 3-5 hour game drive offers the sight and sound of among others; the
red elephants, Rhinos, gerenuk, waterbucks, school of hippos, leopards, lions, lesser kudu,
crocodiles, and more. Spend the best of your time taking photos of the plants and the captivating
landscape.
After the game drive, you will return to the lodge for Lunch and rest, followed by an evening
walking walk through the landscapes, variety of landscape, and the geological scenery. Our
expert guide will accompany you on the walk through the world’s longest lava flow-the yatta
plateau, which lies between the waters of Mzima springs and chyulu hills. At sunset, you will
return to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful nap.
After having a mouthwatering breakfast meal at the lodge, you will checkout of the lodge for a
departure drive to Nairobi city. The Journey time takes about 4-5 hours, with an optional one
hour stopover for sight-seeing. Our driver guide will drop you at the agreed point thus the end of
a remarkable 6 day safari to Kenya’s prime safari destinations.
Cost inclusion
- Airport pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
- Private transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation for 5 nights in carefully selected lodges or tented camps
- Meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner while on safari)
- Nairobi City Tour
- Game drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
- Maasai cultural village visit and cultural experience
- Game drives in Tsavo National Park
- Guided nature walk (where permitted)
- Park entrance fees for all attractions and national parks mentioned in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during transfers and game drives
- Government taxes and VAT
Exclusion
- International and domestic flights
- Kenya entry visa (where applicable)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and shopping
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, rangers, and hotel staff
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations, or circumstances beyond the tour operator's control
- Any item not specifically mentioned under "Tour Inclusions"
Frequently Asked Questions
Kenya is a year-round safari destination. The best wildlife viewing is during the dry seasons (June to October and January to March), when animals gather around water sources and vegetation is less dense. If traveling between July and October, you may also witness the spectacular Great Migration in the Maasai Mara.
Pack lightweight, neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, a light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, a camera with extra batteries, binoculars, and any personal medications. A small daypack is also recommended for daily excursions.
Yes. This safari is ideal for couples, families, solo travelers, and first-time visitors to Kenya. The itinerary combines exciting wildlife experiences, cultural encounters, and comfortable accommodations. Most activities are suitable for all ages, and the pace allows ample time to relax while enjoying Kenya's incredible landscapes and wildlife.




