There are a few countries in the world where you can relax on pristine beaches and be able to see wildlife in all forms within a short distance. Kenya offers you with the perfect solution. This 9 Days Amboseli to Mombasa Beach safari starts will a memorable safari experience in Amboseli and then finishes with smooth train ride to the coast for a beach holiday.
Amboseli National Park is the second most popular park in Kenya after Masai Mara with so much to see and enjoy. The park is famous for its stunning views of Mt Kilimanjaro and for being the best place in Africa, if not the world, for getting up close to free-ranging elephants.
For 9 days you will explore the park on exciting game drives, but there will be plenty of time for relaxation as well. At the tour’s end, we’ll usher you to the Madaraka Express for a comfortable train trip to Mombasa and the Kenya coast for a beach break.
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Summary
Day 1: Nairobi City: Welcome to Kenya!
Day 2: Amboseli National Park: Arrival and game drive
Day 3: A full day safari in Amboseli National Park
Day 4: Drive to Emali train station (100 km: Appr.1.5hours) for SGR train to Mombasa
Day 5 & 8: Unwind at Kenya’s Most Beautiful Beach
Day 9: Farewell Kenya
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi City: Welcome To Kenya!
Deboard your flight at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi and kickstart your 9 Days Amboseli to Mombasa Beach Safari.
Upon your arrival, our company representative will meet you and assist you through immigration and customs procedures. After that, be transferred to your hotel, make yourself at home and take a break. Later, you may step out for a walk in the neighbourhood.
You can spend the evening shopping on the streets of Nairobi or enjoy a delicious dinner at local restaurant. Have a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Visit Amboseli, Game Drive
After an early breakfast, your expert driver/guide will pick you up at 7:30 am from your hotel and begin your driving journey on the Nairobi/Mombasa Highway. As the day brightens, you will pass homesteads and Maasai herders en route.
On arrival at Amboseli National Park, take a short rest, after which you will depart for your first game drive. You won’t have to look hard for the park’s signature landmark – the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro –Africa’s tallest mountain. The great volcano will frame your views looking south making a picturesque backdrop for the wildlife you will encounter.
You will see many African elephants, but you will also be looking for giraffe, zebra, hippos, wildebeest, buffalo and gazelle. And there is a decent chance of spotting lion and cheetah. Amboseli National Park is not large, which only increases your chances of coming face to face with an exciting array of wildlife.
Dinner and overnight will be at your choice of lodge or safari camp. Get ready for another full day of game drives tomorrow.
Day 3: A Full Day Safari In Amboseli
You’ll return to the lodge for a satisfying lunch.
Today, you will be up early for your first game drive followed by breakfast. After breakfast, you will go out for a mid-morning game drive. You will return to the lodge for a good lunch. If you want to be even more active – less relaxing time, more game drives – simply ask your guide, and he will make it happen.
At Tulambule, our goal is to create the best safari experience for you. On your game drives through the park, you will see a unique pyramid-shaped location – this is Observation Hill, the best elevation for view of Amboseli. At the summit, you will take in the national park’s plains, lakes and stunning views of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro.
This is an excellent spot to observe elephants, buffalo, and hippo foraging in the marshes below. You can also enjoy the vibrant diversity of birdlife in the wetlands from here.
Keep an eye out for pelicans, geese, kingfishers, and egrets. Your visit to Amboseli also gives you the opportunity to meet some of the area’s indigenous people. You can take an optional visit to a local Masai village to learn about their way of life and culture. Simply ask your tour guide.
Overnight shall be at your safari lodge/ tented camp.
Day 4: Drive To Emali Train Station (100 Km: Appr.1.5hours) For SGR Train To Mombasa
After an early safari breakfast, you will set out for a short final game drive as you exit park. You’ve seen a lot of this popular park, with its diverse wildlife environments and impressive animal display. You can call yourself an experienced safari-goer!
You’ll see your last views of Amboseli as you exit the park areas on your way to the Emali train station. However, on your upcoming train trip, you’ll pass through Tsavo West and Tsavo East for more park views and possibly wildlife watching.
Your driver/guide will bring you to the train station at Emali. He will help you with your tickets and transfer to the Madaraka Express, a new high-speed train to Mombasa and the coast. The tour includes your first-class ticket, so relax in the comfort of your air-conditioned compartment and reclining seat.
The train route is positioned higher than the roadway and provides an elevated view of the parks. And the large windows provide wonderful views of the passing landscapes. In about 4 ½ hours you’ll arrive at the state-of-the-art train station in Mombasa.
Your private driver will be waiting to take you through Mombasa town to the ferry crossing, where you will begin your one-hour drive to Diani Beach. As you drive to your lunch, dinner, and overnight beach hotel, you will pass through small towns and see matatus and small craft shops.
Day 5 & 8: Unwind At Kenya’s Most Beautiful Beach
The pace at this idyllic tropical paradise is very relaxed and informal. Chill out and watch as the fishing dhows sail across the glistening blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
If you are keen to do more than lie on the beach and sunbathe between refreshing dips in the bright blue sea, activities such as sailing, canoeing and windsurfing are all possibilities in this tropical haven. Rewarding snorkelling and scuba diving can be enjoyed in the Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park just a short boat trip away.
Day 9: Farewell Kenya
After breakfast on the last day of your 9 Days Amboseli to Mombasa Beach Safari, you will checkout and transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
