4D Mara, Amboseli & Naivasha Train
Tour Details
4 Days Masai Mara, Amboseli & Naivasha Train Safari
Experience the romance of overnight train travel combined with Kenya's premier wildlife destinations. This unique safari starts with the iconic SGR night train from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Safari Highlights:
- SGR Night Train: Comfortable overnight journey from Mombasa to Nairobi in modern train
- Masai Mara Reserve: Big Five sightings and afternoon game drives
- Mara River: Full-day excursion with packed lunch (migration season July-October)
- Amboseli National Park: Mount Kilimanjaro views and elephant encounters
- Emali Junction: Curio shopping and cultural experience
- Lake Naivasha: Scenic lunch stop at freshwater lake with hippos
Route Overview:
Mombasa/Diani → Night Train to Nairobi → Masai Mara → Amboseli → Naivasha → Coast
Unique Experience: Combines luxury train travel with classic safari adventure
Ideal for travelers seeking unique transport experiences and diverse Kenya landscapes.
Included
- SGR train tickets (Mombasa to Nairobi - overnight)
- All transfers from train station
- Park entrance fees (Masai Mara, Amboseli)
- Professional safari guide/driver
- Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Accommodation at safari camps/lodges (3 nights)
- Mara River full-day excursion with lunch box
- Drinking water in vehicle
- Government taxes and levies
- Curio shop stop at Emali Junction
- Naivasha lunch stop
Excluded
- Return train/transport from Nairobi to coast (can be arranged)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for guide/driver (suggested $15/day)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Optional activities (boat ride at Naivasha, balloon safari)
- Drinks at camps/lodges
- Train meals and drinks (snacks available for purchase)
Day 1: Night Train to Nairobi, Transfer to Masai Mara Evening train journey, morning Nairobi arrival, afternoon game drive
17:00-18:00: Transfer from your coastal hotel to Mombasa Terminus SGR Train Station. Check-in for overnight train to Nairobi.
20:00-06:00 (next day): Overnight journey on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Madaraka Express. Enjoy comfortable sleeper seats, onboard amenities, and scenic views of the Kenyan countryside under moonlight.
06:00 (Day 1 morning): Arrival at Nairobi Terminus. Meet your safari guide and transfer to Masai Mara.
06:30-11:30: Drive to Masai Mara National Reserve (approx. 5 hours) via the Great Rift Valley with photo stop.
12:00: Arrive at Masai Mara camp. Check-in and lunch.
13:30-15:00: Relax after the journey.
15:00-18:00: Afternoon game drive in the Mara. Spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, and diverse wildlife across the rolling plains.
19:00: Dinner and overnight at camp.
Overnight: Masai Mara Safari Camp
Day 2: Full Day Mara River Excursion Mara River exploration, wildlife viewing, packed lunch
06:30: Early breakfast at camp. Prepare packed lunch boxes.
07:00-17:00: Full-day Mara River excursion. Spend the entire day in the heart of the Mara ecosystem, focusing on the famous Mara River area.
Activities:
- Game drives along the river banks seeking predators
- Migration crossing observations (July-October seasonal)
- Hippo and crocodile viewing in the river
- Picnic lunch at scenic river overlook
- Photography opportunities of river crossings and wildlife
- Bird watching (over 470 species in the Mara)
12:30: Lunch break at designated picnic site with stunning river views.
13:30-17:00: Continue afternoon game drives and exploration.
17:00: Return to camp as the sun sets.
19:00: Dinner and campfire stories.
Overnight: Masai Mara Safari Camp
Day 3: Masai Mara to Amboseli via Emali Early breakfast, transfer to Amboseli, curio shopping, afternoon game drive
06:00: Early breakfast and check-out from Mara camp.
06:30-13:00: Long but scenic drive to Amboseli National Park via Nairobi outskirts (approx. 6-7 hours total with stops).
13:00-14:00: Lunch stop at Emali Junction. Browse the famous Maasai curio market. Shop for authentic handmade jewelry, wood carvings, beaded items, and traditional Maasai shuka cloth. Support local artisan communities.
14:00-15:00: Continue drive to Amboseli (approx. 1 hour).
15:00: Arrive at Amboseli lodge. Check-in and freshen up. Views of Mount Kilimanjaro from the lodge (weather permitting).
16:00-18:30: Afternoon game drive in Amboseli National Park:
- Spectacular Kilimanjaro backdrop photography
- Large elephant herds with magnificent tuskers
- Swamp areas with hippos, buffalos, and waterbirds
- Lions, cheetahs, and other predators
- Stunning sunset over the savannah with Africa's highest peak in view
19:00: Return to lodge for dinner.
Overnight: Amboseli Safari Lodge
Day 4: Amboseli to Coast via Naivasha Breakfast, transfer via Naivasha lunch, return to coast
07:00: Breakfast at lodge and check-out. Final photo opportunities of Mount Kilimanjaro in morning light.
07:30-12:00: Drive towards the coast with stop at Lake Naivasha (approx. 4-5 hours).
12:00-13:30: Lunch stop at Lake Naivasha. Enjoy lunch at lakeside restaurant with views of freshwater lake, hippos, and birdlife.
Optional (at extra cost): 1-hour boat ride on Lake Naivasha to see hippos up close and visit Crescent Island.
13:30-17:00: Continue journey back to Mombasa/Diani coast (approx. 3-4 hours).
17:00: Arrival at your coastal hotel. Drop-off and end of safari.
Evening: Relax and enjoy the beach after your train and safari adventure!
End of safari - Karibu tena (Welcome again)!
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$1,150.00 USD
- Depature Time 06:00 AM
- Return Time 05:00 PM
- Total Capacity 6 Seat