6-Day Coast-to-Bush Safari from Mombasa: Maasai Mara, Nakuru & Naivasha

Tour Overview

Starting a Kenya safari from the coast rather than Nairobi is a smart move for travelers already unwinding in Mombasa — this six-day route picks you up from the coast, flies you straight into Big Five territory in the Maasai Mara, then loops north through Lake Nakuru's flamingo-lined shores and Lake Naivasha's scenic waters before returning you to Nairobi for onward travel.

Detailed Description

This itinerary is built for travelers who want to bookend a coastal stay with serious wildlife time rather than a rushed day trip. Two full days in the Maasai Mara cover the reserve's classic game-drive circuit and a Maasai village visit, followed by a scenic transfer to Lake Nakuru — one of Kenya's most reliable spots for both flamingo flocks and black and white rhino — and a relaxed stop at Lake Naivasha for an optional boat ride to Crescent Island. It's a well-paced loop for travelers who'd rather see three distinct ecosystems than spend the week driving the same road twice.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Mombasa

Arrive at Moi International Airport and transfer to your Mombasa hotel for check-in and rest, with time for an optional short city tour depending on arrival time. Overnight in Mombasa.

Day 2: Mombasa to Maasai Mara

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to the Mara. On arrival, settle in over lunch before an afternoon game drive. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 3: Full-Day Maasai Mara Safari

A morning game drive covers ground missed the previous day, followed by a relaxed lunch and an afternoon drive that includes a Maasai village visit. Overnight in the Maasai Mara.

Day 4: Maasai Mara to Lake Nakuru

Depart with an en-route game drive before driving north to Lake Nakuru National Park, famed for its flamingo flocks and as a sanctuary for both black and white rhino. Overnight near Lake Nakuru.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha

A shorter drive brings you to Lake Naivasha by mid-morning, with the afternoon free for an optional boat ride and Crescent Island walking safari. Overnight at Lake Naivasha.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha to Nairobi

Drive through the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, arriving around midday with time for a lunch stop before your onward or international departure.

Pricing

What's Included

•      Airport and hotel pick-up/drop-off

•      Bed & breakfast accommodation in Mombasa

•      Full-board accommodation during the safari

•      All airport transfers

•      Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

•      Professional English-speaking driver-guide

•      Unlimited game drives

•      All park and reserve entry fees

•      Boat ride and Crescent Island visit

•      Maasai Mara village visit

•      One-way domestic flight (Mombasa–Nairobi)

•      1 litre of drinking water per person per day

•      All applicable government taxes and levies

What's Excluded

•      International flights

•      Travel insurance

•      Extra meals and activities

•      Personal expenses

•      Hot air balloon safari over the Maasai Mara (from USD 450 per person)

•      Tips and gratuities

Why Travel With Afric Mzizi Safaris

Afric Mzizi Safaris is a family-run, Nairobi-based operator that understands the practical side of coast-to-bush travel — the flight connections, the drive times, the right lodge for each leg. This itinerary is planned by a team with genuine roots in both the safari circuit and the Kenyan coast, backed by a dedicated English-speaking guide and transparent pricing throughout.