8 Days Mombasa, Tsavo Rail & Road Trip
This 8-day Mombasa, Tsavo Rail & Road Trip offers you an amazing 4×4 safari in Nairobi National Park as well as Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks, where the infamous ‘Maneaters of Tsavo’ once ruled. After a wildlife adventure, you’ll take a smooth train ride through Kenya’s stunning landscapes to the coast for a beach holiday.
Your 8-day Mombasa, Tsavo Rail & Road Trip includes park fees, game drives, accommodations, and meals. We offer a wide choice of accommodations. Depending on your budget and style, choose from economy, comfort, or luxury safari lodges or tented camps. Transportation between parks and game viewing will be in a private 4×4 safari vehicle. First Class train tickets from Tsavo East to Mombasa are included, as is a transfer to your hotel or resort.
Trip Highlight
Day 1 starts with your arrival in Nairobi and a tour of Nairobi National Park. Day 2 involves a drive from Nairobi to Tsavo West. The journey continues on Day 3 from Tsavo West to Tsavo East. On Day 4, you will drive from Tsavo East to Mombasa and the Kenya coast beach (about 120 km/3 hrs). Day 5 is dedicated to Diani Beach life and relaxation. Day 6 offers an excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park and Wasini Island. You’ll have a leisure day at Diani Beach on Day 7. Finally, Day 8 is your departure day.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Safari trip in Nairobi National Park
On the first day, arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. After your immigration and customs, you will be greeted by our company representative of Rosamy Africa Safaris Tours & Travel Ltd, who will safely transfer you to your hotel. enjoy a private safari through Nairobi National Park, famous for its large black rhino population, buffalo, giraffe, lion, as well as over 400 migratory and endemic bird species. End the day with a sundowner and watch the sun set over Nairobi.
Day 2: Drive To Tsavo National Park
Today, after you have had your delicious breakfast, our expert driver/guide will pick you up at 7:30 am from your hotel for the drive along the Nairobi/Mombasa Highway. You will know when you arrive at Tsavo National Park, just by the vast plains and endless sky, that the park hosts the largest number of elephants in Kenya, including some of Africa’s big five.
At the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, you could get the chance to see some of the 80 endangered rhinos that live here. And a visit to nearby Mzima Springs with its million liters of sparkling water will bring you up close to more animal life like the lions, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Day 3: Tsavo National Park
Famously known for the legendary man-eating lions (man-eaters), Tsavo West and Tsavo East account for the largest of Kenya’s protected spaces by a comfortable margin, over 2 million hectares, and one of the world’s largest protected wilderness areas. The enormous size of Tsavo makes it one of the most bio diverse ecosystems in Kenya
Have a scrumptious breakfast and go for an amazing and exciting morning game drive across this incredible ecosystem. You will also be amazed by the herds of red-dust African elephants – rolling in the oxide soil and turning themselves a dusky shade of red. In the grasslands and savannahs, watch for large herds of giraffe along with the Big Five. Plus, down at the Galana River bisecting the park, you’ll find hippo, crocodile, and waterbuck.
Tsavo East National Park is also known for its outstanding geological formations. Mudanda Rock, a natural dam, creates a watering hole where you will likely spot thirsty elephants. And you always remember the Yatta Plateau, at 300 km, the longest lava flow in the world.
Day 4: Transfer To Mombasa Coastal Beach
Rise with first light, and after breakfast, take one last game drive through the vast 2 million-hectare Tsavo ecosystem on your way to the train station at Voi. In the town of Voi, our guide will help you transition to the Madaraka Express, the new high-speed train to Mombasa and the coast.
Your first-class ticket is included with the tour, 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 with its large windows, you’ll get great views of the passing landscapes of Tsavo East. In a little less than 2 hours, you will arrive at the state-of-the-art train station in Mombasa.
Your private driver will be waiting to take you on a drive through Mombasa town to the ferry crossing to start your one-hour drive to Diani beach. The drive will take you to small towns, and you will be able to see matatus, small craft shops as you head to your lunch, dinner, and overnight at the beach Hotel.
Day 5: Diani Beach Life & Relaxation
Diani is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Kenyan coast, and you need some time to appreciate this. After breakfast, you have the rest of the day to enjoy beach life on the Indian Ocean’s shores.
Enjoy the beauty of the blue water, bask in the sun while relaxing on the beach beds, go swimming, go on boat rides, take a leisurely walk on the beach, interact with the locals, or go on a camel ride.
Depending on the beach hotel booked for you, non-premium drinks are always included in the package. Take the entire day to appreciate Diani while enjoying meals prepared by some of Africa’s most experienced chefs.
Day 6: Boat Trip To Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park And Wasini Island
Have your breakfast at the hotel. Next, as per your Days Nairobi, Tsavo & Mombasa Road & Rail Tour itinerary, our coordinator shall drive you to Shimono, south of Diani.
From here, you will embark on a boat excursion to Kisite-Mpunguti and Wasini Island. At Kisite-Mpunguti. Get an opportunity to see dolphins, and for water lovers, jump out of the boat to swim, snorkel, and relax in the ocean. After that, you will take your boat to Wasin Island, where a variety of dishes are served. You’ll have a chance to test see food and fish as well as local juice prepared by women at this Island restaurant. The locals here will also share with you their culture, which is very amazing.
After lunch, you will transfer by boat to Shimoni and then back to your Beach resort hotel for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Day 7: Relaxation & Departure
On the last day of your 8-day Mombasa, Tsavo Rail safari trip, have breakfast at the hotel and check out. Get transferred to the airport for your flight back home. Safe travels!
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