The Madaraka Express standard-gauge railway crosses Tsavo’s wilderness between Nairobi and Mombasa, a genuinely scenic journey in its own right, with wildlife sometimes visible from the train. This package builds the rail crossing into the trip itself, rather than treating transport as a formality.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Nairobi, with the rest of the day free to rest after your flight.
Arrive Nairobi
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNairobi Tented Camp
LuxuryNairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
A morning game drive in Nairobi National Park, genuinely wild despite sitting at the city’s edge, followed by a visit to the Giraffe Centre.
Nairobi National Park and Giraffe Centre
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A morning departure on the Madaraka Express, crossing Tsavo’s plains over roughly five hours, arriving in Mombasa in the afternoon.
Madaraka Express to Mombasa
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeVoyager Beach Resort
LuxurySerena Beach Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4
A guided tour of Mombasa’s Old Town and Fort Jesus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Old Town Mombasa and Fort Jesus
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A free day on the North Coast’s beaches, with optional glass-bottom boat trips to the offshore reef.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A further relaxed beach day, no schedule.
Second Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
Transfer to Moi International Airport for your onward flight, or a return Madaraka Express journey to Nairobi.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Nairobi National Park entry | ~$50 per person per day |
| Madaraka Express first-class ticket | Included in package price |
| Fort Jesus entry | ~$25 per person |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who enjoy overland journeys as part of the experience, or who’d simply rather avoid a short domestic flight between Nairobi and the coast.Tour Includes
- Nairobi National Park game drive & Giraffe Centre entry
- First-class Madaraka Express ticket, Nairobi to Mombasa
- Old Town Mombasa & Fort Jesus guided tour
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Return rail or flight from Mombasa (if not flying out)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance