Day 1 – Arrive Nairobi
You will be met and transferred to your Nairobi hotel with the rest of the day…
Kenya Rail Safari
4 day Rail Safari – from £1289
With flights from £1979
Combine the National Parks of Amboseli and Tsavo using the modern Madaraka Express rail service as it travels between Nairobi and Mombasa where a relaxing beach stay can be added.
Highlights:
- Embark on luxurious train journeys, where comfort meets adventure
- Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes and wildlife of Amboseli
- Delight in a memorable dining experience with a bush barbeque dinner
- Witness the beauty of Tsavo as you enjoy thrilling game viewing
- Relax at the lodge and observe wildlife at the waterhole
Your Itinerary
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You will be met and transferred to your Nairobi hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. Head out and explore the city, perhaps enjoying a visit to the Karen Blixen or Nairobi National museums, or maybe find a restaurant to savour some of the local cuisine.
Eka Hotel, Nairobi
Day 2 – Amboseli
This morning transfer to the modern Nairobi Terminus Station on the outskirts of the city for…
This morning transfer to the modern Nairobi Terminus Station on the outskirts of the city for the 0820 departure aboard the Madaraka Express train.
Inaugurated in 2017, this modern rail service travels along the new Nairobi to Mombasa standard gauge rail line. You will travel in the comfort of First Class with recliner seats and plenty of leg room and there is an informal dining car where snacks and drinks can be purchased. The journey to Emali takes around 1.5 hours so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the Kenyan countryside as it rolls past. A vehicle from Serena Amboseli Lodge will be waiting at the station to transfer you into Amboseli National Park.
Lunch is served at the lodge, before heading off on an exciting game drive to seek out the large herds of elephants with the ever present scenic splendour of Mt. Kilimanjaro forming a backdrop. Return to the lodge as the sun sets where this evening you will enjoy a bush barbeque dinner.
Amboseli Serena Lodge, Amboseli
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 – Tsavo
There is another chance to spot some wildlife on a morning game drive, before transferring by…
There is another chance to spot some wildlife on a morning game drive, before transferring by road to Tsavo West National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the Kilaguni Serena Lodge. Enjoy some time to relax, before an afternoon game drive. Tsavo has an impressive variety of wildlife including the Big 5 and numerous bird species and a visit will be made to Mzima Springs where you may see hippos in the lagoon and other game.
Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo West
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 – Mombasa
Following breakfast and an early morning escorted nature walk, transfer to Mtito Andei Railway Station to…
Following breakfast and an early morning escorted nature walk, transfer to Mtito Andei Railway Station to catch the 1120 train to Mombasa. The journey takes around 3 hours so sit back in your First Class seat and watch the scenery gradually turn greener as you approach the coast. On arrival, transfer to your beach hotel.
Breakfast
Your Itinerary
If you would like to add a Mombasa or Zanzibar beach stay after your Kenya safari just let us know.
Day 1
| Arrive Nairobi
You will be met and transferred to your Nairobi hotel with the rest of the day at leisure. Head out and explore the city, perhaps enjoying a visit to the Karen Blixen or Nairobi National museums, or maybe find a restaurant to savour some of the local cuisine.
Eka Hotel, Nairobi
Day 2
| Amboseli
This morning transfer to the modern Nairobi Terminus Station on the outskirts of the city for the 0820 departure aboard the Madaraka Express train.
Inaugurated in 2017, this modern rail service travels along the new Nairobi to Mombasa standard gauge rail line. You will travel in the comfort of First Class with recliner seats and plenty of leg room and there is an informal dining car where snacks and drinks can be purchased. The journey to Emali takes around 1.5 hours so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the Kenyan countryside as it rolls past. A vehicle from Serena Amboseli Lodge will be waiting at the station to transfer you into Amboseli National Park.
Lunch is served at the lodge, before heading off on an exciting game drive to seek out the large herds of elephants with the ever present scenic splendour of Mt. Kilimanjaro forming a backdrop. Return to the lodge as the sun sets where this evening you will enjoy a bush barbeque dinner.
Amboseli Serena Lodge, Amboseli
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3
| Tsavo
There is another chance to spot some wildlife on a morning game drive, before transferring by road to Tsavo West National Park, arriving in time for lunch at the Kilaguni Serena Lodge. Enjoy some time to relax, before an afternoon game drive. Tsavo has an impressive variety of wildlife including the Big 5 and numerous bird species and a visit will be made to Mzima Springs where you may see hippos in the lagoon and other game.
Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Tsavo West
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4
| Mombasa
Following breakfast and an early morning escorted nature walk, transfer to Mtito Andei Railway Station to catch the 1120 train to Mombasa. The journey takes around 3 hours so sit back in your First Class seat and watch the scenery gradually turn greener as you approach the coast. On arrival, transfer to your beach hotel.
Breakfast
Meals & Inclusions
3 nights accommodation
3 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
Travel by 4×4 vehicle
Game drives led by an expert guide
First Class rail travel
National park fees
Arrival and departure transfers
Flights & More
With FREEDOM, you can book your Kenya Rail Safari rail safari and flights together, as an ATOL protected package. Our Travel Experts can find the best priced Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for you.
You can also personalise your holiday. Why not add:
- Extra nights in Amboseli or Tsavo National Parks
- A Mombasa or Zanzibar beach stay after your safari
- A stopover in Dubai on your way home
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Kenya Rail Safari
4 day Rail Safari – from £1289
With flights from £1979
Price typical for travel between April and June. Please note, prices can vary throughout the year and are higher during peak seasons. Prices are per person based on two people sharing a double or twin room and include en suite accommodation, game drives and most meals.
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