5-Day Nairobi, Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli Safari
Overview
Tour Overview
Kenya Safari: Explore the coastal safari circuit starting from Nairobi. Your journey begins at Tsavo West, where you'll visit the Rhino Sanctuary and Mzima Springs
Day by Day
Itinerary
Nairobi - Tsavo East National Park
Day 1Nairobi - Tsavo East National Park Nairobi - Tsavo East National Park At 6:00 a.m., your driver guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel, Nairobi airport, or Nairobi residence. You'll head to Tsavo East National Park, enjoying a game drive en route, and arrive in time for lunch at Voi Safari Lodge. Tsavo East National Park, often called the "Theatre of the Wild," offers unique and captivating wildlife experiences. The iconic sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling, and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of the palm-shaded Galana River is a truly evocative image of Africa. This park, with its 300-kilometer-long Yatta Plateau (the longest lava flow in the world), promises an adventure like no other. Tsavo East is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including large herds of elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, lesser kudu, gerenuk, and an abundance of bird species, with over 500 recorded so far. Main Destination: Tsavo East National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall) High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tsavo East NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon HippoCommon LionOccasional Show more CheetahOccasional HyenaOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare LeopardRare WildebeestRare Wild DogVery R
Tsavo East - Tsavo West
Day 2Tsavo East - Tsavo West Tsavo East - Tsavo West You'll start your day with an early morning game drive before breakfast, making it the best time to spot the cat family, including the infamous man-eaters of Tsavo. This is when the park comes alive, and you'll have the opportunity to witness the wildlife in action. After your game drive, you'll return to your accommodation for breakfast. The park is tranquil during this time of day, and you'll be immersed in the sights and sounds of the awakening wilderness. Following breakfast, there will be another game drive as you depart for Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo West is known for its scenic hills, valleys, oases, and surprises like ancient baobab trees. The park is also home to a variety of big game, including lions and rhinos. Your journey will take you to the Nguila Rhino Sanctuary, which is home to over 80 of these fascinating creatures. Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall) High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tsavo West NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more Black RhinoOccasional LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Ngulia Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located
Tsavo West - Amboseli
Day 3Tsavo West - Amboseli Tsavo West - Amboseli Your day will start early at 6:00 a.m. with breakfast and a game drive as you head towards Mzima Springs. This natural wonder allows you to observe hippos and crocodiles in their natural habitat. Mzima Springs gushes forth over one million liters of crystal-clear water every day. After your visit to Mzima Springs, you'll continue your journey to Chyulu Gate, where you'll check out of Tsavo West National Park. From there, you'll drive to Amboseli National Park. During the drive, you'll stop at Shetani Lava, a unique geological formation, for some photo opportunities. Upon reaching Kimana Gate in Amboseli, approximately 80 kilometers from Tsavo West, you'll proceed to your Amboseli safari lodge. You'll arrive in time for lunch and a short period of relaxation. In the evening, you'll embark on a game drive, exploring the park's diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes until 6:30 p.m. Afterward, you'll return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at AA Lodge. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February High Season December to March and July to October (Busy) Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Amboseli NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HippoCommon Show more HyenaCommon LionOccasional CheetahOccasional White RhinoNone Black
Amboseli National Park
Day 4Amboseli National Park Amboseli National Park Your day begins with an early breakfast, ensuring you're well-fueled for an exciting full day of game drives in Amboseli National Park. This park is renowned for its stunning location at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, with the mountain's snow-covered peak serving as a majestic backdrop. The full-day game drives are carefully timed to coincide with the period when wildlife is most active. Your experienced guides will lead you to the best vantage points, ensuring you have optimal opportunities for wildlife viewing and capturing memorable photographs. After an eventful day of exploring the park's rich biodiversity, you'll return to AA Lodge for your meals and a comfortable overnight stay. Main Destination: Amboseli National Park Accommodation: Aa Lodge Amboseli Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Amboseli - Nairobi
Day 5Amboseli - Nairobi Amboseli - Nairobi After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Amboseli National Park, and then depart for Nairobi in the late afternoon, concluding your safari adventure. Main Destination: Nairobi (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by African Mosaic Tours , not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of African Mosaic Tou
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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Top service an very good organisation. Recommended
We got in touch when I asked for a quotation to several tours through safaribookings website. What impressed me was that they were very responsive and would email me answers to all my questions. They tailor made the itinerary as per what I...
I really enjoyed visiting Tsavo and Amboseli. I saw a wide variety of animals and landscapes, so overall I was very happy with my trip. Our tour guide, Denis, was super friendly, always on time, and very knowledgeable about the animals and...
We had a great time on the safari. We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, and even lions and a leopard.
We have used this service 3 times now for 1 day safari in Tsavo East, with pickup from Mombasa. Each time the communication and arrangement was fast and friendly, the car was really nice and the drivers were skilful and knowledgeable. We...
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