Overview
Embark on a thrilling 4-day safari through Kenya’s iconic national parks. This adventure takes you from the vast plains of Tsavo East, renowned for its red elephants, to the lush landscapes of Tsavo West, home to the endangered rhino. Witness the breathtaking beauty of Amboseli National Park, with its iconic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife. Enjoy early morning game drives, explore diverse ecosystems, and immerse yourself in the heart of African wilderness. With opportunities to encounter a wide range of animals, from lions and elephants to hippos and crocodiles, this safari promises unforgettable encounters with nature.
Itinerary
5-Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6:00 am. Wherever your pickup spot – hotel, airport, or another place of your choosing – your driver/guide will be there with your private 4 x 4 Safari Jeep to begin the adventure. So, climb in and let’s get your safari started on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway.
Traveling in your well-equipped Jeep, you can make use of the provided binoculars and guidebooks to get a head start on your safari. Also, your guide is an unending source of information about the land and wildlife. Along the route, we’ll stop to rest and get refreshments.
Entering the park at the southern gate take in the endless plains, sparse in vegetation but rich with wildlife. We’ll probably make a few sightings before lunch.
We’ll head to your accommodation to freshen up and settle in for lunch, surrounded by the park’s natural features.
Then we’ll roll out for a big game drive. On the great dusty plains, we may see elephants rolling in the park’s red soil, adorning themselves with a light coating of rouge.
We’ll visit various watering holes such as the Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock where the park’s thirsty inhabitants retreat for a cooling drink.
Your driver/guide will be happy to answer any questions you may have and during your 4-day adventure, feel free to let him know if you have any special requests.
As the sun wanes, look for one of our dazzling African sunsets on the way to your Tsavo East accommodation. Now it’s time to relax and enjoy dinner.
1 Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
When on safari we rise with the birds and the wildlife, not wanting to miss a thing. Heading out as the first light breaks over the savannah, we’ll look for elephants, buffalo, eland, impala, and lion.
Then it’s breakfast time back at our lodge or tented camp. We’ll enjoy another game drive through the park as we exit, on our way to sister park, Tsavo West.
You’ll be struck how the colors of this park are different – greener with rolling hills and unique baobab trees. The park also hosts a bounty of wildlife including the endangered rhino. We’ll take a drive to the Nguilia Rhino Sanctuary and see if we can spot these shy creatures.
Our second safari evening will be spent at Tsavo West, at the lodge or tented camp of your choice.
2 Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Another safari dawn, another early rise to catch the wildlife awakening in the morning’s gentle light.
Amidst the park’s hills and ancient lava flows are surprises like the palm-fringed oasis of Mzima Springs, fed by thousands of gallons of fresh water. Home to exotic fish and birds, hippos, and crocodiles, the spring is a source of sustenance for the park’s thirsty wildlife.
We’ll take a walk along the banks of the springs and spot elephant, zebra, and others as they come to drink.
Now it’s time to jump back into the 4 x 4 for the easy drive to Amboseli Park. We’ll measure our approach as the towering form of Mt. Kilimanjaro entices us closer to the reserve.
Lunching at our 3rd accommodation – Amboseli, we’ll take in the grand form of the iconic mountain that stands sentinel over the park’s southern vista.
Then it’s time to safari through this popular park. It’s smaller than the Tsavo parks but this means a greater concentration of wildlife to behold.
We’ll easily spot elephants, but we’ll also be tracking for lion, buffalo, zebra, gazelle, and cheetah. The park is also home to hyena, fox, jackal, monkey, and baboon, so the viewing will be rich and varied.
Between the elephants and other wildlife, all framed by mighty Kilimanjaro, the park is a wonderful spot for picture taking. Be sure to pack extra film for your smartphone!
For another type of Amboseli experience ask your guide about the optional visit to a nearby Maasai village. In this cultural encounter, you’ll be able to see close-up how the original people of this land live and sustain themselves.
Toward evening the cloud cover around the mountain’s peak often breaks, revealing a heavenly view of the snow-capped summit.
We’ll break for dinner and the evening at your safari lodge or tented camp.
4-Hour Drive
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Let’s get up early on our final safari day for another pre-breakfast game drive. That’s how we do it on safari. We’ll head out in the early light to find any wildlife we might have missed. Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peak may be clear and will catch the sun’s soft rays.
We’ll roll back to our accommodation for breakfast as the wonders of nature continue to come alive all about.
Then it’s time for a mid-morning drive through the park to catch sight of wildlife, birdlife and take in more views of this special place.
We’ll exit the park on the drive back to Nairobi and should have you back in town by late afternoon, dropping you off at your hotel, the airport, or place of your choosing.
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Nairobi hotel / residence pick-up & drop-off.
- Transport in a customized 4×4 pop up top Land Cruiser jeep
- Services of a experienced English/other language speaking safari tour guide/driver
- Stay in economy, comfort or luxury lodge/tented camps (your choice)
- Private game viewing drives in a 4×4 pop up top land Cruiser jeep
- Park entrance fees
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
- Pick up/drop off at Nairobi airport, Nairobi hotel or residence
- Government taxes and local levies
Excludes
- Bottled & soft Drinks
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities
Safari Prices
High Season (3rd Jan-31st Mar) & (16th Oct-22nd Dec)
No. of Persons | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
1 | USD1440 | USD1600 | USD1760 |
2-3 | USD910 | USD1020 | USD1120 |
4-5 | USD710 | USD810 | USD910 |
6-7 | USD640 | USD740 | USD840 |
SRS* | USD135 | USD150 | USD190 |
Peak Season (1st Jul-15th Oct.) & (23rd Dec-2nd Jan)
Xmas Supplement to apply on selected hotels on 24th -26th Dec & 31st Dec-1st Jan
No. of Persons | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
1 | USD1550 | USD1730 | USD1950 |
2-3 | USD960 | USD1110 | USD1220 |
4-5 | USD730 | USD880 | USD990 |
6-7 | USD660 | USD800 | USD910 |
SRS* | USD135 | USD180 | USD190 |
Low Season (1st Apr – 30th June Excluding Easter Weekend)
No. of Persons | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
1 | USD1240 | USD1290 | USD1350 |
2-4 | USD820 | USD890 | USD970 |
4-5 | USD640 | USD700 | USD780 |
6-7 | USD580 | USD640 | USD720 |
SRS* |
*Easter Supplement: USD 35 Per Person Per Night.
*Christmas / New Year Supplement on Dec 25th, 26th, 31st and Jan 1st: USD 35 Per Person Per Night.
Accommodations
Tsavo East
Satao Camp, Ashnil Aruba Tents
Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Ngutuni Safari Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp, Voi Wildlife Lodge
Voi Safari Lodge
Tsavo West
Comfort / Luxury
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp, Severin Safari Camp, Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Comfort / Luxury
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Amboseli
Oltukai lodge, Kibo Safari Camp, Amboseli Serena lodge, Kilima Safari Camp – Milima Tents, Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp, Elerai Camp*, Tawi lodge*, Tortilis Camp*, Porini Amboseli camp*
Sentrim Amboseli Camp, AA Amboseli Lodge
Amboseli Sopa