5 Days Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli & Taita Hills (Salt Lick)

Day 1: Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park

Our driver will comfortably pick you up from your hotel at 6:30am in the early morning. We then start of together to Tsavo East National Park, where we arrive in time for a spectacular morning game drive with chances to spot Red Elephants, Lions, Buffaloes, Hippos, Giraffes, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Leopards, Zebras and an abundance of bird species. Game spotting in Tsavo East is usually fast and easy. After the morning game drive, we check in at our accommodation for lunch. We have time to relax and dip into the inviting swimming pool, then head for an exciting game viewing trip in the late afternoon.

There are many fascinating aspects to observe in the open areas of Tsavo East, such as the Yatta Plateau, one of the world’s longest lava flows. An additional attraction is the Athi River flanked by stately Doum palms which, near the Manyani gate, forms the Lugard Falls, a long stretch of rippling white-water cataracts and a favorite haunt for sunbathing Crocodiles.

Overnight at the Sentrim Tsavo Tarhi Camp

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Tsavo West National Park

After an exciting early morning game drive, we enjoy a full breakfast at our accommodation before we head to Tsavo West National Park. When we travel west, Tsavo shows us a different face. The landscape is much more hilly; numerous volcanic craters rise from the plains. Fields of lava remind us of long-ago eruptions. The fauna of Tsavo West is very rich, besides the Big Five the park is home to further numerous species. Given the rich vegetation, the animals can be tricky to spot at times. This should not discourage you, but in fact can make your safari experience even more exciting. The reward is worth the extra patience!

After a delicious lunch, we visit the park’s Rhino Sanctuary where Tsavo’s growing population of endangered Black Rhino is inching its way back from the chasm of extinction. Later, we start out on a stunning game drive where we see Buffaloes, Elephants, Lions, Cheetahs, Giraffes and many more species. As the sun sets, we head back to our lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight at the Rhino Valley Lodge, Ngulia Safari Lodge or Severin Safari Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Tsavo West National Park – Amboseli National Park

After a good night’s sleep, we enjoy a comfortable breakfast and continue our journey towards magical Amboseli National Park. On our way to Mzima Springs, where Hippos and Crocodiles can be watched from the safety of an underwater hide, we pass the impressive Shetani Lava Flow (“Shetani” means “devil” in Swahili). When the lava erupted some few hundred years ago, the locals thought that the devil himself was emerging from the earth.

On a clear we marvel at majestic Mount Kilimanjaro as we approach Amboseli, arriving at our lodge in perfect time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is best known for its great herds of Elephants – you’ll often find plenty of them standing knee-deep in the water, spraying water, eating and bathing in the swamps to cool off. Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful.

Overnight at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 : Amboseli National Park – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick)

After an energizing breakfast, we check-out of our accommodation and head off to a game drive en-route to the marvelous Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick) for check-in and lunch. After lunch, we find time to freshen-up and relax a bit. Hungry for more adventures we go on an afternoon game drive with chances to spot, amongst others, Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Cheetahs, Zebras, Gazelles and different types of birds such as Ostriches, Guinea Fowls, and Weaver Birds. Besides hosting an abundance of astonishing wildlife, Taita Hills is also rich in physical attractions, including thorny bush lands, acacia forests, arid areas, savannah and swamps.

Overnight at the Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick) – Mombasa/Diani

We start the day off beautifully with a morning game drive before returning back to our lodge for a delicious breakfast. Later, on our way to lunch in Voi, we have chances of spotting wildlife in a game drive en-route. After lunch, we depart for Mombasa/Diani, where we safely bring you back to your hotel in the early evening hours. Your safari ends here, but you won’t go empty-handed. Instead, you return home with invaluable experiences and filled with the strong spirit of wild African adventure!

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Program includes:

• Drive in a Private Safari Van with English speaking tour driver/guide
• All park entry fees
• Accommodation and meals as mentioned in program
• Government taxes
• Mineral water on the van

Not included:

• Tips and gratuities
• Laundry
• Drinks and beverages and any other item of personal nature