5 Days Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli Safari

Day 1: Mombasa/Diani – Tsavo East National Park

Our wonderful Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli Safari adventure starts off with our driver comfortably picking 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 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

We spend a whole day in Amboseli National Park, with marvelous morning and afternoon game drives. This park is a genuine paradise for all sorts of stunning wildlife. Amboseli is “Big Game Country”. With a bit of luck, we come face-to-face with all of the BIG Five here. Mount Kilimanjaro provides the background scenery for our adventures in Amboseli. Anyone will agree it’s a one-of-a-kind experience to witness the exact moment in which the mountain emerges from the cloud layers into open sunshine. Kilimanjaro dominates the landscape from every perspective, dwarfing even the park’s huge Elephants. Amboseli is a must-see and even experienced safari adventurers always enjoy returning here.

We can also decide to visit a Maasai Village close-by and learn about the proud tribe’s rich culture and traditional practices.

Overnight at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi

We rise from bed early for a morning game drive before breakfast, then do a game drive en-route as we depart for Nairobi. We take lunch on the way and arrive in the early evening in Nairobi. Our driver will safely deliver you back to your respective hotel or the Airport. Your safari ends here, but you return home with a big smile across your face, 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