3-day itinerary
Tsavo East & Amboseli Tour – 3 Days
Departing from / returning to Mombasa, Diani, Bamburi, Kilifi beach resorts
The combined Tsavo East & Amboseli safari package provides an excellent opportunity to view wildlife and awesome landscape in premium Kenya national parks.
Tsavo East is the largest National Park in Kenya.
Amboseli National Park lies at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest free standing mountain).
Mount Kilimanjaro with views of the snow-capped peaks provides magnificent back ground for wildlife & scenery photography.
Possible Safari variations you can request for
Safari pick up points / time
Mombasa city : 0530 hrs
Bamburi beach resorts: 0500 hrs
Kilifi beach resorts :0430 hrs
Diani beach resorts 0430 hrs
Mombasa port: 0600 hrs
Shanzu beach resorts : 0500 hrs
Galu beach resorts: 0430 hrs
Nyali beach resorts: 0500 hrs
Tiwi beach resorts: 0430 hrs
Msabweni beach resorts: 0430 hrs
Safari departure points / pick up time
Mombasa city hotels:0800 hrs
Nyali beach resorts:0700 hrs
Kilifi beach resorts:0600 hrs
Diani beach resorts:0600 hrs
Shanzu beach resorts :0630 hrs
Galu beach resorts:0500 hrs
Bamburi beach resorts:0700 hrs
Msambweni beach resorts:0500 hrs
Tiwi beach resorts :0530 hrs
Good to know
- maybe an extra night / day at Amboseli National Park.
- maybe an extra night / day at Tsavo West National Park.
- Option of drop off at Nairobi, Voi town or any other stop.
- Driving times on safari are estimate and may vary depending on state of road or traffic.
Tour highlights
- Elephant in Eden - the sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of Palm- shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative image of Africa.
- Aruba Dam -The beautiful Aruba dam located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River, is visited by thousands of animals and a great game viewing destination.
- Large herds of Elephants
- Mt Kilimanjaro
- Big Five
- Observation hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps
- Contemporary Masai culture and indigenous lifestyle
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Mombasa – Tsavo East
Early pick up from Kenya beach resort
Early pick up from your Kenya coast beach resort or Mombasa hotel
Proceed on a scenic drive via the Mombasa-Nairobi highway.
The 120km, 3 hour drive takes us to the southern entry point of Tsavo East National Park.
There shall be a brief stop for refreshments at the park gate (pay direct)
Commence game viewing drives on entry in search of Elephant, Lion, Zebra, Giraffe, Buffalo, Cheetah, Antelopes, Kudu, Ostrich and many more.
Later relax at your lodge/ camp while looking forward to the afternoon game viewing drive when the wild comes alive after the mid-day heat
We shall go out for more game hunting while we marvel at the scenery and take in the splendor of the African sunset on the savanna.
Your experienced safari driver/ guide shall guide you through the national park tracks and later drop you off at your safari lodge or tented camp for overnight.
- Day2
Tsavo East – Amboseli
An early date with nature!.
The day starts with an early breakfast before setting off for Amboseli with a short exit game viewing drive.
At the Amboseli accommodation we freshen up and relax before venturing out for a short game viewing drive.
Afternoon game viewing drives at the Amboseli national park.
The Park is small and open with game being easily seen.
Mount Kilimanjaro provides the ultimate scenic background for amateur and professional photography.
what you missed at the Tsavo East may be found here!.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp
- Day3
Amboseli – Mombasa
We shall be early again!
The African sunrise and emergence of the Mount Kilimanjaro peaks from the clouds is awesome.(weather permitting)
We shall marvel at this phenomena as we enjoy breakfast.
Shortly later depart the Amboseli with a short exit game viewing drive.
Proceed to the Kenya coast
Arrive Mombasa in the late afternoon / early evening.
Drop off at your Kenya beach resorts
What you could see on a 3 Day Tsavo East & Amboseli Safari
- Vast herds of dust-red elephants
- Lions
- Cheetah
- Zebra
- Hippopotamus
- Hartebeest
- Thomson's Gazelle
- Giraffe
- Baboon
- Waterbucks
- Lesser Kudu
- Antelopes
- Prolific birdlife features 600 species
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Amboseli National Park
- Economy
- AA Lodge/camp
Tsavo East National Park
- Luxury
- Satao Camp
- Standard
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp
- Economy
- Voi Safari Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge
Tour price includes
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan
- Services of English, German, Italian speaking driver/ guide
- Accommodation in economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camps
- Park entrance fees
- All meals on safari
- Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
- Pick up / drop off at Nairobi hotel or residence.
- Government taxes and local levies
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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