AMBOSELI & TSAVO WEST SAFARI – 3 DAYS
From / To Nairobi ( can proceed to Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Malindi beach resorts )
Tour visiting Amboseli national park combined with the Tsavo West.
The tour explores Amboseli with its immense elephant herds including other wildlife species. The Amboseli provides best vantage points to view the awesome free standing Mount Kilimanjaro and its snow capped peaks (weather permitting). Tsavo West is a scenic marvel and its visit includes a stop at the Mzima springs and Rhino sanctuary
Accommodation is provided in optional economy, standard or luxury safari lodges and tented camps.
At the end of the safari, you can chose to proceed to Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Malindi beach resorts.
Transport is by customized pop up top safari minivan. Option of a customized pop up top 4 x 4 Land cruiser jeep is provided at an extra cost.
So that you may know…
In case you require- Safari can be modified and extended to more days if you prefer
In case you require- Safari can be customized to suit better your preferences
In case you prefer- Safari can visit Tsavo East instead of Tsavo West especially if you are terminating at Watamu or Malindi beaches
Safari can start in reverse if not terminating at the Kenya coast
If you choose to stay at Sarova saltlick lodge-you shall make game viewing drives at Taita hills game sanctuary instead of Tsavo West
If you stay at the Ziwani Voyager Camp, you shall not visit the Rhino Sanctuary due to the distances involved.
Safari is private per booking-no group tour
Driving times in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to road traffic and state of road
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For Kenya coast beach drop off, we may use the standard gauge train for Mombasa drop off thus reducing on driving time, avoid the notorius traffic jam and for your better all round scenery and maybe wildlife views from elevated train.
Tour Highlights:
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Amboseli National park
Large Herds of Elephants
Mt. Kilimanjaro peaks (weather permitting)
Big Five
Observation hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants.
swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelicans, egyptian goose
contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle
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Tsavo West National park
Recent Volcanoes.
Lava flows.
Mzima Springs & underwater hippo and fish watching.
Game viewing drives
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Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person
Amboseli & Tsavo West safari – 3 days
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 1:-
0730 hrs: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel/Nairobi airport or residence.
Proceed to the Amboseli National park via the Nairobi – Mombasa highway
The scenic drive is through typical African savanna country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai herdsmen and their cattle.
Afternoon game viewing drive in this small park at the shadows of the Mount Kilimanjaro.
Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free standing mountain in the world.
Its snow-capped peak dominate the background as we marvel at the wildlife and scenery.
Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro peaks may be visible against the clear African sky
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp accommodation option.
Day 2:-
Amboseli -Tsavo West National park (100km – 2 hours approx.)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning game viewing drive at the Amboseli national park.
Weather permitting the clouds will shear off, leaving you mesmerized by the majesty of the Kilimanjaro and its gleaming snow capped peaks.
Depart for Tsavo West National park with game viewing drives along the safari route
Arrive at your safari lodge / camp for a welcome shower and refreshments.
A short rest after lunch.
Afternoon game viewing drives in search of Rhino, Elephant,Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Lion,wild dog and many more.
The Tsavo west national park terrain is hilly and craggy.
The scenery is dramatic and the sense of adventure more pronounced.
Overnight at your Tsavo west safari lodge/ tented camp
Day 3:-
Tsavo West –Nairobi or Kenya coast beach resorts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Early morning game viewing drive in search of predators and grazers.
Extra game viewing drive with a visit to the Mzima springs.
At the Mzima springs, crystal clear waters emanate from the ground creating an oasis in this relatively dry region.
You shall see hippos in close up, crocodiles, exotic fish together with unique migratory and resident bird species.
Later proceed to Nairobi or the Kenya coast beach resorts of Mombasa, Diani, Bamburi, Watamu, Malindi…
What you could see on a 4 Day Tsavo Safari...
Leopard
Cheetah
Buffalo
Elephant
Giraffe
Zebra
Lion
Crocodile
Mongoose
Hyrax
Dik-dik
Lesser Kudu
Nocturnal Porcupine
Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
Herds of dust-red Elephant
Gerenuk
underwater fish
ACCOMMODATION
Safari accommodation options for each location
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
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minivan-safari-kenya Tour in a customized pop up top Toyota safari land cruiser
Services of experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
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Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camp (please choose)
Game viewing drives
Walking Safari.
Buffet Lunch.
Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle.
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
Pick up / drop off at Nairobi hotel or residence.
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari
Government taxes and local levies
Not Included In the Tour Price: Items and Services of a personal nature.
Not Included In the Tour Price: All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.