3-day itinerary
Amboseli & Tsavo East Safari – 3 Days
From / To Nairobi (can proceed to Mombasa, Diani, Watamu, Malindi beach resorts)
Tour visiting Amboseli national park combined with the Tsavo East.
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).
The Tsavo East National Park is Kenya’s largest and also a premier national park hosting a rich variety of wildlife species, birds and awesome landscapes.
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.
Good to 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
- Safari can start in reverse if not terminating at the Kenya coast
- Safari is private per booking-no group tour
- If your safari is terminating at the Kenya Coast, you shall change vehicle for coast drop off at the Tsavo East
- Driving times in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to road traffic and state of road
- For Kenya coast beach drop off, we may use the standard gauge train for Mombasa drop off thus reducing on driving time, avoid the notorious traffic jam and for your better all round scenery and maybe wildlife views from elevated train.
Tour highlights
- 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
- Tsavo East National Park
- Red Soiled covered Elephants
- Aruba Dam - wildlife population
- Kanderi swamp - wildlife population
- Savannah plains
- Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 25 per person
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
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 colourful 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.
- Day2
Amboseli – Tsavo East National Park
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 East 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 Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Antelope, Lion, Cheetah, wild dog and many more.Overnight at your Tsavo East safari lodge/ tented camp
- Day3
Tsavo East –Nairobi or Kenya coast beach resorts
Early morning game viewing drive in search of predators and grazers.
Extra game viewing drive in the mid-morning with possible visit to the Aruba Dam and Kanderi swamp areas of the park where higher number of game maybe spotted.
Later proceed to Nairobi or the Kenya coast beach resorts of Mombasa, Diani, Bamburi, Watamu, Malindi…
What you could see on a 3 Day Amboseli & Tsavo East 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
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
- Transportation in a pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost).
- Services of experienced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
- Stay in economy, standard or luxury lodges / tented camp (please choose)
- Game viewing drives
- Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle.
- 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
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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