Nairobi to the Kenya Beach Tour
Nairobi – Amboseli – Tsavo West – Tsavo East – Coast – 5 Days
Depart Nairobi drop off at Kenya Beach resorts
This 5 day safari tour spends 2 nights at the Amboseli National park-at the floor of Mount Kilimanjaro with game viewing drives & views of snow -capped Mount Kilimanjaro peaks (weather permitting).
Tour proceeds to the scenic Tsavo West national park where we visit the Rhino sanctuary in search of the endangered Rhino.
It is here that we visit the Mzima springs-a source of underground water springs and still marvel at the awesome landscape that forms Tsavo west.
Safari tour then proceeds to the Tsavo East plains where we explore the land of the legendary man eaters & red colored elephants.
Safari accommodation is offered in a choice of economy, standard or luxury safari lodges and tented camps.
Transport is provided in customized pop up top minivans.
Pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep upgrade is possible at an extra cost.
Just so that you may know… (please read carefully)
Tour is private per booking-own vehicle & dedicated tour driver / guide
Tour is flexible-can be modified to suit better your preferences.
In case of choice of Sarova saltlick lodge-tour visits Taita hills sanctuary instead of Tsavo West (Taita hills is part of Tsavo west)
In case of choice of Ziwani voyager camp-there shall be an evening/night game viewing drive
Tour can also start from the Kenya coast and terminate at Nairobi
Driving times in Kenya are estimates and can vary due to road traffic and state of road
Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
For Kenya coast beach drop off, we shall use the standard gauge train option to Mombasa thus reducing on driving time, avoid the notorious traffic jam and for your better all round scenery and maybe wildlife views from elevated train. Pick up from Mombasa railway station and transfer to your Mombasa beach / hotel accommodation is included.
You may also choose to use vehicle transfer for your Mombasa – beach drop off.
Tour Highlights:
Amboseli National park
- Mount Kilimanjaro, highest mountain in Africa
- Swamps below observation hill hosting large herds of elephants, buffalo, hippo and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose.
- A glimpse of African homesteads & culturesTsavo West National Park
- Scenic hills and valleys
- Game viewing drives
- Crocodile, hippo, exotic fish and migratory birds at the Mzima springs
- Africa's limitless expanses of the wild.
- Lava flows
- Recent Volcanoes-
Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person
Tsavo East National Park
- Game viewing drives
- Lion, elephant, cheetah, giraffe, buffalo, antelope, warthog, ostrich, Baboons, birds…
- Herds of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling or simply foraging
- The beautiful man made Aruba dam located on the north bank of the seasonal Voi River, is visited by thousands of animals and is a great game viewing destination.
- Mudanda Rock - this whale-backed rock towers above a natural dam, which acts as a draw to thousands of elephants
Nairobi - Amboseli - Tsavo West - Tsavo East - Coast
Nairobi – Amboseli National Park: (250 km – approx. 3/4 Hrs drive)
Day Plan/Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner
Day 1:-
0700hrs: Depart from your Nairobi city hotel.
The morning road journey is partly via the Nairobi- Mombasa highway.
Drive via open Africa with expansive savannah plains dotted with local homesteads and colorful Masai tribes men and their cattle.
An afternoon game viewing drive is scheduled for the late afternoon when animals are at their most active.
Weather permitting the mount Kilimanjaro will emerge from the clouds and the sights of the snow peaked peaks will be awesome.
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge or tented camp accommodation option.
Day 2:-
Amboseli National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner..
Today is a day of game viewing drives, scenery viewing, relaxation.
Day spent at the Amboseli with maximum game viewing drives spotting game and wallowing in the scenery.
Your safari lodge/ tented camp shall also provide relaxation and optional activities in between.
Your driver guide and safari vehicle are at your disposal for game viewing purposes.
Optional Masai village visit at Amboseli (arrange with your driver guide) = $ 20 per person
Overnight at your Amboseli safari lodge / tented camp
Day 3:-
Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park: (100km – Approx. 2 Hrs)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning game viewing drives at the Amboseli with great chances of the morning Mount Kilimanjaro views.
We shall proceed to the Tsavo West National park with game viewing drives en-route.
Afternoon game viewing drives with a visit to the rhino sanctuary.
You shall spot elephant, giraffe and other game on your game drives.
The Tsavo west national park’s terrain is hilly and scenery dramatic making the sense of adventure more pronounced.
Overnight at your Tsavo west safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 4:-
Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Game viewing drives at the Tsavo West with a visit to the Mzima springs for crocodile, exotic fish and hippopotamus sightings.
Proceed to Tsavo East national park with game spotting and scenery viewing en route.
Overnight at your Tsavo East safari lodge or tented camp.
Day 5:-
Tsavo East National Park – Kenya Coast
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch
Your last day of safari!
Early morning game viewing drives at the Tsavo East national park.
Extra game viewing drive as you exit Tsavo East.
Later proceed to Voi train station (Next to Tsavo East) where you shall board the standard gauge Nairobi-Mombasa Train (Madaraka Express).
Approximately 11:45am arrive at the train station.
12:33am: Depart for Mombasa on the Madaraka Express Train with elevated country views through Tsavo East national parks.
14:18pm: Arrive Mombasa train station where you shall be met by your transfer vehicle and driver.
Transfer to your beach hotel in Mombasa, Diani, Kilifi, Watamu, or Malindi.
What you could see on a 5 Days Amboseli & Tsavo Safari..
Buffalo
Elephant
Giraffe
Zebra
Lion
Crocodile
Mongoose
Hyrax
Dik-dik
Prolific Birdlife (up to 600 species)
Herds of dust-red Elephant
Rhino
Gerenuk
Mzima Springs
Exotic fish
ACCOMMODATION
Safari accommodation options for each location
Kenya
Amboseli National Park | |
Luxury Level Lodge/Camp Option | Oltukai lodge, Amboseli Serena lodge |
Standard level accommodation/ tented camp option | Amboseli Sopa Lodge, Kibo Safari Camp |
Economy level accommodation/ tented camp option | AA Lodge/camp, Sentrim Amboseli Camp |
Tsavo West National Park | |
Luxury level accommodation/tented camp option | Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Severin Safari Camp, Ziwani Tented Camp, Sarova Saltlick Lodge, Lions Bluff Lodge |
Standard level accommodation/ tented camp option | Rhino Valley Lodge |
Economy level accommodation/ tented camp option | Ngulia Safari Lodge |
Tsavo East National Park | |
Luxury accommodation/tented camp option | Satao Camp |
Standard accommodation/ tented camp option | Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Sentrim Tsavo Camp |
Economy accommodation/ tented camp option | Voi Safari Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge |
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
Nairobi airport-hotel pick up / drop off transfers:
Transport in a customized pop up top safari mini-van.
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Services of an experirnced English/other language speaking driver/ guide.
Stay in economy,standard or luxury safari lodge / tented camps.
Game viewing drives
Park entrance fees.
All meals on safari.
Pick up at Madaraka Express Train Station & drop off at your Malindi, Watamu, Diani, Mombasa, Kilifi beach hotel..
The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover.
Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle.
Park entrance fees
All meals on safari
Boat ride at Lake Naivasha
Guided walking safari at Crescent Island
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.