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Come and join Alibaba Tours and Safaris for a short and sweet safari trip. Packed with thrilling and exciting game drives, this safari trip will give you the chance to visit various famous spots as well as spotting majestic animals in Kenya. Besides that, you will also get the chance to see the highest mountain in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro. From meals to accommodations, everything is taken care of. All you have to do is pack your bags and be prepared for a fun-filled tour!
Key information
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this.
- No minimum or maximum group size
- Children policy: Children of all ages are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Mombasa
- Languages spoken: English, French, and German
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 5 exciting game drives
- Transportation in a mini bus
- Explore Tsavo East National Park and Amboseli National Park
- See elephants, lions, buffalos, cheetah, zebras, giraffe, and more
- Daily meals as per itinerary and drinks
- Pick up from and to hotel
- 2 nights accommodation
Styles
Accommodation
During this safari trip, you will be staying in various accommodations. On day one, you will stay at Voi Safari Lodge and on day two, you will be staying at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Sentrim Amboseli Safari Lodge in a shared double room.
Voi Safari Lodge
Perched on the top of a cliff-faced hill, Voi Safari Lodge is uniquely designed to be a hinge-like structure overlooking Kenya's Tsavo East plains extending as far as the undulating terrain of the Yatta Plateaus.
This vantage positioning of the lodge has made it a stopover for many safari adventures, nature lovers, and holidaymakers who are assured of sampling Kenya's wildlife attractions that continuously beat a track to the three water holes sunk by the ledge below the cliff.
The lodge is also popular with the travelers who pass along the Mombasa - Nairobi highway. It is located 165 kilometers from Mombasa and has the advantage of being within a park that is served with a good infrastructure including communication facilities.
Voi Safari Lodge has 52 en-suite standard rooms with three stories and stands in proud contrast to its rocky surroundings. Voi Safari Lodge's swimming pool has a view of wildlife at the waterholes and the plains beyond. The unique dug up rock swimming pool has crystal clear water which invites to a refreshing dip after a dusty day on Kenya safari.
Voi Safari Lodge also has a restaurant serving good food on a buffet basis and a well-stocked bar with smashing views. The surroundings of the lodge are dotted by wild and planted flora that stand out beautifully and liven up the rocky terrain.
Amboseli Serena Lodge
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge is located within Amboseli National Park, which lies approximately 250 kilometers from Nairobi and close to the Tanzanian border. Set against the magnificent backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the glittering Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge enjoys a uniquely privileged position at the heart of this world-famous national park.
Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro.
The luxury en suite rooms are accommodated in two single-stoned dedicated buildings, which lie to the right and left of the main reception and dining areas. Each tastefully-appointed room features a Maasai-inspired, hand-painted, wall fresco, king-sized bed or luxurious twins, lavish all-encompassing mosquito-curtaining, bathroom (with walk-in shower), writing / vanity unit, and private veranda.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Sentrim Amboseli Safari Lodge
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge is located 280 kilometers south of Nairobi, 260 kilometers north of Mombasa, and deep inside the Amboseli National Park, making access to the park's renowned elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebra, giraffes, impalas, and several predators very easy.
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge offers 60 modern tents with a private view of Mount Kilimanjaro. All tents at the Sentrim Amboseli Lodge feature soft beds, en-suite bathroom with a steaming hot shower, washbasin, and flush toilets. Other facilities include coffee and tea making facilities, fridge, fan, hair drier, and electronic safe deposit boxes.
Sentrim Amboseli Lodge's main dining room has a sitting capacity of 120 but meals can also be enjoyed at your private veranda as well as the spacious lounge and bar area. Surrounded by a shady sunbathing area is Sentrim Amboseli Lodge's swimming pool and Jacuzzi. They are a welcome sight in this arid land.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Program
Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East
You will be picked from your hotel in the morning then drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi road to Tsavo East National park. Enter the park via Bachuma gate and embark on game viewing drive with chances of encountering elephants, lions, buffalos, cheetah, zebras, giraffe, antelopes, and more. You will then visit the famous Aruba dam where lots of game animals and bird species can be found especially during the dry spell.
Then, you will proceed to Voi Safari Lodge, check in and have your buffet lunch. After lunch and a short rest, you will venture out for an afternoon game drive through the vast Tsavo East National Park in search for more game animals before returning back to Voi Safari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Today’s meal plan includes lunch and dinner.
Day 2: Tsavo East to Amboseli
After breakfast, you will go on a safari game drive in Tsavo East then exit the park and join the Mombasa-Nairobi road and drive to Amboseli National Park. You will then enter Amboseli through Iremito gate and begin game drive as you head towards the Sentrim Amboseli Safari Lodge or Kibo Safari Camp for check-in and lunch. At 4 p.m., you will go for another game drive until 6:30 p.m.
In Amboseli, you will have a chance to see animals at close range and also you can see animals from a distance since Amboseli is flat savannah plains. You also have a chance to see big African elephants very close and the highest mountain in Africa Mount Kilimanjaro. Afterwards, you will have dinner and stay overnight at Amboseli Serena lodge or Sentrim Amboseli Safari Lodge. Today’s meal plan includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3: Amboseli to Mombasa
You will embark on an early morning game drive and return to the lodge for breakfast. You will later check out of the lodge with safari game drive en-route as you leave Amboseli National Park to join the Mombasa-Nairobi road and drive to Mombasa with lunch en-route. Arrival in Mombasa will be in the evening. Today’s meal plan includes breakfast and lunch.
Location
This safari will take place in Tsavo East and Amboseli, Kenya.
This four-day road safari will take you from Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is part of the Greater Tsavo National Park that includes Tsavo East and West national parks and the Chyulu Hills and consists mostly of miles and miles of dry flat thorn-bush, semi-arid acacia scrub and narrow woodland dominated by acacia. Wonderful Baobab trees are also a common sight in the park. Tsavo East is located about 200 kilometers south-east of Nairobi, on the main Nairobi to Mombasa road.
Tsavo East has a wide diversity of habitats ranging from bushy grasslands, open plains, rocky outcrops, semi-arid acacia scrub, and woodlands. Swampy marshlands occur near Voi River. This has made it possible to host a wide variety of wildlife. Though big in size, some parts of Tsavo East are not open to tourist over the years but today, restricted access is allowed. North of Galana is a true wilderness.
Over 500 bird species have been recorded in Tsavo East National Park including the ostrich, and migratory birds like kestrels and buzzards. Tsavo East is home to all of the Big Five including large amounts of "red" elephants, black rhinoceros, buffalos, and lions. plains game include giraffes, antelopes, zebras, buffalos, waterbucks, etc.
Tsavo East's main attractions include:
- Yatta Plateau - one the world's largest and longest lava flow (300 kilometers long).
- Lugards Falls and the Galana River - easy access to the rapids and possibility to spot majestic landscapes along the river.
- Mudanda Rock is an outcrop rock of 1.6 kilometers long with a large dam at its base. There is a possibility to walk at the top of the rock, enjoy the cool breeze, and watch wildlife drinking in the dam.
- Aruba Dam - built in 1952 across the Voi River, this dam attracts many bird species and migratory species.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park is located 240 kilometers south-east of Nairobi near the border with Tanzania on the northwestern foot of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro. This park is best known for the excellent views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Amboseli National Park embodies five main wildlife habitats, open plains, acacia woodland, rocky thorn bush country, swamps, and marshland.
Amboseli is a place of stark contrast. Meaning "salty dust" in Maa, the language of the Maasai. Amboseli, despite its sometimes dry and dusty appearance, has an endless water supply filtered through thousands of feet of volcanic rock from Kilimanjaro's ice cap. Amboseli National Park covers 392 square kilometers and lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s’ highest mountain.
Amboseli National Park has over 50 species of large mammals including leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, buffalos, rhinos, elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, plains game, crocodiles, mongooses, hyraxes, dik-diks, lesser kudus, and nocturnal porcupines. Most of all, Amboseli National Park is famous for its huge herds of elephant which roam the park freely. With its awesome view of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest mountain at 5,895 meters), Amboseli National Park offers a unique and breathtaking backdrop for viewing Africa's animals.
One of the major attractions in Amboseli National Park is the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, then there is the Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants, the swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose. Amboseli is home to the Maasai people so a village tour will open you up to contemporary Maasai culture and indigenous lifestyle.
Food
During this safari, your daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the price. You will also be provided with one liter of bottled water per day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- All game drives
- Transportation in minibus
- A well-trained safari driver guide
- Park entry fees
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily meals as per itinerary
- Pick up from and to hotel
- 1 liter bottled water per person per day
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks, sodas, beers, and wines
- Personal costs
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Moi International Airport
132 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
