5 Day Kenyan Safari Wilderness Experience in Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West National Parks
Camping Kenya Safari
Venture out to discover more of Kenya and see much of the wilderness in vast lands. Pay the wonderful Amboseli National Park a visit and treat yourself to the park's big game concentration. Cross rolling plains and witness the famous Mount Kilimanjaro. Visit Tsavo East and West National Park, home to the red elephant and a number of exciting wildlife.
Key information
- Private or group safari
- Maximum group size: 8 persons per group
- Starting and ending point: Nairobi
- Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Swedish, Spanish
- Park fees and government taxes included
Highlights
- 8 amazing game drives
- Spot elephants, lions, zebras, buffaloes, and more
- Explore Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks
- Transport in a micro-tour van with a pop-up roof
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 4 nights accommodation
- Park fees are included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Accommodation
You will be staying at the following lodges during this safari:
- Amboseli: AA Lodge
- Tsavo West: Ngulia Lodge
- Tsavo East: Voi Safari Lodge
AA Lodge (2 nights)
AA Amboseli Lodge is built in a three-tier architectural design and is strategically located two kilometers from Amboseli National Park's main gate (Kimana Gate) and conveniently within the Emali-Loitoktok tarmac road.
It is 240 kilometers from Nairobi, 16 kilometers from Amboseli airstrip, 20 kilometers from the Emali, 20 kilometers from the Emali-Loitoktok tarmac road, and commands a panoramic view of the snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest free-standing mountain. With a total of 98 rooms, the lodge is intimate and friendly with many personal touches.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Ngulia Safari Lodge (1 night)
Ngulia Safari Lodge, built in 1969, is located in Tsavo West National Park, which is home to a big host of wild animals. It can be accessed from Nairobi (260 kilometers away), through Mtito Andei Gate, or from Mombasa (250 kilometers away) through Tsavo River Gate.
The lodge is perched on the Ndawe Escarpment just below Ngulia Hills, overlooking the rhino sanctuary surrounded by scenic hills.
Ngulia Safari Lodge no doubt has one of the most breathtaking views in Kenya. It has 52 standard rooms, all equipped with a bath and shower, as well as a balcony with a view of the vast wilderness and floodlit waterholes.
It has two restaurants. The main restaurant, built in an open-air style, has a view of floodlit waterholes and the leopard dining tree. There is also the leopard view bar open in the evenings before the arrival of the leopards from the wilderness.
Guests can enjoy their meals as they watch the leopards feast, the other animals drink water and make love, and the birds compete in their melodies.
- Accommodation: Mid-range
Facilities
- Balcony
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Swimming pool
Voi Safari Lodge (1 night)
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 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 ensuite standard rooms with three stories and stands in proud contrast to its rocky surroundings. Its 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 guests to a refreshing dip after a dusty day on Kenyan 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.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant
- Bar
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
You will leave Nairobi in the morning and drive through Maasai land to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park is located at the foot of the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
You will have a game drive en route to the lodge and when you arrive, you will enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Afterward, you will have dinner and stay overnight at AA Lodge or similar accommodations.
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
You will spend your time on a full-day game drive, enjoying Amboseli through early morning and afternoon game drives. The waters from Mount Kilimanjaro have drained under lava flow and surfaced in Amboseli, creating a green belt of swampland amidst dusty plains.
Buffaloes, lions, gazelles, cheetahs, wildebeests, hyenas, jackals, warthogs, Masai giraffes, zebras, baboons, and water-bucks are all present in the park.
You will have a further search for animals and better chances to see Mount Kilimanjaro in the early morning. Dinner will be served and you will stay overnight at AA Lodge or similar accommodations.
Day 3: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Tsavo West National Park with a game drive en route, arriving in time for lunch. You will have afternoon game drives with a visit to the Rhino Sanctuary, whereby, if you are lucky, you might see the "shy" rhino.
Other animals likely to be seen are elephants, lions, zebras, buffalos, warthogs, antelopes, and much more. There exists a large variety of bird species, both migratory and local in Tsavo West. Dinner will be served and you will stay overnight at the Ngulia Safari Lodge or similar accommodations.
Day 4: Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast. Afterward, you will proceed to your last game drive in Tsavo West as you leave the lodge for Tsavo East National Park, arriving in time for lunch. You will then proceed for an afternoon game drive. Thereafter, you will return to Voi Safari Lodge or similar accommodations for dinner and your overnight stay.
Day 5: Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi
After breakfast, you will proceed to your last game drive in Tsavo East as you leave the park for a journey back to Nairobi. You will arrive in the afternoon. You may also travel to drop off in Mombasa.
Location
This safari will take place in Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. So, enjoy the perfect trip to Kenya and get ready to turn your dream holiday safari into a reality!
Food
During this safari, your daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided as well as one liter of drinking water per person daily. You will be served different kinds of food. East Africa offers an impressive range of food and drinks to suit all visitor needs, from vegetarian diets to full-course meals.
A traveler is almost guaranteed to find a mouthwatering dish with a wide variety of meat, fresh salads, and drinks. The food is relatively safe to try and caters to international tourists. Soft drinks and alcohol are also readily available, cheap, and safe to drink.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
You can enjoy a visit to a local Maasai village (20 USD per person).
What's included
- Daily game drives
- Transport in a tour van with a pop-up roof
- Transfers from and to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
- Park fees
- Government taxes
- Car and driver park entrance fees
- Driver's allowance
- 4 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 1 liter of drinking water per person per day
What's not included
- Optional activities
- Maasai village visit
- Tips for the driver-guide
- Drinks like beer
- Additional items like cigarettes
- Drop-off at Mombasa (optional)
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
167 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Bencia Africa Adventure And Safaris also picks up clients at their booked hotel / apartment in Nairobi within a two-kilometer square radius from the city center.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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