5 Day Safari to Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West National Parks in Kenya
Safari in Kenya
Experience all Tsavo and Amboseli have to offer in this 5-day safari. Don't miss out on this wonderful safari to the Southern part of Kenya with a visit to the famous "land of elephants," Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East. The most unique thing about this safari is that you get to witness the large herds of gigantic African elephants up close on their daily treks. These three destinations form one of the most magnificent games viewing in the world due to their vast and diverse landscape. One of the most evocative images in Africa is the impressive landscape of Amboseli National Park with a backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa's highest peak). You will be able to witness them all on this safari!
Key information
- Private safari
- Maximum group size: maximum 6 people in a customized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Children policy: Children from the age of 4 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian
- Starts and ends in Nairobi
- English-speaking driver/guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- Game drives at Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West National Parks
- Larger mammals, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, pods of hippos, nocturnal porcupine, large herds of elephants
- See the crocodiles, waterbucks, Lesser Kudu, Gerenuk, and Hirola
- Admire cheetahs, wild dogs, giraffes, zebras, mongoose, hyrax, and dik-dik
- Transportation in a customized safari vehicle with a pop up roof
- 4 nights accommodation
- All meals as per the itinerary
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel / airport
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
Accommodation
On this safari, you will be staying in luxury lodges. All the lodges are self-contained rooms with big beds. They also have swimming pools.
AA Lodge Amboseli
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, and 20 kilometers from the Emali-Loitoktok tarmac road.
It commands a panoramic view of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world’s Standing Mountain. With 60 rooms, the lodge is intimate and friendly with many personal touches. The lodge also has drones for guests willing to use them for game drives for photography and videography.
There are 29 classic tents, 24 classic cottages and for those looking for a more luxurious experience, the 7 superior rooms will no doubt meet the best of the expectations. The rooms are elegant and fully furnished, spacious with private bathrooms with hot water, wardrobe, reading table, hair dryers, safe deposit and private balcony.
Facilities
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Bonfire
- Conference rooms
- Private bathrooms with hot water
- Wardrobe
- Reading table
- Hair dryers
- Safe deposit
- Private balcony
Rhino Valley Lodge
The Rhino Valley Lodge has 16 rooms, all self contained rooms with a private veranda, and a great view of animals in the near pool.
Voi Wildlife Lodge
Officially opened in 2003, the lodge is situated on a 25-acre site on the boundary of Tsavo East National Park, one of Kenya’s largest game parks with spectacular views of nearby volcanic outcrops, such as the Kasigau, Sagalla and Mwakingali Hills. Designed to blend unassumingly into the surrounding environment, the lodge boasts a natural waterhole often attracting big game, including elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo as well as a rich variety of birdlife.
Accommodating up to 300 guests, all rooms have spacious en-suite bathrooms and are furnished in African decor that is replicated throughout the lodge. The luxury rooms comprise two four-poster beds and views of the savannah, which one can enjoy from the comfort of one’s balcony or terrace.
Facilities
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Two four-poster beds
- Spa
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Children’s outdoor recreation area
- Swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Badminton courts
- Volleyball court
- Table tennis
- Pool table
- Discovery area complete with a mini-library, TV and DVD facilities
- Health club
- Business center
- Conference room
Program
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National National Park
Early morning pick up from the hotel and drive along Mombasa road with a stopover at Emali tourist souvenir shop for a bathroom break and afterward, drive to the lodge in time for lunch.
Evening game drive and later dinner at the lodge. Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli.
Day 2: Full day at Amboseli National Park
Early morning game drive to get a glimpse of Mt Kilimanjaro and also a chance to view the park from the viewpoint. On this day, you can choose to have a full-day game drive with picnic lunches or morning and afternoon game viewing.
Amboseli National Park is famous for its scenery with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, which dominates the landscape, and open plains. Arrive with more game drive proceeding to your lodge for check-in, then it's time for lunch. Check-in at AA Lodge Amboseli and have lunch with a short rest.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of its popular residents like the well-known predators and their opponents like the zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli.
Day 3: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
Early in the morning, you have your breakfast and go for a game drive in the park as you drive out to Tsavo West National Park.
Tsavo West is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential, and guided walks along the Tsavo River.
Arrive in time for lunch, and check in at rhino valley. You will have lunch and a short rest before you go for the afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Rhino Valley Lodge.
Day 4: Tsavo West National Park - Tsavo East National Park
Early morning breakfast then check out of the lodge with a game drive en route, arriving in time for lunch and check-in. Take a short rest as you wait for an afternoon game drive.
This park is considered one of the world's biodiversity strongholds, and its popularity is mostly due to the vast amounts of diverse wildlife that can be seen, including the famous 'big five' consisting of lion, black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant, and leopard. The park is also home to a great variety of bird life such as the, crowned crane, black kite, and the sacred ibis. Tsavo East National Park is generally flat, with dry plains across which the Galana River flows. Other features include the Yatta Plateau and Lugard falls.
Dinner and overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge.
Day 5: Tsavo East to Nairobi
Early morning breakfast as you start your morning game drive, en-route there are higher chances of seeing the predators. Later, depart back to Nairobi and you will be dropped off at your hotel within Nairobi or the airport.
Included excursions
- Visit Mzima springs while in Tsavo East National Park
- Visit Observation Hill for a walk while in Amboseli
Location
You will be able to see Mount Kilimanjaro as you do your game drives in Amboseli. Flamingoes have migrated from other lakes to Lake Amboseli. This is an added bonus. You will visit the observation hill in Amboseli, where you will walk out of the car and be able to see a panoramic view of the park with elephants down below drinking water.
You will visit the Mzima springs in Tsavo West. Here is the source of water for the whole of the coastal province. You will also see the effects of the flow of the volcanoes on the Chyulu hills.
Food
All food is buffet-style at the lodges.
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:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- You can add an extra night In Tsavo West or Tsavo East at 180 USD per person all inclusive
- Visit a Maasai tribe village to learn more about their culture: 20 USD per person
- Spa treatments are available upon request at the lodges
What's included
- Visit Mzima Springs
- See prolific birdlife and large herds of elephants
- 4 nights accommodation during the safari
- All meals as per itinerary
- All park fees at Tsavo West, Tsavo West and Amboseli
- Drinking water
- Transport in a private customized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
- Assistance from Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris at any point
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel/airport
- Lunch on the last day
What's not included
- Drinks and beverages
- Gratuities
- Balloon safari in Amboseli (optional)
- Visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture
- Airfare
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Moi International Airport
282 km
Transfer included
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
167 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) or Moi International Airport (MBA). Send Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris your flight details and the team will pick you up at the airport. Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris can also pick up from all hotels in Nairobi.
Additionally, Perfect Wilderness Tours and Safaris is able to pick up from Moi International Airport (MBA) and finish the tour in Mombasa. You can also start in Nairobi and finish in Mombasa but you will add 100 USD per car. This covers the cost of the car to come back to the original point.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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