4 Days
Tsavo East/West and Amboseli National Park Safari
Overview:
This wonderful safari will take you from Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park, onto Tsavo West National Park then to Amboseli National Park and back to Nairobi. The safari can be booked privately or by a group and can be tailored to accommodate your budget (luxury or budget) and your preferences.
During this safari, you will enjoy the Tsavo National Park which is one of the oldest National Parks in Kenya. The park is known for having quite a number of Lions that were sometime termed as the “Man-Eaters of Tsavo” and other animal species like the large herds of elephants. The Tsavo National Park is located in the southwestern part of Kenya and is made up of Tsavo East National Park & Tsavo West National Park. The two parks are separated by a railway line.
You will also explore the Amboseli National Park which is known for its large elephant herds and views of immense Mount Kilimanjaro, across the border in Tanzania. Observation Hill offers panoramas of the peak and the park’s plains and swamps. Varied wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of bird species. The western section is dominated by the vast Lake Amboseli, which is dry outside the rainy season.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park
Board SGR train leaving Nairobi at 8:20 am. and alight at Voi train station where our driver will be waiting for you.
Drive to Tsavo East National Park for check in and lunch at Voi wildlife lodge or similar with a short rest. Later in the afternoon go for a game drive and return for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – 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.
Arrive in time for lunch and check in at Rhino Valley Lodge or similar. You will have lunch and a short rest before you go for the afternoon game drive. Return later to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Tsavo West National Park – Amboseli National Park
Early in the morning you have your breakfast then proceed for a morning game drive with a visit to Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and fish in the crystal-clear water. Later, proceed to Amboseli National park arriving in time for lunch and check in at Oltukai lodge or similar. You will then proceed for an afternoon game drive within the Amboseli which lies at the floors of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography. Elephants, Lions, Cheetah, Buffalo etc. can be seen at the swamp area. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
Day 4: Amboseli National Park – Nairobi
You will start the day with an early morning game drive followed by late breakfast at the lodge. You will then depart for Nairobi stopping at points of your choice to take photos. The tour ends when we arrive at Nairobi in the afternoon
Safari Highlights/ Major Attractions:
Tsavo East:
- This park is considered one of the world’s biodiversity strongholds
- Vast amounts of diverse wildlife including the big five
- A great variety of bird life such as the crowned crane, black kite and the sacred ibis
- The Yatta Plateau and Lugard falls
Tsavo West:
- Magnificent scenery
- Mzima Springs
- Rich and varied wildlife
- Rhino reserve
- Rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River
Amboseli National Park:
- The world’s best free-range elephant viewing
- Magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its snow-capped peak (weather permitting)
- Lions and other Big Five viewing
- Wildebeests, cheetahs & hyenas
- Observation Hill with its aerial vistas of Amboseli park – views of elephant herds and the park’s wetlands
- Marshes viewing spot for elephants, buffalos, hippos, pelicans, geese and other water fowl
- Observe Maasai culture
- Optional visit to Masai village at Amboseli (at an additional cost)
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Park fees
- All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Bottled Drinking Water
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips
All expenses of a personal nature (Souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
