Kenya · Safari

6-Day Kenya Wildlife Safari through Amboseli and Tsavo Parks

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Spot the African bush elephant in Amboseli National Park
  • 02 Explore Tsavo West's scenic landscapes, including Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs
  • 03 Enjoy game drives in both Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks
  • 04 Look out for lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, waterbuck, and a wide variety of birds
  • 05 Take in the views of Chyulu Hills during your journey to Tsavo West

Embark on a 6-day Kenyan safari through Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East, where iconic landscapes and abundant wildlife await. In Amboseli, look out for majestic elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro, then continue to scenic Tsavo West to explore the Shetani Lava Flow, Mzima Springs, and the views of Chyulu Hills. Discover Tsavo East's vast plains, home to elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, and a wide variety of birds. The safari ends with a final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi, with the option to extend your journey to Mombasa at an extra cost.

Embark on a 6-day Kenyan safari through Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East, where iconic landscapes and abundant wildlife await.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Mombasa, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Chyulu Hills
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

  • Have breakfast at your city hotel and depart by road to Amboseli National Park.
  • Have lunch at Kibo Safari Camp, followed by an afternoon game drive. On this first game drive, you might be lucky to encounter African wildlife such as elephants, lions, zebras, waterbuck, and other common African animals found in this park.
  • Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Full-Day Exploration of Amboseli

  • Leave the hotel after breakfast for a full-day exploration of Amboseli National Park with a packed lunch. Expect to see various animals such as elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, and other wildlife. You will also get to see different species of birds found here.

  • Return to the hotel at around 4 pm to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel.

Optional visit to Masai Village to learn about Masai culture can be arranged on this day or on day one.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Scenic Tsavo West

  • Have an early morning breakfast and drive to Tsavo West. Tsavo West is more scenic than its counterpart, Tsavo East. Enjoy the views of Chyulu Hills.

  • Visit Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs.

  • Continue with a game drive en route to lunch at the lodge.

  • After lunch, leave for late afternoon game viewing.

  • Return for dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4
Day 04

Tsavo West to Tsavo East

  • Go for an early morning game drive and return to the camp for breakfast.

  • Leave for Tsavo East.

  • Enter Tsavo East and drive to Manyatta Camp for lunch, with game viewing en route.

  • After lunch, explore Tsavo East on a late afternoon game drive before returning for dinner and overnight at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Viewing in Tsavo East

  • Explore Tsavo East on a full-day game drive, or choose morning and afternoon game drives.

  • In between, enjoy the camp facilities if you wish. Tsavo East is home to elephants, buffaloes, lions, giraffes, other animals, and a wide variety of birds.

All meals and overnight stay at the camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

6
Day 06

Final Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • On your last day, wake up early for a morning game drive, then return to the camp for breakfast and prepare to leave for Nairobi with game viewing en route.

  • Lunch shall also be taken along the way.

  • Arrive in time for drop-off at the airport to catch your flight back home.

  • Alternatively, you can choose to be dropped in Mombasa to enjoy your beach vacation. This can be planned at an extra cost - just request it during inquiry, and options will be provided.

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro views, Chyulu Hills, Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro views, Chyulu Hills, Shetani Lava Flow and Mzima Springs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport for the safari

  • Airport and hotel transfers

  • Accommodation during the safari

  • Meals as stipulated in the itinerary

  • Drinking water while on safari

  • Services of an English-speaking Kenya guide

What's Not Included

  • Nairobi accommodation prior to the beginning of the safari (can be planned on request)

  • Expenses of a personal nature

  • Travel insurance

  • Medical cover

  • Guide tips

  • Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks

  • Extra accommodation after the safari is over (can be planned upon request)

  • Optional visit to the Masai village

Know before you go

  • This is a private safari.

  • The vans are four-wheel drive vehicles with pop-up roofs for game viewing.

  • The safari can depart on any day as long as there are two persons booking.

  • If you are a solo traveler, feel free to request your rate. It will be slightly higher than the quoted price.

  • The quoted price is for mid-range tented camps and lodges. Feel free to request prices for mid-range and luxury options.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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