Kenya · Safari

5-Day Wildlife Safari in Amboseli and Tsavo with Big Five Viewing

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

African Bush Elephants at Amboseli National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy game drives in Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks
02 Spot African bush elephants in Amboseli National Park
03 Admire views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro from Amboseli
04 Look out for lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, and other game animals in Tsavo East

Hop on this 5-day safari through Kenya's rich landscapes, combining some of the country's best wildlife experiences in Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks. Savour the natural beauty of this fertile land as you set out to witness the Big 5 and admire a large variety of African wildlife. Spot elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and waterfowl such as pelicans and Egyptian geese, with views of snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro adding to the experience.

Located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park offers some of the best opportunities to watch African native game animals because of its sparse vegetation.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Early in the morning, get picked up by your personal guide and depart from Nairobi for Amboseli National Park.
Located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park offers some of the best opportunities to watch African native game animals because of its sparse vegetation.
Have lunch on arrival and later head out for a short game drive.

Accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge.

Day 02

Game Drives in Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, head out for scheduled game drives to explore the famous Amboseli. Remember to leave with a packed lunch.
Besides the wildlife, admire the view of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro in the distance.

Accommodation at Ol Tukai Lodge.

Day 03

Amboseli National Park to Tsavo West National Park

After breakfast, leave Amboseli National Park with an en-route game drive and continue to Tsavo West National Park. Note that this national park is one of the largest in Kenya, with diverse wildlife, and is also located in the coastal part of the country.
Have lunch on arrival, and later head out for a game drive to explore the wild.
You can opt for a visit to Mzima Springs.

Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Safari Serena Lodge.

Day 04

Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

Enjoy an en-route game drive while heading towards Tsavo East National Park. The park is characterized by extensive and diverse habitats, offering an ideal area to search for prides of lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffes, and a variety of other game animals.

Accommodation at Sentrim Camp.

Day 05

Tsavo East National Park to Nairobi

After breakfast, leave Tsavo East National Park for Nairobi. Exit the park with an en-route game drive, where you might be able to spot some of the game animals you may have missed earlier.
Drop-off will be at your hotel or the airport.