Kenya · Safari

5-Day Tsavo and Amboseli Private Safari with Mzima Springs

5 Days Round trip from Kenya Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Search for Africa's Big Five across Tsavo West, Tsavo East, and Amboseli
  • 02 Visit Mzima Springs and spot hippos, fish, crocodiles, and monkeys in crystal-clear water
  • 03 Explore Tsavo West's broken volcanic hills and Shetani lava flows
  • 04 See Tsavo East's large elephant herds and visit Aruba Dam
  • 05 Enjoy wildlife viewing in Amboseli with Mount Kilimanjaro as a scenic backdrop

Kenya's largest and oldest safari landscapes await on this 5-day journey through Tsavo West, Tsavo East, and Amboseli National Park. Enjoy multiple game drives in search of Africa's Big Five - lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino, and buffalo - while also discovering Tsavo West's broken volcanic hills and the crystal-clear waters of Mzima Springs, home to fish, crocodiles, and hippos. The safari ends in Amboseli, one of Kenya's most popular wildlife regions, where iconic views of animals unfold against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The sight of fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out from under the parched lava rock at Mzima Springs is remarkable.

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, Mombasa, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park Safari

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport in the morning and drive to Tsavo West National Park, a journey of less than 6 hours. You will arrive with a short game drive en route to Kilanguni Serena Safari Lodge, where you will check in and have lunch.

In the afternoon, head out for a game drive. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world, and its attractions include elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, as well as diverse plant and bird species. Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the safari lodge.

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Day 02

Tsavo West to Tsavo East via Mzima Springs

Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then check out and continue with a game drive, including a visit to Mzima Springs, where you can see hippos and fish in crystalline clear water. There are also possibilities of seeing crocodiles and monkeys. The sight of fifty million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out from under the parched lava rock at Mzima Springs is remarkable. You will also visit the Shetani lava flows.

Afterward, depart Tsavo West for Tsavo East, with a drive of about 3 hours to the main gate. Tsavo East is renowned for its large numbers of elephants and the famous man-eating lions. You will arrive in Tsavo East with a game drive en route, proceeding to your lodge for lunch and check-in at Ashnil Aruba Lodge. Later in the afternoon, enjoy another game drive in the park with a visit to Aruba Dam. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

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Day 03

Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park

After an early morning breakfast, check out and enjoy a game drive en route as you leave Tsavo East for Amboseli National Park, a drive of less than 5 hours. You will arrive in Amboseli with a short game drive in time for lunch, then check in at Ol Tukai Lodge, have lunch, and rest.

In the afternoon, continue with more game viewing in Amboseli Park, which lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers a scenic background for photography. Elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, and more can be seen in the swamp area and across the open plains. Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Drives in Amboseli National Park

Set out for an early morning game drive, then return to camp for breakfast. After breakfast, proceed with more game drives in the park with a packed lunch, in search of its popular residents, including the well-known predators and their opponents such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo, all with views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Later, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

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Day 05

Amboseli National Park to Nairobi

Enjoy early morning game viewing, then return to the lodge for a full breakfast before driving back to Nairobi. You may either be dropped at Emali to catch the bus to Mombasa or continue to Nairobi, where you will be dropped off either at the airport or at your Nairobi hotel or residence.

Mzima Springs, Shetani lava flows, Aruba Dam, Mount Kilimanjaro

Where this trip takes you

Mzima Springs, Shetani lava flows, Aruba Dam, Mount Kilimanjaro

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kenya 5 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation as per itinerary

Transport and game drives

3 meals a day while on safari

Services of our professional guide/driver

All park entrance fees

All game drives

Airport transfers

Drinking water

What's Not Included

  • Personal spending money.

  • Drinks, beers, sodas, etc.

  • Laundry services at the camp.

  • Tips for the driver/guide.

  • Personal insurance.

  • Telephone.

What to bring

  • Camera and lenses
  • Binoculars
  • Sun glasses
  • Passport, insurance, and driver's licence
  • Power adaptor with 3-pin plug for electrical items
  • Toiletries and personal care cosmetics
  • Sunscreen
  • Malaria pills and other medications
  • Insect repellent
  • Flashlight
  • Extra pair of socks, shoes, and sandals
  • Pen knife
  • Credit cards and a small amount of cash
  • Power backup
  • Extra batteries/SD cards for your camera

Know before you go

  • Get travel insurance handy.
  • Get your visa online before arrival.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kenya.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,715.00 — $12,005.00
Double Sharing $1,715.00 — $6,002.50

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