5-Day Kenya Big Five Safari through Tsavo, Amboseli and Taita Hills

5 Days Round trip from Mombasa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives across Tsavo East, Amboseli, and Tsavo West
  • 02 Spot the famous African elephants and other members of the Big 5
  • 03 Visit the famous Mzima Springs with your Kenya tour guide
  • 04 Explore Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary for gazelles, leopards, and elephants

Embark on this 5-day safari with game drives across Tsavo East, Amboseli, and Tsavo West, with opportunities to see the famous African elephants and other members of the Big 5. The journey also takes you to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, where you may spot gazelles, leopards, and elephants, and includes a visit to the famous Mzima Springs.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Mombasa, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Mombasa to Tsavo East and Evening Game Drive

  • Depart from your coastal hotel at 5:00 a.m. for the two-hour drive to Tsavo East.

  • See wildlife on the way to the lodge, where you will stay at either Voi Safari Lodge or Voi Wildlife Lodge.

  • Have lunch and some time to relax.

  • In the evening, head out for another game drive.

  • Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

2
Day 02

Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park

  • Enjoy an early morning game drive.

  • Check out of the park by 9:00 a.m. and drive towards Amboseli.

  • Arrive at either AA Lodges or Kibo Safari Camp for lunch and relaxation.

  • Have an evening game drive, followed by dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Tsavo West via Mzima Springs

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast, followed by a game drive until 10:00 a.m.

  • Then drive for one hour towards Tsavo West.

  • Visit the famous Mzima Springs with your Kenya tour guide.

  • Have lunch and relax at Ngulia Safari Lodge.

4
Day 04

Tsavo West to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Have an early morning breakfast, then enjoy a game drive until 11:00 a.m.

  • Later, drive out of Tsavo West and continue for one hour to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

  • Check in at Taita Hills Lodge, have lunch, and relax until 3:00 p.m.

  • Later, enjoy a game drive until 6:00 p.m.

  • Arrive at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Taita Hills to Mombasa

  • After an early morning breakfast, enjoy a game drive until 11:00 a.m.

  • Later, check out of the park for lunch.

  • Then drive towards Mombasa and arrive at your coastal hotel at 5:00 p.m.

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees, transport, safari hotel accommodation on a full-board basis, and mineral water while on safari.

  • Accommodation with full-board table d'hote meals or buffet, as specified in the itinerary.

  • Transport in a safari bus, including game drives and excursions as indicated in the itinerary.

  • A cooler box with mineral water during your safari.

  • Entry and park fees as indicated in your itinerary.

  • Hotel service charges and hotel government taxes.

  • Services of a multilingual Kenyan driver-guide.

  • Services of a flying doctor in case of emergency.

What's Not Included

  • Tips for the driver-guide, a visit to a Masai village, and beers.

  • Gratuities, beverages, laundry, and other items of a personal nature, as well as any communication costs such as telephone calls.

  • Tips for drivers, couriers, and any staff.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Mombasa.

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