Kenya · Safari

4-Day Kenya Safari through Tsavo East, Tsavo West and Amboseli

4 Days Round trip from Nairobi Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Embark on thrilling game drives to spot elephants, lions, rhinos, cheetahs, leopards, and buffalos
02 Discover Mzima Springs, where hippos and fish can be seen in crystalline clear water
03 Enjoy wildlife viewing in Tsavo East, one of Kenya's largest and most magnificent safari parks
04 Photograph Amboseli's open plains and swamp areas with Mount Kilimanjaro as a scenic backdrop
05 Travel across three of Kenya's renowned national parks in one 4-day safari

Embark on a thrilling 4-day wildlife safari through Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park, and Amboseli National Park. Enjoy game drives in three of Kenya's renowned parks, with chances to spot elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, and diverse birdlife. Discover the enchanting Mzima Springs in Tsavo West and admire Mount Kilimanjaro's scenic backdrop in Amboseli. This journey combines magnificent wildlife viewing with the captivating beauty of Kenya's iconic safari landscapes.

There are also possibilities of seeing crocodiles and monkeys at this site, where fifty million gallons of crystal clear water flow from under the parched lava rock to the Mzima Springs and the Shetani lava flows.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

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 Tsavo East and Afternoon Game Drive

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport in the morning and drive to Tsavo East National Park, which is less than 6 hours away. You will arrive with a short game drive en route to your luxury lodge/camp. Check in and have lunch. In the afternoon, head into Tsavo East National Park for a game drive. The park offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world, with attractions including elephants, rhinos, hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalos, and diverse plant and bird species.

Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Sentrim Tsavo Lodge.

Day 02

Tsavo East to Tsavo West via Mzima Springs

Have an early morning breakfast, then check out with a game drive en route. You will arrive in Tsavo West with game viewing along the way, then proceed to your luxury camp/lodge for lunch and check-in. Later in the afternoon, enjoy more game drives in the park, 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 at this site, where fifty million gallons of crystal clear water flow from under the parched lava rock to the Mzima Springs and the Shetani lava flows.

Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 03

Tsavo West to Amboseli Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

Have an early morning breakfast. After breakfast, check out with a game drive en route. Leave Tsavo West for Amboseli National Park, which is less than 5 hours away. You will arrive in Amboseli for a short game drive in time for lunch. Check in at your luxury camp/lodge, have lunch, and rest. In the afternoon, enjoy more game drives in Amboseli Park, which lies at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro offers scenic backgrounds for photography, while elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffalo, and more can be seen in the swamp area and open plains.

Later, enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.

Day 04

Morning Game Drive in Amboseli and Return to Nairobi

Have an early morning game drive. Later, return to your luxury camp/lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, check out with a short game drive en route out of Amboseli National Park and drive to Nairobi.
Drop off at your respective hotel or airport.

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park open plains, Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop, Mzima Springs crystalline waters

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Nairobi 4 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
All taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What to bring

Personal items

Know before you go

This is a safari to Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli National Park. All items mentioned under inclusions will be catered for. Anything extra will be at the traveller's cost.

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