Kenya · Luxury Safari

5-Day Luxury Safari in Tsavo West and Amboseli with Kilimanjaro

5 Days Round trip from Tsavo West National Park Waterhole Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tsavo West National Park's stunning scenery and wildlife
  • 02 Discover Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, and the volcanic Chaimu Crater
  • 03 Witness majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park
  • 04 See large elephant herds and other abundant wildlife in Amboseli
  • 05 Enjoy full-day game drives and relax at luxury safari lodges

Embark on a 5-day luxury safari adventure through Kenya's Tsavo West and Amboseli National Parks. Discover Tsavo West's iconic Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, and Chaimu Crater, then continue to Amboseli for majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife. Enjoy thrilling game drives while staying in luxurious lodges inside the parks.

Discover Tsavo West's iconic Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, and Chaimu Crater, then continue to Amboseli for majestic views of Mount Kilimanjaro and abundant wildlife.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Nairobi, Mombasa, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park

  • Depart by road, driving east of Nairobi across the Athi Plains to Tsavo West National Park.
  • Arrive in time for lunch, check in at a luxury tented camp or lodge, and enjoy an optional afternoon or evening game drive. Tsavo West National Park is the most visited section of Tsavo National Park, offering attractions beyond its wildlife.
  • The highlight is the famous Mzima Springs, where over 200 million litres of crystal-clear water flow from porous volcanic rocks. The water is believed to originate from the Chyulu Hills via an underground river and serves as the water supply for Mombasa City, 250 km south of the location.

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Severin Safari Camp, or similar. These luxury facilities are located inside Tsavo West National Park.

Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Severin Safari Camp, or similar.

Meal & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Exploration of Tsavo West National Park

  • After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch provided.
  • Explore interesting places such as the Roaring Rocks, named for the wind that rushes through them, offering wonderful views over Tsavo from a 98-metre rock face.
  • Similar views can be experienced from the poachers' lookout.
  • Visit the volcanic Chaimu Crater, less than 200 years old and composed of black coke, which can be climbed if you're interested. Don't miss Mzima Springs, one of Tsavo's most popular wildlife attractions due to its resident populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

All meals included. Drinking water. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar.

3
Day 03

Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, located 70 km west. Arrive and check in at your accommodation, then enjoy a leisurely day.
  • Amboseli National Park is situated directly south of Nairobi and consists mostly of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland. To the south lies Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, which can be seen clearly in good weather conditions.
  • The swamps around Ol Okenya, Ol Tukai, and Enkongo Narok feature lush vegetation with yellow-barked acacias and phoenix palms. Expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests, and hippos.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli National Park.

Meal & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, or similar.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Game Viewing in Amboseli National Park

  • Spend the entire day in Amboseli National Park with morning and evening game drives. Amboseli is situated on the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, with its peak across the border in Tanzania.
  • Witness the breathtaking sight of Kilimanjaro hovering above the clouds in the early morning. Amboseli is renowned for its large elephant herds, and you'll also encounter buffalos, black rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, and various plains animals and birds.

Meal & Drinks: All meals included. Drinking water. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar.

5
Day 05

Amboseli to Nairobi

  • Begin the day with an early morning game drive (6:00 am to 9:00 am), then return to the lodge for breakfast.
  • Check out from the lodge and drive back to Nairobi. Drop off at the airport or a hotel in Nairobi.

Meal & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch.

Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, Chaimu Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro

Where this trip takes you

Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, Chaimu Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tsavo West National Park Waterhole 4 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a safari van customised for game viewing
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Game drives
  • Accommodation in a lodge
  • Meals on a full-board basis while on safari
  • Mineral water
  • All park entrance fees
  • Round-trip airport transfer

What's Not Included

  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Things of a personal nature
  • International airfares and visa fees
  • Optional activities unless specified as included
  • Tips and other gratuities

Know before you go

  • Yellow Fever
  • Malaria jabs

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Tsavo West National Park Waterhole, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Tsavo West National Park Waterhole.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,795.00 — $2,189.00
Double Sharing $1,795.00 — $2,189.00

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