3-Day Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari from Nairobi with Mzima Springs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Game drives in a 4 by 4 Safari Land Cruiser
• 02 Witness Amboseli's world record of the longest elephant tusks and largest elephants
• 03 Ascend Observation Hill, known as the Normatior in the Masai language
• 04 Encounter the Tsavo Man-Eaters, infamous for their deadly attacks
• 05 Explore Mzima Springs, where you can embark on a 2-kilometer walk

Embark on a 3-day safari from Nairobi to Amboseli and Tsavo West National Park, combining scenic drives, leisure time at the lodges, and rewarding game drives in two of Kenya's celebrated wildlife areas. Travel to Amboseli for an evening game drive, then continue to Tsavo West with a game drive en route and a visit to Mzima Springs. The journey ends with an early morning game drive in Tsavo West before returning to Nairobi.

Travel to Amboseli for an evening game drive, then continue to Tsavo West with a game drive en route and a visit to Mzima Springs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park

Languages Danish, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli Safari Adventure

• Depart Nairobi at 08:00 Hrs for Amboseli (250 km - approximately 4 hours).
• Arrive in time for lunch.
• Afternoon at leisure.
• Evening game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

2

Day 02

Game Drive to Tsavo West and Mzima Springs

• After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route to Tsavo West National Park.
• Arrive in time for lunch.
• Afternoon at leisure.
• Late afternoon game drive with a visit to Mzima Springs.

Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

3

Day 03

Early Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

• Early morning game drive.
• Breakfast at the lodge and check out.
• Drive back to Nairobi.
• Drop off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for onward flight departure.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Accommodation as per the program
• Meals as described (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
• Mineral water
• All park entrance fees
• Pick-up and drop-off fares
• All game drives as per the program
• Transport in a 4 by 4 Safari Cruiser
• Services of an English-speaking driver-guide

What's Not Included

• Drinks
• Laundry
• Visa
• Airfares
• International flights
• Accommodation before and after the safari (can be arranged at an extra charge)
• All transfers

What to bring

• Prescription glasses, sunglasses, hat, sunblock, et al.
• Camera, video equipment, and binoculars
• Clothes and toiletries
• Casual but comfortable clothing
• Phone, music player, tablet, or laptop
• Preventative pharmaceuticals
• Odds and ends
• Hand luggage
• Finally, don't forget your sense of humor, patience, and some common sense.

Know before you go

• In Kenya, the long rains are from early April through May, and the short rains in November. As with many parts of the world, weather patterns have become unpredictable, so you may encounter any type of weather on your visit. Dry seasons offer excellent visibility and more reliable road conditions, whilst wetter times offer dramatic skies and less dust. Temperatures are generally pleasant, averaging 20-25C, though mornings can be cold between June and September.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, NBO (NBO), Embakasi, Nairobi, Kenya

Tour start

Nairobi, Kenya

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.