Kenya · Safari

5-Day Kenya Safari from Nairobi with Amboseli and Tsavo Parks

5 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Behold Mount Kilimanjaro's majestic silhouette on an Amboseli sunrise safari
  • 02 Encounter lions and elephants amidst Tsavo West's captivating terrain
  • 03 Explore Tsavo East's diverse birdlife and pristine landscapes
  • 04 Witness Kenya's famed big five and diverse wildlife on safari
  • 05 Spot predators prowling Tsavo East's plains on morning drives

Embark on a 5-day journey through Kenya's iconic wildlife reserves, travelling from Nairobi to Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks. Experience game drives across open plains with views of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, then continue to Tsavo West for its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rhino reserve, and varied wildlife. In Tsavo East, explore one of the world's biodiversity strongholds, known for its big five, rich birdlife, the Galana River, the Yatta Plateau, and Lugard Falls. The safari ends with a final morning game drive before returning to Nairobi.

Embark on a 5-day journey through Kenya's iconic wildlife reserves, travelling from Nairobi to Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East National Parks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Voi, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

  • Pick up from the hotel early in the morning and drive along Mombasa Road, stopping at the Emali tourist souvenir shop for a bathroom break.
  • Afterward, continue to the lodge in time for lunch.
  • Enjoy an evening game drive, followed later by dinner at the lodge.

Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Viewing in Amboseli National Park

  • Set out on an early morning game drive to get a glimpse of Mt Kilimanjaro and also a chance to view the park from the viewpoint.
  • On this day, you can choose to have a full-day game drive with picnic lunches or morning and afternoon game viewing.
  • Amboseli National Park is famous for its scenery, with a backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the landscape and open plains.
  • Arrive back with more game viewing and proceed to your lodge for check-in and lunch.
  • Check in at AA Lodge Amboseli, have lunch, and take a short rest.
  • Head out again for an afternoon game drive in search of its popular residents, including well-known predators and their opponents such as zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and hippo, all with a view of Mt Kilimanjaro.

Dinner and overnight at AA Lodge Amboseli.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

  • Early in the morning, have breakfast, check out, and drive to Tsavo West National Park.
  • Tsavo West is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential, and guided walks along the Tsavo River.
  • Arrive in time for lunch and check in at the lodge.
  • After lunch and a short rest, go for the afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight at Ngulia Safari Lodge.

4
Day 04

Tsavo West National Park to Tsavo East National Park

  • Enjoy an early morning breakfast, then check out of the lodge with a game drive en route, arriving in time for lunch and check-in.
  • Take a short rest as you wait for an afternoon game drive.
  • This park is considered one of the world's biodiversity strongholds, and its popularity is mostly due to the vast amounts of diverse wildlife that can be seen, including the famous big five consisting of lion, black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant, and leopard.
  • The park is also home to a great variety of birdlife such as the crowned crane, black kite, and the sacred ibis.
  • Tsavo East National Park is generally flat, with dry plains across which the Galana River flows. Other features include the Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls.

Dinner and overnight at Voi Wildlife Lodge.

5
Day 05

Tsavo East Morning Game Drive and Return to Nairobi

  • Have an early morning breakfast as you begin your morning game drive en route, when there are higher chances of seeing predators.
  • Later, depart back to Nairobi and be dropped off at the hotel or airport.
  • You will be dropped off at your hotel within Nairobi or at the airport.
Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mzima Springs, Galana River

Where this trip takes you

Amboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mzima Springs, Galana River

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation during the safari
  • All park entrance fees
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • All transport is in a van with a pop roof for easy game viewing
  • Our assistance at any point
  • Bottled water
  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel/airport
  • Lunch on the last day

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks, e.g. alcohol

What to bring

  • Comfortable wear
  • Camera
  • Snacks
  • Both light and warm clothes

Know before you go

  • This is a private safari.
  • Transport is in a safari van.
  • The safari covers Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West parks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
City Market, Muindi Mbingu Street, Nairobi, Kenya
Tour start
Nairobi, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,250.00 — $1,880.00
Double Sharing $1,250.00 — $1,470.00

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