Kenya · Safari

6-Day Amboseli and Tsavo Safari from Nairobi to Mombasa

6 Days Round trip from Nairobi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Photograph wildlife in Amboseli against the wonderful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro
  • 02 Discover hippos and crocodiles at Tsavo West's Mzima Springs
  • 03 Explore Tsavo East's scenic Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks, and Aruba Dam
  • 04 Enjoy multiple game drives to spot elephants, lions, zebras, gazelles, and more
  • 05 Finish in Mombasa and begin a beach holiday after your safari

Enjoy a 6-day safari through Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West and East National Parks, beginning at the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. In Amboseli, you can photograph wildlife against the wonderful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, while Tsavo West offers a visit to Mzima Springs, a favorite haunt of hippos and crocodiles. In Tsavo East, look out for hippos, elephants, wildebeests, lions, zebras, gazelles, kudus, hartebeests, and other wild animals, along with scenic sites such as Lugards Falls and Mudanda Rocks. The tour ends in Mombasa, where you can begin a beach holiday.

In Amboseli, you can photograph wildlife against the wonderful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, while Tsavo West offers a visit to Mzima Springs, a favorite haunt of hippos and crocodiles.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nairobi, Voi, Mombasa, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo East National Park, Tsavo West National Park
Languages Afrikaans, English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nairobi to Amboseli and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Depart from Nairobi at 0800 hrs and travel to Amboseli National Reserve at the foot of the snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.

  • Arrive in time for lunch.

  • Savor an afternoon game drive after your meal.

Dinner and overnight stay at Ol Tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge.

2
Day 02

Full Day in Amboseli National Park

  • Spend the full day in Amboseli with early morning and evening game drives with the Kenyan driver/guide. While in the park, you will have the opportunity to photograph the animals against the wonderful backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

All meals and overnight stay will be at your lodge or camp.

3
Day 03

Amboseli to Tsavo West via Mzima Springs

  • After an early breakfast, leave for Tsavo West National Park, which lies roughly halfway between Nairobi and the Coast. Mzima Springs, the chief marvel here, is a favorite haunt of hippos and crocodiles.

  • Arrive at Ngulia Safari Lodge in time for lunch.

  • After lunch, savor an early evening game drive to see large herds of elephants, buffalo, common waterbuck, eland, rhino, and a wide variety of antelope.

  • Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Tsavo West to Tsavo East National Park

  • Depart from the lodge soon after breakfast and proceed to Tsavo East National Park.

  • Visit the scenic Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks, which attract elephants in the drier season, and Aruba Dam if time permits.

Dinner and overnight stay at Voi Safari Lodge.

5
Day 05

Full Day Exploring Tsavo East

  • Devote the full day to exploring the park. Morning and afternoon game drives are offered.

Dinner and overnight stay at Voi Safari Lodge.

6
Day 06

Early Game Drive and Transfer to Mombasa

  • Rise for an early morning game drive.

  • Soon after breakfast, proceed to Mombasa, arriving at 1400 hrs.

  • Get dropped off at a beach hotel to start a beach holiday.

Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Mzima Springs, Mudanda Rocks

Where this trip takes you

Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli National Park, Mzima Springs, Mudanda Rocks

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Nairobi 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a custom-made 8-seater tour van ideal for game viewing and photography

  • Full-board accommodation while on safari

  • Accommodation in a double or twin room

  • All park entrance fees, including government taxes

  • Services of an English-speaking professional Kenyan driver/guide

  • All game drives as detailed in the itinerary

  • Complimentary return airport transfers

  • Bottled water while on safari

  • Start and end in Nairobi or Mombasa

  • Personalized service

What's Not Included

  • Tips

  • Laundry

  • Beverages and drinks

  • International flights

  • Visas

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Any other extras not mentioned

  • Hotel accommodation in Nairobi or Mombasa before and after the safari

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Nairobi.

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