Itinerary

1. Day 1: Depart Nairobi and Explore Amboseli National Park

   • Leave Nairobi early in the morning and drive south toward Amboseli National Park.

   • Stop for scenic photography and coffee breaks along the way.

   • Arrive at Sentrim Amboseli in time for lunch and check-in.

   • Relax and freshen up after the 4 to 5-hour journey.

   • Embark on your first game drive in the late afternoon.

   • Search for elephants and other iconic species within the park.

   • Capture silhouette photographs with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

2. Day 2: Full Day Safari in Amboseli National Park

   • Depart after breakfast for a full day of wildlife exploration.

   • Focus on finding large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and buffaloes.

   • Observe birdlife and aquatic species in the Kilimanjaro-fed swamps.

   • Enjoy scenic views of Mount Kilimanjaro throughout the day.

   • Experience Amboseli's signature elephant photography opportunities.

   • Customize your safari timing based on children's comfort and family preferences.

   • Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and rest.

   Overnight: Sentrim Amboseli Lodge.

3. Day 3: Transfer from Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park

   • Depart after breakfast and drive to Tsavo West National Park.

   • Conduct a game drive en route to your lodge.

   • Arrive at Kilaguni Serena Lodge in time for lunch.

   • Head out for an afternoon game drive.

   • Visit Mzima Springs and witness the crystal-clear waters and aquatic life including fish and crocodiles.

   • Look for wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, monitor lizards, and antelope species.

   • Enjoy prolific bird sightings throughout the park.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Overnight: Kilaguni Serena Lodge

4. Day 4: Tsavo West to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

   • Depart after breakfast with a game drive through Tsavo West.

   • Proceed to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

   • Arrive in time for lunch at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

   • Relax and take in views from the elevated lodge overlooking a waterhole.

   • Visit the underground viewing hide for unique animal observation.

   • Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary, rich in acacia and Commiphora woodlands.

   • Look for elephants, gazelles, and a variety of bird species.

   • Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

   Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge.

5. Day 5: Taita Hills to Tsavo East National Park

   • Enjoy an early breakfast and game drive en route out of Taita Hills.

   • Proceed to Tsavo East National Park, known for its vast red-colored terrain.

   • Arrive at your lodge or camp in time for lunch and check-in.

   • Set out for an afternoon game drive in the red-dust plains.

   • Look for the renowned red elephants of Tsavo, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

   • Capture the golden African sunset before returning to the lodge.

   Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

   Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar

6. Day 6: Full Day Safari in Tsavo East National Park

   • Decide between morning and evening drives or a full-day exploration with packed lunch.

   • Visit Lugard’s Falls along the Galana River and photograph the cascading rapids.

   • Explore Mudanda Rock, a natural inselberg and vital water catchment.

   • Look for elusive species like the hirola antelope and smaller wildlife including dik-diks.

   • Observe animals congregating along water points during the dry season.

   • Spend the day photographing elephants, zebras, antelope, and predator sightings.

   • Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

   Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge.

7. Day 7: Return to Nairobi

   • Depart after breakfast with a final game drive as you exit the park.

   • Drive back to Nairobi via the Mombasa highway.

   • Arrive in the early evening.

   • Drop-off at your hotel or directly at the airport.