5 Days / 4 Nights From Kilimanjaro to the Tsavo Wilderness
Experience the spectacular landscapes and wildlife of southern Kenya on this 5-day / 4-night safari. Begin in Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant h
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Amboseli National Park
07:00 AM – Departure from Nairobi Meet your Africo Safari guide at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a safari briefing, depart for Amboseli National Park. 10:30 AM – Arrival in Amboseli Enter the Amboseli ecosystem and enjoy the changing landscapes as you approach the park. 12:30 PM – Lunch & Check-In Arrive at your lodge or tented camp, check in and enjoy lunch. Take some time to relax. 03:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Head into Amboseli for your first game drive. Explore the park's open plains and wetlands while searching for: Elephants Lions Buffaloes Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Hippos Cheetahs Hyenas Ostriches When weather conditions are favorable, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro. 06:30 PM – Sunset Experience the beautiful African sunset over the Amboseli plains. Dinner & Overnight: Amboseli Safari Lodge
Day 2: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
06:00 AM – Sunrise Game Drive Start your day early and explore Amboseli as wildlife becomes active. This is one of the best times to photograph elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background when the mountain is visible. 08:30 AM – Bush Breakfast Enjoy breakfast at a designated scenic location or return to the lodge depending on park conditions. 10:00 AM – Wildlife Exploration Continue exploring Amboseli's different habitats. Visit areas around the park's swamps, where elephants, hippos, buffaloes and other wildlife gather. 01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Enjoy lunch surrounded by the Amboseli wilderness. 02:00 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Continue your game drive in search of more wildlife. 04:30 PM – Observation Hill Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views over the Amboseli plains and surrounding landscapes. 06:30 PM – Sunset Game Drive Enjoy the golden evening light before returning to lodge. Dinner & Overnight: Amboseli Safari Lodge
Day 3: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
06:00 AM – Final Amboseli Game Drive Enjoy an early morning game drive before leaving the park. 08:30 AM – Breakfast Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out. 09:30 AM – Departure for Tsavo West Drive toward Tsavo West National Park through scenic southern Kenya. 12:00 PM – Arrival & Lunch Enter Tsavo West and proceed to your lodge or camp for lunch and check-in. 02:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Explore the dramatic landscapes of Tsavo West. The park is known for its: Elephants Lions Buffaloes Giraffes Zebras Leopards Hippos Crocodiles 04:00 PM – Mzima Springs Visit Mzima Springs, a spectacular natural water source surrounded by lush vegetation. The springs provide opportunities to see: Hippos Crocodiles Fish Birdlife Enjoy a guided nature walk around the springs. 05:30 PM – Shetani Lava Flow Depending on time and park conditions, explore the dramatic volcanic landscape around the Shetani Lava Flow. 06:30 PM – Sunset Return to your lodge while enjoying the changing colors of Tsavo's rugged landscape. Dinner & Overnight: Tsavo West Safari Lodge
Day 4: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park
06:00 AM – Sunrise Game Drive Enjoy an early morning game drive through Tsavo West. Look for elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes and other wildlife. 08:30 AM – Breakfast Return to the lodge, have breakfast and check out. 09:30 AM – Depart for Tsavo East Continue east toward the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park. 12:30 PM – Lunch & Check-In Arrive at your lodge or tented camp and enjoy lunch. 02:30 PM – Afternoon Game Drive Enter the vast Tsavo East wilderness. Explore the park in search of its famous red elephants, which often have a reddish appearance from dusting themselves with Tsavo's red soil. Possible sightings include: Elephants Lions Leopards Buffaloes Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Hippos Crocodiles Lesser kudu Gerenuk 05:30 PM – Sunset Game Drive Enjoy an evening game drive as the sun begins to set over Tsavo's endless plains. 06:30 PM – Return to lodge Dinner and relaxation. Dinner & Overnight: Tsavo East Safari Lodge / tented camp
Day 5: Tsavo East – Nairobi / Mombasa
06:00 AM – Final Sunrise Game Drive Enjoy your final game drive in Tsavo East. Explore wildlife-rich areas while the morning temperatures are cool. Your guide will look for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes and other wildlife. 08:30 AM – Breakfast Return to the lodge for breakfast and check out. 09:30 AM – Departure Begin your onward journey. Option 1: Tsavo East – Mombasa Continue toward Mombasa for guests proceeding to the Kenyan coast. Option 2: Tsavo East – Nairobi Continue toward Nairobi for guests returning to the capital. 01:00 PM – Lunch Enjoy lunch en route. 03:00–04:00 PM – Arrival Arrive in Mombasa or Nairobi, depending on your onward travel arrangements. End of your 5-Day / 4-Night Southern Kenya Safari.
Published seasonal prices
Low season: USD 2980 per adult. Peak season: USD 3500 per adult. Final availability and optional changes are confirmed by our team.
Included
- Airport/hotel transfers as specified
- Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 4 nights' accommodation
- Full-board meals during the safari
- Game drives as outlined
- Park entrance fees
- Mzima Springs visit
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and applicable service charges