Kenya Lodge Safaris

5 Days Tsavo West & Amboseli Luxury Wildlife Tour

Vast Tsavo West and scenic Amboseli form the heart of this five-day wildlife journey. Lava landscapes, natural springs and red-dust elephants give way to open wetlands and unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.Luxury lodge stays…

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Duration5 days · 4 nights
Safari styleKenya Lodge Safaris
DestinationsAmboseli National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tsavo West National Park
PlanningPrivate & flexible

The journey at a glance

Tour Overview

Vast Tsavo West and scenic Amboseli form the heart of this five-day wildlife journey. Lava landscapes, natural springs and red-dust elephants give way to open wetlands and unforgettable views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Luxury lodge stays and well-timed game drives provide a comfortable base for exploring two parks renowned for large elephant herds, dramatic scenery and excellent photographic opportunities.

Thoughtful pacingTravel time and experiences balanced carefully.
Local supportA Kenya-based team from planning to journey home.
Made personalDates, stays and details can be shaped around you.

Day by day

Tour Itinerary

Open each day to explore the route, experiences, meals and overnight arrangements.

Day 01Nairobi to Tsavo West

We depart by road for Tsavo West National Park. Arrive in time for lunch then an optional afternoon or evening game drive. Tsavo West is the most visited section in Tsavo National Park, offering many attractions apart from its wildlife.

The foremost is the famous Mzima Springs where up to 227.3 million litres of cool crystal clear water flows out of the ground through porous volcanic rocks. The water is believed to originate from Chuyulu Hills, via an underground river.
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP.

Meal & Drinks: Lunch & dinner. Dinner and overnight at Kilanguni Serena Safari Lodge/similar.

Day 02Full-Day Tsavo West Safari

After breakfast, we have a full day game drive, packed lunch provided. Other interesting places to visit are the Roaring Rocks, which get their name from the wind that hurtles through them. From here there are wonderful views over Tsavo from the top of a 98m rock face; similar views can be experienced from the poachers’ lookout.

The volcanic Chaimu Crater, less than 200years old and composed of black coke, is worth visiting and can be climbed if one is interested. You can also visit.
Mzima is one of Tsavo’s most popular wildlife attractions owing to its resident populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles.

Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 03Tsavo West to Amboseli

After Breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, check-in at your accommodation, a day spent at leisure. Amboseli National Park is situated due south of Nairobi, Most of the park consists of a dry, ancient lake bed and fragile grassland with patches of acacia woodland, while in the southern area there is a number of small rocky volcanic hills.

Around the swamps Ol Okenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok, the vegetation is lush with yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms. Expect to see Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeast & Hippo.

Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge/similar.

Day 04Full-Day Amboseli Safari

The whole day will be spent in the Amboseli National Park with the morning and evening game drives. Amboseli sits on the lower slopes of the mighty Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, whose peak lies across the border in Tanzania. It is quite an experience to see Kilimanjaro hovering above the clouds in the early morning.

Amboseli is renowned for its huge elephant herds, you will also see buffalos, black rhino, zebra, wildebeest and other plains animals and birds.
Meal & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water. Dinner and Overnight at the Lodge.

Day 05Amboseli Game Drive & Nairobi Return

Early morning game drive from 6:00 am to 9:00 am, return to Lodge for breakfast, Check-out from the lodge and drive to Nairobi. Drop airport or Hotel in Nairobi.

Meal & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch.

Know before you go

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Private safari transport in a custom 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Lodge accommodation and meals as described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Park and conservancy entry fees for Tsavo West and Amboseli
  • Scheduled game drives, transfers and bottled drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights, visa fees and travel insurance
  • Premium, alcoholic and other personal drinks
  • Optional balloon safaris, cultural visits and activities not stated as included
  • Tips, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Single-room, festive-season or other supplements unless included in your quotation
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