Tsavo Amboseli Safari
5 Days & 4 Nights
Tour Overview
Tsavo East –West– Amboseli- 05 days Safari starts from Mombasa town/Malindi Diani. Kilifi, watamu and all North coast hotels are part of our pick-up points. We also pick clients from the Train Station and Moi International Airport.
The three parks are certainly the famous 3 parks located on the southern circuit of Kenya and closer to the coastline.
Tsavo East N.park being the largest park in Kenya, it has prolific birds and amazing unique physical features i.e. the world’s largest lava flow.
On the other hand, Tsavo West, a twin park to Tsavo East, is the land of man-eaters, Lava and Springs. Bird life here is amazing.
In addition, the underwater hippo and fish watching is a must visit.
Amboseli National Park is celebrated for its large population of African elephants. Located at the backdrop of the Africa highest and free-standing mountain in the world the park is one of the Must-see parks in Kenya. The authentic culture of the Masai people calls for a visit to just mingle with them and experience their way of life.
The park has wide options of accommodation from permanent tented camps to luxury lodges both inside and outside the park.
Observation Hill is one of Amboseli Highlights. The entire park’s view is seen from this point, especially the swamps and the huge herds of elephants.
Amboseli has a lot to offer besides game viewing, photography and beautiful sceneries are fun to take part in.
Day to Day itinerary Details
Meet and greet at the airport/Hotel after that safari briefing will follow. Drive to Tsavo West National Park famous for the Mzima Springs, with its unique underwater hippo observatory. Above all, both Tsavo East and west are famous for the largest population of red-skinned elephants. Besides these, there is also a host of Kenyan birds and other animals. For instance, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, rhino, elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion, plains game and crocodile. Plenty of additional small mammals, birds and insects are found here too. From Lake Jipe, on the Tanzanian border, to the mountain forests of the Chyulu Hills, the wide range of landscape offers protection to many endangered African wildlife. These include the Cosen’s gerbil, Hunter’s hartebeest, black rhinoceros, several species of shrew and rat, Grevy’s zebra and wild dogs. Finally, lunch followed by afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight
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Further drive to Amboseli National park. The park is well known for its large herds of free-ranging African elephants. Besides wildlife, there is an opportunity to meet the Masai people and Stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Africa’s highest peak and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Huge herds of wildebeests and many other animals including giraffes, African lions, monkeys, zebras, hyenas and antelope roam the park. Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge/Camp .To sum up the day, have an afternoon game drive where you may get a chance to spot all the above mentioned animals. Meals and overnight at the lodge.
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Both morning and afternoon game drives. Midafternoon lulls from the intense sun may be spent at the lodge/camp by poolside or simply relaxing at the lodge . However, you have a full day option with lunch boxes. Meals and overnight.
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Proceed to Tsavo East National Park. Tsavo means ‘Place of Slaughter’ in kamba language (one of the Kenyan tribes). Tsavo is recommended for photographers for its fabulous light and fantastic views .The Mudanda Rock and the Yatta Plateau, certainly the world’s largest lava flow. In addition, Lugard Falls on the Galana River are remarkable for the shaped water-worn rocks. All the big five may be seen roaming the park. Aruba hunter’s hartebeest, with its lyre-shaped horns, may be seen. All meals and overnight.
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To sum up the day, have an early morning game drive before the heat of the day send the animals hiding . Finally, I returned for breakfast and drive back to Mombasa. End of a 5 days safari.
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