5 Days Taste of Southern Kenya
Experience the thrill of a 5 day safari to two of the biggest national parks in Kenya! Embark on a journey to Amboseli National Park in southern Kenya, home to stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro. Take a hike up Observation Hill for breathtaking panoramas of the peak and the wildlife that inhabit the park's plains and swamps. Then, journey to Tsavo West National Park in the Coast Province, which, along with adjoining ranches and protected areas, make up the Tsavo Conservation Area. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!
Trip Highlights
- Nairobi City
- Tsavo West National Park
- Activities in Amboseli National Park
Itinerary
Nairobi - Tsavo West National Park
We pick you up at 07h30 from your Nairobi hotel and leave for Tsavo West National Park. You arrive in time for lunch and check in at your lodge. Relax in your lodge up to 16h00 when the driver picks you up for the afternoon game drive. Spot the lions in the park. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, leave with your packed lunch for a full-day game drive in the park. The savannah ecosystem comprises open grasslands, scrublands, acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation, and rocky ridges including the Poacher's Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds on the plains below. Enjoy the sight of 50 million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out of the under-parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs.
Tsavo West National Park - Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and head to Amboseli National Park with an en-route game drive. View the scenic view of Shetani Lava and Chyulu Hills. Arrive at your lodge in good time for lunch and rest. On the afternoon game drive, you have a chance to see the biggest herds of elephants and get great views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
Amboseli National Park
You wake up early in the morning for your breakfast as the great views of Mount Kilimanjaro await you as you step out of your room. After breakfast, you leave for the game drive on the plains of Amboseli National Park and experience the great herds of elephants that pass near your van. You return to the lodge for lunch and afternoon relaxation as you enjoy the hotel amenities. At 16h00, you leave for the afternoon game drive up to 18h30, and then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Amboseli National Park - Nairobi
Do an early morning game drive and return to the camp for breakfast. Thereafter, leave for Nairobi to arrive in good time for your drop-off at the airport.
What's Included & Excluded
Note: the list below is our standard checklist, not confirmed line-by-line for this specific itinerary yet — ask us to confirm exact inclusions before you book.
What's Typically Included
- Airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and fuel
- Park entrance fees for activities listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
What's Typically Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gorilla/chimpanzee trekking permits (unless stated above)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, souvenirs)
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
What You'll See
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