Iyana Africa Tours and Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

Morning: You will be collected from your Mombasa or Diani hotel at 06:30 and begin the scenic drive inland.

Mid-morning: Brief comfort and coffee stop at Mariakani weighing bridge, then continue through colourful coastal villages.

Afternoon: Enter Tsavo East around noon; first exciting game drive along the Galana River and red-oasis of Aruba Dam. Arrive Ashnil Aruba Lodge for lunch overlooking the waterhole where elephants and buffalo gather. Relax by the pool, then enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for the park’s famous maneless lions and herds of red-dusted elephants.

Evening: Sunset from the lodge terrace, dinner under the stars, and overnight at beautiful Ashnil Aruba Lodge.
The vast red plains stretch like a burning sea under the equatorial sun.
Baobab silhouettes stand like ancient guardians while dust devils dance across the horizon.
As night falls, the Milky Way spills across the sky and lions roar so close that you feel it in your chest.

Main Destination:
Tsavo East National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)
High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LionOccasional
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CheetahOccasional
HyenaOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park

Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park

Morning: Early breakfast with animals drinking at the dam right in front of the lodge, then depart Tsavo East.
Mid-morning: Scenic drive via the Voi–Taveta road, passing sisal estates and colourful roadside markets.
Afternoon: Enter Amboseli National Park; as you descend the plains, the perfect snow-capped dome of Kilimanjaro suddenly rises before you. Game drive through Observation Hill and the swamps, watching huge elephant families and giraffe against the mountain backdrop. Arrive Amboseli Sopa Lodge in time for a late lunch with panoramic Kilimanjaro views.

Sunset turns the mountain rose-gold, dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.

In a single heartbeat the world changes: the red dust of Tsavo gives way to cool golden grasslands and there, impossibly tall and luminous, stands Kilimanjaro – a dream made of ice and legend.
Hundreds of elephants move like slow shadows across the shimmering swamps, their ivory catching the light like cathedral candles.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February
High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloAbundant
ZebraAbundant
WildebeestAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
LionOccasional
CheetahOccasional
LeopardRare to None
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Full Day in Magical Amboseli

Full Day in Magical Amboseli

Morning: Dawn game drive for the classic Kilimanjaro sunrise – elephants silhouetted in glowing amber light, a moment you will treasure forever.

Mid-morning: Return to the lodge for full breakfast, then relax or enjoy bird-watching on the grounds.
Afternoon: Second game drive across the lake beds and swamps – hundreds of elephants, buffalo, zebra, and possibly lion or cheetah. Climb Observation Hill for sweeping 360° views of the park and the mountain.

Evening: Final sunset over Kilimanjaro from the lodge terrace, farewell dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
At first light the sky ignites behind the mountain and the world turns molten gold; elephant matriarchs lead their families across the mirror-like swamps in perfect silhouette.
A cool wind carries the scent of acacia and distant rain as crowned cranes dance in the shallows.
When the sun finally sinks, Kilimanjaro blushes deep rose and the stars come out one by one above Africa’s roof.

Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Amboseli Sopa Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Amboseli to Nairobi (End of Safari)

Amboseli to Nairobi (End of Safari)

Morning: As you wake up, enjoy breakfast with one last magnificent view of Kilimanjaro glowing in the sunrise.
Mid-morning: Depart Amboseli and begin the gentle drive north.

Afternoon: Comfort stop at Emali or along the Nairobi–Mombasa highway, then continue through open plains and Chyulu Hills. Arrive Nairobi in the early to mid-afternoon (around 14:00–15:00) and be dropped at your city hotel, residence, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

The mountain stands behind you one final time, its snows catching the morning light like a promise.
The savannah slowly fades into rolling hills and distant city buildings.
You carry home the red dust of Tsavo on your shoes and the eternal image of Kilimanjaro in your heart.
Your unforgettable private safari ends here with warm smiles and memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you for letting Kenya touch your soul – karibuni tena, you are always welcome back!

Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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