8-Day Diani, Tsavo, Saltlick, Amboseli & Nairobi Safari

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

Arrival and Relaxation

Arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA) or Ukunda Airstrip (UKD) and transfer to your Diani Beach resort.
Check in, enjoy a welcome drink, and settle in.
Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool or on the beach, or take a stroll to enjoy the sunset.
Have dinner at your resort.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Diani Sea Lodge

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Marine Adventure at Wasini Island

After breakfast, head south to Shimoni to board a traditional dhow.
Embark on an excursion to look for dolphins and snorkel in Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.
Enjoy a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island.
Return to your resort in the late afternoon.
Have a sundowner and then dinner at your hotel or a local restaurant.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Diani Sea Lodge

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Adventure and Local Culture

Start the day with a morning activity such as a quad bike tour through local villages, a visit to the Colobus Conservation Center, or a visit to the Shimba Hills National Reserve for a mini-safari.
In the afternoon, explore local markets for souvenirs or consider a glass-bottom boat tour.
Optionally, take a sunset dhow cruise.
Enjoy your last dinner at the coast.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Accommodation:

Diani Sea Lodge

• Mid-range resort located at Diani Beach

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Diani to Tsavo East National Park

Morning: After an early breakfast, depart your Diani resort around 6:00 AM. Drive north on the Mombasa-Nairobi highway toward Tsavo East National Park, famous for its "red elephants" and the Aruba Dam.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge/camp in time for lunch. After relaxing, embark on an afternoon game drive in the park, searching for lion, buffalo, zebra, and a variety of birdlife.
Overnight: Tsavo East Lodge/Camp (1 night).

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

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Voi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo East NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo East to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary (Salt Lick)

Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tsavo East, returning to the lodge for breakfast. Check out and drive to the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy near Tsavo West.
Afternoon: Arrive at the iconic, stilt-built Salt Lick Safari Lodge in time for lunch. The lodge is known for its unique design and overlooks a floodlit waterhole, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing right from your room or the lodge's bar area.
Evening: Take an afternoon game drive within the sanctuary. Return to the lodge for dinner and a chance to see animals gathering at the waterhole at night.
Overnight: Salt Lick Safari Lodge (1 night).

Main Destination:

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary

Best Time To Go June to October (Wildlife), November to April (Birding)

High Season June to September

Best Weather

Accommodation:

Salt Lick Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Salt Lick to Tsavo West National Park

Morning: After breakfast, have a final short game drive in the sanctuary before departing for Tsavo West National Park, known for its diverse landscapes, from rocky outcrops to natural springs.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, explore key attractions such as the Mzima Springs, where you can walk to an underwater viewing chamber to see hippos and crocodiles, and the Shetani Lava Flows, a vast expanse of volcanic rock.
Overnight: Tsavo West Lodge/Camp (1 night).

Main Destination:

Tsavo West 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 (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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Black RhinoOccasional

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park

Morning: Enjoy an early morning game drive, then have breakfast and check out. Depart for Amboseli National Park, a short and scenic drive with views of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro.
Afternoon: Arrive in Amboseli, check into your lodge, and have lunch. The afternoon is dedicated to game drives in the park, which is famous for its large elephant herds and breathtaking photo opportunities with Kilimanjaro in the background (weather permitting).
Overnight: Amboseli Lodge/Camp (1 night).

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

Show more

HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli to Nairobi

Morning: Start your final day with an early morning game drive to catch predators at their most active and hopefully see the clear silhouette of Mount Kilimanjaro at sunrise. Return to the lodge for breakfast.
Departure: After breakfast, check out and begin the drive back to Nairobi. You will arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon and be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your departure flight.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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