5-Day Tsavo West, Taita Hills & Amboseli Big Five Safari

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

Nairobi to Tsavo West – Scenic Drive & Afternoon Game Drive

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Travel along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway, enjoying views of the changing landscapes as you head toward the legendary Tsavo West National Park. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check in before relaxing. In the afternoon, embark on your first thrilling game drive through the park's volcanic terrain, searching for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. Visit the crystal-clear Mzima Springs, where hippos, crocodiles, and colourful fish can be observed in their natural habitat. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngulia Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tsavo West NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo West to Taita Hills – Game Drive & Wildlife Sanctuary

Enjoy an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After checking out, continue your safari to the beautiful Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservation area bordering Tsavo West National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge before heading out for an afternoon game drive across the sanctuary's rolling hills and open plains. Keep an eye out for elephants, lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birdlife. As the sun sets, return to your lodge for dinner and enjoy an overnight stay, with opportunities to watch wildlife visiting the nearby waterhole.

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:

Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa

• Mid-range lodge located inside Taita Hills WS

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Taita Hills to Amboseli – Kilimanjaro Views & Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart Taita Hills and journey to the world-famous Amboseli National Park, celebrated for its spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro and large elephant herds. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before setting off on an afternoon game drive. Explore Amboseli's diverse habitats, including open plains, wetlands, and acacia woodlands, while searching for elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. On clear days, enjoy breath-taking views of Africa's highest mountain as it provides a stunning backdrop to your safari. Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Amboseli Safari – Big Game & Mount Kilimanjaro

Following an early breakfast, spend the entire day exploring Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya's most iconic wildlife destinations. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five, with excellent opportunities to observe Amboseli's famous free-ranging elephants at close range. Visit Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park's swamps, lakes, and vast plains, with Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing your wildlife adventure in search of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and countless bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located less than 1hr drive from Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Nairobi – Sunrise Safari & Scenic Departure

Wake up early for a final sunrise game drive, when wildlife is most active and the golden morning light creates exceptional photography opportunities. Return to the lodge for breakfast before checking out and beginning your journey back to Nairobi. Lunch will be served en route, allowing you to relax before continuing through Kenya's scenic countryside. Arrive in Nairobi in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, bringing your unforgettable safari through Tsavo West, Taita Hills, and Amboseli to a memorable close.

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.