4-Day Amboseli & Tsavo East from Nairobi to Diani by Van

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

Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

06:30 AM – 07:00 AM: Pick up from your Nairobi hotel or airport by your driver-guide in a custom safari van with a pop-up roof.

07:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Drive south via the Nairobi-Namanga highway, passing scenic savannah plains and local Maasai homesteads (approx. 240 km).

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Arrive at Amboseli and enter through Kimana or Iremito Gate. Begin an introductory game drive tracking large elephant herds.

12:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Check-in and hot lunch at a lodge like AA Safari Lodge, followed by a short rest.

03:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Afternoon game drive across the swampy terrain. Look out for elephants, lions, buffaloes, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro if weather permits.

06:30 PM: Return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay. Estimated cost: Included in standard package (approx. $550–$950 per person total depending on group size and lodge choice).

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Day Exploration of Amboseli

06:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Early morning game drive when predators are active and Kilimanjaro views are clearest.

09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Full breakfast back at the lodge.

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Visit an authentic Maasai village (optional, typically $20–$30 per person paid locally) to learn about local culture and traditional dances.

12:30 PM – 02:30 PM: Lunch break and relaxation by the pool.

03:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Evening game drive around Observation Hill for panoramic views of the marshes and hippos, elephants, and pelicans.

06:30 PM: Dinner and overnight at your Amboseli accommodation.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Aa Lodge Amboseli

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Amboseli to Tsavo East National Park

06:00 AM – 07:30 AM: Early morning breakfast, check out of your Amboseli lodge.

07:30 AM – 01:00 PM: Scenic drive from Amboseli to Tsavo East National Park via the Mombasa Road highway and entering through Bachuma Gate.

01:00 PM – 02:30 PM: Check-in and hot buffet lunch at a lodge or tented camp inside Tsavo East (such as Ashnil Aruba Lodge).

03:30 PM – 06:30 PM: Afternoon game drive across the flat, open Yatta Plateau. Spot the iconic red-dusted elephants, lions, giraffes, and the Aruba Dam.

06:30 PM: Dinner and overnight stay at your Tsavo East lodge.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

Accommodation:

Voi Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Tsavo East NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tsavo East to Diani Beach

06:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Dawn game drive to catch elusive leopards and early morning wildlife.

08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Full breakfast and check-out from the park.

09:00 AM – 01:00 PM: Drive out of Tsavo East and head southeast toward the coast via the main highway, descending toward Ukunda/Diani Beach (approx. 250 km).

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM: Arrive at Diani Beach. Drop-off at your chosen beachfront resort or hotel, concluding the safari. Total driving time on this final leg is roughly 4 hours.

Main Destination:

Diani Beach

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof minivan)

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.