5 Days Tsavo & Amboseli Kenya 4×4 Lodge Safari

Combining two of Kenya’s finest game parks on an all-inclusive 4×4 safari is an experience to behold. This coupled with your stay in top-quality lodges right inside the Park while enjoying sweeping views of the plains of Africa flanked by Mount Kilimanjaro is the magical therapy that you need in this life!

Our exploration in both national parks on 4×4 game drives takes us in search of Africa’s most sought after Big Five amid a blend of other wildlife that call these beautiful southern Kenya sanctuaries as home-sweet-home. Tsavo, famed for its big “red” elephant herds and the maneless lions, is one of Kenya’s oldest and one of the world’s largest animal sanctuaries; this is the base of the historical man-eaters (with a film having same title to boot). Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and close-range wildlife sightings, all these against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.

“This safari is dedicated to SATAO-the gentle tusky giant of Amboseli, whose demise was not in vain”

Day 1: Nairobi to Tsavo East National Park – Kenya

Arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to be met by our English-speaking driver guide who after a brief introduction will transfer you south-eastwards to the Grand Tsavo National Park.

After about a five hour drive, we arrive at your lodge situated in the Eastern counterpart of the Grand Tsavo, in time for check-in and lunch. The lodge, right inside the park, offers sweeping views over the plains and a watering hole. Later in the afternoon, we embark on our first 4×4 game drive inside the park in search of wildlife. This runs till sunset when we drive back to the lodge for dinner and relaxation while meeting with other travellers.

Lunch, Dinner & Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar

Day 2: Tsavo East to West National Park – Kenya

After breakfast today do we check out and embark on an en route 4×4 game drive while sourcing for free-ranging game amid a rapture of different vegetation zones (arid, riverine, savanna, bush, dust bowls, dry lakes…). We exit East and drive westwards to the West counterpart of the Grand Tsavo with arrival in time for check-in and lunch at your lodge. Afternoon will we embark on a game drive within this park, to run until evening.

Optional activities during your stay include walking safaris with a trained naturalist, bush dinners, Mzima Springs visits, Chaimu Lava Flows, Roaring Rocks (Lion King), Poachers Outlook, sundowners and tours of the Rhino Sanctuary. Tonight you can look out for animals at the waterhole, sit back and relax and enjoy an optional traditional dance performance.

The views reveal Kilimanjaro in the distance and game watching at the watering hole is excellent. At night do you sleep against the sounds of nature in its true form (The Music of Nature).

All Meals & Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar

Day 3: Tsavo West National Park to Amboseli National Park – Kenya

After breakfast we check out of the lodge and the magnificent Tsavo for about an hour-and-a-half drive to the famous Amboseli National Park, home of Africa’s highest mountain (The Roof of Africa) and second only to Masai Mara in popularity. Arrival at your lodge inside the park is in time for lunch and followed by some free time of relaxation.

Later in the afternoon we venture into this unique national park on an afternoon game drive, which usually offers close-up photographic opportunities of the wild animals and the picturesque landscape.

All Meals & Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar

Day 4: Amboseli National Park – Kenya

The fourth day is full of game sourcing in our 4×4 vehicle, with lunch back at the lodge, in between morning and afternoon game viewing drives. This park, just like Tsavo, covers open plains with picturesque hills and features low vegetation which make it easy to spot the animals.

In the evening we return for dinner at the lodge, offering lovely vistas of Amboseli’s open grasslands and marshes with Mount Kilimanjaro as the majestic backdrop.

All Meals & Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar

Day 5: Amboseli National Park to Nairobi – Kenya

On the last day of our Kenyan wildlife adventure we have breakfast and then drive back through rural Kenya and back to the capital city, Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi you can be transferred to the international airport or post-safari accommodation of your choice.