Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Country
Kenya
Maximum Traveller
Min Pax
Overview
A 4-day safari visiting Tsavo West, Amboseli, and Tsavo East departing from Diani Beach sounds like the perfect blend of wildlife and adventure! Here’s a detailed itinerary that will give you an amazing safari experience across these three incredible parks.
Day 1: Diani Beach to Tsavo West National Park
- Early Departure from Diani:
- Start your journey early (around 6:00 AM) to make the most of your first day of safari. It’s about a 3 to 3.5-hour drive to Tsavo West from Diani.
- Arrival & Check-in:
- Check into your accommodation in Tsavo West. Some popular options include Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, Severin Safari Camp, or Ngulia Safari Lodge.
- Afternoon Game Drive:
- After lunch, head out for an afternoon game drive in Tsavo West. This park is famous for its red elephants, as well as lions, buffalo, and giraffes.
- You can also visit Mzima Springs, where you can spot hippos and crocodiles in the crystal-clear water, or enjoy the views of Sheldrick Falls.
- Overnight Stay:
- Spend the night at your chosen lodge in Tsavo West.
Day 2: Tsavo West to Amboseli National Park
- Morning Game Drive in Tsavo West:
- Start your day with an early morning game drive to catch the wildlife in action before it gets too hot.
- Depart for Amboseli National Park:
- After breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park. The drive from Tsavo West to Amboseli is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours. You’ll drive through rural landscapes and villages, which makes for an interesting scenic journey.
- Arrival & Check-in:
- Check into your accommodation in Amboseli, such as Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Ol Tukai Lodge, or Kibo Safari Camp.
- Afternoon Game Drive in Amboseli:
- After lunch, embark on an afternoon game drive. Amboseli is renowned for its large herds of elephants, and you’ll have stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. This is one of the best places to see elephants in the wild.
- Overnight Stay in Amboseli:
- Enjoy dinner and relax at your lodge in Amboseli.
Day 3: Amboseli to Tsavo East National Park
- Morning Game Drive in Amboseli:
- Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli to see the wildlife when it’s most active.
- Depart for Tsavo East:
- After breakfast, drive to Tsavo East National Park, which is around 3 to 3.5 hours from Amboseli. Tsavo East is known for its vast savannah plains and wildlife-rich ecosystem, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and a variety of bird species.
- Arrival & Check-in:
- Check into your accommodation in Tsavo East. Some great options include Satao Elerai Lodge, Voi Wildlife Lodge, or Ashnil Aruba Lodge.
- Afternoon Game Drive in Tsavo East:
- After lunch, head out on an afternoon game drive. Tsavo East is home to large herds of elephants and a wide variety of predators. The park’s Aruba Dam is a great spot to view wildlife as animals come to drink.
- Overnight Stay in Tsavo East:
- Spend the night at your lodge or camp in Tsavo East.
Day 4: Tsavo East to Diani Beach
- Morning Game Drive in Tsavo East:
- Enjoy a morning game drive in Tsavo East to see more of the park’s wildlife before your departure.
- Drive Back to Diani Beach:
- After your morning game drive, enjoy breakfast and then begin your return journey to Diani Beach, which is about 3 to 3.5 hours away.
- Arrive in Diani:
- You should arrive back in Diani by early afternoon or late afternoon, depending on how much time you spend on game drives and breaks.
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Cost Info
Price includes
- Park Fees
- Accommodations
- Local taxes and levies
- Professional guide
- Meals Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
Price excludes
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Guide gratuity
- Flight Ticket
