Wildlife Safaris · 8 days / 7 nights · 🇰🇪 Kenya

Southern Kenya: Amboseli + Tsavo East + Tsavo West — 8 Days

Kilimanjaro's elephants, Tsavo's red giants, and Mzima Springs' underwater hippos.

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Overview

Southern Kenya's three flagship parks in one long loop. Amboseli for iconic Kilimanjaro backdrops, Tsavo West for Mzima Springs and volcanic scenery, Tsavo East for red-dusted elephants and the Yatta Plateau. Ends at either Mombasa coast or Nairobi.

Route: Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Tsavo East → Mombasa (or Nairobi return)

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Nairobi → Amboseli

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Amboseli

    Drive via Emali; afternoon game drive.

    📍 Amboseli 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 L, D 🏨 Ol Tukai Lodge
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Photography stop
    • Visit local market
    • Sunrise tracking
  2. Day 2

    Amboseli full day

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Tsavo East

    Dawn + afternoon drives, Observation Hill.

    📍 Tsavo East 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 330 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Voi Safari Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
  3. Day 3

    Amboseli → Tsavo West

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Tsavo West

    Drive via Kimana Gate; afternoon Mzima Springs.

    📍 Tsavo West 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 250 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Guided nature walk
    • Boat cruise
    • Cultural visit
  4. Day 4

    Tsavo West full day

    Highlight: Boat cruise in Amboseli

    Chaimu cone + Ngulia rhino sanctuary.

    📍 Amboseli 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
    • Guided nature walk
    • Boat cruise
    • Cultural visit
    • Hot-spring soak
  5. Day 5

    Tsavo West → Tsavo East

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Tsavo East

    Cross via Tsavo gate, afternoon Aruba Dam drive.

    📍 Tsavo East 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 330 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Ngutuni Safari Lodge
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Cultural visit
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Bush breakfast
  6. Day 6

    Tsavo East full day

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Tsavo West

    Mudanda Rock + Galana River.

    📍 Tsavo West 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 250 km ⏱ ~5 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Severin Safari Camp
    • Bush breakfast
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Cultural visit
    • Photography stop
  7. Day 7

    Tsavo East drives

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Amboseli

    Final morning drive, leisure afternoon.

    📍 Amboseli 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 240 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kibo Safari Camp
    • Bush breakfast
    • Cultural visit
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Sunrise tracking
  8. Day 8

    Tsavo → Mombasa / Nairobi

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Tsavo East

    Drive to Mombasa or return to Nairobi.

    📍 Tsavo East 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 330 km ⏱ ~6 hrs from Nairobi 🍽 B, L 🏨 Voi Safari Lodge
    • Guided nature walk
    • Boat cruise
    • Bush breakfast
    • Visit local market
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$2,032 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
Book Budget
Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$2,390 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$3,226 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$4,422 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

restaurant Restaurant
local_bar Bar / Lounge
outdoor_grill Bush Breakfast
airport_shuttle Airport Transfers
local_laundry_service Laundry Service
solar_power Solar Powered
child_care Children's Pool
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Amboseli National Park
28°C Overcast · 21 km/h wind
Updated 2026-05-18T17:30
  1. ☁ 31° 18°
  2. ☁ 31° 19°
  3. ☁ 32° 18°
  4. ☁ 31° 20°
  5. ⛅ 31° 18°
  6. ☁ 31° 19°
  7. 🌤 30° 18°
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Amboseli National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Impatiens kilimanjari
2026-01-02 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Impatiens kilimanjari
2026-01-02 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Impatiens pseudoviola
2026-01-22 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Sagittarius serpentarius
2026-01-10 · Kenya
Chamaeleo dilepis
2026-01-10 · Kenya
Plocepasser mahali
2026-01-23 · Kenya
Streptopelia lugens
2026-01-18 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Chamaeleo dilepis
2026-01-09 · Kenya
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.1/10
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Amboseli National Park
From $295 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolRestaurantSpa & WellnessBush BreakfastCultural Visits
356 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Ol Tukai Lodge
Safari Lodge · Amboseli National Park
From $240 / night · +$65 upgrade
Air-conditioningSwimming PoolRestaurantBush BreakfastAirport Transfers
298 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.4/10
Kibo Safari Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Amboseli National Park
From $185 / night · +$180 upgrade
RestaurantBar / LoungeHot-Air BalloonAirport TransfersPet-Free Zones
221 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.2/10
Voi Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Tsavo East National Park
From $175 / night · +$65 upgrade
Swimming PoolBush BreakfastWalking SafarisAirport TransfersLaundry Service
187 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.4/10
Ngutuni Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Tsavo East National Park
From $195 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiRestaurantBar / LoungeSpa & WellnessCultural Visits
156 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.0/10
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Tsavo West National Park
From $285 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiSpa & WellnessGame DrivesBush BreakfastCultural Visits
312 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
Kenya Airways
KQ100		 LHR → NBO
London · Nairobi · Non-stop 		21:30 07:30 8h 30m Daily $890 Book on Kenya Airways ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1431		 DOH → NBO
Doha · Nairobi · Non-stop 		07:30 13:30 6h 00m Daily $780 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Emirates
EK721		 DXB → NBO
Dubai · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:25 14:35 5h 10m Daily $720 Book on Emirates ↗
KLM
KL565		 AMS → NBO
Amsterdam · Nairobi · Non-stop 		10:10 20:30 8h 20m Daily $950 Book on KLM ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • 7 nights full-board
  • Driver-guide
  • Park fees

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  • Flights
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
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