3 Days Tsavo West & Amboseli from Nairobi
Overview
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of green rolling hills, golden savannahs, and snow-capped summits in Tsavo West and Amboseli. These stunning parks boast a diverse array of wildlife, including Africa’s renowned Big Five – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffaloes. Prepare for a thrilling 3-day African safari that promises unforgettable sights and experiences, leaving you with cherished memories to last a lifetime.
Full Itinerary
At 7:00 AM, your driver/guide will collect you from your Nairobi hotel, residence, or Nairobi airport.
We’ll embark on our journey in a private 4×4 Jeep, cruising along smooth highways with intermittent rest stops to stretch and admire the scenery.
En route, we’ll traverse African savannahs dotted with local homesteads, entering Masai country. Keep your eyes peeled for herdsmen adorned in vibrant wraps as they tend to their cattle.
Tsavo West awaits, a stunning park boasting a captivating blend of plains, bush, woodlands, volcanic formations, and lush riverine vegetation. Our game drives commence, offering opportunities to spot iconic wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, ostriches, and buffaloes.
As lunchtime approaches, we’ll pause for a refreshing break before delving back into our exploration. A visit to the park’s rhino sanctuary awaits, spanning 70 square kilometers (27 square miles) and providing sanctuary to over 80 endangered rhinos.
Tsavo West is also renowned for its vibrant avian population, including migratory birds such as African skimmers, yellow bishops, goshawks, weavers, starlings, kingfishers, hornbills, herons, and many more, adding a splash of color to the landscape
We’ll rise early to witness the magnificent African sunrise, a magical moment when the landscape and its inhabitants stir to life. This tranquil time in the park, with the cool and still air reflecting the first light of day, is truly special.
A highlight of Tsavo West awaits: Mzima Springs, an enchanting oasis teeming with wildlife, exotic fish, crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of birds. Embark on a guided walk along the verdant shores, immersing yourself in this serene landscape.
Afterward, we’ll embark on a relatively short drive to Amboseli Park. Mount Kilimanjaro will serve as your guiding beacon, leading you to this renowned reserve bustling with wildlife. Prepare to be captivated by the sight of free-ranging elephant herds parading past, with the majestic silhouette of Kilimanjaro providing a picturesque backdrop to their journey.
Rising early at Amboseli offers the chance to witness the majestic snowy summit of Kilimanjaro, weather permitting, providing a breathtaking start to the day.
As we enjoy breakfast at our accommodation, we will be surrounded by dramatic vistas, setting the scene for an unforgettable experience.
Embarking on another mid-morning game drive, we will search for iconic wildlife such as elephants and lions, relishing the encounters along the way.
As our time in the park ends, we will embark on a final safari, hoping to add a few more animals to our sightings list.
Returning to the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, we will make our way back to Nairobi, with an anticipated arrival in the late afternoon.
Included
- All game drives viewing in a custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
- Transportation with 4x4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Vehicle supplement fees
- Pick-up/Drop-off at Hotel
- Current Government taxes and levies
Excluded
- Internal or International flights
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage
- Item of personal Nature