Amboseli National Park & Tsavo National Park: 5 days
Our marvellous 5-days adventure in the bush starts with the spectacular Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is famous for its tremendous variety of big game. We arrive at Amboseli by road at lunch time, the delightful lodge is located in the centre of the National Park.
If you are lucky the incredible view of Kilimanjaro is unclouded in the early morning sky. Amboseli is also wellknown for its breathtaking scenery and easily approachable wildlife. You have the chance to see elephants, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes and the rare black rhino. We start the game drive looking for the great herds early in the morning.
Our next stop is the Tsavo West National Park with special attractions including Mzima Springs, underwater hippo watching or the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. The Tsavo West National Park is located in the Coast Province of Kenya and covers an area of 9,065 square kilometres. The western part is a more popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, rich and varied wildlife, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River.
Day 1, Nairobi – Amboseli:
Drive across the Athi plains, the home of the proud Maasai tribe, and reach Amboseli National Park at lunch time. Enjoy an afternoon game drive. You are able to watch elephants, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes and leopards. Nearly every spot within the park is framed by the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Stay overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Oltukai Lodge.
Day 2, Explore Amboseli National Park:
Two game drives are planned today, both which will introduce you to the intense beauty and drama that fill each day the Amboseli National Park under the African sun. Return to your lodge or cozy camp for a steaming bath, a cocktail and a marvellous dinner. Stay overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Oltukai Lodge.
Day 3, Amboseli - Tsavo West National Park:
Enjoy an early morning game drive to the secluded heart of big game country. After breakfast at the lodge visit a Maasai Village and depart for Tsavo West National Park. After check-in and lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive in this wonderful park. Tsavo West National Park covers an area of about 9,065 square kilometres, that park comprises a diversity of habitats, open plains alternating with savannah bush and semi-desert scrub; acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops. With a permanent water source, the park is virtually guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including cheetah, lion, leopard and hyena and a herd of over 3,500 Elephants. Stay overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Ngulia Lodge or Voyager Safari Camp.
Day 4, Explore Tsavo West National Park:
Two game drives are scheduled for this day. The park offers an ideal area to search for lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffe, zebras, hippos and wildebeests. The park is an expansion of African savanna, open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops. The park is also welknown for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk. The Mzima Springs is the water source for Mombasa Town. Stay overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Ngulia Lodge or Voyager Safari Camp.
Day 5, Tsavo – Nairobi:
Enjoy an early morning game drive and depart after breakfast to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. Enjoy the sights and attractions of Nairobi on your own.
