7-Day Kenya Safari Adventure: Tsavo & Amboseli
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Spot the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos & buffalo — across Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli.
Witness Tsavo East’s iconic red-dust elephants and vast savannahs, perfect for wildlife photography at sunrise and sunset.
Explore Tsavo West’s volcanic hills, lava flows, escarpments, and lush landscapes, including Mzima Springs and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.
Enjoy the iconic plains of Amboseli National Park, with elephant herds against the majestic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Participate in optional Maasai cultural encounters along the route, including village visits, traditional dances, and craft demonstrations.
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari over Amboseli or Tsavo plains for aerial wildlife photography.
Safari styles for every traveler: Budget Camping, Midrange Lodges, Upper Midrange, Luxury Tented Camps.
Ideal for families, couples, photographers & adventure seekers.
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi → Tsavo East National Park
Kick off your Kenya safari adventure with an early morning departure from Nairobi. Travel southeast along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway, stopping at scenic viewpoints for panoramic photos of rolling savannahs, volcanic hills, and local villages.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the afternoon and embark on a sunset game drive, spotting red elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and other antelopes as golden light illuminates the plains.
Highlights:
- Scenic drive from Nairobi to Tsavo East (~320 km | 5–6 hours)
- Lodge/tented camp check-in with wildlife views
- Sunset game drive with wildlife sightings
Optional Experiences:
- Sunset photography safari
Day 2: Full-Day Tsavo East Wildlife Safari
Explore Tsavo East’s red-dust plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Encounter elephant herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, and giraffes. Capture the beauty of the savannah at sunrise and sunset.
Highlights:
- Full-day game drives with Big Five sightings
- Scenic photography opportunities at sunrise and sunset
- Optional Maasai cultural village visit
Optional Experiences:
- Private photography safari
- Birdwatching along the Galana River
Accommodation & Meal Plan: Same as Day 1 | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tsavo East → Tsavo West National Park
After breakfast, travel west to Tsavo West National Park, famous for volcanic hills, lava flows, escarpments, and lush greenery. Stop for a picnic lunch and scenic photography along the route.
Arrive for an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, buffaloes, lions, zebras, and hippos. Optional visit to Mzima Springs offers underwater views of hippos, crocodiles, and vibrant birdlife.
Highlights:
- Scenic transfer from Tsavo East to Tsavo West (~180 km | 4 hours)
- Afternoon game drive amid volcanic landscapes
- Optional Mzima Springs wildlife viewing
Accommodation Options:
Day 4: Full-Day Tsavo West Safari
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across Tsavo West’s diverse habitats, including Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and black rhinos. Optional photography visit to Shetani Lava Flow.
Highlights:
- Sunrise and sunset game drives
- Big Five and abundant wildlife
- Scenic landscapes and photography opportunities
Optional Experiences:
- Guided photography safari
- Maasai cultural village visit
- Birdwatching and nature walks
Accommodation Options:
Same as Day 3
Day 5: Tsavo West → Amboseli National Park
Drive to Amboseli National Park after breakfast. Arrive for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive with Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Spot elephant herds, lions, wildebeest, and zebras across open plains.
Highlights:
- Scenic transfer to Amboseli
- Afternoon game drive with Kilimanjaro views
- Iconic wildlife photography opportunities
Accommodation Options:
Day 6: Full-Day Amboseli Safari & Maasai Culture
Morning and afternoon game drives explore Amboseli’s wetlands, acacia woodlands, and plains. Spot elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife. Optional Maasai village visit provides cultural immersion.
Highlights:
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Big Five and birdlife sightings
- Optional Maasai cultural engagement
Accommodation Options:
Same as Day 5
Day 7: Amboseli → Nairobi (Departure)
Early morning game drive before breakfast. Depart Amboseli for Nairobi with a picnic lunch en route, arriving at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
Highlights:
- Morning game drive in Amboseli
- Scenic drive with wildlife photography opportunities
- Picnic lunch en route to Nairobi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusions
Safari-customized 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
English-speaking KPSGA-certified driver-guide
6 nights’ accommodation (Budget camping → Luxury lodges/tented camps)
All meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner, plus picnic lunches on full-day drives
Unlimited morning & afternoon game drives in Tsavo East, Tsavo West & Amboseli
Scenic visits to Mzima Springs & Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary (Tsavo West)
Full-day Amboseli game viewing with Mt. Kilimanjaro photographic stops
All national park & conservation area entry fees
Cultural experiences (Maasai village visit options) & birdwatching/photo stops
Complimentary bottled drinking water throughout the safari
24/7 emergency support (AMREF Flying Doctors)
Nairobi hotel/airport transfers & full pre-safari planning
Exclude
International/domestic flights & Kenya eVisa
Personal travel/medical insurance
Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks & extras outside included meals
Tips for driver-guides, souvenirs, laundry, phone calls & personal expenses
Any meals not listed in the safari meal plan
Optional activities (hot-air balloon rides, private photo safaris, extra Maasai visits)
Extra nights or additional transfers beyond the itinerary
Minimum Age
3 years old
Includes
Water & Guide
Briefing
7:30 AM
Guaranteed Departures
2 Guests (MIN)
- 7 Days
- FROM $ per person
- 6 guests