Overview
Not far away, we will drive to Amboseli National Park, a smaller reserve but with just as much wildlife. The second-best place for Africa photographic safaris. Here, the families of elephants are so many, giving the Amboseli the name ‘The Land of the Giants’. And another thing you will notice is the towering Africa’s tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro which stands like a giant. You may find hyena, fox, jackal, monkey and all kinds of birdlife in the park’s marshes including cheetahs and lions.
Tsavo West will capture your attention with its green hills and springs filled with hippos and crocodiles – ancient lava flows, scenic sweeping hills, magical baobab trees, and the deep green of Mzima Springs. Be on the look for Nile crocodiles and hippo in this unexpected oasis.
The big game is all here including many endangered black rhinos, living protected in the Ngulia Sanctuary. Here, you’ll also find baboon, monkey, and the smaller bushbaby and dik-dik, and lots of wildlife not found in most Kenya parks.
We’ll then proceed to Taita Hills Sanctuary, home to more than 50 species of mammals, a small game area which offers plenty of wildlife and an abundance of birdlife for you to enjoy. You’ll stay either Taita Hills Safari Resort & SPA or Salt Lick Safari Lodge – your choice. Both parks are a visual destination that promises you a busy 4-day Africa safari that you’ll be talking about for years.
Highlights
- Water holes near the lodges provides a wonderful opportunity to view animals at close proximity from your rooms.
- Taita Hills WWI Museum.
- Mzima Springs & underwater hippo and fish watching.
- Bird Watching.
- Safari in your own comfortable 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Jeep Open Rooftop.
- An optional hot air balloon ride over Amboseli – enquire with us =$ 480 per person
Itinerary
Expand allCollapse all1: Nairobi - Amboseli
Depart from Nairobi at 7:30 AM to Amboseli National Park (approximately 5-6 hours’ drive). Throughout your road trip, you’ll be in a good position to witness the scenic landscape that the area offers.
Arrive at your tented safari camp/ Amboseli lodge in time for the tasty lunch while you relax. We will then set off for an afternoon safari till sunset as we witness the large herds of big-tusked African elephants, cape buffalos, and impalas among other species. You will have the opportunity to enjoy Africa’s best Mt Kilimanjaro views from here.
Return to our Amboseli tented safari camp/lodge for dinner and overnight.
2: Full Day Game Drives – Amboseli
We start off our African wildlife safari in style with an early morning breakfast after which we’ll depart our tented safari camp/lodge and head deep into the wilderness for a full day game drive with our packed lunch of which during the afternoon hours we’ll find a nice spot for a picnic lunch.
The sights of hundreds of elephants set against the backdrop of Africa’s mount Kilimanjaro which is Africa’s tallest mountain makes Amboseli a signature attraction and one of Kenya’s top game parks.
Our focus today will be spent tracking the predators, the large elephant herds and birdwatching till late sunset. Head back to our Amboseli lodge/ tented safari camp for dinner and overnight.
3: Tsavo West – Taita Hills Sanctuary
Today we will checkout early in the morning en route to Tsavo West National Park – Taita Hills Sanctuary a journey approximated to cover 3hours enroute to Sarova Salt Lick game lodge.
We should be arriving in time for lunch and check in. Immediately after your delicious meal, we will start our afternoon game drives in the land of Lava, Springs, the famous Man-eaters lions and the joy of experiencing magical Sunsets.
We will be on the lookout for hyenas, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, Gerenuk, Lesser Kudu, Waterbucks, wildebeests and others. Return to our tented safari camp/safari lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
4: Taita Hills Sanctuary - Nairobi
Following our morning safari today, we’ll enjoy a leisurely drive back to the camp/safari lodge where we will have enough time to enjoy breakfast and freshen up before heading back to Nairobi City (arriving late in the evening).
Upon arrival in Nairobi a relatively short transfer will take us back to Jomo Kenyatta National Airport/ your Nairobi hotel where our African safari excursion officially comes to an end.
What’s Included
- Park fees to the mentioned park.
- Transport in a 4 X 4 Land Cruiser Jeep Open Rooftop.
- Services of an experienced driver /guide.
- All meals while on safari as per itinerary.
- Accommodation as per itinerary at the camp/lodge.
- Bottled drinking water on the vehicle.
- All game drives.
- Statutory taxes and local levies.
- Laundry, drinks & meals not specified.
- Passport and visa costs.
- Travel insurance.
- Accommodation pre and post the safari.
- Tips to driver guides.
- Visits to Maasai village.
- Hot air balloon rides.
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. Activities etc.)