6 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Tsavo West & Taita Hills | 6 Days Amboseli Tsavo West Taita Hills | 6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Road Safari | 6 Days Kenya Camping Safari | 6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Safaris | Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park & Taita Hills Game Sanctuary Safari | 2 Nights Amboseli 2 Nights Tsavo West & 1 Night Taita Hills Sanctuary Safari | 6 Days Kenya Safaris by road
This 6-day Kenya road Safari combines 3 of Kenya’s finest game parks – Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park & Taita Hills Game Sanctuary.
We explore these wildlife parks on 4×4 game drives in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife found in these beautiful reserves of southern Kenya.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and close-range wildlife sightings with the majestic Kilimanjaro as a scenic backdrop. Tsavo, best known for its lions, is one of Kenya’s oldest and one of the world’s largest reserves.
The Taita Hills Wildlife Conservancy is a privately owned sanctuary located just next to Tsavo West National Park and offers breath taking landscape views of the Kilimanjaro, Pare, Uluguru mountains and the clusters of Taita Hills with a seasonal river dividing the sanctuary into valleys and lowland plains.
Beginning from Nairobi the tour could end in Mombasa or return back to Nairobi. Starting from Nairobi your adventure in the bush begins with spectacular Amboseli National Park.
Amboseli is famous for close encounters with big herds of elephants. The game park is a photographer’s paradise combining close range wildlife sightings with the scenic landscapes, featuring the towering Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain.
After 2 nights in Amboseli we proceed by road to Tsavo West National Park. Tsavo East and Tsavo West together cover some 13747km², making this one of the biggest game reserves on earth.
Famous for the lions of Tsavo, this reserve is also home to the rest of the Big Five of Africa – buffalos, leopards, rhinos and elephants. Other inhabitants include a variety of antelopes, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs and hippos.
We spend 2 days on morning and afternoon game drives in search of Africa’s Big Five and the plethora of other wildlife inhabiting this Kenyan game reserve.
Our next stop is the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary spectacularly located at the foot of the Taita Hills adjacent to Tsavo National Park, one of the world’s largest game reserves.
The sanctuary hosts diverse species of mammals that include Elephants, Lion, Buffalo, Giraffe, Eland, Oryx, Lesser kudu, Zebra, Impala, Dik Dik, Water buck Gazelle, Cheetah, Leopard amongst the 56 animals recorded in the sanctuary. Here we enjoy activities such as game drives, nature walks and bird watching.
After a night at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, we drive back through rural Kenya to the capital city, Nairobi. You also have the option of ending the safari in Mombasa.
Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli – Drive to Tsavo West National Park
Day 4: Tsavo West National Park
Day 5: Tsavo West – Drive to Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
Day 6: Taita Hills – Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Breakfast will be served at the city hotel followed by a safari briefing on the adventures ahead. After the briefing, your safari adventure will start immediately after you board the safari vehicle, you will drive overland through Kamba land dotted with circular houses and few shopping centers as well as Maasai land to Amboseli National Park.
The Park is situated at the foot of the highest mountain in Africa as well as the highest free-standing mountain in the world, the majestic snowcapped Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Arrive at the camp in time for lunch followed by some leisure hours for a siesta/ swim. Depart at around 1600 Hours for an afternoon game viewing and return to the camp before sunset.
The park has large herds of wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, and a variety of other animals and birds all of which are attracted to this park due to its permanent supply of water from Mt. Kilimanjaro’s melting snow.
The elephant population in Amboseli is one of the few that has been able to live undisturbed and the elephant families have been studied by world-renowned researcher Cynthia Moss.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park
Early morning game viewing in Amboseli National Park will be the perfect time to catch a glimpse and photographing the highest peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
It is also the home of the famed Maasai people, those tall, proud nomadic warriors whose legendary prowess in battle and single-handed acts of bravery in fights with wild animals has spread across the world.
Their diet is a simple one, consisting mainly of meat and milk and also the blood of cattle mixed with milk. A visit to their village reveals the singing and dancing that are part of their daily lives and sacred rituals. A glimpse into their homes and social structure is a memorable experience.
The Maasai people live in close harmony with the environment and the animals that surround them. After the morning game drive returns to the camp for breakfast and lunch. Have some rest and relaxation, sunbathing, swimming.
Depart for your afternoon game viewing drive in search of the huge herds of elephants.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli – Drive to Tsavo West National Park
Today we enjoy a game drive to the secluded heart of the big game country. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, and lions, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Breakfast at the lodge; optional visit to a Masai Village and depart for Tsavo West National Park. Upon arrival, check-in and lunch follow. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive in this vast Park is planned. Tsavo West National Park covers 20,808sq km (8,034sq miles).
The 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.
Overnight Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Tsavo West – Drive to Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
After an early morning ‘Spice’ game drive and breakfast, depart for Taita Hills Game Sanctuary. Lunch today is served at Taita Hills Lodge and a game drive follows in the sanctuary until sunset.
Wild game residing at the Sanctuary include elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, Oryx, lesser Kudu, and cheetahs.
Overnight at the Salt Lick Lodge designed for lofty game viewing from its thatched roof rondavels and walkways.
Overnight Accommodation: Salt Lick Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Explore Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
Spend a full day on morning and afternoon game drives. The majority of the Sanctuary is unfenced, and as a consequence, there is a considerable fluctuation in wildlife numbers particularly elephant, buffalo, and giraffe in response to both water resources and food availability.
Local herds of plains game e.g. zebra, hartebeest, Grant’s gazelle, eland, etc. support resident populations of predators including lion, leopard, and cheetah throughout the year.
Overnight Accommodation: Salt Lick Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6: Taita Hills – Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa
We start our day with an early morning game drive. After breakfast, continue with the mid-morning game drive in the sanctuary with lunch at Taita Hills lodge.
After lunch depart back to Nairobi or Mombasa.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
6 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Tsavo West & Taita Hills Prices
6 Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Tsavo West & Taita Hills Prices Include;
Extensive Game drives + Pre-tour itinerary document + All meals included while on safari + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Guaranteed window seating with open top + Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water + Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari + Transport from Nairobi to Amboseli, Tsavo West, Taita Hills Game Sanctuary – Mombasa Island or Nairobi + Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver & accommodations in Amboseli – Tsavo West – Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 3 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2023 | 31st December 2023 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
6-Day Kenya Safari Amboseli Tsavo West & Taita Hills Prices Exclude;
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai Village
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 500 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
* Personal expenses such as travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary