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Experience nature up close on this short 3 day wildlife-focused Kenya safari tour, while visiting two of Kenya’s landmark destinations – Tsavo East National Park and Amboseli National Park.
This 3-day road safari begins from Watamu/ Malindi and heads to Tsavo East National Park for one night then to Amboseli National Park for one night before returning back to the Kenya coastal towns of Watamu or Malindi.
Your tour opens in Tsavo East National Park where you enjoy mid-morning and afternoon game drives. Tsavo West forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.
After spending a night at a lodge or camp of your choice in Tsavo East, the following day you proceed by road to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s most popular parks. Amboseli not only offers great game viewing but is also the place to go for the best views of iconic Mount Kilimanjaro.
At only 392km² Amboseli is a small park and the range of animals is not as extensive as that of other parks in Kenya but streams from Kilimanjaro surface in the centre of Amboseli, creating wetlands that support a rich diversity of wildlife and most of the classic big mammals are there.
The species list includes lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, giraffe and cheetah, and bird watchers will be happy with a list that tops 300 species.
“Amboseli” comes from a Masai word meaning “salty dust”, and it is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of elephants up close.
Attractions in Amboseli include large Herds of Elephants, Mt. Kilimanjaro, game drives to see the Big Four (Lion, Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo), Observation Hill which allows an overall view of the whole park especially the swamps and elephants and swamp below observation hill hosts many elephants, buffaloes, hippos and a variety of water fowls like pelican, Egyptian goose
Activities include visit the local Maasai community who live around the park and experiencing their authentic culture.
Tsavo East National Park Attractions
Yatta Plateau is the world’s longest lava flow at 290km long
Aruba Dam also attracts animals and birds looking for a place to drink
Walking safaris are offered by several guides along the Galana River
Lugard’s Falls is a series of rapids on the Galana River where crocodiles love to bathe
Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary is saving the black rhino from extinction due to hunting by poachers
Mutanda Rock is a 1.6 km outcrop of rock, with a dam at its base. This is a popular drinking place for animals
Bird watching: Over 500 bird species have been recorded in the park, including ostriches, kestrels, buzzards, starlings, weaverbirds, kingfishers, hornbills, secretary birds and herons
Game drives in Tsavo East National Park: One could see Cape buffalo, cheetahs, duikers, African elephants, gazelles, gerenuks, giraffes, hares, hartebeests, hyenas, impalas, leopards, lions etc
Amboseli National Park Attractions
Big old tuskers (Elephants)
Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro backdrop
Delta: an excellent place for bird-watching.
Large herds of Elephants – Amboseli is famous for its huge number of elephants.
Nature lovers can explore five different habitats here ranging from the dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli, wetlands with Sulphur springs, the savannah and woodlands.
Maasai Culture and visit the Masai Villages: certainly, a great opportunity to see and enjoy Masai songs dance, buy some Masai souvenirs, visit a Masai nursery children’s school and take pictures of the Masai people.
Great views from Observation Hill: Amboseli National Park is predominantly flat except for several rocky outcrops and a small hill where you can get fabulous views of the national park and Mt Kilimanjaro. Observation Hill is great as a lookout as well as a place to take pictures.
Amboseli swamps – A huge swamp which covers a large part of Amboseli National Park is fed by underground rivers from Mt Kilimanjaro’s melting snow. Elephants & hippopotami enjoy soaking in the cool water and are never short of food.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Watamu/ Malindi – Drive to Tsavo East National Park
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Amboseli National Park
Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Watamu/ Malindi
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Watamu – Drive to Tsavo East National Park
Depart early in the morning after breakfast for Tsavo East National Park. Enter Tsavo East National Park through Sala gate and begin the game drive. Arrive at the hotel for lunch and a short rest.
After lunch, there will be a game drive in search of ‘Red’ Elephants, Buffalos, Antelopes and many other animals.
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Overnight Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge or Voi Wildlife Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park – Amboseli National Park
Wake up for an early game and scenery viewing drive. Sunrise catches us with its splendour as the drama of the wild unfolds amid the freshness and beauty of the morning.
The greenery surrounding the springs is a welcome contrast to the harsh terrain that forms the bulk of Tsavo East.
Later on, return to the hotel for breakfast and then depart for Amboseli. The 245 km journey will be through the jungle to arrive at our base in Amboseli in time for lunch.
We will freshen up, enjoy our buffet lunch and while it away until late afternoon when we set out to explore the Amboseli.
Enjoy an optional visit to a Masai village with an afternoon safari game drive.
Overnight Accommodation: Ol tukai Lodge or Amboseli Serena Lodge or Similar
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Watamu
After early morning breakfast, set out for an early game drive. The morning is always good to view Mount Kilimanjaro and herds of elephants returning to the swamp for morning feeding.
Return to the lodge and depart for Watamu stopping for lunch in Voi Town.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
Watamu Safari Tsavo East Amboseli 3 Days 2 Nights Prices
Watamu Safari Tsavo East Amboseli 3 Days 2 Nights Rates Include:
Game drives with a professional experienced driver-guide in Tsavo & Amboseli + Mineral water during tour + All meals included while on safari + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Guaranteed window seating with an open-top Safari vehicle with mineral water + Accommodations of your choice for 1 night in Tsavo East National Park and 1 night in Amboseli National Park & Round trip transport from Watamu/ Malindi to Tsavo East National Park and Amboseli National Park
Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Child Aged 8 to 12 Years |
1st January 2023 | 31st December 2023 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Safari transport/ game viewing drives are conducted in customized pop-up top safari mini-vans
* Customized pop-up top 4 x 4 Safari land cruiser jeeps are available at an extra cost
Watamu Safari Tsavo East Amboseli 3 Days 2 Nights Rates Exclude:
* International Airfare
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Accommodations in Watamu/ Malindi
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such 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