6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Amboseli Tsavo West Wildlife Safari from Nairobi
This 6-day, 5-night Kenya safari covers the contrasting landscapes of Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park. It features peak wildlife viewing in the early morning and late afternoon, with travel periods timed for midday to ensure you don’t miss crucial game drives.
Combine two of Kenya’s finest national parks on this all-inclusive 6-day/5-night Kenya safari. Stay at top-quality safari lodges in Tsavo National Park and Amboseli National Park, enjoying sweeping views of the African plains, flanked by Mount Kilimanjaro.
Explore both Tsavo West and Amboseli parks on 4×4 safari drives in search of Africa’s Big Five and the abundant other wildlife in these beautiful Kenyan game reserves.
✓ Tsavo, best known for its lions, is one of Kenya’s oldest and one of the world’s largest reserves
✓ Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds and close-range wildlife sightings with the majestic Kilimanjaro as a scenic backdrop
Quick Itinerary Overview
✓ 2 Nights in Amboseli National Park at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge or similar
✓ 3 Nights Tsavo West National Park at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar
6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Amboseli & Tsavo West Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park
0730 Hours – Depart Nairobi and drive south towards Amboseli (approx. 3.5 to 4 hours)
1130 Hours – Arrive, check in at your lodge/tented camp, and enjoy lunch
1600 Hours to 1830 Hours – Afternoon game drive to spot large elephant herds with views of Mt. Kilimanjaro
Day 2: Full Day in Amboseli National Park
0630 Hours to 0900 Hours – Early morning game drive (best for clear Kilimanjaro views and predator activity)
0900 Hours to 1030 Hours – Breakfast and morning rest at the lodge
1530 Hours to 1830 Hours – Afternoon game drive through the dusty plains and acacia woodlands
Day 3: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
0730 Hours to 1030 Hours – Early breakfast and check-out. Drive to Tsavo West (approx. 2.5–3 hours)
1100 Hours to 1300 Hours – Game drive entering the park, stopping at the Shetani Lava Flow
1300 Hours – Check-in and lunch at your lodge
1600 Hours to 1830 Hours – Afternoon visit to Mzima Springs to view hippos and crocodiles from the underwater glass tank
Day 4: Full Day Tsavo West National Park
0630 Hours to 0930 Hours – Early morning game drive to explore the rugged volcanic landscape and Roaring Rocks
1230 Hours to 1430 Hours – Lunch and siesta at the lodge
1600 Hours to 1800 Hours – Late afternoon game drive or a guided nature walk to round out the day
Day 5: Tsavo West National Park
0630 Hours to 1100 Hours – Early morning game drive or an optional guided walking tour to explore the Chyulu Hills
1230 Hours – Lunch at the lodge, followed by relaxing afternoons by a waterhole to watch visiting wildlife
1600 Hours to 1800 Hours – Final afternoon game drive in Tsavo West
Day 6: Tsavo West to Nairobi
0630 Hours to 0830 Hours – Final sunrise game drive
0830 Hours to 1000 Hours – Breakfast and check-out
1000 Hours – Depart Tsavo West for the return drive to Nairobi (approx. 5 hours)
1500 Hours– Arrive in Nairobi for hotel or airport drop-off
This 6-day road safari allows you to experience classic wildlife destinations – Amboseli National Park, most famous for its views of elephants framed by snow-capped Kilimanjaro, and Tsavo West National Park, home to the Big Five.
Stay at top-quality lodges within Amboseli National Park and Tsavo National Park, enjoying sweeping views of the African plains, flanked by Mount Kilimanjaro. We explore both 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.
This trip can begin and end in Nairobi, or in Mombasa. The tour starts with a visit to Amboseli National Park, which is the second most popular game park after the legendary Masai Mara.
In addition to the beautiful sunsets and sunrises of Mt. Kilimanjaro, you can enjoy an eclectic array of animals, including large herds of elephants, buffalo, impala, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest, and bird watchers will be happy with a list that tops 300 species.
After 2 nights in Amboseli, we proceed by road to Tsavo West National Park, located in the Coast Province of Kenya. Tsavo West and Tsavo East National Parks together form one of the largest national parks in the world, covering 4% of Kenya’s total land area.
Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world, and attractions include elephants, rhinos, Hippos, lions, cheetahs, leopards, Buffalo, diverse plant and bird species, including the threatened corncrake and near-threatened Basra Reed Warbler.
Tsavo West offers attractions such as beautiful scenery, the Shetani lava flow, Chaimu crater, Five Sisters – cone-shaped hills, Mzima Springs, etc. After 3 Nights in Tsavo West, we depart by road to Nairobi (240 km) or Mombasa (250 km).
6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Tsavo West Amboseli Wildlife Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
At the start of your road safari, you will be collected from your hotel in Nairobi at 07:30 am. Leaving the bustling city of Nairobi, we travel south to Amboseli National Park, located near the border with Tanzania. We arrive at our luxury camp/lodge inside Amboseli National Park in time for lunch.
After lunch at camp, we take an afternoon game drive in the beautiful Amboseli National Park.
Then we have dinner and overnight at a comfortable eco-camp in Amboseli National Park (or similar accommodation).
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Amboseli National Park
Day 2 is set aside for a full day of game viewing in Amboseli National Park. We explore this scenic game reserve on morning and afternoon game drives and have the option of visiting a Maasai village (optional extra).
Amboseli National Park is one of the most popular game parks in Kenya. Amboseli Park covers sprawling grasslands and the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
Standing at 5896m above sea level, the snow-topped mountain forms the backdrop to game viewing in Amboseli. It hosts some of Kenya’s largest elephant herds and is famous for its large bull elephants with impressive tusks.
Amboseli is considered one of the top game parks in Africa for getting up close to elephants in the wild, and it offers some of the finest wildlife photography, with the scenic Mt Kilimanjaro in the background.
The Game Park also contains large populations of buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, and various antelope species, such as impalas. Amboseli National Park is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and many other species of plains game.
The park also boasts an abundance of birds, including bee-eaters, kingfishers, pelicans, African fish eagles, and falcons. We return to the same camp/lodge in Amboseli for a night under starry skies. Enjoy meals and another overnight stay at the camp/ lodge, with beautiful views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Overnight Accommodation: Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge, Amboseli Ol Tukai Lodge, Amboseli Sopa Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park
Start with breakfast before leaving Amboseli for the magnificent Tsavo National Park. We drive for three and a half hours to arrive in Tsavo in time for lunch and to settle in at the camp/lodge.
Then we set off on our first 4×4 game drive in search of the wildlife found in Tsavo National Park, one of the largest game parks in the world. Back at the lodge, it’s time for dinner and relaxing in the bar with your travel companions. At night, you can hear the sounds of animals from your bed.
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 – buffalo, leopards, rhinos, and elephants.
Other inhabitants include a variety of antelopes, giraffes, hyenas, cheetahs, and hippos.
Overnight Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Ngulia Lodge, Finch Hattons Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4 & 5: Explore Tsavo West National Park
Wake up to views of the African wilderness and enjoy breakfast. Today and tomorrow, we embark on 4×4 game drives in Tsavo Park, morning and afternoon. On our game drives in this vast park, you can expect to see plenty of animals roaming the arid plains.
Optional activities in Tsavo include walking safaris with a trained naturalist, bush dinners, visits to Mzima Springs, sundowners, and tours of the Rhino Sanctuary.
Overnight Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Ngulia Lodge, Finch Hattons Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 6: Tsavo West National Park – Drive to Nairobi or Mombasa
On the last day of our Kenyan wildlife adventure, we have breakfast and then drive back through rural Kenya to the capital city, Nairobi. Upon arrival in Nairobi, you can be transferred to the international airport or post-safari accommodation of your choice.
Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}
6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Tsavo West Amboseli Wildlife Safari Prices
6 Days 5 Nights Kenya Tsavo West Amboseli Wildlife Safari Prices Include
✓ Extensive Game drives
✓ Mineral water during the tour
✓ All meals included while on safari
✓ Professional experienced driver-guide
✓ All applicable Game Park entrance fees
✓ Guaranteed window seating with an open-top
✓ Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
✓ Accommodations of your choice in Amboseli and Tsavo West National Park
✓ Round-trip transport from Nairobi to Amboseli, Tsavo West National Park to Mombasa or Nairobi
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 8 to 12 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Tsavo West Amboseli Wildlife Safari Prices Exclude
✗ International Airfare
✗ A visit to a Masai Village
✗ Accommodations in Nairobi
✗ Cost of obtaining a passport and visas
✗ Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
✗ Gratuity for porters/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
✗ Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (a supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
✗ Personal expenses such as traveling 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
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