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Shadows of Kilimanjaro Safari – 5 Days Nairobi | Tsavo West | Amboseli | Tsavo East

4 Days

Itinerary

Day 01 :
Nairobi – Tsavo West National Park
  • Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or JKIA in the morning.
  • Drive southeast to Tsavo West National Park, known for its dramatic scenery, lava flows, and game-rich plains.
  • Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and check-in.
  • Afternoon game drive, including a visit to the scenic Mzima Springs, home to hippos, crocodiles, and exotic fish.
  • View wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and the elusive leopard.
  • Dinner and overnight at a lodge or luxury tented camp.

Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Tsavo West

Day 02 :
Tsavo West – Amboseli National Park
  • Early morning game drive followed by breakfast.
  • Depart Tsavo West and drive through the volcanic plains to Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive with views of Mount Kilimanjaro towering in the background.
  • Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, big cats, and beautiful swampy scenery.
  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge or camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Amboseli

Day 03 :
Full Day in Amboseli National Park
  • Spend the day exploring Amboseli’s rich ecosystems—dry plains, wetlands, and woodlands.
  • Morning and afternoon game drives with a visit to the Observation Hill for panoramic views.
  • Spot elephants, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species.
  • Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional culture (extra cost).
  • Dinner and overnight at your lodge/camp.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Same lodge/camp as Day 2

Day 04 :
Amboseli – Tsavo East National Park - Nairobi
  • After breakfast, drive to Tsavo East National Park, the largest park in Kenya and home to the legendary "Red Elephants" due to the park's iron-rich soil.
  • Check in at the lodge for lunch.
  • Afternoon game drive across the vast savannah, spotting lions, elephants, zebras, and possibly cheetahs and leopards.
  • Visit Aruba Dam, a popular wildlife gathering spot.
  • Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
  • Tsavo East – Nairobi
  • Optional early morning game drive.
  • Return for breakfast, check-out, and drive back to Nairobi.
  • Arrive in the afternoon and drop off at your hotel or airport.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

Day 05 :
Tsavo East to Nairobi


Begin the day with an early morning game drive to catch the park’s wildlife at its most active. After breakfast, check out from the lodge and start your journey back to Nairobi. Enjoy scenic views along the way, arriving in the capital in the late afternoon or early evening. Upon arrival, you may be transferred to your hotel or directly to the airport for your onward flight.

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Shadows of Kilimanjaro Safari – 5 Days Nairobi | Tsavo West | Amboseli | Tsavo East