DAY 1: MOMBASA – TSAVO EAST NATIONAL PARK (RED ELEPHANTS & MUDANDA ROCK)
Depart Mombasa in the morning and drive inland toward Tsavo East, Kenya’s largest and one of the oldest national parks. En route, enjoy scenic views of the coast’s hinterland and coconut plantations.
Arrive at Tsavo East for a thrilling game drive, with chances to see “red elephants”, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and more. Visit iconic sites like Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock, a natural viewpoint with panoramic landscapes.
Activities:
- Game drives
- Visit Lugard Falls or Yatta Plateau (world’s longest lava flow – optional)
- Sunset viewpoint stop
DAY 2: TSAVO EAST – TSAVO WEST (MZIMA SPRINGS & SHETANI LAVA)
After breakfast, continue westward to Tsavo West, a park of volcanic hills and lush springs. En route, look out for herds of elephants and possibly rare black rhinos.
Visit the Mzima Springs, a series of crystal-clear pools fed by underground streams from Kilimanjaro, where hippos and fish thrive. Then pass the eerie Shetani Lava Flow, a stark black landscape formed from volcanic eruptions.
Activities:
- Guided nature walk at Mzima Springs
- Visit Shetani Lava Flow
- Game drive to spot leopards and lesser kudu
- Optional visit to Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
DAY 3: TSAVO WEST – AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK (VIEWS OF MT. KILIMANJARO)
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and depart for Amboseli, arriving in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Set against the backdrop of Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro, this park offers postcard-perfect views.
Amboseli is famous for its large elephant herds, often seen walking in single file with the mountain behind them. Other highlights include lions, hyenas, giraffes, and flamingos in the lake beds.
Activities:
- Afternoon game drive
- Stop at Observation Hill for panoramic views
- Cultural visit to a local Maasai community (optional)
DAY 4: FULL DAY IN AMBOSELI (WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPES)
Spend a full day exploring Amboseli’s diverse ecosystems – from swamps to dry plains. Head out early to see predators in action and enjoy bird watching in the wetlands.
Enjoy a picnic breakfast or lunch in the wild, then return to your lodge to relax or enjoy a sundowner with Kilimanjaro views.
Activities:
- Morning and evening game drives
- Nature walk near the lodge (if available)
- Photography & cultural immersion
DAY 5: AMBOSELI – NAIROBI (END OF ROAD TRIP)
On your final day, take in one last sunrise over Mt. Kilimanjaro, followed by breakfast. Depart Amboseli for Nairobi via the scenic Kapiti Plains and Emali route.
Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Optional stops en route:
- Small local market for souvenirs
- Nairobi National Park (half-day excursion add-on)
PRICE PER PERSON (ALL-INCLUSIVE)
Accommodation Style |
Price (USD)
Budget
$780 – $950
Mid-Range
$1,150 – $1,350
Luxury
$1,650 – $1,950
