5 Days Kenya Safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West from Diani Beach
Enjoy the beach vacation in Diani Beach by booking our 5-Days Kenya Safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West from Diani Beach, which includes safaris in Amboseli and Tsavo West. This five-day safari gives visitors the chance to thoroughly see Amboseli National Park and Tsavo West National Park, two of Kenya’s biggest safari parks.
Amboseli National Park is well-known for its large elephant populations and its magnificent location against the snow-capped summit of Africa’s largest freestanding mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Along with a wide variety of other animals, the park is home to giraffes, leopards, cheetahs, wild dogs, Cape buffalo, hyrax, smaller kudus, and mongooses.
The “big five” animals such as lions, leopards, cape buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos have a home in Tsavo West National Park. The park has breathtaking topography with several springs and volcanic formations.
Highlights of the 5-Days Kenya Safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West from Diani Beach
Day 1: Depart from Diani and travel to Tsavo West.
Day 2: Entire day spent in Tsavo West
Day 3: Depart from Tsavo West and proceed to Amboseli.
Day 4: Entire day in Amboseli
Day 5: Depart from Amboseli and travel to Diani Beach.
Detailed itinerary of the 5-Days Kenya Safari in Amboseli and Tsavo West from Diani Beach (Day by Day)
Day 1: Travel from Diani Beach to Tsavo West
Enjoy your early morning breakfast as early as 6:00 am and then after you will be picked up by your safari guide who will drive you from Mombasa beach hotel. You will then embark on your journey to Tsavo West, with stop overs along the way for refreshments and to take in the breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.
Visitors to this park are welcomed with breath-taking views of vast grasslands, rocky peaks, volcanic formations, and a variety of species that calls the area home. You will then enjoy your lunch and relax preparing for an evening game drive, with a focus on the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. The endangered but amiable rhinoceros species calls this sanctuary home. While in this park, you will get to see a number of variety of wildlife, such as leopards, wild dogs, buffalo, rhinos, lions, crocodiles, mongooses, hyraxes, and smaller kudus, among other species. From there, drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Midrange accommodation option: Severin Safari Camp
Day 2: Tsavo West National Park
Enjoy your break fast and then embark on your journey to Tsavo West National park for an early game drive. These beautiful animal species are best seen in the morning hours before the sun arises. Among these animals include the mongoose, elephants, cape buffaloes, wild dogs, and leopards.
Drive to the lodge for lunch and then prepare for an afternoon game drive to further explore the huge plains of Tsavo West. You will also have the chance to explore the Mzima Springs, where you can see crocodiles and hippos in addition to a range of uncommon fish species. Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Depart from Tsavo West and travel to Amboseli.
After enjoying your breakfast, you will leave the lodge, and embark on your journey to Amboseli National Park. While on your way, enjoy the beautiful experience of observing and appreciating the African sunrise.
Continue with your journey arriving in the afternoon, enjoy your lunch and enter into the park where you will be welcomed by the magnificent views of the snow-covered summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. After lunch, you will embark on a wildlife excursion within the park. Because Amboseli National Park has sparse and scattered vegetation, tourists get more chances to witness a wide variety of wildlife, such as large groups of elephants, giraffes, elands, warthogs, wildebeests, lions, leopards, and others. More on that, you will be able to admire the breathtaking images showcasing the grandeur of the summit and the immense gatherings of elephants. Drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Spend the entire day at Amboseli.
After enjoying your breakfast, you will get ready for your entire day game drive in the park where you will get an opportunity to see the picturesque snowy summit of Mount Kilimanjaro incase you had missed it the day before. Today, you get the chance to completely immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural wonders of the park. Remain vigilant throughout the game drive to spot majestic lions, elusive leopards, attractive giraffes, elegant impalas, brilliant zebras, and magnificent herds of elephants, along with other enthralling species.
Enjoy your picnic lunch at a specific location within the park. During the afternoon, you will be given an opportunity to either participate in another game drive or visit the Maasai Village. During your visit to the village, you will be able to engage with these local Maasai People, allowing you to develop a deep understanding of their lifestyle and cultural customs. Additionally, you will have the option to obtain some of their nice looking crafted beaded handicrafts.
Drive back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Depart from Amboseli and travel to Diani Beach.
Since this is the final day, you will enjoy your morning breakfast, and set yourself ready to embark on your journey back to Dian Beach. During your journey, you will have the opportunity to engage yourself in a wildlife drive in Amboseli. You will have a stop over, enjoy your lunch and then continue with your journey arriving in Dian Beach for either your onward flight or back to your accommodation.
Inclusions.
- Transport in a private 4 x 4 Land cruiser Jeep
- Our experienced and friendly English speaking/other language guide/driver
- Bottled drinking water
- Accommodation.
- Park entrance fees
- Game viewing drives
- All meals on safari
- The Flying Doctors emergency medical evacuation/rescue insurance cover.
Exclusions
- Bottled & Soft Drinks
- Alcoholic drinks.
- Items and services of a personal nature
- Tips & Gratuities