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Overview
This 4-day comfort safari offers a memorable journey through Kenya's southern wildlife circuit, covering Tsavo East, Tsavo West, and Amboseli National Parks. It's designed for travelers seeking a good balance of extensive wildlife viewing, including 'red elephants' and views of Kilimanjaro, with comfortable lodge accommodations and experienced local guiding.
Tour Suitability:
- Traveler Profile: Ideal for couples, families, and individuals looking for a comprehensive short safari that showcases diverse southern Kenyan landscapes and wildlife.
- Pace of Travel: Moderate to Action-Packed, covering three significant parks in a relatively short timeframe.
- Interests: Seeing Tsavo's 'red elephants' and vast plains, exploring Tsavo West's volcanic scenery and Mzima Springs, and viewing Amboseli's large elephant herds with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.
- Comfort Level: Comfort/Mid-Range to Luxury, featuring stays at well-regarded lodges like Ashnil Aruba, Kilaguni Serena, and Ol Tukai Lodge.
- Focus: A classic southern circuit safari offering a taste of Kenya's diverse ecosystems, from arid plains to lush springs and iconic mountain views.
Key Tour Highlights
- Tsavo East's Vast Wilderness: Explore Kenya's largest protected area, home to 'red elephants', lions, and the Yatta Plateau.
- Tsavo West's Scenic Wonders: Discover Mzima Springs, Shetani lava flows, and diverse wildlife in a rugged landscape.
- Amboseli's Elephants & Kilimanjaro: Witness large herds of elephants and, weather permitting, stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Quality Lodge Stays: Enjoy comfortable accommodations at Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, and Ol Tukai Lodge, or similar.
- Experienced Local Guides: Benefit from knowledgeable local guides who enhance your understanding and spotting of wildlife.
Accommodation Style
Your safari includes stays at reputable lodges known for their comfort, service, and strategic locations. This includes Ashnil Aruba Lodge in Tsavo East, the historic Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West, and the renowned Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli, or similar establishments offering a high standard of mid-range to luxury comfort and amenities.
Featured Destinations & Attractions
- Tsavo East National Park: Famous for its dust-red elephants, Aruba Dam, Mudanda Rock, and vast herds of plains game.
- Tsavo West National Park: Characterized by its volcanic landscapes, Mzima Springs (hippos and crocodiles), rhino sanctuary, and diverse wildlife.
- Amboseli National Park: Renowned for its large elephant population, stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, and rich birdlife. Observation Hill offers panoramic vistas.
Itinerary
Your local guide will pick you up from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Depart by road to Tsavo East National Park. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive. Witness the sight of dust-red elephants wallowing by the Galana River and explore the vast plains, home to lions, buffalos, and diverse birdlife. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar mid-range to luxury lodge.
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Tsavo East. Check out and then depart for Tsavo West National Park, with lunch en route or upon arrival at your lodge in Tsavo West. This park offers rugged wilderness, from Shetani lava flows to Mzima Springs. Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring its varied terrain and wildlife. (Meals: All meals included, Drinking water)
Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
After an early breakfast, depart for Amboseli National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your lodge. Your local guide will then take you on an afternoon game drive. Located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli is one of Kenya's most popular parks, famous for its large elephant herds and, on clear days, magnificent views of Kilimanjaro. (Meals: All meals included, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: Ol Tukai Lodge or similar luxury lodge.
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Amboseli for another chance to see wildlife against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro. After breakfast, check out and depart for Nairobi. You'll be dropped off at your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) for your flight back home, concluding your memorable coastal circuit safari. (Meals: Breakfast, Drinks not included)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour).
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Activities (as written in the itinerary)
- Entry fee
- Taxes
- A bottle of drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas