This itinerary opens with a genuine wildlife encounter in Nairobi National Park itself before heading south to Amboseli’s elephant herds and Tsavo West’s volcanic landscape — a natural progression from the city into deeper wilderness.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Your driver-guide meets you at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for the short transfer straight into Nairobi National Park itself — a genuinely wild reserve just minutes from the terminal, lion, rhino and giraffe roaming with the city’s skyline visible on the horizon, a striking first afternoon before you’ve even properly arrived.
Arrive Nairobi, Afternoon Game Drive
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNairobi Tented Camp
LuxuryNairobi Serena Hotel
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
The drive south runs via Namanga, roughly four hours, Kilimanjaro visible well before the park gates on a clear day. Afternoon game drive on arrival.
Transfer to Amboseli National Park
Accommodation Options
BudgetAmboseli Sopa Lodge
Mid-rangeAmboseli Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryTortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A full day among Amboseli’s large elephant herds — some of the biggest, most reliably visible family groups anywhere in Africa — with Kilimanjaro as a backdrop for genuinely striking photography before the mountain typically clouds over by mid-morning.
Full Day Amboseli Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
The drive east crosses genuinely different terrain — volcanic hills and lava flows rather than Amboseli’s open plains. Arrival with time for an afternoon game drive and a stop at Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear water bubbling up from underground feeds a pool with an underwater viewing chamber for hippos and crocodiles.
Transfer to Tsavo West National Park
Accommodation Options
BudgetVoi Safari Lodge
Mid-rangeAshnil Aruba Lodge
LuxuryFinch Hattons Luxury Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day exploring the park’s volcanic hills and lava flows for elephant and lion, plus a visit to the park’s black rhino sanctuary.
Full Day Tsavo West Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
The drive back to Nairobi, roughly four to five hours, timed against your onward flight.
Return to Nairobi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Permits & Costs
| Nairobi National Park entry | ~$52 per person per day |
| Amboseli park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Tsavo West park entry | ~$52 per person per day |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers with a short window who want a genuine progression from the city into deeper wilderness without the Mara specifically.Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry fees
Tour Excludes
- International flights
- Visas
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance