Highlights of the Safari:
- Tsavo East: Famous for red elephants and the vast Yatta Plateau.
- Tsavo West: Scenic volcanic landscape, Mzima Springs, and rhino sanctuary.
- Amboseli: Known for large elephant herds and views of Mount Kilimanjaro.
- Taita Hills Salt Lick: Unique accommodation with exceptional wildlife viewing from the lodge.
This itinerary allows you to experience Kenya’s diverse wildlife and landscapes, combined with the unique experience of staying at Salt Lick Lodge. Would you like details on recommended lodges or additional activities for each park?
5 days Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park and Taita Hills Saltlick
Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo East
Pick up from your hotel early in the morning, drive along Mombasa – Nairobi highway, just before entering the park, have a break of 20 minutes for taking coffee / tea or visiting toilet. Then proceed to Bachuma gate of the Tsavo East National park.
Enter for a straight game drive en-route to either Voi Wildlife lodge or similar for your lunch. After lunch, relax or have a swim till the time for afternoon game drive. Whilst on game drive in Tsavo East you have an opportunity of viewing the ‘Red Elephants’ of Tsavo, lions, cheetahs, buffalos, zebras, giraffe and numerous species of wildlife. Visit Aruba dam, where a number of aquatic birds could be seen. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Amboseli
Early morning game drive till 0800hrs. Check out and proceed to Amboseli national park. In the Amboseli national park you view the breathtaking mount Kilimanjaro which stand at 19,340 ft. The mountain forms an awesome backdrop for your photos.
Have a game drive until lunch hour then proceed to Amboseli safari lodge for lunch. After lunch relax until 1600hrs time for the afternoon game drive. In Amboseli park you will have a chance of seeing the big five and birdlife. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge
Day 3: Amboseli – Tsavo West
A brief game drive up to 0800hrs. Return for full breakfast. After breakfast check out and depart for Tsavo West national park. – View the “Shitani” lava flow, game again en-route to Mzima springs and then proceed for lunch at either Ngulia or Kilaguni Serena lodge. After lunch relax until 1600hrs time to visit the rhino sanctuary. After gaming return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Tsavo West – Taita Hills Saltlick
Depart from the lodge at 0700hrs after full breakfast, game en-route to Taita Hill Saltlick lodge. In the sanctuary you will have a chance of viewing the lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, and many more plains game. Have lunch at Taita Saltlick lodge. After lunch relax up to 1600hrs time for the afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Taita Hills Saltlick – Mombasa
Early morning game drive. Depart from the lodge at 0800hrs after your breakfast. Game after breakfast returning back to Mombasa and finally to your beach resort.
Tour Price Includes
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari
- All meals and activities as stated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in double/twin/triple room sharing.
- All park entrance fees to include government taxes and service of an English,German,Italian speaking
- professional driver/guide.
- List Item
- Game drives as detailed in the itinerary
- Extensive Game drives
- Game viewing in camps 4x4 vehicles and UHF radio
- Recommended Mineral Water while on safari
Things you need to budget for. The price does not include
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
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