A carefully paced 5-day Kenya journey
This 5-day Kenya safari is a carefully paced journey from Nairobi through Amboseli, Tsavo East, Tsavo West. It combines scenic transfers, rewarding game-viewing opportunities and time to look for Lion. The route can be tailored around your travel dates, preferred lodge style and pace.
What makes this journey special
3 key safari areas
Amboseli · Tsavo East · Tsavo West
Signature sightings
Lion
Nairobi to Mombasa
Nairobi → Amboseli → Tsavo West → Tsavo East → Mombasa
5-day private safari
A day-by-day itinerary with flexible pacing and tailored accommodation options.
Your safari itinerary
Follow the journey from the first departure to the final safari day.
Nairobi - Amboseli National Park After breakfast drive south through the Masai land to Amboseli National Park You will arrive in time for lunch. You will then have some rest in readiness for the Afternoon game drive that starts at 1600hrs. Later return back to the Lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 2: Amboseli National Park Full days spent at the Amboseli National Park with morning and evening game drives. Located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the park has many animals and the fact that it is a plain makes sighting of animals much easier. On a clear day, you will be able to see the tallest mountain in Africa, The Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the campsite/lodge Day 3: Amboseli – Tsavo West National Park Today you will start with an early morning game drive that will be followed by breakfast. You will then depart with game drive en-route to Tsavo West National Park. Also referred to as the Land of the Man Eaters, Tsavo West is well known for the Lions that terrorized railway workers in the 1890s nearly halting the construction of the Kenya – Uganda Railway Line. You arrive at your campsite or lodge in time for lunch. At 1600hrs, enjoy an afternoon game drive within the park to introduce you to the game in the area. Dinner and overnight at the lodge Day 4: Tsavo West – Tsavo East National Park You will have an early morning game drive, followed by breakfast after which you will depart for Tsavo East National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch. After a short rest, you will go for afternoon game drive at 1600hrs before you return back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Day 5: Tsavo East – Mombasa An early morning game drive will mark the climax of your safari in Kenya. This will be followed by breakfast and depart to Mombasa. You can opt to fly back home or extend your safari in Kenya with a stay in Mombasa beach.
What’s Included
- 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.
- 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
What’s Excluded
- Visa
- Airport Taxes- client pay direct
- Tips
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Christmas and Easter Supplements
Safari parks & destinations
The route combines these parks and places, with the exact sequence shown in your day-by-day itinerary.
Lodges & camps along this safari
Accommodation is grouped by the parks on this itinerary. Final selection can be tailored to your budget, availability and preferred comfort level.
Amboseli
4 accommodation options- Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
- Ol Tukai Lodge
- Kibo Safari Camp
- Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Tsavo East
4 accommodation options- Satao Camp
- Ashnil Aruba Lodge
- Voi Safari Lodge
- Sentrim Tsavo East
Tsavo West
4 accommodation options- Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
- Severin Safari Camp
- Ngulia Safari Lodge
- Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp
Top animals to look out for
Sightings are always wild and seasonal, but these are among the signature species associated with this route.
Best time to experience this safari
June to October is popular for dry-season wildlife viewing, while January to March can also offer rewarding game viewing. Exact conditions vary by park and year.
Park-to-park journey map
The dashed line gives a visual overview of the safari sequence; actual roads and transfers may vary.
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