Trip Info
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof minivan
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Pre and post tour accommodation can also be arranged at an extra charge
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Can start any day
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This tour starts and ends in Nairobi
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
Overview
This 5-day tour takes tourists to Tsavo West National Park and Amboseli National Park. The Tsavo West National Park has a rich inventory of wildlife that includes black rhino, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, and Maasai lion. Some of the animals that can easily be found within the park include the bushbaby, hippopotamus, hartebeest, lesser kudu and the Maasai giraffe.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Suitable for all ages
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
After breakfast, we will drive to Tsavo West National Park with the option of taking an afternoon or evening game drive. Tsavo west is one of the most popular area in Tsavo National Park as it presents several other attractions apart from wildlife. The first one is the Mzima Springs, one of the world’s most well-known natural phenomena, from where up to 2273 million litres of cool, completely transparent water gushing out through rocks of volcanic origin. This water is actually indicated to flow from Chuyulu Hills through an invisible river. Come back for dinner and spend your night here.
Important to note that, accommodation can also be increased to the next levels or decreased to the lower levels (reducing the price).
Main Destination:
Tsavo West National Park
Good forAnnual rainfall, bird watching (Although it is grneral good for wildlife, June to October is best and also January to February.
High SeasonDecember to March and July to October (Busy)
Best WeatherJune to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP
Accommodation:
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
- This accommodation is a luxury lodge situated in the Tsavo West National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning we have a full day game drive that is accompanied by a packed lunch. Other interesting sites which are around the park include Roaring Rocks which are so named due to the wind that blows through them. While on top of the 98m vertical rock face amazing views of Tsavo can be gotten and this is well explained at the Poachers Lookout. For instance, the Chaimu Crater is a newly-formed volcano that is less than 200 years old and is made of black coke; it is visible and may be climbed by anyone who wishes to do so. Another attraction that tourists should watch out for in this area is the klipspringer, which is a small and sprightly antelope also known in Swahili by the name of mbuzi mawe or mountain goat. Lake Jipe which is located in the southwestern part of Tsavo West and divides by the border between Kenya and Tanzania. Retire to your accommodation for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Important to note that, accommodation can also be increased to the next levels or decreased to the lower levels (reducing the price).
Main Destination:
Tsavo West National Park
Accommodation:
Severin Safari Camp
- Tented camp that is based inside Tsavo West National Park
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
An early morning start and proceed to Amboseli National Park. On the first day of the tour, guests are advised to arrive at the scheduled destination and check in to the appropriate accommodation. It lies approximately 160 km Southwest of Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. Still, the majority of the park comprises of the dry and prehistoric Lake edge and fragile grassland with some scattered acacia woodland in the north and several small volcanic knobs in the southern parts. In the areas that surround the swamps Ol Okenya, Ol Tukai and Enkongo Narok the ground vegetation is dominated by yellow barked acacias and phoenix palms. Retire to your accommodation for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Important to note that, accommodation can also be increased to the next levels or decreased to the lower levels (reducing the price).
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Best Time To VisitJune to October and January to February
High SeasonDecember to March and July to October (Busy)
Best WeatherJune to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Amboseli NP
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
- A mid range tented camp, situated just outside the boundary of Amboseli National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Wake up early enough for stunning photos of Mount Kilimanjaro before clouds gather on the top, with packed lunch. After breakfast then, there is a free chance to pay a visit to a local Maasai village. The visit shows the kind of singing and dancing done as part of their activities and prayers. Watching an insight to their residential lives and their society is quite touching.
This is because the ecosystem of Amboseli National Park has undergone a gradual change, but it remains arguably the best destination in Africa to observe wildlife, especially elephant, up close. The other highlights of a safari include observing elephants that graze and bathe in the swamp without interference from poachers. Come back for dinner and spend your night here.
Important to note that, accommodation can also be increased to the next levels or decreased to the lower levels (reducing the price).
Main Destination:
Amboseli National Park
Accommodation:
Kibo Safari Camp
- A mid range tented camp, situated just outside the boundary of Amboseli National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After the early morning game drive, you will go back to the lodge/accommodation for a meal. After breakfast, our car will come and pick you to either your hotel or the airport in Nairobi.
Main Destination:
Nairobi (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- If you prefer extra accommodation, then it will be possible at an extra charge.
- The speaker told them they will be dropped at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Food Breakfast, lunch, dinner etc. As per the day - to - day sessions.
- • Food and Beverages (Specified under the day-by-day plans)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • T/A: Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, visa etc.
- • Government raised taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
While on your 5 day Amboseli & Tsavo West mid range circuit, some of the things you will be privileged to witness include; Amboseli National Park is endowed with big elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro while Tsavo West country has tough terrains, Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flows. Most travelers are likely to encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and different species of birds in their natural habitat. Your safari will cover game drive and other activities and informative sessions on the two parks and their environment.
The 5-day Amboseli and Tsavo West mid-range safari incorporates mid-range lodges and tented camps that are inexpensive yet fulfill your paranomic dreams. These are typically situated inside or adjacent to the parks and come along with modern conveniences which include neat bathrooms, well prepared meals, and beautiful views of the park. Lodges generally have swimming pools, Wi-Fi in the public areas and lounge areas where guests can sit back after an exhausting day of activity.
In many cases, the safari package entails transport to and from the parks in an open roof 4×4 vehicle, full board accommodation, entry fees to Amboseli and Tsavo West national parks, guided game viewing by experienced guide, and bottled drinking water. Some may also include transfers from the airport as well as guided cultural tours to Maasai villages. Still, meals during the flights, self aminoities, beer and wine besides accommodation and other unnecessary extras like the hot air balloon safaris may not be included.
The best time to start the 5-day Amboseli and Tsavo West mid-range safari is during the dry seasons which include June to October and December to March. This is because during these months, they can easily see animals as they congregate near water sources and the road network is good for game viewing. The dry season lasts from December to March to and September to October; the weather is cool and dry, and the vegetation scarce, although wildlife is less spread about and some roads may be inaccessible.
The 5-day Amboseli and Tsavo West mid-range safari is a mild one in terms of physical activity as it involves a lot of scans in an open roof safari jeep. However, some of the activities like the nature walks or cultural sightseeing may involve moderate physical activity. Visitors should expect long distances between parks and in some areas they can sometimes expect to travel on bumpy roads. In case you have a physical disability, it is best to tell this to the tour operator prior to the tour as they can make arrangements ahead.
Here is a recommended packing list for your Amboseli and Tsavo West mid range 5 day safari; – For the game drives, light, cool and neutral colored clothing, you will however need a warm jacket in the early morning and evening. For protection against the scorching sun one must wear good walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Another useful accessory that can be taken along in your wildlife adventure is binoculars and a good camera. Instead, there are suggested items that should also be packed: insect repellent, toiletries that can be used during the trip, a water bottle which can be refilled, and any medicine. Due to limited storage in the car, soft bags are recommended in a safari instead of the rigid one.
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