Trip Info
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Minivan. 4X4
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups alike
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Pre & post tour accommodation can also be arranged at an extra cost
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Mid-range, private tour
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Can start any day
Overview
Enjoy a 5-Day Diani Beach adventure combining Diani Beach, Tsavo East, Saltlick, Tsavo West, and Amboseli. Discover stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and breathtaking views, including Mount Kilimanjaro, in this unforgettable Kenyan safari experience.
This is the largest national park in Kenya and you will have a chance to go for a game drive at one of the best places to witness the big five, giraffes, antelopes and other small wild animals. The landscape is beautiful and tourists have the chance to pass the night at Saltlick Lodge which is built on silts. A day to be in close contact with elephants, a possibility to experience night game drives, and to visit the highest point of African Mountains: Mount Kilimanjaro.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour
- Private tour
- Can start any day
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 2 years
Itinerary
Transfer from Mombasa or Nairobi to Tsavo east national park. We will be having a game drive in mid-morning and lunch at the beautiful Voi Safari Lodge. In the afternoon, you are for game drive and chances to view lions, elephants, leopards and cheetah. It also has a good landscape and is the largest park in kenya and an advantage here is that you are able to see the big five.
This park is well famous for the infamous Tsavo lions which attacked and killed a number of construction workers when construction of the Kenya Uganda railway was underway. The lodge also features a tunnel in which one can get a closer view of the animals and there is also a swimming pool.
Main Destination: Tsavo East National Park
Best Time: The best time to visit the park is in the months between June and October as well, January to February for general wildlife viewing and lower rainfall.
High Season: December to March and July to October (Not busy)
Best Weather: June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tsavo East NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Hippo, Lion
Accommodation: Voi Safari Lodge
- A medium graded lodge sited within the Tsavo East National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This can be followed by an early morning game drive. Travel from Saltlick to have lunch at Taita wildlife lodge followed by an afternoon game drive where guests will have a chance to see big cats such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and Elephants. All the structures are constructed on silts and on this trip you might come face to face with the wild life. It has a water hole adjacent to the lodge rooms area and wild animals such as elephants often approach the proximity of the lodge.
Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park
Best Time: The best time to visit the park is in the months between June and October as well, January to February for general wildlife viewing and lower rainfall.
High Season: December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather: June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tsavo West NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo
Accommodation: Salt Lick Safari Lodge
- Taita Hills Wildlife Camp is a luxury lodge nestled in the Taita Hills of Kenya.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Proceed for an early morning game drive which will take you to the next accommodation facility, the Voyager Ziwani Tented Camp for lunch. The afternoon game drive opportunity to see hippos, crocodiles, etc gives you the opportunity to visit the local farm, dinner and overnight at the camp.
Main Destination: Tsavo West National Park
Accommodation: Voyager Ziwani Camp
- A mid-range tented camp providing accommodation with a view into Tsavo West National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast, drive to Amboseli arriving at Penety Amboseli resort in the afternoon. Take an afternoon game drive where you will chance to view the highest African snow-capped mountain – Mount Kilimanjaro The animals seen here include elephants, lion, leopards, and cheetahs. Accommodation: Banda: Overnight at the lodge. There is a room that tourists can rent in the lodge and it has a view of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Main Destination: Amboseli National Park
Best Time To Visit: June to October and January to February
High Season: December to March and July to October (Busy)
Best Weather: June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Amboseli NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo
Accommodation: Penety Amboseli Resort
- It’s a mid-range hotel situated approximately 15 Kilometers from the Amboseli National Park main entrance.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning after breakfast go for a game drive. Next, proceed to Mombasa while on the way have lunch then continue until you arrive in the evening.
Main Destination: Mombasa Beaches
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- Other accommodation arrangements can be met at an extra cost if needed.
- You will be transferred to 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 (As detailed under daily schedule section)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
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)
- • Other expenses: mementos, travel insurance, visa costs, and so on.
- • Imposition of taxes and/or park fees by the respective governments
FAQs
Below is a list of marshals parks that you will visit during this safari where you will meet different terrains and breathe taking wildlife.
- Tsavo East is characterized by large Savannah lands and the famous elephants with reddish coloration because of the red soil in the park. They will also be able to see lions, giraffes, buffaloes and different types of birds.
- This is something, which has been preserved at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, offering high stands with view of water features, which means you can watch elephants, zebras, and many other animals at close quarters.
- Tsavo West has slopes, Mzima Springs, which has hippos and crocodiles, and features volcanic formations.
- Amboseli National Park has large herds of elephants and the park’s scenery is captivating with Mount Kilimanjaro one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world. In the swamps which are seasonal, you can also find lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and flamingoes.
This safari comprises of wonderful game viewing, impressive landscape and scenery and first class accommodation.
The amount of time it takes to drive between these destinations depends on such factors as the road conditions and the time taken to make stops to take pictures.
- To get from Diani Beach to Tsavo East by car, it takes approximately 4- 5 hours when using the Mombasa route.
- It will take about 2-3hours drive from Tsavo East through other wildlife zones to get to Saltlick.
- The distance from Saltlick to Tsavo West is 1-2 hours depending on the number of animals that are to be seen along the way.
- The drive from Tsavo West to Amboseli takes approximately between 3-4 hours on a road that offers a scenic view of the savanna and a chance to come across some of the big animals.
- From Amboseli, getting back to Diani Beach normally takes about 6-7 hours on a safari.
It is important to note that the safari is actually punctuated through time by en-route activities including game viewing and scenic views.
This tour has mid-range accommodation which provides comfort and adventure in equal measures through the use of lodges as well as tented camps.
- To get there you can stay in Tsavo East, and this can either be luxurious accommodations or tented camps if you prefer.
- They include Salt Lick Safari Lodge, with its luxurious tree house-style rooms that enable you to watch animals at the waterhole from your verandah.
- Lodges in Tsavo West are scenic especially the views of the various natural springs that are around and Furthermore , some lodges at Tsavo West have got view of Mzima Springs.
- There are several lodges and camps in Amboseli that offer spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro ranging from the luxurious resort to eco-tented accommodations.
Every one of them is an opportunity to enjoy the comfort of a luxurious lodge while experiencing the excitement of the bushveld.
The timing of this trip depends on the visitors’ interests, be it fauna, flora, wildebeest’s migration, wildebeest’s calving season, migrating birds, or the high concentration of Wildebeest and zebras.
- June to October (Dry Season): It is easier to see animals against the background of water sources since vegetation is not very tall. This makes game drives easy since the roads are less challenging to access.
- November to May: During this time the vegetation is green; the tourist influx is relatively small. This is also the best time to go bird watching as many migratory birds are usually seen. However, not all roads will be easily traveled because they may be muddy after the heavy rains.
- January and February: These two months are dry and green and so ideal to take pictures.
The wildlife in the park is present throughout the year hence, there is always a perfect time to make a visit.
This safari caters for different activities in a bid to enhance the slaughtering experience.
- Safari activities to do include; Game drives in Tsavo East, Tsavo West , Saltlick and Amboseli to see elephants , lions , giraffes among others.
- A tour to Mzima Springs offers a view of hippos and crocodiles, and also provides an opportunity to see crystal clear water.
- Tours to the Maasai villages in Amboseli to visit the Maasai tribe that still lives in a traditional manner.
- There is so much bird watching especially in Amboseli that has wetlands and Tsavo with variance of ecosystems.
- Wildlife photography, especially a breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro in the background, in Amboseli.
This means that every day is set with a special schedule to enable tourists sample the best of these parks.
In order to organize the best safari, you need to pack the following items and more.
- Clothing: Casual and light simple toned clothing for while on game drives, warm jacket for early morning and late evening, comfortable walking shoes.
- Sanctuary: Eye gear, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunblock for the African sun.
- Camera and binoculars: These items are vital especially when it comes to wildlife and views of the beautiful sceneries.
- Personal items: Insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, and any necessary medications.
- Documents: Passport/ID, park entry passes (if any), travel insurance.
This way, you’ll be in a perfect stead to enjoy all the immensity and excitement of this safari.
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