5 Days/ 4 Nights Amboseli & Tsavo National Park Safaris
(5 Days/ 4 Nights Masai Mara & Lake Nakuru Safari explores two major parks...the famous Amboseli National Park and Tsavo National Park in 5 Days and 4 Nights. This trip starts and ends in Nairobi or Mombasa)
Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Amboseli National Park
Drive across the Athi plains home of the proud Masai tribe, to Amboseli National Park arriving in time for lunch. An afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive is planned.
In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and the elusive leopard, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Oltukai Lodge
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Amboseli National Park
Amboseli is big game country: Elephant, Antelope, Zebra, Wildebeest, Buffalo and Giraffe. Two game runs are planned today, both which will introduce you to the intense beauty and drama that fill each day here.
Predators stalk the herds of grazing animals, recreating the age-old drama of life and death under the African sun, in a setting so lushly beautiful. We return to our lodge or cozy Camp for a steaming bath, cocktails and a sumptuous dinner.
Overnight at Amboseli Serena Lodge or Amboseli Sopa Lodge or Oltukai Lodge
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Amboseli - Drive to Tsavo West National Park
Today we enjoy a game drive to the secluded heart of big game country. In addition to elephant, antelope, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and lions, nearly every vista within the park is framed by majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Breakfast at the lodge; optional visit to a Masai Village and depart for Tsavo West National Park.
After check-in and lunch, an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive in this vast Park is planned. Tsavo West National Park covers 20,808sq km (8,034sq miles), The Park comprises a diversity of habitats, open plains alternating with savannah bush and semi-desert scrub; acacia woodlands; rocky ridges and outcrops.
With a permanent water source, the park is virtually guaranteed enormous herds and excellent game viewing including cheetah, lion, leopard and hyena and a herd of over 3,500 Elephants.
Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Ngulia Lodge or Voyager Safari Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 4: Explore Tsavo West National Park
Two game drives are scheduled for this day. The extensive diverse habitats offer ideal area to search for pride of lions, buffaloes, cheetahs, giraffe, zebras, hippos and wildebeests. The Park is a vast expansion of African savanna with a more diverse array of habitats which include open plains, semi desert scrub, woodland, Chyulu Hills and rock outcrops.
It’s famous for the Red Elephants, Oryx, and Gerenuk among other mammal’s species and bird life. Other notable features include Mzima Springs which are water source for Mombasa Town, Shetani Lava Flow and Ash cones, which is an example of recent volcanic eruption. Movie the Ghost and the Darkness was shot here.
Overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge or Ngulia Lodge or Voyager Safari Camp
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 5: Tsavo – Drive to Nairobi
After an early morning ‘Spice’ game drive and breakfast, depart for your return journey to Nairobi arriving early afternoon. As our adventure comes to a close, enjoy the sights and attractions of Nairobi the city in the sun on your own.
Meal Plan {Breakfast}
Notes
Include:
* 7 Extensive Game drives
* Pre–tour itinerary document
* All meals included while on safari
* All applicable Game Park entrance fees
* Guaranteed window seating with open top
* Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water
* Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari
* Finest accommodations in Amboseli National Park and Tsavo National Park
* Round trip transport from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park and Tsavo National Park
* Multi-lingual Professional Safari Guide/ Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request)
Exclude:
* International Airfare
* A visit to a Masai Village
* Accommodations in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver guide
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps and airports
* Membership in Flying Doctors Society – Emergency air rescue
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning (cost per person is 450 US Dollars), Nature walks etc
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary