A 4-day Kenya bush safari from Nairobi to Tsavo West and Amboseli national parks, with private 4x4 game drives, mid-range lodges, and iconic views of Mount Kilimanjaro across the border.
This 4-day Kenya bush safari takes you from Nairobi into two of the country’s classic wildlife destinations – Tsavo West and Amboseli national parks. It is a Kenyan safari (not Tanzania), travelling privately in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a professional English-speaking driver-guide, with comfortable mid-range lodges on a full-board basis while on safari.
In Tsavo West you stop at the Shetani lava flow and the crystal-clear Mzima Springs, home to hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife, before searching the vast wilderness for leopard and the occasional wild dog. The park’s rugged, greener landscape is a striking contrast to the open plains that follow.
Amboseli is famous for its big elephant herds and its unforgettable backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro rising just across the border in Tanzania. Game drives here bring elephants, lions, gazelles, and eland into view, with the mountain often revealing itself at dawn and dusk – a fitting finale before the return to Nairobi.
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, where you are met by an Absolutely Kili and Travel representative and transferred to your hotel (arranged by the client) for an overnight stay.
After an early breakfast, drive to Tsavo West National Park, stopping at the Shetani lava flow along the way. Visit the Mzima Springs to see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds, with a game drive en route to your lodge. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in search of leopard and the occasional wild dog, before dinner and overnight at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
After breakfast, drive to Amboseli National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and its backdrop of snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro across the border in Tanzania. Check in for lunch, then set out on an afternoon game drive in search of elephants, lions, gazelles, and eland, with magnificent mountain views weather permitting. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sopa Lodge.
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in Amboseli before driving back to Nairobi, arriving in the early afternoon. After lunch at a local restaurant, you are dropped at the airport for your onward flight or continued arrangements. This marks the end of the safari services.
Every day of this itinerary is tailor-made and can be shaped around your dates, pace and budget. When you are ready, our team handles every detail - you simply arrive and enjoy.
Yes – unless stated otherwise, our safaris are private departures for your party only, with your own driver-guide and 4×4 vehicle. You set the pace and can adjust game-drive times with your guide each day.
Your quote covers park and conservation fees, accommodation on the stated board basis, a professional English-speaking driver-guide, a private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, game drives per the itinerary, and drinking water in the vehicle. International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips and personal expenses are excluded.
Tanzania is a year-round destination. June to October offers classic dry-season game viewing; the green season (November to May) brings lush scenery, newborn animals and fewer crowds. The Great Migration moves through the Serengeti all year – tell us your dates and we will advise where the herds are likely to be.
Absolutely. Every itinerary is a starting point – we tailor the parks, pace, lodges and length to your interests and budget. Just let us know what you have in mind and we will build it around you.
Once you are happy with the plan we confirm availability and send a booking form and invoice. A deposit secures your dates, with the balance due before travel. We confirm exact amounts and payment options when you enquire.
Most visitors need a tourist visa for Tanzania (available online or on arrival) and a yellow-fever certificate if arriving from a risk country. We recommend consulting a travel clinic about malaria prevention and routine vaccinations well before departure.
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