3-Day Tsavo East Tsavo West & Amboseli Private Safari
This 3-day safari delivers an intense and rewarding immersion into Kenya’s most iconic southern wilderness circuits, combining the elephant-dominated plains of Amboseli National Park with the vast savannahs of Tsavo East National Park and the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West National Park. Despite its compact duration, the experience offers remarkable ecological diversity and outstanding wildlife encounters.
The journey moves through contrasting terrains — open plains beneath the towering backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro, red-earth savannahs dotted with baobabs, and rugged hills shaped by ancient lava flows. Game drives provide opportunities to observe large elephant herds, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, antelope species, and prolific birdlife. Tsavo’s famous red-dusted elephants, Amboseli’s iconic tuskers, and the scenic springs and escarpments of Tsavo West create a dynamic and ever-changing safari atmosphere.
With five nights allowing comfortable pacing between locations, the safari balances immersive wildlife viewing with scenic transitions across Kenya’s southern circuit. It is ideal for travelers seeking a short yet comprehensive adventure — one that captures the essence of Kenya’s classic safari landscapes within a focused and memorable timeframe.
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The group arrives at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Participants are met by a representative of PK Adventure and transferred to a hotel in Nairobi.
Note: The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup at 6:00 AM (or your preferred time) by your Marula Horizon Safaris representative, who will meet and greet you at your Nairobi hotel or the airport. You’ll head south toward Tsavo East National Park, enjoying a scenic drive with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge between 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM. In the afternoon, embark on a guided game drive from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM, exploring the park’s vast savannahs and spotting red-dust elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Man Eaters Lodge or similar, with upgrades available upon request
After an early morning breakfast, you will depart at 6:00 AM for a full-day guided game drive in Tsavo West National Park, continuing until approximately 3:00 PM. This day is dedicated to exploring the park’s dramatic landscapes, including rolling hills, volcanic formations, open plains, and lush riverine areas.
During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, and a wide variety of birdlife. You will also visit key attractions such as Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters reveal hippos and crocodiles, offering a unique wildlife viewing experience.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a designated scenic site within the park.
In the afternoon, you will depart Tsavo West and drive toward the Amboseli region. Upon arrival at Little Amanya Camp, you will check in, freshen up, and relax in the serene wilderness surroundings.
Dinner and an overnight stay at the camp, as you prepare for the next day’s safari experience.
After breakfast, you will check out with a packed lunch and depart at 6:00 AM for a morning guided game drive in Amboseli National Park, continuing until approximately 12:00 PM. Enjoy your final wildlife encounters across the park’s vast open plains, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, and a wide variety of wildlife.
Around midday, you will stop at a designated picnic site within the park to enjoy your packed lunch. Thereafter, you will exit the park and proceed to a Maasai cultural village for an enriching cultural experience, where you will learn about traditional Maasai customs, lifestyle, and heritage.
After the village visit, you will continue your journey toward your preferred destination — Nairobi, Diani Beach, or Mombasa — with drop-off at the original pick-up point as agreed.
Kindly note that any change in drop-off location or detour to a different destination other than the original pick-up point will attract an additional fee.
Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport.
Note: Hotel check-out is at 10:00 AM. In case you need a late check-out before your evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay for an extra fee. Let your manager know in advance if you need a late check-out.
Please Note:
- By default our tours include shared accommodation in twin/double rooms, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Single supplement is available upon request. Please refer to the program to see your accommodation arrangements
- Moshi and Arusha-based accommodations usually include breakfast only, unless requested and agreed otherwise. Please refer to the program to see your meal plans on each night
- Most safari lodges usually do not include tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks not to have you overpay for beverages you don’t need. You will be able to order and pay for drinks at the hotels’ restaurants
- Tented lodges are the most common type of accommodation in savannah. Many of them work on solar energy. This sometimes means bucket showers, limited wi-fi and no hair dryers, all in an effort to reduce environmental impact. We encourage you to do some basic research on the accommodations in your program to ensure the safari matches your travel style
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Departure Dates
Apart from grouped scheduled safaris, tour starting dates are flexible. You can choose when to start and how long to spend on each park depending on your interest.
Our team is available to provide assistance on scheduling, advice and suggestions.