5 DAYS WATAMU-TSAVO - TAITA HILLS PRIVATE SANTUARY - AMBOSELI - NAIROBI

Your safari begins at the sprawling red-dusted plains of Tsavo East national park where we’ll be tracking the large game of this rugged environment. Amboseli National Park is a haven for free-ranging elephants and other wildlife, framed by Africa’s tallest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro.

We’ll view endangered black and white rhinos at the specially protected sanctuary in Lake Nakuru national park and follow the trails, looking for the Big Five. When not tracking lions, we’ll take a break at the lake for the awesome birdlife here, including bright fuchsia flamingos. Then we’ll round out our safari at the most popular wildlife park in Kenya, the greatest Masai Mara national reserve, where thousands of animals move over this exceptional place.

 

Tour Highlights

·         Go dolphin spotting at Watamu Bay and Marine Park

·         Sail over coral reefs in a glass-bottomed boat and sea colorful marine life

·         Snorkel near the coral and hopefully get close to sea turtles

·         Swim in the crystal clear waters and relax on white sandy beaches

·         Take a guided canoe ride deep into the Sudi Island mangroves (optional cost)

·         Visit Amboseli, Tsavo East, and Tsavo West National Parks

·         See native African wildlife including hippos, lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and more

·         Admire breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro's snow-capped peaks

·         Enjoy accommodation for 4-nights and enjoy the most delicious meals while on safari

 

 

DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1: FROM WATAMU / MALINDI/DIANI / MOMBASA TO TSAVO N.P

 

Your driver/guide will pick you up from your Kenya coast beach resort or hotel for your safari journey. Depending on stay we’ll take the Malindi-Mariakani Road and then the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway to Tsavo East.

The approximately 3-hour drive will be on a smooth scenic view with refreshment stops along the way. Arrive at your lodge for Lunch, afternoon game drive, returning back to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Characterized by semiarid grasslands and savannah where wildlife species can be seen, Tsavo East national park boasts as the home of the man eaters lions which came to be known as above when two mane less lions attacked construction workers during the construction of the railway passing through the national park. These lions are among the attractions that tourists visiting this national park are interested in seeing as they explore the destination.

 

Main Destination: Tsavo East National park

Activities: Afternoon game drive, wildlife sighting, optional tours, excursions and photography

Accommodation: Ashnil Aruba camp | Voi wildlife Lodge | similar

Mid-range 3/4 Star rated safari lodges located inside or adjacent to Tsavo East national park.

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 2:  TSAVO EAST | TAITA HILLS PRIVATE SANTUARY 

After breakfast, enroute game drive in Tsavo East as we head to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private game reserve located at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro on the eastern edge of the southern Tsavo West National Park. Here you can still admire the up to 2200m high range of the Taita Hills covered with rain/mist forests while on safari. The landscape is characterized by savannah with bushes and rock formations. Saltlick safari Lodge is one of our favorites among the lodges around Tsavo National Park. The unusual design stands out from afar, as the entire lodge is on stilts and connected by wooden bridges, allowing you to watch the nearby waterhole from the entire hotel complex. Here we have been able to observe so many animals, especially elephants and zebras, even very close to the water ditch right next to the lodge. A unique experience! In the afternoon we go on another game drive in search of elephants, buffalos, zebras, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards and many birds. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination: Taita Hills Private Sanctuary

Activities: Afternoon game drive, wildlife sighting, optional tours, excursions and photography

Accommodation: Saltlick safari Lodge| Taita Hills wildlife Lodge | similar

Mid-range 3/4 Star rated safari lodges located inside Taita hills sanctuary

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 3: TAITA HILLS SANTUARY  | TSAVO WEST N.P

We’ll be up with the birds and hopefully the wildlife as well, as we head out early on our first game drive of the day. Your guide may bring you by some of the park’s better-known watering holes, where you’ll witness the animals on an early morning sojourn. We set out and off to Tsavo west national park , one of its kind among the wildlife viewing destinations to see the various wildlife species which includes rhinos, hippos, elephants, buffalos, leopards, lions, hartebeests, impalas, elands, fringe eyed oryx, giraffes, kudu among others. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and afternoon game drive. Visit Mzima springs which is known to have clear water where hippos and crocodiles laze. The springs are a source of water for the wildlife species which graze around the savannah plains. The trees which surround the springs are home to vervet monkeys which feed on the fruits from the date trees, raffia palms, waterberrys and figs. A variety of bird species can also be seen in the trees around the Mzima springs. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

 

Main Destination: Tsavo West National park

Activities: Afternoon game drive, wildlife sighting, excursions and photography

Accommodation: Kilaguni Serena safari Lodge | Ngulia wildlife Lodge | similar

Mid-luxury 4/5 Star rated safari lodges located inside Tsavo west n,p

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 4: TSAVO WEST N.P | AMBOSELI N.P 

After breakfast, we’re off to Mt. Kilimanjaro and neighboring Amboseli Park. We’ll freshen up at our accommodations and enjoy a late afternoon game drive. There’s much to see in this park, including great herds of elephants marching in stately procession before the mighty mountain.

Time permitting; you can also partake of an optional visit to the local Maasai tribe to learn up close about their culture and lifestyle. Just ask your guide to make arrangements.

 

Main Destination: Amboseli National park

Activities: Afternoon game drive, wildlife sighting, excursions and photography

Accommodation: Amboseli Serena safari Lodge | Oltukai Lodge | similar

Mid-luxury 4/5 Star rated safari lodges located inside Tsavo west n,p

Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Drinks not included)

Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

 

DAY 5:  AMBOSELI | NAIROBI | DEPARTURE

 

We’ll be up early to view Kilimanjaro – this is the best time to view its snow-capped peak when the cloud covering gives way to present the mountain in all its glory. Leaving the park, we’ll take a last look at its scenic beauty and any wildlife we spot as we depart. We’ve got a big scenic drive inside the park on our way back to Nairobi , Drop off at your pre-booked accommodation for overnight or transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

 

 

                                      SEASONS & PRICING 

TRAVEL DATES / SEASON	PRICE PER PERSON SHARING	PRICE PER PERSON SHARING
HIGH SEASON	MINI-VAN	4X4 JEEP
02.JANUARY – 31.MARCH & 01.NOVEMBER|23.DECEMBER
	USD  1,110	USD  1,260
LOW SEASON	USD  980	USD  1,150
01.APRIL – 30TH JUNE
PEAK SEASON
01.JULY – 31 OCTOBER	USD 1,175	USD 1,370

 

Child policy:

·         Children staying and sharing with 1 or 2 paying adults: 0-3 years (free\ no charge) (Maximum 2 children per room) 

·         4-12 – each child pays 50% Single Room rate where applicable (i.e.2 adults & 1-2 children, each child to pay 50% of per person rate equivalent or 1 adult. Extra charges may apply for rollaway beds requested

·         13 -17 Years and above they are considered Young adults and pays 75% of the adult rate

Included

·         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

·         Round-trip airport transfer

·         Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

·         Drinking water (On all days)

Excluded

·         International flights (From/to home)

·         Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

·         Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

·         Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

·         Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

·         Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Low Season: April - June

· Bookings cancelled 45 days prior to the excursion will not be charged for.

· Bookings cancelled 30 to 45 days prior to the excursion will be charged 25%

· Bookings cancelled 20 to 30 days prior to the excursion will be charged 50%

· Bookings cancelled below 20 days prior to the excursion will be charged 100%

High Season: Jan- March – July - October

 · Bookings cancelled 60 days prior to the excursion will not be charged for.

 · Bookings cancelled 45 to 60 days prior to the excursion will be charged 50%

      · Bookings cancelled below 30 days prior to the excursion will be charged 100%