TOUR DESCRIPTION
Amboseli National Park is 392 km2 in size at the core of an 8,000 km2 ecosystem that spreads across the Kenya-Tanzania border. The park offers some of the best opportunities to see African wildlife and is home to many species, including African bush elephants, Cape buffaloes, impala, East African lions, cheetahs, spotted hyenas, Maasai giraffes, plains zebras and blue wildebeest among other African animals. It is famous for being the best place in the world to get close to free-ranging elephants.
Tsavo National Park is one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya. The park is divided into east and west sections. It is known for bird life and for its large mammal’s e.g. black rhino, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, hippo and Maasai lion. There are also other smaller animals that can be spotted in the park, such as the bush baby, hartebeest, lesser kudu and Maasai giraffe.
Day 1: Mombasa/ Diani – Tsavo East National Park.
Pick up from your hotel early in the morning at 6:30 am, and drive to Tsavo East National Park through Bachuma gate. Start game drive immediately, until Lunch time; proceed to the lodge for lunch as well as check-in. Afternoon game drive searching for the big Five. Tsavo East National Park is located 333 km from Nairobi and approximately 160 Km from Mombasa; it is one of the largest national parks in Kenya. Some of the popular destinations within the park include the Mudanda Rock; you can view a variety of animals at this park, which includes; elephant, lion, leopard, waterbuck, kudu, gerenuk, zebra and Aruba Hunter’s hartebeest. You will also observe the large herds of red elephants- they glow red due to red dust of Tsavo. There are also about 500 species of birds, including the ostrich, and migratory birds like kestrels and buzzards. Dinner and overnight at the Camp or Lodge, (Lunch & Dinner).
Day 2: Tsavo East National Park- Amboseli National Park.
Early morning breakfast then depart for Amboseli National Park; on arrival, make a game drive en route to the camp. Relax until 16:00 hrs time for the afternoon game viewing. This park is the home of Elephants, Wildebeest (Gnu), Buffalos, Gazelles, Lions, Cheetahs, monkey families and rare bird species. In the early evening, the clouds clear, exposing the snow –capped dome of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the Camp or Lodge, (Full Board).
Day 3: Amboseli National Park – Mombasa/Diani
Morning game drives before breakfast then proceed for the last game drive en route to Bachuma Restaurant for lunch. After lunch drive to Mombasa or Diani, arriving in the early evening, (Breakfast & Lunch).
Above Itinerary includes:
- 3 Days Tsavo East and Amboseli Safari (2 Nights) ; Meal Plan As Per Itinerary
- Park Entrance Fees, Accommodations as per above itinerary, Transport, game drives and drinking water while on board our safari Van/Jeep.
- All Government taxes and levies.
- Drive in a Safari Van or Jeep with English speaking Tour driver/guide.
Excludes:
- Drinks at the lodges, Maasai Village fees, tips and things of personal nature.