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Private safari journey · Kenya

5-Day Luxury Safari in Kenya’s Amboseli and Tsavo West

Combine elephant viewing in Amboseli with a stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, overlooking a waterhole in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Duration
5 days
5 stops
Stays
3 stays
Guide price
From US$1,243
per person
Best for
Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This tour takes us to Amboseli National Park where you get up close to wild elephants, rich wildlife and birdlife. You then proceed to Tsavo West National Park which is known for its birdlife, large mammals and natural springs. We then take you to Salt Lick Safari Lodge which is one of Kenya’s flagship lodges, famed for being among the "world’s most-photographed lodges". It is set in Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary overlooking a waterhole. Your drop-off point will be at the Kenyan Coast.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof minivan
  • Getting around: pop-up roof minivan International flights are booked separately A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 5 years

Availability

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Check the listed stays for your travel dates. We’ll confirm the final arrangements before booking.

Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

Route

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Day by day

Your itinerary

01Day 1

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli - Approximately 250km (5 hours drive)

Depart for the Amboseli National Park via the Nairobi-Mombasa Road. The morning drive is via a typical African savannah country dotted with local homesteads and colorful Maasai herdsmen grazing their cattle. Arrive in time for lunch and later venture into the park for the scheduled afternoon game-viewing drive. You will spot the many herds of elephants up close in the park - a little wonder why the park is the best place in Africa to spot such herds. The park is also home to many other species such as the Cape buffalo, impala, lion, cheetah, spotted hyena, Maasai giraffe, zebra and blue wildebeest among other African animals. The birdlife is also abundant with both large and small species. Weather permitting, Amboseli National Park offers a beautiful vista of the scenic snow-capped Mt. Kilimanjaro which makes it a perfect site for photography. It is the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinks not included
02Day 2

Day 2

Amboseli National Park

You have another day to enjoy a full-day game-viewing extravaganza in Amboseli. With its reputation for active elephant sightings, it’s easy to spot them roaming the plains in the morning and evening. During much of the day, you can observe them splashing and foraging in Ol Okenya Swamp. We will also stop at the Observation Hill to view the sprawling, breathtaking view of Amboseli. You may opt to have the full-day game drive, otherwise you can also choose to do the game drives in separate successions so that you may have a chance to enjoy the lodge facilities. The driver-guide will be readily available to discuss your daily activities as per your preferences, including an optional visit to a Maasai village (at an extra cost). Every safari is different according to your wishes, likes and expectations. Just let us know how you would like to customize your special journey. Dinner and overnight will be at the lodge.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Amboseli NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
03Day 3

Day 3

Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park - Approximately 110km (2 hours drive)

Have an early breakfast and then check out and proceed to Tsavo West National Park. The park is commonly known as the “Land of Lava, Springs, Man-Eaters & Magical Sunsets”. From the sight of 50 million gallons of crystal-clear water gushing out from the under-parched lava rock that is the Mzima Springs to the Shetani lava flows, Tsavo West is a beautiful, rugged wilderness. The savannah ecosystem comprises of open grasslands, scrublands, acacia woodlands, belts of riverine vegetation and rocky ridges including the Poacher's Lookout where visitors can see the teeming herds in the plains below. Tsavo West offers some of the most magnificent game viewing in the world. The attractions include elephant, rhino, hippo, lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, and diverse plant and bird species including the threatened corncrake and near-threatened Basra reed warbler. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive. Later, return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Tsavo West NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
04Day 4

Day 4

Tsavo West to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary - Approximately 130km (2 hours 30 minutes drive)

After breakfast, you will depart with an en-route game-viewing drive for Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary hosts over 50 large mammals that include elephants, zebras, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, varied antelopes and an array of over 390 bird species. Your stay will be at Salt Lick Safari Lodge, a favorite amongst many travelers. The lodge overlooks a waterhole and is linked by suspended walkways. At night, the waterholes are floodlit, ensuring that you enjoy an uninterrupted view of the numerous animals quenching their thirst. The elevated restaurant, and the bar a level higher, also offer stunning views of the sanctuary and are the ideal vantage points to view the wildlife. The neighbouring Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa has a museum that displays some of the World War 1 memorabilia as part of the rich history of Taita Taveta County. Arrive in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive, returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Taita Hills WS
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
05Day 5

Day 5

Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to drop-off at Kenyan Coast - Approximately 200km (4-5 hours drive)

After breakfast, we exit the sanctuary with game viewing en-route and proceed to drop you off at Mombasa or Diani. Your beach holiday can be arranged separately, so do let us know accordingly while booking this safari and we will be glad to guide you. Arrival will be in the late afternoon. Please note drop off to Watamu or Malindi will attract an extra fee of $100 on the total safari package.
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Stays

Where you will stay

Accommodation is subject to confirmation for your dates.

What’s included

The exact inclusion list is confirmed for your dates before you commit.

Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All Taxes/VAT
  7. Roundtrip airport transfer
  8. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 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)
  • Drinks

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From

US$1,243

per person

Guide price

US$1,909 per person

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Journey pace

3 stays

4 nights across 5 days.

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Listing updated

28 Aug 2026

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