Tsavo West & Amboseli Big Five Safari
Green hills and a rhino sanctuary at Tsavo West, then Amboseli's dense elephant herds beneath Kilimanjaro's snow-capped summit.
Two very different Big Five landscapes
Tsavo West is a vibrant canvas of green hills and springs, its watering holes drawing big cats, elephants and crocodiles. Amboseli trades that lushness for open plains and the towering, unmistakable form of Kilimanjaro.
Between the two, you'll have real chances at all of Africa's Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino - alongside a genuine on-foot walk at Mzima Springs.
How this page works: as you pick a package tier, choose your accommodation, and add optional experiences, your selections build a live Trip Summary near the bottom of the page - ready to send with your inquiry. Tap any hotel's photo or the eye icon for a closer look before you choose.
Your day-by-day itinerary
Tap a day below for the full schedule, your accommodation for the night, and any optional add-ons.
Nairobi → Tsavo West National Park
7:00am pickup on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, passing local homesteads and Maasai herdsmen tending their flocks. Tsavo West greets you with rolling hills, bush and riverine forest.
Lunch at your lodge, then out to track lion, elephant, zebra, buffalo and cheetah, with rich migratory birdlife throughout. We visit the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary, a 70 sq km (27 sq mi) reserve holding over 80 endangered black rhinos.
Choose Your Tsavo West Accommodation
📍 Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
Kilaguni Serena Lodge [dummy]
📍 Tsavo West National Park, Kenya
Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
Tsavo West → Amboseli National Park
An early game drive as the park wakes, followed by a visit to Mzima Springs - a spring-fed oasis of hippo, crocodile and exotic fish, one of the few spots where you can leave the jeep for a guided walk along the shore.
The short drive to Amboseli brings Kilimanjaro looming ever closer - a smaller, denser park where elephant spotting is said to be the best in the world. Lion, buffalo, zebra, cheetah, hyena, fox, jackal, monkey and baboon round out the sightings, with the mountain's peak sometimes clearing for dramatic photos.
Choose Your Amboseli Accommodation
📍 Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Amboseli Serena Lodge [dummy]
📍 Amboseli National Park, Kenya
Also available: Penety Resort, Hunter's Luxury Manor-Amboseli.
Also available: Oilepo Safari Lodge.
Also available: Tawi Lodge. Accommodations marked with a * attract a supplement - your tour consultant will advise on the value.
Amboseli → Nairobi
An early game drive with a possible clear view of Kilimanjaro's summit, then breakfast and a mid-morning drive for elephant, lion and cheetah before the final exit.
Back in Nairobi by late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel, residence or the airport - three days across two very different landscapes, and a real shot at seeing all of the Big Five.
Everything handled, nothing hidden
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, Nairobi airport/hotel pickup and drop-off, your choice of economy/comfort/luxury lodges or tented camps, an experienced English-speaking driver-guide, bottled water, park entrance fees, all game drives, all meals on safari, government taxes, and Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover.
Not included: bottled/soft drinks beyond water, items of a personal nature, and tips. Salt Lick Safari Lodge carries an additional $40 per person per night sanctuary fee.
Request a Tailored QuotePer person, sharing a double/twin en-suite room
All safari prices are listed by season, number of persons and comfort tier. Pick a package tier below to add its price to your Trip Summary.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,330 | $1,460 | $1,565 |
| 2 persons | $880 | $960 | $1,010 |
| 3 persons | $755 | $835 | $885 |
| 4 persons | $690 | $770 | $820 |
| 5 persons | $655 | $730 | $785 |
| 6-7 persons | $630 | $705 | $760 |
| Single Room Supplement | $65 | $120 | $175 |
Shoulder season: 3 Jan – 31 Mar, and 1 Nov – 22 Dec.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,455 | $1,590 | $1,740 |
| 2 persons | $950 | $1,030 | $1,110 |
| 3 persons | $805 | $885 | $970 |
| 4 persons | $730 | $810 | $900 |
| 5 persons | $690 | $770 | $855 |
| 6-7 persons | $660 | $740 | $825 |
| Single Room Supplement | $75 | $130 | $195 |
Peak season: 16 June – 31 Oct, and 23 Dec – 2 Jan. Christmas and festive supplements apply on selected hotels.
| Group Size | Economy | Comfort | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person (solo) | $1,200 | $1,280 | $1,415 |
| 2 persons | $805 | $865 | $920 |
| 3 persons | $690 | $750 | $810 |
| 4 persons | $630 | $690 | $750 |
| 5 persons | $600 | $660 | $715 |
| 6-7 persons | $575 | $635 | $690 |
| Single Room Supplement | $50 | $70 | $145 |
Low season: 1 Apr – 15 June. Easter supplements apply on selected hotels over the Easter weekend.
Easter Supplement: $35/$45/$80 for Economy/Comfort/Luxury (per person per night). Christmas/New Year Supplement (Dec 25, 26, 31, Jan 1): $35/$45/$80 for Economy/Comfort/Luxury (per person per night). Children under 3: free. Children 3-11: 75% of adult rate.
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Kilaguni Serena Lodge [dummy]
[Dummy description] Set with a waterhole in the foreground and Mount Kilimanjaro on the horizon (weather permitting), this lodge sits close to Mzima Springs and the Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary.
Use the tier tabs above to browse other tiers at this location. Final hotel assignment confirmed by your travel consultant at booking.
Amboseli Serena Lodge [dummy]
[Dummy description] Designed in the style of a traditional Maasai manyatta, with unobstructed Kilimanjaro views right on the elephants' daily migration path between swamp and woodland.
Use the tier tabs above to browse other tiers at this location. Final hotel assignment confirmed by your travel consultant at booking.
Final hotel details, photos and descriptions will be confirmed by your travel consultant at booking.