Tsavo East Big Game Day Safari
A red-earth wilderness of lion, elephant and buffalo, reached in a scenic 2.5-hour drive from the coast — the Kenyan bush in a single day.
Big Game Safari
Tsavo West & Amboseli Kilimanjaro Safari
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Group Size
2–6 guests per vehicle
Difficulty
Easy–Moderate (long driving days)
Best Time
Jun–Oct & Dec–Feb for clearest Kilimanjaro views
About This Experience
For travellers who want the full safari experience beyond a single day trip, this three-day escape combines two legendary parks. Tsavo West offers dramatic volcanic scenery, the crystal-clear Mzima Springs (where hippo and crocodile can be observed underwater through a submerged viewing chamber) and excellent game viewing across rolling hills. From there, cross into Amboseli National Park — famed above all else for its enormous free-ranging elephant herds photographed against the towering, snow-capped backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear mornings. Nights are spent at comfortable lodges within reach of both parks, with morning and afternoon game drives structured around the golden light and peak animal activity.
Highlights
Two full national parks across three days
Underwater hippo & fish viewing at Mzima Springs
Iconic elephant-herd views beneath Mt Kilimanjaro
Comfortable en-suite lodge accommodation, 2 nights
All game drives in a private pop-up-roof 4x4
Locations Visited
Tsavo West National Park
Mzima Springs
Amboseli National Park
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Coast to Tsavo West
Early departure from Watamu/Malindi driving inland to Tsavo West National Park. Afternoon game drive through the Shetani lava flows and rolling savannah, watching for lion, giraffe and buffalo, before checking into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2 — Mzima Springs to Amboseli
Morning visit to Mzima Springs to view hippo and fish through the underwater observation chamber, then a scenic drive across the Chyulu Hills to Amboseli National Park. Afternoon game drive across the open plains as elephant herds move against the Kilimanjaro backdrop, followed by dinner and overnight at your Amboseli lodge.
Day 3 — Dawn Game Drive & Return
Rise early for the clearest Kilimanjaro views and the most active wildlife hours, with a final game drive through Amboseli's swamps and plains. After breakfast, begin the return journey to the coast, arriving in the evening.
What's Included
- Return transfers from the coast
- All park entry & conservation fees
- 2 nights lodge accommodation, en-suite
- All meals as per itinerary (full board)
- 4x4 safari vehicle, driver-guide & fuel
- Bottled water on all game drives
Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Travel insurance
- Optional hot-air balloon safari over Amboseli
Need a fully custom quote — different group size, luxury upgrade, or added nights? Contact our team and we'll tailor it.
Roughly 6–7 hours to Tsavo West, broken by stops; the itinerary is paced to make the driving days comfortable rather than rushed.
Yes — we regularly tailor this into a 2-night or 4-night version, or link it into our Coastal Wonders combo itinerary.
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