5-Day Tsavo East, Amboseli & Naivasha Safari from Mombasa

About this tour

Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East National Park

 Your safari begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Mombasa in a comfortable safari van with an openable pop-up roof for excellent game viewing. Drive to Tsavo East, entering through Bachuma Gate and begin your first game drive immediately upon entry. Tsavo East is famous for its vast savannah plains and the iconic red elephants, colored by the park’s distinctive red soil. Expect to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. Visit Aruba Dam, a popular wildlife gathering point. Proceed to your lodge for check-in, lunch, and relaxation. Accommodation options may include: Voi Safari Lodge Ashnil Aruba Lodge Enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

 Day 2: Tsavo East to Amboseli National Park

After breakfast, depart Tsavo East with a short en-route game drive as you head toward Amboseli National Park. Arrive in Amboseli and begin a game drive across the open plains, famous for large elephant herds and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest peak. Wildlife here includes elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife around the swamps. Check in at your lodge for lunch and relaxation.  Enjoy an afternoon game drive before dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Amboseli to Lake Naivasha

After an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart Amboseli and travel north through scenic landscapes toward the Great Rift Valley. Arrive at Lake Naivasha in time for lunch and check-in at your lodge.  In the afternoon, enjoy optional activities such as a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, where you may see hippos and a variety of birdlife, or a walking safari at Crescent Island Game Sanctuary, where you can walk among giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

 Day 4: Lake Naivasha Exploration

Spend the day exploring the Naivasha region.  visit Hell's Gate National Park, known for its dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal features. Activities here include guided walks or cycling safaris among wildlife such as zebras, buffaloes, and gazelles. Alternatively, enjoy a relaxed day at your lodge surrounded by nature and birdlife. Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.

Day 5: Return Journey To Nairobi

After breakfast, begin your onward journey to Nairobi with a drop at a Nairobi Hotel or Airport.

Reflect on five incredible days of diverse landscapes -from Tsavo’s red plains to Amboseli’s Kilimanjaro backdrop and the tranquil waters of Lake Naivasha.