Safari Overview
This 6-day Kenya safari from Mombasa or Diani takes you through Taita Wildlife Sanctuary, Ziwani, Amboseli, Tsavo West, and Tsavo East—each offering unique landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Stay at the iconic Salt Lick Lodge, enjoy walking safaris and night drives in Ziwani, and witness Amboseli’s elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore Tsavo West’s volcanic terrain and the crystal-clear Mzima Springs, then roam Tsavo East’s red-dust plains before returning to the coast with lasting memories of Kenya’s wild beauty.
Tour Highlights
- Enjoy scenic views of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain, surrounded by lush forests, rivers, and cool highland landscapes.
- Witness spectacular savannah landscapes and abundant predators including lions, cheetahs, and leopards in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro while exploring Amboseli National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and open plains.
- Travel through Kenya’s changing landscapes including savannah plains, highlands, acacia woodlands, volcanic terrain, and semi-arid regions.
- Opportunities to spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, hyenas, and hundreds of bird species.
- Explore the rugged wilderness of Tsavo West National Park featuring volcanic landscapes, lava flows, Mzima Springs, and rich wildlife.
- Stay at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, built on elevated stilts with panoramic views of busy wildlife waterholes.
- Excellent opportunities to observe wildlife up close directly from the lodge’s viewing decks and underground hideouts.
- Venture into the vast wilderness of Tsavo East National Park, famous for its red elephants, dramatic landscapes, and diverse wildlife.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa or Diani to Taita Wildlife Sanctuary
Begin your 6-day Amboseli safari with an early departure from Mombasa or Diani, heading straight into the wilds of Taita Wildlife Sanctuary.
Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive through the sanctuary’s scenic terrain.
Afterward, savor lunch at Taita Hills Safari Lodge proceed with game drive and check in at the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where elevated stilted rooms provide panoramic views of the waterhole—a perfect spot to witness wildlife gathering as night falls.
Enjoy afternoon game drive till sunset with dinner and overnight stay at Salt Lick Safari Lodge.
Destinations: Mombasa , Diani Beach , Taita Wildlife Sanctuary
Accommodations: Taita Hills Safari Lodge, Salt Lick Safari Lodge
Day 2: Salt Lick Safari Lodge to Ziwani
Begin the day with a serene early morning game drive, capturing the golden light and wildlife in motion.
After breakfast, depart Salt Lick and journey toward the enchanting Ziwani region.
Upon arrival, enjoy a hearty lunch at Voyager Ziwani Camp nestled beside a hippo-rich lake.
In the afternoon, immerse yourself in a guided walking safari followed by a thrilling night game drive from 7PM before dinner, offering a rare glimpse into nocturnal wildlife.
After dinner, enjoy your overnight stay at Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp under a sky blanketed in stars.
Destinations: Ziwani
Accommodations: Voyager Ziwani Camp
Day 3: Ziwani to Amboseli
After breakfast, journey onward to the legendary Amboseli National Park, where vast plains stretch beneath the towering majesty of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Arrive in time for a delicious lunch at Oilepo Safari Camp, your serene haven nestled in the heart of the park.
Later, set out on an afternoon game drive, with opportunities to witness iconic elephant herds, lions, and other wildlife framed against Africa’s highest peak.
As the sun dips low, return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay at Oilepo Safari Camp.
Destinations: Amboseli National Park , Mount Kilimanjaro
Accommodations: Oilepo Safari Camp
Day 4: Amboseli to Tsavo West National Park
Begin your day 4 with a breakfast followed by a last game drive in Amboseli, capturing the golden sunrise and possibly a final glimpse of elephants beneath Kilimanjaro.
Journey westward to Tsavo West National Park, known for its volcanic terrain and lush springs.
Visit the enchanting Mzima Springs, where crystal-clear waters reveal hippos, crocodiles, and schools of fish through an underwater viewing chamber.
In the afternoon, delve deeper into Tsavo’s dramatic landscapes on a scenic game drive.
Dinner and overnight at the elegant Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge.
Destinations: Tsavo West National Park , Mzima Springs
Accommodations: Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: Tsavo West to Tsavo East
After breakfast at Kilaguni Serena Lodge, journey from Tsavo West to the vast plains of Tsavo East National Park.
Upon arrival, enjoy a mid-morning game drive in search of red-dust elephants, lions, and other iconic wildlife.
After lunch at Sentrim Tahri Camp, continue your adventure with an afternoon game drive that stretches into the golden sunset.
Return for dinner and an overnight stay at the camp.
Destinations: Tsavo East National Park
Accommodations: Sentrim Tahri Camp
Day 6: Tsavo East to Mombasa or Diani Beach
After your early morning breakfast, embark on a final game drive across the red-dusted plains of Tsavo East, keeping an eye out for its famed elephants and last glimpses of the untamed beauty.
Exit the park, lunch, then begin your return journey to Mombasa or Diani Beach, carrying with you vivid memories and the quiet thrill of six days immersed in Kenya’s majestic wilderness.
Destinations: Tsavo East National Park , Mombasa , Diani Beach
Price Includes
- WiFi in the safari vehicle
- 4x4 Toyota minibus with a pop-up roof or safari Jeep
- Experienced driver-guide
- All park fees
- Full-board accommodation in lodges and camps
- Fresh bottled water or a water dispenser fitted in the vehicle during game drives
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Drinks during meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your driver/guide
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Visits to local Maasai or Samburu villages