Quick Facts
| Duration | 3 days, 2 nights |
|---|---|
| Start / End | Nairobi (JKIA or hotel pickup); can end at Mombasa/Diani on request |
| Parks Covered | Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli National Park |
| Style | Private safari — your own vehicle and guide |
| Vehicle | Private 4x4 Land Cruiser |
| Group Size | Private safari, 2–6 people per vehicle |
| Price From | USD 590–980 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing) |
| Best For | First-time visitors, short-stay travellers, coastal stopovers before Diani/Mombasa |
This 3-day safari links Kenya's two Tsavo parks and Amboseli in one loop from Nairobi. It's built for travellers with limited time who still want three distinct ecosystems: Tsavo East's red-dust plains, Tsavo West's volcanic hills and Mzima Springs, and Amboseli's elephant herds under Mount Kilimanjaro.
Three parks in three days is a fast pace — driving between parks takes 3–5 hours a day. If you prefer a slower circuit with more game-drive time per park, our 4-Day Tsavo West, Amboseli & Tsavo East safari covers the same route with an extra night.
Safari Highlights
- 3 days / 2 nights across three parks
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Tsavo East's red-dusted elephant herds and the Galana River
- Mzima Springs underwater viewing chamber
- Shetani Lava Flow and Chaimu Crater in Tsavo West
- Chance of rhino sightings at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Amboseli's elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Can end at Mombasa or Diani Beach instead of Nairobi
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Tsavo East National Park
Pickup from your Nairobi hotel or JKIA by 7:00–7:30 AM. Drive south via Mtito Andei Gate, approximately 4–5 hours. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East, Kenya's largest park, known for red-dusted elephant herds, lion, and the Galana River. Stop at Aruba Dam or Mudanda Rock if time allows. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Tsavo East.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Tsavo West National Park
Early morning game drive before breakfast. Check out and cross into Tsavo West via Tsavo Gate, approximately 2–3 hours. En route, visit Mzima Springs, an underwater viewing chamber for hippo and crocodile.
Lunch at your Tsavo West lodge. Afternoon game drive covering Shetani Lava Flow and Chaimu Crater, and a chance at rhino sightings in Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight in Tsavo West.
Day 3: Tsavo West – Amboseli – Nairobi
Early breakfast, then drive to Amboseli via Chyulu Gate, approximately 2–3 hours — the most direct link between the two parks. Morning and early-afternoon game drive in Amboseli, best known for large free-ranging elephant herds and clear Kilimanjaro views, typically best before 10 AM.
Late lunch, then drive back to Nairobi, approximately 4 hours, arriving early evening. Tour ends with drop-off at your hotel or JKIA. This itinerary can also end at Mombasa/Diani instead of Nairobi — ask us to adjust the route.
Optional Add-Ons
A stop at Observation Hill or a Maasai village visit in Amboseli.
Tour Cost & Pricing
Prices are per person, twin-sharing, mid-range accommodation, on a private Land Cruiser safari. Rates drop as group size increases, since the vehicle and guide cost is shared.
Season Guide
- Low SeasonApril 1–May 31, November 1–December 19
- High SeasonJanuary 1–March 31, June 1–30, September 1–October 31
- Peak SeasonJuly 1–August 31, December 20–January 5
Private Land Cruiser Safari Rates (Per Person)
| Season | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | $780 | $650 | $590 |
| High Season | $890 | $740 | $670 |
| Peak Season | $980 | $820 | $740 |
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional driver-guide throughout
- 2 nights' accommodation (mid-range lodge/tented camp) on twin/double sharing
- Meals as per itinerary (full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- All park entrance fees (Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Amboseli)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off in Nairobi
Excluded
- International flights and Kenya visa/eTA fees
- Travel/medical insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium bottled drinks
- Optional activities (Maasai village visit fee, balloon safaris)
- Single supplement (for solo travellers wanting a private room)
- Items of a personal nature
Getting There
Nairobi (JKIA/Wilson Airport) is the starting point for this tour. Pickup is available from any Nairobi hotel or the airport.
- Nairobi to Tsavo East (via Mtito Andei Gate): approx. 250 km, 4–5 hours by road
- Tsavo East to Tsavo West (via Tsavo Gate): approx. 100 km, 2–3 hours
- Tsavo West to Amboseli (via Chyulu Gate): approx. 110 km, 2–3 hours — the fastest link between the two parks, avoiding backtracking to the main highway
- Amboseli to Nairobi: approx. 240 km, 4 hours
Route Map
Flying Option
Scheduled flights connect Wilson Airport to airstrips in Tsavo (Voi) and Amboseli, cutting travel time to under an hour per leg. Ask us for a fly-in version of this itinerary if you'd rather skip the road time.
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