Quick Facts
| Duration | 5 days, 4 nights |
|---|---|
| Route | Mombasa – Tsavo East – Amboseli – Taita Hills – Tsavo West – Mombasa |
| Areas Covered | Tsavo East, Amboseli, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, Tsavo West |
| 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 880–1,480 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing) |
| Best For | Coast-based travellers wanting a complete Tsavo-Amboseli-Taita circuit, including a private conservancy with night game drives |
This 5-day safari covers four wildlife areas in southern Kenya: Tsavo East, Tsavo West, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, and Amboseli. Starting and ending on the coast, it's built for Mombasa/Diani-based travellers who want a full southern Kenya circuit without flying to Nairobi first.
Taita Hills is a privately run sanctuary, not a national park, so it allows off-road driving and night game drives — something the national parks either restrict or don't offer.
Safari Highlights
- 5 days / 4 nights across four wildlife areas
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Tsavo East's red-dust elephant herds, Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock
- Amboseli's elephant herds and Mount Kilimanjaro views
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy
- Optional night game drive, not available in the national parks
- Mzima Springs underwater viewing chamber
- Shetani Lava Flow, Chaimu Crater and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo West
- Starts and ends on the coast — no Nairobi flight needed
- Can end in Nairobi instead, on request
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo East National Park
Pickup from your Mombasa, Nyali, or Diani hotel in the morning. Drive to Tsavo East via Buchuma or Voi Gate, approximately 3 hours, arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive around Aruba Dam and Mudanda Rock, in search of Tsavo East's red-dust elephant herds and lion. Dinner and overnight in Tsavo East.
Day 2: Tsavo East – Amboseli National Park
Early morning game drive before breakfast. Check out and transfer to Amboseli via the Tsavo West corridor, approximately 4–5 hours, with a game drive en route. Arrive for a late lunch.
Afternoon game drive with elephant herds and, weather permitting, clear Kilimanjaro views. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.
Day 3: Amboseli – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Early morning game drive for the best light and clearest Kilimanjaro views. After breakfast, transfer to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy bordering Tsavo West, approximately 3 hours.
Afternoon game drive across its hillier, greener terrain. Dinner and overnight at Taita Hills.
Optional Add-Ons
As a private sanctuary, an optional night game drive is available to spot nocturnal wildlife rarely seen in the national parks.
Day 4: Taita Hills – Tsavo West National Park
Morning game drive at Taita Hills, then a short transfer into Tsavo West, approximately 1–2 hours, the shortest leg of the trip since the sanctuary borders the park. Stop at Mzima Springs for hippo and crocodile viewing through the underwater chamber.
Afternoon game drive covering Shetani Lava Flow, Chaimu Crater, and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary. Dinner and overnight in Tsavo West.
Day 5: Tsavo West – Mombasa
Early morning game drive before breakfast. Depart for Mombasa, approximately 4 hours, arriving early to mid-afternoon. Tour ends with drop-off at your Mombasa, Nyali, or Diani hotel.
This itinerary can also end in Nairobi instead of Mombasa — ask us to adjust the route.
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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 SeasonLong rains / green season — quieter parks, lower rates, occasional muddy roads
- High SeasonMain dry season — best overall game viewing and clearest Kilimanjaro views
- Peak SeasonFestive holiday period and Northern Hemisphere summer — busiest parks, highest demand
Private Land Cruiser Safari Rates (Per Person)
| Season | 2 People | 4 People | 6 People |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | $1,180 | $980 | $880 |
| High Season | $1,340 | $1,110 | $1,000 |
| Peak Season | $1,480 | $1,230 | $1,110 |
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional driver-guide throughout
- 4 nights' accommodation (mid-range lodge/tented camp) on twin/double sharing
- Full board meals as per itinerary
- All park/sanctuary entrance fees (Tsavo East, Amboseli, Taita Hills, Tsavo West)
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water in vehicle
- Pickup/drop-off at your Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi, or Diani hotel
Excluded
- International flights and Kenya visa/eTA fees
- Travel/medical insurance
- Tips for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium bottled drinks
- Optional night game drive fee at Taita Hills (where charged separately by the lodge)
- Optional Maasai village visit at Amboseli
- Single supplement (for solo travellers wanting a private room)
- Items of a personal nature
Getting There
Mombasa, via Moi International Airport or your coastal hotel, is the standard starting and ending point. Pickup is available from Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi, or Diani.
- Mombasa to Tsavo East (via Buchuma/Voi Gate): approx. 150–180 km, 3 hours by road
- Tsavo East to Amboseli (via the Tsavo West corridor): approx. 280–300 km, 4–5 hours
- Amboseli to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary: approx. 160 km, 3 hours
- Taita Hills to Tsavo West: approx. 50–60 km, 1–2 hours — the shortest transfer of the trip, since the sanctuary borders the park
- Tsavo West to Mombasa: approx. 250 km, 4 hours
Route Map
Flying Option & Nairobi End Point
Scheduled flights connect Moi International Airport (Mombasa) to airstrips in Tsavo and Amboseli, useful if you'd rather cut down road time on one leg.
This route can also finish in Nairobi instead of returning to Mombasa — ask us to adjust the route.
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