Quick Facts
| Duration | 6 days, 5 nights |
|---|---|
| Route | Mombasa – Tsavo West – Taita Hills – Amboseli – Mombasa |
| Areas Covered | Tsavo West National Park, Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, 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 1,030–1,720 pp (season-dependent, 2–6 people sharing) |
| Best For | Coast-based travellers wanting deep game viewing in Tsavo West and Amboseli, with a private conservancy in between |
This 6-day safari gives you full days in Kenya's southern circuit instead of a rushed park-hop: two nights in Tsavo West, a night at Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, and two nights in Amboseli. Starting and ending on the coast, it's built for Mombasa/Diani-based travellers who want unhurried game viewing without flying to Nairobi first.
Two full days each in Tsavo West and Amboseli means multiple game drives per park at different times of day, which matters since animal activity and Kilimanjaro visibility both shift through the day.
Safari Highlights
- 6 days / 5 nights across three destinations
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Two full days in Tsavo West, including Mzima Springs and Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary
- Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy
- Optional night game drive, not available in the national parks
- Two full days in Amboseli, including swamp game drives and Observation Hill
- Multiple game drives per park at different times of day
- Starts and ends on the coast — no Nairobi flight needed
- Can extend to add Tsavo East, or end in Nairobi instead
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa – Tsavo West National Park
Pickup from your Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi, or Diani hotel in the morning. Drive to Tsavo West via Mtito Andei or Voi Gate, approximately 3–4 hours, arriving in time for lunch.
Afternoon game drive covering Shetani Lava Flow and Chaimu Crater. Dinner and overnight in Tsavo West.
Day 2: Full-Day Tsavo West National Park
Morning stop at Mzima Springs for hippo and crocodile viewing through the underwater chamber.
Afternoon game drive through Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary and the park's volcanic terrain. Dinner and overnight in Tsavo West.
Day 3: Tsavo West – Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Morning game drive, then a short transfer to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy bordering Tsavo West, approximately 1–2 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 – Amboseli National Park
Early morning game drive at Taita Hills. After breakfast, transfer to Amboseli, approximately 3 hours, arriving for lunch.
Afternoon game drive with elephant herds and, weather permitting, Kilimanjaro views. Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.
Day 5: Full-Day Amboseli National Park
Early morning game drive for the clearest Kilimanjaro views and best light. Return for breakfast, then a second game drive covering the swamps and Observation Hill.
Dinner and overnight in Amboseli.
Optional Add-Ons
An optional Maasai village visit in the afternoon.
Day 6: Amboseli – Mombasa
Early morning game drive before breakfast. Depart for Mombasa, approximately 5–6 hours. Tour ends with drop-off at your Mombasa, Nyali, Bamburi, 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 | $1,380 | $1,150 | $1,030 |
| High Season | $1,560 | $1,290 | $1,160 |
| Peak Season | $1,720 | $1,430 | $1,290 |
What's Included & Excluded
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional driver-guide throughout
- 5 nights' accommodation (mid-range lodge/tented camp) on twin/double sharing
- Full board meals as per itinerary
- All park/sanctuary entrance fees (Tsavo West, Taita Hills, Amboseli)
- 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 West (via Mtito Andei/Voi Gate): approx. 200–230 km, 3–4 hours by road
- Tsavo West to Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary: approx. 50–60 km, 1–2 hours — the shortest transfer of the trip, since the sanctuary borders the park
- Taita Hills to Amboseli: approx. 160 km, 3 hours
- Amboseli to Mombasa: approx. 380–400 km, 5–6 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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