3 Days Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari from Nairobi

This 3-day Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari from Nairobi is a short Kenya wildlife itinerary combining Mount Kilimanjaro views, elephant herds, scenic landscapes, and Tsavo’s volcanic features. The safari begins in Nairobi and continues to Amboseli National Park, one of Kenya’s best-known destinations for viewing elephants with Mount Kilimanjaro in the background. The journey then continues to Tsavo West National Park, a dramatic wilderness known for lava landscapes, volcanic cones, Mzima Springs, birdlife, and wildlife viewing. This safari is ideal for travellers with limited time in Kenya who want a compact route with two national parks, game drives, photography opportunities, and varied scenery before returning to Nairobi.

Safari Highlights

Pick-up from Nairobi
Game drives in Amboseli National Park
Views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli, weather permitting
Chance to see large elephant herds in Amboseli
Visit Mzima Springs in Tsavo West
See hippos, crocodiles, fish, and birdlife around Mzima Springs
Explore Tsavo West’s volcanic landscapes and lava formations
Possible visit to Shetani Lava Flows, depending on routing and time
Morning game drive in Tsavo West
Return transfer to Nairobi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1, Transfer from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence, airport, or agreed location in Nairobi. After a short briefing, you will drive to Amboseli National Park, a popular Kenya safari destination known for elephants, open plains, wetlands, and views of Mount Kilimanjaro when the weather is clear. On arrival, you will check in at your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will go for your first game drive in Amboseli National Park. During the game drive, you may see elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, warthogs, lions, hyenas, and many bird species. Later, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Budget Amboseli Eco Camp, Mid-range Ol Tukai Lodge, Luxury Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Animals Found in Amboseli National Park — Elephant with Views of Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli

Day 2, Morning Game Drive in Amboseli and Transfer to Tsavo West National Park

You will start the day with an early morning game drive in Amboseli National Park. Morning hours are often good for wildlife viewing and, on clear days, for views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your guide will search for elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, lions, hyenas, and birdlife before returning to the lodge for breakfast. After breakfast, you will check out and drive to Tsavo West National Park. The park is known for rugged scenery, volcanic landscapes, lava flows, natural springs, rocky hills, and diverse habitats. On arrival, you will check in at your lodge and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit Mzima Springs, one of Tsavo West’s best-known attractions. The springs are known for clear water, fish, hippos, crocodiles, and birdlife. You may also continue with a game drive through the park, with chances to see elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, baboons, and predators depending on wildlife movement. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Accommodation: Budget Man Eaters Camp, Mid-range Ngulia Safari Lodge, Luxury Severin Safari Camp. Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 3, Morning Game Drive in Tsavo West and Return to Nairobi

After an early breakfast, you will check out and go for a morning game drive in Tsavo West National Park. Your guide will search for wildlife such as elephants, buffalos, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, baboons, birds, and predators depending on the route and recent sightings. You may also enjoy more views of Tsavo West’s rugged hills, lava landscapes, and open wilderness before starting the drive back to Nairobi. Arrival in Nairobi is expected in the late afternoon or evening, depending on road conditions and stops along the way. Your driver guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or another agreed location. This marks the end of your 3 Days Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari from Nairobi