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6 DAYS AMBOSELI / TSAVO WEST / TSAVO EAST / MOMBASA
Areas of Interest: Amboseli, Mt. Kilimanjaro,
Tsavo West National Park, Chyulu Hills, Mzima Springs, Tsavo
East National Park, Lugards Falls, Mudanda Rocks, Aruba Dam,
Mombasa. 
Activity: Game Viewing, Camping, Scenery,
Trekking, Photography, Culture, and Bird Watching
Country: Kenya
Amboseli is situated on the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro very
close to the Tanzanian border. Despite its small size (392
sq km), this fragile ecosystem supports a wide range of mammals
(well over 50 of the larger species) and birds (over 400 species).
On clear days the looming Mt. Kilimanjaro offers great photo
opportunities.
Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya (at 22,000 sq
km), and is comprised of Tsavo East and West. Due to the abundant
vegetation cover, more effort is required to spot the wildlife,
but the fantastic landscape and comparatively few visitors
compensates for this.
After the heat and dust of the inland, the coast is a great
place to unwind. With its staggering number of hotels and
resorts by some of the finest beaches, it is the perfect place
to unwind.
Departures: Mondays
 Price:
$470
Local Payment: $200
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Transport by special safari vehicle
• Services of an English speaking driver/tour guide
and cook
• All campsite fees
• All camping equipment including use of our three-person
tents (each tent shared by 2 people), stools, foam mattresses
except sleeping bags
• Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian
or non-vegetarian prepared by our safari cook
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
• Gamepark entrance fees shown separately as 'local
payment'
• Personal travel insurance
• Sleeping bags [available for hire in the office at
US$15 per bag per safari with US$ 40 refundable deposit]
• Hotel accommodation in Nairobi.
• All airport/hotel/airport transfers [but can be arranged
at extra cost]
• All airport taxes and visas
• All personal expenses and toiletries; e.g. mineral
water, toilet tissue, laundry, telephones, beverages, tips,
portage, etc.
• Any other extras not stated as included above
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Amboseli
Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive via Namanga on
the Tanzania border to reach Amboseli early in the afternoon.
We view game as we proceed towards the campsite for dinner
and overnight. This small park (at 392 sq km) is the second
most popular park in Kenya after Masai Mara, mainly due to
the spectacular backdrop of Mt. Kilimanjaro on the southern
boundary.
Day 2 – Amboseli
Day spent exploring this park. The waters from melted snow
drain down the mountain under lava flows and surface on the
Amboseli plains, creating a green belt of swampland amidst
dusty plains. Here elephant, buffalo, lion, cheetah, wildebeest,
hyena, jackal, warthogs, zebra and the Maasai giraffe are
likely to be seen.
Day 3 - Tsavo West
We leave soon after breakfast for Tsavo West National Park.
Visit the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs, which are favorite
haunts of both the hippo and crocodile that can be seen from
an underwater observation chamber if time permits. Dinner
and overnight at the campsite.
Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya (at 22,000 sq
km). Tsavo West covers a wide variety of landscapes, from
swamps and natural springs to rocky peaks, extinct volcanic
cones and rolling plains. The dramatic Chyulu Hills are a
collection of ancient volcanic cinder cones with splendid
views of Kilimanjaro and populations of elands, giraffes,
zebras and wildebeest.
Day 4 - Tsavo West
Day spent exploring the park including the nature trails.
In Tsavo West birds are very common - look out for the white-bellied
go-away bird, red-beaked hornbills and bateleur Eagles. There
are also large populations of elephants, zebras and leopards.
Look out for dung beetles rolling huge balls of elephant dung
along the tracks.
Day 5 – Tsavo East
Early in the morning we drive to Tsavo East. This park was
famed for its large herds of elephant covered in red dust
and fine scenery. We visit the scenic Lugards  Falls,
Mudanda Rocks (attracts elephants in the drier season) and
Aruba Dam as we view game if time permits.
The landscape in Tsavo East is flatter and drier, despite
having one of Kenya’s largest rivers flowing through
the middle. Much of the wildlife is concentrated on the Galana
River, which has plentiful crocs and hippos. Likewise, Kudus,
waterbucks and dik-diks are common along the river banks.
Day 6 – Mombasa
Early morning game drive. Soon after breakfast we proceed
to Mombasa arriving there in good time for pax to find their
way to their hotels and the tour ends.
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING ON SAFARI:
• Sleeping bag [available for hire in our office for
US$ 15 per bag per safari plus a refundable deposit of US$
40 after the safari; Tanzania/Uganda - US$ 30].
• Money for personal spending and tipping approximately
Kshs.1000 a day
• Only a small case or rucksack, as storage space is
limited [maximum 20kgs].
• A pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings
and evenings in addition to plenty of light clothes for hot
days (do not forget a hat), swim suit, a pillow, good walking
and biking shoes and sweets
• Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent/spray
but not mosquito coils
• Mineral water for drinking (available for sale in
our office)
• Camera, films, binoculars, maps, guide-books and also
darts for our dart board at Maasai Mara
• Toilet paper, towel, soap and toothbrush/paste
• All personal travel insurance
• It is good idea to bring any drinks you might want
around the campfire as they are not always available on route.
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