3-Day Tsavo West & Amboseli Safari from Mombasa
Duration
3 Days
Destination
Kenya
Style
Tailor-Made
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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From the coast to Tsavo's springs and Amboseli's elephant country
The road inland from Mombasa leads into Tsavo West's rocky hills, baobab valleys and volcanic country. At Mzima Springs, clear water gathers in pools where hippos and crocodiles live. Nearby, the black rock of Shetani Lava Flow tells another part of the landscape's story. Your first night is at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, with time on the terrace looking towards its waterhole and the Chyulu Hills.
On Day 2, you continue to Amboseli and stay at Ol Tukai Lodge. Here the drives follow open plains and green wetlands, watching elephant families as they feed and move between the swamps. When the clouds clear, Kilimanjaro rises beyond them. There is an afternoon drive, a visit to Observation Hill and an early outing before breakfast on your final morning. This three-day safari gives you two nights in the parks before the road journey back to your coastal hotel.
Trip Highlights
Mzima Springs' clear pools, walking trail and underwater viewing chamber, when accessible
Shetani Lava Flow and the volcanic landscapes of Tsavo West
One night at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge, overlooking a waterhole
Amboseli's elephant families, wetland birds and open plains
Early-morning game drive for the soft light and a chance of clear Kilimanjaro views
Observation Hill's outlook across Amboseli's swamps and plains
One night at Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Mombasa to Tsavo West and Mzima Springs
Meet your Saringi driver-guide at your Mombasa hotel for the early departure. The journey inland is in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, with collection details agreed in advance if you are staying elsewhere on the coast. Inside Tsavo West, the game drive winds through rocky hills and baobab-dotted valleys, with views towards the Chyulu Hills. Look for elephant, buffalo, giraffe, lesser kudu and klipspringer; your guide also watches the thicker cover for lions and leopards. Break for lunch, then visit Mzima Springs in the afternoon. Follow the walking trail beside the spring-fed pools, looking for hippos and crocodiles. When accessible, the underwater chamber gives a view of the fish below the surface and, occasionally, a passing hippo. Continue to Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge for your overnight stay. Spend some time on the terrace overlooking the waterhole before dinner.
Day 2Shetani Lava Flow, then Amboseli National Park
After breakfast, drive past Shetani Lava Flow on your way out of Tsavo West. The dark volcanic rock spreads across the country beneath the hills, an absorbing stop for photographs before continuing towards Amboseli. Aim to reach Ol Tukai Lodge in time for lunch. In the afternoon, explore the park's open plains and wetlands. Elephant families come to feed around the swamps, sharing the landscape with buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippos and waterbirds. The open country lets you spend time watching their movements. Visit Observation Hill for a view across the basin, with Kilimanjaro beyond the park when the weather is clear. Return to Ol Tukai for dinner and the second night of your safari.
Day 3Sunrise in Amboseli, then the road back to Mombasa
Set out at sunrise for a pre-breakfast game drive. The light changes quickly across the plains, and a clear morning can bring the mountain into view behind the elephants. Take time with the wildlife you find, then return to Ol Tukai for breakfast. After check-out, begin the long journey back to the coast, stopping for lunch en route. This is a full travelling day, with a late-afternoon or early-evening arrival at your Mombasa hotel planned. A drop-off at Mombasa port or another coastal hotel is arranged in advance around the journey and your onward schedule.
Rates & Pricing
Rates apply: Selected departure dates in 2027
USD per adult, for two adults travelling together. Other group sizes and child rates are available by quotation.
This itinerary can be fully customised to your dates, group size and accommodation preferences. Contact us for a tailored quote.
2 adults travelling together
High season: 2 Jan–31 Mar & 1 Nov–19 Dec 2027
USD 1,015
Green season: 1 Apr–31 May 2027
USD 959
- •High season: USD 1,015 per person for two adults, travelling 2 January–31 March 2027 or 1 November–19 December 2027.
- •Green season: USD 959 per person for two adults, travelling 1 April–31 May 2027.
- •These are the confirmed prices currently available. All other dates and group sizes are by quotation; no price is implied for unlisted periods.
- •Both rates include the two lodge nights, meals and services listed under Inclusions. Lodge availability and room arrangements are confirmed before booking.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off in Mombasa
- Transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full-board accommodation: one night at Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge and one night at Ol Tukai Lodge
- Lunch en route on Day 3
- Game drives and park visits as described in the itinerary
- Tsavo West and Amboseli National Park entry fees
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Not Included
- Drinks at the lodges
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where required for your passport
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
Published prices: the confirmed rates are per adult for two adults travelling together, on the dates listed below. Solo travellers, other group sizes, children and all other dates are quoted individually.
Coastal pick-ups: the published package includes Mombasa pick-up and drop-off. Share your hotel location, including Diani or another coastal resort, so we can confirm collection times and any transfer adjustment before booking.
Return to the coast: Day 3 includes the long drive from Amboseli, with a lunch stop along the way. Plan for a late-afternoon or early-evening return, allowing for traffic and road conditions. Share any flight or cruise schedule before booking so we can check whether a port or airport connection fits.
Kilimanjaro views: early mornings often offer a useful window for photographs. Mountain visibility depends on the weather; your guide makes the most of the light and sightings available that day.
Walking visits: Mzima Springs involves a short walk, and Observation Hill is reached on foot by an uphill path. Tell us about mobility needs so we can plan these stops with you. Access to the underwater chamber depends on park conditions.
April and May: these green-season dates usually fall within the long rains. The bush is greener, clouds can cover the mountain and some tracks can become muddy. Your guide adjusts the drives to the conditions.
Lodges and rooms: the two overnight stops are Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge and Ol Tukai Lodge. Availability and room arrangements are confirmed in your written quote.
Your route covers Mombasa, Tsavo West & Amboseli National Parks, Kenya. The arrival arrangements on Day 1 and the final-day transfer form part of this itinerary; share your flight times with us before booking so we can check the connections.
Entry documents: check the passport, visa and entry-permission requirements for Kenya before travel. Requirements depend on your passport and can change. We confirm the planned crossings and arrival points with your itinerary.
Allow time for the road journeys shown in the daily plan. Driving times are estimates, with stops, road conditions affecting the day. Tell us about mobility needs or a preference for shorter travel days while we plan the route.
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