ESSK 021: 5 Days Tsavo West/Amboseli

This ideal 5 Days safari will take you from Nairobi to Tsavo West National Park famous for the "red elephants", and also the Mzima Springs where hippos and fish can be seen in crystal clear water that has filtered underground from Chyulu Hills gushing below a lava ridge into a series of clear pools. After staying 2 nights in Tsavo with accommodation at Kilaguni Serena Lodge, you will drive to Amboseli National Park for another 2 days of wildlife viewing. Amboseli too is famous for its big game including large herds of elephants as well as great scenic beauty. The entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro

Daily departures, subject to minimum 2 persons booking.

Day 1: Nairobi/Tsavo West
Depart Nairobi after breakfast and drive along Nairobi-Mombasa Highway to Tsavo West National Park arriving Kilaguni Serena Lodge well in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Approx transit time: 5½ hrs
Meal Plan: {L, D}

Day 2: Tsavo West
Spend the day in Tsavo West National Park, a park that contains a diversity of habitats and a mountainous scenic landscape and teams with wildlife – the lion, buffalo, elephant, cheetah, leopard, hippo, rhino and thousands of savannah wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drive including a visit to Mzima Springs, (North of the park) where hippos and fish can be seen in crystal clear water that has filtered underground from Chyulu Hills gushing below a lava ridge into a series of clear pools. All meals and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Tsavo West/Amboseli
After breakfast, drive through “Shetani” Lava Flows to Amboseli arriving Kibo Safari Camp well in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive in the park, a park famous for its big game and great scenic beauty whose entire landscape is dominated by Mt Kilimanjaro. Dinner and overnight at the permanent camp.
Approx transit time: 2½ hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4: Amboseli
Early morning pre-breakfast game drives at 06:30am, where you have the best chance of seeing the majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, returning to the camp for late breakfast. Afternoon game drive including a visit to the Observation Hill. All meals and overnight at Kibo Safari Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5: Amboseli/Back to Nairobi
Depart Amboseli after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi arriving approx 13:00hrs. Drop off at your hotel or airport for your homebound flight. End of our services.
Approx transit time: 4½ hrs
Meal Plan: {B}

2012 Prices:
If using a Custom Safari Minibus
High season US$1220 per person sharing
Mid season US$1120 per person sharing
Low season US$1120 per person sharing

If using a 4X4 Landcruiser
High season US$1641per person sharing
Mid season US$1541 per person sharing
Low season US$1541 per person sharing

Seasons:
1. High Season: 16 Dec 2011 - 31 March 2012; 01 July - 15 Dec 2012
2. Mid season: 01 - 30 June 2012
3 . Low Season: 01 April - 31 May 2012

Prices include:
- Transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
- Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodges as mentioned
- Bottled water for use during the safari
- Game drives and all park entry fees

Not included:
- International air transportation to and from Nairobi
- Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

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